by Ray Duffill Preston Womens Institute’s retiring president, Margaret Hunn, has presented a £336 cheque to Jayne Beck, charity manager for Hull and East Riding Breast Friends, at the group’s last meeting. This sum was raised at a dedicated fundraising afternoon in...
Yorkshire Energy Park is to launch a new annual £20,000 Community Fund aimed at supporting local groups and charities in South West Holderness. Administered by long-standing local charity Hull CVS, the fund will make available grants of between £500 to £5,000 to...
A solar farm with the capacity to supply clean, renewable energy to about 16,000 homes is to be developed on land between the villages of Preston and Bilton if approved by East Riding Council. Beverley-based developer Gamcap has submitted a planning application for...
East Riding councillors have officially opened a brand-new crematorium at the heart of Holderness. On Tuesday, February 21, Cllr John Whittle, the chairman of East Riding Council, officially opened the new £11 million crematorium in Lelley. The new facility will...
By Ray Duffill Holderness Lions have contributed £500 to the South Holderness Swimming Club appeal for new diving boards. As reported in last week’s Gazette, the club is attempting to raise more than £8,000 to purchase five Olympic-standard diving blocks for use at...
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...
