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Bridlington hotel provides home from home for new community group

A new community group for Afro-Caribbeans and South Americans in Bridlington and East Yorkshire has found a home from home at Bridlington's Brunswick Hotel.

Meeting in the first floor dining room of the Brunswick, ACES Bridlington Club and Friends by the Sea has been set up by Rosalind O'Dean to support people in the resort and wider county who are of Afro-Caribbean or South American descent.

"While we are focused on Afro-Caribbean and South American communities on the coast, our aspiration and aim is to help absolutely anyone in the local community that needs assistance; we are inclusive of everyone based on peace, unity and respect," said Rosalind, who is on the latest leg of a life's journey that has taken her from Guyana to Bridlington by way of London, and who is the driving force behind the new group, which she set up earlier this summer along with friends and family.

"ACES Bridlington Club and Friends by the Sea are not part of or affiliated with BLM/Black Lives Matter as we fundamentally believe all lives matter,” she said.

The first meetings have already hosted people from many different countries such as Barbados, Jamaica, Armenia, Kenya, Guyana, Central Guinea and the Punjab and from across the UK.

Meeting between 11am and 3pm on a Saturday two or three times a month, ACES Bridlington Club and Friends by the Sea is in the process of setting up as a charity and is already organising sports and social events, including their first Afro-Caribbean and South American food banquet event on Saturday, October 29, as well as a Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Michael Harrison, owner of Harrison Leisure, the Bridlington-based hospitality group that operates the Brunswick, and which has donated the room use free of charge, said: “Bridlington is such a warm and welcoming town, something that I've felt ever since I moved here in the early 1980s. We wanted to help Rosalind in her ambition to start the group and give the group and its members a head start in feeling like they are part of the community and that they have facilities right here in the middle of town which they can come and call their own."

For anyone who would like to support ACES for free, the group is registered with Easyfundraising, where thousands of everyday brands donate to charity when purchases are made online.

Two local charities receive donations from Hull Maritime Museum's scrap metal

Two charities have received donations totalling more £5,500 from the Yorkshire-based contractor transforming Hull Maritime Museum, thanks to spare scrap from the building.

Simpson (York) Limited have given the proceeds from the metal waste to Hull4Heroes and Mind Hull and East Yorkshire. The donations of £3,000 to Hull4Heroes and £2,500 to Mind Hull and East Yorkshire respectively, were made possible through the recycling and resale of scrap metal from the museum.

Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “Converting scrap metal waste from the Maritime Museum into money for local charities and businesses is a great initiative by our heritage contractor, Simpson (York) Limited.

“The scheme benefits local communities, giving something back to those who do incredible work, offering vital support to those who need it.”

Kevin Batty, contracts manager at Simpson (York) Limited, said: “We are delighted to be able to support the local community where we are currently working in Hull. Both these charities provide fantastic support to individuals within the Hull and East Riding area and need support from others to continue their amazing work.”

Paul Matson, of Hull4Heroes, said: “Simpson (York) Limited gifted our charity £3,000, this will make a huge difference to veterans in the local area. The amount of funds we received was a great surprise and a very welcome relief, without the generosity of local people and local companies we would struggle to survive.”

Dan Warren, director of development at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, said: ‘We were delighted to receive the generous donation from Simpson. As a local charity we are amazed by the generosity of our supporters, who provide us funds to help work with local people when they need it the most.

“We have seen a substantial increase in the number of people accessing our services and as such we continue to seek supporters to help us match that need.

“For Simpson (York) Limited to pick us to donate to, shows their commitment to making a difference to the wellbeing of people in Hull and East Yorkshire.”

The refurbishment of Hull Maritime Museum is part of Hull Maritime, a locally-led project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Other elements include the restoration of two of Hull’s much-loved ships - Spurn Lightship and the Arctic Corsair - and the creation of a new visitor attraction and the new home for the fishing trawler at the North End Shipyard.

KCOM staff give a helping hand to Hull school uniform charity

KCOM staff have dug deep for a charity helping families struggling with the cost of school unform.

Employees at the East Yorkshire-based broadband provider set up a Just Giving page earlier this year to raise money for Re:Uniform, a charity that provides school uniform for families across Hull who cannot afford to buy it.

Contributions from KCOM staff flooded in, raising a total of £680, and the company agreed to donate a further £1,000, which will now be used to buy new items of uniform and much needed storage facilities for the charity, which is based at Hull’s Trinity Methodist Church.

Neil Bartholomew, managing director, KCOM Retail, said: “With the cost of living crisis affecting so many people across our area, the added pressure of buying new school uniform would have made life extremely difficult for a lot of families.

“That’s why our staff wanted to do what they could to help by starting a Just Giving page. As a business that committed to the communities we serve, we were delighted to match-fund what our people raised and we hope the final donation will help support those families and children who needed a helping hand.”

Re:Uniform co-ordinator Susie Steel said the donation would make a big difference to the charity and the families it helps. She said: “This is the biggest donation we’ve ever had and it will be a game changer for us. It will enable us to do so much more.

“Re:Uniform is here for anyone with a HU postcode and this money will help us fill in some of the gaps we have – usually for bigger children’s sizes – where we haven’t had anything donated that fits the bill and we’ve had to turn people away.

