News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire A man has arrested by police investigating violence in a pub in Pocklington It happened at around 8.25pm yesterday (Monday) at a pub in the Market Place A man approached another man and reportedly punched him in the face before knocking him off his chair A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene by off-duty police officers on suspicion of assault The victim was taken to hospital to be checked over for injuries to his ribs as a precaution and has since been discharged If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist Humberside Police they are asked to call 101 quoting log 557 of 28 April Email YorkMix » 5-6 King's CourtShamblesYork  YO1 7LD You can listen to YorkMix Radio using your DAB+ radio Click here to listen to YorkMix Radio » YorkMix is a trading name of York Sound Ltd Registered in EnglandCompany no: 12831940VAT no: GB289462452 YorkMix Radio public file Copyright © 2025 YorkMix Pocklington town centre will host a bustling food and drink festival on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April Taking place in the heart of the town centre join in the fun from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday leading to a stage and seating areas in St Peter’s Square The Pocklington Food & Drink Festival promises an exciting and fun-filled weekend where visitors can experience the best of the local food and drink scene Visitors can also enjoy alfresco dining alongside live music head of regeneration and funding at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “We’re excited to work with Market Square Group Ltd again this year and bring the Food & Drink Festival back to Pocklington “This event follows successful ‘feastival’ events that have taken place in the town each year since 2022 and will generate exciting opportunities for businesses in Pocklington to reach new audiences.” This event is delivered by Market Square Group Ltd in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council Details for the Pocklington Food & Drink Food & Drink Festival are as follows: Dates: 26/27 April 2025Opening Times:Saturday 9am – 6pmSunday 10am – 5pm More information on music and comedy line ups children’s entertainment and grocery/foods will be added to our event page and social media channels https://www.zoomevents.co.uk/pocklington-food-and-drink-festival/ council events and updates from across the East Riding which is secure and you can choose to stop receiving emails at any time Find out more in our Privacy notice Would you like to take part in simple surveys and help us improve other online services Your feedback could not be submitted due to a server error A man has been arrested following an alleged assault at a pub on Market Place in Pocklington yesterday evening (Monday 28th April) It is reported at around 8:25pm that a man approached another man and reportedly punched him in the face before knocking him off his chair A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault by off-duty police officers The man was taken to hospital to be checked over for injuries to his ribs as a precaution and has since been discharged “If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist our enquiries please contact our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 557 of 28 April,” said a Humberside Police spokesperson Pocklington Children’s Centre sessions will be relocating from 1 June as the existing building will be demolished as part of Woldgate School and Sixth Form College new build school East Riding of Yorkshire Council is engaging with families who attend the sessions about how these run in the future Families can still access the range of provision provided by the Children’s Centre with a short-term plan being put in place from 1 June Alternative sites will provide the range of family support drop ins attended by young families with children under the age of five families and schools said: “The early years of a child’s life lay the foundations for lifelong health and wellbeing and so providing support and services to families at this crucial time is very important welcoming community spaces that offer a range of activities and services for children and their families to help give every child the best start in life They offer support without judgement so that families feel confident “I’d like to reassure residents that the variety of support available will continue and we want to ensure future provision provides what our local families need It’s a chance to hear from families and develop the offer we already have.” please get in touch via email: mwpcc@eastriding.gov.uk To view the Children’s Centre timetable from 1 June go to: eryc.link/childrenscentresdirectory  charleshutchpress Josienne Clarke: “Did a wonderful job bringing Sandy Denny’s much-loved songs back to an audience” at Pocklington Arts Centre Across The Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke Sings the Songs of Sandy Denny A NIGHT of Sandy Denny is not one to be missed In the week of the 47th anniversary of Denny’s early death at 31 singer-songwriter Josienne Clarke did a wonderful job bringing these much-loved songs back to an audience whom she discovered when someone said she sounded like her She has a voice capable of doing justice to the poetic melancholy that ran so deep but reinterprets the material faithfully in her own style Clarke’s voice is more trained than Denny’s The voice and the lyrics took centre stage accentuated by Clarke’s warm presence and her striking way of tilting her head to her left as she sings Her top-notch four-piece band (Alec Bowman-Clarke on low-slung bass and