Monthly Archives: November 2011

Hedon Blog Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards 2011

CHRISTMAS IS COMING and already panic is setting in about getting presents and Christmas Cards! But at least this year I’m not so worried about the cards – the Hedon Blog has made its own!

There are three cards in the set – the first is a view of St Augustine’s Church tower, framed by snow-capped trees; the second is a jolly picture of a Christmas Tree (it’s actually from Hedon Market Place in 2009); and the third is a different look at Hedon’s Ship emblem.

I’m happy that I’ll be sending my friends and relatives something unique from Hedon for Christmas. AND the cards also contain our website address www.hedonblog.co.uk on the reverse – so I’ll be encouraging people to find out a bit more about our town!

The Christmas Cards (PDF files) will also be sent out next week to those friends of the Hedon Blog who subscribe to us on our Daily and Weekly Hedon Blog update service, so you can print them out on card, fold them in half, write your message, and send them out to your friends, relatives and neighbours too.

Do let us know if you like the cards and use them – particularly if you send them to relatives and friends abroad.

Enterprise Zone to include Paull and Preston…

THE HULL MAIL is reporting today that new Humber Enterprise Zone proposals will include sites at Brough, Paull and Preston in the East Riding.

The Hedon Blog reported earlier this month on new plans to develop Hedon Haven as ‘employment land’ and in September on the potential to develop a 80 hectare site near Paull as part of the Enterprise Zone.

The report in the Mail indicates that these developments are now clearly on the agenda. Residents in the town (and those in Preston and Paull) now need more information and need to ensure that they can take full advantage of any benefits that the Enterprise Zone may bring – whilst opposing any measures that might be to the detriment of the area.

Image: Google Map

Bus fares set to increase

FROM SATURDAY 19th November 2011 the cost of a single bus ticket from Hedon to Hull will rise from £2 to £2.10. There will be a corresponding 5% rise in return and weekly tickets.

See more details on HU12 Online…

It’s also worth checking out the different Fares and Ticket options on the EYMS website.

Streets of Hedon – A guide to their names

Streets of Hedon001

THE HEDON BLOG is absolutely delighted with its new early Christmas present!

Streets of Hedon–A guide to their names was published in 1989 by John Markham and contains a history behind the town’s street names.

Unfortunately the book is no longer available to purchase – ours was found for us in the local Dove House Hospice shop – it is a real shame that you can no longer buy the book, because as the book itself says “It will revive memories for long established residents and provide a pleasant introduction to the history of the town for those who have come to live here.”

Expect an occasional reference to this book on future articles on the Hedon Blog.

Co-op Bank Machine – Still Not Working!

Remember this - 1 week!!!

How many times do I have to walk up to the Co-op to use the Bank Machine – to find it’s STILL not working!

I always remember just before I get there that it’s likely not to be working, but by then it’s too late! Do you know how irritating that is!!!???

I notice that Editor Duff has written to the Co-op bank – good stuff!

But in the meanwhile Co-op Bank! – Grrrrrrr! to you!

Yours,

Grumpy

Christmas Auction, Paull

ST ANDREW CHURCH, PAULL will benefit from a Christmas Auction to be held this week in the village. Up for grabs will be a signed Hull City Shirt, a Free Chimney Clean and countless Christmas Hampers and other Christmas goodies! Find out more on HU12 Online – plus view a list of all 80 auction items!

More Paull news on HU12…

Shakespeare Christmas Gift Evening

A CHRISTMAS GIFT Evening takes place tonight at The Shakespeare Inn, Hedon.

The event was broadcast on Twitter:

Remembrance Sunday 2011

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Members of The Royal British Legion attended a service at St Augustine’s Church at 11.00 am. An Act of Remembrance took place at the Cenotaph at Hedon Town Cemetery.

Veterans wait for Remembrance Service at St Augustine's Church