TRIBUTES have been paid to the managing director of civil engineering firm who died when he became trapped under a tipping trailer.

Ian Woolfitt, 68, of Lund was killed in the incident in Station Road, Lockington.

His company, Beverley-based Wold Construction Company Ltd, has undertaken several major projects, including a £2m scheme of safety improvements to the A1079 for East Riding Council two years ago.

The firm’s contracts manager, Simon Higgins, said: “We are saddened to confirm the death of Ian Woolfitt, the managing director of Wold Construction Company Ltd, following an unfortunate accident on Tuesday, 24th April. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.”

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) attended the scene of the incident and an investigation has been launched.

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “Police received a call shortly before 4pm on Tuesday April 24 to reports of a man trapped under an Iveco tipping trailer at an address on Station Road in Lockington, near Driffield.

“Police, fire and ambulance service attended but sadly the 65-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The Health and Safety Executive was advised of the incident and attended the scene.

“An investigation is now underway involving both the police and HSE.”

For the full story see next Thursday’s Driffield Times & Post.

EMERGENCY services have been at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the A614 Driffield by-pass.

The main road has been closed for much of the afternoon (Friday April 27) following a collision involving what is believed to be three cars and a van.

The crash has resulted in one of the cars overturning on the by-pass and ending up on its roof.

Police and paramedics have been in attendance. For the full story see next Thursday’s Driffield Tiimes & Post.

Curtis, a pro-boxer and former pro-footballer who counts Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Hull City among his former clubs, will announce his backroom staff in due course.

He played for Sheffield towards the end of the 2009/10 season. See next week’s Driffield Times and Post for full story and interview

A DRIFFIELD hotel, refurbished 60 years ago, is celebrating the milestone with a special Jubilee themed re-decoration.

The Oak Bar at The Bell Hotel, on Market Place, was completed on June 2 1952 with Victorian wooden panelling just in time for the Queen’s Coronation.

Union Jacks and bunting now fill the Oak Bar in what Hotel owners believe is a fitting tribute to the long serving monarch.

Catherine Dinsdale, accounts manager at the hotel, said: “We are really pleased with how it looks with all the decorations up and we have had some great feedback from customers.

“We are doing a two events to celebrate the Jubilee, a tea dance at the Town Hall on Monday and a charity horse racing night in the Oak Bar on Sunday night, I’m sure its going to be great fun.”

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special celebration of the Queen’s reign – pages 40-48

A Beverley man is preparing to embark on a 146 mile cycle ride to raise money for Ben Hodgson, an 11-year-old Driffield boy who suffers from muscular dystrophy.

John Hearn, 58, will begin his charity ride, along the route of the official Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route, at 4am on June 23 from The Hayride Pub in Beverley and finish back at the same location at 9pm the same day.

John said; “I’m really looking forward to it, I did the route over two days last year for a Malton charity helping adults with learning difficulties.

“I’m a keen cyclist and cycle to and from work every day and I’m hoping to complete this latest ride with about three stops, one every 50 miles or so.

“The aim of this ride is to raise awareness of Ben Hodgson’s condition and hopefully raise a bit of money along the way.”

To read more about Ben Hodgson, or John’s cycle ride visit www.thebenhodgsonfund.co.uk where you can also find out how to raise money for Ben.

Biking enthusiasts were out in force in Driffield last week raising around £200 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Yorkshire Goldwings put on a static display on Saturday as crowds gathered to view the iconic motorbikes, have a chat with owners and even take a ride.

Sean Stanhope, from the Yorkshire Goldwing club, said: “We had members from all over Yorkshire and some from Nottinghamshire coming for the display, with 16 bikes and over 30 club members in total.

“Goldwings are the most expensive touring bikes on the market and certainly the most luxurious, once you get a Goldwing you don’t go back.

“It is a family club and it was a great day despite the bad weather.

“I would like to thank the people of Driffield for supporting the club and helping us to raise money for such a good cause.”

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s transport policy team has prepared a cycle route map based around Driffield.

The map was developed in partnership with local Ward Members, the Town Council and Driffield Cycling club who gave advice on suitable routes around the town.

The map was funded through the Council’s third Local Transport Plan and aims to encourage local residents and visitors to the area to get back in the saddle and explore their local countryside by bike.

The free map contains five circular cycle routes of varying length and difficulty which cater for all ages and abilities.

The routes generally run along quiet roads and tracks and take in the pretty villages and stunning scenery around Driffield, as well as going via local attractions such as Burton Agnes Hall and Sledmere House – perfect for stopping for a rest and a well earned cuppa.