the distinctive Lukas Drinkwater on lead guitar) provided sympathetic accompaniment and they grew in confidence as the set progressed Josienne Clarke performing at Pocklington Arts Centre with band members Dave Hamblett in a combination of “hard or very hard” material to sing and play perhaps only Blackwaterside was a bridge too far This reviewer can’t have been the only one who would happily have stayed for another set The audience were mostly of the same generation as Denny as her flame still burns largely in darkness for younger listeners Award winning but low selling in her lifetime her legend now sits at the very apex of the folk pyramid her music has never really reached the mainstream The exception is the standard Who Knows Where The Time Goes – our encore Like many so-called standards (Song To The Siren but the lyrics somehow harness something universal The evocative opening line provides the title of the evening’s performance Maybe much of Denny’s work is too private and melancholy to ever gain mass appeal She liked to mask her feelings in complex metaphors her records were all flawed and marred by overproduction (“the string fur coats” as Denny called it) or poor song selection Josienne Clarke: “Spot on sticking to the slow ballads” in her April 25 concert Denny’s up-tempo songs were always the weakest on any of her records (you would be wise not to Jump The Broomstick with Richard Thompson) and Clarke was spot on sticking to the slow ballads The Pond And The Stream and the deathless Fotheringay were all present and beautifully one of her very finest (and the title track of her finest LP) Clarke is aware of the weight of expectation that comes with the songs and this humility provided one of the most memorable moments and her smiles and laughter were a joy to see – an echo of Denny’s own vibrant fragility It was always asking too much for Clarke to freeze time but she and her band did a wonderful job of transporting Pocklington to Sandy’s musical mansion on the other side of the moon Clarke is planning to release a new record of her own recordings Totally agree with everything you have written here I had never heard of Josienne Clarke before this gig was advertised Exceeded my hopes and expectations by several orders of magnitude I was so tempted to ditch my plans for the following evening and nip across the bridge to sit thru’ it over again Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a082d1a2a61be4a64be817d554a7e335" );document.getElementById("h0ec2258fa").setAttribute( "id" All content copyright of Charles Hutchinson A widower is to take on six running events across six months wearing cricket gear to show good can come “out of tragedy” after the death of his wife who had stage four bowel cancer Rich Williman’s wife Erika died in July 2022 at the age of 51 after 18 months with cancer said one of the toughest aspects of the diagnosis and his wife’s eventual death was telling the couple’s children In a bid to make speaking about loss easier for others he decided to raise money for the Ruth Strauss Foundation a charity which provides emotional support to children who are going to lose a parent to cancer by running 10km a day for 145 consecutive days in 2024 he has decided to be even more adventurous and aims to run six distance events over a six-month period from April to September all while wearing cricket gear including pads gloves and cricket whites and carrying a bat I’ve also been on a park run in my kit so I know that I can sort of run in the gear and people were really interested and asked me what I was doing “I’ve tried different ways of running with the bat for example holding it as you would when you’re playing “I won’t be as fast as I would perhaps want to be but I’m not doing it for a time I’m doing it to generate discussion and awareness of the work of the foundation.” The London Marathon holds a special place in his heart as he and his wife participated in a virtual version of the event in 2021 “That was while she was receiving treatment and I ran it and she walked it over a period of time,” he said “Then we did a little bit together at the end and that’s my go to whenever runs feel painful the legs are feeling sore – I always go to those moments where I saw her battle and be so positive Mr Williman will also tackle a marathon in Edinburgh in May half marathons in Newcastle in July and Ipswich in September and 10k runs in Leeds in June and York in August all in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation which was set up by former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss He hopes to visit cricket clubs and other relevant organisations alongside the challenge to raise as much money as he can with more than £600 donated to his JustGiving page so far He said he has been grateful for the “overwhelming” support of his running club his family and those who have happened upon his pursuit “Everyone’s fully behind me and backing me,” he said “Erika and I have both always wanted to bring good out of tragedy and if doing this means just one person or one child of a family finds out about the foundation and gets the support they need to thrive an English cricket equipment and clothing brand high calcium cow’s milk is fuelling his challenge and offering sponsorship Mr Williman’s fundraising page can be accessed here Email YorkMix » The household waste recycling site in Pocklington is due to reopen following a temporary closure for essential improvements East Riding of Yorkshire Council has confirmed the site is schedueld to reopen at 10am on Saturday (5th April) after it had to be temporarily closed in January to allow for the installation of