Your Life

YOUR LIFE

FIND OUT WHY OUR REGION IS SUCH A POPULAR PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

DISCOVER A NEW QUALITY OF LIFE

TEMPTING TOWNS AND VIBRANT VILLAGES

CITY, COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE ON YOUR DOORSTEP

GREEN ENERGY BRINGS

OPPORTUNITY

”I LIVE JUST SIX MILES FROM HULL AND COULDN’T BE HAPPIER…FROM THE CITY CENTRE YOU CAN BE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE IN JUST TEN MINUTES – A PLUS FOR WHICH CITY DWELLERS IN LONDON OR MANCHESTER WOULD PAY A FORTUNE.”

Sarah Beeny, TV presenter, Property Ladder, Channel 4

WELCOME TO A PLACE WHERE...

A place where your family can go walking in the Yorkshire or Lincolnshire Wolds one weekend and on the beach the next. A place that is UK City of Culture 2017. A place where you can afford to choose between a beamed cottage in a picturesque village or a large family home overlooking the Humber Estuary. Low commute to work times and a place with one of the best independent schools in Yorkshire. Life is made up of so many things, but whatever a great quality of life means to you, we’re pretty sure you’ll find it here.

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I love the culture of kids growing up having the freedom to play on the beach and the countryside is only a stone’s throw away. ”

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I have lived in Manchester, Sunbury, Paris, Scotland and Toulouse. No doubt it’s the best standard of living I have ever encountered. ”

Chris Bowlas, Chemicals Park

Manager, BP

Rachael Perry, Senior Solicitor, Wilkin Chapman LLP

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Traffic to work is so much better for me, I have halved my journey time. ”

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Moving back here has been a springboard for my career and has given me the opportunity to contribute to Hull UK City of Culture 2017.”

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It’s a stunningly beautiful place to live, giving us an amazing village life and a huge network of friends – my wife has even set up her own business with her friend. ”

Grant

Walsh, Sales

Director,

Chaucer Foods UK Ltd

Chris Lane, Global Marketing

Director,

Smith & Nephew

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One of the first things that has struck us is how much more we can get for our money – there are some very nice big houses we have our eye on. ”

Stuart Hall, Process Engineer, Greenergy

Andrew Pearson, Artistic Director of theatre company Ensemble 52 and member of Hull’s UK City of Culture 2017 bid team.

OUR BIG MOVE

Rachael is a Commercial Property Senior Solicitor at Wilkin Chapman LLP in Grimsby and moved to a village in East Lindsey with her family from Bristol in 2013.

Where did you move from?

My partner Dave and I relocated from Bristol in May 2013 to a beautiful coastal village. We live here with our 18 month old little boy Freddie. Did you have any concerns about moving here?

I relocated to the area when Dave secured a job working for the Lincolnshire Constabulary. I was on maternity leave at the time. I was concerned that I would not be able to find a job as I knew Grimsby would be a different market to a city like Bristol. However, Wilkin Chapman LLP is one of the largest law firms operating out of Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It is anticipated that the firm’s turnover will grow 12% by 2017, so they have an ongoing retention and recruitment strategy. The timing of my relocation was perfect, I just sent my CV off and the rest is history.

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A MAJOR PLUS IS THAT MY COMMUTE TIME INTO WORK IS MASSIVELY REDUCED.”

How do you feel about the area now?

I know it sounds cliché but the amount of blue sky you can see is amazing. I love the culture of kids growing up having the freedom to play on the beach with sand between their toes. Seeing the sea every morning is magical after growing up 2 hours away from the nearest coast. This area offers everything I am interested in and it’s also not as far away from the big cities like Leeds and Manchester as people might think.

Dave settled in really quickly, in fact we both did as soon as we started work. Now we are enjoying the blue skies, having the beach on our doorstep and the local fétes and markets. How does the quality of life compare to other places you have lived?

One of the major pluses is that my commute into work is massively reduced. It takes me only 30 minutes to drive the 18 miles to work in Grimsby yet in Bristol city centre it took me the same to travel just 3 miles. This really makes a difference when trying to get out of the house with a toddler in tow.

The value for money is outstanding here, particularly in terms of property. We live in a four bed detached house in an idyllic rural area for the same price as our previous 2 bedroom terrace in Bristol. Living here lets you choose where you want to live, not just where you can afford.

What’s the best thing that the area has to offer people who are moving here?

There’s so much more space, less pollution and the lifestyle is so diverse. It’s great that we now have the beach 2 minutes away and the countryside also only a stone’s throw away. Grimsby is perfect for your high street stores and we love the independent boutique and artisan shops at Louth. There are very few places where you can live in a rural location but have such variety on your doorstep.

What hobbies or outdoor activities do you and your family do here?

We’re animal lovers and do enjoy walking our dog, equestrian sports and agricultural shows. Each year we like to visit Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford which is a world renowned equestrian event. I’ve also joined Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association as a non-executive Board member. I was keen to take up a voluntary position in the affordable housing sector as I have a real interest and enthusiasm for the work affordable housing providers do. We meet once a month and we are all really committed to providing high quality affordable housing with an eco-focus to those in need in rural areas.

How good are the schools?

We researched the schools before we arrived and were pleasantly surprised with the excellent Ofsted results. Freddie attends the Red Hen Day Nursery in Legbourne which is situated on a working farm. It’s the perfect place for him as he loves spending time outdoors. Red Hen have won many prestigious awards including the UK ‘Nursery of the Year’ 2013 award and it’s been rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted repeatedly. We’re really lucky, Freddie just loves planting in the gardens, harvesting fruit and vegetables and learning to care for the animals.

When Freddie gets older we would like him to go to the nearby King Edward Grammar in Louth or Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar in Alford. I’ve also heard the Tollbar Academy in Grimsby is really enterprising and achieves some great results so I’m sure we will visit that school too.

Why would you recommend living and working here?

If you want a lifestyle slightly more rural but don’t want to forego a career then relocating here is ideal. This area gives you the perfect balance and my firm gives real opportunities to progress and develop your professional career.

“ WE LIVE IN A FOUR BED DETACHED HOUSE IN AN IDYLLIC RURAL AREA FOR THE SAME PRICE AS OUR PREVIOUS 2 BEDROOM TERRACE IN BRISTOL. ”

Rachael Perry, Senior Solicitor, Wilkin Chapman LLP

Choosing a home

Whether you want a luxury waterfront apartment, a historic townhouse in one of the region’s beautiful market towns, a cosy cottage in a pretty rural village or a large family home on the coast, we have something for everyone that offers space, stunning setting’s, great communities and a fantastic quality of life.

The diverse and eclectic selection of property in the region is also some of the most affordable in the country.

With the average price of a detached property in North Lincolnshire £176, 791, North East Lincolnshire £177, 604, East Yorkshire £235, 369 and Hull £171, 893. Compared to the UK average of £329, 600, you get so much more for your money and can afford the home you have always dreamed of.

Wherever you choose to live, a key advantage of living in the region is that you are only ever a short commute to wherever you want to be as city, coast and countryside are all practically on your doorstep.

WARM WELCOME

Our region is famed for its friendly welcoming communities and how easy it is to make friends here. That, combined with great schools, lots going on and the beauty of the area mean this is a great location for your new home.

DID YOU KNOW?

“ PEOPLE ARE SLOW TO LEAVE IT, QUICK TO RETURN. AND THERE ARE THOSE WHO COME, AS THEY THINK, FOR A YEAR OR TWO AND STAY A LIFETIME.”

In a recent survey of UK towns, Cleethorpes was voted as one of the top ten happiest places to live.

Beverley has made it into the Sunday Times Top 50 best towns and suburbs to live, 2015.

Looking for property and want temporary home from home accommodation? We recommend www.cleethorpesholidays.co.uk and www.rudstone-walk.co.uk

For corporate relocation and residential property finding services we recommend Vantage Relocation www.vantagerelocation.co.uk

Just want to rent for now? Link Agency are specialists in letting and property management in Hull and East Yorkshire www.linkagency.co.uk.

The Sunday Times named Hull one of the ‘Best Places to Live in Britain’, one of the UK’s ‘urban hubs’ where the cultural offering is everimproving.

Philip Larkin

PICTURE POSTCARD VILLAGES

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YOU MIGHT NEED A BIG CITY WHEN YOU ARE YOUNG, BUT THERE COMES A POINT WHEN YOU NEED SOMEWHERE ELSE. I’VE FOUND IT HERE.”

David Hockney (Artist)

In many parts of the UK, a beamed cottage in a stunning country village is a dream lifestyle reserved for those looking to spend seven figures on a property. Here you can live the rural dream now. You have a myriad of small beautiful villages to choose from with village greens, cosy country pubs, summer fétes and even the quintessential English village duck pond!