Councillor Symon Fraser, Ward Member for Driffield and Rural, said “The publication of these maps aims to help people get out and about and enjoy the hidden secret countryside byways of the East Riding. There is an increasing number of facilities like bunk barns which aim to specifically answer the needs of cyclists, it’s great to see the increasing popularity of cycling.”

Councillor Felicity Temple, Ward Member for Driffield and Rural, said “The Council is making every effort to support and encourage cyclists in our local area. Dusting off your bike and going for a ride can help you get fit, save money and help the environment as well as helping you reach places and scenery that are impossible to access by car. We hope that the map will be well used and that people enjoy the rides.”

Councillor Barbara Hall, Ward Member for Driffield and Rural, said “This map will be a great asset to both the local community and for visitors to the area, and will contribute towards the Council’s ongoing commitment to support cyclists and cycling in the East Riding.”

For a free copy of the Driffield Cycle Map, call: (01482) 391747

Email: transport.policy@eastriding.gov.uk

or visit: www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/plans-and-policies/transport/transport-policy/

People aged over 50 in the East Riding are being offered free passes to trial local sports activities in a new effort by the council to get people more active.

Over the summer East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging people to set themselves small personal challenges to increase their general fitness, supported by a team of activity advisors to ensure they find an activity that suits their ability, interests and confidence levels.

The scheme, which runs until July 13 is designed to get more people to try a new activity.

Gill Davison, senior community recreation officer, said: “The emphasis is on activity. Activity doesn’t have to mean a gym workout or competitive sport.

“There are literally hundreds of activities within the East Riding from Aerobics to Zumba to suit all ages, abilities and disabilities.

“Finding an activity you enjoy may also lead to many other positive benefits such meeting new friends, enjoying time with your loved ones, losing weight or feeling fitter and healthier.”

Research shows that 52% of adults would like to do more activity but are put off if they can’t find a suitable activity close to them.

The aim of the Get Active campaign is to give people the opportunity to take part in new activities close to their home or office.

To register call 01482 395320 or 01482 392822 and mention the Get Active campaign.

Well known Driffield man Richard Sharp pictured here with Richardson directors Paul and Toby Richardson, together with some of the parts staff has recently retired after 48 years with the Company.

Richard joined Richardsons parts department, then run by Len Edmond, in May 1964, and on Len’s retirement in 1993 became parts manager at Driffield, eventually and additionally managing the parts department at Bridlington as well.

When Richard joined, Len was already developing the department to become the foremost supplier of parts to garages in Hull, the East Riding and North Yorkshire. Richard’s career developed alongside the growth of the wholesale parts supply business to the motor trade.

He was appointed as parts sales representative and became the Company’s main contact for this side of Richardson’s parts business, supplying garages as far apart as Withernsea in Holderness, and Helmsley in North Yorkshire. His responsibilites included regular visits the these customers and ensuring that they received the best possible service. He also arranged for, and supervised parts supplies to many public services organisations including the Police and Council garages, as well as many large fleet owners in the area

Richard has many memories of his early days at the Company when wholesale supply was in it’s infancy. He recalls using the “shop bike” to take parts to the EYMS bus depot then on Westgate, and to the railway station, for delivery to customers throughout the East Riding. Parts for Holderness went first to EYMS and then via the Connor and Graham buses.

Direct van deliveries started with an old Ford Thames van soon developing into a small fleet of Ford Transits for deliveries throughout the area

During his career Richard has seen many changes in the parts supply market and is now looking forward to a well earned retirement.

Martin Oxtoby another long serving member of Richardons staff takes over from Richard as Parts Manager.

Organisers of a charity cycle challenge scheduled for this summer are celebrating after exceeding 100 entrants and getting ever closer to their 130 maximum target.

Co-ordinated by Malton charity Ryedale Special Families and Scoot Cycling Holidays, the two day Vion Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Challenge is a 146 mile ride that takes in the spectacular scenery of the Wolds, from the dramatic cliffs at Bempton to the rolling hills of Sledmere and the medieval town of Beverley.

Rob Davies, Funding Co-ordinator at Ryedale Special Families is delighted that the event has proved so popular; “Last year, the inaugural ride was completed by 65 cyclists who braved one of the wettest weekends of the year to complete the challenging route and raise almost £10,000 for our charity. This year we decided to increase the capacity to 130 and we’re really pleased to have passed the 100 figure with still two months to go before the event on July 14 and 15.”

Riders start the well signed Yorkshire Wolds route in Norton and head towards the coast before cycling back inland to Hutton Cranswick for the half way stopover campsite with a barbecue, a bar and live music. One of the sponsors is Wold Top brewery who have brewed a special charity challenge beer called ‘On yer bike!’ Riders set off again after a hearty breakfast on the Sunday morning to return to Norton via Beverley and Pocklington.

