By Terry Bearpark A Bilton man’s work with veterans has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. Paul Matson, a self-employed builder, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to veterans and to serving armed forces personnel. After...
Following three years of disruption caused by the Covid pandemic, the Albemarle Probus Club is looking to recruit new male members once again. The club meets at the Camerton in Thorngumbald on the first and third Monday mornings each month. The first Monday is a...
A scheme is being launched to restrict access to traffic outside some primary schools at opening and closing times. The aim of the move by East Riding Council, in partnership with Humberside Police, is to help reduce congestion and improve the local environment....
St Peter's Church in Bilton will be celebrating Merchant Navy Day this Sunday, September 4. The event is being billed as Merchant Navy Day + One as it will take place the day after the actual Merchant Navy Day on September 3. The hour-long service, which starts at...
Bilton Singers are searching for a musical director to begin in September. “The choir, which was established in 2012, is a friendly, enthusiastic mixed-voice community choir,” says secretary Pauline Jennison. “We are fortunate in having the regular services of a very...
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 A retired midwife who was unable to walk after developing a condition that left her with severe numbness and loss of movement in the lower part of her body has completed her month-long charity walk, raising over £1,000. Rosie Bullard from Hornsea...
by Sam Hawcroft Seventeen local darts players had the chance to take on 10-time world champion Trina Gulliver when she visited the Ship Inn in Keyingham for a special exhibition night. The pub hailed the event on Saturday, October 3, as a great success, with...
by John Prince Paul Harper from Hornsea who has been collecting money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance for around ten years by displaying his collection of handmade wooden tractors, has surpassed his target of £30,000. 89-year-old Paul, who we featured in the Gazette...
by John Prince Residents living in a small village between Hornsea and Withernsea are facing two weeks of traffic disruption, as motorists are being sent through it because of council roadworks. Withernwick, which has a population of just under 500 people, sits about...
by John Prince Every year, as part of the Alzheimer’s Society’s fundraising efforts, Memory Walks are held across the country, bringing together thousands of people to remember loved ones, support those living with dementia and raise money for vital services and...
