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MP Encourages charities To Nominate Themselves For Social Justice Awards

December 7, 2011

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is encouraging local anti-poverty charities to nominate themselves for the 2012 Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards. The awards are open to local, independent charities that seek to address issues such as educational failure, family breakdown, addiction, unemployment, and debt. Now in its seventh year, the CSJ Awards have recognised over 80 winning voluntary groups and awarded a total of £300,000 in prizes….

Demon MC Present £1000 To Macmillan Nurses

December 6, 2011

Demon MC held a charity night and cheque presentation to the Macmillan Nurses charity at the Grovehill Pub in Beverley on saturday with live music from Bridlington band Alice in Thunderland. A great night was had by all and a cheque for £1000 was presented to the Macmillan Nurses charity by the Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell. The Demon MC have announced the new charity they are supporting as the “help the…

Free Brown Bin Text Reminder

December 6, 2011

A free text service that reminds residents to put out their brown bins for emptying is being launched on 12 December. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is providing the text service which residents will receive the evening before every collection day. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “It is only about six months ago since we completed the roll out of the collection of food…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 72

December 6, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 72 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week edition features a selection of content from sporting fixtures and events that have featured on the HU17.net web site. Sugarbird leaves For Warmer Climate Mimi Agree Deal To Stock Exclusive Jewellery Santa Claus is Coming to Town Beverley Toy Business Supports Make a Wish Amy Louise from Desired Showcases Two Styles Thousands Turn Out For Beverley Christmas…

Amanti Make Christmas Shopping Easier

December 3, 2011

This year the start of late night shopping coincides with the switch on of the Beverley Christmas lights and Amanti in Wednesday Market have decided to make Christmas Shopping even easier by continuing to open late throughout December. Owner Amalia says: “Christmas can be stressful for those that work 9 to 5 as they don’t have much time to do their shopping. Our online shop has made life easier for…

East Riding County Choir Put Prepare For Tonight’s Performance

December 3, 2011

The East Riding County Choir have been rehearsing since September and tonight at Beverley Minster they will perform Handel’s Messiah. The final rehearsal is used to give the choir the opportunity to become accustomed to acoustics of the Beverley Minster and being accompanied East Riding Sinfonia. Tickets for the concert are available on the night, from Beverley Minster and the Beverley Tourist Information. A video of the rehearsal can be…

Get Home Safe: Christmas & New Year Taxi Campaign

December 2, 2011

Have fun but stay safe and plan your journey’ is the message from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to party-goers ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The council is warning people to keep safe but be wary of bogus taxi drivers as they head out to celebrate over the next few weeks. As revellers enjoy the festivities in local bars and restaurants, or visit friends and family, the…

Thousands Turn Out As Beverley Lights Up For Christmas

December 1, 2011

Thousands of people descended upon Beverley for the Christmas Lights Switch on. Mini events were held throughout the town in Wednesday Market, Angel Square, Saturday Market where Viking FM were broadcasting with the finale being at North Bar. The event organised by the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal also marked the start of the Wednesday Night late night shopping in the run up to Christmas. Julian Minshall of the Beverley Christmas…

Local Dancers Qualify For World Championships

November 30, 2011

Clare Moran who runs a dance classes at Riverview Gym is once again celebrating the success of her dance groups. In a recent competition held in Bradford one of her groups Scribble qualified for the world championships in Blackpool and in Paris with blush also qualifying for the world championships. Local Street Dance Groups Qualify For World Championships. They was more joy for Clare as two of her youngest members,…

Friends of Longcroft School Bring Early Christmas Sparkle

November 30, 2011

Following on from their successful fundraising “Pink Night” earlier in the year, the Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are getting into the festive spirit by organising a repeat event, with added sparkle. Taking place at Longcroft School, Burton Road, Beverley, on Tuesday 6th December between 6:30pm and 9:00pm, “Sparkling Pink Night” will be an opportunity to not just purchase christmas presents, but to also receive some much-needed pampering before the…

The Mayor Of Beverley Lights Up The Market Cross

November 30, 2011

The Beverley Lions lit up the Christmas tree at Market Cross on Saturday. The Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell and the Beverley Beaver joined Paul James of the Beverley lions for the big switch on. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the event with music being provided by the Church Lads and Girls Brigade. On Wednesday the it is the turn of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal who will be…

Talented Young Musicians From The East Riding Bring Christmas Magic To Beverley

November 29, 2011

The East Riding Schools Music Service is holding their annual Christmas concert in Beverley Minster on December 12, 2011 starting at 7pm. The concert will give over 200 young people from the East Riding the opportunity to celebrate their musical talents together in performances by string groups, a choir and a brass group all provided by East Riding Schools’ Music Service. There will also be the opportunity for the audience…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 71

November 28, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 71 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features the following content; Beverley Girl Launches Women’s Fashion Website Raspberry Beret Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre Market Cross Tree Switch On Pigeon Awards @ Armstrong’s Latest Rental Properties from Plum Property KCFM @ The Green Dragon DJ’s Go Head To Head Club Stereo Hull Hodgsons FC Vs Beverley Town Beverley ARLC Vs Haworth Poster: Streetbeatz World Championship Teams…

Green Party Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay To Visit Beverley

November 28, 2011

The Green Party’s Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay will visit Beverley on Thurs 1st Dec. Adrian will speak at an open meeting at Norwood Methodist Church, Norwood, at 7.30pm, on the positive Green vision. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Bill Rigby, of East Riding Green Party says, ‘Adrian has pulled off an amazing feat in that by the tender age of 30 he has transformed Norwich City Council…

Family History Advice sessions At The Treasure House

November 28, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Archives and Local Studies Service, based in the Treasure House, Beverley, is continuing to host family history advice sessions on designated Saturdays throughout the year. Volunteers from the East Yorkshire Family History Society are on hand to give members of the public free advice on family history matters. Sessions are open to all levels, from a beginner wanting to further research their family to those…

Realising The Potential Of Our Waterways

November 25, 2011

The nationally award-winning East Riding and North Yorkshire Waterways Partnership held its annual conference on 17th November 2011 at Bishop Burton College. Entitled ‘Better Together? Developing a Successful Waterways Partnership’, the day included lively discussion around the benefits, challenges and pitfalls of successful waterways partnership working locally, regionally and nationally. An exciting line up of visiting speakers included Mike Cooksley (Inland Waterways Advisory Council), Geraint Coles (Chesterfield Canal Partnership) and…

Hull Stingrays prove Real Men do Yoga

November 24, 2011

Beverley Yoga Instructor Jane Irving of WaveYoga has set out to allay the general misconception that yoga is too easy and a feminine form of exercise. To help, Jane has teamed up with some of the fittest and toughest men in Hull – ice hockey team – The Stingrays. Jane says “Although I have a lot of men coming to my classes, I do hear their friends comment on it…

Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre

November 23, 2011

Beverley Minster’s traditional Christmas Fayre marks the start of the festive season with an old-fashioned welcome. Along with the normal range of Christmas gifts and produce stalls the team are operating a tombola and raffle plus special ‘winter warmer’ soup and sandwich refreshments. The event starts at 10.30am on Saturday 26 November in the Parish Hall, admission 50p for adults – under 18s free.

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