Funeral of Hedon Opera Star Amy Black

THE FUNERAL of Hedon Opera Star Amy Black will take place at St Augustine’s Church in the town on Monday 7th December at 1.30pm.
People have been signing a Book of Condolences which is available at the John Dennis Estate Agents Office in St Agustine’s Gate. The Book will be taken to the church for the [...]

Where is Hedon, signage “Leading to the Historic Town of Hedon”

AROUND SPRING of this year I contacted the town clerk via email, the latest on 27th Nov, in regard to a sign that I hoped would be placed near to the Kingstown Hotel, possibly adjacent or on the Preston sign, this would say “Leading to the Historic Town of Hedon”.
Why? Because I have been asked [...]

The Rumble play The Station

THE RUMBLE rock & blues band play The Station in Hedon on Saturday 12th December 2009.
The East Yorkshire based trio play a play a wide variety of rock, pop and blues from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
Find out more at the Band’s Website.
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The Hedon Wish List

LIST ALL YOUR IDEAS for making Hedon a better place to live and work! You can complete the special form by CLICKING THE IMAGE BELOW. You can enter one wish for the town but can always return to enter more. The Wish List is open from Tuesday 1st December to Sunday 31st January 2010.

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The Hedon Wish List

Hedon Wish List 2010 with The Hedon Blog

“Imagine the kind of place we want Hedon to be!”

THE HEDON BLOG wants to grow an online conversation about the town. That conversation can cover everything that matters to local people and can be shared with the rest of the world via the internet.
This campaign will [...]

MP’s Street Surgery in Hedon

The Beverley and Holderness MP meets constituents in Hedon. Also they can contact him via Yoosk.

Christmas Starts in Hedon

CHRISTMAS OFFICIALLY STARTED in Hedon last night as Hundreds turned out to see the town Christmas tree lit up by the Town Mayor. Cllr Ann Suggitt was helped by a white-beared gentleman with a red coat who said in a local accent “Hedon’s great at Christmas!”. After doing his duty this gentleman miraculously melted into [...]

Hedon Christmas Lights Switch-On Tonight!

It’s the switch-on of Hedon’s Christmas Lights tonight!
See Hedon Town Council Christmas Poster. It’s the one big night of the year when the whole town comes out to play. Carols around the tree, hot chestnuts and festive shops and stalls all add to the unique atmosphere. Find out more from Hedon Christmas Lights.
See you there [...]

Hedon opera singer found dead

THE YORKSHIRE POST reports that a local women found dead in Keyingham yesterday is Hedon opera singer Amy Black. The 36 year old mezzo-soprano who started in the choir at St Augustine’s Church had gained international fame for her singing.
This is a tragic loss to the world of classical music and to the town of [...]

Christmas Lights – Road Closures in Hedon

AS THE TOWN gets ready for the big Christmas lights switch-on festivities this Friday 27th Nov 2009 then motorists should be aware that road closures will be in operation on that day between 5:00pm and 9:30pm. St Augustine’s Gate, George Street and Market Place will be closed, with Market Place being coned-off from 2pm.
The No. [...]