New Beverley Mayor Chooses Charities Close To His Heart

May 19, 2011

The new Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell admits he can’t wait “to get stuck in” to his mayoral duties. Peter was made Mayor at a ceremony at the Guildhall on Monday, where he replaced the popular Bessie Foot. He told HU17.net it will be an honour to represent Beverley and help raise much-needed funds for his three Mayoral charities – 399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets, Beverley Braves and The Beverley…

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399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets Awards

November 28, 2010

399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets held their annual presentation at Longcroft School this week where awards were given to recruits for their achievements.  Awards were given for wide range of topics including an Endeavour Award, Sports Award, Merit Award and Internal Team Award. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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Beverley Remembrance Sunday Parade

November 14, 2010

The Memorial Gardens in Hengate, Beverley, was again overflowing for the Remembrance Service this Sunday, showing the strength of feeling that the people of Beverley have for our Armed Forces. Councillor David Elvidge told HU17.net  “This was probably the best attended Remembrance Service and Parade I’ve ever been to. The addition of A Company 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment made it quite a spectacle and it’s always more meaningful to have…

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Remembrance Sunday: By Andy Holey

November 14, 2010

Pictures from the Remembrance Sunday Parade and ceremony held at Hengate Gardens, Beverley, photographs by Andy Holey. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Air Cadets Clean Memorials in Hengate

April 27, 2010

On Sunday 25th April staff and cadets from 399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets met at the memorial gardens in Hengate to clean the HMS Beverley and RAF 640 Squadron memorials, over the years the stonework has become dirty and required a heavy scrubbing to bring back some degree of cleanliness. Overall it was a busy weekend for the squadron, with staff and cadets spread around the country, as well as…

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Air Cadets Road March

April 12, 2010

On Sunday 11th April, 399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets hosted the final training day for the Central & East Yorkshire Wing road marching teams. Central & East Yorkshire Wing has 28 local Air Cadet Squadrons and covers a large geographical area ranging from Stockton in the North to Keighley in the South and across to Hull on the East Coast and is administered from the Wing Headquarters at RAF Linton…

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399 Beverley Squadron Presentation Night

November 27, 2009

Beverley ATC held their annual presentation night at Longcroft School where a number of cadets received awards for a wide range of achievements that included sport and flying. Derek Alden of the Civilian Committee started proceedings with short talk to the audience that included guest from the Community Police, Mayor of Beverley and families, before handing over to Flt Lt Gavin Button. Flt Lt Gavin Button paid a tribute to…

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Battle of Britain Memorial Service

September 13, 2009

St Mary’s Church in Beverley held their annual Battle of Britain Memorial Service; the service was attended by local officials including the Mayor of Beverley David Eldvidge. Those arriving for the service were welcomed by members of the Central & East Yorkshire Air Wing Cadets, Squadron 399 Beverley. Mayor of Beverley David Eldvidge talks with members of 399 Beverley Air Cadets. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these…

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