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Herib’s Annual Sponsored Dog Walk 

Dog lovers are being asked to start training their beloved pooches, for HERIB’s charity sponsored dog walk. 

It’s taking place on Sunday 7^th September from 11.00 am. The whole idea is to have your dog sponsored to walk across The Humber Bridge and back.

The walk is in its 6^th year, last year was a great success with about 65 dogs taking part and raising over £4000.

Dogs finishing will receive a prize and a certificate with his or her name on and how much they have raised for HERIB. The dog that raises the most sponsorship will also receive a special prize.

If you don’t have a dog don’t worry as you may able to borrow one, or as last year, a few came dressed up as a dog, which was great fun, or even bring a toy one!

We have had a good response so far and are hoping for lots more to take part this year. If you can’t make that date why not organise your own walk with friends and their dogs. We will be able to provide everything you need to make it a successful day.

Anyone interested in taking part, for sponsor forms and to register, or if you need more information, please contact Jannette or Lisa on 01482 342297 or email lisac@herib.co.uk

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From Monday 14th July, Peter Bell’s new limited edition ‘HIS-STORY’ is available to purchase. The picture is a celebration of Hull City’s promotion to the Premier League.

The picture is available from Myton Gallery in Hull as a Giclee* limited edition print in three sizes:

• A4 £59 mounted / £79 framed

• A3 £115 mounted / £135 framed

• A3+ £129 mounted / £149 framed

All are presented on acid free double mounts.

Peter was inspired to paint the picture after seeing how the weekend unfolded, gripping Hull; 100,000 people lining the route, 50,000 people in Victoria Square. Throughout history artists have recorded events. He wanted to create a piece as a ‘Medley of the whole weekend’ (hence the Wembley arch in the distance as an echo of the final). How an artist can bring all the elements together legitimately in a painting, where a photograph cannot.

*Giclee is the latest form of producing high-quality fine art prints, approved by the Fine-Art Trade Guild.  Using ink pigment which has a light-fast property guaranteed by the manufacturer well in excess of 50 years (they actually quote 75 under ideal conditions) printed onto high quality acid free fine art paper (in this case Hahnemuhle, a German company that has been in existence since 1584). Basically, it means that the picture doesn’t fade like lithographic prints do, and remains  accurate and vivid.

The vast majority of Limited Editions available from Myton Gallery are Giclee’s and if you would like any further information about Peter Bell’s picture, or any of the others available from the Gallery please give them a call on Hull 323743.

Myton Gallery is featured in Art Galleries and Dealers in Hull and Framing Services in Hull

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Inch Perfect Exclusive Lingerie

A fabulous and exclusive lingerie shop in Sutton, Hull opens it doors on Wednesday 11th June at 9 am.

The owners, Darren and Sharon Toker, welcome you to pop in and see for yourself the wonderful selection of lingerie they have on offer. 

Inch Perfect Exclusive Lingerie
86 Church Street
Sutton
Hull

Tel: 01482 707400

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Hullaballoon Balloon Specialists

Whatever occasion or event you are organising, whether personal or corporate, visit Hullaballoon on Beverley Road in Hull and be amazed by the enormous range of balloons and types of displays they provide.  For more information please click here.

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The Yorkshire Wolds stretch and arc from the chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head to the banks of the Humber Estuary at Hessle. It is some of the most picturesque and unspoilt landscape in the country - a true hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. From bustling market towns such as Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington and Market Weighton to countless pretty villages with their well-kept village greens, pubs, ponds and churches, the Yorkshire Wolds offer miles of beautiful scenery, peaceful riverside walks, woodlands teaming with wildlife and a gently undulating patchwork quilt of farmland  brimming with crops and wild flowers of every description.

The rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds are ideal for discovering by bicycle or walking and the best way to make the most of the area is to follow ‘The Wolds Way’ - a 79 mile unbroken National Trail which captures the unrivalled beauty of the region and takes in many hidden villages well off the beaten track.

Driffield - ‘The Capital of The Wolds’ - is a thriving market town with charming Victorian buildings and shops and is also home to one of the largest agricultural shows in the country. At the western edge of the Wolds is Pocklington, with it’s narrow interesting streets dominated by the splendid 15th century church, and offering lovely walks along the canal, it is an understated, quiet town which is the epitome of the whole region. A visit to Pocklington is not complete without seeing Burnby Hall & Gardens which house Europe’s largest collection of water lillies - over 5,000 different species!

