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Hunt For East Riding’s Greenest Family

March 22, 2011

The hunt is on to find the East Riding’s most green family or resident. This will be the fourth year running East Riding of Yorkshire Council has run the competition to find its eco ambassadors. Past winners have been the Osborne family of Driffield (2008), the Miller Smiths of Tunstall, Holderness (2009), and the Bradford family of Beverley (2010). John Skidmore, head of streetscene services, said: “Previous winners have set…

East Riding Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

March 22, 2011

The Spa Bridlington will resound to the sound of one of the noblest of all instruments on Sunday, 10th April, when Richard Leonard plays the solo part in Grøndahl’s lyrical trombone concerto. Richard is the holder of the prestigious title of East Coast Young Musician and has recently been awarded a scholarship to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music where he will begin his studies in September 2011. Richard, a…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 35

March 21, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 35 is available from Molescroft News, Woddhall Way Beverley. This week features the Beverley Pipe Band, Humber.TV’s Spring Bunnies, Get Shaky PreParty @ The Kings Head, Reloaded @ Bar Fusion and Jade Anderson’s 13th. Sport includes action from Molescroft Rangers, Beverley Town, Beverley RUFC and an interview will local racing driver Ben Marrett. PLUS and exclusive post match interview with Pip Pearon who chanced his arm for…

Humber.TV Bring Out The Spring Bunnies

March 20, 2011

Beverley’s Wednesday Market enjoyed a touch of glamour ahead of a live broadcast at Bar Fusion this week. Girls from Beautiful Freaks modelling agency sported bunny ears and short skirts to entertain surprised shoppers to promote Humber. TV’s Siren of the North programme, which is broadcast live from Bar Fusion from 6.30-7.30pm on Wednesday. This week’s edition of the popular online programme aims to tackle the issue of superficial beauty,…

Desired Stylists Work in PJ’s For Comic Relief

March 19, 2011

Stylists at Beverley Salon Desired help raise money for Comic Relief holding a ‘Bake Sale’ and ‘PJ Day’ over the weekend. Staff, Leah Blake, Hayley Saunders, Sara Parkinson, Charlotte Watson, Kassie Fores, Max Clarkson, Amy Clarke, Helen Blenkinsop and Rosie Driscoll all worked the this Saturday in their night clothes! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1315] HU17.net Picture…

Beverley & District Pipe Up For Charity!

March 19, 2011

On Saturday 19th March The Beverley and District Pipe Band played in Saturday Market Place at 11am and 1pm to help raise funds for The Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) Charity. The sun shone on the rightous as shoppers stopped to listen to the band and gave generously as they enjoyed the day in Beverley Town centre. Julian Thirsk will run the London marathon this year, in memory of his Dad…

High School Girls Get On Their Bikes For Comic Relief

March 19, 2011

Amy Hart and Lauren Goldsborough who attend Beverley High school raised over £60 for Comic Relief today. The girls ran from Beverley to Walkington and then boarded their bikes to cycle back clocking up a total of 8 miles!

Moore Does His Bit For Comic Relief

March 18, 2011

Danny Moore a fitness consultant at SGB Fitness is currently doing his bit for Comic Relief. Some time ago he made a bet with business owner, Steph Booty that if she could raise £150 he would work his shift dressed in ladies lingerie. Needless to say the money came pouring in and Daniel is now faced with an eight hour shift dressed in women’s underwear. Steph said; “Danny has been…

Mediation To Be An ‘Obligation’ For Divorcing Couples

March 18, 2011

QualitySolicitors Lockings announce to divorcing couples that from 6 April 2011, anyone struggling to agree on arrangements concerning children, finances or property in the UK will be required to go to mediation before being able to make their case in the courts. Usually lawyers aim for an agreed solution through negotiation because going to court is stressful and expensive – although, this is not always possible and, in some cases,…

Beverley Gets Fresh ‘n’ Fruity

March 17, 2011

Shoppers in Beverley have another source for fresh, high-quality fruit and veg as Fresh ‘n’ Fruity opened its doors for the first time today. The new Dyer Lane greengrocers brings more choice to the many shoppers who prefer to buy their goods locally sourced (where possible) and from local retailers, rather than supermarkets. Owner Tracey Hartley admits it’s been a long struggle trying to find the right location for the…

Daughter Takes Inspiration From Her Father’s Words

March 17, 2011

“It’s too late for me, but if we can help for the future it’s worth it”. Local businesswoman Kerris Lacy has been inspired by the words of her late father Eddie Delacy, who in December 2010 lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease in December last year. She has now raised more than £4,000 towards her aim of £10,000 which will go to help fight the disease, and her latest…

First Live Show On Location For Humber.TV is a Big Hit

March 17, 2011

Producers of a local TV chat show plan to be on the road again after their first live, on-location programme proved to be a major success. Sirens of the North, a chat show hosted by Valerie Prentice and broadcast live on Humber.TV, was recently shot at the Rose and Crown Pub, Beverley, and included among the guests was local businesswoman Jan Clennett, who owns Fairy Godmothers. Andy Corbett, the man…

Beautiful Freaks Modelling Agency

March 17, 2011

Beautiful Freaks Modelling is a brand new agency set up by partners Kirsty Mills and Ben Fisher. The agency provides models for magazine shoots, catwalk shows, promotional and corporate events and their books feature a variety

80s Disco Organisers Donate £200 to WRVS Luncheon Club

March 17, 2011

Jean Richardson was very pleased to accept a donation on behalf of the WRVS Luncheon Club from Kerri Harold. The money was raised at an 80’s disco held at Beverley’s Memorial Hall in February. Kerri said; “It is a pleasure to give £200 to this fabulous cause. Elderly residents from Beverley have lunch every week at the Samman Road Day Centre, and they have a chance to chat with friends…

Prevention of Heavy Vehicles Using Westwood Rd and Newbegin

March 15, 2011

For at least three years, team members of ‘Neighbour Alert’ have been monitoring and reporting on the increasing usage of Newbegin, Beverley, by heavy vehicles and their drivers, to access the town centre, and peripheral areas. Our concern has been mainly for safety of pedestrians, as well as drivers and to avoid major traffic congestion, which is a very regular occurrence. Vehicles have included huge 40 ton fixed base and…

Beverley Folk Festival: Tenant Folk Union

March 15, 2011

Formed by Belfast born five-string banjo player Pat McGarvey in 2006 and taking their name from the groundbreaking multi-racial union of sharecroppers and non-landowning tenant farmers founded in Arkansas in the 1930’s (the Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union), the Edinburgh-based Southern Tenant Folk Union are now the most highly rated folk and bluegrass outfit in the UK today. Now with their third album they’ve continued to appropriate themes and ancient sounding…

Petrol Prices: MP Calls for Fuel Duty Stabiliser

March 15, 2011

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, today urged the Government to implement a fuel duty stabiliser in the forthcoming budget. Graham said: “Motorists find themselves paying ever higher prices at the pump. It is especially serious for those of us living in rural areas, where cars are essential, either for getting to work, doing the weekly shop, or even enjoying a weekend out with the family.” And he added: “Small…

Beverley Musical Theatre To Perform South Pacific

March 14, 2011

Beverley Musical Theatre is performing South Pacific at Hull New Theatre from May 11th to 14th nightly from 7.30pm and Saturday shows at 2pm and 7pm. South Pacific is a much loved Rogers and Hammerstein musical which is set in an island paradise during world war 2. There are 2 love stories running through the show which are both threatened by prejudice and war. Nellie Forbush is an innocent yet…

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