Beavers take up the Movember Challenge for Cancer Charity

October 22, 2010

Members of Beverley Rugby club will be taking part in what has become an annual worldwide event amongst thousands of rugby players, when they embark on the Movember Challenge. Movember as you may have realised is held throughout the month of November and those taking part attempting to grow a mustache with the primary aim of raising awareness of cancer amongst men and raising some money for the Everyman Male…

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Discreet Diner has a Tipple

October 22, 2010

It’s a tough job, but let’s face it, somebody’s got to do it. Raisthorpe Manor, based near Malton pride themselves on using only the best ingredients combined with traditional methods to ensure their products

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Beverley Wellbeing Open Evening

October 21, 2010

Beverley Wellbeing is a company owned and run by Duncan O’Connor that delivers Sports Therapy, particularly focusing on sports injuries, personal training, elite level strength and conditioning, and performance nutritional advice. This week Duncan was joined by friends and customers at his new facility on Barston Road, Beverley. Those who attended included Scott Taylor and Scott Wheeldon from Hull Kingston Rovers and England International Kirk Yeman who plays his club…

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De Lacy Move to Stunning New Salon

October 21, 2010

At a time when the country is focused on cut backs, a local businesswoman Kerris Lacy is expanding. Kerris, who runs the successful De Lacy Beauty Salon in Beverley, has moved to her dream premises. Kerris has over 12 years’ experience. She started out with a rented room before moving into her own salon. It was not long before she outgrew her first premises and she has now made the…

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Looking for Love in Beverley

October 21, 2010

Teenagers who want to make a positive difference to the town of Beverley are being invited to join a new organisation. Love Beverley aims to serve the local community through acts of kindness and help young people show the many good aspects of the vast majority of youth in the town. Led by Beverley Minster Youth Minister Lee Kirkby the Love Beverley team is aiming to be a real help…

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Graham Stuart MP Calls for Charities and Voluntary Groups to Help Cut Red Tape

October 21, 2010

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, is calling on all charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to help in the fight against excessive red tape. His call comes as the Government launches a joint Cabinet Office and Department of Business, Innovation and Skills task force to look at ways of making life easier for groups working in the voluntary and social sector. Graham said: “I have, with the help of…

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Know the Risks and Help Reduce Sudden Infant Deaths

October 21, 2010

The local Safeguarding Children Boards of Hull and East Riding have joined forces with local campaigner Louise Barrett to highlight the risks associated with co-sleeping this winter. Infant deaths associated with co-sleeping appear to rise across the UK over the winter months*, and Child Death Overview Panels in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire want to emphasise the key risks to parents to help reduce infant deaths where co-sleeping…

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Body Art With Pete McNally

October 20, 2010

Local Artist Pete Mac held an open day where he demonstrated how spray paint can be used to create painless works of art on people’s bodies. The event held was held at Just Gentleman Barbers in Beverley where he has a studio. On the day he painted a number of bodies including Charlie Hudson who had a set of abdominals painted to his chest. Pete said; “The paints we use…

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New Resident at Beverley Racecourse

October 20, 2010

Beverley Racecourse has a new resident, a Larkin Toad. The toad was purchased by the racecourse at a recent auction where the toads that formed the Larkin Toad Trail were sold off for charity. Charlotte Brader, Business Development & Marketing Executive at Beverley said; “He is lovely, we have big plans for the toad and we are sure visitors to the course will appreciate him being there.” Neat Toad was…

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Fire-Fighter Awarded For Beverley-Lemgo Twinning Efforts

October 20, 2010

Beverley fire-fighter Shamus Harrison has proudly received two awards for his work within the Fire Service for the Beverley-Lemgo Twinning Association, including his work as Honorary Secretary. Earlier this year during the Fire Brigade Open Day, Shamus was presented with the “Medaille Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit” (Medal for International Co-operation) from the German Fire Service in Lemgo. The medal was issued by the President for the Fire Service in Berlin (Hans…

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Beverley Town Council Pipes Up

October 19, 2010

Beverley Town Council and the Beverley and District Pipe Band are joining forces to pilot an event that could see more music brought to the streets of Beverley in the future. As reported in the local media in September, the idea is to not just bring live entertainment into public spaces that everyone can enjoy, but might to also encourage shoppers to visit areas of the town that are currently…

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Move Into Your New Home For Christmas With Barratt

October 19, 2010

Homebuyers who think they have left it too late to move into their dream home for Christmas should hurry along to a development in Beverley, where Barratt Yorkshire East is ready to play Father Christmas. The housebuilder has a selection of beautiful homes available which will be complete in time for the festive season. Barratt also offers part-exchange to existing homeowners. “With Christmas fast approaching people perhaps think there isn’t…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 15

October 18, 2010

HU17.net Magazine Issue 15 is now out, featuring pictures from the following events sports games that happened this week in Beverley – Jame Simpson’s 40th Birthday Lily Christine & Alex’s Birthday @ The Memorial Hall Suzanne Firths Head Shaving Pie & Peas Charity Night Quiz Night at Norwood Beverley Braves Vs West Hull Beverley Braves Vs Hull Isberg Beverley White Star Ladies Beverley RUFC Beverley ARLC Darts & Dominos HU17.net…

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Showhome Launch at The Worx, Beverley

October 18, 2010

Barratt Yorkshire East is celebrating the launch of its brand new show apartment at The Worx by offering buyers the chance to move into a new home for just 80 per cent of the purchase price. The superb development which opened in March boasts a range of properties to suit all needs and has been hailed a great success by local MP Graham Stuart. Buyers seeking a taste of what’s…

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Suzanne Firth Shaves Her Head @ The Sloop Inn

October 17, 2010

Suzanne Firth shaved her hair off to raise money for the Foundation for Study into Infant Death (FSID). Suzanne decided to do the head shave for FSID in memory of Louise and Jim Barrett’s son Ellis who died from Cot Death 7 years ago. They had raised £1600 prior to the event and on the night raised a further £800. There is still more money coming in and it looks…

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Beverley Lions Bonfire Night: Traffic Plans

A traffic management plan has been put in place around Beverley Westwood for bonfire night. This will involve part closures of Keldgate Road, Westwood Road and Walkington Road, which will reduce the availability of parking nearby. To reduce congestion visitors to the Beverley Lions bonfire are advised to use town centre car parks in Beverley which are all free after 6pm. The following road closures will be in effect: 1  …

October 15, 2010
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New Wine Bar & Grill Lucia Opens in Beverley

October 15, 2010

Lucia wine bar & grill in Beverley opened its doors to the public this Thursday. The wine bar which is located at North Bar Within has a very good ambience. Diners are able to sit indoors or outside in a covered heated area. The bar serves Italian food. Open Monday to Saturday 11.00am -11.00pm, Sunday 11.00am – 10.00pm. There is a no reservation policy.

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Humber.tv Acoustic Mic Night

October 15, 2010

Local bands The Estuary Dwellers, The Mark Robinson Experience and Woolicane all performed live last night on Humber.tv Humber.tv has started to offer regular live music nights from their ‘Mission Control’ in the heart of Beverley. Filmed in front of an audience the video is then streamed through their web site in real time for users to watch. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…

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