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Seaside Awards for three local beaches
Five East Riding beaches have been honoured with prestigious Blue Flags or Seaside Awards for 2025.
Hornsea and Withernsea have both been awarded Blue Flag status by environmental organisation Keep Britain Tidy in the internationally recognised scheme announced today (Thursday 15 May).
And Seaside Awards have been presented to three other beaches – Bridlington North, South Landing and Wilsthorpe – in the annual programme recognising the UK’s best beaches.
Hornsea has now achieved a Blue Flag for five years running, while Withernsea has earned one for three years in a row.
As part of the awards Hornsea, Withernsea and Wilsthorpe all recorded ‘excellent’ water quality results, with Bridlington North and South Landing recording ‘good’ results.
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Focusing on Bondville Model Village at Sewerby
A huge amount of work goes into creating a unique attraction such as the Bondville Model Village at Sewerby.
During the winter, owner Rachel Hill, her family and her team have been sprucing up the popular venue ready for the summer visitors. A spokesperson said: “A visit to Bondville is a must if you’re exploring Bridlington and the East Yorkshire coast. “This enchanting model village showcases over 200 intricately crafted buildings, including a windmill and castle ruins. “Each scene is a delightful representation of the world around us, featuring charming figures and vehicles. Watch as our miniature train runs around the village, adding to the magic of your experience.
“Bondville is perfect for family outings, providing quality time with loved ones in a scenic setting. Whether you are a local or visiting East Yorkshire, make Bondville a part of your adventure!”
Go to visitbondville.com for more information and opening times.
Bridlington set to mark VE Day 80th anniversary
Bridlington will be marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with several events and ceremonies.
The anniversary will be commemorated on Thursday May 8th with a ceremony at the Bridlington War Memorial on Prospect Street, this starts at 10.40am and many service organisations will be in attendance.
Members of the public are more than welcome to attend the ceremony, which will see a short service and commemoration tributes to the war dead and the ceasing of hostilities in Europe.
After the ceremony, Bridlington Town Mayor Councillor Rick Arrand will be hosting invited members of local veterans from the community and services associations for a special lunch at the Town Council offices to commemorate and celebrate VE Day 80.
There will also be a community ‘Thank you’ postbox in the Town Council offices where the public can write or draw or drop off messages of thanks to veterans, active service members and others in the community. These will be displayed displayed at the Mayor’s lunch event and pass them on to local veterans and service associations.
Science scribe David Quammen, who previously flagged up the likelihood of Coronavirus originating from a wet market, possibly in China, now reckons bird flu could be the ticking time bomb for the next worldwide pandemic. His chilling warning follows the detection of the H5N1 strain of flu in a sheep on a Yorkshire farm this week, as confirmed by the Government. This case, coupled with escalating infections stateside, has set off alarm bells amongst health bigwigs and boffins. Speaking to MailOnline, Quammen voiced his fears: “I have high concerns about bird flu. If you’re going to make a prediction about what would be the next big one now, a scientist would probably say, well, bird flu has the best chance of being our next pandemic virus. “But there’s always a lot of randomness built into this because these viruses have high mutation rates and mutation is basically a random process,” he added. Over in the US, H5N1 has been running rampant across farms, hitting over 1,000 dairy herds, wiping out a staggering 168 million poultry birds, and leading to more than 70 confirmed human cases – including the first known fatality linked to the virus.
UK weather maps turn purple as England, Wales and Scotland battered by 72 hours of snow
As the UK prepares to welcome its warmest temperatures of the year this week, forecasts suggest colder and wintry weather could be snapping at its heels. Near-heatwave highs of 27C are expected across the country from Monday, April 28, but the early burst of summery weather could be shortlived, with wet and snowy conditions hitting some regions as soon as next week. Weather maps created by WXCharts using MetDesk data have suggested that a decent chunk of Britain will experience snowfall of up to 2cm on Tuesday, May 6, in an icy spell that could last for around 72 hours, until the early hours of Friday, May 9. The blitz of disruptive weather could sweep in from the east at around midnight on May 6, initially covering coastal parts of Scotland and a stretch of the Yorkshire coast. By midday, the snow is forecast to settle across Scotland, accumulating particularly heavily around Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, with patchier snowfall stretching from the English border all the way down to Manchester.
PM supports airport reopening with £30m investment
A total of £30m is to be released by the government to support the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the prime minister has confirmed. On a visit to Doncaster, Sir Keir Starmer said the previous government’s decision in January 2024 to block South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard spending the regional funding to relaunch the site would be reversed. The airport closed in 2022 and since then South Yorkshire politicians and business groups have campaigned to reopen it as a keystone of wider development plans for the region. During Thursday’s visit, Starmer said he was “really delighted” to be able to support the airport’s reopening with the multimillion-pound investment. “We are backing backing this region as a sustainable aviation hub in South Yorkshire and giving lift-off for growth here in Doncaster,” Starmer said.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport plans new rail link as it edges closer to reopening
By Hope Brotherton, 25-April-2025 Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones has revealed plans for new rail links to connect Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) to the Lincoln Line and the East Coast Mainline (ECML). In a Facebook post, Ros said: “Our plan is for more than just an airport, but an economic hub for the aviation industry, delivering jobs, opportunity and prosperity for Doncaster.
“We are working on an updated masterplan for what the airport alongside Gateway East could look like once fully developed, this also includes land allocated for rail link and station to connect with both the Lincoln Line and the ECML, which would dramatically increase access for the region and beyond to our airport.” In 2022, under the previous Government, £30 million of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) funding was announced for a rail link to the Lincoln Line. “This is a Department for Transport retained scheme and as such not devolved funding. Our ambition remains for a rail link to both the Lincoln Line and the ECML (Total scheme cost estimated at circa £1bn),” added Ros.
Huge u3a Infomation Fair at Brid Spa on 29 April
The Bridlington u3a will be hosting its first Community Information
Fair at Bridlington Spa this April. On Tuesday 29 April over 30 local organisations will be available for local residents to meet with and chat to. Doors open at 10am and the event
runs until 12 noon. Entry is free and refreshments are also available at no charge. The u3a is a non-profit charity run entirely by volunteers with monthly
meetings held at the Spa.
