HU17.net Magazine Issue 446 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
Tesco Beverley Join Other Stores To Celebrate Surplus Food Incentive
Tesco’s Beverley store has joined hundreds of others across the UK to celebrate four years of the supermarket’s surplus food donation scheme.
The store showcased the Community Food Connection scheme, which is run in conjunction with food charity FareShare.
Cycle4Life Challenge Week Kicks Off In Beverley With Bike Fest
A week-long festival of cycling will be held across the East Riding in June to encourage people of all ages to get on their bikes.
The annual Cycle4Life Challenge Week, now in its fifth year, will involve six days of bike-themed events with fun challenges and activities on two wheels for families, schoolchildren and school staff.
British Modern Art Greats To Feature In Stunning Ferens Art Gallery Exhibition
An exhibition featuring some of the most famous names of modern British art is coming to Ferens Art Gallery this summer.
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change explores over a century of creative achievement by a diverse body of artists whose loves and fears, doubts and dreams mirror our own.
Longcroft Gospel Choir To Perform At All Saints’ Church
The Longcroft Gospel Choir will be performing at All Saints’ Church, Bishop Burton on Friday 5 July.
Founded and directed by Jonathan Chapman, the Longcroft School Gospel Choir is well known in the local area. They regularly perform at parties, ceremonies, weddings and music concerts.
Missing Swing Will Be Replaced As A Matter Of Urgency
A missing swing will be replaced as a matter of urgency says Councillor David Boynton. His comments come after he was contacted with regard to swing going missing from the local play area.
Cllr Boynton says that while this may seem like a trivial issue, he was pleased it was brought to his attention.
Patrick Coyle Set For A Futuristic Performance At Ferens Art Gallery
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle will deliver a site-specific performance entitled Kingstupon Hull Stumption in the city centre on Thursday 25 July.
The performance is a guided walking tour of a fictional water-bottling plant, where Coyle speaks a futuristic local language to explain how the people of Hull have adapted.
Yum! Festival Launches Search For Amateur Cook Of The Year
A leading food festival has begun the search for the region’s finest kitchen creations with a call-out for amateur chefs to share their secrets.
The Yum! Festival of Food and Drink has joined forces with Hull College Hospitality and Catering School to present the Hull and East Yorkshire Community Cook of the Year challenge.
Honour For ‘Inspirational’ Council Officer For Work With Children And Families
An ‘inspirational’ council officer has been made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her work with children and families across the East Riding.
Bridget Bennett, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s service manager for early years and family support, has worked as a social worker in front line practice since 1977. She has worked in the East Riding since 1999, having previously managed a family centre in York.
BEVERLEY RACES : Swann Flying High For Big Day At Beverley
Scunthorpe Utd chairman Peter Swann is optimistic of another successful cross-Humber raid on Beverley in two of the biggest races of the season on Saturday.
Swann is an enthusiastic owner and, along with mother-in-law Barbara Wilkinson and other family members, has enjoyed great success at Beverley under the Cool Silk Partnership banner.
June Sees Return Of Popular Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition
Excitement is building in Beverley for the return of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
This will be the third year that is has visited Beverley. The popular exhibition will be open to the public in the Treasure House from Saturday, 22 June to Saturday, 14 September.
People’s Champion Jimmy White Scores Maximum At Beverley C Club
People’s Champion Jimmy White raised the roof at the Beverley C Club when he scored a 147. The snooker legend was at the club as a result of a special event that saw him take on 8 members.
80 people snapped up tickets for the event which was hosted by another great from the game John Virgo.
Fir Tree Nursery School Praised By MP After Outstanding Ofsted Result
MP Graham Stuart has praised Fir Tree Nursery School after they were awarded an Outstanding by Ofsted.
The MP for Beverley and Holderness says the news of their achievement is fantastic for the area. He also says it is clear children who attend are receiving the best care.
Portable Building On Holme Church Lane Sparks Concerns From Resident
Local residents have raised concerns after portable building appeared on Holme Church Lane.
The resident, who has asked not be named says that the building is an eyesore and should certainly not be stored there.
Clock Face Miners Head To Leisure Centre For NCL Clash
Beverley ARLFC will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at home to league leaders Ince Rose Bridge.
Scott Taylor and his side will welcome Clock Face Miners to the Beverley Leisure Centre for the 2.30PM match.
New Owners To Take On Tokenspire Business Park After £11M Deal
Tokenspire Business Park in Beverley has been sold in a deal worth over £11M. Located on the edge of Beverley Tokenspire Business Park is home to a number of businesses.
The site which covers 320,000 sq was sold by London and Scottish Property Investment Management (LSPIM) on behalf of Regional REIT.
BEVERLEY RACES : Dream Shot Fired Up For Beverley Mission
James Tate expects a big show from Dream Shot when the speedy colt goes for gold in the Truckingby Brian Yeardley Two-Year-Old Trophy at Beverley on Saturday.
The young son of Dream Ahead showed a touch of quality on his debut at Goodwood when he defeated Spanish Angel by a neck in a five-furlong novice auction stakes.
Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge To Take Off This Summer
There will be a chance to join East Riding Libraries and Customer Services on Planet Library this summer for an out-of-this-world adventure!
The Summer Reading Challenge, produced by the Reading Agency, returns to East Riding Libraries with the theme of ‘Space Chase’ inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969.