Monthly Archives: August 2011

August Bank Holiday ‘goings on’

Posted on August 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

PAULL SCARECROW FESTIVAL must surely be the most unusual event taking place over this long Bank Holiday Weekend  on Monday 29th August 2011. Click the image for more information.

Scaring crows is not our only past time of course! The Vineyard at the Shakespeare Inn, Hedon is reportedly putting on more live music at 5pm – 7pm on Sunday (Sunday 28th August) - with a timely interval to buy barbecued food. This photo is from the last gig there featuring the P45′s.

The P45's perform in the Vineyard (Shakespeare) Hedon

Mark Hawksworth @TheLandlord  tells us on Twitter that the Haven Arms has a Hedon World Beer Festival over the long weekend with “loads of lagers and fruity beers on draft!”

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Man-Made Noise: Band do charity single to remember Amy

Posted on August 27, 2011 by | 2 Comments

AMY BLACK, Hedon’s local opera star, who died suddenly in 2009 has been remembered in a charity single published by the band – Man-Made Noise.

Glamorous Cake Stall Holder is the title of the song and was written by band member Terry Dunn who had met Amy once whilst she was tending a charity cake stall – hence the song’s title.

A charity version of the record has been made with all the proceeds going towards the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).

A video has been published on YouTube of the song which features exotic locations such as St Augustine’s Church  and Hedon’s Red Cross Shop!

You can buy the track online at Amazon and iTunes and Man-Made Noise’s own website. Find out more at CRY Supporters Songs.

Note: The CRY website also includes a beautiful version of In Omnibus Rebus by Amy Black which you can download for a donation.

Every week in the UK at least 12 young and apparently fit people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. To reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death CRY works with health professionals to establish good practice and appropriate screening facilities.

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Monster Wheels accident risk in Preston

Posted on August 26, 2011 by | 2 Comments

MONSTER WHEELS get a bit too close for comfort at times when you stand on the crossroads in Preston!

This photo typifies the wheels confronting pedestrians as you walk along the narrow pathways of streets at the Preston crossroads (junction between B1240 and Staithes Rd/School Rd). It can be quite un-nerving – if not terrifying! – to be so close to such monster wheels!

Preston resident John Hockless thinks that the current situation, with an established (Heavy Goods Vehicle) HGV route  going right through the village from East to West, means that serious accidents are inevitable!

John said: “People of Preston must be made aware of the risks before someone is dragged under the wheels of one of these monsters.”

The decision to establish the HGV route through the village was apparently made in the year 2000 following a consultation process which involved a major meeting being held in the village. However, the attendees at that meeting did not have eleven years experience of being subject to major traffic flowing through the centre. So perhaps it is time to review that decision and look at new options for making Preston roads safer!?

The Hedon Blog has asked East Riding Council for further information about traffic flows and accident rates – but we also need to hear from residents in the village about their concerns and experiences. 

E-mail us privately at hedonblog@gmx.com or leave a public comment on this post.

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Hedon crime figures – for July 2011

Posted on August 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

HUMBERSIDE POLICE regularly produce statistics on crime in the area on the Humberside Police website.

The July figures reveal that police dealt with 159 calls for service in that month. Some of these incidents (35 of them) are detailed on the website.

These included: – two anti-social behaviour reports about motorbikes being driven up and down different parts of the old railway track. Unfortunately, on both occasions no police patrols were available to deal with the incidents.

There were two reports regarding under-age drinking – one involved teenagers caught drinking on the street in Draper’s Lane. Police seized the alcohol. The second report was about youths on St Augustine’s Gate asking adults to go into local shops to buy them alcohol. The police have warned people CCTV coverage will be viewed to discover who the culprits are.

Three bicycles have been stolen from Draper’s Lane, St Augustine’s Gate and Market Place – keep them locked when not in use!

The crime figures for July:

  • 9 calls about anti-social behaviour
  • 3 burglaries reported
  • 6 offences of assault
  • 1 robbery
  • 8 thefts reported
  • 5 criminal damage offences
  • 1 possession of drugs
  • 1 fraud offence – the use of false number plates
  • 1 report of harassment
If you have any concerns about policing in the area you can attend the Hedon Police Surgery this morning at 10pm. Find out more about the local crime figures on the Humberside Police Website at South West Holderness – C Division.

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Residents hold Yorkshire Water to account

Posted on August 24, 2011 by | 1 Comment

UP TO 30 ANGRY RESIDENTS packed out Hedon’s small Town Council chamber for the first of the Yorkshire Water Drop-ins this afternoon.

Yorkshire Water’s Community Engagement Manager, Richard Sears, started off by explaining about the exceptional seasonal circumstances that led to foul odours in the weeks in July; and how Yorkshire Water’s £3.5m investment would significantly reduce odours from the Saltend site.

His introduction was meant to be five minutes, before residents could speak to experts associated with the site, but most people seemed keen for a question and answer session and it was 40 minutes later before the meeting broke up to allow others into the small room.

Lots of residents felt cynical about Yorkshire Water’s claims that the new investment would reduce odours; they had heard all it all before. Many expressed the view that the Treatment Works ought to be closed down.

Dozens of questions were asked: One resident had been complaining for years about ongoing smells and had written her first letter of complaint in 2004. Another resident was undergoing chemotherapy treatment and was convinced that the smells had affected him adversely. Two residents at the back of the hall felt their questions had not being answered and tore the papers up that Yorkshire Water had provided in disgust.

The event provided an opportunity for people to ‘have their say’ and express their discontent and anger – but longer more productive talks are still probably needed before any trust between local residents and Yorkshire Water can be built.

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Yorkshire Water comes to town!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by | Leave a comment

YORKSHIRE WATER STINK!!

HAVE YOUR SAY TODAY!

Yorkshire Water are holding drop-in sessions on Wed 24th August 2011 in the Hedon Town Hall, every hour, on the hour, from 3pm to 7pm.

This is your chance to let Yorkshire Water know just what we have been through this summer!

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Reminder – Small Grants available – Deadlines approaching!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by | Leave a comment

COMMUNITY GROUPS in the area might want to note that two small grant schemes are available to support projects and initiatives – but deadlines for the next rounds are fast approaching! See the articles on HU12:

Community and voluntary organisations from across the East Riding can apply for up to £1,000 grant from the Hull City Health Care Partnership Small ‘Health’ Grants Programme. The deadline for the next round of applications is Thursday 1st September.

Grants of up to £500 are available as part of the KC Community Grants programme – the deadline is Friday 2nd September 2011.

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MP: “Make your views heard on the Saltend stench”

Posted on August 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

GRAHAM STUART MP is urging constituents who are concerned about the Saltend water treatment works to attend one of the hour-long sessions to be held at Hedon Town Hall on Wednesday 24th August from 3pm to 8pm.

Graham, who represents Beverley and Holderness, recently brought councillors, officials and Yorkshire Water together to sort out an action plan to tackle the smells and ensure better communication with local residents. One of the things Yorkshire Water agreed to do was to speak to the public in Hedon about any concerns.

“My constituents are fed up with the smell. They want action and results but also to be kept informed. I welcome this move to allow all residents to have their say on what has been a long-running saga.

“It is no surprise to me that there is a petition, a website and a Facebook group with over 500 members urging Yorkshire Water to act. I hope as many people as possible take the opportunity to make their views heard on the Saltend stench.”

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