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KC Transforms Walkington Village From Online ‘Not Spot’ to Broadband Hotspot

January 26, 2011

Local communications provider KC has transformed the online experience of people living in the East Yorkshire village of Walkington by installing ‘fibre to the kerb’ to give residents average broadband connection speeds of around 15Mbps. It’s no secret that across the UK, rural residents are less likely to enjoy high-speed broadband than people living in towns and cities. That’s because an important factor affecting broadband speeds is the distance you…

East Riding College Launches Free Transport Scheme

January 25, 2011

East Riding College is introducing a free transport scheme from September 2011 in a bid to support students who will be affected by the government’s withdrawal of the education maintenance allowance (EMA). More than 70 per cent of the College’s full-time 16 to 18-year-old students currently receive an EMA, which is worth up to £30 a week, and spend much of the allowance of transport to and from the College….

KC Supports Future Olympic Stars

January 25, 2011

Local phone and broadband provider KC has joined forces with SportsAid to support two future Olympians from Hull and the East Riding. Seventeen year old judo champion Holly Harrison from Hull and fifteen year old orienteering star Zachary Field from Beverley have each received £500 from KC to help them with their training and competition costs. SportsAid helps promising young athletes prepare for competitions by matching them with businesses that…

Barratt Hits Sales Target For New Homes in Yorkshire

January 25, 2011

Staff at Barratt Yorkshire East are celebrating after enjoying remarkable sales success in the year just gone, showing that demand for new homes in the area remains strong despite the mixed national picture. The Yorkshire-based housebuilder sold homes worth £30 million in the final six months of the year just ended – hitting its own internal targets. The outcome provides solid evidence that demand in the local housing market remain…

Police Appeal Following Arson – Scaife Close, Beverley

January 24, 2011

Officers from Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged arson incident on Scaife Close, Beverley between 0000hrs and 0200hrs on Monday 24 January 2011. During the incident it is believed a fire was started in a car that spread to another vehicle and a house. The fire brigade attended and extinguished the fire, but extensive damage was caused to two cars and the house. A 19-year-old man was…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 27

January 24, 2011

Issue 27 of Hu17.net Magazine available from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way features pictures from the following: Out & About: Lucia Wine Bar & Grill Cancer Reserach Night @ Hodgsons Pam Lockyer’s 50th The Civic Dinner@ The Tickton Grange Hotel Beverley U14s Team Poster Hodgsons FC Molescroft Rangers FC Beverley Town Mohicans Beverley RUFC 1st XV & U17s Beverley ARLC HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…

Beverley Street Surgery on Saturday 22nd January

January 21, 2011

On Saturday January 22, Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, will be holding a Street Surgery in Beverley, weather permitting. The outdoor surgery will take place between 10am and midday, on Toll Gavel at its junction with Cross Street. All residents are welcome to come and speak with Graham about any issues or concerns that they may have. Also attending will be Beverley town councillors and members of the…

Beverley People: Samman Road Centre Luncheon Club

January 20, 2011

This week HU17.net visited the Luncheon Club that is held at the Samman Road Centre. Members of the community from around Beverley were collected by the Beverley Community Lift and dropped off at the Samman Road Centre where they enjoyed a hot meal and social interaction with friends. Those on the bus included Jack Bedner of Cherry Tree Lane, Beverley who is now in his 90s. Jack came to Beverley…

Acclaimed Opera Company Opera Box Come to Beverley

January 19, 2011

The acclaimed opera company Opera Box presents a captivating new production transporting audiences into the world of romantic opera with music from some of the most loved composers including Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, Mozart and many more at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 17th February at 7.30pm. ‘A Night of Romantic Opera’ offers an enchanting evening of arias and ensembles accompanied by piano and performed by a selected cast…

Election of Pasture Masters

January 19, 2011

A Beverley election steeped in ancient tradition will soon take place at the Guildhall, when 12 new Pasture Masters and two Auditors will be chosen by the Pasture Freemen. The election will take place between 9am and 4pm on TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 2011. As written in the Beverley Pasture Act of 1836, both the electors and elected must have their names entered in the Pasture Freemen’s Roll. Nominations forms can…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 26

January 17, 2011

HU17.net Magazine issue 26 features sporting action from this weekends matches and also features on the Samman Road Day Centre, Skin Care and Meza9 and pictures from Edwina’s and Andrea’s respective birthdays. Sports action featured includes Beverley Town Beverley ARLC Beverley Town U15’s Molescroft Rangers Molescroft Mohicans Beverley Whitestar Falcons Hodgsons FC Team Poster HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…

MP to Push for Beverley Southern Relief Road in Meeting With Minister

January 14, 2011

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has secured a meeting with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker, to put the case for a new bypass. Graham will be pushing for the Department for Transport to agree to move forward with plans to build Beverley’s southern relief road. The £35 million scheme would see traffic taken away from the centre of the historic town. Graham said: “Last year we…

Humberside Police: Beverley St Mary’s Update for December 2010

January 14, 2011

1. Priority Issue: – Parking Obstructions – Waltham Court and Mill Lane Patrols have continued throughout the month of December to monitor the area of Mill Lane and Waltham Court surrounding the chip shop following ongoing reports of illegal parking and obstruction to the roadway. During these checks numerous motorists have been advised and sent on their way and several have been issued with fixed penalty notices for the offence…

Humberside Police: Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for December 2010

January 14, 2011

1.Priority Issue: Mintfields – Anti social Behaviour There were no incidents of anti social behaviour in the Mintfields Road area during the month of December. The problem with vehicles being used in an anti social manner on the street appear to be a thing of the past. The person who was identified as been the main offender was dealt with for road traffic offences and was also dealt with by…

New Attraction Announced for Beverley’s Armed Forces Day

January 14, 2011

Visitors to Beverley’s Armed Forces Day are set to get a real treat this year at the 2011 event. The event which is scheduled for the 3rd of July will this year feature a flight simulator. Organiser of the event Cllr David Elvidge said; “We have been asked if we have room for a flight simulator this year and if we have to choose between a Harrier or Tornado!” Beverley’s…

Internet Safety Workshops For Parents

January 14, 2011

A free workshop is being held for parents in the Beverley area to help them understand more about how young people use the internet and what parents can do to help safeguard their children. The internet is widely used by young people and is often used differently by young people to how their parents may use it. This workshop will look at some of the differences and explore how young…

Fire Fighters Save Beverley Family’s Pet That Was Trapped Under Ice

January 13, 2011

A stunned teacher looked on in horror as his pet Labrador survived a bad break after crashing through ice on a frozen loch. Geography teacher Paul Gibson, who was visiting his mum in Cambuslang, watched as his black Labrador, Paddy, plunged through shattered ice in the middle of Strathclyde Loch during a family day out. Distressed Paddy was stuck for 45 minutes before being rescued by firefighters from Strathclyde Fire…

FREE Online Demo to Fix Your Computer Problems

January 13, 2011

The cba partnership is offering a neat solution to small businesses to fix their I.T problems via the Internet. Scott Reading, cba’s I.T Manager says: “Many businesses live with problems because I.T call-out charges can be expensive, but this service allows us to massively reduce the cost as there is no mileage or extra time costs. Instead, I.T Remote enables us connect via the Internet to a computer system anywhere…

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