“Now we’ll be able to buy new uniform and we’ll be able to buy some storage that will help us organise better.”

In the busy weeks before the start of the autumn term the charity was distributing thousands of bags of quality donated uniform to children attending schools around the region. And even as schools head towards half-term the need for uniform among many families remains pressing.

The volunteer-run charity, which supports youngsters attending any schools with a Hull postcode, has collection points around the region including Morrisons in Anlaby and Holderness Road, Co-Op in Cottingham, Hall Road Tesco, and Sainsbury’s in Hessle.

Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Hessle, who helped found the charity after hearing distressing stories of mothers skipping meals to pay for school uniform and has been an active campaigner for change ever since, said: “The cost of living continues to bring hardship for a lot of people and parents having to find the extra cash for uniform can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

“The Re:Uniform project does a brilliant job help people when they have nowhere left to turn. The donation from KCOM is hugely welcome and will make a real difference.”

For more details about Re:Uniform or to find out how you can help, visit its Facebook page.

Explore sand play and more beach-themed fun with Sewerby Squirrels

Sewerby Squirrels, designed for under-5s and their grown-ups, will conclude before the autumn half-term break with a Beach Explorers session to enjoy sand play, dressing up and other beach-themed activities, on Monday, October 17.

Sewerby Hall and Gardens has already seen and Edwardian tea party, sea-themed crafts and garden exploration during its autumn run so far.

Sewerby Squirrels takes place on Monday mornings during term time, from 10-11.30am in the Orangery at Sewerby Hall and Gardens. Participation for the sessions costs £2 per child, with one adult included. Additional adults cost £2 each. Annual pass holders and under 3s are free all year round.

Books and sensory resources are there every week to enjoy, alongside themed activities inspired by Edwardian life, Amy Johnson, the gardens and the seaside at the popular east coast location.

For further information about the sessions, visit sewerbyhall.co.uk or follow @SewerbyHall on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Can you help with memories of Tranby?

Did you, or any of your family, attend Hull High School (Tranby) between 1890 and 2005? Gordon Stephenson, head of languages at Tranby, is researching the school and would be grateful for any personal memoirs or anecdotes, photographs or any other memorabilia, related to the school.

Mr Stephenson said: "The school started at Albion Street in 1890 before moving shortly afterwards to Park Street. During the Second World War it was evacuated to Scarborough, then Hutton-le-Hole and finally for the greater part of the war to Cumbria, before returning in 1945 to its new site at Tranby Croft.

"The school is now called Tranby and is keen to connect with its historic past."

If you have any information you can share please email Mr Stephenson at the school at gordon.stephenson@tranby.org.uk.

Readers interested in looking round the historic building can join a tour by booking at tranby.org.uk/events - prior booking is essential.

Do it for East Yorkshire Community Grant funding still available

Funding is still available to voluntary and community groups in the East Riding to encourage communities to come back together following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Do it for East Yorkshire (DIFEY) Community Grant is intended to enable town and parish councils, voluntary and community sector organisations and others to hold events and festivals, organise Covid recovery community activity and extend access to services, all intended to encourage residents back into the community, to utilise arts, cultural and community facilities.

Funding applications for between £500 and £5,000 are available for one-off events and festivals and activity that:

• brings people back into your community
• improves access to services
• re-starts community activities, such as lunch clubs
• focuses on encouraging people who have been shielding to engage in community activities

The first phase of funding has been a resounding success with £299,982 committed for community-led projects and events since July 2021. There is still just under £145,000 to be granted and applications can be made until November 1, 2022, or until the £145,000 is fully committed. The activity must be completed by January 31, 2023 and claims must be completed by February 28, 2023.

Previous success stories from DIFEY include a grant of £5,000 to Welwick Village Hall; £1,657.92 to Beeford in Bloom; £3,099.80 for Leven Festival and £1,499.77 for a Hornsea Biker event.

Cllr Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic development and tourism at the council, said: “The Do it for East Yorkshire Community Grant has made a real difference in supporting East Riding communities in coming back together after the Covid-19 pandemic.

“This funding provides an excellent opportunity for local groups, or town and parish councils to co-ordinate local events, to engage with local residents or for local groups to simply start up again.”

Visit doitforeastyorkshire.co.uk or email the Local Growth Team for more information.

Beverley artist's take on harvest on show for all to see

Beverley artist Susan Beaulah's latest exhibition of work, “Harvest Time“, is being staged in the beautiful surroundings of Beverley Minster.

The collection of paintings can be seen on weekdays from 10am to 4pm and on Sundays from noon until 4pm, until Sunday, October 16.

The artist will be in attendance during the afternoons for members of the public to meet her and chat about her artwork.

Over the weekend of October 15 and 16, Susan is taking part in the Beverley Open Studios event, which encompasses more than 30 artists and artforms, some being shown in the makers' own studios and homes.

Visit Susan Beaulah's own website and beverleyopenstudios.co.uk for more information.

Employees of Drax put best foot forward to raise £2,000 for food banks

About 50 employees of Drax Power Station, near Selby, took part in its annual fun run in aid of local food banks.

