Hornsea and District Community News has been delivering hyperlocal news free through letterboxes for over 7 years. We now deliver almost 9000 copies to residents and businesses in Hornsea and the surrounding villages (Leven, Brandesburton, Aldbrough, Seaton, Sigglesthorne, Atwick, Catwick, Rolston, Hatfield and Withernwick and it is also available free from the village shop in Skipsea, Beeford and Skirlaugh).
Those who have lived in the area for longer will know that this isn’t something new for the town. The monthly paper was inspired by the previous success of the Hornsea Trading Post which was bought, and subsequently closed, by the Hull Daily Mail.After speaking to the now retired, founder and former Editor of the Hornsea Trading Post, Doug Orry, The Hornsea Community News was born. We believe that Hornsea and the surrounding villages are blessed with many assets which make it a truly special place to live, work and visit. Apart from the obvious attractions such as the beach, Hornsea Mere and Hall Garth Park, we also have a thriving community of creative, generous and talented people. On any given week in the year there are a variety of events taking place. These are run by community groups, businesses or by friends. Without a local newspaper, it is easy to forget about or even be totally unaware of all these great attractions and assets. The main aim of this newspaper is to act as a forum to bring together everything that Hornsea and the surrounding area has to offer so that everyone who lives here or visits the area can be aware of what is happening. Also to encourage everyone to enjoy the experience of living or visiting here and feel a sense of belonging, community and pride in the town. We aim to make this a newspaper for the people by the people and invite everyone who thinks they have a contribution to make, to write and let us know about it. The success of the paper depends, first and foremost on whether local businesses are able to sustain it financially. Our eternal gratitude go out to all of those businesses who give us your support. The Editor
After speaking to the now retired, founder and former Editor of the Hornsea Trading Post, Doug Orry, The Hornsea Community News was born. We believe that Hornsea and the surrounding villages are blessed with many assets which make it a truly special place to live, work and visit. Apart from the obvious attractions such as the beach, Hornsea Mere and Hall Garth Park, we also have a thriving community of creative, generous and talented people. On any given week in the year there are a variety of events taking place. These are run by community groups, businesses or by friends. Without a local newspaper, it is easy to forget about or even be totally unaware of all these great attractions and assets. The main aim of this newspaper is to act as a forum to bring together everything that Hornsea and the surrounding area has to offer so that everyone who lives here or visits the area can be aware of what is happening. Also to encourage everyone to enjoy the experience of living or visiting here and feel a sense of belonging, community and pride in the town. We aim to make this a newspaper for the people by the people and invite everyone who thinks they have a contribution to make, to write and let us know about it. The success of the paper depends, first and foremost on whether local businesses are able to sustain it financially. Our eternal gratitude go out to all of those businesses who give us your support. The Editor