Members are made up of adults who are no longer in full time employment and the group covers huge range of activities from Spanish lessons to tap dancing, music to walking groups and much more. For a full list of the organisations attending the event please visit www.
u3abridlington.co.uk. For further information or to book a table please email the chair – Diane Arthur at:
admin@u3abridlington.co.uk
or contact 07746 252057.
The event is being funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Do It For East Yorkshire Community Grant.
For further information
about the grant please visit
www.doitforeastyorkshire.
co.uk/#community-grant
Sewerby Cricket Club
Following a successful EGM on Sunday, we’re thrilled to announce that we will still be fielding a Saturday League team and cricket will continue to be played on the cliff this season! 🏏
We are still on the look out for news players to help boost our team for the 2025 season. Anybody wanting to play should contact Vince O’Grady and are more than welcome.
After a challenging winter, the club has managed to attract some new players and are now looking forward to the first game of the season at home to Flamborough on Saturday 26th April starting at 1pm.
A big thank you to everybody who has supported the club over this difficult period!
Former Bridlington bank announced as new premises for Citizens Advice
Bridlington’s Citizens Advice office has a new home and will be opening at the end of April.
The new offices will be housed in the former Barclays Bank building on Manor Street in Bridlington after being located on Prospect Arcade for over 30 years.
Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding is investing in Bridlington as it prepares to move to an exciting new base in the heart of the town later this month.
The first advice session at historic building will be held on April 29.
The independent charity, which has served local communities for 85 years, is moving its seaside base – one of four local offices – to a prime position in Manor Street.
The new space will provide the charity with scope to expand its services and create a local hub to work in partnership with other local organisations – to empower residents of Bridlington and surrounding areas with free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a wide range of issues including debt, benefits, housing, employment, relationships and family.
38 Yorkshire superstar gigs, theatre shows and events just announced for 2025
- May 2 – An Evening With Sheffield United Legends – Sheffield City Hall
- May 16 – Peter Doherty – Leeds Brudenell Social Club
- May 28 – Wet Leg – Leeds O2 Academy
- June 13 – Tim Minchin – Sheffield City Hall
- June 23 – Tim Minchin – Leeds First Direct Arena
- June 28 – Diana Ross – Leeds First Direct Arena
- July 17 – Tim Minchin – Sheffield City Hall
- August 27 – WWE – Road to Clash in Paris – Leeds First Direct Arena
- September 9 to October 4 – To Kill a Mocking Bird – Leeds Playhouse
- September 18 – Tom Grennan – Leeds First Direct Arena
- September 19 – An Audience With Coronation Street – Sheffield City Hall
- October 18 – Self Esteem – Sheffield Utilita Arena
- October 21 to 25 – Dear England – Sheffield Lyceum Theatre
- November 4 to 8 – Dear England – Leeds Grand Theatre
- November 8 – Five – Leeds First Direct Arena
- November 14 – JLS – Sheffield Utilita Arena
- November 19 – Five -Sheffield Utilita Arena
- November 20 – JLS – Leeds First Direct Arena
- November 20 to January 17, 2026 – A Christmas Carol – Leeds Playhouse
- November 23 – Hans Zimmer Live – Leeds First Direct Arena
- November 26 – The Horrors – Project House, Leeds
- November 28 – Everything Everything – Leeds O2 Academy
- November 29 – Five – Leeds First Direct Arena
- November 30 – Mumford and Sons – Leeds First Direct Arena
- December 4 – Madness – Sheffield Utilita Arena
- December 4 – Inspiral Carpets – Foundry, Sheffield
- December 5 – Mumford and Sons – Sheffield Utilita Arena
- December 10 – Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics – Leeds First Direct Arena
- December 12 – Madness – Leeds First Direct Arena
- December 12 – Inspiral Carpets – Leeds O2 Academy
- December 30 – The Wicked Wizard of OZ – A Cirque Spectacular – Leeds First Direct Arena
2025 Bridlington Events
UK weather: Snow storm forecast maps show 2 inches will fall after mini heatwave
Advanced weather modelling maps suggest heavy snow and rain will soon spell an end to the mini-heatwave that is currently bringing balmy temperatures to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far as the Met Office revealed temperatures reached 23.7C in Otterbourne, Hampshire. Temperatures are expected to be a notch or two cooler today, but the mercury should still hit 20C in southern parts of England. However, the sunshine looks set to make way for more miserable conditions in a few days’ time – with two inches of snow expected to come down in some parts of the country. The GFS weather model shows that a storm will move over the UK from the Atlantic on April 13, bringing snow to Scotland and northern parts of England. At 6am the maps suggest snow could be falling at a rate of around 1cm an hour from the Pennines right up to Wick in the far north.
Successful campaign to name Bath Passage in Bridlington
Local historian Richard Jones has seen his campaign to name a small pedestrian passageway in Bridlington come to fruition.
Late last year, the Echo ran a story about the ‘unsigned’ gap between JC’s Restaurant and Allen’s Nosh Bar on Queen Street in Bridlington and this
is when Richard began the awareness campaign.
Said Richard: “Bath Passage connected Queen Street to the lane at the back of the restaurants and this led to the nearby baths which overlooked the harbour, near where the pub Harbour
Tavern is today. This building was destroyed in a bombing raid during the Second World War and since then the name has been completely forgotten until I highlighted this when
I came across information about this bombing raid in the National Archives earlier in the year.
GET SNAPPING: Local Wildlife Photography Competition launched to celebrate the forthcoming Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Sewerby Hall & Gardens
Sewerby Hall and Gardens – in partnership with the Bridlington Echo – are once again launching a photography
competition to celebrate the unique and stunning wildlife of East Yorkshire. The county has an abundance of wildlife,
from colourful Puffins at Bempton cliffs to twittering sparrows in the hedgerows of the countryside – hares in the
fields to frogs in village ponds. There are unlimited opportunities to photograph living nature
at its finest in the East riding.
Only ONE entry per person.
Images must be taken within the boundaries of the
East Riding of Yorkshire.
All entries must be the original work of the
photographer and submitted by them.
