Great Driffield Radio catches up with curator Helena Cox to find out some of her highlights during her time at Beverley Art Gallery, including the current Reflections of Japan. We also discuss the challenge of adapting during the pandemic, and the power of social media. We wish Helena all the best for her next chapter.
New business and IP Centres have opened in Goole, Bridlington Central and Beverley, and are designed for people who either want to start a new business or expand an existing business. Katherine Richardson from East Riding Libraries joins Great Driffield Radio to tell us more.
A date for your diary - Friday 31st December at Driffield Railway Station at 9AM...scrambling returns to Driffield! What is it? What happens? Have a listen to find out more from Jill Baldwin at Driffield Town Council.
Great Driffield Radio gets a top tip from Jill Baldwin at Driffield Town Council if you're looking for all 30 letters and pictures on the Driffield Christmas Trail this Christmas!
Great Driffield Radio speaks to Jill Baldwin about the Christmas Message Trail in Driffield town centre. Collect all the letters in shop windows around town and festive pictures, and you could win Discover Driffield vouchers! It's open until 10th January. Have a listen to find out how to enter.
Local singer and songwriter John Dawson has been speaking to Great Driffield Radio about his Christmas song called Santa's Still in Lockdown that he has recorded with this family and friends.
Councillor John Holtby from East Riding of Yorkshire Council tells Great Driffield Radio about the Household Support Grant. Over £2 million has been made available to qualifying households, and you'll discover whether you're eligible & receive the money very quickly. Have a listen to find out more about the criteria, and how to apply. You've only got until Christmas Eve, so don't delay.
Great Driffield Radio speaks to Eoin Rush, Director of Children, Families and Schools at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, on the results of a joint inspection by Oftsted and the Care Quality Commission that's been carried out following the SEND reforms implemented in 2014. How is the authority doing, and what is planned to address the challenges which have been identified?
Great Driffield Radio speaks to Jess McCarthy about the Lion Learners, which brings live animal experiences to public venues such as libraries. This December will include some seasonal furry friends, and could include a snake, rabbit and guinea pigs. Have a listen to find out more.
The popular Making Of Christmas exhibition is back at Sewerby Hall and Gardens! We chat to Janice Smith about what you can expect if you visit at weekends this month..
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