Visiting Your Dentist Could Save Your Life

November 9, 2010

Perfect 32 is helping to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer Action Month in East Yorkshire by offering FREE MOUTH CANCER SCREENING on Monday, November 29 running from 8am – 7pm using an advanced oral cancer screening system called The Velscope. The practice will also be giving away specially designed information packs highlighting the warning signs and prevention of mouth cancer. In the UK mouth cancer is diagnosed in more than…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 18

November 8, 2010

Hu17.net Magazine issue 18 is available from Woodhall Way Post Office. This weeks issue features the following events and sporting fixtures that have happened this week in Beverley. The centre page is given over the Beverley Town FC with a large full colour poster. Inside this week Beverley Lions Bonfire Beverley Town CC Presentation Night Out & About – Khans & The Royal Standard Fashion Show @ The Conservative Club…

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Beverley Lions Bonfire Night 2010: Fireworks & People

November 6, 2010

Thousands turned up for the annual Beverley Lions Bonfire and Fireworks Display on the Westwood. The bonfire was lit at 7.15 by Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot and Beverley Lions Chairman Paul James.  The crowd were then treated to a fantastic firework show that was described by Lion Bill Rice as the “best ever”. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…

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More People to be Caught in Inheritance Tax Trap

The number of people caught in the Inheritance Tax “trap” is set to rise over the next four years.  The Government has fixed the level below which no tax is paid – an effective tax rise when inflation is taken into account. Currently, any individual with an estate worth more than £325,000, or a couple whose estate is worth £650,000 will pay a huge 40% tax on the excess.  The…

November 5, 2010
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Ever wanted to be on TV?

November 5, 2010

Well here’s your chance. Humber TV is looking for Sirens!!! What is a Siren? Well, Humber TV is looking for women to be on the panel of the show “Sirens of the North” which is aired every Wednesday night, 6.30-7.30. The Sirens of the North show discusses the events and issues that affect us all but in a way that is accessible and entertaining, think Loose Women but with Northern…

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‘The Atlantics’ Bring Rock n Roll to Etton

November 5, 2010

North Devon based rock n roll band ‘The Atlantics’ are bringing their rock n roll party to Etton on Friday November 12th at 7.30 pm as part of the ArtERY rural touring scheme to village halls.   They bring songs from the likes of Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and Big Joe Turner as well as their own tracks.  It is a high energy mix of 1950s style jump jive…

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Browns Help Christmas Lights Appeal Raise £1600

November 4, 2010

Beverley department store Browns have vowed to stage the Christmas Lights Appeal Fashion Show again next year after they admitted they were delighted with the response to this year’s event. Manager Louise Grant, whose store took over and ran the popular event after usual venue the Memorial Hall was unavailable, said the show raised more than £1,600 for the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Members of staff, friends and family all…

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Jessica Chapman Wins Team Gold at World Championships

Molescroft youngster Jessica Chapman has set her sights on being the new Kelly Holmes, or Rebecca Addlington – or, well, whoever she wants to be! The 12-year old Longcroft School pupil has recently returned from Dubai with a gold medal as part of the Great Britain team which won the team biathle event in the World Championships. She finished second Britain home in the event, which involves a 500m run,…

November 4, 2010
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Fly Fishing With Charles Jardine

November 4, 2010

The November meeting of the East Yorkshire Flydressers’ Guild saw one of the very best fly-fishers in the world here in Beverley, it was none other than the much celebrated and very knowledgeable Charles Jardine. Charles kept his audience mesmerised by talking and showing slides on the best ways of catching trout from small stillwaters. Charles’ years of fishing experience soon became apparent and Club members certainly left for home…

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Beverley Town Trail Twister

November 3, 2010

A young Beverley family devoted almost a day to walk round the Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail following its launch in July to come up with winning answers to the Trail’s Family Quiz, devised by a young Beverley volunteer. Donna and Chris Lee, together with Isobel, 7yrs, and Harvey 4yrs, found the answers to such questions as ‘How many thimbles are there …’  and ‘Why are the arrows…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 17

November 1, 2010

HU17.net Magazine Issue 17 out later today, available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. Featuring pictures from the following events and sports games that happened this week in Beverley – Pink Aerobics Beverley Rugby Club Halloween Party Around the Town Mel Brookes 21st Birthday Humber Colts Vs Inter Beaver Molescroft Rangers Beverley ARLC Beverley’s Win Over Rochdale Hodgsons FC Mill Lane Wizards Beverley Town Mohicans And much more! HU17.net Picture Gallery:…

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Pink Spin & Halloween @ Riverview

November 1, 2010

Riverview Gym had a busy week of activities, including a ‘Pink Spin Class’ and a Halloween Party. The spin class was held as part of the Pink Aerobics 2010 fund-raising appeal in aid of Breast Cancer charities. The Halloween Party was organised by Beverley business ‘Party Hands’ and included a children’s entertainer and wide range of food and drinks. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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New Beverley Bypass Fight Hits the Road Again

October 29, 2010

MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today said he would be working hard to make sure plans for a southern relief road around Beverley would go ahead. His comments came after the Department for Transport announced the East Riding Council would be allowed to put forward a bid for the £35 million project. Many other transport schemes across the Yorkshire and Humber region have been shelved including a £200…

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Giant Pumpkin is a Hit With Regulars at the Dog & Duck

October 28, 2010

The Dog & Duck are currently running a ‘guess the weight’ competition after being given a giant pumpkin. The pumpkin was grown by Beverley Male Voice Choir member Nick Andrews and is currently sitting on its own table in the pub. For a £1 regulars can have a guess at the weight with the winner receiving a few pints on the house. The money raised from the competition will go…

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Concert: Miriam Roycroft & Anne-Marie Hastings Cello & Piano

October 28, 2010

Miriam Roycroft and Anne-Marie Hastings will be performing at The Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday 11 November 2010 at 7.30pm. 2010 has been a very interesting year for fans of classical music.  Many of yesterday’s giants of composition have had important anniversaries to celebrate and this evening’s programme will include works by Schumann, Barber, Pergolesi, Beethoven and Chopin. Dublin-born Miriam Roycroft studied at the Royal Northern College of…

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Beverley Theatre Company Presents ‘Plaza Suite’

October 27, 2010

The Beverley Theatre Company will be staging their first production of the 2010 / 11 season when they perform the comedy, ‘Plaza Suite’ at the Memorial Hall in Beverley from the 10th to the 13th November. The play, written by Neil Simon, was originally performed in New York in 1968, and the three acts see three different couples dealing with very different issues in the same hotel room. Karen and…

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No Soup Delighted With Success Of Summer Productions

October 27, 2010

Local theatre company ‘No Soup!’ Productions performed their latest play ‘Marvell at Midnight’ in the Beverley Minster Parish Hall. This show was one of many including performances in Selby, Newcastle, Camden (London), and at the Edinburgh Fringe. ‘Marvell at Midnight’ is an original play suffused with jazz, comedy, surrealism and accordions: a vibrant expose of the trials and triumphs of up-and-coming artists in 1930’s Hull. The performance is punctuated by…

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Halloween Follow the Haunters Code

Police in the East Riding are committed to making sure ‘little haunters’ are kept safe this Halloween and have been working closely with retailers, schools and Neighbourhood Watch Groups giving out personal safety advice on how to have a safe and fun Halloween. Posters have been given out to residents who do not want to be disturbed by Halloween callers this year, which can be displayed in a prominent position…

October 27, 2010
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