It’s Different For Girls, a brand new musical by local all-female theatre company She Productions, is inspired by Hull’s own pioneering 1960s girl band, Mandy & the Girlfriends.
Their unique all-girl line-up attracted the crowds both in their home town, London, and eventually took them to perform to the US troops in Germany.
Hull’s economic growth is ahead of rates seen across the UK, according to official figures released.
In the past two years, Hull’s economic output – currently valued at £5.6 billion – has seen growth at levels beyond the national average, data released by the Office for National Statistics shows.
We must take back control before it’s too late – that was the message when Labour Party activists took to the streets of Beverley on Saturday.
Hundreds of people took the opportunity to tell Party members of their fears that Britain is moving towards a no deal Brexit outcome.
In perfect playing conditions both sides contributed to an enjoyable game in the crisp autumn sunshine providing plenty of entertaining running rugby.
Beverley RUFC were clearly the classier of the two teams and they turned it on in the second half with some exhilarating play to bring them a comfortable victory.
Little Rock Stars is a new music group that has been started in Beverley by a former teaching assistant, Laura Douse, that uses music to enhance a child’s development.
Through using music, Laura says Little Rock Stars offers both parents and their children a chance to learn and most importantly have fun.
Pig and Whistle owner, James Allcock says he is looking forward to this year’s Beverley Food Festival and having a stall at the event for the first time.
James, who opened his Sow Hill bistro in June 2017 feels the Beverley Food Festival is great opportunity to meet food lovers and others from the industry.
The East Riding Festival of Words will focus on Location, Location, Location on Sunday, 21 October, with a series of events at Beverley Art Gallery.
The day will be a chance to explore the allure of houses in literature – where would our favourite novels be without those idyllic cottages overlooking the sea?
East Riding Leisure is celebrating National Customer Service Week next week, giving an opportunity for customers to get to know their local leisure centre team better.
Several of the ten leisure centres across the East Riding will be holding customer forums during National Customer Service Week, including managers’ surgeries, and a range of events including opportunities to meet the staff.
The historic market town of Beverley has been confirmed as the start location for the very first day of competition of the Yorkshire 2019 UCI Road World Championships.
The route and schedule for next year’s event was announced today (Wednesday, 26 September) in Innsbruck, Austria, where the 2018 championships are drawing to a close.
A new joint venture for local sports training provider, Sportsability will help the company stake its claim in the burgeoning fitness industry, with use of the gym and facilities for its learners at Cottingham Parks.
The move aims to enhance the courses for fitness instructing and personal training, through the Active IQ qualifications Sportsability provides.
A huge 5k run featuring some of the world’s biggest inflatable obstacles is heading to Hull for the first time this weekend – and it’s all down to social media users from the city.
Gung-Ho! has toured the UK with its huge inflatable obstacle for four years, with more than 120,000 people taking part along the way.
A fashion show being organised by the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal will be held next month with those behind the event saying they are hoping for a full house.
Taking place on 16 October, the Fashion Show will return to its spiritual home, The Beverley Memorial Hall, almost 5 years since the show was last held there.
Beverley Beavers u10 squad started the new season with games against Scarborough and Bridlington away at the Scarborough ground.
On arrival the weather delivered the ultimate test for both players and parents as the chilly wind and rain blew across the pitch.
A high end retailer could be on their way to Beverley taking on a prime retail unit that has sat empty for a number of years after being vacated by Wilko.
While the retailer in question has not confirmed they are indeed about to open in the historic market town, information received by HU17.net would appear they are.
East Riding Libraries now offer Games Groups – a chance to enjoy a wide range of games and meet new people.
Eleven libraries across the area have been provided with a Scrabble set and a games compendium with equipment and instructions for 30 games, including chess, draughts, ludo, snakes and ladders, Yahtzee, a pack of cards, dice and dice cup, dominoes, and Halma.
Photos featuring Beverley RUFC and Bridlington Mariners who took to the field at t Beaver Park on Saturday.
Beverley won the game 62-17 making it two wins from two. The Beavers second string return to action next weekend when they will again be at home against Malton.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 415 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 he HU17 Web Site.
A number of local projects that support innovation, businesses, skills and employment are enjoying a share of European funding
The Advantage Coast Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Programme is a £6.9 million investment from the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund and is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council in partnership with Scarborough Borough Council, and aims to support less affluent communities within Scarborough, Bridlington and Filey.