Market Weighton is a 750 year old market town that once regularly held the largest sheep fair in England and was home to William Bradley, ‘The Yorkshire Giant’, who at seven feet nine inches, was the tallest Englishman ever recorded. Market Weighton is in easy reach of many public footpaths and rights of way which pass through the town, including the Yorkshire Wolds Way, The Minster Way and the Humber Way as well as the North Sea Cycle Route.

By far the most popular and most visited town in East Yorkshire is Beverley. This busy market town with it’s chic shops, fine Medieval & Georgian architecture is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in Britain. The famous Beverley Minster was founded in the 8th century and is one of the best examples of a cathedral size Gothic church in Europe. Beverley race course must be one of the most attractive courses in the country, set as it is among the open space of Beverley Westwood, and with attractions such as the city of Hull and the East Yorkshire coast within easy reach, Beverley is both fascinating & memorable and is the perfect base for discovering the beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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From the famous, white chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head to the stunning sand dunes of Spurn Point, the East Yorkshire coastline is suprising, fascinating, wild and treacherous - but always spectacular. For the visitor the East Yorkshire coast offers bustling traditional seaside towns, miles of golden sand, picturesque, peaceful walks and thousands of years of history. There is something for everyone along this glorious piece of coastline - from bird watching to fishing, sandcastles to beach combing, visiting places of interest to just escaping the crowds - the East Yorkshire coast has it all.

The whole area from Flamborough in the north to Spurn Point in the Humber Estuary has some of the finest beaches in England and is a magnet for families looking to enjoy a visit to the seaside throughout the year. But away from the bustling resorts offering family entertainment of all descriptions lies another side of the area - the peaceful serenity of long tranquil walks, discovering an abundance of wildlife and all manner of flora & fauna, historical attractions and the chance to escape from every day life.

Bempton cliffs are some of the the highest in East England, towering 200m they are home to the largest nesting seabird colonies in England. The Reserve is home to thousands of gulls, puffins, kittiwakes and cormorants and attracts avid watchers from all parts of the UK and beyond.

The area around Flamborough Head, including Thornwick Bay & Danes Syke, offers the visitor peaceful walks and spectacular coastal views with hidden caves, unusual rock formations and isolated winding pathways. Flamborough village sits in the centre of the headland with it’s famous lighthouse built in 1806.  The area of the North Sea off Flamborouigh Head is the resting ground of many ship wrecks, including the Bonhomme Richard, flagship of John Paul Jones, which was sunk by the British in 1779 in the first action of the newly-formed United States Navy. Danes Dyke, a huge 4km long ditch earthwork leading to the beach, dates back to Neolithic times and provides the visitor with unforgettable sights and invigorates the senses of all who take the time to meander along it’s narrow, sinuous pathways.

Situated on the cliff top, just south of Flamborough and overlooking Bridlington Bay, is Sewerby Hall and Gardens. This magnificent 18th century mansion attracts thousands of visitors every year and is set in 50 acres of beautiful, well kept grounds. It offers peaceful landscaped gardens as well as a pitch and putt golf course, children’s zoo & play area and tea rooms. It also houses a permanent collection of souvenirs & momentoes dedicated to the Hull-born aviator Amy Johnson who was the first woman to fly solo from the UK to Australia in 1930. There is also a bowls rink and one one the most picturesque cricket grounds in the country situated on the cliff top.

Bridlington, with it’s miles of golden sand and historic harbour, is a traditional seaside town that has been welcoming visitors since the Edwardian era.  The clean, expansive beaches are still the main attraction of a visit to Bridlington but visitors who explore the town will find the magnificent Priory Church, once one of the largest and most important monasteries in England, the ‘Old Town’ with it’s 17th century High Street and the Bayle Museum which was once the local prison. Once a thriving fishing community, Bridlington has adapted with the times and offers something for everyone - beaches, all manner of entertainment, including two 18 hole golf courses, history, a superb location and, ofcourse, delicious fish & chips!

A few mile south of Bridligton lies the small town of Hornsea. Once a centre for smuggling along the coast, Hornsea developed and expanded as an exclusive holiday resort with the arrival of the railway in the Victorian era. Home to Yorkshire’s largest natural lake, the town became known world-wide for it’s famous Hornsea Pottery which ceased production in 2000. The site of the pottery is now home to the Freeport Shopping Village offering visitors over 50 outlets selling a range of goods from designer clothing to kitchen utensils. The award-winning Hornsea Folk Museum, situated in an historic farmhouse in the town centre, gives the visitor a fascinating glimpse into rural life in Holderness from years gone by. On the edge of the town lies Hornsea Golf Club, generally regarded as one of the finest golf courses in Yorkshire.