Runners had the choice of completing either a 5km or 10km route around Drax’s Skylark Nature Reserve, donating £1 per kilometre to take part. Those completing the 10km route climbed to the top of the local landmark Barlow Mound.

The total raised was matched by Drax, amounting to £1,150 donated each to the Selby & District Food Bank and the Two Rivers Community Pantry in Goole, which provide essential supplies to hundreds of people in the surrounding areas who are struggling with the cost of living.

Anne Handley, East Riding Councillor and founding member of the Two Rivers Community Pantry, who attended the event, said: “We were delighted to be selected as one of Drax’s chosen charities for the Big Skylark Fun Run – the money raised by Drax Power Station’s employees is vital to the work we do to help hundreds of people in Goole and the surrounding areas every year.

“The demand for foodbank support is increasing at a frightening rate. We currently have around 900 people who use the foodbank and this is set to increase as we enter the colder months. Congratulations to all the runners who took part and thank you again for your donation.”

Penny Small, Drax group generation director, who started the race, said: “The work these food banks do to support people struggling with the cost of living is vital. It’s a cause that is close to the hearts of our employees and no surprise that so many got involved and showed their support."

Bridlington RNLI welcomes support from veteran model makers

Members of the Yorkshire Veterans Model Group (YVMG) attended Bridlington RNLI to present the lifeboat station with a cheque for £200. The group supports veterans from all corners of the Armed Forces, emergency services and the police and was set up to help veterans with an interest in model making.

Ian Dewar, a veteran himself, said: "We're a club for veterans, run by veterans and our group meetings and workshops aim to develop or reawaken an interest in making models from plastic and other materials. Modelling groups provide veterans with a place to meet and share their interests in a social and friendly atmosphere, gaining a sense of belonging and shared values in a world where social isolation is all too common.

"Making models has proven therapeutic values and is now frequently used in several MOD rehabilitation programmes for those recovering from life-changing injuries. Our YVMG is totally self-funding and relies on donations and gifts of model kits to allow a return to the modelling bench for many.”

Ian said: "However, it is not all one way. We recognise there are many more worthy organisations deserving of support in our coastal community including the RNLI, which provides an essential, voluntary service to safeguard the welfare of those who enjoy our coast and seas.

"The YVMG, working with another model group, has adopted the Bridlington RNLI Lifeboats as our chosen charity and we are pleased to confirm our first donation of £200 has been presented to Bridlington Lifeboat Station. Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent fundraising auction to make this and future support possible.”

Bob Taylor, chair of RNLI fundraising, said: "Thank you to Ian and all the members of the YVMG for the fantastic donation." He said he was delighted with the group's decision to support Bridlington RNLI and that its involvement would help to continue to save lives at sea.

Hull cyclists raise huge sum in gruelling charity ride

Lives could be saved thanks to a team of cyclists who raised more than £11,000 in a mammoth cycle ride from Glasgow to Hull.

The eight-strong team from Hull-based Wescot Credit Services, scaled climbs totalling half the height of Mount Everest during the three-day challenge to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

The 268-mile ride, between two of Wescot’s offices, aimed to raise enough money to make a real difference to men battling prostate cancer and their families – a goal the team achieved.

Tim Eagle, business performance manager, said: “Ultimately, when we set up, we had a target of £2,500 but to raise the amount we did was beyond our expectations.

“My dad was diagnosed in December 2019. He went through radiotherapy and hormone treatment, and thankfully he’s now in remission and doing great. For me, there’s that personal connection to it but other people in the workplace have spoken to me about it too saying ‘my uncle, my dad, my cousin’ or someone else they know who has been affected by prostate cancer. It was just one of the many reasons we wanted to support Prostate Cancer UK.”

According to Prostate Cancer UK, one in eight men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime and is the most common cancer in men.

Wilf Baker, organiser for Prostate Cancer Support Group Lincs and Humber and a prostate cancer survivor, said: “The Wescot team’s fundraising has been absolutely brilliant and it means we can continue to support our service.

“That amount of money could save some lives. You never know what is going to happen but it is nice to be able to have someone to say ‘don’t worry, I’ve been there’ and that’s what our nurses and our support network are there for.

“We have specialist nurses who are on hand to talk to any man who gets diagnosed with prostate cancer and talk them through their treatment and match them up to people who have had similar experiences.”

In total, the Wescot team raised £11,438.95 for Prostate Cancer UK, thanks to donations from friends, family, colleagues and a range of corporate sponsors: Wescot Credit Services / Cabot Credit Management Group, Northern Power Grid, Drydensfairfax Solicitors, Arnold Clark, Kingston Cleaning Services, Corptel and Beal Holmes.

Donations can still be made until the end of October.

East Yorkshire charity provides free support events for Dyslexia Awareness Week

Free advice, training and support is being provided for dyslexic individuals across the Hull and East Yorkshire region during national Dyslexia Awareness Week (October 3 to 9), thanks to local charity, Dyslexia Sparks.

Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia, Dyslexia Sparks is offering a series of free events across the week to promote awareness and understanding of the specific learning difficulty as part of their support for the national campaign.

A range of online and in-person events to support dyslexic children and their parents/carers are available to book. Topics to be covered include supporting mental health in relation to dyslexia; how to support your dyslexic child with spelling; and signs that can indicate a person is dyslexic.

