John Denton Confirmed As A Master Of Photography
Bishop Burton based photographer John Denton has returned from the International Convention of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers in London
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James Pearson First Home For Beverley At Thixendale
It was a bright, cold and frosty morning last Sunday for the fourth race in the East Yorkshire Cross-Country League. The ground underfoot was very hard and when the ice began to thaw it became very slippery
Beverley Treasure House: Crown, Colonies and Countrymen
A Tudor lord mayor of London, a woman incarcerated in a private asylum and Buffalo Bill all have something in common. The answer can be found in a collection
Successful Campaign Results In Secretary Of State Visit To Yorkshire
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness is delighted that the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, will be in Yorkshire as part of a series of regional visits ahead…
02 National Singing Competition Final For Laura Prescott
Laura Prescott from Leven, Nr. Beverley has just made it through to the Grand Final of Open Mic UK! She will now play one of the world’s best music venues after wowing the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK
East Riding Youth Dance County Company Secure Place At Fresh 2012
Following on from the fantastic success of Fresh 2011, Yorkshire Dance is working with Youth Dance England for a second year to organise Fresh 2012 – an outstanding showcase for the finest youth dance groups from Yorkshire and the Humber. Featuring a range of fantastic pieces and dance styles as diverse as street dance and hip hop to Bollywood and contemporary dance, Fresh 2012 will celebrate the achievements of the…
Longcroft School: The Sound Of Music
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College have been setting the hills alive to the sound of music in their production of a classic musical and family favourite. Based on the real story of “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp, “The Sound of Music” premiered on Broadway in 1959. With music and lyrics by the legendary partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein, it starred theatre veterans Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel….
Charlie Dimmock To Open Beverley’s Festival of Christmas
TV gardening guru and celebrity Charlie Dimmock will open this year’s Beverley Festival of Christmas. Charlie, who made shot to fame thanks to her hands-on approach on BBC’s Ground Force programme, is performing in panto at Bridlington Spa. But she is taking time out from her busy schedule to pop to Beverley to open the annual event, the high spot of Beverley’s Christmas festivities. The ceremony will take place in…
East Riding Confirmed In London 2012 Olympic Tourch Relay Route
The iconic structure of the Humber Bridge will provide a stunning backdrop and host location for residents and visitors to welcome the Olympic Flame as the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay passes through the East Riding en route to the capital next year. Residents and visitors will be able to welcome the torch’s arrival in the East Riding and celebrate the achievements of the torchbearers from 18 June 2012 as…
Local Lads Reach Top Ten In Pizza Express Music Competition
Two local boys have made it down to the top ten of the Pizza Express competition ‘The Big Audition’ with Jamie Cullum. Billy Gill and Fin Henderson, both 15, make up Palms13 a ‘jazzy-pop’ band. The boys applied for the competition and submitted a youtube video of themselves, competing with over 7500 others they made it down to the top 50 and with votes from fans and school friends are…
Pearson Claims second In Abingdon Marathon
James Pearson of Beverley Athletic Club is celebrating after finishing second in last Sunday’s Abingdon Marathon and beating his personal best at this distance by an incredible five minutes. He was up against strong competition as the fast flat course which starts and finishes at Tilsley Park Stadium attracts quality club runners all keen to attempt a new personal best. Conditions were perfect for marathon running – cool and still…
Paul Liddell To Play In Beverley @ Toll Gavel
On Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm, the acclaimed acoustic musician Paul Liddell is holding a concert at Toll Gavel United Church, with proceeds being donated to local charities Beverley Community Lift and the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. Paul Liddell is a successful recording and performing artist, having released a solo EP, two solo albums and an EP with his band ‘Delphians.’ Awards won include Best Male Artist’ at the International…
Top London Fashion Store Opens In Beverley
ROJO is a very well established London based fashion house, with more than 20 years experience of sourcing and presenting Europe’s top designer labels. Beverley was seen as a great opportunity to open its first store outside London due largely to the fact that it has one of the country’s leading exclusive shoe and accessory retailers in CIEL of St Marys Court. The chance of opening immediately next door seemed…
Welcome To Franja Hairdressing
Our highly qualified, dynamic team at Franja Hairdressing offer quality hairdressing at affordable prices. Situated in Butcher Row, Beverley the salon is part of a national group that enjoys support from some of the industry’s leading brands, including L’Oreal and Wella giving us the best technical advice that is available. The team of talented and creative stylists aim to make our client’s visit to the salon happy, relaxing and an…
The Cupcake Club Support Help For Heroes
The Cupcake Club was formed in September 2010 by two local tattoo artists. During a quiet spell at a convention they came up with the idea of tattooing small cupcakes for twenty pounds in aid of Help for Heroes. The idea has grown significantly, starting in Beverley and Richmond studios and growing by word of mouth to a studio in Scunthorpe and Spalding. The public interest in the Cupcake Club…
Hampston Hill Celebrate As Toffee Boy Wins Much Coveted Olympia Ticket
Emotions have run high at Hampston High this weekend as Toffee Boy, a 31 year old veteran claimed one of the much sought after Olympia Finalist Tickets at Hargate Arena in Derbyshire. Toffee who is owned and was bred by Pauline Beal of Hampston Hill was born in 1980 and now 31, is proving himself very special, most horses of his type and breed have long since gone to heaven,…
Beverley Folk Festival Up For Top Award
In 2010, Beverley Festival made it to the shortlist in the Best Family Festival category at the UK Festival Awards. After being mystery shopped this June by an Awards judge, they have made it to not just one but two categories for 2011: Best Family and Best Small Festival. For the festival to be in with a real chance of winning an award this year, organisers are hoping music -loving…
London Theatre Voices Return To Beverley
London Theatre Voices will be making a welcome return to the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday 13 October 2011 at 7.30pm with ‘A Night at the West End.’ Four singers Julie Dawn Lloyd (soprano), Deborah Davison (mezzo soprano), Ben Kerslake (tenor) and Paul Sheehan (baritone) join together as the London Theatre Voices to provide a concert of vocal variety. Many different musical events happen in London from church…