From Appleby and Amcotts, Ellerker and Elloughton, Hatcliffe, Molescroft, North Cave and North Newbald, Redbourne, Swanland and South Cave, each one has its own distinct feel and strong community spirit.

There is a fantastic array of housing choices, great schools and the stunning views of Lincolnshire or Yorkshire Wolds right on your doorstep.

SWANLAND WAS NAMED NUMBER 8 IN THE ‘FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTSPOTS LIST 2013,’ WHICH REVEALS THE BEST PLACES IN THE UK TO BRING UP A FAMILY

South Cave

Warter

“ I HAVE A COTTAGE UP HERE IN THE EAST RIDING, THIS IS MY REAL BOLT HOLE, IT’S JUST A BEAUTIFUL SPOT.”

Linda Barker, Property Expert

POPULAR VILLAGES IN NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE

COSY COTTAGES

Arural home to call your own is wholly achievable here with easy commutes and all the services you need, at a fraction of the price elsewhere in the UK.

If you prefer to travel by bus or train there is excellent transport available to ensure nobody is left stranded in the sticks.

The region’s villages have great links to the surrounding area too with Lincoln, Leeds, Sheffield, York and Doncaster all within easy reach.

If you are looking to travel a little further, you can jump on a train from Brough or Grimsby and be in London in less than three hours.

Great Limber, Laceby and Wrawby are all beautiful villages a stone’s throw away from Humberside International Airport.

RURAL IDYLLS

There are opportunities to buy farmhouses, properties with paddocks and to get the view of rolling countryside that you have always wished for!

Appleby is a village so quaint that they even have a local team who play Quidditch with the fictional Harry Potter universe.

COASTAL RETREATS

There is an array of seaside villages and towns that offer a chance to live by the sea whilst still being in easy commute of the city and the major businesses here. Check out Flamborough and Sewerby in East Yorkshire and Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire.

Amcotts

Appleby

Redbourne

Wrawby

POPULAR VILLAGES IN NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE

Laceby

Waltham

Hawerby cum Beesby

Healing

POPULAR VILLAGES IN EAST YORKSHIRE

Walkington

Cottingham

Swanland

North & South Cave

Bishop Burton

Elloughton

Brough

Welton

Mablethorpe

Bridlington

OUR BIG MOVE

“I have lived and worked in Manchester, Sunbury, Paris, Scotland and Toulouse, no doubt the quality of life here is the best I’ve ever encountered.”

What attracted you to the city?

A fabulous job opportunity at the BP site where there has been over £500m invested over the last 6 years! Plus the attraction of a semi-rural location and the potential for much more house for the money. Also, great cycling country.

Did you have any concerns about moving here?

I thought it would be wet most of the time but I’ve been surprised to learn it’s one of the driest places in the country.

How do you feel about the place now?

Absolutely love it. Great friends, great housing, great sport.

How does the quality of life compare to other places you have lived?

No doubt the best standard of living I’ve ever encountered. Traffic is relatively light, housing is great, it’s quiet where we live and there is a real village feel.

What is the best thing that the area has to offer people who are moving here?

West Hull villages – their architecture, their layout, the facilities. Anywhere else in the country, these would be packed with very well-to-do rich people whereas here it’s pretty equitable. Swanland where we live is a perfect village with small shops, an outstanding nursery and school, lovely housing, a brilliant park and a refurbished gastropub across from the pond.

What hobbies or outdoor activities do you and your family do here?

Cycling is excellent with trips to the Wolds, along cycle tracks and quiet roads. Ferriby Squash Club is excellent and there is a very active squash league across the county from Scarborough to Scunthorpe and from Goole to Withernsea.

Have your children settled in well?

Brilliantly. Great network of friends. Very safe area. Cubs is great, dance classes, football training and leagues. They love it!

“Friends visit us who have never been to the area before and are blown away by the coast and countryside and how much we have on our doorstep.”

How good are the local schools?

Swanland nursery is Outstanding. Swanland Primary is Outstanding. My daughter Rachel has Down Syndrome and is in mainstream school at Swanland Primary. The care she receives is second to none and she has developed beyond all expectations thanks to the staff and children at the school.

Why would you recommend living and working here?

Come!! Don’t believe what you have read and forget any preconceptions you have. The housing is excellent, the schooling is outstanding, the opportunities for children’s activities are huge. The villages are picture postcard pretty and the semi-rural location is so calm and relaxing. Access to major networks (road, rail and ports) is excellent. The Humber region is the UK’s energy estuary and will see a continuation of major investment – the area is on the up and so will house prices so get here as fast as you can!!

THINGS WE LOVE TO DO AS A

FAMILY Visit Beverley for shopping and lunch

Spend time in Hull’s Old Town and the free museums

Visit Olivers café in Swanland– we love the food in there

My children tell me that Hull has “the best soft play centres ever!”

Day trip to the seaside – it’s so easy to get to

Chris Bowlas is Chemicals Park Manager at BP and moved to Swanland in East Yorkshire with his family in 2004 from Sunbury in South West London.

Market Towns

Each market town has its own distinct character, combining essential town centre facilities with a warm, village feel whilst still being within easy commute time of Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, York, Lincoln and Leeds making them extremely popular.

Steeped in history but with all the modern facilities you expect, life in the market towns of Brigg, Barton and Caistor offer a perfect compromise for those who don’t want city life but still want everything from restaurants and cafes to shops and services on their doorstep.

Pocklington, Driffield, Howden and Market Weighton are hugely popular places to live in the East Riding of Yorkshire and offer more markets than you can shake a locally grown, organic stick at!

OUR BIG MOVE

The prospect of relocating to the UK, especially with two children, was as daunting as it was exciting for the Hallam family, originally from America. They were soon reassured by a team of experts from Vantage Relocation who have helped countless families settle into the area.

“We absolutely love our home in the wonderful town of Beverley and know that our transition to the UK and our experiences would never have been as flawless without the professional and courteous services provided by Caroline and Vantage Relocation.”

Kerry Hallam.

Brigg

Louth

Driffield

With many of our towns situated on canals and lakes, rural water scenes are never far away

DID YOU KNOW?

Beverley Polo Club hosts international polo tournaments

Beverley is voted as one of the best places to live in Britain by the Sunday Times. One of the largest market towns, Beverley is steeped in history yet has the fastest broadband speeds in the country. Cobbled streets, a majestic Minster, designer boutiques and a thriving café culture all combined with good schools and an array of high quality family housing mean this is a must see destination.

Ladies Day at Beverley Race Course is an essential date for your diary!

Beverley Folk Festival, a local festival with global appeal, host to an array of national and international music, comedy and spoken word acts

Driffield

Howden

Market Weighton

Louth

Beverley Westwood

The Westwood

Beverley

modern living

I discover the avenues

f you want to be in the heart of it all, with easy access to work, excellent transport links and restaurants in easy reach there are many luxurious modern developments in Hull and also in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe.

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE IN HULL?

We recommend Riverside Properties who specialise in Hull city centre, Victoria Dock and the marina. www.riverside-property.co.uk

Hiding amongst the leafy suburbs and close to the University, lies Princes Avenue, an area described as the ‘Notting Hill’ of Hull on the strength of its bohemian character, refreshing mix of people, live music, speciality shops and cosmopolitan eateries. Its impressive variety of large, traditional Victorian properties, offer generous living space perfect for families and working couples.

Freedom Quay, Hull Marina

Hull’s popular Princes Avenue

Park Avenue, Hull

Hull Marina

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HAVING VISITED HULL, I QUICKLY REALISED THAT THE CITY OFFERED A VIBRANT ENERGY THAT I COULD ENJOY FROM MY HOME ON VICTORIA DOCK, A STUNNING WATERFRONT VILLAGE SITUATED JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM THE CITY CENTRE.”

Like in any other major city region, there is a wide range of accommodation on offer but what makes this area so different is that luxurious living comes at an affordable price and there is also a great range of choice.

In the city, waterfront homes are amongst the most popular. Luxury apartments line the marina in Hull, ranging from compact one bedroom studios to large penthouses with roof terraces and offer great city pads with

the village in the city

Ifyou need somewhere larger but still want life by the water, head to the hugely popular Victoria Dock development, known as the “village in the city”.

This large waterfront development has its own sense of community and facilities, including Victoria Dock Primary, a popular high achieving primary school and the area offers homes as large as 5 bedrooms with balconies overlooking the estuary.

Beal Homes and Risby Homes have developments across Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The luxury 2, 3 and 4 bedroom modern family homes are built to suit your lifestyle perfectly. For more info visit www.beal-homes.co.uk and www.risbyhomes.co.uk

In Cleethorpes, The Waterfront and The Point developments offer large modern, sought after apartments. The balconies offer stunning panoramic views of the coast and seafront.