In addition, the charity’s specialist team are also visiting several schools in the area, delivering workshops for students and teaching staff.

Dyslexia Sparks are also participating in this year’s #GoRedForDyslexia campaign; a global initiative to promote awareness and positivity around dyslexia. Dyslexia Sparks’ students and specialist team of teachers and assessors will be wearing red throughout Dyslexia Awareness Week.

Jane Craig, founding director, Dyslexia Sparks, said: “We’re hoping to reach as many families as possible during national Dyslexia Awareness Week, helping to raise awareness and understanding around the specific learning difficulty which affects an estimated 1 in 10 people.

"During the week, we’ll be exploring ways to ensure dyslexic individuals are supported appropriately, working towards our vision of a world where dyslexic individuals are valued and celebrated for the strengths they have to offer.”

The support events are free but ticketed and need to be booked in advance. The full programme and booking details can be found on Dyslexia Sparks’ Eventbrite page Further details can also be found on the charity’s Facebook page, Twitter and website.

Optional donations via the charity’s JustGiving page are welcomed from attendees to help support the charity with its awareness-raising work and family support events.

Call 01482 234856 or email office@dyslexia-sparks.org.uk for more information.

Holiday home company ABI pledges over £100,000 in support of Yorkshire charities

Beverley-based holiday home manufacturer, ABI, has announced a donation package of over £100,000 to support charities across the Yorkshire region.

Having pledged £10 for each home sold since September 2021, the funds will be donated to four charities - Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Candlelighters, Hull 4 Heroes and Neighbourhood Network.

The money raised by ABI will go towards invaluable resources for each charity, from local community projects to helping fund helicopter trips for the air ambulance.

For The Candlelighters Trust, a Leeds-based charity that supports children with cancer and their families, these funds will help to provide talking therapy for parents for a whole year.

Emily Wragg, CEO at Candlelighters Trust, said: “Families across Yorkshire use our services day in, day out. Without generous donations such as this one, we simply can’t provide that service we know is so needed.”

Hull 4 Heroes, a charity working to support ex-service personnel, will be able to use the donations to help fund its ongoing Veterans Village project in the city. Neighbourhood Network, also based in Hull, will put the funds towards growing its operations in the city and bringing on more volunteers to support the charity’s efforts.

Richard Jones, CEO at ABI, said: “These charities are all incredibly close to our hearts, having been personally selected by team members across the business. It’s so important to us to support such wonderful causes in our community, and these charities do some truly fantastic work. We are committed to making sure every little thing we do makes a big difference.”

Paul Matson, CEO at Hull 4 Heroes, said: “Without generous donations such as this from ABI UK, we simply wouldn’t be able to provide the support that we do. These funds will go such a long way in helping us to continue the work we do, which so many people across the region appreciate and need so much.”

Beverley historians launch new guide to East Yorkshire and York

A new, lavishly illustrated guide to East Yorkshire and York, has been written by Beverley historians Susan and David Neave, and published by the Heritage Shell Guide Trust.

In 1935 John Betjeman, the future Poet Laureate, initiated a series of guides to the English counties, funded by the Shell Petroleum Company. These popular guides continued to be published until 1994 but, strangely, Yorkshire was never covered.

The series has been revived by the Heritage Shell Guide Trust, no longer linked with the Shell company, and a volume on East Yorkshire and York has just been published. Written by Susan and David Neave, who have compiled numerous books on the history and buildings of the towns and villages of this region, the work covers the local authority areas of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the City of Kingston upon Hull and the City of York and its constituent villages.

It is the only available guide of this type to cover all the towns and villages in the current East Riding. Almost everywhere has an entry dealing with the character, historic buildings, personalities and interesting aspects of the history of the settlement.

The sections on Beverley, Hull and York are in the form of guided walks with clear maps and directions for each walk.

There are 250 illustrations, including three colour paintings of East Riding scenes by David Hockney, a collage generously created especially for the book by the York artist Mark Hearld and charming pen and ink illustrations by the late Eugene Fisk.

Most of the photographs were taken especially for the book and are in colour, but there some that are monochrome, echoing the character of the original Shell Guide series.

The 250-page book, priced £24.95, is receiving a special by-invitation launch at Sledmere House this week and will be available from local bookshops this month, making it an ideal Christmas present for anyone interested in the rich heritage of East Yorkshire and York.

Susan and David Neave will be signing copies at Beverley Bookshop, Butcher Row, Beverley, on Tuesday, October 18, from noon to 2pm. Call Dr Susan Neave on 07706 158284 or email susananeave@gmail.com for further information.

Brandesburton Petanque Club raises £2,100 in 24-hour charity 'boule-a-thon'

Members of Brandesburton Petanque Club raised £2,100 at a recent 24-hour “boule-a-thon", held at the clubhouse in Catwick Lane, Brandesburton. The event was organised to raise much-needed funds for the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) Hornsea watch station and Hornsea Inshore Rescue.

Inspiration for the event came from a member who was injured on the beach at Hornsea; both these organisations came to her aid and were responsible for providing help and assistance in getting her to hospital.

The teams played the game for 24 hours, non-stop, in three-hour stints - the final session was a celebratory game for as many members as were available to join in.

