Editors Pick

The First Feminist – Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797)

The First Feminist – Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797)
August 28, 2018
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Described as the original suffragette, author and free thinker Mary Wollstonecraft was a pioneer of women’s rights, arguing that women should be educated, should be able to vote and to be in government: extraordinary claims for the 18th century.

This September Beverley is celebrating her story and her connection to the town as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, with talks, walks and an illumination by the street artist Stewy.

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Inflata Nation Adds Bounce To Buoyant Flemingate

Inflata Nation Adds Bounce To Buoyant Flemingate
August 28, 2018
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The UK’s first double-decker inflatable theme park has opened at Beverley’s Flemingate centre, marking a major milestone in the development of East Yorkshire’s fastest-growing retail and leisure destination.

The opening of Inflata Nation means Flemingate is now 95% let, with footfall continuing to grow strongly.

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Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of Beverley’s Conservation Area

Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of Beverley’s Conservation Area
August 24, 2018
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This year sees the 50th anniversary of Beverley’s designation as a Conservation Area. To celebrate this anniversary a new exhibition, “Conservation 50”, is now open at the Beverley Guildhall.

Response to the exhibition has been very positive, many visitors commenting that they were unaware how much of the town was included in the Conservation Area. Many also feel that the exhibition helps them to appreciate the town in a different way.

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Beverley Firm Acklams Awarded Contract To Provide Rural Services

Beverley Firm Acklams Awarded Contract To Provide Rural Services
August 22, 2018
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Acklams Coaches in Beverley will take over a service previously operated by EYMS next month taking on a village bus service will increasing it from three days a week to five days per week.

Acklams Coaches , which is a local family run business will take on the 504 service, which carries passengers between Bempton, Buckton and Bridlington, will be run by Acklams Coaches from Monday 3 September.

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Driving Lessons For 10-17s Launch At The Defence School Of Transport

Driving Lessons For 10-17s Launch At The Defence School Of Transport
August 17, 2018
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A driver training course which allows 10-year olds to get behind the wheel has launched in East Yorkshire for the first time.

Young Driver, which provides driving lessons for 10-17 year olds, is running events at The Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. The scheme will be taking over the school’s driver training area on select weekend dates across the year.

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Beverley Racecourse Pulls In 12,000 Visitors For Ladies Day

Beverley Racecourse Pulls In 12,000 Visitors For Ladies Day
August 17, 2018
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Ladies Day at Beverley Racecourse brought 12,000 to Beverley boosting the local economy with race goers spending thousands in the town centre.

A signature event, Ladies Day has been a fixture of the East Yorkshire ‘social calendar’ for 27 years bringing people to Beverley and into the town for a night of food and drink.

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BEVERLEY RACES : Ladies Day 2018 Gallery Two

BEVERLEY RACES : Ladies Day 2018 Gallery Two
August 16, 2018
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Photos from Beverley Racecourse who hosted their annual Ladies Day event at the Westwood Course. Thousands of people attended Beverley Races on what was a fantastic afternoon that was also blessed with great weather. *Please note due to the volume of photos taken at Beverley Races Ladies Day more galleries will be added

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BEVERLEY RACES : Ladies Day 2018 Gallery One

BEVERLEY RACES : Ladies Day 2018 Gallery One
August 16, 2018
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Photos from Beverley Racecourse who hosted their annual Ladies Day event at the Westwood Course. Thousands of people attended Beverley Races on what was a fantastic afternoon that was also blessed with great weather. *Please note due to the volume of photos taken at Beverley Races Ladies Day more galleries will be added

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LIFESTYLE 2018 : Team Golden To Host Beverley Fashion Day

LIFESTYLE 2018 : Team Golden To Host Beverley Fashion Day
August 14, 2018
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Charity chops in Beverley have given their backing to a fashion show that is being set up by a group of girls who are taking part in the Lifestyle 2018 challenge.

Jazmin Young , Libby Marshall and Amelia Sparks under the name ‘Team Golden’ will stage ‘Beverley Fashion Day’ and Beverley Minster Parish Hall.

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Time To Go Back To School With East Riding Adult Learning Courses

Time To Go Back To School With East Riding Adult Learning Courses
August 13, 2018
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Whether you are looking to improve your skills, gain new qualifications or learn something completely new, there really is something for everyone with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s new adult learning courses.

Fancy learning a brand new hobby or skill? Courses, available to people aged 19 and over, are now available to book online or in centre.

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Go Kids Go! Award £2000 After Winning Bags of Help Incentive

Go Kids Go! Award £2000 After Winning Bags of Help Incentive
August 13, 2018
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Local charity Go Kids Go! Are celebrating after they scooped £2,000 in Tesco incentive ‘Bags of Help’ money that will be used to help fund their Wheelchair Skills Workshops.

Roy Wild, the charity’s Training Manager was delighted that customers at the Tesco Store in Beverley have voted for the charity to win.

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National Award Beckons For Leven Services, Beverley

National Award Beckons For Leven Services, Beverley
August 13, 2018
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Leven Services, the Gulf-branded forecourt on Leven Road, Beverley has been shortlisted for this year’s Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards, taking place at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Thursday 13th September.

The most prestigious and respected awards in the UK’s petrol retailing calendar will again seek out the brightest and best in the industry following a rigorous judging process that considers appearance, facilities, cleanliness, staff interaction, friendliness and the presentation and merchandising of the convenience store.

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