a new drainage system director of streetscene services at the council said: “I want to thank residents in the Pocklington area for bearing with us while we completed this necessary work and I’m glad we can welcome them back to the site.” A man and a woman have been arrested after Humberside Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Pocklington during the early hours of yesterday morning (Monday 27th January) Officers received a call at around 5:40am to reports that a man had sustained a stab wound after an altercation allegedly took place between a group of people on Hockling Close Officers were deployed and the man reportedly fled the scene to seek safety at a nearby address he was found to have suffered stab wounds to his face and the back of his head He was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for serious injuries that are not thought to be life threatening a 21-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent Detective Inspector Tracy St Paul said: “I understand given the nature of this incident it will be concerning to the local community however I’d like to reassure residents that as part of our enquiries carried out so far we believe this incident to be between people known to each other and I would like to ask anyone with any information dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist with our enquiries to please call our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 38 of 27 January.” A man is seriously ill in hospital after being stabbed in the head in Pocklington Police were called to Hockling Close at 5.40am yesterday (Monday) to reports that a man had sustained a stab wound after an altercation allegedly took place between a group of people The victim reportedly fled the scene to seek safety at a nearby address Police tracked him down and found he’d suffered stab wounds to his face and the back of his head He was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are “not thought to be life threatening at this time” were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent Detective Inspector Tracy St Paul said: “I understand given the nature of this incident it will be concerning to the local community “However I’d like to reassure residents that as part of our enquiries carried out so far we believe this incident to be between people known to each other.” Det Insp St Paul said the investigation was ongoing and asked anyone with any relevant information dashcam or CCTV footage to call Humberside Police on 101 quoting log 38 of 27 January Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at the website Email YorkMix » Kiki Dee will be bringing her acoustic live show to All Saints Church in Pocklington this spring For over 25 years now Dee and Luggeri have been touring their show across the UK and Europe and they will be coming to Pocklington on Saturday 29th March Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their talents to shine through and create a sense of intimacy for the audience Dee has recently celebrated her 55th year in the music industry and has cemented her status as one of the UK’s finest and most revered vocalists Dee says Luggeri is her favourite guitarist and he co-writes and produces all their songs The duo’s latest album The Long Ride Home was released in 2022 and is full of songs that will please their army of fans The songs and stories which also include some tracks from the new album unique covers of songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Dee’s own hits Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Tickets are £24 and available via kikiandcarmelo.com We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Market Tap our cosy and characterful Brew York venue in the heart of Pocklington has been named CAMRA’s Town & Country Pub of the Season for Spring 2025 by the York Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) This marks the second time Brew York has received this honour following the Taproom and Beer Hall in York which was awarded CAMRA’s City Pub of the Season in November 2024 We’re thrilled to see two of our venues recognised within just a few months – a huge credit to the amazing teams who bring these spaces to life This seasonal accolade is awarded four times a year by CAMRA’s York Branch to local pubs that consistently deliver exceptional real ale and go the extra mile to champion local beer culture We’re incredibly grateful to the volunteers at CAMRA for their continued support of the region’s independent pubs and breweries The Market Tap has become a popular fixture in Pocklington’s vibrant market square The venue offers a rotating selection of our freshest Brew York beers – including cask and small-batch specials – alongside guest lines from other top-notch breweries and an ever-expanding fridge of takeout cans the venue also serves up mouth-watering Asian-inspired dishes from YUZU Street Food offering everything from bao buns and loaded fries to flavour-packed rice bowls – the perfect pairing for a fresh pint The award was officially presented by CAMRA representatives on Saturday 5th April with plenty of locals and beer lovers joining in to raise a glass “It means the world to the whole team to be recognised by CAMRA We’ve worked really hard to create something special here – not just a place for great beer but a proper pub atmosphere that brings people together and everyone who’s supported us along the way We can’t wait to keep building on what we’ve started.” Thank you to York CAMRA and our incredible customers who have helped make The Market Tap a hub of the Pocklington community Contact: Peter 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