EAST YORKS: The volunteer crew at Humber Rescue are celebrating their first donation of their newly launched Sponsor a Crew Member campaign.
The aim is for business and commerce in the area to sponsor a crew member, paying for the replacement of protective equipment worn by the crew – which costs £2,000 per member.
RLM Packaging has sponsored Dave Roberts, pictured, Humber Rescue's chairman, trustee and coxswain.
"We sincerely hope that through this scheme we will be able to replace most of the older equipment and also possibly release some for training purposes," he said.
For more information, visit www.humber- rescue.org.uk or call Glenn Ramsden on 07905 068531.
EAST YORKS: A Papua New Guinea rugby league player, who plays for Wakefield Wildcats, is urging the people of Hull to back his country.
Paul Aiton, is set to play for his country at the MS3 Craven Park against France and Samoa at the World Cup.
He said: "I'm looking forward to coming to Hull and playing for my country. Hull is known as a city that loves the game from grassroots to elite level, fantastic rivalry and a great fan base with a good place and environment to play in.
"I hope the people of Hull and surrounding areas will support the team and the tournament."
Papua New Guinea face France on Sunday, October 27, at 4pm.
They also face Samoa at Hull KR's stadium on Monday, November 4, at 8pm.
Visit www.rlwc2013.com for details.
EAST YORKS: There was success for city athletes competing in the Special Olympics Great Britain 9th National Summer Games.
The four swimmers and three gymnasts from the City of Hull Group were among 1,700 athletes competing at the University of Bath and the Hengrove Leisure Centre, near Bristol.
Mary Nolan gained four gold and one silver medals, Emma Credland won two silver and two bronze and Christine Craven one silver and one bronze.
Natalie Moon won three golds and one silver, Tim Wong one bronze and Duncan Burdass one gold and a bronze.
A spokesman said: "It is hoped that following their achievements in Bath, maybe some of Hull's athletes will be selected to represent Special Olympics Great Britain at the next World Games in Los Angeles in 2015."