The Challenge is suitable for experienced cyclists as well as adventurous families, couples, individuals, or groups who will find a suggested training schedule on the website. To reserve your place on the challenge, enter online at http://www.yorkshirewoldscyclechallenge.org.uk/enter.html or for more details why not call Ryedale Special Families on 01653 691900.

Founded in the early 1990’s by a group of parents of disabled children, Ryedale Special Families is an independent charity based in Malton that currently provides care and support to over 400 families of children and young people with disabilities or special needs throughout the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. Donations to the charity are always welcome and can be sent by cheque (made payable to Ryedale Special Families) to Rob Davies, Ryedale Special Families, 121 Town Street, Old Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7HD.

Wold Top Brewery will also provide the prizes for the individual and the group that raise the most amount of money.

YOUNGSTERS from across our region are being invited to help improve their community by taking part in the Humberside Police Lifestyle project.

The scheme, which has been running for 24 years, aims to get 10-16-year-olds working together to decide on a project that would improve their local community during the summer holidays.

Teams of up to five friends can take part in a number of challenges as part of the project such as the Environment Agency’s GreenScene Challenge, aimed at getting teams to improve their local environment.

Local officers are currently making appointments in schools to present Lifestyle to students in assemblies, but if you’s like to get involved before then log onto www.humberside.police.uk/lifestyle and click to register or call 01482 220700 to request an application form.

Malcolm Joslin, from Lifestyle 2012 sponsors BP, said: “We are looking forward to seeing how creative teams can be this year by making a great difference in their local communities.

“I am always amazed by teams’ enthusiasm and commitment to projects and look forward to finding out more on their endeavours as the summer progresses.”

There are a range of fabulous prizes on offer for those taking part, including the top prize of a holiday to Florida, adventure holidays in the UK and the chance to go motor racing at Silverstone.

A scheme to help unemployed people start their own business is proving a hit in the East Riding.

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) is part of the government’s ‘back to work’ programme targeted at those who have been unemployed and claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance for more than six months and are considering self-employment.

The NEA in the East Riding involves intensive hands-on support and guidance from the council’s business services team.

Adrian Shaw, business services manager, said: “The East Riding has achieved good results with the New Enterprise Allowance. Since the scheme was launched last August, we have helped more than 50 businesses to start up in the East Riding, guiding long-term unemployed people who have accessed the NEA into self-employment.”

Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic development, tourism and rural issues, said: “It is excellent news that the NEA is doing so well in the East Riding. I congratulate all those who have taken the plunge and started a business through the NEA and also the council’s business services team for their professional expertise in helping steer the scheme to such successful outcomes.”

The National Enterprise Allowance scheme involves intensive mentoring from the council’s business services team to help clients with all aspects of starting up and running a successful business. As part of the process, the team hold workshops to ensure that people are fully prepared for the task. Business advisers also work with clients for six months after they have started trading to help the fledgling business overcome all the typical obstacles it will encounter.

Age UK East Riding is appealing to keen knitters to help raise funds to keep older people warm next winter.

The charity is teaming up with Innocent, the smoothie drinks company, to launch the 2012 Big Knit campaign and is calling for knitters of all abilities to join in.

People across the East Riding and the UK will be support the campaign by knitting thousands of little wool hats which will sit on Innocent smoothie bottes for sale in stores across the country later this year.

For each hat-wearing smoothie sold, Age UK will receive 25p, which will be used to fund winter warmth projects.

This year Age UK East Riding is hoping that knitters will send in 6,000 of the little hats, which will help to fund projects in the local area.

Knitters can pick up a sample hat pattern from the Age UK East Riding office at 16 North Bar Within, Beverley, HU17 8AX (tel 01482 869181), or download copies of the pattern from the website, www.ageuk.org.uk/eastriding.

The completed hats should be sent or delivered to the Age UK East Riding office in Beverley, or to Age UK East Riding shops..

The charity is being asked to send in as many hats as possible by August 10, so knitters are asked to start sending in their hats before then.

The hats should be sent in packages clearly marked with the number of knitted items and the name and address of the sender.

POLICE are urgently looking for a three-year-old girl who called the ambulance service to say her mother had fallen at home and was not moving.

Police said the youngster made the lengthy 999 call from her home in Leeds at 10.53am yesterday but, despite extensive inquiries since then, officers have been unable to identify where it came from.

A spokesman said she gave her name as Ellie and told operators her mother was called Stacey Hall.

She said her house number was 23 and had “Court” in the street name. She said her grandparents lived in Bridlington.

