From Beverly, New Jersey To Beverley East Yorkshire

October 12, 2011

Meet Stephen Ferri, Stephen is 99 years old and from a place called Beverly, New Jersey, USA. On a recent trip here to Beverley in East Yorkshire Stephen was introduced to our current Mayor of Beverley Peter Astelle. To mark his visit to the town he was presented with the Beverley Coat of Arms to take back to his home town Beverly in the United States. Last year four Australian…

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Blithe Spirit

October 12, 2011

The Beverley Theatre Company will be staging their first production of the 2011/12 season when they perform the farce, ‘Blithe Spirit’, at the Memorial Hall, Lairgate, Beverley, from Wednesday, 9-12 November at 7.30pm. The play, written by Noel Coward, was first performed in the 1940’s and centres around the aftermath of a dinner party at which the host arranges a séance for entertainment and to provide research for his new…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 64

October 10, 2011

Hu17.net Magazine Issue 64 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall and features content from following; Crew Clothing Co. Opening Polly and Fred: New Kids On The Block Longcroft’s Got Talent 2011 Beverley Barge Preservation Society’s New Mermaid Out & About: The Royal Standard Hair by El Turco: Sofia Burns Beverley Braves Team Poster Beverley Braves Vs Cottingham Tigers Beverley RUFC Vs Bradford Hodgsons FC Vs Beverley Town Girls in Gloves…

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Remember East Yorkshire Troops For Afghan Anniversary

October 7, 2011

This October marks the 10th anniversary of British Military operations in the Afghanistan conflict. The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help East Yorkshire Branch will be remembering the immeasurable sacrifices made by our servicemen, women and their families. Since 2001, many members of our Armed Forces have given their lives and many more have been seriously injured. But it will be a long time before the full…

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Beverley Blues Festival Debuts At Sun Inn

October 7, 2011

The first ever Beverley Blues Festival kicks off at The Sun Inn on the 21st October. The weekend long festival will showcase blues music, from acoustic to rock and the line up is brimming with exciting acts including, among others, the Alligators, the Steve Fulsham Band and Stikkyfingers. The festival was thought up by a group of music lovers and so has no admission charge. However proceeds from the weekend…

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Crew Clothing Delighted With Beverley Store

October 6, 2011

Crew Clothing Co. opened their doors in Beverley earlier this week and were delighted with the response and trade on their  first day. Kevin Lucas, Area Manager, Crew Clothing said: “We were delighted with our first day’s trade in Beverley, we had a lot of customer interest, many of whom knew the Crew Brand from the York outlet store and who were excited to see our new store in Beverley.”…

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Barbour Store in Beverley Now Open on Sundays

October 6, 2011

Following customer demand, leading heritage and lifestyle clothing brand, Barbour, has now opened its Beverley store on Sundays so shoppers can enjoy the Barbour experience seven days a week. Coming up to its eighth year, the store offers a good mixture of men’s and ladies Heritage, Lifestyle & Classic collections as well as the brand new children’s collection for AW11 featuring mini sizes of adult favourites. Beverley Jaques, manager of…

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Beverley Literature Festival: Ticket Offer

October 6, 2011

Beverley Literature Festival brings top novelists, historians and writers from around the UK and beyond, including Margaret Drabble, Val McDermid, Jon Ronson, Tom Rob Smith, and many more.  It also includes an entertaining, fun and thoughtful programme of events for children over the first weekend, 8-9 October, based at the Beverley Treasure House. So that you can enjoy more of the festival for less, or share your love of books…

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East Riding Council Links Up With Network Rail To Reduce Costs

October 5, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is continuing to reduce costs and save staff time and resources following a link up with Network Rail. The rail company carries out an annual survey of its level crossings, with respect to the condition of road markings and signage, in the East Riding. Assets on the approach to a crossing are the responsibility of the council and those within the bounds of the stop…

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Beverley Musical Theatre Announce Winter Production Dates

October 5, 2011

Beverley musical theatre’s production of Snow White and the seven dwarves is a traditional pantomime which follows the story very closely. With 7 cute dwarves all played by children from 6 to 12 years old. They have a lot of funny lines to deliver, which they are practising very hard to get right. Some have had acting experience and for others this is their first time on stage. The songs…

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Beverley’s Most Successful Author to Attend Lit Fest

October 5, 2011

It’s been at least 10 years since celebrated Beverley Author Val Wood appeared at the Beverley Literature Festival. This year Val is back to celebrate the release of her 17   th   novel The Harbour Girl. Val says: “I’m so looking forward to meeting readers old and new and will be reading from my new novel, The Harbour Girl, which is set for release in November so all attendees will be…

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Mermaid Donated To Beverley Barge Preservation Society

October 4, 2011

The Beverley Barge Preservation Society today was presented with a new boat named ‘Mermaid’. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell was there too supporting one of his named charities of the year. The Mermaid started out as a life boat before being converted to a support vessel.  The Beverley Barge Preservation Society plan to use the boat for pleasure trips for small groups of people. They also will be looking to…

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Looney Lifestylers Raise Over £1,200

October 4, 2011

First year the girls have participated in Lifestyle. Lifestyle team called Looney Lifestylers. Group of 4 girls from Beverley Minster Primary School all aged 10. Katie Elgey of Poplars Way, Laura Kelly of Cartwright Lane, Lucy Coghlan of Norwood and Hollie Davison of The Hollies. Chose Yorkshire Cancer Research as all the girls knew someone close to them who had died or suffered from this disease and when they looked…

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Village Pub Pulls Pints To Raise Pounds For Local Charities!

October 4, 2011

Sponsored by KC, Jellycat Media, The New Inn Leven and Great Newsome Brewery – The Leven Real Ale Festival took place in late June this year. The festival was a huge success with over 600 people attending over the 2 days. People who attended  the festival had the chance to sample some of this regions finest real ales, watch fantastic live entertainment and all set in the beautiful surroundings of…

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Compulsory Purchase Of 11 Manor Road Issued

October 3, 2011

Eleven Manor Road, Beverley, will be the third privately owned property in the East Riding to be subject to compulsory purchase action, after an order was made and served on 5 September for the three-bedroom detached dwelling, which has been empty for approximately eight years. During this period it has been subject to numerous complaints. Neighbours have expressed concern about the detrimental impact of the property on the local environment…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 63

October 3, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 63 is available from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way and features BBC presenter Peter Levy on the front cover. This week’s edition features pictures from the following events and sport that has featured on the HU17.net web site this week; Welcome to Franja Hair Dressing ROJO Opens in Beverley Beverley Food Festival 2011 Pony Racing @ Beverley Racecourse Graham Stuart Visits Bartoline & Hodgson Sealants Dane Bowers…

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Beverley Food Festival 2011 Is A Scorching Success

October 3, 2011

Beverley Town Council has pulled off another successful event with the 2011 Beverley Food Festival. This year’s event was opened by BBC presenter Peter Levy who addressed a large crowd inside the food marquee. After opening the event Peter Levy was give a tour by town clerk and event organiser Helen Watson. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astelle In his programme notes the said; “The Beverley Food Festival is an opportunity…

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Welcome To Franja Hairdressing

October 1, 2011

Our highly qualified, dynamic team at Franja Hairdressing offer quality hairdressing at affordable prices. Situated in Butcher Row, Beverley the salon is part of a national group that enjoys support from some of the industry’s leading brands, including L’Oreal and Wella giving us the best technical advice that is available. The team of talented and creative stylists aim to make our client’s visit to the salon happy, relaxing and an…

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