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NEW EXHIBITION AT SKIDBY WINDMILL

A new exhibition is now showing in the village life gallery at Skidby Windmill.
Produced by volunteers from the East Riding Rural Life Project, the exhibition is entitleed "Ox-head and Gruel - a story of Almshouses and Workhouses in the East Riding of Yorkshire" and it is on from now until the end of August.
Taking care of the poor and the elderly was as important in the past as it is today. The answer then was to use almshouses and workhouses. This exhibition explains where they were situated and what daily life was like for those who lived there.
Skidby Windmill is open every day from 10am to 5pm.

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RETURN TO ROUNDERS

A Return to Rounders session for men and women is starting up at Beverley Leisure Complex on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm starting on 8 May.
These informal sessions are £1 per week. Come as a group or on your own and join in the fun.
Participants should meet on the field next to the train line that runs alongside the Complex.
For more information please contact Sam James on 07881 843197 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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LATEST EXHIBITION BY THE ART CREW AT GALLERY@THESPA

Following their popular exhibitions at Gallery 58 in Goole, The Art Crew are showing their latest collection of works within Gallery@TheSpa, in Bridlington, from Monday, 7 to Sunday, 20 May.

This talented band of East Yorkshire artists, Carol Davidson, David Duncan, John Fairclough and Shirley Stinchcombe, paint together regularly to share their love of art and exchange ideas and critiques. Their work reflects each artist’s own individual and distinctive style and depict a variety of subjects.

Visitors can expect to see a selection of vibrant, original work in oils and watercolours, from floral to landscapes. Evocative, imaginative and creative, all artwork is available to buy during the exhibition.

For further details of Gallery@TheSpa exhibitions booked, or to book an exhibition yourself call The Spa on (01262) 401400 or visit www.TheSpaBridlington.com

Gallery@TheSpa is open seven days a week, during normal box office hours, from 10am each day and at extended times into evenings if there is a show taking place within the building.

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SPRING ONLINE WITH EAST RIDING LIBRARIES

East Riding Libraries are inviting people of all ages and abilities to access the internet this spring by spending some time in their local library.

Spring Online is part of the UK Online centres campaign to encourage people to give computers and the internet a go this spring with expert help from library staff. Spring Online runs from Monday, 23 April to Friday, 18 May and all libraries in the East Riding are taking part.

It doesn’t matter if you have never even touched a computer before or if you already know a little bit, everyone is invited along to their local library for free sessions and you can progress onto free online courses should you want to.

Spring Online is concentrating on four areas this year:

*    Careers information using the new National Careers Service website
*    Information about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
*    Looking at and sharing your local history using the History Pin website
*    Starting free online courses using the Go-On website

Councillor Jane Evison, cabinet portfolio holder for rural issues and cultural services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Whether you want to follow your hobbies, keep in touch with family and friends or just save a bit of time and money doing the things you do everyday, the internet really does have something for everyone.

“We want to invite our residents to spend some time at their nearest library and see what the internet could do for them.  It’s completely free and our friendly and helpful staff will be on hand to offer support and guidance.”

For further information about how computers and the internet can improve your life or to check availability and make a booking, contact your local library (normal opening hours apply).

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GYMNASTICS AT BEVERLEY LEISURE COMPLEX

If you are wondering whether to enrol your child in a gymnastics program, here are some benefits of gymnastics and why this tough sport is worth a try.

There are a number of good reasons to enrol your child in a gymnastics program at Beverley Leisure Complex. Although every child is different, all children like to have fun – and that’s reason enough to try gymnastics. But as a parent you will like these other benefits of gymnastics, too:

Gymnastics Promotes Fitness for Children

Learning the sport of gymnastics is a good way for children to become physically fit. The fitness benefits children can gain by participating in a gymnastics program include body and muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance, and agility. These fitness perks not only help children stay healthy, they can be applied to other sports as well.

