Hello and welcome to your November edition of Our Goole.
The nights are getting darker and colder but we love this time of year where you can get all cosy and enjoy a nice, warm home-cooked meal.
This edition is jam-packed with some brilliant festive events happening in our local area during the Christmas period - including The Pubs’ Community Christmas Market, the countdown begins: Santa Claus is coming to Goole, and a double page spread on the brilliant local
businesses and events nearby who you can support throughout the festive period.
Our front-page image was taken by the very talented Jon Walsh - please keep your pictures coming for the chance to see your image on our front cover.
As always, our friendly team is just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and to answer any questions you may have.
We will see you again in December, but for now, put your feet up and enjoy your latest edition of Our Goole.
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Bringing festive back to The Pubs’ Community
The event will be completely free, both for visitors and for stallholders, and will be held on the first Friday in December
Our Goole spoke to Stevie Laine Walton Snead from The Peacock pub to find out more: “After speaking with several local pub landlords and landladies, we all felt that cancelling the market this year was a real loss to our town. When I read about its cancellation, I thought why not bring it indoors?
“Between us, we already have everything needed to host a warm, welcoming, and festive market within our local pubs. It’s a great way to bring life back into the town and lift community spirits.
“This event isn’t just for the larger
businesses, it’s a chance for smaller traders, makers, and independent talents to shine.
“At The Peacock, we’ll have live music from Goole’s own Joe Hodgson, alongside a wonderful selection of stalls to browse while enjoying your favourite festive drinks. Other venues are encouraged to join in too, offering their own entertainment, food, and festive cheer.
“We’re thrilled to have some brilliant local talent involved already:
• Katie Pullan of WhatKatyDid Events and Crafts, bringing her creative festive magic.
festive cheer to Goole Community Christmas Market
• Lewis Giles of Flip’n’Bun, serving up delicious street food.
• Joe Hodgson of Sandra’s Wedding, performing live music to set the perfect atmosphere.
“These are just a few of the incredible local people helping to make this event something special.
“The last few years have reminded us all how important local connection really is. This market is our way of saying thank you to everyone who continues to support our pubs and small businesses all year round. It’s also a brilliant opportunity to showcase what Goole has to offer in a relaxed, festive setting.
“We know our high street and town centre have faced challenges - empty shops and ongoing developments
have left things feeling a little flat. But Goole still has so much heart. This is our chance to bring life, laughter, and togetherness back to it.
“We hope this Christmas Market brings people together, supports local traders, and gives everyone something to look forward to as the festive season approaches - a night filled with music, laughter, and community spirit.
“I’d like to thank Our Goole for the opportunity to feature our proposed Community Christmas Market. I’m really excited to be working together to help spread the word about this festive event.
“So come along, raise a glass, shop local, and help us bring a little festive cheer back to Goole.”
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The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:
The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:
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Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.
Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.
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The countdown begins: Santa Claus is coming to Goole
Watch your kids’ faces light up as Santa Claus rides through Goole on his sleigh - don’t miss the holiday magic!
Organised by the Goole District Lions, the sleigh tour has been a cherished Goole tradition for over 46 years.
The Lions organise these events to help people that are less fortunate. Here’s a schedule of the sleigh tours throughout December:
Tuesday 2nd - Old Goole
Thursday 4th - Malvern Road/Westfield Ave
Tuesday 9th - Jackson St to Clifton Gardens
Thursday 11th - Gordon St to Newport St
Tuesday 16th - Lime Tree Ave to Fountayne St
Thursday 18th - Broadley Way/Captains Close
Sunday 21st - Several old people’s homes around Goole
They also have static sleighs where you can see Santa, they will be at Morrisons on Saturday 20th December.
There is the traditional carol service at the Central Church in Goole on Sunday 14th December, where there will also be a choir from one of the local schools and the usual warm drinks and a mince pie or biscuits.
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There will also be many local events happening in and around Goole this Christmas, run by local people and organisations who work very hard to ensure these events are the best they can be.
