Get On Board On Car Free Day

Get On Board On Car Free Day
September 21, 2020

Bus company East Yorkshire is celebrating Car Free Day on Tuesday 22 September by highlighting all the benefits of catching the bus.

World Car Free Day is a global event, encouraging the population to try giving up their cars for the day and exploring more sustainable ways to travel – whether that’s by public transport, by bike, or simply walking.

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It’s All Change At The Defence School Of Transport

It’s All Change At The Defence School Of Transport
September 19, 2020

On a recent visit to the Defence School of Transport, the Director of Land Warfare, Major General James Illingworth OBE, surprised a member of staff with a prestigious Director Land Warfare Coin.  

Sgt Gary Pryor, a specialist instructor at Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, was conducting a mock driving test with a student when he found himself at the scene of an accident involving a car and a motorcycle.  

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Coach Days Away Return After Coronavirus Break

Coach Days Away Return After Coronavirus Break
September 18, 2020

East Yorkshire Coaches will be restarting its popular days away by coach, with a selection of trips running throughout October.

The company’s programme of day trips and holidays, which usually includes more than 200 trips a year from the Hull area, was suspended in March because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

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Skidby Windmill To Reopen At Weekends

Skidby Windmill To Reopen At Weekends
September 15, 2020

Skidby windmill which was built in 1821 and is now the home of the Museum of East Riding Rural Life, is due to open its doors again at weekends on Saturday, 19 September after being closed at weekends in recent times.

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Beverley’s Genuine Gents Survives Lockdown As ‘A Cut Above The Rest’

Beverley's Genuine Gents Survives Lockdown As 'A Cut Above The Rest'
September 14, 2020

When Genuine Gents opened its doors on Beverley’s Butcher Row for the first time back in February, the owner had no notion they’d have to shut only a few weeks later as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions kicked in.

Since Oscar Dugan re-opened again on July 4 this unique barbers has been making a name for itself as the latest addition to the town’s men’s hairdressing scene.

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Top Photography Exhibition To Go On Show At Beverley Art Gallery

Top Photography Exhibition To Go On Show At Beverley Art Gallery
September 14, 2020

Saturday, 19 September will see the opening of a major touring exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery – the Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition.

The exhibition features the 100 best photographs from across the globe as selected by the RPS, one of the world’s oldest photography associations.

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Keeping Your Cars Safe From Burglars

Keeping Your Cars Safe From Burglars
September 13, 2020

Following a number of recent burglaries across the force area where cars have been stolen, officers are encouraging people to protect their property and report anything suspicious to police.

Detective Inspector Andy Crawforth said: “Unfortunately we have had a number of reports recently where houses have been broken into and car keys have been stolen. These keys have then been used to steal vehicles from outside, with a number of high powered cars recently reported stolen. 

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£55 Million Government Investment Into Yorkshire & Humber Businesses Welcomed By MP

£55 Million Government Investment Into Yorkshire & Humber Businesses Welcomed By MP
September 9, 2020

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed just under £55 million investment into small businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber since 2012.

This comes as the British Business Bank has recently issued its 75,000th loan through its ‘Start-Up Loans’ programme – which has seen a total of over £623 million invested into small businesses across the country.

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Northern Accountants Proud To Support Hall Road Rangers

Northern Accountants Proud To Support Hall Road Rangers
September 8, 2020

Northern Accountants is thrilled to have linked up with Hall Road Rangers to be the main shirt sponsor for their new ‘Development’ side in the 2020-21 season.

The Beverley accountants, who are based at the Waffle21 Business Centre on Swinemoor Lane, are proud to be backing a local non-league football club with such a long-standing history.

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Where’s Wally? Can You Find Wally At The Treasure House

Where’s Wally? Can You Find Wally At The Treasure House
September 8, 2020

This Halloween, Wally, the world’s favourite children’s book character – wearing a red-and-white striped shirt and black-rimmed specs – will be travelling the country. He will be appearing in museums, including the Treasure House in Beverley.

Families will be able to join the search for Wally in the Treasure House as part of the Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search.

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Catch A Glimpse Of Iconic Aircraft This Week In Beverley

Catch A Glimpse Of Iconic Aircraft This Week In Beverley
September 8, 2020

Residents will have a chance to catch a glimpse of an iconic WWII aircraft. On Thursday 10 September the Defence School of Transport will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Part of those events will see a Spitfire perform a flypast as part of the scaled-down commemoration. Military and civilian staff at the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield mark the occasion annually.

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Former Beverley Mayor Calls For COVID Hardship Fund

Former Beverley Mayor Calls For COVID Hardship Fund
September 7, 2020

The Labour group on Beverley Town Council has called for a fund to help the town recover from the crippling impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Currently, the council holds around £750,000 which Labour councillors believe could offer vital help to residents and businesses who are now struggling financially after five months of lockdown.

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Nominate A Family In Beverley In Need Of A Free Holiday

Nominate A Family In Beverley In Need Of A Free Holiday
September 5, 2020

Do you know a family, NHS or frontline worker in Beverley that has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and needs a break?

As part of the nation’s emotional and wellbeing recovery from the pandemic, the national charity YHA (England & Wales) wants to give away free holidays to families in your area.

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