Six members attended the recent official presentations, when chair Keith Bardon and treasurer David Warnett gave cheques to the value of £1,050 to each of the charities.

Sue Hickson Marsay, chair of Hornsea Inshore Rescue, and Malcolm Herring, NCI Hornsea station manager, received the cheques at their stations - both expressed their team’s gratitude to all the club members for their commitment to the fundraising.

Malcolm said: “The total sum raised is excellent, and will certainly provide our station with much-needed funds for the coming winter, when we expect to suffer as our operational costs increase, as everyone's does."

Sue said: “Absolutely fantastic, it’s so important we keep funds coming in to ensure we can continue saving lives at sea. We thank everyone who participated in the boule-a-thon to help raise us much-needed funds, it was lovely to meet everyone and lto let them see the crew go through their rough weather training exercise.”

Everyone welcome to hear talk on gardens at National Trust meeting in Cottingham

A meeting of the East Yorkshire Association of the National Trust will be held on Thursday, October 20, at 7.30pm at Cottingham Civic Hall.

Glennis Whyte will give a talk entitled Where Earth and Sky Meet - National Trust Gardens in the York Area. All are welcome. The cost is £3 for non-members.

For further details, please call Professor Keith Bottomley, vice-chair/honorary secretary, East Yorkshire Association of the National Trust, on 01482 842461.

Cottingham Pavilion supports Cottingham Neighbourhood Watch

KGV Cottingham Community Trust has kindly donated the use of its meeting room to Cottingham Neighbourhood Watch hub.

The hub is currently looking for local co-ordinators - if you are interested, please call Victoria on 07889 559683 or email Victoriarileynhw@gmail.com

The next Cottingham Neighbourhood Watch meeting will take place at Cottingham Pavilion, KGV Playing Fields, Northgate, on Tuesday. October 11, 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Support hospice fundraiser for the good of your elf

Thousands of children across Hull and East Yorkshire will be donning their elf hats and boots to help support local charity, Dove House Hospice, this December by taking part in the Elf Run fundraiser.

The Elf Run is simply a sponsored walk, run or tiptoe (or perhaps a combination of all three) and will be promoted to nursery schools and primary schools across the region.

Dan Clipson, senior fundraiser at Dove House, said: “Our Elf Run is a great way for children to be engaged with the hospice and learn more about who we are and how we help in the community.

"Schools enjoy the flexibility of setting the date, distance and location of their Elf Run and it is hoped that, collectively, schools across the region help to raise £45,000 towards our patient care. Many schools are also taking up the opportunity of an assembly so their children know and understand the cause that they are very kindly raising money and awareness for."

There is no minimum sponsorship requirement. Every pound raised will help to ensure Dove House Hospice can continue to provide its specialised care for their patients at Christmas time.

For more information, contact the Dove House Hospice Fundraising team by emailing fundraising@dovehouse.org.uk or by calling 01482 785743.

'Hessle Roaders' brought to life in theatre group's heritage walk event

Hull theatre company and charity Spinoff Productions is to hold a Hessle Road Heritage Walk event next month.

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, two walks will take place daily, at 11am and 2pm, each lasting about an hour, from Thursday to Sunday, October 27 to 30. They will provide an opportunity for people to learn about the history of the Hessle Road area in an engaging way, as various actors will take on the roles of famous Hessle Roaders from the past during the walks.

There will be live music and an opportunity for participants to visit the Heritage Museum and Rayners public house as the walkers wend their along Hessle Road. The meeting point is at the top of Coltman Street (Hessle Road end) on the grass verge where the benches are situated.

There will be a maximum of 25 audience members / walkers per event and they will be greeted along the way by the participating actors. This is a free event and tickets can be accessed via Eventbrite.

Through the work of Hull historian Dr Alec Gill MBE and Spinoff artistic director Honor Pallant, the walk event is expected to provide an “insightful and informative” experience for all to enjoy.

A spokesperson said: “Come with us on a journey and meet some of the people who lived and were proud of being ‘Hessle Roaders’ as we walk the very same streets they lived and grew up on. Many people who grew up on Hessle Road have become names synonymous with fame - Lillian Bilocca, Joe Longthorne, Amy Johnson, Johnny Whiteley and Tom Courtenay, to name just a few.

“Join us and you will come to realise the rich history that surrounds Hessle Road including the family-named shops which have withstood the passing years, the churches that have seen many people arrive and depart and the pubs which have provided entertainment throughout the years.”

Classic car show raises over £5,000 for cancer charity

A two-day classic car show organised by Weighton Wolds Rotary Club proved to be the most successful in its eight-year history. More than 150 classic vehicle owners the club raise £5,391 for York Against Cancer.

John Ducker, classic car enthusiast and Weighton Wolds Rotary Club member, said the first day of the show saw 141 cars in attendance that were then joined by 12 vintage motorcycles on a run from Fimber; the second day of the show featured 125 vehicles.

"This is the most cars we have had over the two days, the most visitors we have ever had, and a record-breaking amount of money raised for York Against Cancer," said John. "We're very pleased with how the show went and would like to thank everyone who contributed to its success, from the car owners themselves and to Pocklington Lions, who donated £500 towards the total amount; the support from Drakes for sponsoring the Best in Show prizes, Langlands for the venue and Rotary Club members was also much appreciated. We're looking forward to organising the event again next year."

