Councillor Kerry Harold joins Great Driffield Radio to tell us about Dementia Action Week, and its aim to increase awareness of the vast amount of help that's available in the East Riding. Have a listen to find out more. Visit www.dementiaeastriding.org.uk for details of what's happening locally too.
We talk Volunteers' Week with Devan Witter from ERVAS, and events that are being planned for June including the Big Lunch, and the support pack available for volunteer groups, courtesy of ERVAS. Have a listen to find out more!
If you're a big Elvis fan, this is one for you! Andi Kean is competing in a big Elvis Presley competition this weekend in Blackpool, and flying the flag for the East Riding! Have a listen to find out more, and best of luck Andi!
Great Driffield Radio speaks to Ben Gilligan about the new fare zones being introduced in East Yorkshire, as well as the difficult decision to review fares in light of increasing costs. The new zones will give you more control over your journeys & potentially simplify your travel arrangements & increase value for money. Have a listen to find out more.
It's thought to date back to 1922 in its earliest form, and this year marks 100 years of the Driffield Field Trip Day! Jolyon Lawson tells Great Driffield Radio a bit more about the history of this great Driffield tradition, which sees Driffield schoolchildren making a trip to Bridlington. This year, it's happening on 3rd August for residents of Driffield. Have a listen to find out more.
We're at County Hall in Beverley talking to the Leader at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Amongst subjects covered are the latest on the Covid situation, Sewerby Hall & Gardens' plans for the half term, the forthcoming baton relay in Beverley and Market Weighton, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, the new "Shared Prosperity Fund", and a potential devolution plan. Have a listen to find out more.
Jayne Nendick from the SHoRes Centre tells Great Driffield Radio more about Withernsea on Wheels. It's a free event running on the final weekend of May, and there is so much going on, including BMX stunt shows, live music, and even the chance to 'pimp up your ride'! Have a listen to find out more.
It's not long until the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, and we chat to the new chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, John Whittle, about the planning that's happening across the country to put on special events to commemorate this once in a lifetime event, including a big event in Beverley. Have a listen to find out more.
James Cundall joins Great Driffield Radio to preview some of the events coming up this summer, including the York Spring Fair and Food Festival, which is bigger and better this year featuring children's entertainment, live bands and of course tons of food stalls! It's running for ten days from 27th May. We also chat about the Great Ryedale Maze, which is back for a third year, and something new coming to York Designer Outlet. Have a listen to find out more!
Great Driffield Radio speaks to the new Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor John Whittle, to find out more about his role, his chosen charity for the year, & a bit about his background to date. Have a listen to find out more.
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