Latest news with #Hull4Heroes
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Amateur racers go head to head in Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby
Amateur racers will compete in an annual high-speed soapbox race this Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby will take place at the Humber Bridge car park in Hessle, Hull, on Saturday from 10:00 until 15:00 by Hull 4 Heroes, the event will see teams race in homemade karts, known as "bogeys", in a bid to be crowned Hull's soapbox Claybourn, events and fundraising lead at the organisation, said: "It's a great day out for the family while supporting a local veteran charity." The annual event was first held in 2012 and returned in 2023 after a hiatus during the Covid pandemic. All funds raised from this event will go to Hull 4 Heroes - a charity that helps veterans of the British Armed Forces return to civilian life. Organisers said they were expecting 18 teams to enter the competition this year. "There are some people that have never done one before and it would be their first time entering and we've got some avid soapboxers who go across the country attending these races, so it's a nice variety," Ms Claybourn will be food stalls, live music and activities for all ages at the event, which is supported by Humber Bridge and Hessle Town Council. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Minister says scheme helping veterans is fantastic
A training programme that helps veterans return to civilian life has been praised by a government minister. The veterans career transition programme is run by the University of Hull and aims to support veterans in new careers after they have left the Armed Forces. Alistair Carns, Minister for Veterans and People, issued certificates to those who had completed the scheme on Friday. The 10-week course was designed with help from the charity Hull 4 Heroes, and the minister said it was "fantastic". Veteran Stephen Johnson, 69, who left the Navy in 1988, said he managed to get a job soon after, but felt "a little bit lost". "I felt I was very good at what I used to do, but I wasn't specifically well placed for what I was currently doing," he said. "So my confidence was a bit low." Mr Johnson said the strength, weakness and opportunity module of the training was the highlight for him. "I began to see and feel my confidence growing, and I saw it happen all around the room. I saw the confidence grow in every single individual," he added. Mr Johnson said he had done the course because he would like to be a trainer himself so he could "give something back". Sgt CJ Adams went on the course for her own personal development and said what she learned will help her when she leaves the forces at some point in the future. "In terms of CV writing, interview skills, writing just a cover note for a job application, these things that people don't necessarily know about," she said. Carns, who visited the Hull 4 Heroes veteran's hub at Princes Quay in Hull, said: "The enthusiasm, determination and drive of the staff, and the support from the local MP and council has been absolutely superb. It's fantastic." Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Haltemprice who also attended the visit, said she was proud of the programme and hoped the course could be used elsewhere in the country. "It's designed to take the skills that [veterans] already have and look at how they can be slightly adapted or changed in some way, and suitable for life in the normal workforce." Paul Matson, from Hull 4 Heroes, said there were four additional courses coming up and they hoped to provide more in the future. The programme is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, and is designed to help veterans and their families transition to careers in the Hull and East Yorkshire region. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. University to help veterans forge new careers Charity creates emergency housing for veterans In pictures: Life after the Army Hull 4 Heroes
BBC News
08-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Minister Alistair Carns praises Hull course that helps veterans
A training programme that helps veterans return to civilian life has been praised by a government veterans career transition programme is run by the University of Hull and aims to support veterans in new careers after they have left the Armed Carns, Minister for Veterans and People, issued certificates to those who had completed the scheme on 10-week course was designed with help from the charity Hull 4 Heroes, and the minister said it was "fantastic". Veteran Stephen Johnson, 69, who left the Navy in 1988, said he managed to get a job soon after, but felt "a little bit lost"."I felt I was very good at what I used to do, but I wasn't specifically well placed for what I was currently doing," he said."So my confidence was a bit low."Mr Johnson said the strength, weakness and opportunity module of the training was the highlight for him."I began to see and feel my confidence growing, and I saw it happen all around the room. I saw the confidence grow in every single individual," he Johnson said he had done the course because he would like to be a trainer himself so he could "give something back". Sgt CJ Adams went on the course for her own personal development and said what she learned will help her when she leaves the forces at some point in the future."In terms of CV writing, interview skills, writing just a cover note for a job application, these things that people don't necessarily know about," she who visited the Hull 4 Heroes veteran's hub at Princes Quay in Hull, said: "The enthusiasm, determination and drive of the staff, and the support from the local MP and council has been absolutely superb. It's fantastic."Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Haltemprice who also attended the visit, said she was proud of the programme and hoped the course could be used elsewhere in the country."It's designed to take the skills that [veterans] already have and look at how they can be slightly adapted or changed in some way, and suitable for life in the normal workforce."Paul Matson, from Hull 4 Heroes, said there were four additional courses coming up and they hoped to provide more in the programme is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, and is designed to help veterans and their families transition to careers in the Hull and East Yorkshire to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
