An exhibition of stunning travel images by East Yorkshire photographer, Andrew Chandler, takes place in Skidby this coming Easter weekend following his four month trip around the world.
In 2017, Andrew set off on his epic journey by starting at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London with the objective of photographing the people, landscapes and wildlife as he circumnavigated the global – returning 118 days later, once again to the prime meridian.
A public talk at the Treasure House in Beverley on Tuesday 13 February will offer a new perspective on the lives of those caught up in the convict system in the 19th century.
The talk by Dr Helen Johnston will discuss the rise of long-term imprisonment in England, in the aftermath of the end of transportation to Australia, through the establishment of the convict prison system during the mid-1850’s.
The blue and golds will come away from this Challenge Cup tie with their heads held high despite bowing out of the competition.
In a game played in miserable conditions of freezing rain on a heavy pitch, the home adapted better to the adverse conditions. They spilled possession on fewer occasions and mainly concentrated on percentage rugby.
Bill Kenwright’s ‘Dazzling’ (Sunday Telegraph) production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to Bridlington Spa in October 2018.
This iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country throughout 2017 in celebration of its 30th anniversary, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations.
The full-scale replica of Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth crafted by prisoners of HMP Hull during Hull UK City of Culture 2017 has found a new home in the city.
The plane was originally installed in Paragon Station in February last year as part of Hull 2017’s Creative Communities Programme during the Made in Hull season. Since then it has welcomed around 30,000 people a day, including the Queen, Sadiq Khan and Goldie. Now it is set to move next door to St Stephen’s shopping centre for a year.
At the current moment, there is a plethora of information available on the Internet for individuals to gather before they go abroad.
What is incredible is that many prospective expats do not know to take advantage of these sites and the sensational information that they offer free of charge.
The Daisy Appeal say that the response to their fund raising scheme has been going really well though they still have some Ceramic Daisy’s for sale.
Hand crafted by a local artist, the ceramic Daisy’s make a perfect this Christmas for anyone looking for something different while supporting a good cause.
Gary Horrocks – writer, IT/information professional and editor of “Judy Garland – a Celebration” – discusses Beverley Film Society’s upcoming BIG SCREEN showcase of A Star is Born, Beverley Parkway Cinema, Sunday October 15th.
“‘A Star Is Born’, in all of its restored 181 minute glory, is very much Judy Garland’s triumph, conceived as a showcase for her extraordinary talent as a singer, dancer, actress and comedienne.
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners The Young’uns present their popular festive concert on Friday 8 December 2017 at St Mary’s Church in Beverley.
The Young ‘uns have proved themselves a unique proposition – writing and performing a cappella or subtly accompanied songs that tell it how it is alongside traditional songs from their native North-East and further afield.
Longcroft Sixth Form pupil, Holly Bentham, has been selected to be part of Team England competing at this year’s Youth Commonwealth Games.
The games are being held in Nassau, The Bahamas, commencing on the 18 July and concluding 5 days later on the 23 July and cover a multitude of sports including athletics, swimming, rugby 7s, tennis, beach volleyball along with Holly’s chosen sport of judo.
East Riding Theatre achieved a double whammy recently when it was presented with two awards at the ‘Best Bar None Awards’ Dinner, hosted at Beverley Racecourse.
After the announcement of the first award, ‘Best Entertainment Venue’, ERT’s team naturally responded with a dramatic whoop; a reaction quickly replaced by almost spontaneous combustion when a second trophy for ‘Best New Entry’ was received.
Beverley Minster is set to be transformed into the Tower Ballroom, Beverley as The Beverley Arts Trust presents celebrity BBC Radio 2 Organist Nigel Ogden in a special concert on Saturday 16 April.