Images submissions by EMAIL ONLY as JPEG’s.
File size not less than 2mb and not more than 15mb
in size.
No prints, images on USB sticks, memory cards etc.
will be accepted.
The photographer, by entering the competition, gives
East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and Echo Media
Group (EMG) full permission and rights to reproduce the
image and use it for print media, future publicity, and
electronic publications/ platforms/ social media free of
charge in perpetuity.
Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will not
be entered into.
Act responsibly and please be mindful of the
environment of the wildlife you are photographing and
do not disturb or get too near to any animal or habitat
in obtaining your images.
Closing date for entries is 5th May 2025. Finalists
names will be announced in mid May 2025. The winner
will be announced in August, 2025.
Send your photograph, with a description of the image,
where it was taken, your name, address, and contact
number to: editor@bridlingtonecho.co.uk
Every new Ryanair route coming to UK airports this summer
The Irish airline Ryanair has been implementing major shakeups this travel year. From updating its boarding pass rules, axing check-in desks to cutting flight routes to France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Germany as a direct result of new aviation taxes across Europe.
Ryanair has already announced significant seat reduction ahead of the summer season. The budget airline will reduce capacity on 12 flight routes to and from Spain, decreasing its seat offerings by 80,000 compared to the previous year. But it’s not all bad news. Ryanair will also be introducing quite a few new destinations to its summer flight roster. AeroRoutes, which reports on worldwide airline network changes, has released a summary report detailing all the planned network additions for the summer 2025 season. The list even includes flights from the UK to destinations that have not been serviced by Ryanair in over a decade.
In January, Ryanair announced seven new routes from London Stansted for the summer, including the following destinations:
Reggio Calabria, Italy – from March 19
Bodrum, Turkey – from March 19
Linz, Austria – from March 24
Clermont-Ferrand, France – from April 20
Munster, Germany – from May 20
Dalaman, Turkey – from June 2.
Fares for these journeys start at £14.99, according to Ryanair’s official website, excluding London to Dalaman, which start at £33.69. Flights from London Stansted to Lubeck, Germany are expected to begin from April 1, however tickets are not yet available for booking.
Second homes to be taxed double by most councils – a ‘naked cash grab’ or not far enough?
Campaigners say a new 100% council tax premium on second homes in England will do little to ease the housing crisis, with one group describing it as a “naked cash grab”.
Exclusive Sky News data shows around 75% of councils in England will introduce the discretionary charge from April – essentially doubling the council tax on properties classed as second homes.
England follows in the footsteps of Wales, which already charges a premium.
Government data shows there are around 557,000 second homes in England. Hotspots such as Cornwall, Torbay, Norfolk and Somerset are introducing the tax – but there are many towns and inner-city areas such as Rochdale and Bristol, and London boroughs including Wandsworth, Camden and Hackney, also bringing it in.
Analysis shows the new charge, being introduced by more than 200 councils, could generate an extra £445m in revenue.Elliot Keck from the TaxPayers’ Alliance says the premium is unfair.
“It’s a very naked cash grab,” he said. “There’s a simple principle of council tax that comes from when it was first introduced, which is that it’s supposed to be linked to some extent on how much you use services.
“If you have a second home in an area that you use for only a couple of months a year, you’re actually using services much, much less than if that was someone’s primary property. So, if anything, really you should actually be getting a discount on your council tax, not a premium.”
There are also concerns about potential loopholes.If a second home is put up for sale, provided by an employer, or undergoing major refurbishment, the owners may be exempt from paying the premium.
Adam Hug, housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association, says the aim is to encourage councils to address the housing crisis in their areas – but admits it is not a silver bullet.
“No one is overstating the power of this – it is a nudge in the right direction,” he said. “It is one of a suite of tools that can be used. In and of itself it will not solve the housing crisis, but it is a step in the right direction if councils wish to use that to better manage their supply.”
Central library to close for months for massive £250k refurbishment
A main library is to close for a massive refurbishment.
Bridlington Central Library is to benefit from government funding, which will see the ground floor fully refurbished and the introduction of a new, state-of-the-art makerspace. With £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund as well as additional council funding, the £449,000 project will transform Bridlington Central Library. The funding will also be used to update Bridlington North Library which will be announced at a later date. Bridlington Central Library will close from Saturday, March 29 at 1pm, with the project aiming to be completed by Summer 2025. The funding will allow the council to improve the libraries service as a whole and create a specialised space for small and emerging businesses to grow and flourish within Bridlington and the East Riding.
The IT suite will be transformed into an innovative makerspace offering residents, as well as new and established businesses, the opportunity to access equipment such as 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, the latest software in game design, crafting equipment and much more.
The library will be remodelled to maximise the space, decorated and new lighting will be installed. The shelving and furniture will be upgraded to give the library a light and modern feel without losing the current character of the library, improving the overall user experience.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: A timeline of events – what challenges lie ahead for a 2026 re-opening?
The former Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has been a major talking point for locals, politicians, and airline groups as the site looks set to potentially re-open in spring 2026 after being abandoned for three years.
The South Yorkshire site was acquired by Peel Group in 1999 and converted into an international commercial airport – launching its first flight in 2005. Since then, significant investment has been made in the formerly named Robin Hood Airport to improve both its facilities and infrastructure.
Having once served a host of major destinations like Berlin, Dubrovnik, and Paris, all flights were eventually grounded in November 2022 when Peel Group announced that the 800-acre site was no longer financially viable.
Today, the former RAF base lies empty, but with hopes for it to reopen in 2026 – here is everything that has happened and what hurdles it must overcome before then.
Germany-based Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) confirmed that it will provide operational and management services to FlyDoncaster along with FP Airports Ltd, to progress the airport’s reopening.
By this stage, activity had already begun on commercial flights and this development is expected to allow progress on activity to return passenger flights to Doncaster.
What issues face South Yorkshire Airport City?
Speaking under anonymity for the March edition of Yorkshire Business Insider, a former senior manager at DSA said: “I am the biggest advocate of that place. But its best chance of success was in never closing, that’s the bottom line. It’s a big challenge to win back customer confidence and airline confidence having closed.
