Tag Archives: Hedon

Appeal for new Church Guide booklet

FUNDRAISERS from St Augustine’s Church attended a Hedon Town Council meeting on the 19th April and presented their case on the need for a new Church Guide book to be published.

Dorothy Winter, the Secretary to the Parochial Church Council (PCC), explained how Hedon’s historic St Augustine’s Church had been seriously neglected during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries which meant that fundraising for restoration and maintenance work now had to be an ongoing feature of church life. The church’s architect has estimated that the next round of necessary work on St Augustine’s will cost around £150,000.

Church Restoration Booklet

One of the key ways that the church communicates with residents, visitors and potential funders is through its Guide Booklets and Restoration Brochures. In particular the Restoration Brochure, which was last published in 2004 (pictured above), explains the historic significance of St Augustine’s and the need to preserve the building for future generations. However, that Brochure is now out of date and in short supply.

The PCC aims to publish a new well illustrated Church Guide book which will contain no names, or contact information to render it out of date. It has approached Hedon Town Council for help with the costs of the publication.

The Hedon Town Council will discuss this appeal at a future meeting.

King of Holderness Yellow Throne

King of Holderness on a Yellow Throne

Bobby Diamond Karaoke at the King’s Head

BOBBY DIAMOND is performing at the King’s Head, Hedon on Friday night (27th April 2012).

Bobby sings a variety of Rock & Roll hits. However he is best known by his fans as an Elvis Presley impersonator!

Bobby has become something of a regular at the King’s – but this is the first time he has been presented as Bobby Diamond Karaoke! It starts at 8pm.

Please do let us know what you thought about the night.

Visit the HU12 Online What’s On? Page.

British Legion – What’s on over the weekend?

EVENTS AT YOUR BRITISH LEGION CLUB – April 2012:

When Date Event

April

Thurs 26th

Bingo afternoon.    Starting at 2pm.

April

Saturday 28th

Chris Johnson.  Popular  local male singer.  Members £1 non members £2

April

Sunday 29th

Sequence ballroom and latin dancing with Andrew on the organ. Members £1 non members £2

:More details from the Hedon Royal British Legion Club.

:Visit the HU12 Online What’s On? Page.

Spring Online at Hedon Library

YOU CAN USE THE COMPUTERS to get online at Hedon Library next week – and you are particularly encouraged to have a go if you have never gone on the internet before!

It’s all part of Spring Online which is all about demonstrating what the internet can do for you!

The organisers behind Spring Online are suggesting that people have a look at four websites – and then perhaps you could show them to others you know who are not already on the internet!?

It’s free to use the six computers! It’s free to use the internet and get e-mail access!

Now obviously the people who might benefit from this will not be looking at this article – so please do print it off and share it with those people!

For further information about how computers and the internet can improve your life, or to check availability and make a booking, contact:

Hedon Library
31 St Augustines Gate
Hedon
HU12 8EX

Tel: Hedon Library 01482 897651
PS: Hedon Library is closed on Mondays!

MO4′S gig at the Queen’s Head

THE MO4′S Pop, Soul, Funk and Rock Cover Band are returning to the Queens Head for a gig.

Sunday 6th May 2012 @ 9pm

 What’s On in HU12?

Town Council Street Surgery – Sat 5th May 2012

HEDON TOWN COUNCILLORS hold a Street Surgery in the Market Place on Saturday 5th May 2012 from 10am until 12 noon.

Councillor Di Storr and Councillor Sarah Jordan will be there to answer any questions about the town.

Residents can use the opportunity to raise any matters of local concern directly with the town councillors. Relevant matters can be taken back to the Council for consideration.

Visit: Hedon Town Council

Wednesday Writings – The Town Council (a poem)

The Town Council – By David Thompson

Twice monthly do the meetings fall,
Held in the towns` historic hall,
Where mayors of yesterday, look down
Upon the dealings of the town.

The twelve good men and women who
Give free their time, good deeds to do,
With minutes taken by the clerk
And all decisions for to mark.

All interests must be declared
And any prejudices heard,
For all the public has to see
That squeaky clean, they have to be.

They start the night with best intent,
“By ten the meetings will be spent”,
But if at length they ramble on,
It could be later when they`re done.

For all assembled have their say,
And some will say it come what may,
And some say yes, and some say no
When arguments flow to and fro.

Of kitchen costs, burial fees,
Extension plans, and pruning trees,
Deliberations quite mundane,
The rights of way on Twyers Lane.

They set the precept for the year,
For keeping dykes and ditches clear,
The peoples` taxes to disburse,
These keepers of the public purse.

The civic cogs go creaking on
and after all is said and done,
Its down the “Legion”, or the “Station”
For a little lubrication.

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What better person to eulogise about the Town Council – than a town councillor! As well as an outstanding poet, Councillor David Thompson is also one of the “twelve good men and women” mentioned above!

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Hull Male Voice Choir perform at St Augustine’s

AN EVENING of entertainment is promised when Hull Male Voice Choir perform at St Augustine’s Church in Hedon on Saturday 5th May 2012 conducted by Musical Director Julian Savory and accompanied by Dorcas Leather.

The concert is being organised as part of the Church’s Flower Festival and the proceeds will be split between the Church Restoration Funds and the Coastguard Association.

The concert commences at 7.30pm and there will be something in the Choir’s repetoire for everyone to enjoy!

Tickets (£8 and £4 for under 12s) will be available on the door but for further information call 01482 896343 or Reuben Hird on 01482 656869.

Note: The Choir has a membership of over 50 choristers but always welcomes new members and anyone interested is invited to contact Reuben Hird – come and join in the fun!