Detective Chief Inspector Lisa Griffin said: “We urgently need the public’s help to identify exactly where Ellie and her mum are.

“We are hoping that someone out there who knows the family will recognise the pieces of information that the ambulance call-taker managed to get from her and will get in touch.

“We are treating this situation extremely seriously as it appears we have a woman in need of urgent medical attention and a vulnerable little girl who will also need our help.

“I want people to listen very carefully to Ellie’s voice and to think about the pieces of information that we have and let us know immediately if they recognise who Ellie and her mum are and, most importantly, where they live so we can get help to them.”

During the call, which lasted 33 minutes, Ellie told the call-handler that she was nearly four years old and that her mother had fallen over and would not get up.

She said she had shouted at her mother and wiggled her but she remained on the kitchen floor with a piece of toast in her hand, not moving.

The spokesman said she said the front and back door were locked and she could not get out of the house. A team of detectives from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, has been making wide-ranging inquiries to trace the family, including checks on police systems, hospitals, and the public register of births.

Anyone with information is asked to call 0800 056 0944.

A LONG serving newspaper reporter who has worked with Yorkshire’s farming community for over four decades was honoured by Driffield Agricultural Society at the Driffield show last week.

Former Hull Daily Mail reporter, Dave Taylor, was given the long service award last Wednesday after reporting on 42 consecutive Driffield Shows.

Born and bred in the East Riding, countryside reporter Dave had the job of keeping the public abreast of the latest issues affecting rural communities, a task he achieved admirably despite dramatic changes in the farming industry.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Jullian Cook, from the Driffield Agricultural Society, said: “Dave has been coming here for 42 years and always used to be the last to leave, writing reports on his typewriter until very late in the day.

“Dave started out as a reporter when he was 18 and is blessed with an easy manner and undoubted word skills.

“He has been a vital link for the farming community in Yorkshire and with his farming background he has an encyclopedic knowledge of rural issues.”

Dave said: “It is brilliant to be honoured by the Driffield Agricultural Society, it really is something.

“I’ve seen many changes here over the years, when I first started I had to lug my typewriter around with me as I chased down stories.

“It really is a fantastic show, and I hope to keep coming for a good few years yet.”

Dave, who also received a similar long service honour at the Yorkshire show last week, was given the award along with Harry Berriman, James Hall, Mick Berriman, James Hall and Ken Malster who were all recognised for their dedication within the farming industry over a number of years.

Harry Berriman, 77, of Church Street in Hutton, worked as a plowman and tractor demonstrator during his 41 year farming career, and was praised for his high skill level when presented with his award last Wednesday.

Ken Malster, 45, who’s farming career has spanned 45 years was complimented on his determination and skill in operating hydraulic controls, whilst Mick Berriman was recognised by judges for his work with large farming machinery.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s recycling officers are taking the waste prevention message to community groups and events as part of the latest incentive by the authority.

On Monday, September 10 they will visit Bishop Burton ladies group to give a presentation on how their recyclable waste is re-used.

On Monday, September 17 Leven wives’ group gets a talk about recycling and how glass, paper and plastics, for example are re-used.

Wednesday, September 19: Bishop Burton College fresher fair to explain to new students the area’s recycling system and bins.

Wednesday, October 3: Little Weighton and Willerby ladies group, a presentation on how to make the best use of the blue recycling bins and the brown bins for composting as well as the re-use of recyclable materials.

The recycling officers are also offering to give presentations to residents in blocks of flats or communal areas to help them manage their waste and make most use of shared recycling facilities.

For further details, call Jonathan Crozier, recycling officer, on (01482) 395605 or email jonathan.crozier@eastriding.gov.uk

DRIFFIELD Town Councillors have asked for clarification over suggestions that the Thursday main street market should be moved to Mill Street.

East Riding of Yorkshire councillors Felicity Temple, Symon Fraser and Barbara Hall have their own website called www.driffieldintouch.com on which the suggestion was said to have been seen.

The town council market committee was told: “It was reported that on their website, the ERYC councillors had outlined as one of their aims to dispense with the market on Market Place and relocate it to Mill Street, if it could be pedestrianised.”

In response, the town clerk, Mrs Claire Binnington, was instructed to write to the councillors to ascertain their present views.

But Coun Temple told the Driffield Times and Post the website post was an old response to an ERYC transport strategy consultation which took place several years ago and was no longer current.

“We said we have specific concerns for the access of emergency vehicles while the main street is closed for the weekly Market.

“The proposals put forward some time ago to pedestrianise Mill Street would create a significant improvement for shoppers in this important area of the town and MAY OFFER the opportunity to re-locate the Market to the advantage of the town as a whole.”

