Category: Society

Chatty Bus back on the road to connect local communities

by editor1 March 20233 March 2023

Local bus company, East Yorkshire, is bringing back its Chatty Bus, an initiative that aims to fight social isolation and promote connection and local communication with the help of Age UK HEY (Hull and East Yorkshire) and local internet provider KCOM.

Ukrainian pets show their appreciation after huge donation from Hull business

by editor1 March 20231 March 2023

Hundreds of shelter animals caught up in the war in Ukraine are being fed with food donated by a Hull firm.

Society

Help WISHH raise smiles for sick children this Easter

by editor28 February 202328 February 2023

Hull Hospital’s WISHH Charity is helping raise smiles across children’s wards by providing arts, crafts, games and other themed items to help keep children and young people occupied over the Easter holiday period. Here’s how you can get involved.

Attend Mind’s Masquerade Gala and join the fight for better mental health

by editor26 February 202326 February 2023

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind will be holding a Masquerade Gala to raise much needed funds and awareness so that they can be there for more local people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

East Yorkshire bakery raises £868 of funds for earthquake victims

by editor24 February 202324 February 2023

A local bakery spread the love this Valentine’s Day to help those devastated by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

East Yorkshire’s Ukrainian hub working to “make good things happen” as they prepare to mark anniversary of Russian invasion

by editor11 February 202311 February 2023

A woman who opened a Ukrainian restaurant in Hull to support the humanitarian effort in her homeland is to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion with a special event to raise awareness of her country’s food and culture.

Society

Library of equipment used by charities gets new home thanks to a local business

by editor9 February 20239 February 2023

A caretaker is celebrating after the library of charity equipment he looks after was given a bigger home with help from a Hull business.

Could you take on the muddiest challenge in East Yorkshire this year?

by editor9 February 20239 February 2023

Dove House is once again hosting its extremely popular event Get Caked at Sledmere House on Sunday 16 April 2023. Be quick to grab a place fast as it’s sure to sell out.

Society

Could you be in with the chance of winning £2023 while supporting your local hospice?

by editor1 February 20231 February 2023

Terrance received end-of-life care at Dove House late last year, his life partner of 36 years David shared their story in support of the hospice.

Downright Special charity receives funding and support worth over £50,000 from the Matthew Good Foundation

by editor29 January 202329 January 2023

The Matthew Good Foundation has donated £50,000, plus additional support to produce a promotional video, to Downright Special, a Hull-based charity whose aim is to build a brighter future for children with Down Syndrome by assisting in all aspects of their care and education across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.