Most East Yorkshire Children Award First Choice Secondary School Place

Most East Yorkshire Children Award First Choice Secondary School Place
March 2, 2020

More than 95% of Year 6 children resident in the East Riding have been awarded places for the school named by their parents/carers as their first preference in the 2020/21 secondary school admissions round.  

Letters to parents/carers informing them of the outcome of their applications for secondary school places in September 2020, are being sent out today, Monday 2nd March.  This is known as ‘National Offer Day’ and is the date that all local authorities in England send the results of applications to parents/carers.

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Graham Stuart Visits Beverley Minster Primary School

Graham Stuart Visits Beverley Minster Primary School
February 28, 2020

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has visited Beverley Minster Primary School to get an update from school leaders.

Mr Stuart met with the Headteacher, Rachel Hatter, and the Chair of Governors, Tim Walker. While there he spoke with them about improvements being made around the school. He also found time to meet some of the pupils to hear about their time there.

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Review Panel Formation Angers Liberal Democrat Councillors

Review Panel Formation Angers Liberal Democrat Councillors
February 27, 2020

Liberal Democrat Councillors have described plans to introduce a new review panel complete with a £10K allowance as disgraceful.

They also voiced their dismay at it being forced through without meaningful debate. They have also questioned the need for an additional panel given the lack of activity by the current panels in place.

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Beverley Gin Festival Set To Raise The Bar With Unique Event  

Beverley Gin Festival Set To Raise The Bar With Unique Event  
February 26, 2020

Beverley Gin Festival organisers say their event will set them apart from other gin events in the town.  Taking place next month at Beverley Minster, those behind the event are promising more than just gin.

They will not only bring a wide range of gins to the event but they will also be incorporating craft beer and food.

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Beverley Community Lift Thrilled With Birthday Gift

Beverley Community Lift Thrilled With Birthday Gift
February 26, 2020

Beverley Community Lift is celebrating the start of the transport charity’s golden jubilee year by taking delivery of its latest minibus.

It has taken the charity three years to raise the funds needed to buy the vehicle. As a result of the new arrival, this means the charity will maintain a fleet of five buses.

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Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers As Demand Grows

Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers As Demand Grows
February 26, 2020

An independent fostering agency based in Beverley is reaching out to individuals and families. They are looking for people who are interested in becoming carers.

The agency will be hosting an event in their local office where people can find out more about what is involved with being a foster carer. 

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Tour de Yorkshire Roadshow To Be Hosted In Beverley

Tour de Yorkshire Roadshow To Be Hosted In Beverley
February 26, 2020

Businesses, community groups and members of the public in the Bridlington and Beverley area who are interested in getting involved in the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire are being invited to a free roadshow.

This year’s Tour de Yorkshire will start in Beverley on Thursday, 30 April. It will go through Tickton, Leven, Catwick, Sigglesthorne, Seaton, Hornsea, Atwick, Skipsea, Beeford, Lissett, Bridlington, Sewerby, Marton, Flamborough, Bempton and Buckton.

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Exhibition At Treasure House To Feature Stunning Images

Exhibition At Treasure House To Feature Stunning Images
February 25, 2020

A new exhibition opens at the Treasure House in Beverley on Saturday, 7 March. Curators at the Beverley Treasure House have described the work by the artist as stunning.

The new exhibition is called Reading the Landscape – Photographs and Words Inspired by Walking the Wolds. It will run until 6 June. 

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The Hound of the Baskervilles Named As ERT Spring Production

The Hound of the Baskervilles Named As ERT Spring Production
February 25, 2020

The Hound of the Baskervilles has been named as the spring production for East Riding Theatre. The production will feature at the Beverley based theatre from the end of April to mid-May.

Described as a masterpiece of mystery and suspense, The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most celebrated Sherlock Holmes story of all.

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Guides Gain Life Skills While Helping Local Charity

February 24, 2020

Guides in Beverley have helped raise mon for the local food bank while also learning about poverty-related issues.

The 4th Beverley (St Mary’s) Guides were welcomed into the Teso Store on Morton Lane. While there they were given a budget to shop for certain goods.

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Neighbours, Everybody Needs Good… Party Wall Advice

Neighbours, Everybody Needs Good… Party Wall Advice
February 21, 2020

An East Yorkshire based building surveyor has been appointed as a member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. Alex Lowsley, from Delaney Marling Partnership Ltd (DMP) joins a professional group of just 1300 members, UK wide.

The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors addresses the need for education and support for building surveyors, who provide advice and guidance to the general public on issues relating to party walls, in both residential and commercial properties.

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