Longcroft School Supports The East Riding Food Bank

Longcroft School Supports The East Riding Food Bank
January 9, 2019

Before Christmas, students at Longcroft School and Sixth Form College lent their support to the East Riding Food Bank.

A large number of items were generously donated by students, families and members of staff, as part of a drive to raise awareness of this important local charity, which supports many people in Beverley and the surrounding area.

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Beverley’s Winter Music Festival – Events Now Selling Out

Beverley’s Winter Music Festival – Events Now Selling Out
January 8, 2019

With Christmas and the New Year behind us, it’s now time to look ahead at what is on offer over the next few months to brighten up the Winter before the sun finally brings warmth to us all and Spring arrives.

The Stage4Beverley festival is certainly one event that promises to bring a glow to us all, and a sell-out concert already and another almost sold out, those wishing to buy tickets would be well advised to check out the programme which offers great variety over the five day festival in February.

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Beverley Town Draw With Champions Chalk Lane At Norwood

Beverley Town Draw With Champions Chalk Lane At Norwood
January 7, 2019

Beverley Town were held at home by Chalk Lane as the sides shared six goals in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Beverley went 1-0 following a well-worked goal from Karl Fitzgerald. Chalk had a good penalty appeal turned away, both teams created some good chances but neither side could convert. The first half was played at a frantic pace, with both teams determined to get a foothold on the game.

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Beverley Get Second Half Of Their Season With Victory Over Pontefract

Beverley Get Second Half Of Their Season With Victory Over Pontefract
January 7, 2019

Beverley RUFC started the second half of the season entertaining Pontefract on a cold and grey day, but at least dry conditions underfoot made the prospect of some good rugby realistic and so it proved.

In September the Beavers secured a victory over Pontefract in the corresponding fixture over in the West Riding. Results since then shown that Ponte has improved substantially and they currently sit fourth in the table, with 13 points more than Beverley.

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Learn How To Use Gadgets At These Courses In Beverley

Learn How To Use Gadgets At These Courses In Beverley
January 7, 2019

For those who received a new gadget at Christmas and need some help using it, whether a new laptop, tablet or mobile phone, East Riding Libraries and Adult Learning Centres are offering free gadget help sessions.

Their friendly, knowledgeable staff will help customers get the best out of their new technology in Beverley.

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Community Open Evening Hosted By Tesco Proves Successful

Community Open Evening Hosted By Tesco Proves Successful
January 2, 2019

A Community Open Evening held by Tesco in Beverley was a success with a number of local groups attending. Held in December the event was a chance for local groups to learn more. While there they found out about the grants available and projects funded by the company. Tesco has been funding community projects in the town through their Bags of Help Incentive. The Incentive raises money through the ‘carrier…

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T Level Qualification In Childcare To Be Offer By Local College

T Level Qualification In Childcare To Be Offer By Local College
January 2, 2019

Bishop Burton College is to offer T Level qualifications in childcare. This new qualification is the equivalent to three A-Levels will on offer from September 2020.

Bishop Burton College will be one of a few colleges in the UK to offer this type of qualification. They say it provides a real alternative to A-Levels.

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Health Secretary is Mr Scrooge Says Labour’s George McManus 

Health Secretary is Mr Scrooge Says Labour's George McManus 
December 28, 2018

Local Labour Party member George McManus has called the Health Secretary Mr Scrooge. His comments following the government’s announcement to slash public spending on health.

Mr McManus says that the latest round of spending cuts will have a devastating effect. He is also concerned that they will hit some of the most venerable in the community.

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Good News For Local Scout Group And Cadets Who Face Eviction

Good News For Local Scout Group And Cadets Who Face Eviction
December 28, 2018

1st Molescroft Scouts have had some good news with regard to finding a new home within the grounds of Longcroft School.

The scouts were served with an eviction notice from their current site. The notice was issued as a result of plans by the local authority that want to sell off the land for development.

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