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WHAT I MOST ENJOY ABOUT THE SEASIDE IS FISH AND CHIPS, A DONKEY RIDE, AND SOME RUM AND RAISIN FUDGE – IN THAT ORDER.”

Victoria Dock , Hull

The Point, Cleethorpes

Pilot Office, Hull waterfront

Warehouse 13, Hull Marina

Chatty man Alan Carr, Stand-up comedian and TV presenter following his appearance in Cleethorpes.

Adrian West, Partner, Andrew Jackson

Queens Court, Hull City Centre

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MY BIG MOVE

George Spink, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust

“I wake up to views across the Marina every morning, I have a 10 minute walk to work and there are great restaurants all over this region right on my doorstep; so relocating here from Oxford was a great decision.”

Educated at Kings College in London, George was aware of the ambitious growth plans and expertise at Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust and fuelled by the personal recommendations he received about the area, he got in touch with a local property agent and was amazed at what he could get for his money.

Brought up on the south coast in Dorset, George was keen to live near the water again and following a visit to the Freedom

Quay apartments over looking the Marina, he fell in love with the views and was blown away with the quality of life he could get in Hull. Just being a 10 minute walk away from work makes a real difference to George, who previously had to battle with the tube on a daily basis and he finds he has more time to enjoy himself socially, often visiting restaurants in the charming old town and surrounding villages.

MY FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS

1. 1884 Dock St Kitchen - for the attention to detail and the very special dining experience.

2. Pipe and Glass Inn, South Dalton - the best and most creative use of local food; deservingly Michelin-starred.

3. Marrakech, Princes Avenue - of all the places on Princes Avenue, this is the best overall for food, service and atmosphere.

“In Hull I get the best of both worlds - unique prospects to advance my medical career and a quality of life that is second to none.”

Pipe and Glass Inn

OUR BIG MOVE

Grant is Sales Director at Chaucer Foods UK Ltd in Hull who supply to major food producers all over the world. Originally from New Zealand, Grant moved from China to East Yorkshire in 2008.

Where did you move from?

My wife and I relocated from Qingdao in China in 2008 to Eastrington, East Yorkshire when a transfer position arose with Chaucer Foods UK Ltd. As well as the opportunity to develop my career, we were attracted to East Yorkshire as it’s a perfect place for us to raise a family, in a quainter family friendly place.

Did you have any concerns about moving here?

My main concern was if the move to the UK was the right decision for my family, as opposed to going back to New Zealand. I had no concerns moving to Yorkshire as I had regularly visited the area on business and liked it and it helped that my wife Luisa is originally from Blackpool and a Northerner. Luisa had a few concerns about getting back into the workforce after being out of the country for some time.

How do you feel about the area now?

It’s a stunningly beautiful place to be. Living in Eastrington gives us an amazing village life and we have a good network of friends through the school and neighbours. Because of where we live Luisa has set up a new business with her friend Tara who she met through local playgroups. It is called Popsicle Parties and offers fully inclusive children’s themed parties. They are now running two sites at Eastrington and Swanland and looking for more staff. For anyone interested visit www.popsicleparties.co.uk.

How does the quality of life compare to other places you have lived?

You get a lot for your money here in regards to property. We live in a good sized detached modern house which I know would cost double the amount if purchased in the Midlands or further South. The quality of the education is good too. You have a world-class education system here, even better than the schools in New Zealand and with us now having 3 children this is really important to us. Time is valuable and we make the most of it here.

What’s the best thing that the area has to offer people who are moving here?

There’s a better balance of work and play here. It’s so much less crowded, polluted and pressurised than it was in China. And I love the fact it is so much greener here than so many other places. It’s easy to do things outdoors and a great place to bring up children. Having grown up in New Zeland I am used to the outdoors and wanted something similar for my children.

What hobbies or outdoor activities do you and your family do here?

As a family we love cycling, with even Reuben aged 2 joining us on the back of my bike. Within 200 metres from Eastrington we can be on single lane farm roads, it’s really safe too. Elenor, now aged 7, has started playing the guitar and both Elenor and Hollie (aged 5) attend drama, swimming and gymnastics classes locally. Both girls are starting football next year which should be fun to watch.

How good are the schools?

The school is one of the main reasons we chose Eastrington to live. Elenor and Hollie both attend Eastrington Primary School and love it. The school is not too big and not too small, really warm and friendly and they have a strong involvement with the local village community.

Why would you recommend living and working here?

I know historically, Hull in particular, used to be the butt of jokes. That it was the end of the line. That may have been the case in the 1970s but definitely not now. From Humberside International Airport you can get straight to Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, seven days a week and then be en-route to anywhere in the world.

Personally, I’ve got so much more out of moving here than I expected. After working in Australasia I wanted to gain European market experience, relocating with Chaucer Foods UK Ltd has not only given me that but also Eastern European, Russian and American trade experience. Strategically, moving here was the best move for my family and my global career. My advice to other ‘would-be’ expats is that emigrating here is probably one of the best choices you could make for your family. Life is good here but be open minded, do your research and get involved with the local community, become part of your new country.

OUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO AS A FAMILY

Cycling in the Yorkshire Wolds

A day trip to the east coast, Whitby or Robin Hoods Bay. We love the sandy and family friendly beaches and the children love the old smugglers’ haunts, rock pooling and crabbing

Visiting Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington, where there are 9 acres of beautiful gardens, home to the largest collection of hardy water lilies in natural surroundings in Europe – I love the Maori feather cloak made from Kiwi feathers in the museum and the wooden Tiki statue in the gardens

Our latest love is ‘Spurn Point.’ I can liken it to anywhere in New Zealand, it’s perfect for a sunny day family picnic and to watch the local wildlife and life of the Humber go by

RESTAURANTS THAT TICK ALL THE BOXES AND ALL FOR VERY DIFFERENT REASONS

1884 Dock St Kitchen on Hull Marina for entertaining clients or taking Luisa on a special occasion, we really enjoy their Thursday night Joseph Mellot wine evenings

Family celebratory lunches at Pipe & Glass, South Dalton

The Raj Pavilion on Beverley Road, Hull for a spicy curry with friends

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HAVING 3 CHILDREN, FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO US AND IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS WE CHOSE TO LIVE IN EASTRINGTON.”

Grant Walsh, Sales Director, Chaucer Foods UK Ltd

EDUCATION MATTERS

If you have a family, finding a great pre-school, school or college for your children is an essential part of choosing where to live. When it comes to giving your children the best start in life, it seems location is all important.

Community engagement, business partnerships and encouraging entrepreneurship are all key in this region and our schools have often been at the forefront of innovations in education.

DID YOU KNOW?

Hull College Group is one of the top 10 performing Further Education colleges in the UK.

Bishop Burton College was an Equestrian training base for London 2012 Olympic Games and hosted the European Juniors Championships 2014.

Hymers College is one of the best performing independent schools in Yorkshire.

Former North Lindsey College student Josh Dixon gained his dream job working for the Formula 1 Mercedes-Benz Team helping Lewis Hamilton prepare for the world title by ensuring his Mercedes glistens on the grid!

HETA train engineering apprentices for over 200 companies.

Hull Collegiate has the highest conversion rates in Yorkshire for successful Duke of Edinburgh and Young Enterprise schemes.

Grimsby Institute is home to Estuary TV, the first of 40 local TV channels to launch in the UK.

Malet Lambert was the first school in the UK to be awarded the new employability standard for schools.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY

Every child deserves the best start to their education and with excellent schools available across the region there are many great options.

The list of primary schools achieving ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports is vast, in fact there really are too many to mention, with a whole host featuring on the Ofsted outstanding providers list.

The area also boasts high achieving secondary schools, many receiving ‘outstanding’ in recent Ofsted reports and also upholding excellent standards with GCSE results.

HRH, The Duke of Cambridge visiting Goole High School Academy in recognition of their partnership work with education charity SkillForce that draws on the values and skills of ex-Forces personnel to inspire young people.

FOR AN UP TO DATE LIST OF SCHOOLS AND THEIR PERFORMANCE PLEASE VISIT:

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www.eastriding.gov.uk/ learning/schools-collegesand-academies

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www.northlincs.gov.uk/ schools-libraries-learning/ schools-colleges-education/ schools- colleges-andeducation/our-schools-andcolleges/ -

www.nelincs.gov.uk/resident/ schools-and-education/findschools-in-my-local-area/ -

www.hullcc.gov.uk/schools

Nowhere is our enterprising nature more powerfully expressed than in the array of businesses and education providers combining to nurture new talent.

Malet Lambert for example has become the first school in the country to become accredited with the Institute of Education Business Excellence ‘’Business Ready’’ award, the new employability standard for schools.

Victora Dock was the first school in the UK to be built using private sector funding, an enterprising ethos that continues today.

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In a Stock Market Challenge the enterprising students of Tollbar Academy played the stock market and turned £100,000 ‘investment’ into £1.4m in just half a day.

