Hold My Hand @ Beverley Minster
Former X Factor star Jonathan Ansell was in Beverley as he performed at the “Hold My Hand” concert in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign in front of packed Beverley Minster.
Beverley Events
Exclusive to HU17.net pictures and vidoes from various events that have happened in Beverley, East Yorkshire
Toll Gavel’s Got Talent
Music, comedy, poetry, drama and cake making took over Toll Gavel when the Beverley town centre United Church held a talent show on Saturday the 1st of March.
Pirates From Atlantis @ Tickton Village Hall
Tickton Little Theatre held their 12th community pantomime, “Pirates from Atlantis” with a cast of all ages. This swashbuckling story has all the ingredients required, from wicked Princess Sharkina to magical Squibs
Duo Scoop Top Prize In Minster’s Got Talent 2012
Over 120 people attended Beverley Minster on Saturday night for ‘Minster’s Got Talent’ which is in its third year of running. Around 30 people took part on the stage performing numerous varied acts.
Beverley Minster Wedding Fair
On Saturday 4th February 2012, Historic Beverley Minster held the first, ever Wedding Fair at the Minster. Hundreds of people streamed through Beverley Minster that featured all the things any couples thinking of tying the knot could need.
Beverley Festival Of Christmas 2011
Tens of thousands of people descended on Beverley last Sunday in spite of the damp and cold weather. The Festival is one of the highlights of the year and in many ways heralds the start of Christmas. As always the sight of reindeer pulling Santa on his sleigh through the town excited both adults and children alike and as John Bird said, to see the expressions of wonder and delight…
Macmillan Nurses Concert @ Beverley Minster
Around 800 people attended a charity concert held at the Beverley Minster in aid of Mcmillan Nurses. On the night there were performances from Cottingham High School Choir, Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps Band, Beverley Pipe Band. [nggallery id=1916]
East Riding County Choir Handel’s Messiah @ Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster was filled with glorious music when the East Riding County Choir performed Handel’s Messiah. The capacity audience was treated to fine singing from the soloists, Ildiko Allen (soprano), Rupert Enticknap (countertenor), Mark Chaundy (tenor) and Jonathan Gunthorpe (baritone). Ildiko Allen, who was a former pupil at Beverley High School where she is celebrated on their ‘Wall of Fame’, said she was delighted to be performing ‘at home’. There…
Christmas Celebration Concert @ St Mary’s Church
On Saturday 10th Decmber at 3 pm once again Bandmaster Graham Janes and his Band started the annual Christmas Celebration Concert at St Mary’s Church in aid of SSAFA Forces Help East Yorkshire. This year pupils from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary were joined by the Longcroft Gospil Choir. The concert has attracted more and more people each year and an estimated four hundred joined in with…
Thousands Enjoy The Beverley Festival Of Christmas
The streets of Beverley were filled with people who came out to enjoy the Beverley Festival of Christmas. The event was officially opened by Charlie Dimmock before the main attraction, Santa Claus, paraded through the streets. Starting at Wednesday Market Father Christmas pulled by his reindeer travelled through the town to Saturday Market where he talked to children who had gathered to meet him. [nggallery id=1908]
Christmas Fayre @ Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster held their annual Christmas Fayre at the weekend. There were a selection of stalls, some were raising funds others were their selling hand crafted items and other products. [nggallery id=1892]
Beverley Parks: Plant A Tree For Wild Life
As part of National Tree Week at Beverley Parks, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has organised an event in the roadside car park at the Millennium Orchard, Beverley Parks (sign posted off Long Lane), on Saturday, 26 November between 10.30am and 12.30pm. The Beverley Parks project aims to restore Beverley Parks back to traditional parkland. The Event is free and there is no need to book. For further information call…
Schools & Charity Join Forces To Remember Troops At Christmas
On Saturday 10th December, Saint Mary’s Church in Beverley will be hosting a Christmas concert to raise money for the country’s oldest military charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help. The ‘Celebration of Christmas’ is being organised by SSAFA East Yorkshire and Longcroft School, featuring music from the Band 150 (Yorkshire) Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and St Mary’s School and St Nicholas School choirs. Students…
Thousands Attend Lions Bonfire Night
The Beverley Lions bonfire and firework display was attended by thousands of people. Held on the Beverley Westwood this event is a flagship event for the members of the Beverley Lions Club. On the night members of the Beverley Lions and other volunteers including Tony Henderson and Craig Fawcett of the Humber Colts collected donations from members of the public. After a short delay the bonfire was lit by Mayor…
Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival 2011
The Beverley Minster is to put on quite a display during their Christmas tree festival on the 9th, 10th and 11th December. The festival will display over fifty trees which are sponsored by local businesses and public figures such as Specsavers, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Mayor of Beverley. The trees will be decorated either by the sponsors themselves or by local community groups who have been…
Beverley Food Festival 2011 Is A Scorching Success
Beverley Town Council has pulled off another successful event with the 2011 Beverley Food Festival. This year’s event was opened by BBC presenter Peter Levy who addressed a large crowd inside the food marquee. After opening the event Peter Levy was give a tour by town clerk and event organiser Helen Watson. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astelle In his programme notes the said; “The Beverley Food Festival is an opportunity…
Beverley Literature Festival Picks Another Winner
Over the nine years it has been running, Beverley Literature Festival has brought Man Booker Prize winners to the event only days before they’ve won one of the world’s most prestigious literary competitions. Past Man Booker Prize winners-in-waiting have included: Hilary Mantel, Sebastian Barry, and Anne Enright. And it may prove to be the case again this year. Carol Birch has been shortlisted for the Man Booker for her epic…
St Paul’s Tickton Flower Show
St Paul’s Church organized a wonderful flower festival to raise money to improve and update the facilities at the 18th Century church. The money raised from the flower festival is going towards bringing St Paul’s into the Twenty First Century, with the building of toilets, a small kitchen and an area for families and small children. With almost 30 exhibits on show and with each designer having to work to…