In addition to the funds raised by Weighton Wolds Rotary Club from donations and a raffle, generous members of the public donated over £100 directly to York Against Cancer. Heather Atkinson, deputy CEO and head of finance at the charity, said: "Thanks so much to the team at Weighton Wolds Rotary Club for their continued support of York Against Cancer and for choosing us once again to benefit from the proceeds of their annual classic car show and for organising such a great event. There was a fabulous atmosphere with lots of people and an amazing number of cars."

The Classic Car Show takes the amount raised by the chartered Rotary Club to over £103,000 since its inception in 2014. The club meets at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month in the Bay Horse in Market Weighton. For more information, please call secretary John Moulder on 07511 699898 or email johnmoulder47@gmail.com

Exclusive 'Bubbles and Blooms' event supports Bridlington Lifeboats

An exclusive Bubbles and Blooms open gardens event that saw Sewerby Hall’s walled garden open during the evening for the first time raised vital funds for Bridlington RNLI.

The backdrop of the beautiful English country garden with the extra attractions of Pimm’s, prosecco, strawberries and cream and a helping of chamber music, drew 50 people to the event, with ticket sales realising £500 to help save lives at sea.

Guests were invited to take a stroll around the garden in the evening sunshine and take part in an RNLI themed quiz while enjoying the music of violinist Ben Couper. The event, held on Friday, September 2, was the first of what is hoped will become an annual event in aid of the Bridlington Lifeboats.

Bob Taylor, water safety officer with the RNLI, said: “The RNLI gardens even is a first for both Bridlington Lifeboats and Sewerby Hall. We are thrilled with the response from supporters coming out to enjoy these lovely gardens and helping save lives at sea.

“We would like to thank the visitors for their generosity and the management and staff of Sewerby Hall for letting us use the walled gardens. Hopefully this will become an annual event.”

Music, song and a sprinkling of West End glitz in Beverley show

West End and TV actress Catherine Terry will be appearing at East Riding Theatre, Beverley, on Saturday, September 3, with her Evening of Music & Song.

The Hull-born entertainer’s Evening of Music & Song is the culmination of several years in the making. With her talented pianist, Jay Taylor, she devised a show filled with songs from the world of theatre.

Sprinkled with anecdotes and amusing stories of showbiz, and some musical wizardry from Jay on the keyboards, this evening is “filled with warmth, humour, fun and a little bit of West End glamour”, according to Catherine, whose West End credits include Cats, 42nd Street, Me and My Girl and Follies.

The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost £15 (£14 concessions).

Autumn Fair offers feasting and festivities at Burton Agnes Hall

Bringing together an inspiring group of local food, drink and craft exhibitors, the Autumn Fair at Burton Agnes Hall is a jolly weekend of shopping, feasting and festivities around the Elizabethan family home.

During the weekend of October 8 and 9, the fair will include a host of stalls and activities, including topiary trimming demonstrations, gingerbread biscuit decorating, garden tours of the autumnal walled garden, and a chance to explore the grounds and woodland in all their seasonal glory.

Traditional street performances include sword dancing and Morris dancing, and the Elizabethan house will be open to explore.

Simon Cunliffe-Lister, of Burton Agnes Hall, said: "We are delighted to welcome visitors to our celebration of this glorious autumn season. There will be plenty of opportunities to start Christmas shopping from an abundance of fabulous producers, as well as sampling delicious food and drink and enjoying a variety of entertainments."

After the fair, throughout the October half-term break, Burton Agnes Hall will be running a spooky trail around the gardens with creepy Halloween scenes crafted among the creaking trees and rustling bushes.

The Autumn Fair is open to visitors from 10am to 5pm, admission costs £9 for adults, £6.50 for children (4-15 years), free for under-fours. Please note there is an additional charge for entry to the Hall. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at https://burtonagnes.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Swift response by housebuilder to concerns over 'red list' birds

Barratt Developments has announced the installation of its 4,000th swift nesting brick. The housebuilder has been installing the homes for swifts into its properties, including those in its Yorkshire East division, since 2016.

The work is part of its partnership with the RSPB to help give nature a home by supporting wildlife on new housing developments. Building new homes for swifts is an important goal of this partnership with wildlife across the UK in trouble.

The UK’s population of swifts declined 58 per cent between 1995 and 2018, with the birds last year being added to the UK red list of conservation concern.

Swifts are an urban species of bird which use spaces in rooftops or in old buildings to make their nests. The species has seen this serious decline in numbers, in part because modern building methods can eliminate the swifts’ access to rooftops, and old buildings have been demolished over the years, reducing available nesting sites.

Since 2016, Barratt Developments has been working with the RSPB to install special swift nesting bricks that are added into the external walls of new homes as they are being built. Having now hit its goal of installing 4,000 swift bricks into its homes over the past six years, Barratt has announced a new uprated target of 7,000 swift bricks to be installed by the end of 2025.

Every year, swifts help announce the arrival of summer as they complete a 3,400 mile migration to nest and raise their young in the UK. The RSPB has also partnered with the Swift Local Network and charity, Action for Swifts, to develop Swift Mapper – a web and app-based platform that allows anyone to record swift activity and nesting sites.