Goole Studio Schools offers 14 to 19 year olds a bold new way of learning that bridges the gap many students face between school and the reality of work. Students work on real projects with local employers and have the chance to develop their own business ideas, whilst gaining the qualifications they need.

EDUCATION IS DEFINITELY BETTER HERE THAN IN SOUTH TYNESIDE. THERE ARE MORE ACADEMY STATUS SCHOOLS IN THIS REGION.”

Mike Dixon, Director of Architecture, CR Parott Consultants Ltd

DID YOU KNOW?

Our schools continue to uphold the gold standard mark of five or more GCSE passes at A* to C grade including English and Maths, with many high performers:

East Yorkshire

FIRST CLASS FACILITIES

A £400m Building Schools for the Future investment programme in Hull has delivered 21 iconic schools across the city, contributing significantly to the quality of education here. New facilities are second to none with one school hosting a Rugby League World Cup 2013 training camp and another named the Royal Institute of British Architects’ award for one of the best examples of architecture.

Many of the Primary and Secondary Schools in North & North East Lincolnshire have benefitted from recent remodelling and extensions by local company CR Parrott Consultants Ltd. These include Scawby, Oakfield and Lincoln Gardens Primary Schools and Tollbar Academy.

Beverley High

South Hunsley

Hornsea

Longcroft

The Snaith School

Hull

St Mary’s College

Kelvin Hall

Malet Lambert

North Lincolnshire

St Bede’s

North East Lincolnshire

Caistor Grammar

Cleethorpes Academy

Healing Academy

Humberston Academy

Tollbar Academy

INDEPENDENT CHOICES

THE 100% OVERALL GCSE PASS RATE AT HULL COLLEGIATE WAS ACHIEVED ONCE AGAIN IN 2014

Hull Collegiate

Hull Collegiate is an independent, coeducational day school on one single site in Anlaby, Hull for pupils aged 3-18.

Academic results are excellent and the school has a reputation for consistently achieving excellence in GCSE and A level results year on year. Following their education at Hull Collegiate pupils go on to attend the top universities.

The 100% overall GCSE pass rate was achieved once again in 2014, with 92% of pupils obtaining 5+ A* – C grades including English and Maths and 40% of all grades awarded were A* or A.

At A level, over half of students achieved A* to B grade, and 83% achieved A* to C grades.

Hymers College is one of the highest achieving schools in the country.

Hymers College

Situated in Hull itself, one of the best performing independent schools in Yorkshire at GCSE and A level, Hymers College is also one of the highest achieving schools in the country.

In 2014, students are celebrating excellent GCSE results yet again, 71.4% gained an A or A* and 91.2% of results were a B grade or better.

At A level, over half of students achieved A or A* in 2014 and 84.5% achieved grades A* to B.

Lincolnshire Montessori

Lincolnshire Montessori offers nursery and Primary education for children from birth to 11 at sites in Caistor and Stallingborough.

Lincolnshire Montessori is multi-award winning with ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports.

St. James’ School

St. James’ is an intimate, happy and successful coeducational day and boarding school for children aged 2-18 in Grimsby.

The school has two boarding houses, taking in UK and international students. The school aims to create a happy, caring, family atmosphere.

Recognising that every child is unique St. James’ offers a wide variety of social, sporting and cultural activities as well as academic.

St Martin’s Preparatory School

St Martin’s Preparatory School in Grimsby is ranked 32nd in the top 100 UK preparatory schools in the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2013. St Martin’s is one of Lincolnshire’s leading independent schools with consistently high results, providing co-educational preparatory schooling for pupils aged 2-11.

Hessle Mount School

Associate school of Hymers College, Hessle Mount is a small independent preparatory school for children aged 3-8.

Pocklington School

Pockington School has a long history of delivering excellent all round education for day pupils from 4-18 and boarders from the age of 8.

95.6% of GCSE students achieved 5 A* to C grades, including English and Mathematics, with 100% achieving 5 GCSEs grades A* to C. Many achieve top grades in challenging subjects at A levelin 2014 62.5% of pupils achieved A*-B grades with 85.5% attaining A-C grades, and an overall pass rate of 99%.

Co-author and actor with Rik Mayall of “Bottom” and “The Young Ones” Adrian Edmonson is a former student of Pocklington School or ‘Old Pocklingtonian’

AIMING HIGHER

THE HUMBER REGION BOASTS SOME OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMING COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY. WHETHER IT IS FOR A LEVELS OR NVQS OR SPECIALITY COURSES RANGING FROM ENGINEERING TO EQUINE, STUDENTS WILL BE SPOILT FOR CHOICE.

Not only does the area boast some of the highest performing colleges in the country, we also have some of the best facilities with millions being invested in campus developments across the region.

Local industry plays a big part in many of our academic institutions with strong business partnerships and links to industry complementing the education of students. From specialist equipment and facilities, to shared expertise and the opportunity for firsthand experience.

Grimsby Institute and University Centre Grimsby

Grimsby Institute and University Centre Grimsby is one of England’s largest providers of Higher and Futher Education, with particular specialisms in food manufacturing, logistics and engineering and process technology to support local industry strengths.

New developments include the £20m University Centre Grimsby dedicated to Higher Education programmes, a new Engineering & Renewable Energy Centre, a brand new £6m Sports Centre and the Grimsby School of Art.

Further investments include a £7.5m Environmental Learning Logistics Hub and £3.34m development to train students for the renewable industry.

Hull College Group

Hull College Group was rated as Grade 1 - ‘outstanding’ in every area in its most recent Ofsted inspection and is one of the bestperforming Further Education colleges in the UK, consistently ranked in the top 10 per cent in the UK. It is also the UK’s eighth largest Further Education institution by income.

Hull College Group supports over 30,000 students across campuses in Hull, Goole and Harrogate. At least 90% of students progress to employment, further study or training within six months.

A new £6m Energy and Climate Centre is the focal point for Hull College’s extensive provision of more than 150 courses related to over 100 different careers within the renewables sector and associated supply chains.

Hull College Group

Grimsby Institute and University Centre Grimsby

Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) is at the heart of training young people to further their career in engineering and renewables. HETA trains engineering apprentices for over 200 companies predominantly based around the Humber Estuary including Tata Steel, BP, RB and Smith & Nephew, energy companies Scottish and Southern Energy, Centrica, Ecotricity and biofuel plants Brocklesby and Vivergo Fuels. HETA have three sites, Hull, a new centre in Scunthorpe and at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough.

North Lindsey College

North Lindsey College is the largest provider of post-16 education and training in North Lincolnshire, offering a wide range of vocational and academic courses.

North Lindsey College has been awarded the Tata Steel contract for delivery of the company’s apprenticeship scheme.

Bishop Burton College

As one of the country’s finest land-based colleges Bishop Burton College has a national reputation for quality and is the only College in the UK to hold Centre of Vocational Excellence status in both Agriculture and Equine.

The College has recently invested £40m in an ambitious campus redevelopment scheme, which includes an Equine Arena used as an equestrian base for the London 2012 Olympic Games and the 2014 European Junior Eventing Championships.

The new Technology and Skills Centre is home to the Northern Technology Centre for Agrii, an organisation which delivers unrivalled expertise and support for sustainable and profitable farming and food production in the UK.

Bishop Burton College is also investing £7.5m in its Riseholme campus, 3 miles north of Lincoln, to ensure the county remains at the forefront in the development of new skills and innovative technologies in the agri-food sector and its many associated industries.

East Riding College

Construction of a new £14m Beverley campus is under way, with opening scheduled for September 2015. This follows on from the construction of a new Bridlington campus in 2009, making the College one of the best equipped nationally. Both feature state-of-the-art learning environments, construction and engineering workshops, and a restaurant, travel agency and hair and beauty salon which are open to members of the public.

The college recently launched its £2.8m Energy Technology Centre which supports small to mediumsized businesses to thrive in the emerging energy industry.

East Riding College

Humber University Technology College

Currently under construction, the £11m University Technology College will be based in Scunthorpe town centre. The college will primarily focus on providing education and training in engineering and renewable energy to 14-19 year olds.

The Humber University Technology College will be open for business in September 2015.

Bishop Burton College

HETA

Humber University Technology College

A LEADING UNIVERSITY

The University of Hull has established itself as one of the best in the country and boasts stats such as seventh ranking University in the north in ‘The Times’ and ‘The Sunday Times’ Good University Guide 2014. The University is also ranked in joint 17th position out of all mainstream Higher Education institutions in the UK for overall student satisfaction, according to the National Student Survey 2014.

With two campuses, a world class business school, a state-of-theart Enterprise Centre and a total student population of over 20,000, the University of Hull offers over 2,000 courses a year with the option to study at undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time and foundation level. A range of business support services offered by the University is helping to drive innovation in the region.

