The London Theatre Voices come to Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday 12th January 2012 at 7.30pm with ‘A Night of Gilbert and Sullivan.’ Soprano – Julie Dawn Lloyd, Mezzo Soprano – Deborah Davison, Tenor – Ben Kerslake, and Bass – Andrew Tinkler accompanied by Simon Haynes on the piano will sing a selection of Gilbert and Sullivan songs, duets and quartets. If you have ever dreamed of visiting…
Carnival Band will be performing ‘A Carnival of Carols’ at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 7.30pm. Five musical explorers (Andy Watts, Giles Lewin, Jub Davis, Steno Vitale, Steve Banks) will perform with over 25 instruments, including shawm, bagpipes, Turkish clarinet, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums and lots of singing. From medieval England to ‘le jazz cool’ via Latin rhythms and Cajun beats, the Carnival…
Beverley String Trio will be performing at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley,on Thursday 10 November 2011 at 7.30pm. The Trio was formed in 2004 by three friends, Julie Wright, Nigel Willoughby and Dominic Wright, by popular request. They have performed at a variety of venues throughout the East Riding area for concerts, weddings and business functions. These have included stately homes, hotels, concert halls, a factory and a military…
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…
Toll Gavel United Church preschool visited “Fresh n Fruity” on Dyer Lane as part of their preparation for harvest. 4 of the older children who attend the preschool along with some of the staff spent time learning about different fruit and vegetables and sampling kiwi. The shop manager Tracey Hartley also very generously donated to the preschool and the Church two large boxes of locally grown produce which will eventually…
The children at Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup were making a real mess this week! But it’s o.k. . . .as they are doing their bit to help promote healthy eating in their community and to help celebrate the forthcoming Harvest Festival at Toll Gavel United Church It’s all part of the government’s and NHS initiative to its promote awareness of Healthy Eating in our schools and early learning…
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…
The Beverley Methodist Circuit, with churches in Toll Gavel, Norwood, Walkington, Tickton and Bishop Burton, is pleased to be hosting two gap year workers starting in September. We are delighted to be able to welcome, Charlene, a young lady from Germany who will be supplementing our youth work team until the end of July 2011, working with our existing youth work activities but also looking at what else we are…
Do you know if you have healthy blood pressure? Many of us don’t yet high blood pressure is the major cause of stroke and other cardio-vascular disorders. Beverley Rotary Club in association with The Stroke Association (www.stroke.org.uk) is again running its annual ‘Know Your Blood Pressure’ event at Toll Gavel United Church this Saturday 16th July with NHS professionals ready to test your state of health. It’s quick and free…
Two local charities were presented with cheques totalling over £1500 … the proceeds from a recent concert given by Beverley Community Choir at Toll Gavel United Church. The event, which also featured the East Riding Suzuki Violin group, was hailed as a very successful and enjoyable night by both The Cherry Tree Community Association and Beverley Community Lift. “There was a wonderful sense of celebration about the whole evening,” said…
For the first time in thirty years the children of Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup can- at last- play outside all thanks to the installation of a brand new outside play area, generously funded by Toll Gavel United Church and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The new special architect-designed play area, which was opened officially this week after receiving the full approval Ofsted and final assessment by the…
As part of their keen interest to involve local schools, community groups and local businesses, the Beverley in Bloom organizers have donated a host of summer bedding plants to the children at Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup. The organisers have provided a wide range of bright and colourful summer flowers for the young budding gardeners to pot up such as marigolds, lobelias and of course everyone’s one favourite: ‘‘bizzy…
For many centuries Christians have followed in the footsteps of Jesus from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane through to his trial, crucifixion, death and burial to his resurrection on Easter Day. In the Holly Land this journey may follow the actual route Jesus took but the same journey may be made devotionally, in the heart and mind, in towns and churches throughout the world. Here in Beverley the…
Two of the country’s most outstanding committed musicians of their generation, Lucy Wakeford playing harp and Kathryn Thomas playing flute, appeared at Toll Gavel United Church. Lucy has appeared at the City of London and Cheltenham international festivals. As a concerto soloist Lucy has appeared with many renowned orchestras and ensembles and also made recordings. Kathryn Thomas is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and was subsequently awarded…
Two of the country’s most outstanding committed musicians of their generation, Lucy Wakeford playing harp and Kathryn Thomas playing flute, will be appearing at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday, 14th April 2011 at 7.30pm. Appointed principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2002, Lucy Wakeford is principal harp of the Britten Sinfonia and harpist of the Nash Ensemble, and one of the most outstanding harpists of her generation. She…
Over 200 pancakes were eaten by those who entered the doors of Toll Gavel United Church on Shrove Tuesday. Invitations sent out to local schools about the event were well received as people flocked through the door to enjoy the church’s hospitality. It is said there is no such thing as a free meal, but pancakes and hospitality came at no cost so all who enjoyed the event now Know…
The Northern Chamber Orchestra will be joined by special guests Naomi Atherton (horn) and Ben Hudson (bassoon), together with artictic director and leader Nicholas Ward, for a concert at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 24 March (7.30 pm). The orchestra was formed in the 1960s and has gained a formidable reputation from its engaging and exciting concerts. The orchestra gives a series of eight concerts at the Heritage…
Toll Gavel Church Preschool Playgroup have celebrated two major occasions this week. Children welcomed in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit by making a fantastic dragon. To add to the fun, they got to practise their chop-stick skills sampling a variety of Chinese foods. Also, Sheila Manson was appointed as the new manager. Sheila brings to the Preschool a wealth of experience in childcare and welfare. A Lancashire lass by…
