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Actors Prepare to Launch “Waiting for Godot” in East Riding

January 10, 2011

East Yorkshire-based Other Lives Productions take to the stage with their most ambitious play when they open with Waiting for Godot in an eight-venue East Riding tour, ending at Hull Truck Theatre (from Saturday 15th January 2011). Samuel Beckett’s play, which was first published in 1952, features two tramps, Vladimir (Neil King) and Estragon (Mike Burton), sitting by the roadside waiting for a man called Godot. They think they have…

Beverley Councillors Fight for Life of Samman Road Centre

January 7, 2011

Beverley Councillors met with East Riding of Yorkshire Council Officers to try and secure the life of the Samman Road Centre on Beverley’s Swinemoor Estate. The meeting was held after letters of objection were received from local groups that are all regular users of the facility and passed to Lauraine Walker who is conducting a review of the Day Centre facilities across the East Riding. These were received after Groups…

Council Pledge More Resources to Fix Potholes

January 7, 2011

Ten teams of highways staff from East Riding of Yorkshire Council are carrying out repairs to the road network across the area following the big freeze. From Monday, this will increase to 14 teams as the council responds to reports of damage to the East Riding’s 3,500km (2,100 miles) of roads. Councillor Matthew Grove, portfolio holder for highways and emergency planning, said: “December’s weather was among the most severe on…

Beverley Minster: ‘Times they are a’changing’

January 7, 2011

Beverley Minster is breaking with long-established tradition as it moves to an earlier start time for its Choral Evensong. Sunday evening services at the Minster have traditionally started at 6.30pm but the new move will see the Choral Evensong begin at 5.30pm. The change will give Beverley Minster greater flexibility for a wide range of services in future. The Reverend Jeremy Fletcher, vicar at Beverley Minster, said; “We used to…

Millions Were Wasted on Regional Fire Control Centre Says MP

January 7, 2011

Following news a planned regional fire control centre in Wakefield is to be scrapped, Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed the decision by the coalition government but called for an immediate apology from those responsible for building it in the first place. The news came just days after Graham met with Frank Duffield, Humberside Fire and Rescue chief fire officer, to discuss the situation. Graham said: “It…

Council to Reimburse New Year’s Parking Fines

January 6, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering a New Year gesture of goodwill to the motorists fined for parking. The council today said that it would reimburse the motorists who were caught parking, against restrictions, on New Year’s Day. The leader of the council, Councillor Stephen Parnaby, OBE, said: “It is not the way that any motorist wants to start off a new year and it was not our intention….

Bench Unveiled in Memory of Josephine Pearson

January 5, 2011

The Pearson family met to hand over £1000 to Macmillan Cancer Support on the Beverley Westwood this morning. It was also a poignant occasion as the Memorial Bench that Keith Pearson and his son Pip had bought was to be unveiled to the rest of the family. The bench is a memorial to Mrs Josephine Pearson, who sadly passed away in August after losing her battle with cancer aged 68….

Macmillan Nurses Receive Cash From 80s Do

January 5, 2011

£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…

John Denton Packing His Bags

January 4, 2011

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…

Market Cross Christmas Tree Raises Almost £1000

January 3, 2011

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…

Local Law Firm Launches Female Friendly Scheme

January 3, 2011

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…

How Does the January VAT Increase Affect You?

January 3, 2011

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…

Don’t Let Bogus Taxis Ruin Your Night

December 30, 2010

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…

Successful Fund-Raising for the FERYO

December 30, 2010

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…

Actors Prepare to Launch ‘Waiting for Godot’ in the East Riding

December 28, 2010

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 @ The Beverley Westwood 2010

December 27, 2010

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…

London Theatre Voices Present a Night of Gilbert & Sullivan

December 27, 2010

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…

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