Not content with keeping up with the times, the University has stayed ahead with ground breaking research and a significant five year investment programme. This has already seen the delivery of a new Biomedical Research Centre to further enhance the University’s

international research reputation, a 3D virtual reality ‘CUBE’ to provide the offshore renewable energy sector with an innovative training facility, and the £2.4m refurbishment of ‘The Lawns’ halls of residence complex.

Nearing completion is the £27.4m redevelopment of the Brynmor Jones Library, which sits at the heart of the University of Hull’s city campus. The library has been designed to act as a gateway to the University for the wider public. The whole ground floor will be open to all, with an art gallery designed to national standards positioned at the very front of the building.

It’s a little known fact that two out of every three students who visit the University of Hull, go on to apply to study.

7TH RANKING UNIVERSITY IN THE NORTH IN ‘THE TIMES’ AND ‘THE SUNDAY TIMES’ GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2014.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

CAMPUS FACTS

2/3 of students graduate from the University of Hull with a First or 2:1 (The Guardian, 2013)

This year the University achieved an ‘overall satisfaction’ score of 89%

in the National Student Survey, a real testament that students are at the heart of everything at the University of Hull. (National Average 86%)

Hull York Medical School achieved an ‘overall satisfaction’ score of 92%

More than nine out of ten University of Hull graduates are finding work or further study within six months of completing their fulltime studies, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

Home to more than 100 nationalities and research partners around the globe

The Enterprise Centre at the University has helped to establish almost 100 new businesses

Hull University Union is one of the most active students’ unions in the country with over 150 active societies. The union has a string of awards under its belt including being voted the ‘Students’ Union of the Year’ in the 2012 National Union of Students Awards

A 3D virtual reality ‘CUBE’, an innovative training facility for offshore wind farm engineers.

Multi-million pound Brynmor Jones Library

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When did you move here?

The family and I moved over to Pocklington in June 2010 and I started work at Smith & Nephew in Hull in April 2010 which is the global headquarters for the company’s Advanced Wound Management division.

Where did you move from?

We moved from Bedfordshire, where we lived for nearly 7 years.

What attracted you to Pocklington?

Pocklington offers what every family needs. Close to Hull, York, the Yorkshire Wolds and only 40 minutes from the coast. The amenities in Pocklington are within walking distance of our home. In Bedfordshire my old commute took an hour, now I can drive to work in 35 minutes.

Did you have any concerns about moving here?

In my previous role I made many field visits covering this area and team meetings were often in East Yorkshire which certainly changed my perception of the area. My wife and I had the usual worries about moving, the logistics and how my wife and family would settle.

How do you feel about the place now?

The whole family have settled well, there are many attractions for my family to visit. The region offers the city, coast and countryside which enriches our family life. The transport links are good for us; we visit family in Lincolnshire, Devon and Cornwall.

I feel that the people are much more friendly in East Yorkshire, it’s the little things; people like to chat and they smile at you, it is really noticeable from where we used to live.

Chris Lane is Global Marketing Director at Smith & Nephew.

How does the quality of life compare to other places you have lived?

The region offers much more to see and do than other parts of the country - our quality of life as a family has been enhanced, we canoe at Allerthorpe – they hire equipment and the kids have such a great time. We cycle more than ever, there are many routes for families especially in Pocklington, the roads are flat and it makes a great Sunday activity.

What is the best thing that the area has to offer people who are moving here?

The quality of life. With city, coast and countryside, the area has everything to offer a family. Traffic to work is so much better for me, I have halved my journey time.

What hobbies or outdoor activities do you and your family do here?

The children have taken up some new hobbies, my eldest takes drama classes and is learning to play the violin, my middle son takes swimming lessons and the youngest plays tennis. My wife has settled well, made great friends and now sits on the PTA for one of the schools.

Chris Lane, Global Marketing Director, Smith & Nephew

Have your children settled in well?

They have indeed; they have lots of new friends, doing very well at school and have even picked up a little Yorkshire accent.

How good are the local schools?

We researched the schools and they had great Ofsted reports; we were pleased to find that many cap the class sizes. Our boys now go to Pocklington Infant School and Pocklington Community Junior School.

Why would you recommend living and working here?

It is important you come and see East Yorkshire for yourself, make your own opinion and do not be led by preconceptions.

TOP 5 GREAT THINGS ABOUT LIVING IN THIS AREA

The Deep So close to the coast

Good travel links to other cities

There is a great restaurant in Pocklington called Judsons – family friendly and within walking distance of our house

Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington is great for the family £60.00 annual membership, and within walking distance of our house. In the summer my wife takes the kids for a picnic after school, they love it

The Deep

Burnby Hall Gardens

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WITH CITY, COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE, THE AREA HAS EVERYTHING TO OFFER A FAMILY.”

Welcome to a placegreat to live

There aren’t many places where you can wake up in a countryside village home, have lunch in the city and then take an afternoon stroll along rugged coastline. Here you can.

The stunning countryside of the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire Wolds makes up a huge proportion of the area, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to walk, ride, cycle and run. The array of characterful inns, fine churches and magnificent country houses that pepper our countryside offer a unique charm and tradition. You can even take a step back in time and experience the grand lifestyles of wealthy landowners with a visit to Thornton Abbey and Normanby Hall in North Lincolnshire or Burton Agnes, Burton Constable, Sewerby Hall and Sledmere House in East Yorkshire.

Wander, the Art on the Yorkshire Wolds Way is the UK’s first public arts project on a national trail, creating landmark art installations, including ten warrior figures carved in lime stained oak which ‘guard’ the work.

The roads of the Lincolnshire Wolds are also particularly popular with motorcyclists and the area is home to Cadwell Park, one of the UK’s top motor racing circuits.

If you prefer blue to green then head to the water and explore miles of stunning heritage coastline. You’ll find stunning seaside locations that offer everything from independent antique stores and gourmet pubs to candy floss, fresh seafood and all the fun of the fair.

Our region offers a rare chance to live by the sea whilst still being in easy commute of the city and many major businesses. Whether you choose to live by the sea or just visit on a sunny afternoon, you’ll love having the seaside within easy reach all year round.

Take a trip to the Humber Bridge Country Park Nature Reserve and follow one of the three nature trails in the woods. You can also visit the Water’s Edge Visitor Centre, set in a 86 acre Country Park, to explore the unique environment of the Humber Estuary.

Scunthorpe’s Normanby Hall Country Park is set in 300 acres of parkland and landscaped gardens. Set within a Victorian walled garden, Normanby Hall has a costume gallery, period rooms and a farming museum. Walk through the outstanding deer park, where herds of red and fallow deer roam freely.

A designated ‘Area of Outstanding National Beauty’, the Lincolnshire Wolds naturally offer many scenic routes. The views are truly spectacular and on a clear day it’s even possible to see the Grimsby Dock Tower, the Humber Bridge and Lincoln Cathedral.

World renowned artist David Hockney was so inspired by the scenery of the Yorkshire Wolds that he swapped the sunshine and warm seas of Los Angeles to move to the area. His collection of Wolds inspired images have been showcased at a major exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, which was the 2nd most visited exhibition after Monet in the past 30 years.

The artwork is stunning, but nothing beats seeing it with your own eyes, or indeed living amongst it!

Time Out

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Head to Welton Waters and take out a sail boat.

Visit the nature reserves especially

Photo: Adrian and Hilary Middleton

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CLEETHORPES IS A BEAUTIFUL BEACH WITH VERY IMPRESSIVE VIEWS OF BOATS AND SHIPS TRAVELLING ALONG THE HUMBER ESTUARY.”

”The scale and sweep of the land and scenery is impressive.”

ACTIVE GET

OUT AND ABOUT

With the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Wolds surrounding the region you’d be mad not to grab your boots/ trainers/ bike or horse and make the most of the walking/ running/ cycling and riding routes, you can download routes at visithullandeastyorkshire.co.uk and lincswolds.org.uk.

WALK

Offering well-marked walking routes and even annual walking festivals, the miles of heritage coastline and Wolds are beautiful locations for a short ramble with the kids or an energetic 10 mile hike.

RIDE

For horse lovers there are miles of bridal paths throughout the region just waiting for you to explore. East Yorkshire offers 4 polo clubs alone including White Rose Polo Club just a mile from Market Weighton and The Beverley Polo Club which hosts the prestigious Yorkshire Nations Cup.

ON YER BIKE

The Lincolnshire & Yorkshire Wolds are perhaps one of the main reasons this area is such a draw for road cycling. In fact Yorkshire hosted the hugely successful Grand Depart of the Tour De France 2014. If you were inspired by Le Tour, experience some of the routes and tracks first hand.