“Is there a reasonable, credible level of business there as a regional airport? Yes, I think there is. It is the time and investment required to get there, though it really helps when the public sector is behind an asset like an airport.”
Phil Forster, managing director at Teesside International Airport, told Insider that DSA’s operators need to look at diversifying revenue streams: “Small regional airports can’t look to operate and survive just with passenger flights because the dynamics just don’t work. They need to go after cargo, real estate and maintenance, repair and overhaul – all the non-passenger aeronautical opportunities. Are there military opportunities or for private jets?”
Another local concern has been SYMCA’S summer postponement to advance devolution-linked funding. The chamber’s Dan Fell said: “If the release of funding is delayed beyond summer 2025 and we miss the window for 2026 and it becomes 2027 or 2028 before the airport can fully reopen, then confidence could ebb from the project and there will be more sunken investment because the authorities currently pay rent to Peel.
“Pace is important. It would be indefensible if our strategic partners did not do everything in their power to get this project over line now.”
In an interview for the March edition of Yorkshire Business Insider magazine, Phil Forster, said that one issue for Doncaster is route development and its proximity to other airports which are doing well on passenger numbers.
Within a 70-mile (110km) radius passengers can already choose from four other sites: Manchester, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands and Humberside.
Charles Johnson, Leeds Bradford’s head of planning development, told an Insider roundtable in March: “For airports to be successful they have to be commercially successful. To get investment they have to be a proven investable product. That’s a hard thing to achieve. It doesn’t matter how much public money you throw at something, it will ultimately fail.”
Burger King in Bridlington closes after two-and-half-years of operation
The Burger King branch, located on the Promenade street side of the Promenades Shopping Centre in Bridlington, has closed its doors once again.
The fast-food outlet had only reopened in September 2022 after being closed permanently for two yearsafter the Covid lockdowns in 2020.
On March 6, 2025, signs and shop fittings were being removed from the site, signaling the end of its brief resurgence.
The exact reasons for the closure are yet to be confirmed, and it’s unclear how many jobs have been lost as a result.
It is understood that the Bridlington Burger King was operated under a franchise agreement. This closure marks another change for the local fast-food offering, as the town has seen various branches of Burger King over the years, including a previous outlet on the Esplanade on Bridlington sea front.
Council investing £1.6m to resurface a number of roads in Bridlington – with last phase to begin on Flamborough Road
Council investing £1.6m to resurface a number of roads in Bridlington – with last phase to begin on Flamborough Road.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing £1.6m to resurface a number of roads in the town, with the last phase to begin on Flamborough Road.
The project began in September 2024 and since then work has successfully been completed on Scarborough Road roundabout, Cliff Road in Sewerby, Sandsacre Road, Clarence Road, Albert Street, St Stephen Road, St Thomas Road, St Andrew Road, and Travis Road, with the resurfacing of North Road to begin soon after Northern PowerGrid’s cable replacement. The resurfacing of the road and parking bays on Flamborough Road is due to start on Monday, March 10 and last three weeks. The work will be carried out in three phases, starting at the Promenade/Trinity Road junction and finishing near The Seabirds pub, with working hours restricted to between 9.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, to avoid peak traffic times.
DadFest 2025: Bridlington to host award-winning family camping festival for dads and kids
The festival will also be bringing the renowned ‘National Dad Dancing Championship’ – a fiercely competitive dance-off .
DadFest is set to make its Yorkshire debut at South Cliff Holiday Park, Bridlington this May.
The event, which was crowned ‘Best Small Event in the UK’ by the National Outdoor Events Association, will take place from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18. Organised by The Dads Network CIC, DadFest aims to encourage fathers, father figures, male carers and their children of all ages to engage with nature through a variety of outdoor activities. The inclusive event will feature archery, camping, storytelling, bat walks, a kids disco, a woodland trail, music workshops, star-gazing, high ropes, beach games, a magic show with party games, award-winning beer and food, and much more.
All activities and camping are included in the ticket price, with attendees simply required to bring their own tent, camping gear and supplies. Electric hook ups are provided on the camping pitches and amenity blocks are accessible on site.
As an added bonus, tickets also include access to The Edge: Aerial Adventure, allowing families to enjoy stunning views from thrilling high rope courses.
The festival will also host the acclaimed ‘National dad Dancing Championship’ – a fiercely competitive dance-off among dads. The victorious dad in Yorkshire will earn the title of National Champ and receive complimentary tickets to The World dad Dancing Championships in Devon come September.
DadFest organiser and founder of The Dads Network, Ian Blackwell, is excited about this year’s DadFest: “DadFest started in Devon in 2014 and ten years later we are really pleased to be bringing our small, award-winning festival to East Yorkshire in partnership with East Riding Council.
‘’We run the event because dads and children tell us how much they value getting back to nature, chilling-out and spending quality time with each other and making new friends. DadFest is about having a weekend of fun with the children.
“I think it is important” Ian continues “to reassure people that all the activities at DadFest are run by qualified, experienced leaders who are fully insured and all risk assessments are in place.”
Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “We are very pleased to be working with The Dads Network CIC and the DadFest team to bring this wonderful festival to our area and give dads the opportunity to connect with their children in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.
‘’South Cliff is the council owned and operated holiday park, situated on the outskirts of the historic seaside town of Bridlington, so not only is there plenty to do on site with all of the planned activities, but there is also even more to explore within the town itself.
‘’It supports our objectives to support local families by giving them opportunities to spend quality time with their children, meeting new people, creating friendship groups and encouraging both the adults and children to challenge themselves and try new things.’’
‘Largest’ beach angling contest to cast off
Anglers from the UK and abroad will flock to the East Yorkshire coast for a major fishing competition.
The Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) is due to be held over three days along the coast between Bridlington and Spurn Point.
Named after its late founder, the competition has grown into the largest three-day beach angling competition in Europe, according to the organisers.
The event, which is in its 31st year, is due to run from Friday until Sunday.
The competition, external will be held at locations between Bridlington and Kilnsea.
It will begin with a warm-up catch and release event on the Friday, named Flattie Bash.
Individual, team and pairs tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at Sand Le Mere Holiday Park, Tunstall, at various times between Thursday and Sunday, external.
