With some fine courses to play, such as Beverley & East Riding, it’s no wonder that East Yorkshire has produced some excellent golfers over the years.
Richard Finch may not go down as a major champion, but in 2008 the Hull professional did an outstanding job of cementing his status as a star on the European Tour
The Rugby World Cup final matchup is finally set after more than a month of intense contests. New Zealand were the first team to reach the final with a convincing victory over Argentina.
The successive semi-final was much more closely fought. South Africa edged past England 16-15. The Springboks overturned the Three Lions’ half-time lead in order to set up a clash of the heavyweights in the final with New Zealand.
As part of its preparation for the Rugby League World Cup, the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield welcomed the trophies and the international Fiji team using the barracks as a training facility.
As part of the National Lottery Trophies Tour that kicked off in Newcastle on Friday 26 August, 50 days before the tournament begins, the trophies are in the region.
East Riding Theatre is proud to announce we will be releasing a FREE pre-recorded performance of the one-woman play, Spoonface Steinberg, on 26th September 2020.
Written by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and first broadcast on Radio 4 in 1997, the play follows an extraordinary story of faith, love and the meaning of life, including Hall’s trademark sense of humour in the face of tragedy.
British actor Rory Maguire will star as Dennis in Selladoor Family and Beano Studios’ new stage production Dennis & Gnasher The Musical! The show will be at Bridlington Spa for eight performances from Tuesday 28 January.
Rory is currently starring as Gerard in American Idiot (UK Tour & New Zealand). His previous theatre credits include Summer Holiday (UK Tour), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Avalon, Canada), Mamma Mia (UK Tour), Peter Pan (Greenwich Theatre & Rickmansworth), George’s Marvellous Medicine (88 London Road, Brighton), Grease (BKL), Ushers (Arts Theatre & Edinburgh Festival), Aladdin (Brighton Emporium) and Shrek (UK Tour).
Film lovers can enjoy twice as much big-screen entertainment this month courtesy of Beverley Film Society.
In addition to its regular programming of ten films, screened on the second Thursday of every month between September and June, society members can also enjoy three extra films throughout the season at no additional cost.
East Riding Theatre in Beverley’s autumn production Horseshoes for Hand Grenades is a new piece of writing by Richard D.
Cushing which explores the passions, hopes and struggles of a Yorkshire community trying to come to terms with the devastation of the First World War.
East Riding Theatre’s Artistic Director, Adrian Rawlins, is directing Chippy, the Beverley based theatre’s latest in-house production opening on 19 June 2019.
Fresh from playing Chief Engineer Nikolai Fomin in the new, hit, H.B.O series Chernobyl.
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has congratulated Bilton resident Dereck Hardman, founder of the Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club on its upcoming 300th worldwide club.
The first AFVBC was established in 2007 by Dereck Hardman and since 2014 has been growing to hundreds of associated clubs across the world.
Hull-based property firm, Iguana Developments has joined a scheme which enables students to undertake an innovative Degree Apprenticeship, to earn while they study for a University degree.
The dilemma of choosing between a degree or an apprenticeship is resolved with the opportunity for students to earn a salary and study for a degree with University fees funded by the Government Scheme. This aims to achieve a target set in 2015 to create 3 million new apprentices by 2020.
Finding a place to charge up your electric car battery has been made easy by Google maps.
Google introduced the simple means for EV charger users to easily access the services only with a touch of a button.
A former swimming instructor has gone in at the deep end with a business venture which sees her swap people for pooches.
With the official opening of Fit4Dogs fast approaching, Kirsty Skeates is already running rehab regimes for canine clients at her hydrotherapy centre.
Celebrations for Care Home Open Day were extra special at Claremont House, Beverley as the Home celebrated its 1st anniversary.
Staff and residents welcomed guests to enjoy a “Big Commonwealth Lunch” as part of the Global Friendship campaign, choosing to create dishes from New Zealand – including mouth-watering lamb roasted with garlic and rosemary followed by mixed berry pavlova.
Candles softly flickering to the dulcet tones of a 1940’s songbird, capturing the imagination of diners as they sit back, relax and are transported back to a time of simple enjoyment.
The Cockpit Café has now launched an Evening Menu to meet the needs of discerning diners.
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.
Beverley RUFC manage Will Turnbull says that this weekend’s game against Moortown will be a titanic battle.
Turnball ‘s side have suffered just one defeat at home all season while come into this match off the back of a fine win in the derby against rivals Hullensians.
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.
Hull is to host an international conference to promote effective public and private cross sector leadership in the city.
With a high calibre of international speakers and an audience of over 120 leaders and aspiring leaders due to attend on Tuesday 29 November, the ambitious conference at St Mary’s College