Good Luck Scribble!

July 31, 2011

Becky Ward and the rest of Beverley would like to wish Scribble lots of luck for this afternoons audition. The dance group who are based at Riverview Gym and part of the Street Beatz dance group are currently in Manchester where they are trying out for Sky 1’s ‘Got to Dance’. Becky said; “You are all amazing and we and the rest of Bevelrey as so proud of you, go…

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Lady Ballroom Dancers – Have You Dance Passion But No Partner?

July 29, 2011

One of hu17.net’s avid male ballroom dancing viewers has lost his recent partner and his feet are tapping out an urgent message for her successor!! Ray Grange’s dancing days have hit a non-dancing patch, of late – and could you be his new partner to waltz away dancing evenings? And Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Quickstep, even Paso Dobli? Tall enough? 5’6” and upwards. Maybe up to silver standard, or slightly…

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New Fishing Platforms & Heritage Walk At Beverley Beck

July 28, 2011

Beverley Beck has a special place in the hearts of people in the town. Many ‘becksiders’ remember the beck as a working waterway and the connections their families had to local industry, while others value it as a unique place to live and be outdoors. Since 2004, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has made a significant investment to improve the beck’s navigability and create a pleasant destination for residents and…

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Olly Murs & The Feeling To Appear @ Brid Bash

July 28, 2011

96.9 Viking FM today announce Olly Murs & The Feeling are to join the line up at this year’s Brid Bash, sponsored by QualitySolicitors Lockings!  With more than half the tickets already sold, these two major artists are set to spark the final push of ticket sales. Chart topper & multi-platinum artist Olly Murs and Brit nominated pop group The Feeling will join, amongst others, Chipmunk and Loick Essien at…

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New PRO @ Beverley Lions Clubs

July 27, 2011

Alan Porter is the new public relations officer for Beverley Lions. He takes over from previous incumbent Harry Burton, who has held the post for the past 10 years. Harry told HU17.net: “I am staying in the Lions but I have done the PRO job for about 10. I also run the golf day, which is very time consuming, and the Christmas lights etc, so I said I thought someone…

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Dolce Vita Open Their Doors To The Public

July 26, 2011

Beverley has a new Takeaway, Dolce Vita who specialise in stone bake Pizzas officially opened this Monday. Located at North Bar Without the shop is currently offering a 20% discount until the 27th July on all collections. Their menu is made up of stoned baked pizzas, pastas and grills with all the food being freshly prepared with a delivery service offered on all orders over £6. Dolce Vita – 8…

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Beverley Men’s Trek For Children With Cancer Charity

July 26, 2011

A Beverley man who has battled a rare and life-threatening illness is pushing himself to the limit to raise money for a vital charity. Adam Barley, 22, was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) just nine weeks after he was born and has had to fight the disease ever since. He has been in and out of hospital all those 22 years, having to endure numerous blood transfusions and a…

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MP & Councillors Visit Swinemoor

July 25, 2011

On Friday 22nd July I (David Elvidge) joined Graham Stuart MP and my colleague, fellow Cllr Kerri Harold to meet with residents on the Swinemoor Estate in Beverley to discuss issues that affect their everyday lives and that of their friends and neighbours. We walked to the all weather pitch and the residents seemed glad to be reassured that very soon the all weather pitch would become the responsibility of…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 53

July 25, 2011

HU17.net Magazine issue 53, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: The Fox & Hound Molescroft Residents Pack Out Pavillion: North Beverley Action Group Graham Stuart Visits Swinemoor De Lacy Spa Scoop Award Saturday Night in Lucias Wine Bar & Grill Saturday Night @ Kubana Jamie Babb & Helena Carter’s Wedding Reception @ Hodgsons Race Night @ The Woolpack Inn Beverley Six Form Disco @ The Beverley Arms Hotel…

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Beverley Outdoor Furniture @ The Driffield Show

July 23, 2011

Beverley Outdoor Furniture enjoyed a busy day at this years’ Driffield Show – despite the heavy down pours the designer rattan sofa sets were a popular attraction in the large Beverley Outdoor Furniture marquee. The most popular products on the stand where the rattan planters and artificial plants – in fact they sold out of most of the stock on the day! All the visitors to the stand were also…

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What A Success: Gymnastics At Beverley Leisure Complex

July 23, 2011

Due to popular demand, Beverley Leisure Complex has expanded its gymnastics sessions. Gymnastics is an accessible and inclusive sport offering opportunities to all ability levels and ethnic groups within a range of controlled learning environments. It promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and is recognised as forming the basis for physical literacy by developing fundamental movement skills. Interest in the sport has never been stronger. Many young gymnasts, both boys…

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Residents Turn Up Pressure On Parish Council

July 22, 2011

Around a 150 residents from the Parish of Molescroft attended a council meeting last night at the Molescroft Pavilion as to raise their concerns and voice the objections to two proposed developments in the north of Beverley. Cllr Mike Hildyard did his best to answer the questions put to him by residents while also stressing that the council would not and could not make any decisions until a planning application…

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An Afternoon With Paddy Sweeney

July 20, 2011

I have just spent an afternoon with Paddy Sweeney and his dog Charlie. Anyone who lives in Beverley will know who Paddy is and without question he is one of Beverley’s characters. This morning I received a phone call from Jerry O’Connell who had been called by his wife, Christine, relating to Paddy who along with Charlie was holding a protest outside the Tesco store on Morton Lane, Beverley. Paddy…

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De Lacy Salon Wins Council Acolade

July 20, 2011

De Lacy Spa in Saturday Market Beverley has been presented with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Gold Standard Health and Safety Award. The Beauty salon has over the last 3 years gained the Council’ s and Habia (the Hair & Beauty Industry Authority) standard Award which publicly recognises those salons able to demonstrate good standards of health and safety and best practice. The Award will not be renewed should standards…

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Get Set For Summer With The Barn House Pamper Package

July 20, 2011

Five star guest house The Barn House, near Beverley is offering a fabulous “Get Set for Summer” pampering package at its tranquil in-house Garden Retreat Spa. For just £50 per person, guests can enjoy a Luxury Pedicure and a Hand and Foot Massage, including nail shaping and buffing, and will round off their relaxing treat with a one course lunch and a drink. As the days get warmer and we…

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Beverley Leads The Way As More Waste Composted In East Riding

July 20, 2011

More than 4,400 tonnes of garden waste, food waste and cardboard was sent for composting in June due to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s successful roll out of the new collection in the brown bins. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “This is a brilliant result by our residents. It shows just how enthusiastic our residents are when you compare that 4,400 tonnes with the…

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MP Calls On Residents to Nominate Local Examples of “Manufacturing Excellence”

July 20, 2011

Local MP, Graham Stuart, is asking constituents to nominate examples of manufacturing excellence from the constituency. The ‘Made in Britain’ project was launched earlier this month by Vince Cable MP and will showcase the best of what’s Made in Britain.  MPs have been asked to nominate a product made in their constituency which will take part in the on-line exhibition. Graham said “I’m on the hunt for the best products…

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Police Appeal Man Allegedly Threatened With Garden Fork

July 19, 2011

Police are appealing for information following an incident which occurred outside of the Millers Centre, Mill Lane, Beverley. At 1425hrs on Friday 15 July 2011, a man approached a silver coloured car which was parked outside of the Millers Centre and tapped on the roof. The owner of the vehicle saw the man and approached him. The man then allegedly threatened the car owner with a large garden fork which…

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