Hello and welcome to Fridays Levy Letter. Peter is starting his weekend early so Tim Iredale will be with you for the programme tonight.
Coming up on the programme at half past six, we'll be reporting on the black day for our region's economy as yet another large manufacturer moves out of Hull. We'll find out what this means for workers in our area. And we'll have a special report from Grantham as police launch a new crackdown on BB guns after a spate of injuries. More on that later. For all planes buffs in our region, we'll reveal how RAF Cranwell played a key role in the development of the first British jet engine. Plus find out why punting and messing about on boats is set to make a comeback. And weve started our Springwatch campaign with loads of you emailing in your wonderful photographs of nature in your back gardens or creatures youve spotted when youve been out and about in the region. So many thanks for those. Last night we were looking at old quarries and mines after they had been left to nature for many years with spectacular results. And if you wanted to watch that piece again from last night, then take a look at our website www.bbc.co.uk/looknorthhull. That story and many others are all on there for you to watch back. Tonight we'll have another special Springwatch feature with exclusive pictures of the latest campaign to boost barn owl numbers in the Yorkshire Wolds. So I hope you can join Tim tonight for Look North. Thats on BBC One at half past six. Despite having the day off, Peter wanted to share his thoughts with you for the Levy Letter today, so he left this note for you. Emails Thanks for all the emails on a variety of subjects, chiefly smoking and beach huts this week, but many other issues as well. If you want to drop me a line over the weekend then Ill get it first thing on Monday morning, send it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also, where do you read the letter or watch the programme? Ive got a note here from Graham and Lynne. Hi Peter, Weve just moved here to the Canary Islands, but we were disappointed that the BBC doesnt reach here. We thought wed seen the last of your show as we used to watch it every night, but now weve found we can watch it on the internet and watch you every evening again. Its a little bit of England here. Are we the most long distance viewers? Lynne reads the Levy Letter as well, every day. So thats Graham and Lynne, thank you very much indeed. Well, is there anyone further afield than the Canary Islands? Do let me know. And of course wherever you are, or if you get home late and you miss the programme one night, you can always go to our website www.bbc.co.uk/looknorthhull, and watch the programme again. Race For Life Good luck to anyone involved in the Race For Life at the Costello Stadium. Its on Sunday morning, starting at 11 o clock. Ive had several notes, including one here from Nicky. She says Since its moved location to Costello, we dont get half the spectator support we used to when it was held in the city centre. Peter, can you sort it out and get it back in the city centre for us next year? Well Im not sure that I can, but the very best of luck for all the ladies taking part on Sunday morning at 11 o clock for the Race For Life. I hope it goes well. Many of the runners are doing the race for someone very special in their life, often someone, who perhaps has been ill or who has sadly died, so its a very special event. My best wishes to everyone taking part. Talking of Sunday, well Peter Pan and a Doctor Who Dalek are amongst others hoping to raise £4,000 for Wetwang Village Hall. The annual scarecrow festival is running in the village until Sunday. This year the event has seventy-five entries and sees the return of some old favourites. The Mayor of Wetwang, Mr Hudson himself, will be attending the event on Sunday. He will present a prize for the publics favourite scarecrow on the last day of the festival. If you want to meet Paul, get along to the scarecrow festival on Sunday. John Prescott Hes just celebrated his 69th birthday, and according to one piece I was reading, he may be in huge demand to join the after dinner speaking circuit when he steps down as deputy Prime Minister. Its believed a number of companies have tried to convince him to follow in the footsteps of other MPs who have made a big success out of public speaking. William Hague does a lot of this. Every time Ive seen John Prescott do public speaking, and the last occasion was at The Deep, he is very, very funny, a natural wit and raconteur, and he also does it without a script for his gags and lines. Several agents have been quoted as saying that they would be very keen to have him on their books, and feel quite sure they could get him work. Im sure that they could. Theatre Well weve had Joseph on all last week, and this week weve got a thriller. Dial M For Murder is on at the New Theatre in Hull. Its on until tomorrow and there are two shows, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Well amongst the stars in this production is Faye Tozer, once of Steps. Shes now an actress. Its a 1950s play revolving around a mans plot to murder his wife for her inheritance. Its just been reprised by this theatre company. Its set in a middle class London flat and its called Dial M For Murder, on at the New Theatre in Hull. Pictures Dont forget if youve got a picture you think we should see, to show on the programme one night next week, send it to me, either a hard copy in the post or electronically to the usual address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] And if theres anyone you know thats not signed up to the Levy Letter and you think theyd like one, then get them to go to our website, www.bbc.co.uk/looknorthhull, click on Levy letter, and sign up and theyll get their daily Levy Letter from me starting on Monday. Well thats it from me, have a very good afternoon, and join Tim Iredale tonight at half past six for Look North. Have a very good weekend, and Ill see you on Monday. Take care, bye for now. 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