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MP Backs Exhibition Charting Women’s Fight For Democratic Equality

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018Comments Off

MP Graham Stuart is getting behind a new exhibition that charts the fight for women’s suffrage and democratic equality to mark the 100th anniversary of the first women receiving the right to vote and to stand for election as Members of Parliament.

Telling the hidden story of the valiant fight by women for universal suffrage the exhibition explores the campaigning, the protests and the achievements while also examining where we are today, and shows that anyone can make change happen and exercise their democratic.

Champions Head North To Cumbria As They Take On Barrow Island

Barrow Island Next Up For Champions As They Head North To Cumbria

August 9, 2018August 13, 2018Comments Off

NCL Division Three Champions Beverley will hit the road this weekend as they head north to Cumbria to take on Barrow Island.

Head Coach Scott Taylor and his side are now looking to complete the season undefeated, and with just four games remaining this is a goal his side believe they can achieve.

Beverley Town Cricket Club Rack Up The Points

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018Comments Off

Last weekend brought a bumper crop of points for Beverley Town Cricket Club as they recorded two wins and three winning draws from their five games.

HU17.net Magazine Issue 409

August 9, 2018Comments Off

HU17.net Magazine Issue 409 is out and is available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way in Beverley.

This week’s issues features a selection of content including local news and round up of the sporting action from the weekend.

Spectacular Opening Ceremony Opens Pony Championships

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018Comments Off

A stunning opening ceremony officially opened a highly prestigious international equestrian event at Bishop Burton College.

The college is this week hosting the FEI European Championships for Ponies at its campus near Beverley, in East Yorkshire.

Beverley Now Waiting Blooming Judges Final Decision

Beverley Now Waiting For Blooming Judges Final Decision

August 8, 2018August 8, 20181 Comment

Beverley has to wait and see the outcome of a visit to the town by the Britain in Bloom judges to see how they fared in the national competition.

Months of effort and planning by Beverley Town Council, Beverley in Bloom, countless volunteers and with support from East Riding of Yorkshire saw Beverley transformed for Britain in Bloom.

Beauty From Chaos – Flower Show Pays Tribute To Armed Forces

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018Comments Off

SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity have joined forces with St. Mary’s Church in Beverley to stage a spectacular professionally designed Flower Festival called Beauty From Chaos.

Running from 9-12 August, the event created to Commemorate 100 years since the end of WWI, mark the Royal Air Force centenary and give thanks to those who have served.

Humber Bridge Country Park Experience Receive Lottery Backing

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has received a confirmed National Lottery grant of £724,000 towards a £968,869 scheme to deliver The Humber Bridge Country Park Experience.

Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, the project aims to restore Hessle Whiting Mill – adding an additional floor and interpretation – deliver a full activity programme, employ a heritage education officer, improve the existing stepped access and undertake improvement works to underpasses and pathways.

International Beach Volleyball Festival Hits The East Coast This Saturday

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018Comments Off

This weekend will see an international volleyball festival in Bridlington, with fun and excitement for all the family.

Bridlington will be the UK’s sole host for the 2018 CEV (Confederation of European Volleyball) Beach Volleyball Festival, which will run alongside the UK Pro Beach Volleyball Tour (UKBT) Event on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August at Bridlington South Cliff Beach (below Park & Ride).

Beverley: Alleged Attempted Robbery At Petrol Station

August 7, 2018September 6, 2018Comments Off

Humberside Police have a released an image of a man they would like to speak with who they say tried to hold up a petrol station in Beverley.

Police say they think the man in question was carrying some sort of weapon are are appealing for help from the local community to identify him.

Beverley Riders Take Part In Their Latest Rounds At Thruxton

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018Comments Off

Round seven of the British Superbike Championship was held around Thruxton, the UK’s fastest circuit, and notoriously known not to be kind to tyre wear.

Saturday saw Beverley racers, Jordan Rushby (Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship), James Westmoreland (Dickies British Supersport Championship), and Sam Christie (Rider) along with passenger Adam Christie (Hyundai British Sidecar Championship) complete qualifying sessions in their respective championships.

Residents Views On Town Centres, Retail And Leisure To Be Sought

August 7, 20181 Comment

A study focusing on town centres, retail and leisure will be undertaken in the East Riding as part of the evidence base for a future review of the East Riding Local Plan.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has appointed WYG to carry out the work that will look at assessing and providing recommendations relating to the future of town centres across the East Riding, along with providing capacity figures for additional retail and leisure floor space over the plan period to 2036.

Police Appeal After Thieves Pinch £19K Worth Of Jewellery

August 6, 2018Comments Off

Humberside Police are appealing to members of the public for help to locate thieves who stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from a home in Dunswell.

In a statement released police say that the thieves got away with designer watches, rings, glasses and necklace’s in the raid.

New College Chief Want Students To Be Able To Follow Their Dreams

August 6, 2018Comments Off

The new Chief Executive and Principal of Bishop Burton College has outlined his vision to lead an “outstanding” institution where students are given the platform to follow their dreams.

Bill Meredith has been officially announced as the new permanent Chief Executive and Principal after covering both positions in an acting capacity for 10 months.

Blue & Golds Claim Celtic Scalp In Front Of TV Cameras

August 5, 20181 Comment

Beverley ARLC kept up their impressive home form as they beat Dewsbury Celtic 40-6 in front of huge crowd and the TV cameras at the Beverley Leisure Centre.

Beverley’s match with play-off contenders gave the club the opportunity to showcase just how far they have come and also how the development of the game in Beverley is key to the club.

East Riding Theatre Announce Award-Winning Play For Autumn

August 4, 2018August 4, 2018Comments Off

As part of the Theatre’s Autumn/Winter season, East Riding Theatre (ERT) are delighted to announce that the next in-house production to be staged in Beverley will be ART by Yasmina Reza.

Translated by Christopher Hampton ART and opens at ERT on the 27 September and runs until the 20th October.

Beverley’s Televised Fixture Will Be Accessible to 18 Million People

August 4, 2018Comments Off

Newly crowned champions Beverley ARLC will welcome to Dewsbury Celtic to the Beverley Leisure Centre this afternoon with the sides going head to head in what will be a live televised game.

Beverley’s game will be shown on the channel ‘Freesports’ from 3PM in partnership with Rugby AM bringing the grassroots game to viewers across the Europe.

Libraries To Host Creative Writing Workshops For Children

August 4, 2018Comments Off

A local children’s writing competition is returning for its second year following the success of its launch in 2017.

The JVenn Young Writers’ Competition was launched by the JVenn Foundation and Hull Libraries in a bid to promote creative writing and literacy in Hull.

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