Spitfire – Remarkable Documentary To Be Shown In Beverley

Spitfire – Remarkable Documentary To Be Shown In Beverley
July 11, 2018

Parkway Cinema in Beverley will screening a special documentary for one night only that tells the story of one of the most iconic aircraft the humble Spitfire.

Credited for helping change the course of the World War II, the Spitfire has been a nations favourite for decades for both its beauty and what it achieved during the countries darkest hours.

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Council’s Cabinet Asked To Approve A Ninth Year Of Free Christmas Parking

Council’s Cabinet Asked To Approve A Ninth Year Of Free Christmas Parking
July 10, 2018

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a ninth year of free Christmas parking for the four weekends in the run up to Christmas and to also suspend parking charges for Armistice Day on Sunday, 11 November.

Events will be taking place at cenotaphs and memorials across the country, including those in the East Riding, and will focus on the centenary of the end of the First World War – a conflict that claimed the lives of more than 700,000 British service personnel.

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British Heart Foundation Urges Beverley To Raise Funds For Research

British Heart Foundation Urges Beverley To Raise Funds For Research
July 9, 2018

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is pleased to have Nicola Jones joining the team as the new Fundraising Manager for South and East Yorkshire.

Around 42,300 people across the East Riding of Yorkshire are fighting a daily battle with heart and circulatory disease. Each year these devastating conditions claim the lives of more than 1048 people in the East Riding alone.

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Beverley Celebrates 100 Years Of Votes For Women

Beverley Celebrates 100 Years Of Votes For Women
July 9, 2018

This Sunday women in Beverley are to celebrate 100 years since women were given the vote. This date is the birthday of Emmeline Pankhurst one of the leaders of the suffragette movement.

Taking place on the Beverley Westwood the event is part of a national day of celebration of women getting the vote on a day that will see other Pankhurst Parties are being held throughout the country.

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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Returns To Beverley This Saturday

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Returns To Beverley This Saturday
July 9, 2018

The hugely popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition – developed and produced by the Natural History Museum – will be back in Beverley this Saturday (14 July).

Beverley Art Gallery in the Treasure House will host the new 2018 exhibition until Saturday, 8 September, making it an ideal day out for the summer holidays. During the exhibition’s run, the Treasure House will also be open on Sundays.

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 405

HU17.net Magazine Issue 405
July 9, 2018

HU17.net Magazine Issue 405 is out and features a selection of photographs from the Longcroft School Y11 and Y13 Proms.

HU17 Magazine is available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way in Beverley.

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New Recruit Strengthens Services To Lively Commercial Property Sector

New Recruit Strengthens Services To Lively Commercial Property Sector
July 5, 2018

Caitlin Macnamara has clear sights on the future after joining Hull and East Yorkshire law firm Williamsons as a commercial property solicitor at their Beverley office.

Caitlin, who is the daughter of a solicitor, said it was the perfect place to develop her career after working with another regional practice as a trainee and recently qualifying from the University of Law.

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Beverley Primary School Pupils Go To The Polls In Mock Election

Beverley Primary School Pupils Go To The Polls In Mock Election
July 4, 2018

Pupils at a Beverley primary school are set to go to the polls this week as part of a pilot scheme to introduce children to the electoral process.

On Friday, 6 July children from St John of Beverley RC Primary School will hold a mock election to bring to an end a project run in conjunction with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s electoral services and the Hull and East Riding Children’s University about democracy and the importance of having the right to vote.

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Countdown As Yorkshire Gets Ready for Beverley Puppet Festival 2018

Countdown As Yorkshire Gets Ready for Beverley Puppet Festival 2018
July 4, 2018

In less than two weeks, thousands of fun seekers are expected to descend on Beverley’s Town Centre as the 8th Beverley Puppet Festival gets underway.

The award-winning weekend event takes place over three nights and two days from 13th to 15th July, attracting visitors from across the UK and overseas with couples, families and booking agents all eager to see what’s new in the world of puppetry.

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Classically Yours Programme Receives More Funding

Classically Yours Programme Receives More Funding
July 3, 2018

East Riding of Yorkshire Council, in partnership with Orchestras Live, are celebrating the news that their RPS award winning programme, Classically Yours, has received a grant of £95,434 from Arts Council England to allow it to continue until March 2020.

This means that the pioneering work to bring classical music to venues and communities which would not normally be able to enjoy and benefit from it can continue in various locations across the East Riding.

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Care Service Comes Together For Celebration Service At Beverley Minster

Care Service Comes Together For Celebration Service At Beverley Minster
July 2, 2018

Carers and the cared for are invited to gather in the majestic surroundings of Beverley Minster on Wednesday, 4 July at 1pm for the annual Carers Celebration Service.

The popular event, which is organised by the East Riding Carers Advisory Group in partnership with the East Riding Carers Support Service, is an uplifting and joyful celebration of the invaluable role of carers.

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Community Covenant To Be Re-Signed At Beverley Armed Forces Day

Community Covenant To Be Re-signing At Beverley Armed Forces Day
June 29, 2018

A number of local organisations and community groups will re-sign the East Riding’s Armed Forces Community Covenant on Sunday, 1 July as part of Beverley Armed Forces Day.

The Armed Forces Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between East Riding of Yorkshire Council, local representatives of the public, charitable and voluntary sectors, the civilian community and the armed forces community in the form of a written pledge.

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