GOLF

Forest Pines Hotel & Golf resort has been rated one of the leading UK winter courses, hosting some of the country’s top PGA professionals. After 27-holes (3 x 9 holes) across 10,000 yards you can enjoy a cold drink on the terrace of The Pines Bar, the perfect spot.

SPORTY GET

Fancy getting stuck in by joining a local team or cheering from the side-lines - either way there are plenty of choices covering a vast range of sporting activities. Our region is home to a number of successful sporting teams.

For information on sports & activities available throughout the region and details of how you can get involved with a local team visit www.humbersport.com

Ice hockey

teams Grimsby Redwings and Hull Stingrays.

If you are more of a football fanatic we are home to Grimsby Town FC, Scunthorpe United and Premiership team Hull City AFC or as we affectionately call them The Mariners, The Iron and The Tigers.

WATER SPORTS

Surrounded by beautiful coasts, water is a fundamental part of the region, which means there are a huge range of activities that many other places just couldn’t offer. Kite surfing, canoeing, sailing, zapcats, jet skiing and windsurfing to name a few.

Two rival Super League rugby teams Hull FC and Hull KR and rugby union team Grimsby RUFC.

CULTURE VULTURE

Hull is the UK City of Culture 2017

The clock is ticking and the countdown has begun for a year like no other. Rooted in place but global in ambition, this glorious city’s streets, buildings, rivers, parks, bridges and sky will play host to the imagination of the world’s finest artists.

In 2017 over 1,500 events will be held in just 365 days all over Hull but why wait until then when there is already so much going on all across the region…

Five large theatres in the region with a sixth one coming soon mean live drama, West End touring productions, ballets and musical theatre are literally right on your doorstep.

A brand new professional theatre, East Riding Theatre, is opening soon backed by Hollywood actor Vincent Regan and Patron Judy Dench.

The biggest names in comedy also grace the local stages regularly including Lee Evans, Jimmy Carr, Al Murray, Frank Skinner, Ross Noble and Noel Fielding, but we don’t like to name drop!

Hull Truck Theatre has seen writers and directors such as Anthony Minghella and John Godber, who is the most performed playwright in the UK after Shakespeare!

Two of the region’s theatres are based in Scunthorpe, The Plowright Theatre and its sister venue, The Baths Hall, both have fantastic programmes of arts, theatre and comedy.

Get Fruity!

The Fruit Market on Hull Marina is a go to destination for live, music, art galleries, craft stores, art house cinema and Sunday markets.

Freedom Festival

“

THE AREA IS VIBRANT AND FULL OF POSSIBILITY.”

Vincent Regan, Actor & Artistic Director at East Riding Theatre

A picture tells a thousand words and art galleries we have a plenty.

Hull Truck Theatre

History comes alive in our area. With everything from a Bronze Age Appleby Log Boat, life-size woolly mammoth, restored classic steam locomotive, a horse drawn carriage simulator, trolleybuses, fullsize whale skeleton and an Egyptian mummy, there will be something to intrigue everyone.

Visit joiningupthehumber.co.uk for information on the latest themed exhibitions and events, many of which are totally free, the perfect family day out.

CLEETHORPES AIRSHOW

200,000 visitors pull up deckchairs on Cleethorpes seafront to witness breathtaking displays from the Red Arrows & Red Devils Parachute Team.

FREEDOM FESTIVAL

Freedom is an annual celebration of the Arts and a lasting legacy of the Wilberforce 2007 campaign which celebrated the pioneering work of Hull-born William Wilberforce MP, and the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. You can explore his birth place and the history and legacy of slavery today at Hull’s Museums Quarter. Freedom Festival grows every year and is now the area’s largest event attracting over 115, 000 each year for an unforgettable mix of culture, music, art and entertainment from around the world.

DEEP JOY

The Deep, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world is located in Hull. This award winning attraction draws millions of visitors and is home to over 3,500 species including rays, sharks and penguins. After your first visit it’ll definitely become a firm family favourite.

VENUES TO KEEP AN EYE ON

The Plowright and The Baths Hall

Scunthorpe

Grimsby Auditorium

Hull Truck Theatre

The Ropewalk, Ropery Hall, Barton Great for comedy, arts and cake!

The Spa Bridlington

Hull New Theatre

The Caxton Theatre, Grimsby

Fruit, Hull’s Fruit Market

East Riding Theatre Opening winter 2014

Meridian Park, Cleethorpes

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

January

Haxey Hood a ‘mad game’, in the village of Haxey that takes place on the 12th day of Christmas

May

Lincolnshire Wolds

Walking Festival

May to June

Witness the Seabird Spectacle at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

June

Beverley Folk Festival

Cleethorpes Jazz Festival

July

Cleethorpes Carnival & Air Show

August

Yum! Food Festival

Humber Street Sesh

Multicultural Mela Festival

September Freedom Festival

Yorkshire Wolds Walking & Outdoors Festival

Bathing Beauties Festival, Mablethorpe

October

Beverley Food Festival

All the fun at Hull Fair

THE DEEP WAS VOTED AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 AQUA ATTRACTIONS IN EUROPE BY TRIP ADVISOR 2014.

North Lincolnshire Museum

Cleethorpes Airshow

North Lincolnshire Museum listed in the Guardian Travel 2014 top 20 free UK museums and galleries

Hull’s Museums Quarter has 8 free attractions

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Meridian Park, Cleethorpes

OUR BIG MOVE

When Andrew Pearson was offered a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art at just 18 years old, it was an opportunity too valuable to miss.

Keen to pursue his theatrical career, Andrew left his home in the charming market town of Beverley and spent 15 years enjoying success in London, including landing a role in the popular ITV series, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries.

Motivated by his desire to take control of his own career, Andrew decided to return to his East Yorkshire roots where he could maximise his talents and give something back to a place he feels so passionately about, culminating in being part of the team that delivered Hull’s winning UK City of Culture 2017 bid.

Now working as a theatrical director and producer, Andrew has also co-founded two new venues, Fruit and resident theatre company Kardomah94, and establishd the acclaimed Heads Up Festival.

Living in Swanland with his wife Kaysie and children Charlie and Stella, Andrew enjoys life back in Hull and finds its accessibility in relation to other cities particularly beneficial given that he works on projects both in this country and beyond.

Being just a two and a half hour train journey from London means that Andrew has more time to spend with his family, so when he’s not busy on projects for stage, screen and radio, he’s often found with the dog on the picturesque Beverley Westwood.

THINGS WE LOVE TO DO AS A

FAMILY Drink and theatre or comedy at Kardomah94

Take the ferry for a long weekend in the ‘European Capital of Culture’ Rotterdam

Henry Yeast & Son on Newland Avenue for a great meal

East Park for an afternoon with the kids

Thieving Harry’s for Sunday brunch followed by a wander round the galleries and market in Hull’s Fruit Market

“Moving back here has been a springboard for my career and enabled me to contribute to Hull as the UK City of Culture 2017.”

Artistic Director of theatre company Ensemble 52 and member of Hull’s UK City of Culture 2017 bid team.

GET A TASTE FOR THE AREA!

We love good food and fresh local produce is always a favourite on our menu.

“We visited a smart, slick professional restaurant called 1884 Dock St Kitchen.”

Matthew Norman and Alexei Sayle visiting Hull for Telegraph Lifestyle

Winteringham Fields is justifiably world-renowned, situated just outside of Scunthorpe it even has its own helipad and has been frequented by many of the rich and famous including Posh-and-Becks, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, Robbie Williams and Elton John. Foodie fans of BBC2’s Great British Menu may remember Owner and Chef Patron Colin McGurran’s signature starter dish Olympic banquet winner of ‘Quail in the Woods’ which is often on the menu today.

The award winning Star at Sancton and Michelin starred Pipe & Glass Inn at South Dalton both offer traditional country charm nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds with a creative and contemporary twist. James Mackenzie, Michelin starred chef at Pipe & Glass has recently appeared on Saturday Kitchen.

1884 Dock St Kitchen built in a former rope factory overlooking Hull’s beautiful marina has recently been awarded the Visit England Gold Award for Excellence. The restaurant is the only location outside of London with rights to stock the entire range of Taittinger Champagne.

Cleethorpes is home to the smallest pub in the world. The Signal Box Inn, can only serve six customers at a time!

The Avenues

Dubbed the ‘Notting Hill’ of Hull, Princes and Newland Avenue, the cosmopolitan area to the west of Hull city centre, has lots of great places to eat and drink. We love Henry Yeast & Son, Aunt Bibby’s Smokehouse and Lounge.

Some of our most popular local eateries are award winning but we don’t like to brag!

Winteringham Fields

The Pipe & Glass

TOP CLASS San

Pietro Restaurant in Scunthorpe has won awards including restaurant of the year and European Restaurant of the Year, as well as being nominated in The Good Food Guide and listed in the 100th edition of the Michelin Red Guide for 3 Knives and Forks - a higher rating than even The Ivy in London!

