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£1,200 was presented to the Macmillan Nurses cancer support (Yorkshire) by Kerri Harold, who was one of the organisers of Beverley’s Class of the 80s Reunion Fundraising Disco held last October at the Beverley Memorial Hall. The event was covered by us at HU17.net and we can confirm that a fabulous time was had by all who attended! The sell out night was hosted by ex Beverley Hills and Regal…
Whilst most of us are looking to ease ourself into the New Year, Bishop Burton based photographer John Denton, has hit the ground running in 2011. Next week he will be in London, breaking records and new ground at the International Convention of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers. “I was first invited to lecture there in January 2010”, he explains. “It’s an annual event that draws thousands of…
Armstrongs Social Club is a members club traditionally known in Beverley as somewhere you can have a great night in a friendly and safe environment. As well as live music and regular member’s events we will be introducing two great new events. Firstly we will be hosting adult ballroom dance lessons from Sunday Jan 30th onwards, from 6.45pm till 7.45pm. Dancing has always been a big part of the club…
The Beverley Lions Christmas Tree is situated in the heart of Beverley Town Centre within Market Cross. “Light a Candle for a Loved One” is organised by Beverley Lions every Christmas inviting the people of the town to light a candle in memory of family members or friends, and also write a message to tie onto the Christmas tree. The Lions charge £1 for each candle and message,and this year…
QualitySolicitors Lockings are proud to launch a new scheme aimed at guiding women in the region through divorce. The scheme is a part of the business development programme that QualitySolicitors Lockings have been undertaking for the last seven months since joining the exciting new QualitySolicitors national identity, which includes firms of solicitors, across the UK that were found to deliver a service where customer care comes first. Jane Moore and…
From tomorrow, the 4th January 2011, the standard rate of VAT in the UK is set to rise by 2.5% from 17.5% to 20%. The rise isn’t temporary (as was the decrease to 15% in 2008), but instead a permanent change to the taxation system announced in this year’s emergency budget. This increase is one of the ways the Government intends to reduce the national debt by clawing back an…
Party-goers looking forward to New Year are being advised to make sure they stay safe at the end of the night. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is warning people to be wary of bogus taxi drivers. The council hopes that those celebrating by going out will have fun, but advises that planning beforehand can help to keep people safe. Each year during the festive season the council’s licensing team receives…
The Friends of East Riding Youth Orchestras held two very successful fund-raising events in Beverley just before Christmas. A total of £328 was collected during two hours of busking at the Tesco store on Saturday 18th December, and on Wednesday 22nd December a magnificent total of £1,594 was raised during an all day playing and bag-packing session at Morrisons. The money will be used to help to subsidise a forthcoming…
East Yorkshire-based Other Lives Productions take to the stage with their most ambitious play yet when actors Richard Avery and Neil King open with Waiting for Godot in an eight-venue East Riding tour, that includes a performance at Toll United Gavel Church on Thursday 20th January. Samuel Beckett’s play, which was first published in 1952, features two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, sitting by the roadside waiting for a man called…
Holderness Hunt Supporters Club held their annual hunt meeting at the Beverley Westwood. The event was switched to Monday as this year Boxing Day fell on a Sunday, but hundreds still turned out to see the horses and hounds, including Cllr David Elvidge and the local MP Graham Stuart. Unfortunately due to the frozen ground they were unable to drive the hounds round the Beverley Westwood. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
The London Theatre Voices come to Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday 13th January 2011 at 7.30pm with ‘A Night of Gilbert and Sullivan.’ Soprano Julie Dawn Lloyd, Louise Crane (contralto), Ben Kerslake (tenor) and bass Peter Willcock, accompanied by Simon Haynes on the piano, will sing a selection of Gilbert and Sullivan songs, duets and quartets. Louise has a great many Gilbert and Sullivan roles under her belt…
Would-be swimming teachers can take the plunge during a beginners swimming teachers course. The course will be held at Beverley Leisure Complex during February half term, from Monday, 21 February until Friday, 25 February. The course will start at 7.30am each day and finish at 3pm. Those taking part must hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and be over 16. The course will cost £200 for members of the public…
At 2111hrs on Thursday 16 December 2010 a man was seen driving a silver coloured Volkswagen Golf car along A1174 towards Beverley. Upon seeing police officers in a marked patrol car, the driver of the Golf made off at speed along the A1174 towards Beverley, overtaking numerous vehicles in the process. The driver, a 31-year-old Beverley man, was followed by officers and later arrested for dangerous driving. He was later…
The full schedules for our festive buses are now available on the EYMS website, simply go to the Festive Buses page, or see below. If you’re planning on travelling over Christmas and New Year you should check this information to make sure your bus will be running. EYMS also have the holiday opening times of BusCall, their Travel Centres, East Yorkshire Coaches booking line and EYMS Head Office. Thursday 23…
Fourteen members of an organised crime gang have been sentenced to 52 years behind bars today (22 December 2010) at Leeds Crown Court for their role in a sophisticated enterprise stealing and selling on high value vehicles. Members of the gang have admitted to a combination of charges including conspiring to burgle, conspiring to handle stolen goods and conspiring to defraud during July 2009 across North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, and…
Humberside Police are warning of the dangers of children playing on ice following numerous calls about incidents on Beverly Beck on Monday 20 December 2010. In the space of 30 minutes between 1900hrs and 1930hrs yesterday police received four calls from concerned residents about young people playing on the ice on Beverley Beck near Beckside North. In one incident three boys were seen playing ice hockey. The local Neighbourhood Policing…
Beverley Minster’s ever-popular crib services for young people on Christmas Eve are starting earlier this year to give more chance for staff to tidy up between services. The first service will begin half an hour earlier at 1.30pm with the second service at the usual time of 3pm. Christmas Services at the Minster Friday 24 Dec – CHRISTMAS EVE 1.30pm and 3.00pm Crib Services for young children (PLEASE NOTE –…
This weeks edition of HU17.net Magazine features pictures from the following features on the web site and is available from Molescroft News on Wodhall Way; Out & About Around Beverley on Saturday Night Beverley ARLC: Distasteful Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl Trinity House Old Boys’ Dinner @ The Lairgate Hotel Keep it Cash @ The Beverley Memorial Hall The Railway Children @ The Beverley Memorial Hall Swimoore School Carol Concert Steve…