Councillor Anne Handley, the leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the event would provide “a real boost” to the economy and was “sure to be a great spectacle”.
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Bridlington’s £1.6m resurfacing programme will see diversions and road closures during March
The final stage of a major scheme to improve roads and paths in Bridlington is due to get underway in March.
ERYC is investing £1.6m to resurface a number of roads in the town, with the last phase to begin on Flamborough Road.
The project began in September 2024 and since then work has successfully been completed on Scarborough Road roundabout, Cliff Road in Sewerby, Sandsacre Road, Clarence Road, Albert Street, St Stephen Road, St Thomas Road, St Andrew Road, and Travis Road, with the resurfacing of North Road to begin soon after Northern PowerGrid’s cable replacement.
The resurfacing of the road and parking bays on Flamborough Road is due to start on Monday 10 March and last several weeks.
The work will be carried out in three phases, starting at the Promenade/Trinity Road junction and finishing near The Seabirds pub, with working hours restricted to between 9.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, to avoid peak traffic times.
Coffee & Cake dates for 2025 announced at Flamborough Lifeboat station
Volunteers from the Flamborough Lifeboat Supporters group, more affectionately known as ‘The Pit Stop Crew’ have announced the 2025 dates for the hugely popular Coffee and Cake weekends – again raising much needed funds for the Flamborough RNLI.
Dates are:
March -15-16 April – 19-20 May – 24-25 June – 21-22 July – 26-27 Aug – 23-24 Sept – 20-21 Oct – 18-19
The events, which run between 10am- 4pm, are held at the Flamborough Lifeboat Station, South Landing – at the end of South Sea Road.
Multi-storey car park set to be built in Bridlington this spring
A major new scheme to build a multi-storey car park in Bridlington’s town centre is set to begin this spring to continue its regeneration.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £15.5m in the creation of a new 426-space car park in the town centre.
The high-quality development is set to enhance accessibility, support local businesses, and drive forward the wider regeneration of Bridlington with the aim of generating around £35m for the town’s economy.
The scheme marks a significant step forward in the council’s commitment to revitalising Bridlington and supporting its future growth.
Construction work is due to begin in April and the site is due to open a year later, in spring 2026.
The long-awaited new facility in Beck Hill, between Manor Street and Hilderthorpe Road, will provide modern, secure, and convenient parking for residents, visitors, and businesses, helping to ease congestion, improve the appeal and support the rejuvenation of the town centre.
Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “I am thrilled that we can finally begin work on such a vital piece of infrastructure for the town.
Good news – Bempton Lane open
Bempton lane has been closed since late october to allow for the new roundabout to be built. At a cost of around 1M
Pirates are heading to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this summer
Following the huge success of last year’s Dinosaurs exhibition, the creative team at Iconic Bricks will once again be returning to Sewerby Hall and Gardens later this year.
‘Pirates’ is the new outdoor travelling exhibition, bringing 12 life-sized, swashbuckling brick models to the grounds of the hall from Friday 22nd August to Sunday 21st September .
Visitors will be able to get up close to Captain Blackbrick and his shipmates, a mermaid, a shark, a treasure chest, a cannon and a pirate ship’s wheel, all created by touring company Iconic Bricks, from Hampshire.
People can also have their photographs taken in a jail, and there will be a mini-trail of six ‘powder monkeys’.
Visitors will also be given an insight into how the models are made.
Thousands of people visited Sewerby Hall and Gardens last summer for the company’s Dinosaurs show to see colourful brick models of prehistoric creatures dotted around the grounds.
The hall welcomed more than 22,000 people during the Dinosaurs exhibition, an increase of almost 10,000 visitors on the previous year.
Cllr Nick Coultish, the council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming back the hugely talented team from Iconic Bricks to Sewerby Hall and Gardens with its new Pirates exhibition.
Driffield & Wolds Weekly
More government help sought for local communities at risk of coastal erosion
East Riding of Yorkshire council is urging the government to provide more support for communities at risk of coastal erosion in light of an updated Coastal Erosion Risk Map, from the Environment Agency.
The map provides an updated projection of what England’s coasts could look like in the long term, using local data to predict how climate change could affect future rates of coastal erosion.
Following the release of the maps, council officers will assess the key implications for the coast, to put plans in place to help communities understand what the maps mean for them.
However, the council is urging the government to provide more support and resources to enable the region to manage the transition. The council will speak to Members of Parliament from the East Riding about the report and urge them to lobby Ministers about this issue.
Councillor Anne Handley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader said “Coastal erosion is an active and accelerating risk in the East Riding.
“It is threatening homes, livelihoods and communities, and causing significant concern for residents. We recognise that not every home can be protected but it is essential that the government provide more support to protect areas where it is viable to do so. Coastal regions, and those who live there, must not be forgotten.”
The Council will continue to monitor coastal erosion rates and the condition of coastal defences. It will ensure that necessary action can be taken, to continue to protect communities where appropriate. It will also support those in areas that cannot be defended, to transition away from coastal erosion risk, in the short and long-term.
Amazon asks permission to launch drones in north-east of England
Amazon is seeking permission to launch drones from its warehouse in Darlington, County Durham, in the latest step towards using the devices to deliver packages to homes.
The technology company is to hold a public meeting with local people next week as it seeks permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to use the airspace around its warehouse on the edge of the town, in the north-east of England.
Amazon plans to hire a team to launch same-day drone deliveries, under a service called Prime Air, once it has secured approval from the local council to take off and land at the site.
Customers within 7.5 miles of the warehouse, excluding certain areas not suitable for drones, will be able to opt to use the service or more traditional delivery methods once it launches.
In order to sign up, a customer’s home must be checked by an Amazon representative to ensure there is a suitable space for the drone to drop goods. After making an order, the customer puts out a lightweight landing pad in their yard or garden which the drone can identify and drop the package on to from above. The battery-powered drones can carry one package weighing up to 2.3kg.
Amazon was given the green light by the CAA to test-fly drones beyond a human controller’s line of sight in the UK at an undisclosed trial site last August.