Top class eateries in Beverley include Whites Restaurant, a Michelin and Good Food Guide rated restaurant and The Westwood, located in the grounds of a former grade II listed Georgian courthouse.

SOMETHING NEW!

The menu of places to go to is always growing, with new café bars and restaurants continuing to spring up. Most recent additions include seafood restaurant Bait, Princes Avenue and Rebels Smokehouse, Beverley.

The New Inn in Great Limber is a superb new restaurant. Executive Chef, Ian Maftin’s food is award winning, Ian recently appeared on Great British Menu TV show.

family favourites

Big name family friendly restaurants can be found in each of the five shopping centres. You’ll be spoilt for choice between Handmade Burger Co. with a selection of 40 burgers made from scratch and Nando’s, Ask, Prezzo & Pizza Express.

Where else could you dine with sharks?

The Deep’s Two Rivers Restaurant has built a terrific reputation for being one of the most unusual eateries in the UK, serving fabulous meals as you sit by enormous tanks and watch stingrays and sharks swim by. It is a meal that you really won’t forget.

FOR GREAT COFFEE AND CAKE HEAD TO

Sails Café, Skidby

Lilly’s Tea Room, Keelby

Drewton’s, South Cave

The Ropery Café, Barton

Fudge, Princes Avenue

Steel Rooms, Brigg

Millers, Raywell

Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe

Oasis Café, Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre, Nr Beverley

BEST INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS

Petit Delight, Cleethorpes

Florins, Hull

Val’s Italian, Cleethorpes

La Foundouk, Great Limber

Ogino, Beverley

Marrakech, Hull

Tapasya, Hull

For a little character and traditional charm

Traditional English food is on the menu at Harrison’s, named after John and Ken Harrison, two of North Lincolnshire’s famous residents, here there are locally-sourced products on the menu and local real ales.

PERFECT SUNDAY LUNCHES

for that special occasion

The Tilted Barrell in Waltham, Grimsby is a ‘hidden gem’

Arties Mill Lodge, Brigg

The Wellington Inn, Lund

The Thornton Hunt Inn, Ulceby

Ferguson Fawsitt, Walkington

Wolds Village, Nr Driffield

Harrisons, Barton

We love Sunday Brunch at Nu Bar, Kingston Road, Willerby

Winteringham Fields, Nr Scunthorpe

The Pipe & Glass, South Dalton

San Pietro Restaurant, Scunthorpe

The Westwood, Beverley

1884 Dock St Kitchen, overlooking Hull Marina

The Star @ Sancton

The Millhouse Restaurant, Skidby

Two Rivers, The Deep

Petit Delight

The Pink Pig Farm Restaurant

LET’S SHOP

When you start to look for something different and unique, shopping in the area becomes really interesting. An entrepreneurial spirit means it’s not just the big brand names you’ll find on a day out shopping here, you’ll find everything from retro classics and one off pieces designed and made in store amongst the array of unique boutiques and quirky independents.

DESIGNER BOUTIQUES

Abbeygate in the heart of Grimsby is excellent for designer wear. Capital Collection stocks luxury designer menswear brands such as True Religion, Dolce & Gabbana, Vivienne Westwood & Pretty Green! And Oscars stock Ted Baker & GANT, to name a few. Paris Clothing is a beautiful womenswear boutique with designer names including Ugg, Armani Jeans and Vivienne Westwood.

Beverley provides an upmarket shopping experience in a beautiful and historic setting. Riley’s is a great independent boutique, specialising in designer clothes with collections from Stone Island, Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Other boutiques include Ticket, Murray Todd and Rojo. Beverley is a great place to shop with a whole host of stores offering everything from bespoke furnishing to independent jewellers.

Sea View Street, one of Cleethorpes oldest streets is full of independent stores, offering shoppers designer labels and bespoke items. For new and exclusive collections from European designer labels pop into La Vie en Rose an exclusive ladies boutique. Think Bubbles stocks Marc Cole & Maison Scotch along with Vivienne Westwood children’s shoes.

If you are looking for something special for the home, we love La Cocina and P&L Interiors. Pop into Willow & Co Ltd or Abode to find that perfect gift or just to spoil yourself.

Dias and Cartmell both in Hessle hand-pick the latest menswear designs, drop into store and enjoy a coffee while you browse. Mimi’s Boutique, also in Hessle has everything you need from gorgeous every day wear to the perfect outfit for a special occasion.

FIND THAT ‘SOMETHING SPECIAL’ IN ONE OF THE MANY INDEPENDENT STORES

Oscars

Riley’s

SHOPPING CENTRES

St Stephen’s and Princes

Quay shopping centres in the heart of Hull city centre will rekindle your love affair with clothes, offering top high street brands such as Zara, Topshop, SuperDry, River Island, Monsoon, Van Mildert, Next and Warehouse to name a few.

INDEPENDENT FASHION DESIGNERS & LABELS

Stella+Alf make elegant garments in studios by the sea in Lincolnshire. The Twenty collection – one style, twenty made, means once they’re gone, they’re gone! www.stellaandalf.com

FANCY A BITE TO EAT

Abbys Restaurant and Wine bar is the perfect place to re-charge your batteries and rest your shopping bags after hitting the designer boutiques on Abbeygate.

Princes & Newland Avenue are a great place to stop off for a coffee or a casual bistro lunch especially on a summer’s afternoon.

L.2.Mae, an emerging clothing label with studios based in Hull, is the recent winner for the Clothes Show Live 2013 Designers to Watch in association with ASOS MarketPlace.

www.l2mae.com

Bohemia Boutique in Hessle offers limited edition clothing by UK independent fashion designers.

Designers of Bourne, based in Brough, have opened up a brand new boutique in Cottingham, the perfect place to pick up a special occasion party dress. www.bournecollection.com

Centre in Scunthorpe are home to an array of wellknown names such as Ralph Lauren, Ugg, Hunter Wellies, Lipsy & Vivienne Westwood.

There is a great little contemporary place in Cleethorpes called Figs it is the perfect spot for people watching! Petit Delight on Sea View Street has a fantastic selection of Brasserie snacks, or treat yourself to a scrumptious afternoon tea.

Enjoy a delicious cocktail and nibbles at Lucia, the perfect way to end a day of shopping in Beverley.

There is also more to come. The new £120m Flemingate development in Beverley will see more big name high street stores taking residence in the area as well as new restaurants and a cinema.

LINCOLN

A city steeped with history and home to many of Europe’s gothic buildings and even the Magna Carta. Lincoln’s cobbled streets are full of boutiques and great places to eat. The Da Vinci Code, starring Oscar-winning Tom Hanks was filmed at the stunning Lincoln Cathedral.

YORK

Whether it’s history, shopping, fine dining or a day of discovering the story of chocolate, York truly has it all.

LEEDS

A vibrant and cosmopolitan city full of shops, arts and culture, amazing night life and more museums and art galleries than you could wish for.

NORTH YORKSHIRE

You can head to Dalby Forest to mountain bike or swing through the trees at Go Ape! Visit Castle Howard, take a trip on the steam railway which runs through the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors or paddle in the sea at Scarborough.

OUR BIG MOVE

Where are you moving from?

A village on the outskirts of Chesterfield on the edge of the Pennines, between Chesterfield and Sheffield.

Do you have any concerns about moving here?

Moving to a completely new area is always a big change and it takes a while to source out which are the best places to eat out and shop. Our biggest concern is that we are moving away from family and good friends to an area where we knew nobody initially, I have made new friends through work and I’m sure I’ll make a lot more it’s a really friendly place. I had the impression that the area was very flat which is a big change for someone raised near the Pennines and the extent of flooding following the storm surge in December was a big concern, yet having explored further I now realise that there are actually a few hills and a lot more coastline than Derbyshire.

What is attracting you to the area?

The rural landscape and village life combined with the low levels of light pollution and proximity to the coast. We are moving here because we want to not because we should.

How do you think the quality of life will compare to other places you have lived?

One of the first things that struck us is how much more we can buy for our money here compared to Chesterfield, there are some very nice big houses and we have our eye on in a wide variety of styles and locations. We are really looking forward to what we know will be a lifeenhancing move.

What’s the best thing that the area has to offer people who are moving here?

A rural location that is still close to the city, with excellent transport links and property prices that are very good value compared to most areas throughout the UK.

Are there any more hobbies or outdoor activities that you will do here?

We are both keen gardeners, relocating here gives us a chance to move to a property with more land for the same cost. I am a keen astronomer, a hobby that is badly affected by the glare of the lights from Sheffield and Chesterfield. I’m really looking forward to being able to see the sky without the glare from city lights obscuring things. My wife is a keen wildlife photographer so she is really looking forward to relocating closer to the coastal nature reserves, you can’t get much further from the coast than Derbyshire. We’re both really looking forward to trying out all the local restaurants to find our favourite.

