East Riding Youth Dance – Community Dance Programme

East Riding Youth Dance - Community Dance Programme
February 13, 2018

Following the recent Platform event hosted at Bridlington Spa that saw over 100 young dancers take to the stage, East Riding Youth Dance is once again recruiting for young people to join the exciting community dance programme alongside the East Riding Youth Dance County Company.

The youth dance programme is a fantastic opportunity for young people from Year 5 and upwards to engage in 12 weeks of community dance. Participants will work closely with professional dance artists, providing a platform for those with little or no previous background in dance to have a fun, energetic and inspirational experience.

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Two World Class Orchestras Performing Together At Bridlington Spa

Two World Class Orchestras Performing Together At Bridlington Spa
January 16, 2018

There are still some tickets available for a rare opportunity to see two world class orchestras joining forces at Bridlington Spa this month.

Manchester Camerata and Sinfonia Viva will be getting together for a New Year’s concert with a difference – the orchestral extravaganza will be performed at Bridlington Spa on Sunday, 28 January, at 2pm.

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Countryside Events Programme Launched For 2018

Countryside Events Programme Launched For 2018
January 15, 2018

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team has launched its Countryside Events 2018 programme that includes walks starting in Beverley.

From rambles and themed walks (including photography, navigation, bushcraft, geocaching and orienteering) to wildlife watching events; from Kids Go Wild events to workshops, conservation days and natural craft workshops – the programme includes something for everybody with an interest in the outdoors. The programme also links to the council’s Active Coast initiative this year.

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Are You Mentally Healthy In The Workplace?

Are You Mentally Healthy In The Workplace?
October 17, 2017

Residents are being made aware of the help available to support people of all ages with mental health issues.

World Mental Health Day, which took place earlier this month, aims to raise awareness of the silent disease which can affect anyone at any time in their lives, and this year, the focus is on mental health in the workplace.

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DiscovER Stories By John Godber Coming To East Riding Libraries

DiscovER Stories By John Godber Coming To East Riding Libraries
October 10, 2017

Lit Up Festival is thrilled to present a newly commissioned work by one of the UK’s most performed playwrights, John Godber, which will tour East Riding Libraries at the end of this month, as part of the Out of this Word programme.

John has worked alongside a trio of emerging playwrights from The Writing Squad: Georgia Affonso; Ruby Lawrence and Lydia Marchant, to re-imagine East Riding histories. The piece is entitled HERE and NOW and it will see three trainee librarians battling with books, boilers and bad parking as they uncover amazing stories!

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International Pianist To Perform In Aid Of Hull Children’s University

International Pianist To Perform In Aid Of Hull Children's University
October 5, 2017

International Pianist, Ross Jutsum who’s played in over 500 cities worldwide is coming to the East Riding in this month.

Ross has kindly offered his services to hold two special concerts. The first to be held at Sewerby Methodist Church on Thursday 12 October featuring Bay Primary School Choir, and the second on and 14 October at the Hornsea United Reformed Church.

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Fight To Save Holderness Community Beds And MIUs Continues Says MP

Fight To Save Holderness Community Beds And MIUs Continues Says MP
August 19, 2017

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has today vowed to continue his campaign to save the community beds and Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) in Holderness, after the City Health Care Partnership announced that new admissions to the community beds at Withernsea Community Hospital will stop with immediate effect.

The twelve community beds, which cater for a range of patients including those in palliative and rehabilitative care, will no longer accept new patients after this latest blow to local residents.

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Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championships Dates Announced

Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championships Dates Announced
August 18, 2017

The Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championships will take place from Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 February 2018, with tickets now available for the event.

Next year will mark the popular angling event’s 25th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone the event will have a prize fund totalling more than £35,000 and more surprise giveaways to be announced.

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Active Coast – Events For The Fourth Week Of The Summer Holidays

Active Coast - Events For The Fourth Week Of The Summer Holidays
August 9, 2017

‘Active Coast’ is a full programme of events and activities throughout the school holidays to celebrate sport and culture and allow people to explore, join in, and enjoy the East Riding’s stunning coastline.

Launched two weeks ago, the programme so far has been a huge success, with thousands of people taking advantage of the wide range of activities.

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Tension Mounts In East Riding As Decision Is Awaited On Future Of Urgent Care

Tension Mounts In East Riding As Decision Is Awaited On Future Of Urgent Care
August 2, 2017

Following the announcement by the East Riding of Yorkshire CCG in March 2016 that it had plans to close the MIU units in Hornsea and Withernsea, Graham Stuart MP, Member of Parliament for Beverley & Holderness launched a hard-hitting campaign to stop the CCG from closing MIU units in Hornsea and Withernsea, supported by the Hornsea League of Friends, the Withernsea and District Health Forum, and the Holderness Health Alliance.

The survey conducted by the CCG as part of its consultation found very limited public support for the package of proposals, despite a number of very leading questions. In Holderness 90% of people did not agree with the question asking whether they would be prepared to travel further to visit an Urgent Care Centre.

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Latin Dance Champions Come To Region As Part Of Active Coast

Latin Dance Champions Come To Region As Part Of Active Coast
August 2, 2017

Latin dance champions will be coming to Sewerby Cliff Top on Thursday 10 August, as part of the Active Coast programme.

The Have A Field Day event will feature a wide range of activities for all the family, and a special highlight will be a chance to dance with Chantal Green and Andrea Borrelli, England’s Number One WDSF (World Dance Sport Federation) Amateur Latin dance couple.

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Active Coast Events For The Third Week Of The Summer Holidays

Active Coast Events For The Third Week Of The Summer Holidays
July 31, 2017

‘Active Coast’ is a full programme of events and activities throughout the school holidays to celebrate sport and culture and allow people to explore, join in, and enjoy the East Riding’s stunning coastline.

Launched two weeks ago, the programme so far has been a huge success, with thousands of people taking advantage of the wide range of activities.

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