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Mark Blakeston

@markblakeston

East Riding Ward Councillor. Mayor of Driffield 22/23. Trustee: Wold Rangers Way, Driffield Men in Sheds, Humberside Scouts. Views are my own

 East Riding of Yorkshire
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Joined February 2009
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It was an absolute privilege to attend the King’s Garden Party and honoured to be presented to the Princess Royal with whom I had a good chat about my work in Driffield, including with Men In Sheds and @ProstateCancerUK awareness.
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Driffield’s bid for Town of Culture 2028 was submitted today. Thanks to everyone who sent me ideas and input. #TOC2028
GreatDriffieldRadio 107.2 & 95.2 FM (@greatdriffradio) profile pictureGreatDriffieldRadio 107.2 & 95.2 FM@greatdriffradioMar 26
GREAT DRIFFIELD NEWS UPDATE from @greatdriffradio - it’s official! The submission for #Driffield to be considered as Town of Culture 2028 goes in today @markblakeston @Driffield_TC
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Really pleased to be leading this bid on behalf of Driffield
BBC Humberside (@RadioHumberside) profile pictureBBC Humberside
@RadioHumbersideMar 6
Driffield to bid for Town of Culture - full story ⬇️ bbc.in/4raXu9B

'Capital of the Wolds' Driffield bids for UK Town of Culture 2028

The winner will be awarded £3m to hold cultural events throughout the year.

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Great DIARY TIP from @greatdriffradio - the 5th annual Croom Mabel Birthday @RangersWold Walk is on 1 Jan 2026 - meet on the Great Driffield Radio Plaza at 9.45am for a free guided walk - show your gold Lamé that Mabel herself would have been proud of
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CLA North@CLANorth29 Aug 2025
Looking for grants in East Riding of Yorkshire? @East_Riding of Yorkshire Council's 'East Riding 4 Business' offers a range of funding schemes which businesses can access to support their growth and/or diversification plans. Read more: bit.ly/4lNbjZ9
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My son Jonny Blakeston is fundraising for PROSTATE CANCER UK. Check out his @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/fundraising/g…
Jonny Blakeston is fundraising for PROSTATE CANCER UK

Jonny Blakeston is fundraising for PROSTATE CANCER UK

Help Jonny Blakeston raise money to support PROSTATE CANCER UK

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Great DIARY TIP from @greatdriffradio - Not long now until the 2025 @RangersWold Walking Festival - have you got tickets for your favourite walk? Book now as places on each guided walk are limited. woldrangersway.org/
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Not long now until our annual Wold Rangers Walking Festival! 15 great walking events - from a gentle 3-mile stroll to the challenging 44-miles on the Wold Rangers Way. More info and tickets available on our website woldrangersway.org/index.php #eastriding #walking #wolds #driffield
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Congratulation to @GreatDriffAFC - a proud moment for the club and for the Town 🔵⚪️🔵
GreatDriffieldAFC (@GreatDriffAFC) profile pictureGreatDriffieldAFC@GreatDriffAFC9 Apr 2025
History makers....
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The @nfunorth are hosting the Hull & East Riding Mayoral rural/farming Hustings on Tuesday, 8th April, at 7:30 PM in Driffield. An opportunity for farmers and members of the rural community to ask candidates questions and hear their plans for the region.
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EXCLUSIVE TALK - LIVING UP LANES: STORIES OF THE WOLD RANGERS. 📍 Champey Treasure House Beverley 🗓️ Saturday 31 May, 11am to 12noon 🎫 Ticket required (free) If you love the stories & history behind the Wold Rangers, this exhibition talk is for you. woldrangersway.org/events.ph…
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Great DIARY TIP from @greatdriffradio - the Wold Rangers Way team is providing free guided walk from #Driffield to Old Hall and a talk about its history @rangerswold Details woldrangersway.org/events.ph… and book free ticket greatdriffieldradio.co.uk/lo…
Elmswell Old Hall near Driffield to open to the public for one day only

Elmswell Old Hall near Driffield to open to the public for one day only

You can visit the ruins of a 17th Century listed East Yorkshire manor house when Elmswell Old Hall opens to the public for one day.

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The Wold Rangers Way (@RangersWold ) are providing a free guided walk from #Driffield to the Old Hall, together with a talk about its history. Head over to their website woldrangersway.org/events.ph… for more details and to book a free ticket
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@looknorthBBC1 Mar 2025
Historical Elmswell Old Hall to open for one day - full story ⬇️ bbc.in/3XlVq2s
Historical Elmswell Old Hall to open for one day

Historical Elmswell Old Hall to open for one day

The grade II* listed building is thought to be one of the first brick buildings in the region.

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Yet another example of this Labour government not supporting hard-working farmers or their family business. Well done for putting together such a professional objection to this scheme - I’m really sorry (but not surprised) that you didn’t get the result you deserved.
@saveoldmaltoncountryside 🍃💚🍃 (@saveoldmaltonc1) profile picture@saveoldmaltoncountryside 🍃💚🍃@saveoldmaltonc126 Feb 2025
🧵Yesterday @mtpennycook on behalf of @AngelaRayner allowed the @Harmony_Energy_ appeal for #solar and #bess in #malton We are devastated at this decision which will cause immeasurable damage to our successful farming business and leaves is with a very uncertain future.
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London yesterday.
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"We are at a weaker place at the moment, but we're needed and our food is needed and we're going to make this happen" CLA President Victoria Vyvyan has a message for those in attendance at today's #inheritancetax rally and for all #farmers throughout the UK. #FarmersProtest #FamilyFarmTax
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Great TIP from @greatdriffradio - @YorkshireRFFN @GrowYorks @markblakeston
Grow Yorkshire (@GrowYorks) profile pictureGrow Yorkshire@GrowYorks4 Feb 2025
We would like to thank Mark Blakeston for his hard work as he steps down from leading the Grow Yorkshire. Under his leadership over the last five years, Grow Yorkshire has built a strong partnership between key agricultural organisations. Thank you Mark for all your passion.
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Great DIARY TIP from @greatdriffradio -a free guided @RangersWold walk at 9am on 26 January, the popular 9-mile Horsehair Jack Trod, this circular guided walk will start from Market Place #driffield - we ask for a donation for @CR_UK woldrangersway.org/events.ph…
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Apply now for an Agri-leadership bursary through @FutureFarmerYAS 👇 @GrowYorks
Future Farmers (@FutureFarmerYAS) profile pictureFuture Farmers@FutureFarmerYAS20 Dec 2024
📢 Bursary offer! 📌 AgriLeader Forum, London 📆 28-29th January 2025 Apply now to be in with a chance of a Future Farmers bursary place at an event that develops leadership skills. This opportunity is only open to AHDB levy payers. Full details 🔽 yas.co.uk/futurefarmers-agri…
Apply now for agri-leadership bursary place

Apply now for agri-leadership bursary place

Future Farmers of Yorkshire are offering a bursary place to attend the national AHDB AgriLeader Forum on 28-29 January 2025.

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