Beverley Art Gallery and Treasure House Open Bank Holiday

April 27, 2010

The museum and art gallery on the first floor at the Treasure House in Champney Road, Beverley, will be open on Bank Holiday Monday (3rd May) from 9.30am – 5pm, offering a range of exhibitions, as well as a gift shop. Current displays include the unique South Cave weapons cache and a final chance to see the replica of one of the Iron Age swords from the cache. In Gallery…

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Missing: Russell Bohling Public Appeal

April 27, 2010

The father of missing 18-year-old Russell Bohling held a press conference with Chief Superintendent Paul Davison at Beverley Police Station. Mr Roger Bohling made the following statement: The family fully understands in conducting their enquiries the police had at the outset to keep an open mind, but having carefully and at length, reviewed with senior police officers what is known about the events of Tuesday the 2nd of March the…

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Experience Beverley From above as Minster Opens Doors to Public

April 27, 2010

On May Bank Holiday Monday the virgers at Beverley Minster are opening the north western (clock) tower to the general public for only the second time in 30 years. The two 165 foot towers give unrivalled views over East Yorkshire and the 40 minute guided tour includes a rest and demonstration of the clock mechanism as well as ample time for photographs from the top. The finest views of Beverley…

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Hundreds Fill the Minster for Hustings Night

April 27, 2010

Around 500 people packed into Beverley Minster last night as local candidates Dr Craig Dobson (Lib Dem), Bill Rigby (Green), Ian Saunders (Lab) and Graham Stuart (Con) took to the stage coming face to face with the voters with Rev Jeremy Fletcher over seeing the pannel. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=605] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…

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Ian Saunders On the Streets of Beverley

April 26, 2010

Ian Saunders the Labour candidate for Beverley and Holderness was out in the Beverley at the weekend meeting members of the local community. Ian will be at Beverley Minster this evening too for the Political Hustings night where he will be joined by three other local candidates.

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Flower Arranging With Kevin Hara

April 24, 2010

The Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal held a flower demonstration evening at St Mary’s Church Parish Hall. Kevin Hara gave the audience of around 50 people helpful hints and tips in fine art of flower arranging. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=595] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Mirchi Indian Fund Raiser

April 23, 2010

Restaurant in Beverley has joined forces with Molescroft mum Sylvia Hood to host a fundraising evening in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. A special 3-course meal will be served in the restaurant from 6pm on Tuesday 27 April.  Diners will be entertained with acoustic music by Peter Caswell and Thomas Hood and there will also be a raffle.  Local people are invited to get together with family and friends…

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Cattle & Sheep Back on Beverley Westwood

April 23, 2010

One of Beverley’s traditional seasonal features, the grazing animals, have started to appear on the on the Beverley Westwood. Sheep with their lambs and cattle are starting to come back to the pastures that surround the historic market town. Motorists are advised to proceed with care while driving across the Beverley Westwood.

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Get Expert Advice on Higher Education Qualification

April 23, 2010

People who work in childcare can find out how a higher education qualification will benefit them at an “expert session” to be held at East Riding College next week. The free two-hour session will be held at the campus in Gallows Lane, Beverley, on Thursday, April 29, from 5pm to 7.30pm. It will be delivered by the Indigo Moon Theatre Company who will demonstrate how to make and use puppets…

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Beverley Town Council AGM 2010

April 22, 2010

The Beverley Town Council held their annual general meeting at the Beverley Memorial Hall yesterday evening. Residents within the parish were invited to attend and raise their concerns and give feedback on topics related to Beverley and the Town Council. As expected the Beverley Memorial Hall and its proposed redevelopment and more importantly it’s financing was a hot topic. There clearly no quick fix or solution that will please everyone….

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Beverley Police Urge Victims to Come Forward

April 22, 2010

Police in Beverley are urging victims to come forward after police have arrested a man for fraud by false representation. The 27-year-old Hull man was arrested in connection with a number of offences relating to victims responding to an advertisement quoting for window blinds. On Wednesday 24 February a 67-year-old woman contacted the Beverley Blinds company via the Yellow Pages Directory to quote for fitted window blinds. A 26-year-old man…

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Clinical Trial for Childhood Obesity

April 22, 2010

Beverley based hypnotist, Sheila Granger is appealing for volunteers aged 8-12 to take part in a clinical trial which could help them lose weight and build up their confidence. Having conducted a trial last year for the ‘Virtual Gastric Band (VGB)’ with twenty-one adults of varying age and size and achieving a 95% success rate, Sheila would now like to prove that a similar success can be achieved with obese…

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Hull Philharmonic Orchestra Jazz Age Concert

April 21, 2010

Lottie Dodd, Laura Bradford from Beverley and Sarah Penny from Hessle sound the horns as Hull Phil heads for big charity concert, as the street sounds of Paris and New York are come to Hull! As Hull Philharmonic Orchestra gets in the mood for its jazz age concert next month, a vintage French saloon car will be in the city centre on Wednesday (April 21) to promote the event. The…

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Beverley Town Council Public Appeal – VIDEO

April 21, 2010

Relatives of Beverley’s fallen war heroes are being sought to help publicly commemorate their loved ones. Beverley Town Council has commissioned a memorial for Hengate Gardens to recognise the sacrifices of the town’s sons and daughters in military conflicts since World War 2. The memorial will be engraved with the names of those who have died in armed struggles around the world over the past 65 years. The criteria for…

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Beverley and Holderness BNP Candidate

April 21, 2010

My name is Neil Whitelam I am your local BNP candidate for Beverley and Holderness. Local born and bred, I live in Keyingham with my two young daughters. To me getting involved in politics is about trying to make a difference, helping my people and country strive towards betterment. Our learning curve has been the largest of all nations, our collective suffering and sacrifice living through countless wars, natural disasters,…

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Get Unplugged With Reloaded at The Kings Head Hotel

April 21, 2010

Reloaded will tonight perform at the Kings Head Hotel as the Beverley hotel prepares an evening of great music all in aid of a good cause. The band is playing as part of a charity evening that’s being held in aid of under privileged orphaned children in South Africa. The band is set to do a 2 hour ‘Unplugged’ session and there will be a raffle with a wide range…

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Beverley Police Officers Tips for Shoppers to Beat Pick Pockets

April 21, 2010

People out shopping in Beverley town centre are being warned by police to keep a close eye on their purses. Following on from a very successful purse dipping campaign in Beverley in 2009, local officers came up with a quirky product to warn people if their purses are being targeted. Two small bells attached to a clasp, which can easily be added to a purse or wallet are being distributed…

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East Riding General Election 2010 Candidates

April 20, 2010

Nominations for candidates in the forthcoming general election closed today, 20 April, at 4pm. The following are candidates in the three East Riding constituencies. Please note: The difference between ‘Liberal Democrat’ and ‘Liberal Democrats’ in each constituency is deliberate – both are descriptions for the party as registered with the Electoral Commission BEVERLEY AND HOLDERNESS CONSTITUENCY DOBSON, Craig – Liberal Democrats HORSFIELD, Andy – UK Independence Party HUGHES, Ron –…

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