Spring has sprung, and at last thoughts can turn to longer days and warmer temperatures. It also means that East Riding Leisure’s Spring Into Fitness membership offer is back, a chance to invest in health and well-being this Spring.
Easter at Sewerby Hall and Gardens will see two weeks of events and fun activities, including the legendary medieval jousting on Easter Sunday, and the opening of a brand new Woodland Activity area.
Mark Blakeston has decided to stand as an Independent Candidate in the Driffield & Rural Ward in the upcoming local council elections.
Mark told Great Driffield Radio:
"After receiving lots of encouragement and support, followed by much thought and deliberation, I’ve decided to stand in the forthcoming East Riding elections on 4th May as an Independent Candidate in the Driffield & Rural Ward.
"Many people will know that I’ve worked with Driffield Town Council for several years and that I’m passionate about East Yorkshire, the Wolds, Driffield and local villages – so I see this as an opportunity to ensure Driffield and the surrounding area are always high on the agenda at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC).
"I’m not setting out to promise to deliver a whole list of things because quite frankly, until I’m elected on to East Riding Council, I don’t know what’s possible. What I will promise though is that I will work hard to get a consistent hearing for our area. I’ve no strong political opinions - in fact, I’d question the need for them at a local level - however, I’m willing to work with any other East Riding Councillors to get things done if it benefits Driffield & Rural.
"Driffield and the rural area are facing lots of challenges, and with those will come opportunities to change things for the better. I’d like to think that I’ve a track record for getting involved with local issues, working with others to sort our problems and deliver projects that make a real difference. This is the ethos that I will take forward if elected as an East Riding Councillor representing Driffield & Rural."
A man has been told to pay £1,281 for breaching an order handed to him for being involved in suspected wildlife offences in the Driffield area.
The team at the zoo at Sewerby Hall and Gardens have announced, with great sadness, the death of Rosie, thought to be the world’s oldest Humboldt penguin, just a few weeks short of her 33rd birthday.
In their first event for 2023, members of the Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) are making the final touches to their annual model railway show. Now in its 6th year, the event will be held in Driffields largest events space, the Rix Pavilion on Driffield Showground on Saturday 18 March 2023 from 10am until 4pm.
New electric vehicle charging points are to be installed in on-street locations across the East Riding over the next year.
The Driffield Agricultural Society are honoured to announce that Her Royal Highness, the Countess of Wessex has been elected as their President during their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 15th February.
Millions of passengers across England will benefit from £155 million Government support to cap bus fares at £2, maintain services and ensure people can travel affordably.
Adventure Cinema will return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens with three outdoor showings on giant screens in May.
Throughout February half term, local provider IntraHealth will be offering pre-booked appointments for the NHS flu vaccine for Reception to Year 6 children and eligible secondary school children (Year 7 to 9) who missed their in-school vaccine clinic.
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