The 12th Giant Bradley Day was held on 27th May 2007, a rather damp spring day, however the rain did not deter local folk from attending the day's celebrations. The highlight of the day was the unveiling of a life size wooden statue of William Bradley, carved from a English oak log by Malcolm MacLachlan.
This year there were four giants in town; the giant statue of William Bradley (7ft 9ins) Market Weighton’s most famous resident. Chris Greener (7ft 6 ¼ ins) a regular visitor on Bradley Day however he is no longer the tallest living person in Britain, after holding the title for 40 years he lost it in March this year to Neil Fingleton (7ft 7 ½ ins) who made his first visit today. The fourth Giant was the 'World's Largest Spade'.
After the unveiling ceremony.
William Bradley carved in oak
The Market Weighton Area Regeneration Programme
is grateful for the support on the East Riding Mail and the Pocklinton
Post.
Whilst an increase in East Riding of Yorkshire Council Tax is expected, Market Weighton Council will not be asking local residents to pay more over and above that for 2008.
Volunteers needed for Market Weighton Players next ‘community pantomime’
Come and join us either on the stage (first time triers gratefully accepted) or on the production (publicity, scenery, props., costumes, general helpers are all appreciated and welcomed.
Giant Bradley Day 2008 was held on Sunday 25th May, on a thankfully sunny day. Go to the Gallery to see images of the day and some great shots of the events at the Rock Arena.
Vixen Broadcasting Ltd ( Vixen 87 ) obtains a full time community radio licence.
Vixen Broadcasting Ltd ( Vixen 87 ) obtains a full time community radio licence application which will allow the station to broadcast continually for a 5 year period.
Plans for new Health and Social Care Centre to be unveiled.
There is to be a presentation of the plans for the new Health and Social Care Centre at the Londesborough Arms Hotel Friday Nov 9th 4pm to 7pm and Saturday Nov 10th 10 am to 5pm.
Controversial plans to to convert part of the Londesborough Arms into flats have been rejected
Controversial plans to to convert part of the Londesborough Arms into flats have been rejected by the East Riding of Yorkshire council's planning committee.
