New Rules On Face Coverings Come Into Play This Week

New Rules On Face Coverings Come Into Play This Week
June 14, 2020

New rules requiring passengers to wear face coverings on their journey will come into force on public transport from Monday.

The advice is clear that people should continue to avoid taking public transport where possible. But if you do need to use public transport you will be required to use face coverings.

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Beverley Entrepreneur Fighting Fast Fashion With Innovative Service

Beverley Entrepreneur Fighting Fast Fashion With Innovative Service
June 12, 2020

A Beverley-based businesswoman who reuses and recycles unwanted and second-hand clothing is appealing for donations to support national charities using an innovative new Covid-19 friendly drive-through service.

Daisy Jessop (22) is the brainchild of the ethical clothing recycle business called Envirofriendly Recycling (EMEA) Limited.

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Daisy Appeal Sets Target For Launch Of Space Age Weapon In Fight Against Killer Diseases

Daisy Appeal Sets Target For Launch Of Space Age Weapon In Fight Against Killer Diseases
June 11, 2020

The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital has set a target for completion by the end of this year and operation early in 2021 after construction resumed at the site.

The Daisy Appeal has also released the first pictures of the state-of-the-art complex which will improve accuracy and detection rates for cancer, heart disease and dementia in Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

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Beverley Minster’s National Lottery Sanctuary Project Reaches Key Stage

Beverley Minster’s National Lottery Sanctuary Project Reaches Key Stage
June 10, 2020

Crucial work is underway at Beverley Minster to restore part of its crumbling fabric and tell its remarkable story of Sanctuary thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £406,700 awarded last year.  

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on the Minster’s Lesser South Transept with the works involving re-leading the roof, repairing the roof timbers, restoring crumbling stonework and improving the guttering. 

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The Work Of Paul Clifford Showcased In New Online Exhibition

The Work Of Paul Clifford Showcased In New Online Exhibition
June 10, 2020

Beverley Art Gallery’s new online exhibition called Legacy shows the mixed media artwork of Paul Clifford, a British multi-media artist and academic who has developed his career in the UK and internationally.

Paul’s work is inspired by the First World War memories of his father, who served in Egypt as part of the East Riding Yeomanry regiment.

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Beverley Accepted As Member To Modern Hanseatic League

Beverley Accepted As Member To Modern Hanseatic League
June 6, 2020

Medieval Beverley, one of England’s leading manufacturing towns in the middle ages, reached down through 600 years of history yesterday, to provide a much-needed boost for its modern-day residents when it was confirmed from a meeting taking place in Germany, that Beverley had been accepted as a member of the Modern Hanseatic League.

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Morrisons Foundation Make Generous Donation To Bundles of Joy

Morrisons Foundation Make Generous Donation To Bundles of Joy
June 4, 2020

The Morrisons Foundation has donated £5,000 to Bundles of Joy. Based in Beverley the charity that helps vulnerable families with young children across the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Support from the Morrisons Foundation will help the charity respond to the huge increase in demand for their services. This demand has occurred as a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

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East Yorkshire Residents Are Encouraged To Share Stories Of Community Spirit

East Yorkshire Residents Are Encouraged To Share Stories Of Community Spirit
June 3, 2020

The life-changing impact of coronavirus has left many of us feeling down in the dumps, and whilst we try to stay informed of the latest guidance via the news, it can often feel like everything is pretty doom and gloom.

However, during this pandemic, communities across East Yorkshire have come together to support one another, neighbours have helped neighbours, strangers have supported strangers and families have found themselves feeling closer than ever, despite the distance.

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Waste Recycling Site Opening Hours Now Extended

Waste Recycling Site Opening Hours Now Extended
June 2, 2020

The council’s household waste recycling site at Weel, Beverley, will have its opening hours temporarily extended in a bid to control some traffic issues.

As of Tuesday 2 June, the site will open at 8am, two hours earlier than normal, and then close at the regular time of 5pm.

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Flemingate Moves Forward With £70,000 Investment In Facilities

Flemingate Moves Forward With £70,000 Investment In Facilities
June 2, 2020

A major programme of investment is being made in facilities and infrastructure at Beverley’s Flemingate centre during the lockdown.

Wykeland Group, owner and developer of the popular retail and leisure destination, has used the lockdown period to introduce a wide range of improvements to enhance the experience for customers and to support businesses as they resume trading.

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Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
June 2, 2020

Jerry Green Dog Rescue is urging you to keep your dog safe in the heat this summer.

Whether you’re off for a long trek through the countryside or simply chilling out in your garden, they want you to put your furry friend first.

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Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers

Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers
June 2, 2020

East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership is organising an online forum in partnership with East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS).

The service is for people who have concerns about young people and online activities or simply want a general chat about issues they have identified in their community that they feel may pose a risk to young people during the Covid-19 restrictions.

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