Further down the East Yorkshire coast is the lively, seaside town of Withernsea. Offering plenty of entertainment, Withernsea is also perfect for exploring the area of Holderness. In the town centre the recently landscaped Valley Gardens is a large open space offering plenty of seating, children’s play equipment and an arena used for open-air concerts during the summer season. The inland lighthouse standing in the centre of the town gives spectacular views out to sea and of the Holderness landscape.

Beyond Withersea the coast line dwindles down to Spurn Point - a three and a half mile long spectacular hooked finger of sand and shingle banks only 50 metres wide in places -  that turns into the Humber Estuary. The whole area is a nature reserve and is perfect for bird watching, fishing or walking. This unique landscape is often referred to as ‘the oddest place in Britain’, and once visited it’s easy to see why. Spurn Point is also home to Britain’s only full-time lifeboat station.

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Not since 1910, when they were edged out on goal average by Oldham, have Hull City been as close as they are now to securing top flight football.  Always dogged by the tag of being the largest city in Europe never to have had a team in the top division of their domestic league, Hull City stand on the brink of a glorious achievement that has taken 104 years to fulfill.

With only three games left the Tigers currently sit second in the Championship table behind West Bromich Albion - a position, which if maintained until 4th May, would guarantee promotion to the Premiership for next season.

Barring a disasterous run-in, which seems unlikely as Hull have won seven of their last nine games, a place in the play-offs is assured at the very least, but how the supporters would love the Tigers to be promoted without having to endure that end-of-season nail-biting and stomach-churning climax.

So why is it that Hull City have produced this fantastic surge up the table this season - especially after finishing just one place above relegation last term?

Immense credit has to go to the players of course, but in Chairman, Paul Duffen, and a management team of Phil Brown and Brian Horton, Hull City have a back room staff that has instilled confidence in the team and their influence has been paramount in the upturn in form.

After the opening five games of the season, and with only one win in that time, Hull City sat in 20th place. Until mid-December the Tigers form, and position in the table, was very up and down with little momentum gained. It was at this point in the season that things started to change - and it came on the back of two heavy defeats at Preston and Southampton. The Tigers had lost 3-0 and Deepdale and been mauled 4-0 at St. Mary’s but bounced back with a fine 2-0 win against Leicester at the KC Stadium. Those two games at Preston and Southampton seemed to galvanise the team and from then on Hull City have put together an impressive run of form that has made their rivals sit up and take note and given loyal supporters the dream of top-flight football for the first time.

The success on the field has been based on a solid defence of goalkeeper Bo Myhill and a back four of Sam Ricketts, Michael Turner, Wayne Brown and Andy Dawson. In midfield, Dean Marney has at last shown the skills and class of a Premiership quality player and skipper Ian Ashbee is playing the best football of his career that is making him a real contender for player of the year. Up front Fraizer Campbell has been a revelation since his arrival on-loan from Manchester United and Caleb Folan has proved why City paid a club record fee to Wigan for his services with a string of eye-catching displays and vital goals. Add this together with the steadying influence and unselfish displays from the likes of Bryan Hughes, Henrik Pedersen and Jay-Jay Okocha (when fit!) and you can see why Hull have emerged as promotion front runners. And we haven’t even mentioned Dean Windass yet! The old war-horse is now in his 40th year but still has the enthusiasm and capabilities of a player half his age. He would run through a brick wall for Hull City and the influence he has had since returning to the Tigers cannot be emphasised too much - he is Mr. Hull City. Although without exception individuals have performed terrifically of late, the key to this unrivalled success has been based on teamwork. Hull have performed as a team - they attack and defend as one giving support to each other when needed. They are oozing confidence at the moment while others are suffering from nerves. They defend as a unit and always look capable of scoring goals - yes these are indeed heady days at Hull City.
 
West Brom are still favourites to secure the Championship Crown but while they, and the chasing pack, have faltered recently, Hull have maintained their momentum and run of form to suggest that the top place is not beyondthe realms of possibility. Starting with Sheffiels Utd. on Saturday, Hull City know that destiny is in their own hands - three wins (or maybe two) and that 104 year wait will finally be over.

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