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Stewart Ward tells Great Yorkshire Radio why it's a great time to visit Sewerby Hall & Gardens right now. The House is open weekends only, and the gardens are currently free to stroll around until 22nd October. Stretch your legs and enjoy the Autumn colours! There's also a spooky week of activities coming up for Spooky Sewerby in the run-up to Hallowe'en during the half term (entry charges apply). Have a listen to find out more.
Great Yorkshire Radio catches up with the Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Jonathan Owen. We cover the vaccination take-up rate in East Yorkshire, the rollout of the flu jab during the coming months, the consultation on how the Council engages with its customers, a review on Beverley's Saturday Market and its pedestrianisation, the new East Riding Leisure facility at Haltemprice and the recent free compost giveaway.
We feel old all of a sudden! The 1980s is on display at Goole Museum until Christmas Eve in a new exhibition, covering everything from the Iron Lady to VHS tapes. It's a look back at a decade which saw huge technical leaps, memorable music, fashion, childrens' toys and big political moments. Dr Alex Ombler tells Great Yorkshire Radio more about it.
From learning to walk in a pair of heels to how he ended up taking to the Strictly ballroom dancefloor, Watty chats to Ore Oduba, who's starring in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. We also find out what Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins was like. Was it as gruelling as it looked on the telly?
Great Yorkshire Radio finds out about the plethora of activities for kids coming up this month as part of the East Riding Festival of Words. Kimberley Harston from East Riding Libraries is on hand with all the details, and you can also head to www.festivalofwords.co.uk to prebook.
Sally Hayes tells Great Yorkshire Radio all about the new chocolate exhibition coming to Treasure House in Beverley, enabling you to find out about the history of the cocoa bean. It's running until Saturday 4th December! Have a listen to find out more.
We get the latest travel advice from Steve Riley at Ashley Adams Worldchoice, including thing getting a lot easier if you're double vaccinated to go abroad. UK holidays are still in high demand, and there are some Balearic bargains to be had!
Our very own Watty chats to James Bond legend Britt Ekland about what it was like being a Bond Girl, how it changed her life, and her views on how 007 has changed over the years.
Great Yorkshire Radio finds out about Brighter Journeys, a new campaign that's been launched alongside Network Rail to support rail passengers' mental health. We chat to Jake Mills, who is the founder and CEO of Chasing The Stigma, about why now is an important time for this initiative following the pandemic. Search for "Hub of Hope" in your app store, and have a listen to find out more!
Prepare to be scared witless from 8th to 31st October at Hallowscream at York Maze! We catch up with Farmer Tom to find out about the huge fire, light and laser show, which is new for this year, and hear about the terrifying event which this year's scares are based on.
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