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Miss Rachael’s School Of Dance Open New Studio In Beverley

Miss Rachael’s School Of Dance Open New Studio In Beverley

Miss Rachael’s School Of Dance have opened their own studio in Beverley. Owner of the business, Rachael Mellins says the move will allow the school to expand on the number of classes offered.

Located at Waltham House on River View Road, the venue features two dance Studios. To celebrate the move those with links to dance school were invited to a special opening ceremony.

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Cuppa and a Chorus Event To Be Hosted In Beverley

Cuppa and a Chorus Event To Be Hosted In Beverley

Four East Riding Libraries, including Beverley, will be hosting ‘Cuppa and a Chorus’ events. These events are a chance to enjoy making music with a group of friendly people and to also sing.

Happening in Beverley on Thursday 26 September sessions will be hosted in a relaxed and also welcoming environment/ While all of this will be washed down with a cuppa and cake!

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Sir Thomas Lawrence’s Portrait Of William Wilberforce To Go On Display In Hull

Sir Thomas Lawrence’s Portrait Of William Wilberforce To Go On Display In Hull

Sir Thomas Lawrence’s famous portrait of William Wilberforce will be exhibited in Hull as part of a major project, COMING HOME, launched by the National Portrait Gallery.

The COMING HOME project sees the National Portrait Gallery lend 50 portraits of iconic individuals to places across the UK where they are most closely associated. This country-wide initiative will enable the Gallery to work with local museums, galleries and other venues and provide communities across the country with the opportunity to celebrate their local heroes.

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Inspirational Riders Named To Lead Out Cycle Ride Ahead Para-Cycling International

Inspirational Riders Named To Lead Out Cycle Ride Ahead Para-Cycling International

Four local people who have used cycling to overcome personal set-backs or inspire others to ride are to lead out a parade cycle ride ahead of the Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International.

For the first time, the Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International will take place alongside the UCI Road World Championships and will see world-class para-athletes leave start points in Beverley, Tadcaster and Wetherby.

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Dry Stone Wall Makes For New Feature On Beverley’s Iconic Westwood

Dry Stone Wall Makes For New Feature On Beverley’s Iconic Westwood

A traditional dry stone wall built by Beverley born Australian citizen Emma Knowles has recently become a new feature on Westwood common. Emma is one of only five female Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) Advanced Dry Stone Wallers in the world, and the only advanced waller and instructor operating in the southern hemisphere.

Emma is currently in England fulfilling the requirements of a Fellowship awarded to her by the International Specialized Skills Institute, as well as managing her mother’s estate following the death of Pat Knowles late last year.

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New Treasure House Exhibition Aims To Explain The Mysteries Inside Us

New Treasure House Exhibition Aims To Explain The Mysteries Inside Us

A new exhibition exploring the intriguing work of a local medical illustrator will open at the Treasure House, Beverley, on Saturday, 21 September.

Mysteries Inside Us: Medical Illustrations by Annamaria Dutto will showcase an overview of the artist’s professional practice, and includes early pencil drawings from her training in hospitals and contemporary digital pieces produced using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.  

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Absolutely Cultured And British Council Launch New Bursaries

Absolutely Cultured And British Council Launch New Bursaries

The British Council, in collaboration with Absolutely Cultured, is launching an international mobility bursary for Hull-based emerging cultural leaders.

The funding will see £12,500 distributed as individual bursaries of up to £1,000 which are available to enable an international opportunity that will support professional development for emerging cultural leaders working in arts, education and civil society (including third sector, charities and community-based organisations).

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BEVERLEY RACES : Jardine Expects Five-Star Performance At Beverley

BEVERLEY RACES : Jardine Expects Five-Star Performance At Beverley

Dumfries trainer Iain Jardine challenged Five Helmets to claim a third victory at Beverley in the feature race of the penultimate fixture of the season on Wednesday.

The three-year-old gelding clearly enjoys competing in the East Yorkshire air. After all, he won at Beverley last August, when in the care of Tom Dascombe, before repeating the dose on the Westwood late last month.

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MP Calls For Nominations To The Countryside Alliance Awards

MP Calls For Nominations To The Countryside Alliance Awards

The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Graham Stuart MP is urging the local community to get nominating.

The awards focus on championing rural communities and local produce; celebrating people who go the extra mile to ensure that Britain’s food and farming industry, small businesses and traditional skills can flourish.

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Celebrate National Fitness Day With East Riding Leisure

Celebrate National Fitness Day With East Riding Leisure

National Fitness Day, on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, and help raise awareness of its importance in helping people to lead healthier and active lifestyles.

East Riding Leisure is celebrating this National event by offering a FREE Gym, Swim or Class on the day and the chance to win a free three-month membership.

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Check Before Travel Ahead Of The Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International

Check Before Travel Ahead Of The Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International

Motorists in the East Riding are being advised to check before they travel as there will be a number of temporary road closures ahead of the Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International later this month.

On Saturday, 21 September, some of the world’s top para-cyclists will be taking part in the race, which for the first time is taking place alongside the UCI Road World Championships.

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Beverley Library & Art Gallery Books Prestigious Spot On Historic England List

Beverley Library & Art Gallery Books Prestigious Spot On Historic England List

Beverley Library & Art Gallery has featured in a Historic England list of ‘Eight of England’s most magnificent libraries’.

The Edwardian building on Champney Road, Beverley, is listed among seven other English libraries, ranging from the Gothic style to modern architecture.

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