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Event to celebrate Withernsea’s famous women

Event to celebrate Withernsea’s famous women

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...

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Councillor raises concerns over family hub plans

Councillor raises concerns over family hub plans

A councillor has urged East Riding Council to consider what families could lose if Hedon Family Hub closes and its services move to other community venues. Mid Holderness ward councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has called on cabinet members to visit the former...

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Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...

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Council had ‘no choice’ over town hall hire increase

Council had ‘no choice’ over town hall hire increase

by John Prince Hornsea Town Council has agreed increases of up to 30 per cent in town hall room hire and wedding charges after hearing that some bookings are costing the authority money. Councillors backed recommendations from the council’s finance committee following...

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Speech and drama festival returns after 15 years

Speech and drama festival returns after 15 years

by John Prince The Hornsea and East Riding Speech and Drama Festival has been revived this year, attracting more than 50 entrants from up and down the east coast. Last held in 2011, the festival is to encourage young people and adults to perform in public and in front...

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Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...

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Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...

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