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English Heritage Open Days, 8th – 11th September 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by | 1 Comment

THANKS TO Janet Bucknall of Hedon Library for alerting us to this:

Paull Holme Tower

Paull Holme Tower - Heritage Open Day site

SEPTEMBER 8th – 11th 2011 is English Heritage Weekend when lots of historic buildings are open to the public. Sadly Hedon is not contributing to this event but other areas in Holderness are – namely Paull and Preston. Also Holmpton and Hornsea and Spurn Point.

Hedon library have compiled a fun history picture quiz of Hedon for families and individuals to try. Come along to the library and pick up your copy and have fun discovering some of Hedon’s interesting and historic buildings.

Click the links to find out about each visit:

Paull Holme Tower is open on Sat/Sun 10th and 11th of September.

St Andrew Church, Paull is open on Sat/Sun 10th and 11th of September. See also Events at St Andrew.

RAF Holmpton, Bunker Tour takes place on Saturday 10th September.

All Saints’ Church, Preston is open Sat/Sun afternoons 10th and 11th of September.

Hornsea Museum is open on Sat/Sun 10th and 11th of September.

If you visit any of these attractions then please come back here and let us know what you thought of your visit.

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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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Humberside Police ‘drop-in’ surgeries – August 2011

Posted on August 13, 2011 by | Leave a comment

POLICE ARE continuing with their regular programme of street surgeries this month.

  • Paull hosts a surgery on SUNDAY 14th August at St Andrew Church, Thorngumbald Road, from 3pm – 4pm.
  • Preston police surgery is THURSDAY 18th August at the Church Hall, Kirk Road, from 10am – 11am.
  • Hedon has its event on THURSDAY 25th August at the Co-op Cafe, Hull Road, from 10am – 11am.

Police surgeries are a chance for you to meet privately with a member of the neighbourhood policing team to discuss any relevant issue of concern. These are ‘drop-in’ events so you may have to wait a few minutes.

See Humberside Police website South West Holderness for more information.

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Cupcake Class Success

Posted on August 9, 2011 by | Leave a comment

THE SECRETS to a good cupcake recipe were revealed at a Family Cupcakes Creations Class hosted recently by the South Holderness Adult Education Centre, on Station Road, Preston.

Making, tasting and decorating cupcakes took place during a three-hour session involving 12 families using the excellent kitchen facilities at the technology college. The class was perfect for beginners and this picture sent in by her Grandma, shows 10-year-old Chloe’s creations.

The Hedon Blogger was even sent one to taste – Yum!

For more information about Family and other courses run at South Holderness Education Centre, contact them on Tel No: 01482 897534 or e-mail south.holderness.adult.ed@eastriding.gov.uk …

…and mention that you saw this on the Hedon Blog :-)

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The Shaving Room at Paul’s Barber Shop in Preston

Posted on August 5, 2011 by | Leave a comment

PAUL’S BARBER SHOP in Preston now offer a traditional wet shave experience! Clients and friends who have tried out the service have given it the thumbs-up on the shop’s Facebook Page.

Christine Brant the owner of the shop in Main Street, Preston said:

“We are now up and running in The Shaving Room and all feedback so far is amazing, the room is luxurious and relaxing and myself and Amanda passed the shaving course with a platinum award, so you’re in safe hands! The traditional wet shave experience we offer takes around 40 minutes so turn those phones off and just relax in a blur of hot towels and lather.

As a special offer for the first couple of months if you have a shave (£19) we’ll even chuck in your haircut for free!!!”

Find out more at our Business Page: Traditional wet shave in Preston!

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Ripper investigator publishes work on Preston Murder Mystery

Posted on August 3, 2011 by | Leave a comment

DID JACK THE RIPPER STRIKE in Long Lane, Preston in 1891?

This is the question posed following the publication of the article Preston murder mystery in Ripperologist magazine by this Blog in April 2011.

Mike Covell at Mary Jane Langley's grave

On Monday 1st August 2011, on the 120th anniversary of Preston girl Mary Jane Langley’s slaughter, Mike Covell, the region’s very own “Jack the Ripper” expert, has published his findings on his Ripper Casebook Blog: From Hell, From Hull.

This is a slice of macabre local history – with a potential link to the notorious Whitechapel murders – that in all likelihood would have remained lost and hidden from view were it not for the stirling efforts of Mike Covell.

Read his article: The Murder of Mary Jane Langley.

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Calls to Fire Service – local incidents

Posted on July 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Continuing our series of brief reports on Humberside Fire and Rescue Service incidents in the area:

A FIRE CREW attended a rubbish skip fire in Staithes Road, Preston last night (27/07/11) at 11:15pm. Earlier in the evening White Watch received a call about a woman from Holcroft Garth, Hedon who had her arm stuck in a bed bracket, however, she released herself prior to the crew arriving so no action was required by the Fire Service. 

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Charity Fun Day – Preston

Posted on July 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

PRESTON PLAYING FIELD  at Weghill Road is the location for a Charity Fun Day to be held in the village on Sunday 21st August 2011.

Bouncy castle, face painting, tombola, cakes, penalty shoot out, games, etc, will all be on offer to entertain and delight from 12.30pm -3.30pm. All the profits go to Children in Need.

Contact Lyn Carmichael at e-mail lyn@carmo2.karoo.co.uk for more information.

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