This year the start of late night shopping coincides with the switch on of the Beverley Christmas lights and Amanti in Wednesday Market have decided to make Christmas Shopping even easier by continuing to open late throughout December. Owner Amalia says: “Christmas can be stressful for those that work 9 to 5 as they don’t have much time to do their shopping. Our online shop has made life easier for…
Thousands of people descended upon Beverley for the Christmas Lights Switch on. Mini events were held throughout the town in Wednesday Market, Angel Square, Saturday Market where Viking FM were broadcasting with the finale being at North Bar. The event organised by the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal also marked the start of the Wednesday Night late night shopping in the run up to Christmas. Julian Minshall of the Beverley Christmas…
Beverley’s North Bar will light up for the first time in 114 years as part of the Christmas lights switch-on spectacular later this month. The lighting up of the landmark will be the grand finale of the biggest Christmas lights event ever in the town. Running from the Bar all the way to Wednesday Market, there will be a wide variety of activities, street entertainment and live bands, with traditional…
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…
As Christmas fast approaches, Beverley for the first time is set to light up the whole town with a Christmas Lights Switch-on spectacular the likes of which have never seen before! The evening’s events on Wednesday 30th November, will start from 6pm at Wednesday Market with the Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on performed by Lady Prescott, followed by the Christmas Lights Volunteer Group’s street performance of the Nativity re-enacting the key…
Due to customer demand, Amalia and Antony from Amanti in Beverley, are offering a second FREE gift-wrapping workshop on Wednesday 16 th November 7-9pm, at the shop which in Wednesday Market, Beverley. The aim is to conjure up some Christmas spirit and show howto achieve beautiful, cost-effective gift-wrapping. Amalia says: “Presentation is very important so we hope to inspire people with some creative ideas and handy techniques for wrapping up…
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Can you believe it will be only eight weeks until Christmas? Antony and Amalia from Amanti in Wednesday Market would like to invite customers old and new into the shop on Sunday, to help customers prepare their wish lists and get inspiration for gifts for friends and family. Customers can browse around their collection of winter goodies, Christmas decorations and fantastic gifts which Amanti is so well known for. The…
With just over two months to Christmas, preparations are well under way to light up Beverley and make it sparkle more than ever over the festive season. Despite difficult economic times, over eighty businesses and residents continue to support the drive to fill the town with small trees. Thanks to everyone who has ordered a tree – these will be going up, with the invaluable help of the Beverley Rugby…
Sunday night saw an angry mob take to the streets of Beverley and cause havoc for around 30 minutes. It is still not clear what sparked off the trouble though it was dealt with by local door staff and police working together and restoring order. One of the doormen who was involved has shared their account of the night with HU17.net; “First I heard of it was from Dog and…
Eleanor Richards was joined by friends and family as she celebrated her 18th birthday at Bar Fusion. The Wednesday Market night spot packed out with a good crowd with music being provided by Electro Therapy DJ Paul Silvester.
Bar Fusion Beverley had on a special coach shuttle service from Beverley Races Ladies Day to their Wednesday Market night spot. The coach collected people from Beverley Racecourse brining them in comfort to the bar when they enjoyed food and champagne cocktails. At Kubana Bar & Grill and Lucias Wine Bar & Grill those who had been at Beverley Races enjoyed some good food and few drinks.
Friends and family of Beverley lady Nicky Kilford joined her to celebrate her 40th birthday this week. Nicky, who works at Beverley deli G Jack & Son, in Wednesday Market, was delighted with the surprise party, which was held at the Beaver on Wednesday.
There was plenty happening in Beverley on Saturday night. In Bar Fusion, Wednesday Market Tom Brant was joined by friends to celebrate his birthday 21st birthday. At packed out Armstrongs Social Club Tracy Foster was given a massive 40th birthday bash with live music and a DJ. Also celebrating her 40th was Emma Ingran who enjoyed a special evening at Rolandos which was organised by her younger sister Susannah Bristo.
With a huge choice of pubs and bars in which to drink in Beverley, deciding where to go to get what you want can be a tricky business. We at HU17.net have put together a list of eight of our favourite real ale pubs, all offering something different. Do it in order, or do it at how you want. Let us know if you manage the lot in one go,…
On 4th July 2011 across the country, the public will be encouraged to buy at least one item from their local, independent shop to keep the high street alive. Skillsmart Retail and the National Skills Academy for Retail have teamed up with independent retailers and trade associations around the country to encourage the public to celebrate diversity on the high street and support their local, independent retailers on 4th July….
Thousands of people descended on Beverley to appreciate the classic cars on display at the Beverley Classic Car Rally. From Wednesday Market to Saturday Market, classic cars – predominantly made in Britan – lined the streets and attracted car enthusiasts of all ages. The event, now in its 15th year, is quickly becoming, along with Armed Forces Day, the most enjoyable event of the year in Beverley. Burger vans and…
The Beverley Ragamuffins performed live this weekend at the Queens Head, Beverley. The group who sing songs about the years gone by in Beverley were at the Wednesday Market pub performing as Beverley Folk Festival.