VE-Day 80 Anniversary
The Parish Council purchased two soldier silhouettes, which were placed in the Church grounds and contributed towards the cost of celebrations in the Community Center with a live singer and refreshments. A band played at the Playing Fields and the beacon was lit. Thanks are sent to all the volunteers for their hard work.
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D-Day 80 Commemoration
The bells were rang at St Leaonards Church at 6:30pm followed by a D-Day 80 Commemoration Service by Rev. Shirley Hebdon, with a member of the school 6th form contributing by reading poems. Refreshments were served in the Church, followed by a walk to the Playing Field to watch the lighting of the beacon.
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Dogger Bank South Community Newsletter
You can register to recieve newsletters and updates for electronic or postal projects by emailing your details to dbs@rwe.com or by calling 0800 254 5459
Newsletters can also can be viewed and downloaded from the Dogger Bank South website https://doggerbanksouth.co.uk/latest-news/#newsletters There is also an interactive map on the website where visitors are able to enter their postcode and it will show where proposed onshore works are located nearby. The entire onshore cable route along with the proposed landfall zones and substation zones can be viewed on a map at. https://consultationmap.doggerbanksouth.co.uk
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How to do it for East Yorkshire
A new website has been launched to help community groups easily access information and resources that can help them deliver community activity and develop their organisations, it is a a one-stop shop to make it easier for existing and developing voluntary community groups to access advice and support. For more information, visit howtodoitforeastyorkshire.org or email the Local Growth Team at localgrowth@eastriding.gov.uk
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Memorial Tree Planted
The Parish Council planted a memoral tree in the grounds of St Leonard's Church in remembrance of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Unfortunatly the tree did not survive the winter and was replaced by small tree which a resident carefully raised from an acorn collected at the time of the late Queen's passing.
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Climate Change Strategy 2022 - 2030
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched its Climate Change Strategy 2022-2030, establishing a strategic vision and setting priorities for rapid decarbonisation and building climate resilience in East Riding.
To view the full Climate Change Strategy in full, please visit: www.eastriding.gov.uk/environment/sustainable-environment/climate-change/climate-change-what-we-do
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Safe and Sound Grant
A grant has been set up to provide home security support for residents who have limited funds to stay safe in their own homes. Residents can apply of they are disabled and/or over 60 and are renting in either the private sector or from a Housing Association. For more information click the following website link: www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety/preventing-crime