When Nesta Merrells passed away, her family discovered a tube of twenty pence pieces which she had been collecting throughout Lent, for an annual fundraiser along with the rest of the congregation of Walkington Methodist Church.
This year the congregation took up the East Yorkshire foodbank challenge of saving forty pence for forty days. Nesta’s, however, was only recently found in her bedside table.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is now open for its third year in Beverley in the Treasure House, through until Saturday, 14 September. The exhibition will be open on Sundays throughout its run.
On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, the exhibition features 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breathtaking wild landscapes.
Somerset trainer Alexandra Dunn is optimistic. He feels Waqt and Gendarme have what it takes to make their presence felt at Beverley on Tuesday.
Dunn has only had three runners, and no winners, at the picturesque East Yorkshire circuit.
The council’s Sport, Play & Arts Service are working with St Nicholas Community Connect group in Beverley to help increase participation in the group.
There will be a taster session of gentle activities on Monday, 1 July at St Nicholas Community Hall, Holme Church Lane, Beverley.
Six East Riding of Yorkshire schools including Longcroft School. They will be taking part in the northern Finals of Rock Challenge.
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College have retained their Premier Division Status. This is as a result of a successful 2018.
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An inspirational teacher from Beverley High School, Sarah Brownell has been honoured by her profession.
Miss Brownell, who teaches history at Beverley High School scooped silver at the Pearson Teaching Awards.
Hundreds of people living in Beverley are at risk of having their vision stolen by a condition often dubbed as the ‘silent thief of sight’.
Around 475 Beverley residents are in danger of going blind from glaucoma – one of the largest causes of blindness in the – due to its gradual onset.
Beverley ARLFC bounced back from last weekend’s defeat at Bradford Dudley Hill to keep their top six play-off hopes very much alive.
Next week’s opponents Hull Dockers also enjoyed a crushing 60-6 win against East Leeds to set up a tasty derby at the Leisure Centre. This game could now prove to be pivotal in either side’s season.
Beverley Food Festival was named the regional winner at the Countryside Alliance Awards. The achievement was celebrated by Town Clerk Helen Watson.
She says she is pleased all the hard work paid off while adding she felt honoured to be invited to the awards ceremony.
Attempts by opposition councillors on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to have the council declare a climate emergency were crushed by the ruling Conservative group.
The motion was voted down at a meeting of the full council this week, who took a firm stance against a greener agenda for the new Council.
Students making up the Class of 2019 from Beverley High School and Beverley Grammar School should be very proud.
Those are just some of the words used by the staff who over the past few years have worked with them. Teachers from both schools also say they believe all of them have a successful future ahead.
Beverley Fringe Festival got underway at the Sun Inn with the popular venue hosting a number of Ukulele bands.
Groups from across the region were at the Sun Inn however it was the ‘home band’ who got proceedings underway.
A classic car owner from South Cave says that the Classic Car Show in Beverley is a fantastic showcase for the motors on display.
Martin Cleveland also adds that he feels more event like this should be held in Beverley given its popularity.
Roy’s Sandwich Van is back in Beverley following an 8-week absence. His disappearance sparked a host of rumours but he is back in his rightful place.
Catching up with Roy he explained why he has not been on his usual pitch on the Beverley Westwood.
Animal lovers certainly need to take a trip to Beverley Art Gallery and the Treasure House over the coming weeks.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition coupled with the sculptures of Emma Stothard is a haven for all things animals.