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Wild About Hull & East Riding

Public group created by BobCarter about 1 year ago, with 30 members and 447 posts.
In category Animals.

The Flora and Fauna of Hull and East Riding -the wildlife and trees,plants, wildflowers and fungi of the area, with an emphasis on our urban fauna and flora. I hope to show that you don’t have to travel far to see some wonderful wildlife – it really is on our doorstep! I am an amateur naturalist and photographer and enjoy sharing my passions and interests with others.

1. Wonderful wildlife on our doorstep

   written about 1 month ago by BobCarter

   I couldn’t use the weather this week-end as an excuse for not getting out and about – what a scorcher! If,like me, you have neither the means nor the inclination to travel far – then you really d…

2. Wildlife Mystery!

   written 2 months ago by BobCarter

   I reckon we all enjoy a little mystery. I particularly love a mystery involving wildlife. A friend called me the other day to say that dozens of little mounds of soil, each with holes to them had m…

Clipper

Public group created by YourMail about 1 year ago, with 0 members and 111 posts.
In category Travel.

Race for Glory – following the adventures of the Hull and Humber Yacht around the world.

This the sixth clipper race began on September 16, 2007 from Liverpool. The 3 stage race will take the boats around the world and back to Liverpool.

Fans, followers and enthusiasts of Clipper can all have their say about the around the world race right here. All you need to do is register with Your Mail…

1. First-time sailor re-mortgages her home for place on the clipper...

   written 4 days ago by YourMail

   from the Hull Daily Mail/East Riding Mail Monday, June 29

   A woman who has never sailed before has re-mortgaged her home so she can sail around the world on the Hull and Humber Clipper. Della Pa…

2. Why hosting yacht race will have a lasting impact on region’s...

   written 11 days ago by YourMail

   from the Hull Daily Mail/East Riding Mail Monday, June 22

   On Sunday, September 13, the world’s eyes will be on Hull. The 2009-10 Round The World Clipper Race will start from the city’s marina f…

Historical Hull

Public group created by MikeCovell 9 months ago, with 32 members and 520 posts.
In category Heritage.

Kingston upon Hull has such a rich history, yet looking around, you would be hard pressed to see it. This group will take a look at the often hidden history of Hull, the buildings we often take for granted, and the people and places that have made Hull, a fantastic place to both live, and visit.

1. Hull Pubs: Then and Now

   written about 1 month ago by MikeCovell

   This is a thread for lovers of Hull Pubs, Old, New, and Lost. Wether it’s a passion for the architecture, the ale, or the fond memories of years past.

2. Local History Myth's -

   written about 1 month ago by MikeCovell

   Kingston upon Hull has had a long and chequered history, from the Civil War, to the misguided Zepplin raids during World War One. To the Blitz during the Second World War, and the allegations of S…

Friends of The Youth and Community Centre Elm Ave

Public group created by June 6 months ago, with 7 members and 23 posts.
In category Community groups.

The Youth and Community Centre Elm Ave is entering a new and exciting stage in its existance. Though there have been recent changes to the organisations management structure, the majority movers and shakers remain. plus some additional ones! The new Management Committee thank the Humberside Police for their support over the last 65 years, and although sad to see this partnership end, we are positive…

1. Summer Fayre at The Youth and Community Centre

   written about 1 month ago by June

   Come along and Join the fun at The Youth and Community Centre Annual Summer Fayre Sunday 19th July 11am – 4pm.

   We have live music, attractions as well as the usual book and Bric-a-brac stalls. ...

2. End of and Era

   written 2 months ago by June

   END OF AN ERA FOR THE FORMER HULL CITY POLICE BOYS CLUB

   Sunday May 3rd will see the curtain finally come down on the connection between the Police Service and a registered charity that the H…

Riley High School Old Boys

Public group created by Colombo about 1 year ago, with 13 members and 207 posts.
In category Clubs and Societies.

A place for former pupils of Riley High School to communicate and have a yarn, or two.

1. Welcome

   written about 1 month ago by Colombo

   Welcome to another new member – from overseas!.

   Martoon: YOu would have seen trains like this if you lived down Selby Street in the 1950’s

2. Riley Tech 1941 to 1946

   written 2 months ago by AdrianPayceDrury

   Hello to all Riley old boys. I was not a pupil at Riley, however my late father was. He attended, I imagine, around 1941 to 46 or 47. His name was Frank Drury. I am trying to get in contact with a…

Paranormal Hull

Public group created by MikeCovell about 1 year ago, with 8 members and 111 posts.
In category Other.

Kingston upon Hull is steeped in unusual and unexplained phenomena from ghosts and hauntings, to ufo’s and phantom cannons. Anyone who is intrested in any of the unusual and mysterious is welcome.

1. Something Unexplained over the Skies of Hull?

   written about 1 month ago by MikeCovell

   I receieved word this morning from a friend this morning about an unusual sighting that occured over Spring Bank.

   The eyewitness described seeing a bright light move towards the Humber from Nort…

2. Halloween in Hull

   written 8 months ago by MikeCovell

   Halloween is a mysterious time and over the years, the ancient celebration has changed somewhat.

   Below are a few superstitions that have been written through the ages.

   Guidlines on how to sta…