by John Prince Andy's Man Club, which has more than 350 groups that help support thousands of men across the UK, is opening in Hornsea later this month. In February, the Gazette reported that the club was looking for a venue to fill a gap for men in the town, so they...
By John Prince After securing funding to expand children’s reading initiatives, an independent bookshop is aiming to tackle some of the lowest “reading for pleasure” rates in the country. Clutterbooks in Hornsea, opened in February by Georgina Wilson, is using the...
By John Prince Half a century is a long time in any line of work, but for a funeral director it is a lifetime of dedication and committed service. Charles Allott – or Charlie as he likes to be known – is Hornsea’s longest serving funeral director, and it is 50 years...
By John Prince There are growing concerns about traffic congestion near a road junction in the centre of Hornsea, where restrictions prevent motorists from turning right onto a busy shopping street. The busy T‑junction at the end of Newbegin, where it joins Southgate,...
By John Prince Displays featuring seascapes made out of wool and wood have been put up on Hornsea seafront. They’re to support the upcoming Open Gardens event in the town to raise funds for the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI). The displays at the NCI station...
by Sam Hawcroft Calls have been made for Withernsea’s mayor to remain in office for a second year rather than step down next May under the town council’s current system. Dave Penson, a local businessman and lifelong Withernsea resident, has asked councillors to make...
by John Prince The directors of a much-loved market which is closing later this year after 40 years on the same site have revealed that they have found a new home – just a few hundred yards up the road. Skirlington Market, between Hornsea and Skipsea, is to shut at...
by Sam Hawcroft New coastal safety signs at Withernsea’s Pier Towers are encouraging people to “Stop, think and act”, with those behind the project inviting feedback as they plan further work. The two designs by Darrin Stevens highlight the unpredictability of the sea...
by Sam Hawcroft A petition calling for Withernsea’s mayor to serve a second term has attracted more than 180 signatures – and its organiser is now urging supporters to attend next week’s town council meeting to make their feelings known. Dave Penson launched the Save...
by Sam Hawcroft A petition calling for Withernsea’s mayor to serve a second term has attracted more than 180 signatures – and its organiser is now urging supporters to attend next week’s town council meeting to make their feelings known. Dave Penson launched the Save...
Some of the remarkable women with connections to Withernsea will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. Local historians Darrin Stevens and Godfrey Holmes have joined forces for Violet Day at St Nicholas Church on Saturday, October 10, highlighting women who...