Gymnastics Programs Teach Discipline and Hard Work

Because gymnastics is one of the more difficult sports for children, it requires dedication and a strong work ethic. Children learn early on in the sport that they must listen to their trainers, work at perfecting their skills, and strive for success. Gymnastics programs teach the importance of discipline and hard work – and, ultimately, how they both pay off.

Gymnastics Classes Help Children Overcome Fears

Along with the challenging nature of gymnastics comes the potential for fear. While it’s true that certain gymnastics events, like the balance beam and the high bar, can be scary for children, gymnastics classes help children deal with and overcome fear through careful training and spotting, a gradual progression of skills, and a supportive environment.

Gymnastics for Children Builds Self Confidence and Determination

As children learn new skills and tricks in gymnastics, they gain more confidence and determination to build on those accomplishments. And a determined gymnast can learn to master even the most difficult skill. Even better, gymnastics is a sport that can help children feel good.
 
Coby Kemp, senior assistant facility manager, said: “Besides the benefits of gymnastics, this sport caters for all age groups and genders – two more reasons to give gymnastics a go. With so much to gain, it’s no surprise that gymnastics classes are more popular today than ever.”

Beverley Leisure Complex operates gymnastic classes for children aged 4 ½ to teenagers and has recently invested in new gymnastic equipment to help cater for all age groups and genders. The classes are operated every weekday evening.

For more information, log onto www.beverleyleisurecomplex.co.uk or to book a place ring reception on 01482 395231.

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COUNCIL TAKES ACTION ON LITTERING & DOG FOULING

East Riding of Yorkshire Council issued 43 fixed penalty notices last year for offences such as littering and dog fouling.
A £75 penalty notice is issued when an offence has been witnessed or where there is evidence.
There were  21 offences of fly posting, such as staking signs into verges or attaching placards to lamp posts; 13 penalty notices issued for littering, mainly for discarding drinks cans; three for dog fouling and six for allowing a dog onto excluded land, such as playing fields.

The fly posting offences mostly involved three companies who were fixing advertising placards on verges and roundabouts. Two of the companies were taken to magistrates court after they failed to pay the penalty notices: the courts imposed fines and costs totalling £1,910 and £9,300 respectively.
A fourth company, which trades nationally, was taken to court by the council for further offences after having previously been issued with, and paid, a number of penalty notices. The magistrates imposed fines and costs totalling £2,900.

Of the littering offences, one involved a passenger who dumped the remains of his lunch packaging out of the car window. He was seen by members of the public who took pictures on their mobile phones and reported him to the council.

He failed to pay the £75 fixed penalty and appeared before magistrates for non-payment and was given a total of £625 in fines and costs.

The three fixed penalties for dog fouling involved owners not cleaning up after their dog. All paid their fixed penalties. A further six owners were given fixed penalties for taking their dogs onto excluded land, including the beaches at Bridlington and Withernsea.

In the same 12 months the council also prosecuted six cases, issued a further six formal cautions and issued 14 warning letters for fly tipping offences under Sections 33 and 34 of the Environmental Protection Act, and for which there is no fixed penalty.

During the 12 months when all these offences took place, the council had to set aside a total of £5 million for street and beach cleansing, clearing litter and dumped waste, and disposal costs.
Nigel Leighton, director of environment and neighbourhood services, said: “Our residents are making it absolutely clear that they want us to take action where we can get evidence.

“The message to the tiny few who litter our streets and highways, who allow their dogs to foul pathways and who dump waste is that we will come after you. Tax payers’ money should be put to better use than having to clean up after those who take no pride in their community.

“We ask residents to contact us on 01482 393939 if they see anyone littering, dropping waste or an owner not cleaning up after their dog.”

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A GLIMPSE OF AFRICA THROUGH EAST YORKSHIRE EYES

The connections between the East Riding and the continent of Africa are explored in a new display at the Treasure House until the end of May.

The photograph album of Arthur Middleton, a Beverley man who was based in Africa during the Second World War with the Royal Air Force, is featured in the display.

During his war-time service he took many photographs in different African countries.  The beauty of his work is that every picture tells a story about life in Africa at that time. There are images of a Zulu wedding dress, native tribes, tribal dances and a coronation celebration.

