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Easter fundraiser for NHS

A kind-hearted youngster spread Easter cheer to NHS workers through a sweet fundraiser held on her own doorstep. Ten-year-old Olivia Kirkham was clearing her bedroom of items she had outgrown when she thought about how she could use the chore to help others. The Cowick Primary School student asked mum, Laura Kirkham, if she could…

Fitmums give boost to hospital staff

Fitmums and Friends of Goole have donated Easter goodies to the staff at Goole Hospital. The running group were due to host a coffee morning to raise funds to take part in the Great North Run. A number of members were due to take part in the marathon to raise money for a variety of…

Nurse speaks of support for NHS

A district nurse fighting Covid-19 on the frontline has thanked the community for their unwavering support, including a garage that helped her in a time of need. Helen Lloyd is a district nurse who was on her way home from her shift last week when she realised her tyre was punctured. Knowing she had to…

Mum launches Early Years Dream Team to help littlest learners

The Early Years Dream Team has been formed online by a mum-of-two helping parents promote areas of learning for their littlest learners. Jessica Elcock started The Early Years Dream Team Facebook group on March 21, just before the Government’s lockdown measures came into force. Currently, over 150 members have joined the group, which sees Early…

Kitchen Karaoke live from New Zealand

A woman from Goole is spreading joy to people in the town, despite now living over 11,000 miles away in New Zealand. Laura Wynne, who was brought up in Goole and still has many family and friends in the town, has been live streaming Kitchen Karaoke sessions to “give people a pick me up”, during…

Academy teacher making masks for health care workers

A Goole Academy teacher is doing his bit to combat the Covid-19 crisis by using the school’s 3D printer to produce plastic masks for healthcare workers. Mr Simon Poulton, Head of Design Technology, has been setting his alarm through the night to restart the printer and continue the 24/7 operation to pump out as many…