Daniel Smith, managing director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, said: “Swifts are such important birds, and we are pleased with the 4,000 swift bricks we have installed so far. But, we have to keep on working hard with the RSPB to give these birds even more homes, which is why we are raising our target by another 3,000 swift nesting bricks, aiming to install some 7,000 in total in our homes across the country by 2025. We hope that this new target will help us to continue to give nature a home.”

Apple Open Day returns with pick-your-own heritage varieties and farm nature trails to explore

East Yorkshire's Side Oven Bakery has announced the return of its Apple Open Day. On Sunday, October 16, visitors can enjoy picking organic apples from the heritage orchard, exploring the farm's nature trails and enjoying some baked treats from the award-winning bakery.

The event, at Carr House Farm, Foston on the Wolds, YO25 8BS, is from 10am to 3pm. Entry is free but please pre-book an arrival timeslot by emailing bakery@sideoven.com with how many are in your group.

Apple picking offers a range of heritage varieties to choose from, including eating and cooking apples.

The farm nature trail and woodland walks are free for visitors to roam at their leisure with a chance to spot local wildlife, including hares, deer and buzzards. The trail takes about 40 minutes while the woodland walks are shorter (about ten minutes) and the main path is suitable for prams and wheelchairs; please bring suitable footwear. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Side Oven Bakery products will be available (pre-order and collect on the day) and takeaway teas/coffees and cake will be on sale on the day, plus a small amount of fresh-baked breads.

Sale of former show home wares supports disadvantaged children in Yorkshire

Beal Homes staff have raised funds to help disadvantaged children in Yorkshire through a sale of housewares from the housebuilder’s former show homes.

From lamps and light fittings to candles and cushions, the “Beal Emporium” was held at Beal’s head office in Hessle, East Yorkshire and raised £1,000 for Yorkshire Children’s Charity’s “Schools Out” project.

Schools Out provides a series of events for children who are at a disadvantage in life due to disability, ill health or financial circumstances. The activities give children the opportunity to explore and enjoy the world around them.

Sue Waudby, Beal’s sales and marketing director, said: “We share Yorkshire Children’s Charity vision of making dreams happen and believe every child should have the opportunity to succeed.

“When we realised we had an assortment of houseware from our former show homes that we no longer needed, we wanted to find a good home for them and raise money for an important cause at the same time.

“The Schools Out project transforms the lives of so many children across Yorkshire, providing them with opportunities and experiences they otherwise would not have, and we’re pleased to be able to support its great work.”

Yorkshire Children’s Charity launched in January 2022 with a vision to ensure every child or young person in Yorkshire has a fair chance to succeed and to make childhood poverty a thing of the past.

Charlotte Farrington, CEO of Yorkshire Children’s Charity, said: “As a new charity, it was clear from the start that Beal shared our vision and passion. As a family-owned business, they understood everything that we’re trying to achieve and we really felt connected with them.

“From the outset, Beal went above and beyond to support the work we do. On behalf of Yorkshire Children’s Charity, I would like to thank Beal Homes and its staff for their support."

Turn over a new leaf and apply to community tree planting fund

The 2022 East Riding of Yorkshire Community Tree Planting Fund is now open for applications.

East Riding Council welcomes applications for funding, for up to £5,000, for the purposes of creating new areas of native woodland, planting new clusters of native trees, or establishing new individual native standard trees.

There are no restrictions on who can apply to the fund for a grant, and it is envisaged that applications will be received from a range of individuals and groups such as private and public landowners, farmers and land managers, community groups, businesses, community organisations, charities, town and parish councils, schools and faith groups.

As well as the East Riding of Yorkshire Community Tree Planting Fund, Humber Forest offers access to up to 100 per cent funded tree planting.

Humber Forest is the community forest for Hull and East Yorkshire, working in partnership with Hull and East Riding councils, local businesses, community groups, schools and organisations such as the Woodland Trust and the Forestry Commission.

There is no application process for Humber Forest - the team works with you to plan the project, complete any checks on your behalf, and, should you want it, works with two charity partners to assist in the delivery of your project, all at no cost to yourselves.

It funds hedgerows, woodland and shelter belt planting, and potentially standard tree planting on farms, private land and estates, schools, public and private parks, amenity land, and within private business land. Each site will also receive funding for up to five years' maintenance of the trees.

There is no upper limit to project size; however the minimum planting size is 0.08 hectares of planting (approximately 200 trees).

For more information on the Humber Forest, please click here or email humber.forest@eastriding.gov.uk

For applications to the East Riding of Yorkshire Community Tree Planting Fund, these should be made via the FlexiGrant system.

Both funds are subject to their own criteria, neither normally supports work within domestic gardens.

Weekend celebration of the arts for Pocklington area

Creatives from East Yorkshire are opening their doors to the public for a weekend celebration of the arts this autumn.

In just a few short years, Pocklington Area Open Studios has rapidly become one of the premier events of its kind in the county, this year including 27 artists in 13 attractive locations and drawing visitors from far and wide, with the event running over the weekend of October 1 and 2, 10am to 5pm both days.