Let’s start with ladies’ fashion shop Beau Boutique which is open for late-night shopping on Tuesday 2nd December, 10am7pm. Why not pop down and take a look at 33 Boothferry Road, Goole.
The Rawcliffe Parish Christmas Fayre returns on Sunday 30th November from 12-4pm. The hugely popular event features more than 50 different stalls featuring local crafts and gifts and has a range of food and drink, family fun, live music and there’s also a free Santa’s grotto with a gift for every child.
If you are into your arts and crafts, we have just the place, Crafts @ Holme, where you can buy fabric, yarn, cross-stitch, card making, haberdashery, buttons, craft kits, batteries, stationery, greetings cards, hand-knitted items and they can also knit to order.
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The Mummers return to the Jemmy Hirst pub in Rawcliffe on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm for an evening of laughter, local theatre and Christmas cheer. Enjoy a classic Mummers Play, good company, and a pint or two in a cosy pub atmosphere. Don’t miss this seasonal favourite and entry to the event is free! Everyone loves a sweet fix, right? Pop down to Sweetz4U at 86 Pasture Road, Goole where they have some great offers throughout November and December. Fill up on those stocking fillers.
If you would like to travel further afield, head over to Epworth for Christmas in Epworth. The market is being held on Sunday 30th November between 10am-3pm, with a variety of stalls including crafts, gifts and food stalls with even more stalls than ever before. There’s a free Santa’s grotto, fairground rides, live music and entertainment throughout the day.
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So if you are looking for something to do this festive season and spread some Christmas joy, we have plenty of suggestions for you.
We are all feeling the pinch this winter and it is now more important than ever to support and shop local if you can to help those in our community also have a wonderful Christmas.
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Drax Golf Club has announced a new partnership with Fibre Environmental Ltd, a leading Asbestos Management Specialists.
Fibre Environmental will be the official sponsor of the club’s brand new halfway house, providing a welcome refreshment stop for golfers on the course.
This exciting collaboration marks a significant investment in the club’s facilities and a commitment to enhancing the golfing experience for all members and visitors.
The new halfway house, a modern and comfortable amenity, allows golfers to refuel and relax before, during or after their round.
Kevin Harrison, Club Chairman told Our Goole: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Fibre Environmental Ltd as our sponsor for the new halfway house.
“Their commitment to supporting local sports and communities aligns perfectly with our values. This sponsorship will undoubtedly contribute to a more enjoyable and seamless experience for our golfers, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity.”
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Adam Short, Managing Director, Fibre Environmental told Our Goole: “Fibre Environmental is proud to support Drax Golf Club and its members. As a Yorkshire-based company, we are always keen to invest in local initiatives that promote well-being and community spirit. The new halfway house is a fantastic addition to the club, and we are excited to see it become a central hub for golfers.”
This month, local property expert David Leake from The Property Experts talks to us about the rise in mortgage rates and what that means for buyers
BLOW FOR HOMEBUYERS AS MORTGAGE RATES RISE
Average mortgage rates increased for the first time in six months in October.
Data from Moneyfacts shows the overall average for two-and-five-year fixed rates increased in October by 0.02% to 5.02% and 4.98% respectively.
Product choice has also fallen month-on-month, to 6,998 options. The combination in availability of mortgage deals at both the 90% and 95% loanto-value rose to 1,362, which is the highest level in 17 years.
It is not all doom and gloom for borrowers as those who locked into a two-year fixed rate deal back in October 2023 would have been paying 6.47%
on average, compared to 4.98% now. That is a difference of £225 per month in repayments on a £250,000 mortgage over 25 years.
The relaxation of loan-to-income rules is a positive step for improving mortgage affordability challenges, but first-time buyers are still waiting for more affordable housing to be built.
However, some of the most competitive fixed-rate products remain available at around 3.8%, and now may be a sensible time for buyers to lock in. If rates improve later, most borrowers can renegotiate before completion, so it’s worth securing a good deal while it’s on the table.
