Talented Young Musicians From The East Riding Bring Christmas Magic To Beverley

November 29, 2011

The East Riding Schools Music Service is holding their annual Christmas concert in Beverley Minster on December 12, 2011 starting at 7pm. The concert will give over 200 young people from the East Riding the opportunity to celebrate their musical talents together in performances by string groups, a choir and a brass group all provided by East Riding Schools’ Music Service. There will also be the opportunity for the audience…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 71

November 28, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 71 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features the following content; Beverley Girl Launches Women’s Fashion Website Raspberry Beret Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre Market Cross Tree Switch On Pigeon Awards @ Armstrong’s Latest Rental Properties from Plum Property KCFM @ The Green Dragon DJ’s Go Head To Head Club Stereo Hull Hodgsons FC Vs Beverley Town Beverley ARLC Vs Haworth Poster: Streetbeatz World Championship Teams

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Green Party Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay To Visit Beverley

November 28, 2011

The Green Party’s Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay will visit Beverley on Thurs 1st Dec. Adrian will speak at an open meeting at Norwood Methodist Church, Norwood, at 7.30pm, on the positive Green vision. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Bill Rigby, of East Riding Green Party says, ‘Adrian has pulled off an amazing feat in that by the tender age of 30 he has transformed Norwich City Council…

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Family History Advice sessions At The Treasure House

November 28, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Archives and Local Studies Service, based in the Treasure House, Beverley, is continuing to host family history advice sessions on designated Saturdays throughout the year. Volunteers from the East Yorkshire Family History Society are on hand to give members of the public free advice on family history matters. Sessions are open to all levels, from a beginner wanting to further research their family to those…

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Realising The Potential Of Our Waterways

November 25, 2011

The nationally award-winning East Riding and North Yorkshire Waterways Partnership held its annual conference on 17th November 2011 at Bishop Burton College. Entitled ‘Better Together? Developing a Successful Waterways Partnership’, the day included lively discussion around the benefits, challenges and pitfalls of successful waterways partnership working locally, regionally and nationally. An exciting line up of visiting speakers included Mike Cooksley (Inland Waterways Advisory Council), Geraint Coles (Chesterfield Canal Partnership) and…

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Hull Stingrays prove Real Men do Yoga

November 24, 2011

Beverley Yoga Instructor Jane Irving of WaveYoga has set out to allay the general misconception that yoga is too easy and a feminine form of exercise. To help, Jane has teamed up with some of the fittest and toughest men in Hull – ice hockey team – The Stingrays. Jane says “Although I have a lot of men coming to my classes, I do hear their friends comment on it…

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Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre

November 23, 2011

Beverley Minster’s traditional Christmas Fayre marks the start of the festive season with an old-fashioned welcome. Along with the normal range of Christmas gifts and produce stalls the team are operating a tombola and raffle plus special ‘winter warmer’ soup and sandwich refreshments. The event starts at 10.30am on Saturday 26 November in the Parish Hall, admission 50p for adults – under 18s free.

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Off Shoots Present A Night Of Broadway Music In Latest Production

November 23, 2011

Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company will be presenting an evening “Off Broadway” on Saturday 26 November at St Nicholas Community Centre, Holmechurch Lane, Beverley. The Concert starts at 7.30 pm and tickets are £8 and £5 for children under 12. The first half will be songs and dance from shows and the second half will be a concert version The Sound of Music. Off Shoots is a stage school for…

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MP Challenges Minister On Funding Decision For Vital Infrastructure Improvement

November 23, 2011

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is working hard to encourage the Department for Transport to provide funding for the A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley Route Improvement Scheme and the Beverley Integrated Transport Plan. The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has made its final bid to the Department for Transport in the hope of securing the much needed funding for transport improvements across the East Riding. The Council has…

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The Whiskey Dogs To Appear At The Processed Pea

November 23, 2011

The Whiskey Dogs are a brilliant East Riding based trio who play highly infectious early Americana music that audiences of all ages can’t get enough of. Their material includes the crazy, wild repertoire of the jug bands, the catchy melodies and tight instrumentals of the string bands and beautiful, haunting old-time mountain ballads. Pete Bolton fronts the band with his powerful, soulful vocals and instruments including claw-hammer banjo, guitar, kazoo and…

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Beverley Lights Up On November 30th

November 23, 2011

Beverley’s North Bar will light up for the first time in 114 years as part of the Christmas lights switch-on spectacular later this month. The lighting up of the landmark will be the grand finale of the biggest Christmas lights event ever in the town. Running from the Bar all the way to Wednesday Market, there will be a wide variety of activities, street entertainment and live bands, with traditional…

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Tribfest Goes Upwardly Mobile

November 22, 2011

Tribfest, the nationally renowned music festival, will be moving to a prestigious new venue for summer 2012. The festival’s growing reputation for organising one of the country’s most innovative and affordable weekend music festivals means it now needs room to expand and believes it has now found the ideal venue to further enhance the event. Festival organiser, Ed Faulkner, is very pleased to announce that the August 2012 Festival will…

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Changes to Planed Maintenance Work Programme In Beverley

November 22, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has responded to concerns raised by the public and traders in Beverley by postponing maintenance work planned for the footways around Saturday Market until the spring. Instead, it is likely a similar scheme planned for North Bar Within will be brought forward. The council is consulting business representatives and St Mary’s Church and will now carry out face-to-face consultation with individual residents and tenants in…

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Charlie Dimmock To Open Beverley’s Festival of Christmas

November 21, 2011

TV gardening guru and celebrity Charlie Dimmock will open this year’s Beverley Festival of Christmas. Charlie, who made shot to fame thanks to her hands-on approach on BBC’s Ground Force programme, is performing in panto at Bridlington Spa. But she is taking time out from her busy schedule to pop to Beverley to open the annual event, the high spot of Beverley’s Christmas festivities. The ceremony will take place in…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 70

November 21, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 70 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week’s edition features a selection of content from the following events that have featured on the HU17.net web site. Star Della Moda Fashion Show Hair By El Turco: Jade Jones Beverley Round Table: Cooking @ Mirchi Alex Howarth & Katie Mouthfield’s 30th @ Khans of Beverley Kerry Vivien’s 40th @ Hodgsons Pub Steve Smith’s 40th @ The Beverley…

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Thieves Sought After Theft On Swinemoor Lane

November 21, 2011

Humberside Police are asking for information in connection with an incident that happened between 1730hrs on Wednesday 09 November 2011 and 1045hrs on Friday 11 November 2011 at some business premises on Swinemoor Lane in Beverley. An Iveco van was securely parked outdoors overnight at the premises on Swinemoor Lane. When owners returned to the vehicle and attempted to start it, it was discovered that thieves had removed the exhaust…

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Tabatha’s Celebrates A Year In Business

November 19, 2011

Local home and giftware shop Tabatha’s on Well Lane is celebrating its first birthday this Saturday, 19th November, with bands, champagne and cupcakes for visitors to enjoy. Tabatha’s has enjoyed a very successful first year, offering high quality gifts that wont break the bank. Owner Samantha Waud could not let the occasion to go unmarked and wishes to celebrate with regular customers and to welcome those who are yet to…

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Staff At Kings Head Raise Over £800 For Children In Need

November 19, 2011

Staff at the Kings Head Pub raised over £800 for Children in Need by cycling the equivalent of Lands End to John O Groats on an exercise bike. A bike was set up in the Beverley boozer and for five days the team at the Kings Head took it in turns racking up an incredible 1057KM. Manager Matt Clapison, who also took part in the challenge, was delighted with efforts…

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