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All the lastest news in Beverley East Yorkshire, updated with reporst and exclusive videos and images of the topics that effect those living in Beverley East Yorkshire.

Tickets Still Available For Welcome Return Of The London Theatre Voices

Tickets Still Available For Welcome Return Of The London Theatre Voices
January 11, 2020
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Tickets are still available for the welcome return of The London Theatre Voices to Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Saturday, 18 January at 7.30pm, with The Gentlemen of English National Opera.

Four singers from the award-winning English National Opera Chorus – David Newman, Paul Sheehan, Michael Burke, and Andrew Tinkler, along with their accompanist Simon Haynes – present a concert filled with a wide range of vocal music.

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From Medicine To Music Via Yorkshire’s First Whisky Distillery

From Medicine To Music Via Yorkshire's First Whisky Distillery
January 10, 2020
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A young singer-songwriter from Beverley will make her debut at the Spirit of Yorkshire’s Distillery Sessions next month.

Having completed a MSc in Molecular Medicine, Rachel Makena is now turning her attention to her lifelong passion for music and will perform on the 31 January at the intimate Hunmanby venue where Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky, Filey Bay is being produced.

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The National Living Wage Increases Welcomed By MP

The National Living Wage Increases Welcomed By MP
January 10, 2020
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MP Graham Stuart says that The National Living Wage increase is fantastic news for his constituents. He also adds that over 280,000 people are set to benefit from the increase.

From April the hourly rate of those over the age of 25 will increase to £8.72. This is four times higher than the rate of inflation. While the rate paid to those under 25 will also increase.

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Beverley Based Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers

Beverley Based Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers
January 9, 2020
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An independent fostering agency based in Beverley is reaching out to individuals and families who are interested in becoming carers with an event in their local office.

Orange Grove Fostercare will be opening their doors from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday 22 January for a Meet and Greet session at their office, located on Second Floor, Rear Office, Reed House, Annie Reed Road, Beverley, HU17 0LF.

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Countdown To Glory For Tourism Businesses In Local Region

Countdown To Glory For Tourism Businesses In Local Region
January 9, 2020
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Tourism businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged not to miss out on the chance to grab an industry “Oscar” and put themselves firmly in the spotlight.

The “go for glory” fanfare was sounded by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire’s acting tourism manager Will Hall with the deadline for this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards – the REYTAs – fast approaching.

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Beverley School Children Convince Council To Bee Nicer

Beverley School Children Convince Council To Bee Nicer
January 8, 2020
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council has changed the planting proposals for two major highway improvement schemes currently in progress, to encourage and support bees, following a request from three local schoolchildren.

Daisy, Jemima and Orlaith are all pupils at St Mary’s School in Beverley and contacted the leader of the council, Councillor Richard Burton, to ask if bees could be supported when major infrastructure schemes are completed.

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Thomas The Baker Reaches Milestone In Charity Fundraising

Thomas The Baker Reaches Milestone In Charity Fundraising
January 8, 2020
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A Yorkshire baker has handed over a cheque for £11,000 to Kidney Research UK following a year of fundraising – marking the firm reaching a milestone £100,000 total donation to charity over the last 10 years.

With help from their customers and team Thomas the Baker, which has 30 stores across Yorkshire and the North East, has set about raising money for its ‘charity of the year’ for the last decade.

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Support Event For East Riding Voluntary Youth Sector Groups

Support Event For East Riding Voluntary Youth Sector Groups
January 8, 2020
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East Riding youth groups wanting support and advice with their Positive Activity Grant (PAG) applications are invited to attend a free open evening on Tuesday 21 January.

As the deadline approaches for this year’s applications, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth and family support service (YFS) is holding the event in conjunction with the HEY Smile Foundation and the council’s external funding team.

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Council Opens Hospital Discharge Suite

Council Opens Hospital Discharge Suite
January 7, 2020
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ERYC has developed a new pilot which will help free up hospital beds and give residents the chance to gain back their independence after being discharged from the hospital.

The East Riding Social Care Suite will create a short-term facility for those individuals who are medically ready for discharge but are waiting for planned social care and support to begin.

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East Riding Leisure Turns January RED

East Riding Leisure Turns January RED
January 6, 2020
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East Riding Leisure will be helping turn January RED in partnership with Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.

Red January promotes being active every day – this can be a brisk walk, taking the dog for a walk or something more energetic like a swim, run, jog, class or gym session.

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