Discover history of River Hull at Treasure House
EAST YORKS: A new exhibition explores the history of the River Hull valley and how it became one of England's best-drained marshland areas.
The Becks, Banks, Drains And Brains Exhibition has been created by the community- led River Hull Valley Drainage Heritage Group.
The exhibition can be viewed in the ground- floor library corridor at the Treasure House, Beverley, until September and will then tour village halls and other venues in the River Hull valley in coming months.
The heritage group is also writing a new book telling the story of this fascinating aspect of East Yorkshire's local history, due for publication in September.
Professor Ian Reid, chairman of the heritage group, said: "At the Norman Conquest, the Hull valley was one of England's most extensive areas of marshland, second only to the Fens.
"We hope that the stories of how these formerly inaccessible and insalubrious lands were dramatically altered through drainage to produce high-quality agricultural land and vibrant communities will appeal to both local residents and visitors."
EAST YORKS: Hornsea Art Society is staging its 43rd annual exhibition.
Launched last Tuesday, it will run until Saturday, from 10am to 5pm every day at the Masonic Hall in Alexandra Road, Hornsea.
Admission is free and most of the exhibits, which are all by members of the society, are for sale.
Two independent judges will visit the exhibition on Monday to decide who will win each of the 13 categories. The society runs art competitions at all Hornsea schools and the winning entries are also being displayed at the exhibition.
EAST YORKS: People along the east coast are being invited to join in with a national whale and dolphin watch day.
Regional co-ordinators of the Sea Watch Foundation will be organising watches on Sunday.
Visit www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk for details.
FLAMBOROUGH: A free family event is planned for the weekend.
South Landing will be the venue for the Wild Flamborough nature-themed event.
From 10am to 4pm each day visitors will be able to visit stalls, displays and craft activities, as well as joining guided walks along the headland.