Listen Again - Interviews

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 Driffeld Radio to tell us more about the week, with events in Beverley, Bridlington and Gilberdyke. Have a listen to find out more about the vast array of digital resources on offer from your local library service.

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Stewart Ward tells Great Driffield 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 Driffield 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 Driffield Radio more about it.

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Sally Hayes tells Great Driffield Radio all about the new chocolate exhibition coming to Treasure House in Beverley, enabling you to find out about the history of the cocoa bean. It's running until Saturday 4th December! Have a listen to find out more.

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We get the latest travel advice from Steve Riley at Ashley Adams Worldchoice, including thing getting a lot easier if you're double vaccinated to go abroad. UK holidays are still in high demand, and there are some Balearic bargains to be had!

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Kimberley Harston tells Great Driffield Radio more about the Three Little Fish & The Big Bad Shark, a show for 3-7 year olds which is touring the East Riding, including Pocklington, Hornsea, Anlaby and North Cave. Under The Sea Saturday also features a real life mermaid! You need to book in advance, so have a listen to find out more and check out www.festivalofwords.co.uk.

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Kimberley Harston from East Riding Libraries joins Great Driffield Radio with details of some kids' events coming up this Autumn, as part of their East Riding Festival of Words. Author and illustrator Christina Litton is doing an interactive drawing and storytelling workshop aimed at 3-7 year olds, plus there's a unique scientific twist on the Very Hungry Caterpillar! Superhero Sunday includes a Make Your Own Superhero Puppet worksop, a Superhero Drawing workshop and Sleepy Tales for Superheroes. Have a listen to find out more, and click onto www.festivalofwords.co.uk.

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Great Driffield Radio finds out about Brighter Journeys, a new campaign that's been launched alongside Network Rail to support rail passengers' mental health. We chat to Jake Mills, who is the founder and CEO of Chasing The Stigma, about why now is an important time for this initiative following the pandemic.

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Prepare to be scared witless from 8th to 31st October at Hallowscream at York Maze! We catch up with Farmer Tom to find out about the huge fire, light and laser show, which is new for this year, and hear about the terrifying event which this year's scares are based on.

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