Taste the Festival over a Coffee

May 9, 2011

On Saturday 14th May between 12pm and 3pm, a selection of artists appearing at this year’s Beverley Festival – Folk, Acoustic, Roots, will be hitting the towns café’s giving impromptu taster performances of what the public can expect to hear at this year’s festival. As well as in the café’s, other acts such as Forro Porro will be found winding their way through the town centre streets of Beverley getting…

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Beverley Rural Update for April 2011

May 8, 2011

1. Priority  Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”. This contains useful tips and hints for farmers and residents of the rural community on keeping their local…

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Vanquished Bant “Shocked” By Young Voters’ Apathy

May 6, 2011

Vanquished Lib Dem candidate Neil Bant told HU17.net he thoroughly enjoyed the electoral experience despite losing out in the St Mary’s Ward. Neil – who published a pie chart (pictured with the article) showing how Beverley had “turned blue” – was beaten to a seat by Irene Charis, Bryan Pearson and Elaine Aird. And while he was gracious in defeat, he questioned the commitment of the younger generation of voters…

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Dine On Rowe Bring Best Of Yorkshire To Great British Fry-Up

May 6, 2011

Beverley restaurant Dine On The Rowe is bringing its inventive take on quality, local produce to bear on the great British fry-up. From tomorrow (Saturday), chef/owner Jason Rowe is offering the very best in Yorkshire on a plate as part of Dine On The Rowe’s new lunch and brunch menu. All the ingredients are from Yorkshire – with most from East Yorkshire – and Jason can pinpoint exactly where each…

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David Elvidge: I’m Amazed By Public’s Support

May 6, 2011

New East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor David Elvidge admitted he was overwhelmed by the level of support that swept him into office in the Minster and Woodmansey Ward. David, 48, took the decision to stand in the county council elections after spending four years on the Beverley Town Council – one as Mayor. A born-and-bred Beverlonian, David cut a nervous figure at Beverley Leisure Centre as the votes were counted…

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Kerri: Now That’s What I Call An Election!

May 6, 2011

A delighted Kerri Harold hopes to use her next four years on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help deliver improved services, while providing the taxpayer with greater value. Kerri was elected for a second four-year term, along with county council newcomer David Elvidge and Dominic Peacock, after a tense few hours of counting at Beverley Leisure Centre today. She initially thought she and her fellow Conservative candidates were…

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Come on Irene: Newcomer Elected At First Time Of Asking

May 6, 2011

Irene Charis upset the odds to win a place on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at the first time of asking. As the votes were being counted at Beverley Leisure Centre today, Irene admitted she would be surprised if she won her seat in St Mary’s Ward. But just minutes before the results were announced, all the candidates were called forward to view the results and after a few…

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Beverley’s Jessica Chapman Scoops Top Prize at Sports Awards

May 5, 2011

Molescroft youngster Jessica Chapman won the Talented Performer this week at the Sport and Play Recognition Awards though the Humber Colts were dealt knock out blow missing out on the Top Team award to Hull Kung Fu. Schools, coaches, volunteers and sports stars from throughout the East Riding were honoured at the sport and play recognition awards presentation evening at The Spa Bridlington on Wednesday, 4 May. Over 175 people…

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Longcroft School Referendum: Yes Wins by 12 Votes

May 5, 2011

To mark to local elections and AV vote, students at Longcroft have taken part in their own referendum. Spearheaded by Tom Astell, Year 10, who is one of the school’s representatives to the  East Riding Youth Assembly (and of which he is also chair), balloted students on the following question: “Should the voting age be lowered to 16”. Matt Snowden, Longcroft’s Community Liaison Coordinator, said: “Throughout the week staff have…

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Would Be Councillor Bant Votes

May 5, 2011

Candidate Neil Bant was up bright on early to cast his vote in today’s Local Elections. Bant who is a member of the Liberal Democrats voted early doors and is now on the streets visiting different polling stations within the St Marys Ward which he is standing. Neil who is thirty six, married with two children has lived around Beverley for 19 years. He was educated at Beverley Grammar School…

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Conservative Candidates Joined by MP & Student On Election Day

May 5, 2011

Local Conservative Candidates in the Minster and Woodmansey Ward, David Elvidge, Kerri Harold and Dominic Peacock were out early to rally support for the local election and as always put themselves forward to discuss local issues. They were joined by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart and Connor Ferguson a student from Longcroft School and Performing Arts College. Graham Stuart once again stressed the importance of people making the effort…

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Beverley 10K: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

May 5, 2011

The annual Beverley 10k road race takes place this Sunday and motorists will experience delays in and around the town, in particular in the area around the leisure centre, Wednesday Market and Lairgate. The event starts at 11.15 in Eastgate next to the Minster and rolling road closures will be in operation as the race progresses through the town, across the Westwood and back again. The fastest runners will complete…

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Beverley 10k 2011 – Information for Spectators

May 5, 2011

The race starts at 11.15 next to the Minster in Eastgate and finishes in Wednesday Market.  The fastest runners will complete the course in about 30 minutes while the slowest are expected to take no longer than 80 minutes. The race route passes along the following roads: •    Wednesday Market •    Lord Roberts Road •    Champney Road •    Lairgate •    North Bar Within •    North Bar Without •    York Road…

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Police Appeal After Shooting in Beverley

May 4, 2011

Police in Beverley are appealing for witnesses following an incident which occurred on Monday  02 May 2011 on Victoria Road. At around 1845hrs a 15-year-old boy was walking with friends along Victoria Road, adjacent to  the Morrisons  supermarket, when he felt a sharp pain to the back of his head.  He then fell to the floor and realised his head was bleeding. The boy was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary…

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Graham Stuart Urges People of Beverley to Vote

May 4, 2011

Thursday May 5th is polling day for the Local Elections across England. Make sure you vote Conservative. Remember we need to stop Labour doing to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council what it did to the country for 13 years. We need every vote, so your vote really does count. Polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm. Remember, we need every vote so yours does count. Need help…

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The Alternative Vote Referendum!

May 4, 2011

Yes, for the first time in my life I (Shan Oakes) have been sufficiently moved about an issue to somewhat rudely e-mail (almost) my entire address book. Please forgive.  Perhaps odd that the first event that should ever move me to such extremes is the Alternative Vote referendum, but there we are.  Perhaps next week I shall e-mail about cuddly pandas or global poverty.  But let’s start with AV. Doubtless…

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Kerri Harold: Passionate about Beverley and Woodmansey

May 4, 2011

Just a reminder that Thursday 5th May is the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Election day. Once again I ask for your support. I am still as passionate about Beverley and Woodmansey as I ever was, even more so now that I have seen what can be achieved when you try. Give me your vote and I promise to you is to do all I can to improve services for…

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Margaret Pinder: Labour Has Been Fighting a Tough Campaign Across Beverley

May 4, 2011

Election Day is upon us and all the parties and candidates are out pushing hard for votes in this final run up to polls. Local elections tend to be the less glamorous relations of national elections, but in the current climate where national government is making major spending decisions that have such serious local implications and which are being enforced on local councils to implement at a local level, these…

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