by Ray Duffill Hedon Handbell Ringers are looking for new members. The group has quite a history with the handbells having been gifted to the St Augustine’s Church tower bell ringers in 1874. Those same handbells are still in use and were immaculately restored at the...
by Terry Bearpark Despite a rain shower in the morning on Sunday, the Withernsea Lighthouse annual garden party maintained its record of having fine weather, much to the relief of organisers. Throughout the afternoon there was a steady stream of visitors to support...
Last Thursday was a historic day for Morning Dew, surely Withernsea’s most talented – and versatile – quintet, now performing completely, and with a greatly enhanced repertoire, for the first time since the pandemic. And the occasion? The monthly Food, Friendship and...
East Yorkshire Community Transport is asking for help to identify people living in isolation and for volunteer drivers. The umbrella company for HART and Goole GoFar is putting out a plea for help to find more drivers to enable transport services for people in...
by Ray Duffill Seeing is believing! By the time you have journeyed halfway around the upstairs exhibition room at Hedon Museum, you will be convinced that the Dodo, first encountered by Europeans in the late 16th century on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean,...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea legend Dot Perkins celebrated her 96th birthday in style with a surprise trike ride through the town – joking that she was the day’s “real carnival queen”. Dot was treated to the ride on Saturday, August 15, courtesy of Paul Whitehead at...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon & District Men in Sheds has renewed its appeal for suitable premises after a potential location fell through following about four months of discussions. The group, which was formed last year with the aim of establishing a workshop serving...
EXCLUSIVE by John Prince Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s CEO and station manager, Sue Hickson-Marsay MBE, has given a moving account of the emergency search and rescue operation that unfolded almost two weeks ago, as crews fought darkness, exhaustion and rising seas in the...
by Gazette Reporter People living with mental health conditions must have a greater say in the services they rely on, as a worldwide campaign warns that listening to their experiences is not enough unless it leads to meaningful change. The World Federation for Mental...
A vicar whose journey to Holderness began on the other side of the world is to be thanked for his ministry this weekend. A celebration for Rev Alisdair Laird will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Patrington, on Saturday, October 17, as he prepares to retire. Rev Laird,...
by John Prince Older people in Hornsea have been sharing their experiences and giving feedback about what they value about where they live and what could be better, to enable them to live well, stay connected and remain part of community life. An event was held at St...
