Hello, it's Peter here and welcome to Wednesdays Levy Letter. I hope your day is going well and I hope you'll be able to join me tonight on BBC One at half past six as usual. I'll have all the day's news and Paul will have the forecast as usual.
On tonight's Look North, we'll have a special report on whether or not Hull has missed out on a £50 million tourism bonanza as the 2010 Tall Ships race goes to Hartlepool. After the success of this years Clipper round-the-world yacht race in Hull, it was hoped that this event would continue to boost tourism in the area. Ill be talking to the council tonight to find out why they failed to even put in a bid for the event. Also tonight, find out why Grantham has become the bridge bashing capital of the country. More motorists crash into road bridges in the town than anywhere else in the UK. Ill be finding out why on tonights programme. And Ill be meeting the Beverley gun club member, who's going for gold at the Beijing Olympics. Thats all tonight on BBC One at half past six. Thanks very much for all the pictures that have come in just recently. There has been a great response. The more unusual one are always better. I think weve had enough of photos of sunsets and the Humber Bridge. I look forward to seeing your works of art. As ever you can write anytime to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont forget if you are involved with an event or fund raising 'do' and would like a mention in the Levy Letter, then just drop me a line. I know its a very busy time of the year for events and lets hope this fab weather, which has arrived late, will last for a good while yet. There are a great many aeroplane enthusiasts in our region, and even more travel to our local airbases to see the planes on show. Well, Ive been told that the 23rd August 2007 marks the 60th anniversary of the death of Roy Chadwick, one of Britains most legendary and accomplished aircraft designers of the twentieth century. To commemorate Roy Chadwicks life and achievements The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby are staging a special day on the August Bank Holiday. There will be many special guests present from the RAF and those connected with the design and testing of some of the planes created by Roy. On the day, weather permitting, there will be a flying display given by BAE Systems Avro Anson flown by Chief Test Pilot John Turner and Supermarine Mk9 Spitfire piloted by Paul Day. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA 474 will also be giving a flyby during the day. In the hanger will be an illustrated photographic display by the Woodford A! viation Heritage Group and a special display on wartime wreck recovery by the Lincolnshire Aircraft Recovery Group. So I thought I should include information in the Levy Letter today about this event as Im sure there are many plane enthusiasts out there. So, heres the note for your diaries - The Roy Chadwick Memorial Day is being held at The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, Spilsby starting from 10-30am. I have been told that if you want more information about this event, then please do not hesitate to call the centre on 01790 763207 for more information. I have of course been to Hedon many times, but I happened to be there on Tuesday morning in glorious sunshine and it reminded me of just what a great place it is. Theres a fabulous church of course and the main street is a mix of some great shops. What a lovely place to live! I was saying how many pictures have come in recently and of course this would never have been possible had it not been for digital cameras and computers. I was reminded of the technology after reading a postcard this morning from Jean and Dennis who are on holiday in Tintagel in Cornwall. They have obviously taken their computer with them as they are still watching Look North and listening to BBC Radio Humberside! That's true loyalty for you. So hello to Jean and Dennis. Well, that's it from me for now. Have a lovely day and join me tonight at half past six for tonights Look North. Take care, Peter And for the latest news and more where you live, go to: http://bbc.co.uk/humber and http://bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the BBC Look North newsletter, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/looknorthhull/newsletter/newsletter_index.shtml, enter your email address in the unsubscribe box. 1.94.4
