Get Set For Summer With The Barn House Pamper Package

July 20, 2011

Five star guest house The Barn House, near Beverley is offering a fabulous “Get Set for Summer” pampering package at its tranquil in-house Garden Retreat Spa. For just £50 per person, guests can enjoy a Luxury Pedicure and a Hand and Foot Massage, including nail shaping and buffing, and will round off their relaxing treat with a one course lunch and a drink. As the days get warmer and we…

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Beverley Leads The Way As More Waste Composted In East Riding

July 20, 2011

More than 4,400 tonnes of garden waste, food waste and cardboard was sent for composting in June due to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s successful roll out of the new collection in the brown bins. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “This is a brilliant result by our residents. It shows just how enthusiastic our residents are when you compare that 4,400 tonnes with the…

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MP Calls On Residents to Nominate Local Examples of “Manufacturing Excellence”

July 20, 2011

Local MP, Graham Stuart, is asking constituents to nominate examples of manufacturing excellence from the constituency. The ‘Made in Britain’ project was launched earlier this month by Vince Cable MP and will showcase the best of what’s Made in Britain.  MPs have been asked to nominate a product made in their constituency which will take part in the on-line exhibition. Graham said “I’m on the hunt for the best products…

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Police Appeal Man Allegedly Threatened With Garden Fork

July 19, 2011

Police are appealing for information following an incident which occurred outside of the Millers Centre, Mill Lane, Beverley. At 1425hrs on Friday 15 July 2011, a man approached a silver coloured car which was parked outside of the Millers Centre and tapped on the roof. The owner of the vehicle saw the man and approached him. The man then allegedly threatened the car owner with a large garden fork which…

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How The Fox And The Hound Became The Best Of Friends

July 19, 2011

One was bred to hunt and kill the other – but now two of nature’s greatest enemies have become the best of friends. Todd the fox and Eva the Jack Russell have put aside hundreds of years of enmity to forge a friendship that is as touching as it is unusual. They can been seen side by side being walked on their leads in Beverley by owners Phil Walker, landlord…

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Sue James Introductions’ Singles Night @ Lucias

July 19, 2011

Coming this August: Sue James Introductions’ Singles Night @ Lucia’s Lucias Wine Bar & Grill offers the most romantic setting for single’s to wine and dine. This August Sue James Introductions and Lucia’s are teaming up to bring people together. Whether rain or shine, there will definitely be love in the air. Date will be confirmed shortly. For more information or to register your interest please contact sue@suejamesintroductions.co.uk or Telephone:…

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Dine On The Rowe: Online Booking and Summer Outside Catering

July 19, 2011

Summer is in full swing now and typically British with intermittant showers, we’re into wedding season and have recently catered two small intimate weddings in the restuarant and also an invent at a great venue near Aldbrough the weekend just gone at West Carlton House set in great grounds with rooms. It made for a really special wedding with the food and venue.  During the day the guests were treated…

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HU17 Magazine Issue 52

July 18, 2011

HU17.net Magazine issue 52, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: Beverley Businesses Make a Cinderella Dream Come True Pink Pamper Night Lord Nelson Sunk By Hodgsons Phillip Rawson & Dean Booty’s 30th Birthday Friday Night in Lucias Wine Bar & Grill Beverley Town Juniors Win Cricket Final Eager Beaver Vs AFC Tickton Nicky Kilford’s 40th @ The Beaver The magazine is available from to buy at Molescroft News…

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The Big Butterfly Count

July 18, 2011

From July 31st Britain starts its Butterfly count, launched by David Attenborough. It’s thought that the Butterfly population is in decline so they are looking for people to record the types of Butterflies they can see in their gardens during a 15 minute spell. Forms can be down loaded from   bigbutterflycount.org   to help you record your sightings. As a keen wildlife photographer I took this opportunity to have a closer…

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Beverley Businesses Make a Cinderella Dream Come True

