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Great Yorkshire Radio speaks to Hayley Nicholson from East Riding Libraries about the East Riding Festival of Words' poetry competition. Entries this year should be along the lines of the theme "Reasons To Be Cheerful" after the difficult couple of years we've all had, and must be a maximum of 45 lines. Have a listen to find out more, and also why Hayley would like to see a Haiku this year...
Councillor Dave Tucker joins us for another Wardwatch. We discuss the importance of washing our hands, maintaining social distance and keeping safe even if you've been double vaccinated, as we approach winter.
The Love Your High Street fund is supporting lots of activity across East Yorkshire, and there is still funding available along with business advice if needed. Councillor Jane Evison tells Great Yorkshire Radio more...if you have an idea, have a listen and get your application in!
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has bought its first fully electric minibus, and Councillor Dave Tucker tells us about plans to road test it through the winter, with the aim to make their fleet of vehicles fully electric in due course.
Great Yorkshire Radio speaks to Anne Handly from Two Rivers Community Centre about the new social supermarket that's opening in Goole on Monday 1st November. "It's not about giving handouts, it's about giving a hands up", as Anne says. Have a listen to find out more about the big support for this project that's come from Siemens and local supermarkets, and how it's open to anyone.
Women in Rock is coming to Pocklington Arts Centre on Friday 29th October, as part of a tour of the UK, and is selling fast! Jennifer joins Great Yorkshire Radio to tell us what we can expect from the show, including songs from Bonnie Tyler, Cher and Suzi Quatro. Have a listen to find out more.
Great Yorkshire Radio speaks to Councillor Jonathan Owen, Leader at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, about the huge new investment going into Holderness with the building of a new crematorium. It's a £9.4 million contract that's being carried out by Kier Construction. Have a listen to find out more about the project.
You can see the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform at Bridlington Spa on Sunday 14th November. It's perfect to entertain your 5-12 year olds, with pieces kept shorter than usual, and there are also lots of chances to sing and dance along. The show includes Let It Go from Frozen, pieces from the Greatest Showman and Monty Python...something for all ages. Lisa tells us more.
Wednesday 27th October sees an Awesome Autumn event at Hessle Mill in the Humber Bridge Country Park, including a bat trail, colouring in at the new childrens' activity area and themed story telling inside Hessle Mill. It's running from 10AM till 4PM, and everyone is welcome during the Halloween half term holidays! Dr Alex Ombler tells Great Yorkshire Radio more.
Skateboarders, BMXers, and scooter riders are ALL invited to Withernsea Skate Jam tomorrow (Saturday 23rd October) from Midday till 5. Great Yorkshire Radio speaks to Louise Cramond to find out more about this fantastic event at the Skate Park, plus activities happening for the half term at Valley Gardens.
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