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Show your support...Livvy Rooks needs to raise �5,000 before September.

Pocklington Post supports talented teenager Livvy

The Pocklington Post is launching the ‘Livvy’s Step Towards Stardom‘ campaign to help Pocklington teenager Livvy Rooks achieve her dream of attending a top stage school.

Rosa and Daisy at the garden fete (Buddist NPOC ROG130685).

Residents flock to Buddhist Centre in Pocklington for garden fete video

A wide range of attractions and stalls kept visitors to Pocklington’s Madhyamaka Centre entertained during its annual garden fete.

Bishop Wilton woman accused of spending fake notes makes crown court appearance

A WOMAN accused of spending fake £10 notes at shops around Pocklington has made her first appearance at Hull Crown Court.

Stamford Bridge Care Home to open its door to the public

Residents are invited to attend Stamford Bridge Care Home tomorrow for entertainment and refreshments.

Coffee mornings and table-top sales at venue this summer

A series of fundraising coffee mornings and table-top sales are being held at Pocklington Arts Centre over the summer.

Ryedale Dog Rescue fun show

Does your dog have the waggiest tail or the ‘most appealing eyes’? Ryedale Dog Rescue and the Pyrenean Mountain Dog Rescue are holding a fun dog show at Leconfield Kennels this Sunday between 11 am and 4pm. There will be fun classes for all dogs as well as refreshments, tombolas and tasty cake stalls. Ryedale Dog Rescue will also host a ever Driffield Fun Dog Show at the Showground on 4 August and would welcome anyone keen to volunteer their help on the day. For further information on all of the events that the charity has planned for this year visit their website www.ryedaledogrescue.com and if you are interested in volunteering for the charity in the Driffield/Beverley area please contact Vicky Foxton on 07813065085

Sport rss

Flamborough Head GC competitions secretary Chris Feast and Free Press sports editor John Edwards.

Enter the Bridlington Free Press Open Golf competition

There is just a month to go until the second Bridlington Free Press Open Competition.

stamford bridge u11

Football: Stamford Bridge under-11s success at York RI tournament

Stamford Bridge U11 Girls secured second place in the York RI tournament on Sunday.

Tennis: Pocklington Tennis Club Ladies and Mixed team reports

Pocklington Ladies A team welcomed Driffield LTC, and regular pairs Ruth Hill/Emma Owen and Mel Duncan/Lisa Eade both ran out easy winners of all three sets.

Tennis: Pocklington Tennis Club Men’s reports

Pocklington’s Men’s B team faced Long Riston A at home, but the visitors turned up at Pocklington with only two couples, immediately giving the home side a 3-0 advantage.

Cricket: Stamford Bridge sides struggle with top sides

Stamford Bridge 1st XI entertained Studley Royal, who showed their class to take the win over Bridge.

Cricket: Woodhouse Grange CC round-up

For the third time in five league matches, Woodhouse Grange first team were held up by the opponents’ last pair battling out for a draw at Acomb on Saturday.

Breakfree Holidays

Lifestyle rss

Britty Britty Bang Bang by Hugh Dennis

Book review: Britty Britty Bang Bang by Hugh Dennis

Hugh Dennis wasn’t quite sure how to react when his friend, Irish comedian Ardal O’Hanlon, told him he was the most British person he had ever met.

Holme-on-Spalding Moor village hall.

Village set for busy weekend of events for all to enjoy

A variety of fun-filled events are planned for the first Holme Grown Weekend later this month in Holme-on-Spalding Moor.

The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig

Book review: The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig

Nick Taussig is determined we should never forget the brutal excesses of Stalin’s Soviet Russia…

No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs

Book review: No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs

As Test match cricket enjoys a resurgence of interest, thanks in no small part to Lancashire’s Andrew Flintoff and the unforgettable series against Australia in 2005, what better time to take a closer look at this inimitable game?

Flappers

Book review: Flappers by Judith Mackrell

Long before ‘the sisterhood’ burnt their bras in the 1970s, a diverse group of young women were declaring their female independence in the same spirit of reckless determination.

Barbara Wood, chair of the East Riding Artists group

Artwork with an edge at Pocklington Arts Centre

An exhibition of artwork with an edge is being held at Pocklington Arts Centre.

Community rss

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Society sponsor Driffield Show

The organisers of the Driffield Show have announced that Cyril the Squirrel and his Terrier Racing Display team will be making a welcome return to the 138th Driffield Show on Wednesday, 17 July.

Vixen gears up for new summer show

There will be a new sound to Saturday afternoons from this weekend as Market Weighton-based radio station, Vixen 101, goes out and about into local communities.

Graham Gillyon presents Certificate of Appreciation to Linda Thorpe of Lindas Cafe.

Lions raffle raises nearly £2,000

Businesses who supported Pocklington Lions Club’s annual Easter egg raffle have been thanked for helping to raise almost £2,000.

Marion Easton, incoming club president and sponsor to Marion Judy Sagar and Graham Gillyon.

Club welcomes new lion

Pocklington Lions Club welcomed a new recruit recently with members delighted at the club’s continued growth.

Bethany Jenkins, Chris Worrall, Ann Dowson, Jackie Cracknell and Theresa Gale at the Community Support Day (NPOC Support Day ps1319-14).

Community Support Day hailed huge success

A variety of support was on hand for residents in and around Holme-on-Spalding Moor earlier this month.

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