Meanwhile, the town council market committee has been told that the market is generally well attended and figures from the last two financial years show a revenue increase.

The committee has agreed to recommend to council that two stalls be bought and erected weekly by the Tidy Team and offered to craft and other more varied stall holders who would normally not attend Driffield market as stalls are not provided.

The wedding of Miss Nicola Brown and Mr Thomas Abbott took place at St Elgin’s Church, North Frodingham, on July 7.

The reception and meal followed at North Frodingham Village Hall which was lined by Florida Marquees with music provided by Jonny Horsley.

Nicola, a staff nurse in the Cardiac Monitoring Unit at Castle Hill Hospital, is the youngest daughter of Nicholas and Valerie Brown, of North Frodingham, and Tom is a local agronomist and youngest son of Nicholas and Teresa Abbott, of Scarborough Road, Driffield.

They met through a mutual friend at a Young Farmers event six years ago and got engaged in July 2011.

The best man was Toby Clack who the groom has been a close friend with since college days at Bishop Burton. There were two ushers – Shaun Brown (brother of the bride) and James Abbott (brother of the groom). Page boy was Harry Wylie. Chauffering duties of all seven bridesmaids, who included the bride’s sister Kerry-Ann Brown, was carried out by Jamie Slingsby.

The bride and father were transported by two black friesian horses pulling a cream carriage provided by Riverside Carriages of Beverley.

The bride and groom started their honeymoon in the Yorkshire Dales followed by a week in Croatia.

They will continue their happily married life in Long Riston.

POLICE have warned householders in Driffield to secure their homes - or face a knock on the door from a PCSO.

Officers are concerned that now the warmer weather has arrived, more and more people across the town are leaving windows and doors open

This may create a cool through draught, but it also attracts burglars and thieves who will see the insecurities as an invitation.

A Driffield police spokeswoman said: “With the weather becoming warmer police officers are noticing windows and doors are being left open in houses.

“PCSOs who see these kind of insecurities will be knocking at your door or phoning you to make you aware.

“A form will also be left alerting you to the potential dangers and a letter will be sent to you to give you advice on better security.”

People should also be reminded to lock their vehicles when leaving them unattended.

“Take all your valuables with you and leave nothing on display that would attract an opportunist to break into it. “

Police are also warning people to be on their guard against rogue traders following an incidents involving a white Volkswagen Van registration HG07AXU with “Cosy Mattresses” written on the side.

A police spokeswoman said: “It has been seen in our area trying to sell mattresses at a supposed discount price.

“A male described as white, 5’7” and in his 40s with a small goatee beard and bald head, stole a Jack Russell called “Lucy” from an address he visited earlier in the month near Hornsea.

“The dog is mainly white with a brown patch over one eye and a brown marking in both ears. If you have any sightings of this van or male please inform the police crime reference CS/1912104/2012.”

Postal and internet Scams also continue to be of concern.

A spokesman said: “There has been a reported increase of scams received through the post.

“One person received a letter informing them that they were due a large amount of money as compensation for mis sold policies spanning several years. In order for the money to be released, £200 needed to be paid upfront.

As the saying goes, if it seems too good to be true it probably is.

Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, has backed the Government following the news that GDP has fallen by 0.7 per cent.

Mr Stuart said: “These figures are disappointing, but the Government is on the right course and it is imperative that we stick with the plan. Our economy will take time to recover, but even more borrowing and spending can never be the solution. I am glad that a quarter of the spending deficit has already been eliminated. Reductions in government spending here are far less severe than in many of our competitors but are bringing our economy back into balance in a planned and deliberate manner.

“By allowing the private sector to flourish we will see long term recovery. We have seen 800,000 private sector jobs created since the Coalition came to power. This is because the Government has cut red tape, simplified the tax system and lowered corporation tax to the most competitive level in the G20. The Funding for Lending scheme has been encouraging banks to make mortgages and loans cheaper and more easily available.

“We have also acted to ensure that we will have a skilled workforce able to meet the challenges of the years ahead. We now have the biggest number of apprenticeships this country has ever seen and University Technical Colleges are opening to provide cutting edge vocational training.

“Locally, we have seen measures such as the cutting of the Humber Bridge toll and investment in the A164 and Beverley bypass that will help enterprise. George Osborne is getting the big calls right both for this area and the country.

“It’s clear Ed Miliband and Ed Balls have learnt nothing from the mistakes they made as key members of Gordon Brown’s government. Their answer is more borrowing, more spending and more debt. Our approach is different and will, over time, restore the country’s strength and prosperity.”