Sad news as Bridlington RNLI announce the passing of Coxswain Steve Emmerson
Sad news this morning…our thoughts are with family and friends.
Bridlington RNLI have released this statement:
“It is with great sadness that Bridlington RNLI announce the passing of our station Coxswain, Steve Emmerson.
“Everyone at Bridlington RNLI is deeply saddened by this terrible news.
“No other details will be released yet as the family have requested some privacy at this difficult time.”
Bridlington Food Festival dates revealed for 2025
The schedule for the 2025 Food Festival events have been released.
A total of 13 Food Festivals will run from April through to November,including two full weekend markets.
The hugely successful events are organised by Angela Langton and Julie, in association with the Bridlington Market Traders group.
For booking forms for these markets contact Lisa on email: bridfoodfestival@icloud.com
Prices are: 10ft space – £40 with payment in advance.
Said Angela Langton: “A lot of traders have asked to pay for all the events upfront due to the popularity of the festivals – if you want to do this absolutely fine and it secures your pitch.
“November is way down the line. So Christmas Market days we’ve planned as 16th and 17th so we will definitely have two days of market.
“All other events are to be confirmed and are down to funding, but we working hard to bring another busy event to the town.
“Organising these events takes months and months of preparation and hard work from a multitude of people and organisations.” added Angela.
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Mystery lights above Flamborough spark questions before Northern Lights appear
Mystery surrounds the appearance of unusual lights in the sky on January 1st, just before a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights.
Neil Dawson who was on his early evening dog walk, witnessed the mysterious lights while out at Flamborough Head during tea time.
“I noticed it right away as it was the only thing in the sky,” Neil remarked.
“It was too early for stars, and it was just there by itself. I’m not sure what it was.
“I’m not a believer in ghosts or aliens, but this has got me thinking about what it could have been.”
Neil also checked his flight tracking app, only to find no aircraft in the area, adding to the sense of mystery surrounding the shimmering lights.
“It was strange because there seemed to be nothing flying at the time,” he said, reflecting on the unusual occurrence.
His daughter captured pictures of the lights: “She hasn’t stopped talking about it since I showed her the images.”
The coinciding event of the Northern Lights shortly after the sighting has led to speculation that it could be a meteorite – with some trying to gather information about the strange phenomena.
While some chalked it up to natural atmospheric phenomena, others are left pondering the unexplained.
As residents hope for more clear skies, many will be keeping a watchful eye for any further celestial surprises in the coming days.
Concert raises much needed funds for Brid Stroke Group
The Bridlington & District Stroke Group held its first major Charity Concert in the area at Bempton & Buckton Community Hall recently.
The Stroke Group is a voluntary
support organisation for stroke survivors, their families and carers in the East Riding.
It meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at Bridlington Hospital as well as arranging additional activities.
The fundraising concert was organised by the Village Stage Charity Concerts and as a result of a fantastic night of music, raising a staggering £745.00 and after all expenses have been paid out
the Stroke Group have received £700.00.
Sal Cooke (a member of the group having had two strokes herself) said: “We are simply overwhelmed by the generosity of the performers who kindly waived their fees, the amazing sponsors who provided fabulous raffle prizes, the 100+ people in the audience
and to Geoff Yerrell who hosted the whole event on behalf of the Village
Stage Charity Concerts. “We are a small voluntary group and this money will help run our monthly meetings, paying for craft materials and subsidising our by outings, which are all so vital to many of the Group.” added Sal.
Doncater Airport News
Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones has announced that a bidder to reopen and run the city’s airport has been identified with the aim of having passenger flights taking off from Spring 2026.
Details of the bidder will remain confidential until further into the process as commercial negotiations are ongoing. Legal and contract confirmation stages are now underway and are expected to be completed before Christmas this year.
Getting the airport reopened and ready for business also requires financial support and next week, City of Doncaster Council is asking South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority for the immediate release of a £3m financial package to continue commercial negotiations and help prepare timely activity on site.
The Business Case will be heard at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority next week (November 12), providing an endorsement of a referral to the Government’s Subsidy Advice Unit providing details of the proposed package of public support. This request for support is part of Doncaster’s £138m gainshare from the SYMCA allocation. This funding is subject to the Subsidy Advice Unit with a decision expected in early January 2025.
Mayor Ros Jones said: “Reopening our airport is my number one priority and I am delighted to announce that we have reached the major milestone of identifying the bidder to help us reopen our beloved airport. This current step in the reopening process is certainly great news.
“I appreciate that people will want to know who the successful bidder is but at this time we must continue to have discussions with them on a strictly confidential basis. I will of course share who has been appointed when I can. I know our residents and businesses are keen for the airport to reopen and would want that to happen yesterday but please rest assured we are working as hard as possible to get the airport reopened with the aim of being operational by Spring 2026.
“Our proposition is not just an airport but will be a hub for sustainable aviation related industry. South Yorkshire Airport City – the programme to reopen the airport – has incredible potential, to bring jobs and prosperity to Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire region.”
News is also awaited on the reinstatement of airspace which is currently under consideration by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The business case highlights the significant opportunity around the reestablishment of aviation within the region including creating over 5,000 direct jobs and 6,500 indirect jobs and could boost the economy by £6.6bn when fully operational.
Bridlington Post Office earmarked for closure
The main Bridlington Post Office based on Quay Road has been earmarked for closure.
Chiefs at the Post Office have said that that 115 locations have been earmarked for closure, with approximately 1,000 employees at risk of losing their jobs.
The locations at risk of closure are Crown Post Office locations, which are normally found within towns and cities.
Post Office chairman Nigel Railton said: “The Post Office has a 360-year history of public service and today we want to secure that service for the future by learning from past mistakes and moving forward for the benefit of all postmasters. We can, and will, restore pride in working for a business with a legacy of service, rather than one of scandal.”
Unions have voiced their dismay the decision to announce the closures. Communications Workers Union general secretary Dave Ward said: “For the company to announce the closure of hundreds of Post Office shot on the heels of the Horizon scandal is as tone deaf as it is immoral. “CWU members are victims of the Horizon scandal – and for them to now fear for their jobs ahead of Christmas is yet another cruel attack.”
