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Category Archives: Thorngumbald
Unsung Heroes
On behalf of all motorists that drive down Hooks Lane towards Camerton in Thorngumbald, I would like to thank the good Samaritan I saw this morning. I was driving home from work and as I turned onto Hooks Lane a 4×4 drove past and was towing what looked like a do-it-yourself grit spreader. I don’t … Continue reading »
Thorngumbald Pub – Best Community Premises, Best Bar None!
THE EAST RIDING COUNCIL has announced the winners of the county competition to find the best pubs, clubs and bars! The Royal Mail, Thorngumbald was the overall winner in the East Riding Best Bar None Awards and considered by judges to be the Best Community Premises. Continue reading »
Pea Season 2012 has begun… on alert for odours!
THE PEA HARVEST season has started. The process of washing, blanching and freezing thousands of tonnes of peas at the processing plant in Hull has begun. Over the summer vast quantities of pea-residue is discharged into the sewerage system and eventually arrives down at Yorkshire Water’s waste water treatment works at Saltend. Over the 12 … Continue reading »
Wednesday Writings – THE SMELL
Hi, all. London calling! here’s another one about my real home. It’s called THE SMELL, and it’s about an incident that happened to me at Willingham’s Farm in Thorngumbald, half a lifetime ago. THE SMELL by David Osgerby Just the smell of hay brings it all back. Grossly swollen heifer; overdue. Wild eyes. Sweat on … Continue reading »
What’s On? – Sat 26th May 2012
LOTS OF STUFF going on today across Holderness – and temperatures are set to soar again. A great day to be out and about! These are just some events taking place today: A Parish History Day is taking place in Thorngumbald from 10am – 4pm at the Village Hall. A Craft Fair takes place at … Continue reading »
Saturday Seasonal Festive Fun!
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES are really upon us now! Look at these festive treats taking place on Saturday 19th November 2011: Christmas Craft Fair, Sproatley – Sat 19th November Christmas Retail and Therapy Day, Thorngumbald – Sat 19th November Festive Fun at St Andrew Paull – Sat 19th November Thorngumbald Choir perform in Hedon – Sat 19th November Find out what’s … Continue reading »
Police Drop-in Surgeries – September 2011
HUMBERSIDE POLICE SURGERIES will be held on the following dates: Wednesday 21st September From 7pm until 8pm Thorngumbald Parish Council Building Friday 23rd September From 10am until 11am Co-op Hull Road Hedon Thursday 29th September From 10am until 11am Preston Church Hall Police surgeries are a chance for you to meet privately with a member … Continue reading »