Your Chance To Speak At Beverley Town Council Annual Meeting

May 13, 2011

Beverley residents will get their chance to influence policy in the Beverley parish at the Beverley Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting. The AGM is aimed at residents of the Beverley parish, not the whole geographical area of Beverley. Molescroft and Woodmansey hold their own meetings for residents in their parishes. The aim of the meeting is for residents to raise issues and discuss matters pertinent to their locality and wider…

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Charity Fundraiser In Memory Of Late Matt Graham

May 13, 2011

Family and friends of the late Matt Graham are hosting another charity fundraising event in his memory. Last year, they paid tribute to Matt’s life on what would have been his 18th birthday with a successful event at Beverley Memorial Hall. This year, family and friends are raising money for The Samaritans with a family fun day at Beverley Rugby Club’s Beaver Park ground on Sunday, 29 May from noon….

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Police Appeal Burglary: Eastgate, Beverley

May 13, 2011

Police are appealing for information following a burglary which took place on Eastgate, Beverley. The incident occurred between 1810hrs and 1840hrs on Wednesday 11 May 2011. Someone broke into the property via the rear patio doors and stole a black and red bag containing a set of Callaway Golf Clubs. Anyone with any information about the burglary, or who may know the whereabouts of the stolen property is asked to…

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Sheila Granger ‘Virtual Gastric Band’ Book Launch

May 12, 2011

UK Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sheila Granger is celebrating the launch of Sheila Granger’s “Virtual Gastric Band Workbook” which is the culmination of two and a half years work, with hundreds of clients and development of the system which incorporates the Virtual Gastric Band (VGB), now professing to be “The solution to the worldwide obesity epidemic”. Working with New York Hypnotist, Marc Carlin, the pair promote Sheila’s training around the globe and…

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Mayor Making Ceremony On Monday At Guildhall

May 12, 2011

Beverley’s new Mayor will be unveiled at the Beverley Town Council Mayor Making ceremony on Monday (16 May). Members of the public and councillors are invited to The Beverley Guildhall from 7pm, where they will hear from outgoing Mayor Bessie Foot, and where the new Mayor will be elected. It is one of the highlights of the civic year in Beverley. The outgoing Mayor will present Good Neighbour Awards and…

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Schools Get Green Fingered For Beverley In Bloom

May 11, 2011

Beverley’s schoolchildren are ready to get their hands dirty to take part in this year’s Beverley in Bloom. Beverley In Bloom Supporters, the volunteers who are behind the event in conjunction with Beverley Town Council, have encouraged schools and groups in the area to do their part to make Beverley look beautiful this year. Each school will hopefully receive 15 bags of compost from Focus DIY, and will be offered…

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Witness Appeal After Cyclist Suffers Bruising

May 11, 2011

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred on Tuesday 03 May 2011. At 1520hrs a 25-year-old woman was cycling along Central Avenue, Beverley, approaching Thurstan Road when she was overtaken by a silver coloured Ford Ka with a black body kit.  The vehicle  is said to have collided with the cyclist which resulted in her being knocked off her bicycle and sustaining substantial bruising to…

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Tone Zone Refurbishment at Beverley Leisure Centre

May 9, 2011

As part of Beverley Leisure Complex’s ongoing commitment to improving customer service, major refurbishment work is due to commence within the Tone Zone Fitness Suite. The refurbishment will see the current equipment replaced with the latest Matrix treadmills, cross trainers, cycles and weight training equipment, including new free weights and benches. The new state-of-the-art equipment will feature integrated televisions, which have their own freeview box to give a wide choice…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 42

May 9, 2011

HU17.net Magazine issue 42, featuring pictures from the following events and sports fixtures: * Local Elections – Irene Charis * Beverley 2k Fun Run * Beverley 10K * Megan Tattersall’s 17th Birthday * Beverley Town Cricket Club 2nd XI * Beverley RUFC * Springhead Spartans The magazine is available from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…

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Beverley St Mary’s Update for April 2011

May 9, 2011

1. Priority  Issue: – Shop Lifting – Beverley Town Centre Shop theft has always remained a priority in the Beverley area and again this is a crime and location that is being targeted by the Neighbourhood Team. The re-launch of shop watch has proven to be a success with not only the shops that are members benefiting but also the wider community with offending persons being issued with banning notices…

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Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for April 2011

May 9, 2011

1.Priority  Issue: Anti Social Behaviour – Swinemoor Estate The weather has been fantastic during the month of April which can normally result in an increase in anti social behaviour on the estate. The hot weather tends to see an increase in the consumption of alcohol and noisy parties. We have also had multiple bank holiday weekends within the month including the extra bank holiday for the Royal Wedding. Although noise…

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Taste the Festival over a Coffee

May 9, 2011

On Saturday 14th May between 12pm and 3pm, a selection of artists appearing at this year’s Beverley Festival – Folk, Acoustic, Roots, will be hitting the towns café’s giving impromptu taster performances of what the public can expect to hear at this year’s festival. As well as in the café’s, other acts such as Forro Porro will be found winding their way through the town centre streets of Beverley getting…

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Beverley Rural Update for April 2011

May 8, 2011

1. Priority  Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”. This contains useful tips and hints for farmers and residents of the rural community on keeping their local…

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Vanquished Bant “Shocked” By Young Voters’ Apathy

May 6, 2011

Vanquished Lib Dem candidate Neil Bant told HU17.net he thoroughly enjoyed the electoral experience despite losing out in the St Mary’s Ward. Neil – who published a pie chart (pictured with the article) showing how Beverley had “turned blue” – was beaten to a seat by Irene Charis, Bryan Pearson and Elaine Aird. And while he was gracious in defeat, he questioned the commitment of the younger generation of voters…

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Dine On Rowe Bring Best Of Yorkshire To Great British Fry-Up

May 6, 2011

Beverley restaurant Dine On The Rowe is bringing its inventive take on quality, local produce to bear on the great British fry-up. From tomorrow (Saturday), chef/owner Jason Rowe is offering the very best in Yorkshire on a plate as part of Dine On The Rowe’s new lunch and brunch menu. All the ingredients are from Yorkshire – with most from East Yorkshire – and Jason can pinpoint exactly where each…

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David Elvidge: I’m Amazed By Public’s Support

May 6, 2011

New East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor David Elvidge admitted he was overwhelmed by the level of support that swept him into office in the Minster and Woodmansey Ward. David, 48, took the decision to stand in the county council elections after spending four years on the Beverley Town Council – one as Mayor. A born-and-bred Beverlonian, David cut a nervous figure at Beverley Leisure Centre as the votes were counted…

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Kerri: Now That’s What I Call An Election!

May 6, 2011

A delighted Kerri Harold hopes to use her next four years on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help deliver improved services, while providing the taxpayer with greater value. Kerri was elected for a second four-year term, along with county council newcomer David Elvidge and Dominic Peacock, after a tense few hours of counting at Beverley Leisure Centre today. She initially thought she and her fellow Conservative candidates were…

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Come on Irene: Newcomer Elected At First Time Of Asking

May 6, 2011

Irene Charis upset the odds to win a place on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at the first time of asking. As the votes were being counted at Beverley Leisure Centre today, Irene admitted she would be surprised if she won her seat in St Mary’s Ward. But just minutes before the results were announced, all the candidates were called forward to view the results and after a few…

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