The first home game for Beverley RUFC of the Yorkshire Division One Rugby Football Union kicked off on Saturday against Old Leodiensians, at Beaver Park.
Beverley needed to bounce back after their narrow defeat the week before away to Old Brodleians and show some of their trademark entertaining rugby – which they did in abundance.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is joining forces with partners across Europe in a project that aims to reduce CO2 emissions and increase bicycle use by 10 per cent within targeted groups.
The council is hosting the first Bicycles and Intelligent Transport Systems (BITS) Cycling Academy in Beverley on Thursday 26 September, with the aim of bringing together anyone interested in smart cycling and the use of intelligent transport systems to increase the uptake and safety of cycling.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council always aims to be at the forefront of introducing innovative ways to improve residents’ experience of using its services.
In December 2018, a paperless billing system was introduced to give householders the option of viewing their bills online, rather than receiving them through the post. The decision was made to move to paperless billing to reduce the amount of paper printed, which is better for the environment.
New Artistic Director, Laurie Sansom, today announced his first production for Northern Broadsides will be a revival of J.M. Barrie’s rarely performed farce Quality Street.
The production will open in February 2020 in Halifax, the home of Quality Street™ the UK’s most popular brand of chocolates. Barrie’s play was so popular in its day that it gave the chocolates their name.
A £2.7million scheme to improve East Riding roads and help protect them against potholes has now been completed for 2019.
As part of its annual surface dressing programme, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s highways maintenance team carried out work at 190 sites across the area during the spring and summer months.
East Riding Libraries are encouraging local residents to take part in a competition being run right across the UK to invite people to get creative and build their ‘library of the future’ out of Lego.
The competition is run by CILIP, the library and information association, and the most innovative and inspired entry will win tickets to Legoland Windsor and £500 for their local library.
Beverley Town Cricket & Recreation Club is set to unveil the new Ivan Usher Stand.
The special event takes place this Sunday, 15 September at 12 noon. During the afternoon there will be a number of events, including a charity football match.
Beverley’s Flemingate centre has claimed gold for a fourth consecutive year in the coveted Yorkshire in Bloom Awards.
Flemingate scooped the Gold Award in the Large Businesses – Including Large Hotels/Shopping Centres/ Caravan Sites category.
Long term Dove House Hospice supporter Michael Miller, has been fundraising throughout 2019 in aid of the hospice and The Daisy Appeal.
Mr Miller has already raised over £2000 for the patients at Dove House through a sponsored cycle ride in the past and is hoping to significantly add to his tally over the next few months.
Dove House Hospice in Hull has secured a donation of over £2,000 thanks to money generated by Co-op’s members in the local area.
The money has been raised as part of Co-op’s membership scheme, whereby Co-op members receive a five per cent reward for themselves with a further one per cent going to local causes when they buy selected own-brand products or Co-op services.
Inspirational presenter, speaker and Paralympian Steve Brown will be in Beverley later this month as he joins in the events ahead of the Yorkshire 2019 Para-Cycling International.
Steve, who is a presenter on programmes such as Countryfile and Springwatch, will be in Saturday Market on Saturday, 21 September to cheer on the para-athletes as they leave Beverley and race to Harrogate.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council says that the reason for them not renewing the lease of a boxing club is so they can expand adult services.
The local authority also adds that Track Fitness and Boxing Club have also seriously breached their agreement on a number of occasions.
Garry Payne, owner of Cafe Velo in Beverley says that East Riding Council deserves a lot of credit for bringing prestigious cycling events to the town.
Later this month the UCI World Championships will be in Beverley, again shining a spotlight on the town to a global audience.
Beverley Braves U7s coach Richard Kirk is thrilled with the new facility. Following a six-year project the Braves finally moved into their new home.
Richard himself has been involved with the juniors for two years but he also played for the Beverley some 30 years ago.
Harvey Barron a former Beverley Braves player has donated his England shirt to the club.
After been selected to play for his country, the youngster presented his shirt to the club. It will now be on be displayed in their new facility on Thurlow Avenue.
Parents were left in utter dismay as they learned that a local boxing club in Beverley faces closure.
News that the East Riding of Yorkshire Council is refusing to extend the lease for the club was delivered at an open public meeting.
Track and Fitness Boxing Club have been told to pack up and vacate their gym on Burden Road.
The club was served the knock blow by East Riding of Yorkshire council who are refusing to renew their lease.
Beverley’s First Gentle Festival is lining up to bring something special to the town.
Taking place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6 October 2019 and organised by Music Living, a not-for-profit organisation, the event will be a wholly inclusive community event to which absolutely everyone is welcome.