The display also features some of the illustrations of the hunting exploits of Major Percy Marlborough Stewart’s book ‘Round the World with Road and Rifle’.

Major Stewart, of Burnby Hall near Pocklington, was an explorer and big game hunter.

Ian Mason, archives manager, said: “This display just goes to illustrate what surprises the archive collection at the Treasure House can throw up.  Who would have thought you would be able to see such fabulous pictures of African life in an archive in Beverley.”

This small exhibition is in a display cabinet in the research room in the Treasure House, which is through the doors opposite the main entrance. 

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JUBILEE JUBILATIONS FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration will take place this year on an extended weekend from 2-5 June. Queen Victoria is the only other British monarch to have achieved this milestone, back in 1897, whilst George III was the first to reach fifty years on the throne, over 200 years ago in 1809.

There is no doubt then that this is a cause for celebration and street parties and fetes will be taking place across the country.  In commemoration of this event, the staff at the council’s East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service, based in the Treasure House, Beverley, have been looking through archive material relating to previous jubilees, to see how they were celebrated.

Sam Bartle, collections officer, said: “We’ve found a number of interesting items from Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887 and one or two pieces connected with King George III’s Golden Jubilee in 1809.”

From this treasure trove of archives, a picture can be built up of what people in East Yorkshire did to celebrate. Of particular note is a programme of sporting events that took place on Beverley Westwood on Tuesday, 21 June 1887 at 2.30pm, including a half-mile flat race, with the winner obtaining 18 gallons of Jubilee Ale, a ‘climbing the greasy pole race’ that earned the lucky winner a copper kettle and a wheelbarrow race, which rewarded the fastest pusher with … a wheelbarrow. 

Interestingly there were also two women-only events, the egg race and the potato race.  Whilst the men’s events averaged around 70 entrants, only four women entered these ‘female’ races. They were A Fawcett, H Grey, A Bruce and A Gossip. One can only speculate as to why this was the case.

Further back in time, the Hotham parish church register records that this rural community celebrated George III’s Golden Jubilee in 1809 with a joint of meat and ale, distributed to every poor family and small householder and was “spent in a very suitable manner with the utmost sobriety and decorum.”

Whilst in Beverley, townsfolk gave a shilling and a loaf of bread to the local poor, a very charitable way of marking the monarch’s milestone.

For more information, call (01482) 392794 or visit the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley.

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COUNCIL WEB PAGE TO HELP EAST RIDING CELEBRATE THE DIAMOND JUBILEE

East Riding residents will be joining people across the UK and Commonwealth as they prepare to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, a celebration of the 60-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The main weekend of celebration takes place from Saturday, 2 to Tuesday, 5 June and East Riding of Yorkshire Council is planning special activities at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, The Spa Bridlington, Leisure World, the Treasure House, Goole Museum and Beverley Guildhall Community Museum. Libraries, leisure centres and other council services will also be marking the occasion.

There are also lots of jubilee events being planned by local people. Community groups hosting events can promote these on the council’s online events calendar.

Simply go to http://events.eastriding.gov.uk/ and use the online events notification form, ensuring the word ‘Jubilee’ is included in the sub-title field. The website also provides useful information about organising events.

Councillor Richard Burton, cabinet portfolio holder for civic well-being and culture at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “This summer will be one to remember for the East Riding and the country as a whole, with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Torch Relay.

“To celebrate her majesty’s 60 years on the throne, there will be a whole range of events and activities taking place across the area as well as dozens of street parties for residents and visitors to mark this historic event.”

It is worth noting that the Olympic Torch Relay will pass through the East Riding on Monday, 18 and Tuesday, 19 June, just two weeks after the Diamond Jubilee weekend.

The council is co-ordinating the Torch Relay and East Riding Gold, a lively programme of sporting and cultural activities that will ensure a local legacy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information about the Diamond Jubilee, the Torch Relay and East Riding Gold events, visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/events/ or contact Annabel Hanson, leisure, tourism and culture policy officer, on (01482) 391678 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it