In Brief

EAST YORKS: Drug and alcohol rehab charity RAPt has announced star of Cold Feet James Nesbitt will host its Great Hull Quiz fundraiser.

The event, to be held at the KC Stadium on Thursday, September 27, will host notable local business people and politicians, who will take part to help raise money for RAPt's Hull residential rehabilitation unit, The Bridges, for men leaving prison.

Nesbitt joins a long line of celebrities who have generously lent their support to RAPt.

Hugh Bethell, former High Sheriff of The East Riding of Yorkshire, has organised the event, with several prominent local figures.

A selection of prizes will be up for auction, and guests will also be treated to a raffle and the chance to hear testimony on how The Bridges program can transform lives.

Nesbitt said: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to help support such a vital service that not only helps people rebuild their lives, but also enables them to start making a positive contribution to communities and society."

EAST YORKS: Humberside Fire and Rescue is urging residents to make basic electrical checks to make sure their household is safe.

It is part of Electrical Fire Safety Week which runs from September 24 to September 30.

About 70 people die and 350,000 are seriously injured in the UK each year each year due to electrical related incidents.

Fire officers say could easily be avoided if people made simple checks, for little or no cost, to identify and rectify possible dangers.

Phil Leake, community safety manager for Humberside Fire and Rescue, said: "In the past 12 months, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has attended 299 electrical related fires.

"Turning off and unplugging appliances when they are not in use is one way to reduce the risk of fire in the home, especially before going to bed.

"If anyone is doubt about how safe their appliances are they should have them checked by an appropriately qualified person."

BRANSHOLME: Winifred Holtby School will be holding an open day for Year 6 pupils and their parents this month.

The school will open on Wednesday, September 26 so parents and pupils can look around and talk to staff.

The school in Midmere Avenue has been rebuilt under Building Schools for the Future.

The event will start from 5pm.

Parents must have applied for a secondary school place for their children by October 31.

HULL: A Big Book Sale is being held by Hull City Council's library ream at Central Library, in Albion Street.

It will be held from 10am to 4pm today.

They will be selling off items of old stock at reduced prices, including well known best-sellers and children's books to clear space for new items.

NORTH HULL: Budding future stars of Craven Park and the KC Stadium can take part in a six-week touch rugby course.

The sessions are being on Fridays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Winifred Holtby School in Midmere Avenue.

The sessions are for anyone aged 15 to 18 years old of any ability.

The six-week course will start on Friday, September 28, and run until November 2.

Anyone wishing to take part in the free activities is urged to call Lora Webster on 01482 587550.