Majestic Wine who has a store in Beverley on Norwood is looking to offload its stores.
As a result of poor trading figures, the Majestic Wine says they are in talks to get rid of the 200 stores across the UK.
Students’ Speak Of Their ‘Life Changing’ South Africa Trip
Students at Bishop Burton College have spoken of their “life-changing” experiences working on a game reserve in South Africa.
Animal management students at the college spent two weeks working as volunteers at the Shamwari Game Reserve, near Port Elizabeth.
Forty Years On – Beverley Grammar School Class Of 1979 Reunited
Former pupils from Beverley Grammar School were reunited some forty years after leaving school.
Organised by John Rubinstein the reunion certainly proved to be a resounding success. John says he set up the reunion to mark the 40th anniversary of them leaving the school.
National Living Wage Campaigners Welcome ABI’s Status
Campaigners supporting the National Living Wage campaign have congratulated Beverley holiday homes manufacturer ABI.
Supporters of the National Living Wag say that ABI is already seeing the benefits. They say that as a result of their stance it has helped them secure a contract worth £600,000.
What Was Here App – Time Travel Comes To The East Riding
East Riding Archives has created a new, free app that turns smartphones or tablets into virtual ‘time machines’.
‘What Was Here?’ uses historical photos from the archives, plotted onto a Google Maps base map, to show users literally ‘what was here’ at their location and elsewhere across the East Yorkshire region.
Mayor Invites Everyone To Beverley’s Great Get Together
Beverley Town Council will be hosting a Great Get Together later this month. The event was set up in the memory of MP Jo Cox.
This will be the third year that Beverley Town Council have staged the event and all residents are invited.
Bags Of Help Scheme Grant Funds Garden At Local School
Walkington Primary School has been visited by representatives from Tesco to see how the money they were awarded was spent.
As a result of the Bags of Help incentive run by the supermarket giant, the school was given a grant of £4000.
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Accompanying Events Programme Revealed
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be back for a third year in the Treasure House from Saturday, 22 June to Saturday, 14 September, accompanied by an exciting programme of events throughout.
On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, the exhibition will feature 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breath-taking wild landscapes.
‘Green’ Grants Available For Community Groups In The East Riding
Community groups across the East Riding are being invited to apply for grants to go towards projects that make their environment a better place to be.
The grants are being made available by East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of the Government’s Year of Green Action (YoGA) which was launched earlier this year to raise awareness of, and participation in, an action that is beneficial to the environment.
Exemplary First TT Expedition For East Yorkshire Based Ashcourt Racing
The East Yorkshire based Ashcourt Racing squad enjoyed a quite momentous, tumultuous first TT campaign, which saw Lee Johnston finally join the TT winners circle.
Consistently near the sharp end of the Supersport timesheets during practice week, Johnston following a solid top 15 placing in the RST Superbike race, produced a quite brilliant display aboard the Ashcourt Yamaha to take the spoils in the opening Monster Energy Supersport encounter.
Classic Cars Set To Take Over Beverley’s Historic Core
Beverley will again welcome the classic cars as the local motoring club host their Midsummer Gathering in the town.
A hugely popular event organised by the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club it is a must for all the family.
Walkington 10K Organisers Thanks Race Sponsors For Their Support
Beverley AC Chairman Rob Reid has expressed his gratitude following confirmation that local business will again be sponsoring the Walkington 10K.
His comments come after Specsavers Beverley confirmed they will be backing the race for the third consecutive year.
Beverley Eye Up First Double As They Head To Bradford Dudley Hill
Beverley ARLFC will head to West Yorkshire this Saturday as they take on Bradford Dudley Hill in the National Conference League.
Scott Taylor and his side will head to the Neil Hunt Memorial Ground in good spirits and also in a good form.
Television Stars To Help Celebrate Students’ Successes
Two television stars will be handing out the awards to students at Bishop Burton College’s traditional end of year celebrations.
Presenters Helen Skelton and Jenni Falconer will be the special guests at the college’s Presentation Day events later this month. The event will see around 1,000 students celebrate the successful completion of their studies.
Lives Are Lost Unnecessarily Because Bystanders Are Afraid Of CPR
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, and the founder and driving force behind the CADEY campaign convened a high-level cardiac arrest meeting.
It was for health professionals to consider the patient pathway following an Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest and highlight any weaknesses in the Chain of Survival.
Female-Led Festival Celebrates Local Artists This July
East Riding Theatre’s Company in Residence, She Productions, are hosting their first festival She Fest this summer, creating a platform for other local female talents.
She Productions will take over East Riding Theatre for 2 weeks (9- 20 July) with She Fest 2019. Working alongside East Riding Theatre’s recently awarded Artist in Residence, Emma Garness, the theatre will be ‘hostess’ to workshops, art exhibitions, cabaret and comedy, all led by local female-identifying artists and business owners.