Bridlington’s Old Floral Building’s £1m two-year refurbishment now complete
The owners of The Old Floral Pavilion in Bridlington have put the finishing touches to their full-scale, two-year £1m refurbishment of the Grade II listed Edwardian building on the Bridlington seafront.
Harrison Leisure’s owner and founder, Michael Harrison, said: “We have now completed the refurbishment of the western elevation of The Old Floral Pavilion, bringing this landward facing side of the building inline with its history, while retaining the listed building status.
“This latest refurbishment will give an uplift to the area and a greater presence on the Esplanade, mimicking the eastern, sea-facing elevation on Royal Princes Parade.
“With this work on the building now coming to an end, I think we can say that Harrison Leisure is as good as its word and the building’s refurbishment is very much a case of investment promise fulfilled.”
Bridlington and Wolds MP Charlie Dewhirst urges Post Office to keep ‘vital’ service in town
Bridlington and Wolds MP Charlie Dewhirst has urged the Post Office to keep its vital service on Quay Road open after it was announced as one of the branches set to close. Bridlington Post Office is one of more than 100 Crown branches which have been marked for closure after sweeping cuts were confirmed on Wednesday, (November 13).
Bridlington Post Office, on Quay Road, offers a wide range of services, including Royal Mail and Parcelforce services, everyday personal and business banking, passport check and send applications and DVLA photocard renewal.
Other services at the branch include bill payments and top ups, savings account ID verification and foreign currency. Mr Dewhirst added that the town’s Post Office had become a key lifeline for residents, allowing them to access banking, after the swathe of bank branch closures in the area.
Mr Dewhirst said: “With recent closures of bank branches in Bridlington, the Post Office has become a key lifeline for residents, allowing them to access banking, benefits or pension services. Services my constituents rely on. “The announcement provides little reassurance for Bridlington residents who depend on this support – I acknowledge people’s habits have shifted over the past 20 years to more online use however the number of Crown branches has only gone in one direction and that is down.
“Under the previous government, Post Office Ltd made significant national improvements to its service standards, and it’s essential that a town as large as Bridlington retains adequate Crown Post Office facilities.
“I will be urging the Post Office to keep this vital service open for our community.”
Journey of former Little Chef roadside diner near Bridlington continues on
Most recently an Indian restaurant, the premises are up for sale again
From a roadside diner that stood as a culinary symbol for British motorists for decades to a destination for fine Indian food, a restaurant near Bridlington is looking for new life to be breathed into its kitchen once again.
The former Little Chef, part of a chain that produced handy glovebox maps every year to help drivers locate them up and down the country, has been on quite a journey of its own, with its numerous guises over the decades. Located on a sweeping bend at Sands Lane, Barmston, about seven miles south of “Brid”, the property continued on as a “caff” and popular haunt of all-day breakfasters, when it was known as Katie’s Kitchen.
A flavour change came with a switch to Italian food, and this cuisine appeal continued through a number of names and ownerships, the restaurant being at one point known as Cosa Nostra and then later, Amici. Its most recent iteration was a spiced-up offering for diners, having been reinvented as the Mirchi Lounge Indian restaurant.
The building has remained somewhat reminiscent of its previous days, with its flat-roof design favoured by the Little Chef creators. It has been a haunt of Bridlington regulars and holidaymakers alike over the years, no matter the type of meals it was serving; however, it is once more on the market, for £299,950, with agent in the sale Harris Shields saying: “The concern comes fitted and equipped – inventory available on request – with seating for approximately 36 patrons.
“The property occupies a prominent position, set back from the A165 to Hull at the Barmston turn-off, approximately seven miles south of Bridlington. Briefly, the premises consist of a main restaurant area, kitchen and store room and ladies and gents toilets.
“There is a large car park to the rear plus an enclosed yard area. There is also an area on the site that is currently used to rent out space for motorhomes to park up for the night at a cost of £10 per night.
“Further to the front of the site is some extra untapped income-creating parts of the site.” The current owner is looking to sell the freehold but the agent said there may be an option to discuss taking the restaurant on a FRI (full repairing and insuring) lease – find out more on Rightmove.
Council submits plan to demolish Chantry Court flats in Bridlington’s Old Town
A proposal to demolish two buildings consisting of 36 flats and communal facilities, two linked semi-detached dwellings, and a single storey double garage, has been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s planning department. The plans cover Chantry Court Flats, at Chantry Court on Abbotts Way, in Bridlington’s Old Town. According to the application (24/02907/DEMNOT), it is proposed that the flats will be replaced with ‘a new build to better suit the local housing need’. The application form, by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “In January 2023 it was decided to move tenants out of Chantry Court and clear the site ready for development. “At the time the scheme was only 30% occupied and residents were feeling isolated and there was a risk that their health and wellbeing would deteriorate. “The feasibility for Chantry Court identified that refurbishment was not a viable option as the building was low quality with fundamental issues with ceiling heights and circulation widths which compromised accessibility. “In addition, the desired space standards and energy efficiency improvements could not be achieved. In contrast, new build flats could achieve modern facilities with a high standard of accommodation meeting national standards and aspiring to meet HAPPI guidance.” It added: “The demolition is necessary to avoid criminal damage and anti-social behaviour in the area. National funding for new affordable and specialist housing is on hold, pending a decision by the new Government.”
What a cracking story…Will commences egg
production again
After a challenging year away from production following a devastating Avian Influenza (AI) outbreak, a Sewerby farmer is set to commence egg production again. Twenty five-year-old Will Waind is gearing up to resume operations at his free-range egg farm this month. Will is a producer with The Happy Egg Co. – owned by the UK’s leading egg producer, the family-owned company, Noble Foods. In addition to traditional free- range methods, to be a happy egg farmer Will gives his hens plenty of space to roam, lots of natural tree cover, enriched feed and play kits – purpose- built climbing frames which the hens enjoy exploring Local enthusiasm for Will’s return to egg production has been strong, with the local community eager to see the farm back in operation. He has been grateful for the overwhelming support received and looks forward to resuming normal operations.
Bridlington’s health crisis ‘is not a car crash waiting to happen, it is happening right now’, MP tells Parliament.