Stuart is a Process Engineer for Greenergy and is relocating to North East Lincolnshire from the Pennines with his wife.

Rimac Nature Reserve

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RELOCATING HERE GIVES US THE CHANCE TO LIVE IN A RURAL VILLAGE WITH MORE LAND FOR OUR MONEY AND BE CLOSE TO THE COAST.

Stuart Hall, Process Engineer, Greenergy

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO AS A COUPLE IN THE AREA

Exploring the countryside by bike and really enjoying the landscape at our own pace

Walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds, taking in the grandeur of the hills to the quaint streams, what’s not to like?

Visiting the nature reserves, especially the seals at Donna Nook and the seabirds at Bempton Cliffs

Whiskey drinking on the windswept beaches here

Photographing everything from the countryside, the coast, Spurn Point to the maritime heritage and the Humber Bridge by night

We have over 500 food companies, including Young’s who teamed up with Jamie Oliver to launch his range of greattasting fish products and Saucy Fish Co., voted a ‘Cool Brand in Britain’ rubbing shoulders with Apple and Aston Martin ”

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Martin Green the man behind the 2012 Olympics Ceremonies and the Tour De France Grand Depart is moving to Hull, joining distinguished writer and broadcaster Rosie Millard to lead the UK City of Culture 2017 ”

THE COMPANY WE KEEP

It has been an incredible journey for us to rescue Rise Hall and create a stunning venue in such a beautiful part of the country ”

Sarah Beeney, Property Expert and TV Presenter

Guzelian

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The UK market represents one of the largest offshore wind markets in the world, in order to tap into that effectively for the future we decided to boost our investments here in the Humber region ”

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Greenergy runs Europe’s largest waste to biodiesel plant in the Humber. We’re continually looking to develop innovative and pioneering technology to retain our status as industry leaders and benefit from the use of local skills and expertise ”

Siemens

Andrew Owens, Chief Executive, Greenergy

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There is no other chemical site in Europe with this amount of investment and activity ”

Frédéric Baudry. Vice President of Petrochemicals Europe, BP

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Steel made here at Tata Steel Europe is used all over the world, from the construction of the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia to the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong ”

BUSINESS IN THE REGION

The UK’s Energy Estuary

The Humber is the UK’s Energy Estuary. It has powered the UK economy for decades, bringing everything from food to freight, coal to cars, passengers to petroleum. In fact the Humber is the UK’s busiest port complex.

Businesses continue to invest and thrive in the Humber because of our UK coastal location and global connectivity - from marine engineering and logistics companies, to chemical and food manufacturers.

We’ve seen investments as diverse as Japanese chemicals company Nippon Gohsei producing and distributing it’s world-leading packaging product throughout Europe, Crown Paints opening a logistics hub to deliver paint to clients around the world and Morrisons investing in new operations for seafood products.

A wave of green power is bringing new life to the Humber, with investments spanning, wind, biofuel, biomass and tidal.

The extent of energy investments means there is a thirst for fresh talent and new energy to help us realise our growth ambitions, from engineers and chemists, to supply chain and legal knowledge in companies such as Associated British Ports, BP, Greenergy, Singleton Birch, Vivergo Fuels, Siemens, Waldeck Engineering and specialist engineers Spencer Group.

A fabulous food region

As well as our ports connectivity we have rich and fertile land around the Humber Estuary, which means agriculture and food manufacturing play a major role in our economy.

We are now home to over 500 food businesses employing around 28,500 people, spanning entrepreneurial agri-tech companies to logistics companies distributing tasty dishes throughout the world.

Some of the biggest and most successful names in the food industry are proud to call us home, with William Jackson Food Group, Cranswick plc, Chaucer Foods UK Ltd, Pipers Crisps, New Covent Garden Soup, Golden Wonder, Youngs Seafood, Greencore and Aunt Bessies all based here.

Our Entrepreneurs

The Humber region is a great place for entrepreneurs who want to kick-start or grow their business, with many going from strength to strength, even in the current financial climate.

This is testament to the opportunity for growth here and the business-driven networks focused on nurturing new talent and exploiting opportunities. Global trade has been a feature of our economy for decades. Now more and more of our entrepreneurial businesses are exploiting international markets, trading products, skills and ideas all over the world.

“I think it’s quite unique here, people genuinely want to help each other as businesses.”

Joanne Dixon, HBP Systems

Specialist engineering business Spencer Group is a homegrown success story at the forefront of the region’s energy developments and a world leader in suspension bridge maintenance.

Pioneering Healthcare

We’re home to global healthcare giants RB, Novartis and Smith & Nephew, alongside pioneering healthcare at the University of Hull, NHS Trusts and City Health Care Partnership, looking for people with bold thinking, initiative and commercial drive.

RB, the company behind big brands Nurofen, Lemsip and Gaviscon, are investing £100m in Hull, underlining the importance of innovation in what is already one of the company’s biggest R&D centres globally.

DID YOU KNOW?

Having originally made tennis balls for Wimbledon, entrepreneurial business Arco, recently kitted out the London 2012 ‘Games makers’. The company is now the UK’s leading supplier of safety clothing and equipment, and is listed in the Sunday Times Top Track 250.

Digital

We’re building on a reputation for digital innovation, especially in the digital gaming and entertainment industry as a result of one of the most ambitious private sector business initiatives in recent times and one of the world’s top university courses in digital gaming programming. Businesses also benefit from KC’s roll out of the fastest broadband in the country.

Hull is 9th in the UK for SMEs that adopt ‘high growth strategies’

Centre for Cities

Small Business Outlook 2014

“I love coming to this region, there are so many entrepreneurial stories.”

Stephanie McGovern, BBC Breakfast

RIGHT TIME RIGHT PLACE

Daniella Draper Jewellery, Designer, Creator, Retailer & Director

After graduating in 2009 with a degree in jewellery design from Central St Martins in London Daniella had two choices – look for a job in London or return home to Cleethorpes and turn her passion of jewellery into a thriving business. After initially operating from her family home and producing a small collection for her mother’s friends, Daniella has had record business growth. Her online customers come from as far afield as the USA, Greece, the Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries.

Daniella has created a name for herself through beautifully unique handcrafted designs, encapsulating timeless elegance and style. Her jewellery pieces have been featured in Vogue, Elle and the Sunday Times Style magazine and are being worn by the likes of Kate Moss, Chloe Moretz and Natasha Khan (lead singer of Bat for Lashes) – and this is name dropping just a select few!

With support and encouragement of her family Daniella opened up her own boutique studio and showroom at Cleethorpes Meridian Point Craft Centre in 2012. Daniella Draper Jewellery is a perfect example of how you can build a credible international brand outside of London, in fact she is taken so seriously in the fashion world that she regularly has fashion editors and stylists knocking on the door, including the international fashion designer Alice Temperley. Daniella puts her heart and soul into the collections she creates, ensures consistency and delivers excellent customer service.

“Starting up my jewellery business in Cleethorpes was the best thing I ever did, the local support I have received has been amazing and helped me achieve my dream of running my own business. Innovation and enterprise is really encouraged here so all you need to add is a little determination and hard work”.

Daniella is passionate about giving back to the community, uses a local website developer, photographer and videographer and is grateful for the local media support of The Journal, The Grimsby Telegraph, BBC Look North and Estuary TV.

“Who else can say that they make what they love, have fun and earn an income whilst doing it in an economically viable and truly beautiful location. Cleethorpes is an area ‘on the up’ with lots of independent boutiques, niche delis, restaurants and coffee shops popping up. The area is booming and becoming more affluent, it’s a great place to be”.

Due to the passion and commitment Daniella shows to her clients and customers she has been able to expand the business further and in 2014 opened up her very own flagship store in Cleethorpes’ bohemian Sea View Street. The future is sparkling for Daniella Draper as she looks to expand her collection and retail operations.

SCUNTHORPE

Getting Here.

Not only do we face Northern Europe, we are in the centre of the UK just 200 miles from London, Edinburgh and Rotterdam, 100 miles from Manchester and less than an hour from Leeds, York, Lincoln and Sheffield. There are good road and rail connections to most major cities and easy access to Europe and beyond through the ports and airport.

P&O Ferries operate a daily passenger service to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge, handling almost half of all sea passengers on the East Coast of the UK.

8 direct train services to and from London each day with First Hull Trains, in as little as 2 ½ hours, means our own capital is in easy reach too.

We also have our own airport directly connecting passengers to over 30 destinations and a 3 times daily KLM shuttle service to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. This means that a flight from Humberside can actually take you to 800 destinations worldwide. Other airports within easy reach that run regular flights with discount airlines include Doncaster Sheffield and Leeds Bradford. We are also around 2 hours from Manchester Airport.

YOUR LIFE

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