Santa arrives in style
By Terry Bearpark Traditionally, Father Christmas arrives in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Occasionally, he resorts to other means of transport – but on Tuesday evening he arrived in Withernsea driving a massive red recovery truck. The Withernsea Christmas Santa Truck...
Lions boost swimming club’s diving boards fundraiser
By Ray Duffill Holderness Lions have contributed £500 to the South Holderness Swimming Club appeal for new diving boards. As reported in last week’s Gazette, the club is attempting to raise more than £8,000 to purchase five Olympic-standard diving blocks for use at...
Magical theatre production comes to village
One of the UK’s most vibrant and prolific touring theatre companies is bringing a family-friendly show to Skipsea next week. The Marvellous, Mystical Musical Box, by Kate Bramley, with songs from award-winning singer-songwriter Jez Lowe, will feature magical puppet...
Food bank welcomes town council donation
By Rebecca Hannant Withernsea Town Council has donated food hampers to the Shores Community Pantry. On Friday, December 16, Withernsea Mayor Cllr Jacqui Blackburn and consort Cllr Ian Blackburn held a presentation during which they donated three hampers to the food...
