Category Archives: Holderness

Sight Loss advice and information

Posted on February 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

HERIB (Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind) is holding a drop-in session at Hedon Library on Wednesday 22nd February 2012.

The session which takes place from 10:30pm – 12:30pm is an opportunity for people with sight problems to find out about a whole range of services available.

HERIB has a wide selection of equipment to help those with sight problems (note – not just ‘blindness’). HERIB can also offers advice and assistance to help people with sight loss improve their knowledge of computers and navigating the Internet.

The drop-in is being held in conjunction with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

For more information contact HERIB on 01482 – 342297 or e-mail tracya@herib.co.uk

Visit: www.herib.co.uk

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Heads up! – Article about Hedon expected in Yorkshire Life magazine

Posted on February 11, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Yorkshire Life website

THIS IS just an early notice to say that Yorkshire Life magazine is expected to be doing a feature on Hedon in their March 2012 edition.

The contents of the feature are not yet confirmed but it could include pieces on the Hedon Navigation Trust and the ambition to bring water back to the Hedon Haven, the Hedon Blog – yes, a bit of fame! – and about our town Mayor, Councillor Ann Suggit.

The feature will include images published by Hull freelance photographer Neil Holmes which guarantees it will be a delightful souvenir of the town.

Yorkshire Life is a high-gloss quality magazine, so you might want to order souvenir copies from local newsagents now.

The March edition of the magazine is expected to be available from 20th February.

Visit: www.yorkshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk

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Programme of Exhibitions at the Hedon Museum

Posted on February 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

HEDON MUSEUM kicks off its New Year programme on Saturday 18th February 2012 after being ‘dark’ since November 2011.

The first exhibition Off to the Ball! will run until Sat 17th March 2012 and will include a collection of fans and historic dresses.

Following an appeal made in 2010 to people who owned pictures, the museum will be showing drawings of Holderness by the well-known artist Frederick Schultz Smith early in the year. FS Smith in Holderness will also include modern photographs of the same locations taken by the members of the ‘Picture this!’ Photographic Club.

A later exhibition will feature Flying in East Yorkshire 1912-1939. And later still, local memorabilia and photographs will be displayed as part of the Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside! exhibition.

The Museum will open from Saturday 18th February 2012 and will be open 10am – 4pm every Saturday and Wednesday from then on.

Visit: www.hedonmuseum.org

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National Citizen Service local summer opportunities

Posted on February 2, 2012 by | Leave a comment

YOUNG PEOPLE in Hedon and across South Holderness are being offered the opportunity to volunteer in their community and earn valuable UCAS points during the summer holidays.

The National Citizen Service (NSC), which ran last summer with young people in Bridlington and Beverley, is now being extended this year to include Year 11 students in Haltemprice and South Holderness as well.

The NCS is run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth support service and funded by young people’s charity, Catch 22. It offers a fun but challenging personal development programme. Participants also have the chance to take the ASDAN community volunteering qualification to gain 30 UCAS points.

Last year, groups took part in many fund-raising and community activities, including raising money for the RNLI and a community garden project. Their work was recognised with the groups picking up a national award at a prestigious ceremony in London attended by Princess Anne.

Katherine Stoney, volunteering officer at East Riding of Yorkshire Council youth support service, said:

“We are really pleased to be able to extend the opportunity to the Haltemprice and Holderness areas this year. Last year we were one of the few providers to offer the chance for participants to gain 30 valuable UCAS points, providing the young people complete the ASDAN community volunteering qualification and we will be offering the same this year. This really is a great opportunity for young people to make a difference to their community during their summer holidays.”

Anyone in this area who is interested in taking part in the scheme should contact:

Tracy Brice
Tel: 07990 518627
Email: tracy.brice@eastriding.gov.uk

Source: East Riding Council

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Holderness Church Safe

Posted on January 31, 2012 by | Leave a comment

ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH is part of the Holderness Church Safe.

The initiative is aimed at increasing public awareness of the risks that churches face from criminals. Some churches have been specifically targeted by lead thieves.

If you see any suspicious activity around St Augustine’s Church – or any church – particularly at night, then please report it to the police on Telephone 101 (always ring 999 in an emergency).

NOTE: The Police do not mind if your call turns out to be a false alarm. However, your report of a suspicious person or a car’s registration number just might prevent a crime or lead to the capture of a villain!

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VIP family sought to help open pub after refurbishment

Posted on January 17, 2012 by | 3 Comments

THE KINGSTOWN HOTEL pulled its last pint on Sunday (15th January 2012) as it undergoes a £364,000 transformation that will see it re-launch as a Fayre & Square establishment, creating 15 new jobs.

The pub on Hull Road, Hedon – which reopens again on Monday 30th January – is to undergo a huge refurbishment and will officially launch on Saturday 11th February.

To mark the opening, the Kingstown Hotel is looking for a local family who deserve a treat to officially open the pub on Saturday 11th February. There will also be a free family fun day from 12 noon to 4pm for everyone to come along and be entertained by jugglers, balloon modellers and face painters.

Stuart Plumb, general manager of the Kingstown Hotel, said: “I’m sure there are so many families within the community who are an inspiration to others through their voluntary work or who have overcome hurdles but don’t get any recognition. So I would like to use our opening as an opportunity to say thank you by treating a family to VIP treatment including a meal on us.”

The chosen family will also go forward to a national final to crown the Fayre & Square Family of the Year.

Stuart is also recruiting 15 new team players for part-time positions on the bar and in the kitchen, he said:

“I am on the look out for dynamic, hard working individuals who want to be part of our Fayre & Square family of team players at the Kingstown Hotel.“

The pub will have a new menu featuring Fayre & Square classics such as the Mighty Fisherman’s Feast, Steak & Bombardier Ale Pie and a ‘square’ shaped burger, adding a touch of fun. For the sweet toothed there is also an array of desserts including Banoffee Whoopi Pie and Giant Oaty Knobbly.

If you are interested in a position at the Kingstown Hotel or would like to nominate a ‘Fayre & Square Family’ – it could be a family that do a lot for charity or are celebrating a special occasion – please contact Stuart on 01482 890461.

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Chance to find out more about Green Port Hull

Posted on January 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

GREEN PORT HULL at Alexandra Dock (No.1 on the image) has been earmarked as the base of operations for the production of wind turbines as part of the wider Humber Enterprise Zone area (North bank). 

There are opportunities to find out more about the Green Port Hull proposals at a series of mobile exhibitions to be held in Hull over the next few days. 

Find out more on HU12 Online.

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Hedon Community First Responder – Open Evening

Posted on January 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Photo of Community First Responder in actionCOME AND FIND OUT more about how to volunteer with Yorkshire Ambulance Service in your local community at the Hedon Community Responder Open Evening. Meet your local volunteers and learn some first aid skills.

The Open Evening takes place on Thursday, 12th January 2012, 7pm – 9pm, at the Holderness Grange Lifestyle Centre, Draper’s Lane, Hedon, HU12 8FH.

For further information Contact Neil Marsay, Community Defibrillation Officer on mobile: 07826 532 214.

Visit: Yorkshire Ambulance Service – Community First Responders

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