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New Online Business Aims to Aid Parents

June 9, 2010

Help is at hand for busy parents organising their child’s birthday, with the launch of a new business venture in Beverley. wrappedup4u is the complete online gift service for children. Whether you’re looking for ideas for gifts, fun party craft activities or quality filled party bags, the answer is just a click away at www.wrappedup4u.co.uk. The company specialises in quality wooden, educational and soft toys from Germany, plus a selection…

Beverley Lions Golf Day Raises £3650

June 9, 2010

The Beverley Lions Club held their 12th Annual Charity Golf Day at the Driffield Golf Club on Friday 28th May when 34 teams contested for almost £2000 worth of prizes. The competition was very keen with the winning team, Leicestershire’s Finest, scoring 84 points. The prizes were presented by Phil Jordan, Captain Driffield Golf Club together with the President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian Sagar who thanked everyone who…

World Cup – Drink Driving – It’s Not Worth It

June 8, 2010

As world cup fever starts to hit, Safer Roads Humber – the region’s road safety partnership – is launching a major campaign to cut drink driving. Safer Roads Humber has joined a national campaign and is using posters, leaflets, beer mats, radio adverts and a 24-foot-long advertising van to get the message of the dangers of drink driving across to motorists. Humberside Police, one of the partners, is also carrying…

Stunning Local Model’s Italian Dream

June 8, 2010

Katrina Ienco has the world at her feet – and she can thank her father’s unwavering faith for her shot at making it big in the world of modelling. Genoa-born Katrina, 21, from Jolley Drive, Woodmansey, has won her way through to the prestigious Miss Italy in the World finals, screened on the Italian version of BBC 1 later this summer, after scooping the Miss Italy in England prize in…

SSAFA Acknowledge Former Mayor’s Efforts

June 7, 2010

Former Beverley Mayor David Elvidge and his partner Janet Morris were applauded for their fundraising efforts at the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Annual General Meeting this week. SSAFA was the official charity of councillor Elvidge during his year as mayor of Beverley, and it provides help for current and former servicemen and their families. At the meeting, held at the Officers Mess DST Leconfield, councillor Elvidge and…

Lazaats Suspects to Appear in Court

June 7, 2010

Three people will be appearing at Beverley Magistrates Court this morning (Monday 07 June 2010) with aggravated burglary, false imprisonment and possession of offensive weapons. These arrests are in relation to the robbery at Lazaats Hotel. A 17-year-old Brough man was arrested on Friday (04 June) and appeared Beverley Magistrates court for aggravated burglary, false imprisonment, robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a controlled drug.

Beverley Town Trail Launch

June 7, 2010

Arrangements are being finalised for the official launch of the Beverley Town Trail (Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail) on Sunday 11th July 2010. The day will include performances from local schools, mystery plays, street performers, music and dancing. The day will start at 11am in Wednesday Market with the school performances and music, followed by the official launch speeches at 12:30pm. Mystery Plays, staged by a variety of…

Interview: Star Shaped City

June 5, 2010

Tell me about this band’s first show? The first gig we performed as the current line-up was Beverley Minster Youth Cafe. It was by far the most complicated set-up we’d done, but it was also the most enjoyable. We had a huge amount of stage space so we could be as energetic as cable length permitted, and we got a very appreciative response, and an encore! This gig was also…

Great World Cup Panini Stickers Give Away!

June 4, 2010

How would you like to get your hands on a massive 5,000 World Cup 2010 stickers? As World Cup fever mounts, HU17.net has teamed up with official World Cup 2010 sticker supplier Panini to offer users a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We have 5,000 Panini stickers and bunch of official South Africa 2010 Panini albums to give away to our readers in this fantastic offer. So whether your missing Lionel Messi, just…

Cottingham Springboard Festival 2010

June 4, 2010

Cottingham Springboard Festival is a 3 day long live music event. This year it took place on the 27th to the 30th of May. It is spread out across six venues; The King Billy, The Hallgate Tavern, The Blue Bell, The duke of Cumberland (Eskimosoup stage upstairs and the Off The Road stage downstairs), Cross Keys and The railway Hotel. All weekend Cottingham was homed to a friendly atmosphere and…

Records Show History of Racing in Beverley

June 4, 2010

The racing season at Beverley is now well under way. Horse racing has always been a sophisticated affair, and if anything it has become more so with the passage of time. It is a chance for people to dress up in all their finery and enjoy the thrilling atmosphere of the race. Documents held at the Treasure House, Beverley, show that the spirit of horse racing generally remains the same,…

Lock Delight at National Success

June 3, 2010

Beverley body-builder Paul Lock says he’s “absolutely buzzing” after clinching a superb second place in the National Amateur Body-Building Association finals last weekend. Paul, 37, of Grovehill Road, saw off the cream of Britain’s body-builders in Southport to earn himself qualification for the world-renowned Mr Universe competition. It rounds off more than five months of the most intense training possible, which saw him shed more than three stone and push…

Football Marathon Raises £900

June 3, 2010

Students and staff from East Riding College have raised more than £900 for charity by taking part in a 12-hour football marathon. Twenty-seven players in four teams kicked off at 9am yesterday at the all-weather pitch at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College, in Burton Road, Beverley, and the final whistle blew at 9pm. The marathon fundraiser was organised by engineering tutor Glenn Jensen. He said: “Everyone started off really…

Matthew Graham – Happy 18th

Friends and family of Matthew Graham celebrated what would have been the young mans 18th birthday with a night of live entertainment at the Beverley Memorial Hall. The event was organised by Matt’s five sisters; Nic, Ali, Fiona, Helen, Sophie, along with Matt’s best friends; Luke, Harry, Sam and Elliott. Local bands, DJs and MCs volunteered their time to play for the event. Volunteer door staff also spared their time…

June 2, 2010

Beverley’s French Connection

June 2, 2010

A Beverley youth worker hopes sharing knowledge with a French counterpart can lead to a greater understanding of Europe-wide issues affecting young people. Sue Dudill, Youth Volunteer Adviser and Youth In Action Promoter with CSV East Riding, has invited French Youth Adviser Denise Martin to Beverley as part of the European Union’s Youth in Action programme. Denise will job shadow Sue for the next two weeks with the aim of…

Salons Win Award for Fourth Year in a Row

June 2, 2010

East Riding College’s Inspire Hair and Beauty salons have won an industry award for health, safety and cleanliness for the fourth year in a row. The salons, at the College’s campuses in Bridlington and Beverley, have been accredited by the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) and East Riding of Yorkshire Council following unannounced spot checks by health and safety inspectors. The nationally recognised award is given to clean salons…

3,000 Bishop Burton Students Contacted by Police

More than 3,000 Bishop Burton College students and employees are being contacted by police officers investigating the disappearance of Russell Bohling (18). Russell Bohling (18), from West Ella, near Hull, and also Ravenscar, North Yorkshire, was last seen by his family on Tuesday 02 March 2010. Russell is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, with a medium build and short, straight, brown coloured hair. He was last seen wearing…

June 2, 2010

Pennies From Heaven Form a Mile of Money

May 31, 2010

A fund raising group came up with an original fund raising idea for some much needed modernisation. Committee members of the St Paul’s Church, Tickton, invited members of the public to bring any spare change to the church for the fundraiser. The coins were then used to create a line of coins that covered a mile. The coins were laid out on the path all the way through the church…

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