by Tim Nuttall Following the success of last weekend’s Time and Tide performance by the May Geslins and Hull Community Theatre, Withernsea Methodist Church is set to host a second maritime-themed event this weekend. Featuring performances from Holderness-based singers...
by Sam Hawcroft The surprise package of last year’s Blue Light Bands gig is preparing for considerably more time in the spotlight as the frontman of a new band set to make their debut this month. Sgt Dave Walker, aka Para Dave, is a serving member of the Parachute...
by Terry Bearpark A Withernsea couple will be throwing open their garden this Sunday, August 4, in aid of their local church. Maurice and Linda Beever are inviting visitors to their garden at 35 Hollym Road from 1pmto 5pm, with all proceeds being donated to Withernsea...
by Rebecca Hannant Newly elected South East Holderness councillor Jon Dimberline has announced plans for an initiative that could see the community work together to clean up Withernsea. On the back of sprucing up the old Betfred premises in Queen Street, Jon – who...
by Tim Nuttall Withernsea residents are being asked to contribute ideas for a new art installation near the town’s seafront, which its originators hope will celebrate “the spirit of the town”. Thanks to funding secured through East Riding Council’s Do it for East...
Great Newsome Brewery has cancelled this year’s Festivale, which had been due to return later this month. The beer, food and music event was set to take place at Great Newsome Farm, Winestead, on June 19 and 20, with Sup-up Sunday also planned for June 21. Organisers...
by Sam Hawcroft The new microbusiness kiosks in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens are beginning to open, with all six expected to be trading by this weekend. Whitehall Estate Tea Rooms, run by Whitehall Estate of Winestead, was the first to open on Saturday and Sunday....
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea poet Dean Wilson is to launch his latest book this week. Ask: Another Uncharacteristically Lengthy Poem by Dean Wilson is out today, Thursday, June 4, with a launch event at the New Clarence in Hull from 7pm. The book, published by...
by John Prince An 18-month long experimental traffic order on roads in Hedon that has restricted traffic to 20mph has been made permanent. Forty-six roads in the town are now subject to the restrictions which came into force on Sunday, September 20, in a move to...
Harmony will come to Hedon this month as two singing groups take to the stage at St Augustine’s Church to help raise funds for its repair and restoration. Male chorus Humber Harmony and mixed group One Hull of a Chorus will perform at the church on Saturday, October...
Blue Light Weekend supporters are being urged to get behind the Withernsea event as it bids to win a major regional tourism award. The popular weekend is the only Holderness event shortlisted for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable East...
