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Great Yorkshire Radio speaks to Reverend Martin Faulkner about the stolen church bell at St Matthew's in Withernsea, which failed to ring for Sunday service last weekend & it was then realised it had been stolen. The bell has rung at the church since the 1930s, and the repair bill is going to be around £8000. The bell also has a unique inscription, and the church is hoping to recover it. Have a listen to find out more.

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Great Yorkshire Radio gets an update on Do It For East Riding, which has already helped over 70 organisations, and we find out how local groups can continue to benefit from the grant funding that's available.

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Great Yorkshire Radio catches up with author Matson Taylor ahead of his appearance in Beverley at this year's East Riding Festival of Words, discussing his book The Miseducation of Evie Epworth, which has just been released in paperback and is the festival's Big Read.

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James Watt chats to Jeff Wayne about the origins of War of the Worlds, the longevity of the CD in the album charts, and we get to know a bit about Jeff's background & how he got into composing one of the world's most iconic soundtrack scores. How did he persuade Richard Burton to do his famous spine-chilling narration? We also discuss Liam Neeson's role in the Arena tour, along with Claire Richards, Kevin Clifton and a certain Justin Heyward! The show comes to Leeds and Hull in April 2022.

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This Sunday, the 36th Amateur Hornsea Radio Rally is taking place at the Driffield Showground. If you have an interest in radio, electronics or computing, this is the event for you! We speak to Jim Woodcock to find out more about what happens at the event this weekend.

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East Riding Libraries is encouraging us to get reading, get listening and get watching...from Monday 18th October, it's Get Online Week. Gary Smith from East Riding Libraries joins Great Yorkshire Radio to tell us more about the week, with events in Beverley, Bridlington and Gilberdyke. Have a listen to find out more.

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Stewart Ward tells Great Yorkshire Radio why it's a great time to visit Sewerby Hall & Gardens right now. The House is open weekends only, and the gardens are currently free to stroll around until 22nd October. Stretch your legs and enjoy the Autumn colours! There's also a spooky week of activities coming up for Spooky Sewerby in the run-up to Hallowe'en during the half term (entry charges apply). Have a listen to find out more.

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Great Yorkshire Radio catches up with the Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Jonathan Owen. We cover the vaccination take-up rate in East Yorkshire, the rollout of the flu jab during the coming months, the consultation on how the Council engages with its customers, a review on Beverley's Saturday Market and its pedestrianisation, the new East Riding Leisure facility at Haltemprice and the recent free compost giveaway.

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We feel old all of a sudden! The 1980s is on display at Goole Museum until Christmas Eve in a new exhibition, covering everything from the Iron Lady to VHS tapes. It's a look back at a decade which saw huge technical leaps, memorable music, fashion, childrens' toys and big political moments. Dr Alex Ombler tells Great Yorkshire Radio more about it.

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From learning to walk in a pair of heels to how he ended up taking to the Strictly ballroom dancefloor, Watty chats to Ore Oduba, who's starring in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. We also find out what Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins was like. Was it as gruelling as it looked on the telly?

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