Charlie Dewhirst MP debated a Government Minister on the East Yorkshire town’s poor health provision.
Bridlington’s “car crash” health crisis has been discussed in Parliament as the area’s MP debated a Government Minister on the East Yorkshire town’s poor health provision.
Charlie Dewhirst, MP for Bridlington & The Wolds, addressed the House of Commons yesterday detailing the “not acceptable” state of the town’s healthcare systems. “Bridlington is a fantastic coastal resort on the edge of the rolling hills of the Wolds, and it welcomes millions of visitors every year,” the local Tory MP told the Commons. “It is world famous for its seabird colony, and is the lobster capital of Europe.”
But the recently-elected MP told an adjournment debate on the East Yorkshire town’s health services the area had “significant challenges” including stark inequalities and a lack of NHS dentists. As an example, he said the town has the oldest and most deprived population in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and men living in the Bridlington South ward have a life expectancy 10 years lower than those living elsewhere in the county.
He added: “As for the supply of health services, the House will no doubt be shocked to hear that there are entire classrooms of children in Bridlington who have never seen a dentist. One patient needing emergency dental work was sent more than 60 miles to Doncaster, and in January there were 8,500 people on the waiting list for the only local NHS dentist.”
Elsewhere, he noted that East Riding patients travelled “an astonishing 2.7 million NHS miles to attend out-patient appointments in 2023-24, and two thirds of Bridlington residents attend out-patient appointments away from the town”.
Calling for the Department of Health and Social care to focus “on tackling the enormous health inequalities in seaside towns such as Bridlington”, he referred to one council official who told him: “The health crisis in Bridlington is not a car crash waiting to happen, it is happening right now.”
The Government’s Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock, told Mr Dewhirst that he was “absolutely right to raise the problems in Bridlington” and told the chamber “this Government are committed to fixing our broken health and care system.”
Plans to convert former hotel dubbed one of ‘Bridlington‘s biggest eyesores’
Bridlington-based Architectural Consultants Dixon Associates Ltd have been appointed by the new developers to agree planning conditions for the former Brentwood Hotel on Marlborough Terrace in the town centre.
For over a decade the large building has laid empty.
It was unofficially voted one of Bridlington’s biggest eyesores and has a huge footprint of over 9,600 square foot and is set out over five floors and includes a large basement.
The former Brentwood Hotel was popular meeting place for local clubs and organisations and was one of the largest accommodation providers in the town with 25 bedrooms, bar areas, dining and function rooms.
Geremy Britton from Dixon & Associates, explained: “We have been appointed to deal with the outstanding planning conditions on the original permission to convert the building into permanent residential use.
“After so many years of neglect it is a step in the right direction to see work taking place on the building. It is clearly a sizable task, so a miraculous transformation will not happen overnight, but the motivation to succeed is clearly reignited.”
Yorkshire Wolds and the Flamborough Headland proposed for Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Local residents in Bridlington area and around the East Riding are being encouraged to participate in a consultation for a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty [AONB] in the Yorkshire Wolds.
A proposed new AONB includes two areas of the Wolds:
A coastal area comprising: the striking peninsula of the Flamborough Headland and its immediate hinterland stretching from The Speeton Hills around Reighton in the north to the Sewerby Cliffs in the south.
An inland area comprising: an arc of elevated chalk wolds and valleys extending from Goodmanham in the southwest round to Folkton in the northeast, and stretching from the Howardian Hills AONB, along the Derwent Gorge, to the valleys of Langtoft in the east.
The plans, by Natural England, would provide national recognition for the Yorkshire Wolds, a large part of which lies in East Yorkshire.
Designating this precious landscape as an AONB could bring many benefits including conserving and enhancing the area’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, as well as the magnificent views and tranquillity of the area.
It could give improved access to nature for the benefit of people’s health and wellbeing, whilst safeguarding an important landscape for future generations. AONBs can also boost economic growth and sustainable local tourism.
The consultation will open on Tuesday 8th October 2024, and will remain open for 12 weeks, for interested parties to comment on the proposal.
Hopes for historic cinema to survive after sale
An historic cinema building has been put up for sale.
Hollywood Plaza, in North Marine Road, Scarborough, is on the market for £150,000.
Originally opened as a silent cinema in 1914 the building was converted into a car garage in 1926 before being put back into use as a cinema in the 1980s, according to agent CPH Property,
Joe Walker, director at CPH Property, said he was fielding offers from three or four independent cinema operators to ideally keep its use the same.
“We are selling the building rather than the business,” Mr Walker said. “However, the agency and the client both hope to keep Hollywood Plaza as a cinema, it just needs a refurb and refresh.”
Sewerby Hall and Gardens
Unfortunately during the high winds last week ,one of the majestic Tree’s of sewerby hall was greatly damaged. A complete half of the try was Feld in the storm
A experienced team where there Friday to remove the other half of left.
We hope that the tree survives with the structure that remains in the future
A village re-opens… Bondville Model village at Sewerby is now open for business
Husband and wife, Rachel and Mark Hill, have spent the last four months renovating the much-loved model village, alongside their family, friends and members of their team.
Today, (4th May), the duo officially re-opened their doors to the public and re-introduced the beloved landmark in Sewerby, Bridlington, to this new chapter.
Rachel and Mark said they were… ‘committed to elevating the visitor experience with a new in-and-outdoor Garden Tea Room, modification of the village and creating an inclusive space that resonates with everyone.’ The model village has already seen hundreds of visitors come through its doors since officially opening on Wednesday 1st May. Rachel said: “We are delighted to build upon the rich legacy of Bondville. Our vision has always been about making this an inclusive space for everyone to enjoy and alongside my family I am so proud and humbled by the reception we’ve received from the public so far.”
She continued: “Throughout the year you can expect live events, entertainment and seasonal celebrations, because Bondville is a place that will hold lifelong memories and not just passing moments.”
The official opening was performed by Bridlington Mayor and Mayoress, John and Diane Arthur, with Rachel, Mark their family, staff and visitors. Bondville Model Village and Garden Tea Rooms is open six days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and you can pre-book tickets by visiting their website or paying upon venue arrival.