by Terry Bearpark The newly refurbished premises of the Withernsea and District Lions Club’s charity shop were officially opened last Friday. The shop, located in central Queen Street opposite the post office, had temporarily relocated during the refurbishment but is...
by Terry Bearpark An exhibition of art by a local group opened this week at the village hall in Welwick. More than 80 works of art produced by members of the small Welwick Art Group are on display, featuring paintings in acrylics, watercolours and oils as well as...
by Ray Duffill Lewis Outing’s eyes light up with enthusiasm when describing how he captured the photographs that make up his exhibition at Hedon Museum. It’s an apt emotional response, given that the exhibition is titled It’s All About the Light! The photos that grace...
by Terry Bearpark A change of venue paid off for Keyingham’s Marie Curie Blooming Great Tea Party last Sunday as more than £1,000 was raised. For the past 16 years the party has been hosted by the Blackman family, Sandra, Paul and daughter Donna at their Northfield...
by Ray Duffill “Preston WI have done it again!” declared secretary Mary Wood last week when reviewing the latest success of the village’s Women’s Institute branch for the Gazette. For the 11th consecutive year, they lifted the Group Points Trophy at the annual South...
A councillor has urged East Riding Council to consider what families could lose if Hedon Family Hub closes and its services move to other community venues. Mid Holderness ward councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has called on cabinet members to visit the former...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...
by John Prince Hornsea Town Council has agreed increases of up to 30 per cent in town hall room hire and wedding charges after hearing that some bookings are costing the authority money. Councillors backed recommendations from the council’s finance committee following...
by John Prince Half an acre of prime land right on Hornsea seafront could be developed as a new leisure attraction after East Riding Council put part of Grainger’s Field up for lease. The council is inviting businesses and investors to come forward with proposals for...
by John Prince Some amazing creations have gone up this year in Hornsea ahead of the town’s Remembrance commemorations next month. Volunteers from Hornsea Community Craft Group, Hornsea and District Royal British Legion and Hornsea Poppy Appeal have been dressing the...
by John Prince The clock is ticking for customers at a jeweller’s shop in Hornsea, which has launched a competition to raise money to help support a nursery that was vandalised earlier this year. An outdoor play area and a shed were damaged at Hornsea Nursery School...
