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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Beverley’s Jessica Chapman Scoops Top Prize at Sports Awards

May 5, 2011

Molescroft youngster Jessica Chapman won the Talented Performer this week at the Sport and Play Recognition Awards though the Humber Colts were dealt knock out blow missing out on the Top Team award to Hull Kung Fu. Schools, coaches, volunteers and sports stars from throughout the East Riding were honoured at the sport and play recognition awards presentation evening at The Spa Bridlington on Wednesday, 4 May. Over 175 people…

Longcroft School Referendum: Yes Wins by 12 Votes

May 5, 2011

To mark to local elections and AV vote, students at Longcroft have taken part in their own referendum. Spearheaded by Tom Astell, Year 10, who is one of the school’s representatives to the East Riding Youth Assembly (and of which he is also chair), balloted students on the following question: “Should the voting age be lowered to 16”. Matt Snowden, Longcroft’s Community Liaison Coordinator, said: “Throughout the week staff have…

Would Be Councillor Bant Votes

May 5, 2011

Candidate Neil Bant was up bright on early to cast his vote in today’s Local Elections. Bant who is a member of the Liberal Democrats voted early doors and is now on the streets visiting different polling stations within the St Marys Ward which he is standing. Neil who is thirty six, married with two children has lived around Beverley for 19 years. He was educated at Beverley Grammar School…

Conservative Candidates Joined by MP & Student On Election Day

May 5, 2011

Local Conservative Candidates in the Minster and Woodmansey Ward, David Elvidge, Kerri Harold and Dominic Peacock were out early to rally support for the local election and as always put themselves forward to discuss local issues. They were joined by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart and Connor Ferguson a student from Longcroft School and Performing Arts College. Graham Stuart once again stressed the importance of people making the effort…

Beverley 10K: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

May 5, 2011

The annual Beverley 10k road race takes place this Sunday and motorists will experience delays in and around the town, in particular in the area around the leisure centre, Wednesday Market and Lairgate. The event starts at 11.15 in Eastgate next to the Minster and rolling road closures will be in operation as the race progresses through the town, across the Westwood and back again. The fastest runners will complete…

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