Community News
Platinum couple’s celebration helps local lifesavers
by Terry Bearpark From the recent 70th wedding anniversary celebrations of a much-respected Withernsea couple, a very generous donation has been made to the local ...
Preston WI looks forward to another action-packed year
By Ray Duffill Preston WI has elected its officers for the year at the annual meeting on Tuesday, March 16. Re-elected was secretary Mary Wood ...
Church hosts historical talk and tour
On Saturday, March 23, St Nicholas Church in Withernsea held its first event of 2024 by hosting a talk from Withernsea poet and writer Godfrey ...
Revamped play park to hold grand opening
Skipsea Play Park is holding a grand opening of its new facilities next month. The new playground features a twin activity tower, a toddler playboat, ...
Two-wheelers gear up for charity ride
The annual Welwick Two Wheelers charity bike ride will once again take place on Good Friday, which this year is on March 29. The event, ...
Pub Lads gig is welcome boost to charity
Popular local band the Pub Lads played their first gig of the year to a packed crowd at Holmpton Village Hall on Friday, March 8. ...
Food bank ‘grateful’ for pupils’ donations
By Rebecca Hannant Year nine students at Holderness Academy have donated a collection of items to Hedon Food Bank. On Monday, March 1, the pupils ...
Church members in prayer with a difference
Congregation members from three churches spent an hour on Friday, February 23, literally “Praying over Withernsea.” Withernsea Churches Together had originally planned this event in ...
Village hall trustees look to pass baton to younger generation
The trustees of Seaton and Sigglesthorne Village Hall are hoping to retire soon and pass the baton to new, perhaps younger, people. The hall has ...
Lions thank RNLI lifesavers
by Terry Bearpark Each year many people take part in the Boxing Day Dip at Withernsea, organised by the Withernsea and District Lions Club. The ...