KC ‘Surgeries’ to Help Businesses With Their Communications Needs

April 23, 2011

KC is holding a series of free evening Business Surgeries across Hull and the East Riding for local businesses who want communications advice and support, starting with sessions in Hull on Tuesday 10 May and Beverley on Wednesday 11 May. The Business Surgeries give local firms the opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from across KC and ask questions about any aspect of their KC account or KC’s…

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Youth Dance Summer Term 2011

April 23, 2011

East Riding Youth Dance is recruiting at a venue near you for the summer term. Co-ordinated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the project includes weekly sessions with professional artists working towards performances each term. East Riding Youth Dance also gives young people the opportunity to learn from the country’s leading professional dance companies in workshops and live performances. The youth dance groups are based in six areas of the…

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Beverley Company gets MCS Accreditation for Solar PV Installations

April 23, 2011

Beverley Company receives accreditation to install solar panels MCS Solar is delighted to be able to offer a Government Funded Feed-in Tariff on Solar panel Installations. John Dixon Hart explains: “We are the only Company in Beverley with this demanding qualification.  The Company has been inspected and our procedures were approved.” “The standard also requires that we are members of REAL the consumer code, which offers consumers insurance backed guarantees…

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The Way of the Cross: Churches Together in Beverley

April 22, 2011

For many centuries Christians have followed in the footsteps of Jesus from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane through to his trial, crucifixion, death and burial to his resurrection on Easter Day. In the Holly Land this journey may follow the actual route Jesus took but the same journey may be made devotionally, in the heart and mind, in towns and churches throughout the world. Here in Beverley the…

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Alison Booth: Guide Dog Mobility Instructor

April 22, 2011

My name is Alison Booth, I am a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor at the York, Selby and Humber team based in Beverley. My job is to take the dog through the final stages of training and then match it to a compatible visually impaired client. I am one of 4 Instructors in the area that teach the young dogs the skills needed to guide a blind or partially-sighted person. 3…

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Beverley Bus Station Back in Action

April 22, 2011

Beverley Bus Station has reopened after undergoing some much needed repair work. Bus user have suffered some inconvenience during the closure though the project was completed on time with everything returning to normal today.

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Spring Ball Highlight Of Walkington Hayride

April 21, 2011

A new addition to the world-famous Walkington Hayride has been announced. Organisers of the Hayride are holding a charity Spring Ball at Walkington School on Saturday 21 May. Music will be provided by local band Viagra Falls, who are sponsored by MKM Building Supplies. Tickets for the event cost £25 per person, which includes a full supper. To purchase your ticket, 871761 or speak to Celia or David at the…

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Special Roof Tours Compensation for Disappointment

April 20, 2011

Due to repair work on the Beverley Minster clock tower there will be no climbs to the very top of the church this bank holiday. However, to make up for this the virgers are running an extra special series of trips inside the roof of the Beverley Minster which will take visitors to sections normally hidden from them – at no extra cost. The internationally-famous tours inside the central tower…

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Local Elections: The Labour Party

April 20, 2011

On 5 May 2011 people in every village, town and city in the UK will have the chance to vote in the Local Government Elections. This is your chance to have your say about what you want from East Riding Council. Labour candidates are standing for election because we want to give people the choice to vote for a pro-public services, pro-education, pro-NHS, positive alternative to Coalition cuts.  Labour agrees…

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Free Photography Workshop For Capturing the East Riding

April 19, 2011

The East Riding Cultural Partnership is delighted to announce that another local contest has been launched as part of the Capturing the East Riding Photography Competition. Viewfinder Photographic Society (VPS) has launched ‘Give Us Your Best Shot’, a contest that encourages East Yorkshire residents to capture what their local area means to them, through their camera lenses. ‘Give Us Your Best Shot’ will run until Saturday, 3 September, culminating in…

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Local Elections: John Bird, St Marys Ward

April 18, 2011

I decided to stand for election in 2003 because I wanted to work for and support the people in the ward where I live. That desire has not changed  and so I am standing again for election  this year. In addition to my work as your councillor over the past eight years at East Riding of Yorkshire Council,  I am currently Chair of the Beverley Renaissance Partnership which has delivered…

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Tango 5 to Perform at Toll Gavel

April 18, 2011

Tango 5 will be performing at The Toll Gavel Methodist Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 29 April 2010 at 7.30pm. Tango 5 brings together leading musicians from around the north with the internationally acclaimed Argentinian bandoneon player, Santiago Cimadevilla, to create the thrilling sound of the Tango Quintet. Tango, which has its roots in the bordellos of Buenos Aires, is now heard in concert halls around the world. Tango 5’s programme…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 39

April 17, 2011

HU17.net Magazine issue 39, featuring pictures from the following events and sports fixtures: * Angels in Action * Out & About: Friday Around Beverley * Out & About: Saturday Night in the Kings head * Simone & John Kelly’s Leaving Party at Hodgsons * Beverley Races: Thursday Race Meeting * Saturday Night in the Mariners Arms * Beverley RUFC  2nd XV * Beverley Town Vs AFC Tickton * Beverley ARLC…

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One off Productions Present Danicin’ In Line

April 16, 2011

Danicin’ In Line, is set in the Green Dragon pub at the weekly line dancing club.  With great country and western standards to put a smile on your face and get your feet tapping, the show takes a warm and funny look at the folk who love to strut their stuff. They’re a mixed bunch: some are just here for the music and the beer; while others take it all…

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Planned Tiger Moth Fly-By Will Be “Poignant” Moment

April 15, 2011

Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman councillor David Elvidge believes the planned fly-by from one of the RAF’s most unsung planes of WWII will provide a “poignant” but thrilling highpoint to the day. Councillor Elvidge has confirmed that, weather permitting, a Tiger Moth will fly over Beverley’s day of tribute to our servicemen and women on Sunday 3 July. Last year’s planned fly-by by a Spitfire failed to happen because of…

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Fred & Mary’s Quiz

April 15, 2011

Children and adults can test their local knowledge in a new quiz which follows the Elwell Trail of 22 full sized paintings sited around Beverley. The paintings show the town through the eyes of the artists Fred and Mary Elwell whose works were bequeathed to Beverley Art Gallery in 1958. Free quizzes and trail leaflets (20p) are available from the art gallery at the Treasure House, Champney Road, and the…

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Local Elections:Neil Bant St. Marys Ward

April 14, 2011

My name is Neil Bant. I’m thirty six, married with two children and have lived around Beverley for 19 years. I went to Beverley Grammar School, gained my degree locally and now work for Kingston Communications. I am standing to represent the St. Marys Ward where I live. Some candidates standing do not live in our ward. I believe that having a candidate who lives within the ward they represent…

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Conservaitive Candidates in St Mary’s Ward Street Surgery

April 14, 2011

The three Conservative candidates who are standing in this May’s local elections will be holding a street surgery in Beverley this Saturday. Elaine Aird, Irene Charis and Bryan Pearson will take to the streets to meet residents and deal with any issues they have. The street surgery will take place outside the shops on Woodhall Way between 10am and 10.45am and then moving to Maple Drive between 11am and 11.45am….

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