Author: holdernessgazette
Annual dip sees largest turnout in years
A large number of spectators gathered on Withernsea’s promenade on Boxing Day to watch more than 80 people of all ages take to the cold ...
Church packed for Songbirds Nativity
by Ray Duffill Angels, shepherds, wise folk and barnyard animals of all kinds dominated the scene at the Songbirds Christmas Nativity in St Augustine’s Church, ...
U15s take the victory in local seaside derby
Hornsea U15s entertained Bridlington RUFC in the Yorkshire Cup. The teams have met many times over recent years, and the matches are always closely contested. ...
Appeal after motorcyclist killed in crash
Police are appealing for information after a woman was killed in a crash near Thorngumbald a week before Christmas. A car and motorbike were in ...
Lifeboat’s first ‘lights night’ hailed success
Hornsea Inshore Rescue hosted its first-ever Christmas Lights Party on Friday, December 13, delighting families with an evening of festive cheer while raising awareness for ...
Christmas at the lighthouse
by Terry Bearpark Father Christmas was kept busy as some 100 children visited him at Withernsea Lighthouse. As always, he had a kind word for ...
Great support for youth club’s festive fair
by Terry Bearpark There was an excellent turnout of villagers and supporters at Easington Youth Club’s Christmas fair. A marquee next to the youth club ...
Archie continues Hornsea Pantry fundraising campaign
by Michelle Horst An 11-year-old boy from Hornsea is continuing to fundraise for the Hornsea Pantry after completing the Humberside Police Lifestyle challenge this summer. ...
Funds boost for town clean-up scheme
by Rebecca Hannant The newly formed Town SMART initiative has received its first donations from two local organisations. Following the launch of the town clean-up ...
Town SMART volunteers embark on big litter pick
Volunteers for the Town SMART initiative founded by South East Holderness councillor Jon Dimberline have gathered for one of the first clean-up operations on the ...