Monthly Archives: March 2010

British Summer Time 2010

DON’T FORGET to set your clocks forward by one hour at 1:00am on Sunday 28th March 2010, officially the start of British Summer Time (BST).

The purpose of the change to BST is to make maximum use of daylight hours, principally to maximise working efficiency. The idea was first introduced to save on fuel costs by increasing the working hours available in daylight.

But RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, believes that one of the consequences of adopting BST is that more people are killed and injured on the road because of darker evenings in the autumn and winter.

Find out more at the RoSPA website.

Police drop-in surgeries April – June 2010

HUMBERSIDE POLICE continue their drop-in surgeries at the Hedon Co-operative store on New Road, Hedon.
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Think again about top pension payout urges MP

GRAHAM STUART MP is asking the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to think again about a £364,205 discretionary retirement package payment to out-going corporate resources director Sue Lockwood [See HU12.net for full story...]

Spurn Ranger bus service

THE SPURN RANGER is operated by EYMS (East Yorkshire Motor Services) and runs every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Sunday 4th April until Sunday 31st October 2010 inclusive.

EYMS Spurn Ranger

For details of the service (No. 73) see the timetable on the EYMS Website or contact Buscall on 01482 22 22 22.

The Spurn Ranger is the only bus service to Spurn Point.  It operates between Withernsea and Spurn Point and connects at Patrington to provide a direct connection from Hedon (Services 75/76/77 – see Bus Services to Hull).

Of course, holders of Local Authority Elderly/Disabled Bus Passes can use the services for free!

Spurn is a special place.  Picturesque landscapes, romantic settings steeped in history with unrivalled views of the Humber estuary.  It’s home to the only full time lifeboat crew in England, who all live at the Point.  Spurn defended England from 1588 (the Spanish Armada) right up to World War II.  If you look closely you can see many old military structures. The area is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust as a nature reserve so is like a natural theme park right on your doorstep!”

Further Information: Spurn Point

Prepare for local council cuts warns report!

THE AUDIT COMMISSION warns that councils – including those in Yorkshire and Humberside – should start preparing now for spending cuts! Or funding cuts will cause more damage to services and jobs than is necessary [Read more at HU12.net...]

The Rumble at The Queens

THE RUMBLE rock & blues band play the Queens Head in Hedon on Sunday evening 4th April 2010.

The Band states on its website that it is:

Good to be back at this great venue. Don’t miss our 9pm (ish) start. Free admission.”

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Bus company responds to Inman Road residents concerns about bus diversions

EAST YORKSHIRE MOTOR SERVICES (EYMS) have responded to concerns raised on the Hedon Blog by a local resident over Inman’s Road area bus diversions.

Jim Uney had expressed his concern about changes to routes 78, 79  and 277 during roadworks due to start next Monday. The nearest stop available to local residents would be Johnson’s Corner which was a considerable walking distance for elderly bus-users.

Bob Rackley on behalf of EYMS explained that the company did look look at several options and an officer actually took a bus round a variety of routes:

Apart from having a couple of tight turns for large buses on all occasions he came across blockages due to parked vehicles, other works including house repairs and in general felt the service would not keep to time and the bus would become blocked. The route he settled on will meet our access criteria in all circumstance including the afternoon parked cars outside the School on St Nicholas Gate. I appreciate the temporary inconvenience this will cause to customers, but I feel in the circumstances it is unavoidable.”

The company has also consulted with the East Riding Council on the temporary route change.

Many thanks to EYMS for their quick response to this query.

Related information: EYMS Bus Company Website

Charity Fashion Show by Wardrobe Fashion Boutique

A big Fashion Event has been organised by the Fletcher Gate, Hedon-based Wardrobe Fashion Boutique at the Destiny Fitness Club, East side, Saltend.

The ticket-only event takes place at 7pm on Thursday 1st April 2010.

Free food, champagne, jewellery and accessory stands and a stunning Fashion Show are promised!

All proceeds go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Tickets cost £6.00. Booking at telephone 01482 890141

See The Wardrobe Fashion Boutique Website and Facebook Group for more information.
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