Goole appears on TV!

 

Gooles canal. Images courtesy of Goole Civic Society.

 
Goole’s canal appeared on BBC programme, Inside Out Yorkshire and Lincolnshire about the new Leeds-Goole canoe trail that has just been launched.

The programme, shown on BBC one and presented by Paul Hudson, he showed Goole’s 100-year-old barge sobriety that runs all the way to Liverpool as he explored life on the water.

The programme featured the manager of Yorkshire Waterways Museum, Claire Hunt, and viewers could watch her describe how she thinks the new trail could benefit not only the museum but Goole in general.

Former bargeman Ernie Sherburn also spoke on the programme of his time working on Gooles Famous Tom Pudding coal barges and how they supported a huge amount of jobs. He said while speaking on the programme: 

“well you can see by the craft around it has been busy but there’s just nothing for them to do these days.

“It’s such a shame because the potential is there.”

He continued to say how he is disappointed the barge isn’t what it used to be.

He added: “It’s good for leisure definitely but I’d still like to see it be used back for the real McCoy rather than just the pleasure craft.”

Watch the programme here. 

Goole woman wins to be new face of Viva Brazil.

 

21-year-old Natalie in her winning outfit. (image courtesy of facebook)

 
A Goole woman has been selected to be the new face of South American restaurant chain, Viva Brazil.

Natalie O’Brian was crowned the very first of its kind after coming out on top with the highest scores from the judges beating five other girls.

Miss Viva Brazil was held as part of Miss Newcastle 2016 and this years theme was Rio, and entrants were expected to educate themselves with as much as they can about the South American country.

They were then judged on their Brazilian themed costume, their choice of evening wear and their personality.

21- year- old Natalie said: “I still can’t believe it! Thank you everyone for your support.”

Aswell as becoming the face of the new restaurant chain, the winner will now also go on to represent Miss Viva Brazil in the finals of Miss Newcastle.

She added: “Thank you again to my mum and to Bridal Oasis for my lovely dress”

Car crashes into 12 foot deep ditch, occupants escape uninjurned.

 

The crashed car. Photo courtesy hulldailymail.com

 
The passengers and driver of a car had a lucky escape after it plummeted into a drainage dyke on Thorntree Lane in Goole
           

Police arrived at the scene after residents living in the nearby houses were awoken by a large crash that ‘made the house shake.’

When the police arrived the occupants of the car had left the scene however the incident was later reported by the owner of the car.

The 12 foot deep ditch left the car wrecked after it was submerged in 4 feet of water and could not be seen by the general public from the road.

A spokesperson for the Humberside Police said: “A car came to rest in a ditch following a single vehicle collision in Goole’s Thorntree Lane.

“The incident is believed to have happened at around 5am on Sunday 21st February and involved a silver Toyota Celica. 

“No one was injured.”

Goole Amatuer acting group perform annual show Fur Coat No Knickers

  
  Spoken Word Productions presented their second production of Fur Coat and No Knickers at the Junction this week.

After the success of their production, Flint Street Nativity, last year the amateur dramatics group performed the play in front of a packed theatre from Wednesday to Saturday this week.
The proceeds of the play were donated to local acting group Castaway, a musical theatre group for people with learning and physical disabilities.
The Mike Harding comedy told a tale of a wedding between Deirdre and Mark and the eventful stag night the night before.
 

the cast of Fur Coat No Knickers (credit – Facebook)

 
Chris Adamson played father of the bride, Harry Ollererenshawe. He said: “It was great fun to be involved in another Spoken Word Production. 

“After so much rehearsing and hard work it feels so good to finally be performing such a well written play”

“It’s a hilarious play and a pleasure for me to be involved in.”

Tickets were priced at £10 and an additional £1,700 was raised above the proceeds of the show.