July 18, 2011

Beverley businesses The Fairy Godmothers, Meadow Studios, DeLacey Hair and Beauty and The Hair Lounge combined to create a fantastic raffle prize of a Cinderella makeover at Longcroft School Pinks Night. The lucky winner Laura Meredith, aged 14, was picked at random by Viking FM’s Paul Foster and Rosie Madison. Her ticket was chosen from hundreds of tickets sold on the evening. Laura said: “I couldn’t believe it when they…

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The Reason 4 @ QualitySolicitors Lockings

July 16, 2011

This year’s sponsor of Viking FM’s Brid Bash,  QualitySolicitors Lockings are delighted to be associated with The Reason 4 who will be recognised from the 2010 series of ITV’s The X Factor. Simon Cowell labelled them as one of his favourite groups of last year, when they astounded the judge’s with their rendition of Cheryl Cole’s “Fight for this love”. The Reason 4 is made up of 4 ex-builders –…

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Humberside Police Launch New Security Marking System For 4×4 Vehicles

July 16, 2011

Following a recent increase in the number of 4×4 vehicles being stolen in the East Riding and other rural areas throughout the country, Humberside Police have joined up with Datatag to launch a new security marking and registering system. Over the past six months, thieves have targeted 19 4×4 vehicles; a number of these vehicles have been Land Rover Defenders belonging to farmers in the region.  They are often stolen…

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Councillor’s Surgeries: St Mary’s Ward

July 15, 2011

The three East Riding Councillors who represent St Mary’s Ward, Elaine Aird, Irene Charis and Bryan Pearson, are to hold Surgeries on the fourth Saturday of every month starting with the following: Saturday 23 July 2011 Saturday 27 August 2011 Saturday 24 September 2011 These are drop-in sessions from 12:30pm to 2:00pm and will be held in the Meeting Room at the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley. Members of the…

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ERYC Exceeding Target On Budget Savings

July 15, 2011

Figures show that the council is exceeding its target for making budget reductions required as a result of reduced government funding. The grant settlement announced last year left the East Riding needing to make savings of around £30 million over the next four years. With the majority of cuts needing to be front-loaded to the first two years, it is good news that outturn figures as at 31 March 2011…

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Green Dragon Pub Sign Stolen

July 14, 2011

Humberside Police are appealing for information following the theft of a 12ft wide sign which has been stolen from the Green Dragon Public House in Beverley. At 0815hrs on Saturday 9 July 2011, two men approached the public house and using wheelie bins to stand on, unscrewed a sign from the archway to the pub and removed it. They then placed the sign, which has the words ‘Green Dragon’ painted…

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Beverley Minster Choir Launches New CD

July 14, 2011

Beverley Minster choir and musicians are launching their first new CD for 10 years on Sunday, July 17th. And for the first time, it will feature singers from the Minster girls’ choir as well as the traditional men and boys. Minster director of music Robert Poyser said this was a perfect time to record a new collection of music in the church. “There are lots of really good singers in…

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Forget The Rain Jump On The Summer Holiday Bus

July 14, 2011

Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company present the memorable musical, Summer Holiday, which originally starred Sir Cliff Richard and Una Stubbs in the iconic 1963 movie and Darren Day on stage in the 1990s, includes a romantic wedding in Italy as part of the famous road trip from London to Greece in a double-decker bus. Hit Songs include: Bachelor Boy, Dancing Shoes, The Young Ones, Living Doll. Not forgetting the title…

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Know Your Blood Pressure

July 14, 2011

Do you know if you have healthy blood pressure? Many of us don’t yet high blood pressure is the major cause of stroke and other cardio-vascular disorders. Beverley Rotary Club in association with The Stroke Association (www.stroke.org.uk) is again running its annual ‘Know Your Blood Pressure’ event at Toll Gavel United Church this Saturday 16th July with NHS professionals ready to test your state of health. It’s quick and free…

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