Monthly Archives: June 2010

Do Something Amazing – GIVE BLOOD!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by | Leave a comment

GIVE BLOOD on Thursday 1st  July 2010 at:

HEDON SCOUT HALL
SHERIFF HIGHWAY
HEDON
HULL
HU12 8HA

2:15pm to 4:00pm
or
5:00pm to 7:30pm

Call The National Blood Service on 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment or do it online.

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Cow Gate! “The Cow Case” Drama at Hedon Town Hall

Posted on June 18, 2010 by | Leave a comment

GATE or old English GAIT: The places which command the entrances or access; hence, place of vantage; power; might.

“…no unfreeman (shall) have a Gait on Westlands if there were sufficient Applicants for Gaits by Freeman…”

THE COW CASE, performed by staff and students from the South Holderness Technology College, is a drama production based on the historic records of the campaign to bring electoral and social reform to Hedon which began 150 years ago.

The Cow Case is a one-act play written by local historian and author Martin Craven, and focuses on the struggle between the town’s Freemen and non-Freemen particularly over the siting of a cow gate on the Westlands (now the Westlands estate). The dispute escalated and resulted in the kidnapping of a cow!

The play will be performed by students and staff from South Holderness Technology College, in the Courtroom at Hedon Town Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 29th June until 1st July. The performance starts at 7:30pm each night.

Entry is £2 which includes refreshments. All proceeds will go towards the Mayor’s Charity Funds.

The key events which provide the background to the drama, are described at the Down With the Establishment exhibition taking place at Hedon Museum (until Wednesday 23rd June 2010).

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Hedon Town Council NEW website

Posted on June 17, 2010 by | Leave a comment

HEDON TOWN COUNCIL has updated its website.

The new design is much easier to navigate and has a dynamic, modern feel to it. Each page has a facility that enables you to quickly e-mail it to a friend or print it out.

The material on the site is the same as before, but there is an updated section on Town Councillors with clear contact details for each. We probably just need to get each Councillor set up with official e-mail accounts now!

Perhaps another useful service would be to include an archive for the Hedon Newsletter (see about Issue 15)  so that copies can be downloaded? Another useful project might be to collect old photos of Hedon to enhance the Gallery section?

Well done to Hedon Town Council – a 21st Century administration!

Visit: www.hedon.gov.uk

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Pharmacy Assistant/Driver Required

Posted on June 17, 2010 by | Leave a comment

EAST RIDING PHARMACY in St Augustine’s Gate have posted notice of a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant/Driver required from 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

The job is open to a vehicle owner who can serve in the shop and make nursing home and surgery collections and deliveries. The post will also cover holiday hours in the shop. Somebody with dispensing experience is preferred.

Applications in writing with a current CV should be sent to:

Camille Nicholson,
East Riding Pharmacy,
16-20 St Augustine’s Gate,
Hedon, HU12 8EX

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Hot Gospel in Preston

Posted on June 17, 2010 by | Leave a comment

HOT GOSPEL perform at All Saints Church in Preston on Saturday, June 19th at 7.30pm.

The Hot Gospel Community Choir based in Hull was set up to promote spiritual growth throughout the East Riding through modern Gospel music.

Hot Gospel Community Choir is a choir full of energetic people whose sole purpose is to share the Love of Jesus through Gospel music. We have been established since June 2004 and have been sharing our ministry throughout Yorkshire and the UK.” from Hot Gospel Website

Tickets are £10 and include wine and refreshments

Please contact (local code) 899702 or (local code) 897327 for more information.

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Hedon Mayor’s Civic Sunday 2010

Posted on June 16, 2010 by | Leave a comment

"Oyez Oyez Oyez"

THE MAYOR’S CIVIC SUNDAY traditional Parade and Service takes place on 27th June 2010.

The first leg of the Parade will start at 1.35pm in Market Place and head towards St Augustine’s Church for the Service at 2pm. The formal salute to the Mayor will take place at 3.00pm – again in the Market Place.

The Mayor Councillor Mrs Brenda Goldspink and her Consort Mr Tom Goldspink will be joined by fellow Hedon Town Councillors and other civic dignitaries including the Chairman of the East Riding Council, Councillor David Rudd, and the Lord Lieutenant for the East Riding of Yorkshire, The Honourable Mrs Elizabeth Susan Cunliffe-Lister.

Everyone is welcome to attend and support this annual civic event and service.

Please note: Road closures will be in operation between 1pm and 4pm on this day and bus service 277 will be diverted.

DID YOU KNOW: Town Criers were the original news broadcasters?

The Town crier would read a proclamation, usually at the door of the local inn, then nail it to the doorpost of the inn. The tradition has resulted in the expression “posting a notice” and the naming of newspapers as “The Post”. In blogging we still refer to a written article as a “post”

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Housing in Hedon – a good time to sell/buy?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by | Leave a comment

IS IT A GOOD TIME to buy or sell housing in Hedon?

The abolition of HIPS (home information packs) since 21st May 2010 has led to a sharp increase in supply of homes on the housing market although prices have continued to rise.

In a press release today the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has indicated that prices rose in most parts of England, although not in Yorkshire and Humberside.

Ian Perry , RICS spokesperson said:

Twenty two percent more chartered surveyors reported a rise than a fall in house prices up from 19 percent in April. Surveyors are still reporting house price rises in most parts of the country. The exceptions according to the latest survey are Northern Ireland, Wales, Yorkshire and Humberside and the West Midlands.”

Local Hedon Estate Agent John Dennis in a message to local property owners earlier this month, said:

If you’ve been putting off placing your home on the market because you didn’t want to pay for one of the dreaded HIPs, now’s the time to do it. The Conlibs coalition government have ditched the requirement for sellers to have a pack, so you will be saving the best part of £300 !! You still need an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) but that’s peanuts compared to the HIP.”

NOTE: You can find out about some local property news over on HU12.net (right hand side-bar ‘widget’) and an interesting service on local property prices is provided by Our Property who give house price information based on Land Registry data by simply entering your post code.

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“Drapers” at Holderness Grange

Posted on June 15, 2010 by | Leave a comment

HOLDERNESS GRANGE Retirement Village (entrance pictured) on Draper’s Lane, Hedon, is the surprise home to a modern restaurant that is growing in popularity.

“Drapers” as the restaurant is affectionately known is currently advertising its Italian Feast on 26th June 2010 when a three course meal will be available for £9.50. Food served from 5pm.

The venue is also showing the England matches and will be serving half time food and drinks for £7.00.

For further information on Drapers and to book ring 01482 895700.

Have you enjoyed your experience at Drapers? Share your comments and views with the Hedon Blog! Leave a comment below, or send us a message via our online form Psst! Got a Hedon News Tip? or e-mail on hedonblog@gmx.com

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