MP Marks National Apprenticeship Week With Visit To Flourishing Beverley Business

MP Marks National Apprenticeship Week With Visit To Flourishing Beverley Business
March 15, 2018

Local MP, Graham Stuart, says Beverley and Holderness businesses are leading the way by giving young people excellent opportunities through apprenticeships and supported vocational courses.

Graham visited Local Transport Projects (LTP), a Beverley-based highways engineering and design firm, to raise awareness for National Apprenticeship Week 2018 and congratulate the local firm on its recent growth.

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Beverley Theatre Company Present – A Murder is Announced

Beverley Theatre Company Present - A Murder is Announced
March 15, 2018

Beverley Theatre Company (BTC) are pleased to announce that Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple will be appearing at the Memorial Hall in their production of ‘A Murder is Announced’, an adaption of the Christie story by Leslie Darbon.

The family and friends of Mrs. Blacklock are all bemused when the weekly copy of the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette arrives with a startling announcement in the personal column – that a murder is to take place at their home, that very day at 6.30pm.

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Still Tickets Reaming To See Sinfonia Viva In Beverley

Still Tickets Reaming To See Sinfonia Viva In Beverley
March 14, 2018

There are still some tickets remaining for Sinfonia Viva, who will be back in Beverley on 22 March at 7.30pm in Toll Gavel United Church for a concert of Classic Classics.

The evening will include youthful masterpieces by Mozart, Elgar and Schubert, and a symphony by the ever-youthful Haydn.

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Dancers From Beverley To Play Their Part On A Strictly Fabulous Night

Dancers From Beverley To Play Their Part On A Strictly Fabulous Night
March 14, 2018

24 amateur dances, including a pair from Beverley will hit the stage later this month for the Strictly Learn to Dance final in aid of East Yorkshire’s local Hospice, Dove House.

Taking place on Friday 23rd March Hull City Hall will be covered in glitter as the dancers show off their skills to bring us their wonderful Waltzes, perfect Paso Dobles and fantastic Foxtrots, all vying for your support to be crowned Strictly Champions 2018.

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 389

HU17.net Magazine Issue 389
March 12, 2018

HU17.net Magazine Issue 389 is out an available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.

This week’s issue includes photos from the production by Beverley Minster Primary School, Peter Pan, Beverley RUFC’s Mini Matrix and Ellie Fordon’s 21st birthday.

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East Riding Children’s Centres Celebrate Baby Friendly Accreditation

East Riding Children's Centres Celebrate Baby Friendly Accreditation
March 12, 2018

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s children’s centres are celebrating after achieving international recognition for a baby-friendly initiative.

Centres across the East Riding, including Anlaby, Beeford, Beverley, Bridlington, Brough, Cottingham, Driffield, Hedon, Hessle, Hornsea, Howden, Goole, Market Weighton, Pocklington and Withernsea.

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Folk Festival Announce Who Will Be Dancing In The Streets This Summer

Folk Festival Announce Who Will Be Dancing In The Streets This Summer
March 12, 2018

Beverley Folk Festival will once again bring some fun and flare to the streets of Beverley, when Dance Teams from around the country descend on the town for the 35th annual Folk Festival.

Quick-footed performers from Norfolk, Lincoln, Newcastle, Leeds, Coventry, Sheffield and Leeds will stage a range of traditional dances, including Rapper, Sword, Border and Step Clog Morris.

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Friendly Approach As Williamsons Extends Family Law Service

Friendly Approach As Williamsons Extends Family Law Service
March 8, 2018

Hull and East Yorkshire firm Williamsons Solicitors has introduced a dedicated family law service to its Beverley branch with the appointment of specialist legal executive Karen Marshall.

Mrs Marshall joins eight solicitors in Williamsons’ family department who are based at Hull, Bridlington and Driffield.

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Tickets on Sale for Good Friday Beverley Chamber Choir Concert

Tickets on Sale for Good Friday Beverley Chamber Choir Concert
March 7, 2018

Beverley Chamber Choir, directed by Jeffrey Makinson, will perform Allegri : Miserere and Brahms : A German Requiem on Friday 30th March in St Mary’s Church Beverley

Beverley Chamber Choir has a reputation of presenting choral concerts to the highest standards. The Good Friday Concert will see the choir joined by Soprano : Eleanor Garside and Baritone : Robert O’Connell and the Piano Duo : Jonathan and Tom Scott.

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From ‘Zero To Zero’ – An Exhibition Of Images From Around The World

From ‘Zero To Zero’ – An Exhibition Of Images From Around The World
March 7, 2018

An exhibition of stunning travel images by East Yorkshire photographer, Andrew Chandler, takes place in Skidby this coming Easter weekend following his four month trip around the world.

In 2017, Andrew set off on his epic journey by starting at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London with the objective of photographing the people, landscapes and wildlife as he circumnavigated the global – returning 118 days later, once again to the prime meridian.

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Bishop Burton College Cancel Lambing Sunday

Bishop Burton College Cancel Lambing Sunday
March 7, 2018

Bishop Burton College has unfortunately had to cancel Lambing Sunday this weekend (11th March).

The college has received veterinary advice to cancel the event after a number of lambs were identified as having a skin infection. This is believed to have been brought on by stress, caused by the recent adverse weather.

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MP To Question Council On Residents’ AD Plant Concerns

MP To Question Council On Residents’ AD Plant Concerns
March 6, 2018

Local MP, Graham Stuart, is asking the council to explain changes to plans for an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant at Plaxton Bridge, Woodmansey.

Following representations from the 60-strong Woodmansey and Dunswell Residents’ Group, Graham has written to the council’s Director of planning, Alan Menzies, to find answers about the alterations – which residents say have not been properly consulted on.

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Community And Young People At Heart Of Early Music Festival

Community And Young People At Heart Of Early Music Festival
March 6, 2018

Emerging ensembles and a vital connection with the community, are core themes for the recently REYTA shortlisted 2018 Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival, 24 – 27 May.

 Following a successful 30th anniversary in 2017, which included an exhibition at Beverley Minster, the Festival was shortlisted for a Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Award (REYTA) in the Remarkable Small Tourism Event category, to be announced later in March.

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Best Bar None – Search On To Find The Best In The Business

Best Bar None - Search On To Find The Best In The Business
March 5, 2018

The search is on to find the top pub, bar or entertainment premise in the East Riding to compete against the best in the UK.

Venues in Beverley have in recent years enjoyed some success at the Best Bar None awards. In 2016 the Queens Head was rated as the Best Independent Pub while the Kings Head won the Best Pub in the East Riding.

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 388

HU17.net Magazine Issue 388
March 5, 2018

HU17.net Magazine Issue 388 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.

This week’s issues features a selection of content from the HU17 web site including news and a preview of the weekend’s sporting action.

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