EAST YORKS: People are being warned about walking in the countryside as the Easter holiday gets under way.
Walkers are urged to take particular care when crossing fields with livestock, especially if they have a dog.
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the Ramblers Association have joined forces to raise safety awareness.
Alistair Mackintosh, NFU livestock board chairman, said: "The countryside is a pleasure to walk in, but it is also working land, where animals graze.
"As with any working environment, it's important that those who visit are aware of any risks and take care."
Farmers are also reminded of their responsibilities to protect the public from livestock on land with rights of way.
EAST RIDING: A bus service that connects Withernsea with Spurn Point starts again today.
The Spurn Ranger, run by East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS), has returned for this year's summer season.
Service 73 operates on Sundays and bank holidays until the end of October and connects Withernsea with Spurn Point, via Patrington and Kilnsea.
An EYMS spokesman said: "The Spurn Ranger is a great way to discover this unique wildlife wilderness."
Launched in 2002, the Spurn Ranger has grown in popularity, carrying about 100 passengers a day on the four return journeys.
There are connecting services from Hull to both Patrington and Withernsea.
For timetable information, call 01482 222222.
BEVERLEY: People have the chance to discover the delights of growing their own fruit.
A free grow your own fruit advice clinic is being held at Beverley Garden Centre in Woodmansey tomorrow.
More and more people want to enjoy garden-fresh produce, especially with prices going up in food shops.
Teresa Corderoy, centre manager, said: "Members of staff will be on hand to offer tips on choosing the right fruits for gardens.
"They will also be giving complimentary advice on how to keep them free from pests and diseases."
The event will be held during normal opening hours.
DRIFFIELD: Students at Driffield School are being encouraged to take up science subjects in their future studies.
A team of experts from Hull University's chemistry department visited the Manorfield Road school to showcase experiments.
Lauren Warnett, acting head of science at the school, said: "The demonstrations were very different to what we normally teach, which hopefully will encourage our pupils to explore new concepts.
"The visit by the university was a real eye-opener for them and will definitely have been a source of inspiration."
It was part of a wider programme at the school with teachers encouraging pupils to study sciences at GCSE and A-level.
HOWDEN: A farmer has won a travel scholarship from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Arable farmer Mark Falkingham, 42, of Howden, is visiting New Zealand, South America and Eastern Europe.
The Nuffield Scholar will report back to the society on his return.
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