Just Beverley Magazine

Easter Holiday Activities and Food programme announced

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for Easter has been announced and includes over 200 activities from pony trekking to go karting, SEND-specific water sports and hi-rope aerial adventures.

Children, aged four to sixteen, can access a wide range of activities in numerous locations across the East Riding this Easter.

Families in receipt of benefits related free school meals or council tax support can access the activities for free. All HAF activities are available to other families on a paid-for basis, and this will vary by activity and provider.

• Thu 12th March 2026

Freedom Festival Secures Four Year Funding for Year-Round Cultural Expansion

Bishop Burton College showcases youth social action in new national pilot

Bishop Burton College has become the first in the country to launch an inspiring project to showcase youth social action and promote enrichment.

• Tue 10th March 2026

BEVERLEY BIDS TO BE UK TOWN OF CULTURE

Beverley invites community support for UK Town of Culture bid

• Mon 9th March 2026

Employers lead the way as LSIP sets out strategy to meet skills challenges

Employers from a wide range of sectors pooled their experience around training and recruitment to help the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (HEY LSIP) shape its next proposal to the government for the future of skills development in the region.

• Mon 9th March 2026

East Riding young people elect new Members of UK Youth Parliament and first Young Mayor

East Riding elections have taken place to elect young people to the UK Youth Parliament and to appoint East Riding’s first Young Mayor.  

5,423 young people voted on who they would like to represent them as members of the UK Youth Parliament, and Youth Council members voted for the Young Mayor.

• Sun 8th March 2026