Set in the beautiful villages within a ten-mile radius of the bustling market town of Pocklington, the area also incorporates the stunning Yorkshire Wolds and the Lower Derwent Valley.

This compact and enjoyable art trail celebrates quality craftsmanship in its many forms, including paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and photography. Visitors will be able to meet this diverse and welcoming group of makers and painters in person – many in their own studios and creative surroundings.

They will be able to see previews of the artists’ latest works, chat about the wide and varied creative processes, and have the option to buy directly from the creators, as well as discuss commissions and learn about workshops and courses. Many venues will be offering refreshments and some will be doing demonstrations.

Find pockareaopenstudios on Facebook and @pocklingtonareaopenstudios on Instagram.

Arco awards £10,000 to Hull-based charity CatZero

Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, has awarded £10,000 to Hull-based charity CatZero.

The organisation creates unique employability programmes for young people, families, single parents, and adults to help them move onto employment, education, or training; Arco's donation will be used to assist with the maintenance costs of the charity’s yacht, which is used to deliver a range of training courses and presents the opportunity of sailing on a 72ft challenge yacht for eight days.

Arco’s Community Panel donated the funds as part of their longstanding relationship with CatZero; the business has previously bought and sponsored the sail onboard the yacht and allocates a £5,000 a year fund for the charity to spend on products with Arco.

CatZero has historically supported Arco with teambuilding sessions for colleagues from the business' Learning and Development and Senior Management Teams.

Anna Harvatt, community engagement manager at Arco, said: “Arco has a long-standing relationship with CatZero and is proud to be continuing this partnership.

“In addition to the funds for yacht maintenance and new equipment for 2022/2023, we’re working closely with CatZero on their latest employability programme that gives participants the skills to enter the world of work as well as showcase some of the exciting careers available at Arco.

“Working with charities like CatZero also provides opportunities for our colleagues to volunteer their time and expertise to support others. Showing participants, the world of work, can provide the spark they need to get back into employment, education, or training.”

Sailing on CatZero’s yacht is fundamental to delivering programmes to those in need of support across the region and at least 120 people will benefit from the programmes each year. The charity delivers activities that address mental health awareness, health and wellbeing, employability, and help build new skills.

Arco’s recent donation will enable the replacement of a much-needed on-board generator, allowing many people from deprived communities to continue to benefit from life changing experiences for the foreseeable future.

Pete Tighe, operations and partnership manager at CatZero, said: “CatZero is proud and thankful to be supported by Arco. The support that it gives will help with the sustainability of the charity, moreover, the passion of its staff shines through and will benefit the participants in the joint working that we are planning to undertake.”

Still time to enter new Bridlington beach fun run

Although bookings are now closed for the inaugural Bridlington Beach 5K on Sunday, September 4, there is still a chance to enter the Fun Run on the same day.

The Fun Run will be for children, and those adults who do not wish to run the full 5k. It will cost £2 per entrant, and all participants will receive a medal. Entrants for the Fun Run can just turn up on the day to take part.

The event is seen as an exciting new addition to the calendar in the resort, and hopes are high that it will become an annual occasion, arranged initially by the Coastal Services team of East Riding Council, Bridlington Road Runners and the Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District (BID).

The event is being held in conjunction with Comic Con, being hosted at Bridlington Spa on the same day. For those who fancy doing the 5k or Fun Run dressed as their favourite comic book hero, there will be a prize for the best dressed, to be awarded by the Comic Con judges.

Councillor Mike Medini, portfolio holder for culture, leisure, libraries and customer service, said: “This new event will be great for Bridlington, and will undoubtedly help the health and wellbeing of the town’s residents.

"People will be able to take part just for fun, or perhaps to raise money for charity, and we will also be offering prizes for the best fancy dress as well, especially as the event will coincide with Bridlington Comic Con.”

Martyn Coltman, director, Yorkshire Coast BID, said: “It will be fantastic to see so many participants, as this is a great way to have fun with family and friends and raise money for charity. This is a great example of where outside events can complement other activities around the town for the benefit of the business community.”

Full details can be found at bridlingtonbeach5k.co.uk

Open Art returns to Beverley

The 23rd Open Art Exhibition will be at Beverley Art Gallery from September 24 until January 7, it has been announced. After an enforced break since 2019, the team at the art gallery are looking forward to welcoming back Open Art, which always proves popular with participants and visitors alike.

Budding participants should read the conditions of entry and bring their work and entry form to the art gallery up until Thursday, September 1 (closed Bank Holiday Monday, August 29).

Selection will take place on September 2 by well known Beverley artists and tutors Neil Helyard and Mimi Claughton.

All artists should phone the gallery on 01482 392782 on September 5, 6 or 7 to learn if their work has been selected. All entrants, whether their work is selected or not, are invited to attend the exhibition launch on September 24, from 1pm to 3pm.

Those whose work is not selected will be able to collect it on September 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.

Nial Adams, museums and archives manager, said : “I am thrilled that Beverley Art Gallery will be hosting another Open Art exhibition - it's always wonderful to see the amazing talent we have in the region.

“I am very excited to see this year's entries and would like to extend my thanks in advance to all the artists submitting their work. I cannot wait to see the walls of Beverley Art Gallery coming alive with their art."