Beverley Town Council Pipes Up

October 19, 2010

Beverley Town Council and the Beverley and District Pipe Band are joining forces to pilot an event that could see more music brought to the streets of Beverley in the future. As reported in the local media in September, the idea is to not just bring live entertainment into public spaces that everyone can enjoy, but might to also encourage shoppers to visit areas of the town that are currently…

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Guided Tours & History Lectures in Beverley

October 8, 2010

Archaeology, voices from the past and Beverley trades are all on the autumn local history lecture agenda this year at the Treasure House. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service has organised a complimentary programme to the Champney Lectures currently taking place as part of the Champney Exhibition. This autumn series is in its 17th year and commences with David Evans ‘past and present presentation’ of ‘The…

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Beverley Literature Children’s Festival

October 8, 2010

A packed weekend of fun events for young readers and artists is coming this weekend as part of the Beverley Literature Festival. Authors, storytellers, illustrators, puppeteers and football will be taking over The Treasure House in Beverley to give young people a taste of the very best that books and reading have to offer. Aimed at young readers from two to 13 years and their families, the programme has something…

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Trojan Horse Exhibition Wheels into Molescroft

October 6, 2010

3000 years ago, Greece waged war against the city of Troy.  Although the Greeks gathered a huge army at Troy they could not conquer the city.  After ten years Ulysses, King of the Greek island of Ithaca had an idea.  He built a large wooden horse and left it at the gates of Troy.  The Greek ships sailed away.  Believing it was a gift, signaling the end of the war,…

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Bishop Burton Flower Club’s 25th Anniversary

October 6, 2010

Bishop Burton Flower Club’s 25th Anniversary celebrations were a great success.  The evening began with nibbles and Bucks Fizz followed by a speech from Mo Duffill the founder of the club.  The cake was cut by Mo Duffill,  Helen Hurst, the first President, and Ann Stoney, the present chairperson.  Members were then treated to an excellent floral demonstration by June Borrowdale entitled Buds, Blooms and Twigs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…

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Beverley’s ‘Class of the 80’s’ Reunion

October 4, 2010

On sat 23rd oct, the Beverley’s ‘Class of the 80’s’  Reunion fundraising disco will start at 7.30pm and you can be sure of a night filled with all the magic tunes from the fantastic 80’s! The decade that brought us the rubik’s cube, neon socks, leg warmers, care bears and most of all  some brilliant bands, some  that have even stood the test of time and still top the charts….

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The Beverley Food Festival 2010

October 3, 2010

The Beverley Food Festival was held today and despite the poor weather organisers were pleased with the number of people who braved the rain to venture into the centre of Beverley. As the rain fell, the Beverley Brass Band lifted the spirits of people with their music, while inside the shelter of the Cookery Theatre Marquee, top local chef David Nowell hosted a series of food themed demonstrations. The event…

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British Trombone Society Open Day @ The Hexagon

October 3, 2010

The Hexagon music centre : the new home of the East Riding Schools’ Music Service played host to the British Trombone society on Saturday.  The day was attended by a good number of Trombone players from around the East Riding and further afield. The open day was led by Brett Baker. Brett is an internationally renowned trombone soloist and clinician as well as being the principal Trombonist of the world…

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Beverley in Bloom Awards 2010

September 30, 2010

The Beverley in Bloom Awards were presented this week by Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot. Individuals, schools and businesses were all recognised for their floral display achievements.  St John of Beverley RC Primary School won the Educational Endeavour. Businesses that received awards included some of the most colourful establishments in the town this summer.  Beverley Racecourse,  The Tea Cosy in Highgate, The Green Dragon  in Saturday Market and The Royal…

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Beverley’s Gone Food Crazy

September 28, 2010

The month of October, Beverley is hosting two major food events Beverley Food Festival Global Charity Dinner Party – ‘Eat So They Can’ Beverley is just one of over 1000 parties that are going on world wide from Alaska to New Zealand. The host, Karina Clappison from Beverley has arranged her party for Sunday October 17th at Armstrong’s Social Club in Beverley 12 o’clock – 4pm. Absolutely anyone can sign…

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Beverley Parks Apple Fest 2010

September 28, 2010

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Apple Fest will be held on Sunday, 3 October, 2010 at the Millennium Orchard, Beverley Parks from 11am to 3pm. The free event has been organised by the council’s countryside access team. Funding for the event has been provided by the East Yorkshire Federation of Women’s Institutes, Local Heritage Initiative and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Activities planned for the Apple Fest include falconry…

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Calling All Trombonists!

September 28, 2010

The British Trombone Society is holding a workshop day on Saturday, 2nd October at the East Riding Schools’ Music Service’s new home – The Hexagon Centre (Coltman Ave, Beverley, HU17 9LP). The day will be led and delivered by Brett Baker, who is an internationally renowned trombone soloist, brass clinician and principal trombonist of the world famous Black Dyke Band. There will be opportunities to take part in a trombone…

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Beverley St Nicholas WI Fashion Night

September 28, 2010

The Beverley St Nicholas Women’s Institute held a Fashion Show in the Molescroft Pavilion on Monday evening, proving that you are never too old to strutt your stuff. The ‘most mature’ of the seven models was 84-year-old Molly O’Connor.  She told HU17.net “I thoroughly enjoyed getting dressed up in my outfit.  It wasn’t until the last minute that I realised I had to do it five times over!” The models…

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Piano Masterclass at the Hexagon Centre

September 24, 2010

Beverley’s brand new music facility was the venue for a Piano Masterclass with the Artistic Director of the Beverley Chamber Music Festival, Martin Roscoe. As part of the Cropper Welsh Roscoe Trio, Martin had opened the Festival the previous evening at St Mary’s Church with a concer

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Beverley Lights Appeal Fashion Show

September 23, 2010

The Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal annual fashion show was this year moved from the Beverley Memorial Hall to Browns department store. The clothes on show were all from the collections stocked by Browns with the eye wear from Eyesite Opticians and the shoes from Jane Shilton. Special thanks by the organisers was given to Steve Armishaw Photography,Catering Team, Models and Mr Brown. All proceeds raised will go towards lighting Beverley…

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Beverley Literature Festival 2010

September 22, 2010

Tickets are selling well for the first weekend of the Beverley Literature Festival 1-10 October.  And no wonder! Louis de Bernières kicks off the festival at 7pm on Friday night, followed by an astounding performance of Mary Shelley’s classic horror story Frankenstein. On Saturday, there is a chance to rethink all our assumptions about the Battle of the Somme with William Philpott, the supremely skilful author of a new book…

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Beverley Cat Show @ The Memorial Hall

September 15, 2010

Beverley & Pocklington Cats Protection held a cat show this weekend at the Beverley Memorial Hall. Cats of all ages shapes and sizes were on show with awards being given out to the owners. All this work does not come cheap, Secretary and Fund Raiser Carol Jopling with the help of her volunteers have to find ways to raise money to pay for the veterinary bills, food and litter. The…

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The Guitar Whisperer

September 3, 2010

Richard Durrant will be appearing at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday 14 October 2010 at 7.30pm. He’s no stranger to delivering enchanting guitar performances that leave the hairs on the back of one’s neck standing up. Recent performances of the “Guitar Whisperer” have taken him to all corners of England where his rapidly growing audiences have enjoyed a guitar show like no other. In the constantly evolving,…

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