Hampston Hill Celebrate As Toffee Boy Wins Much Coveted Olympia Ticket

September 27, 2011

Emotions have run high at Hampston High this weekend as Toffee Boy, a 31 year old veteran claimed one of the much sought after Olympia Finalist Tickets at Hargate Arena in Derbyshire. Toffee who is owned and was bred by Pauline Beal of Hampston Hill was born in 1980 and now 31, is proving himself very special,  most horses of his type and breed have long since gone to heaven,…

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Quaker Quiet Garden Opens In Beverley

September 27, 2011

A new Quiet Garden is officially opening in 2011 close to the town centre in Beverley.  Volunteers from the Quaker Meeting have created the garden at the Friends Meeting House in Quaker Lane.  It is open to anyone to use for rest and reflection. The garden will be officially opened on 1st October 2011 by Sue Nightingale of the Quiet Gardens Trust.  All are welcome . The creation of the…

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Beverley Folk Festival Up For Top Award

September 27, 2011

In 2010, Beverley Festival made it to the shortlist in the Best Family Festival category at the UK Festival Awards. After being mystery shopped this June by an Awards judge, they have made it to not just one but two categories for 2011: Best Family and Best Small Festival. For the festival to be in with a real chance of winning an award this year, organisers are hoping music -loving…

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Congratulations To Max Clarkeson & Amy Clarke

September 26, 2011

Desired would like to congratulate Amy Clarke and Max Clarkeson on recently qualifying in there NVQ level 2 in hairdressing. At Desired we offer our own on site training programme to ensure all newly qualified graduate stylists start there hairdressing careers confident and up to date with all aspects of hairdressing. Max and Amy have introductory offers :- Full head of highlights and cut and blowdry £40.00 Full head of…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 62

September 26, 2011

This week’s edition of HU17.net Magazine, Issue 62 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall way and features pictures from the following; Miller Plumbing & Griffin Electrical Merge Fresh N Fruity’s Harvest Gift East Riding Choir Lucy Lee’s 9th Birthday Alfie Ashby’s christening Daryl Gibson’s 18th Birthday 80’s Disco @ The Beverley Memorial Hall AFC Tickton Cougars Team Poster Salsa dancing at Kubana Bar & Grill [nggallery id=1765]

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Beverley in Bloom Awards & Fundraising Quiz

September 24, 2011

Winners of the Beverley in Bloom Competition collected their awards this week at the annual Beverley in Bloom Presentation Evening. The awards are in recognition of their hard work producing excellent floral displays around the town and all entrants are to be congratulated for their community spirit. Landlord of the Rose & Crown Erol Celik whos pub won a gold ward said; “I am very proud to get such recognition;…

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Miller Plumbing & Griffin Electrical Merge

September 23, 2011

Two industry-leading local businesses are merging to offer a wide-range of eco-friendly solutions to householders and businesses alike. Miller Clear Plumbing Services Ltd and Griffin Electrical are joining forces to become Miller Griffin Ltd. As well as offering plumbing and electrical services, the new company is also branching out into renewable energy. Stephen Miller founded his business in 1993, since when he has earned an enviable reputation for excellence in…

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Appeal Following Fail To Stop RTC Grovehill Road

September 22, 2011

Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on Grovehill Road, Beverley. At 0730hrs on Wednesday 21 September 2011, a car collided with the rear of a pedal cyclist on Grovehill Road, near to the roundabout. The car is described as a blue coloured Ford.  The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene. The cyclist received treatment for a broken wrist at Hull Royal…

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Missing Cat: Can You Help?

September 22, 2011

Missing since 20th September 2011 from Swinemoor Lane area (near MKM) Ginger and white, white paws and underbelly, black spot on nose end, very friendly and noisy. Please call 07766773703 with information, reward available

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Men Needed: East Riding County Choir

September 22, 2011

East Riding County Choir rehearsals have begun again and are being held at The Hexagon Centre, Coltman Avenue, Beverley. The first rehearsal of the new term on 19th September was very  well attended  and the second one is scheduled for the 3rd October. The choir are seeking new members especially men who are encouraged to attend a rehearsal with the view to having an audition. Students of all voices are…

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Last Chance To Enter Capturing The East Riding Photography Competition

September 22, 2011

The deadline for the Capturing the East Riding Photography Competition is fast approaching, on Friday, 30 September, with residents urged not to miss the opportunity to show off their creative talent and be in with the chance of winning a great prize. Entries have been coming in steadily and are being uploaded to the online gallery of the competition website www.eastriding.gov.uk/capturingtheeastriding The competition is open to all amateur photographers. Eligible…

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Messy Eaters Get Stuck In!

September 22, 2011

The children at Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup were making a real mess this week! But it’s o.k. . . .as they are doing their bit to help promote healthy eating in their community and to help celebrate the forthcoming Harvest Festival at Toll Gavel United Church It’s all part of the government’s and NHS initiative to its promote awareness of Healthy Eating in our schools and early learning…

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Police Warn Residents Following Scam Letter

September 22, 2011

Humberside Police have received a report of a member of the public receiving a letter purporting to be from Hong Kong, and suggesting that the recipient of the letter was due to receive a large amount of money. The letter stated that it was sent from a bank in Hong Kong, and that the recipient was due to receive a substantial amount of inheritance money – all they had to…

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‘Charity Cyclothon’ Raised Over £1,500

September 21, 2011

Military volunteers from the Defence School of Transport gave up their spare time to compete in a 12 hour Cyclothon against staff from the Tesco Store, Beverley on Saturday 17 September 2011. The event was supported and visited by, Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell, Vice Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Chad Chadwick and his Lady, Councillor Margaret Chadwick, Councillor David Elvidge, Councillor Kerri Harold, Councillor Dominic Peacock,…

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Can You Help Us Identify These Men: CCTV Assault

September 21, 2011

Police in Beverley are appealing for help from the public in identifying four men they would like to speak to in relation to an assault which took place at the Cross Keys Public House, Lairgate, Beverley. At 2330hrs on Saturday 30 July 2011, an 18-year-old man was in the Cross Keys Public House when he was allegedly head butted by another man. The victim sustained a fractured skull as a…

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East Riding To Ring With The Sound of Music

September 21, 2011

Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company have secured the first amateur production of The Sound of Music for 2011. “This is a fantastic coup for our group of youngsters,” said Martin Cox, Chairman. “We had to get our bid in at the beginning of the year and because this production will be predominantly a youth production Josef Weinberger (the licensees) needed to be sure that we were capable of putting on…

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Discover The Beauty Benefits Of Herbs At Charity Event

September 21, 2011

A Beverley skincare specialist is inviting people to learn about the beauty benefits of home grown herbs at a charity event at Mires Beck Nursery later this month. Dr Katerina Steventon of FaceWorkshops will be talking about how herbs benefit our skin and how they can be used to reduce lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dry skin caused by an outdoor lifestyle and exposure to the elements. Katerina, who has a…

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