Withernsea Ladies’ Choir has held the first in its series of inclusive events aimed at encouraging people to discover the joys of singing – and members are now looking forward to the next one this weekend. The event at the Church Rooms in Patrington on Saturday,...
By Rebecca Hannant Charities, community groups and businesses across Withernsea are invited to a Christmas tree festival at St Nicholas Church. The church will host the event on Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17, and it will also be a chance for groups...
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has welcomed the creation of more lung health checks in Withernsea. Over the past month, more than 3,000 people from the Withernsea area have been invited to attend a check. From November, former and current smokers aged 55 to...
By Tim Nuttall Following its successful launch last year, the operators of a local toy bank are busy preparing for their 2023 Christmas campaign with a request for donations to help bring festive cheer to disadvantaged children and young people this winter. Last year,...
Two famous sisters from history were remembered during a special event at St Nicholas Church in Withernsea. On Saturday, October 21, Withernsea poet and storyteller Godfrey Holmes hosted four history talks to remember the Cavell sisters who dedicated years of service...
by Rebecca Hannant Residents across Holderness have raised concerns after a sharp rise in heating oil prices, with some households reporting that the cost of filling their tanks has doubled in recent days. The increase follows turmoil in global oil markets linked to...
by Rebecca Hannant Plans are under way in Withernsea to create a lasting memorial and roll of honour following the tragedy on January 2. Withernsea mayor Alex Camplin is hosting a community evening on Saturday March 21, bringing together representatives from across...
by John Prince This year marks the 60th anniversary of the biggest free carnival on the east coast, and local support for it has never been stronger. Hornsea Carnival has been running in its current form since 1966, and organisers say they’re planning one of the...
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 Gazette Reporter More than half of people who have responded to a recent survey into mobile phone coverage across Holderness have rated their local mobile service as three out of ten or worse. Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has been gathering evidence...
Sam Hawcroft reflects on her memories of the day that changed the world – and the generation now coming of age who have no memory of it… There are some moments in history when everyone old enough to remember them can tell you exactly where they were. For an earlier...
