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Beverley’s Molescroft Grange Farm is throwing open its doors to the public this Sunday (June 13) to provide an entertaining and educational insight into how your food gets on to your table. Visitors to the open day – which runs from 10am to 3pm – will also get to learn how farms work to protect local wildlife, as well as enjoy a variety of fun events aimed at all age…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a series of roadshows to focus on the recycling of small electrical items. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for the environment and planning, said: “We are concentrating on smaller electrical and electronic equipment, like toasters and toothbrushes, because it is the fastest growing waste stream. “The aim of the roadshows is to demonstrate how old, broken electrical items can be recycled while those…
Beverley Braves under-13s will be running out in a brand new kit thanks to the generosity of an East Yorkshire businessman. Alan Robinson, of AFS Developments in Hessle, has provided the club with training tops and hats embroidered with the club’s name and logo. This follows on from Alan providing a full strip last season and a winter kit for another of the club’s teams. The cousin of Mark Lazenby,…
Beverley’s very own Miss England hopeful is putting her good looks and high profile to excellent use to raise money for one of the country’s most worthy causes. Abbie Bulleyment, 18, who models for Fairy Godmothers, on Ladygate, recently claimed the crown of Miss Hull and District 2010 to qualify for the national finals. And this Saturday Abbie, along with fellow Fairy Godmothers models, will be roving around Beverley collecting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…