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Macmillan Announce £1m Investment To Support Local People Affected By Cancer

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018Comments Off

Every year in this area, 2274 people hear the devastating news they have cancer and the number of people living with cancer in this area is set to almost double by 2030. This is why Macmillan Cancer Support are investing £1million into vital cancer services in this area.

An event was held at Castle Hill Hospital where volunteers, fundraisers and committee members were joined by Lady Halifax, the President of Macmillan to hear from Fundraising Managers Becky Read and Clara White, Macmillan Nurse Sarah Guest, and Macmillan Partnership Manager Lorraine McDonald about the exciting investment that is happening right here on our doorsteps.

Beverley Grind Out Result As They Beat Bradford To Go Second

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018Comments Off

Beverley RUFC moved back to second in the table aftert they ground out a result against Bradford Salem is what was a unmemorable dominated by the constant sound of the referee’s whistle.

The referee was pernickety in the extreme throughout the match and, as a result, try as they did, neither side could produce any sort of flowing rugby.

Rangers Avenge Cup Defeat As They Beat Town In HPL

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018Comments Off

Beverley Town faced Hessle Rangers for the second week running, and this time were on the wrong end of the result.

Dan McHale returned to the side in place of Tom Davies and Aldo Hysenaj started upfront with Craig Muirhead, otherwise the side was the same as the one that finished the game last week.

Stress Related Sickness Soars Amongst East Riding Teachers

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018Comments Off

There were 106 teachers in the East Riding on long-term stress leave in 2016/17, up 39% on the previous year, Liberal Democrat research has revealed.

The number of local teachers on long term stress leave has become a serious issue.

Next Phase Of Road Improvements On A614 Starts Next Week

Next Phase Of Road Improvements On A614 Starts This Week

February 19, 2018Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is reminding motorists that the second phase of a £600,000 scheme of major road improvements is about to begin on the A614.

The work will be carried out by Britcon Limited on behalf of the council, and is funded by a contribution from the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Fund. This funding has been secured following the submission of a successful bid by the council.

MAN v FAT Football League Aims To Help Men Lose Weight

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018Comments Off

Local men who want to tackle their weight issues now have the chance to join this incredibly successful weight loss league. Nationally 95% of players lose weight and some players losing go on to lose a staggering 70lbs during the 14 week league.

Beverley Races Gallops Ahead With Exciting Plans For New Season

February 19, 2018Comments Off

Racegoers can expect new themed race meetings, more family-friendly days, new and improved party nights, plus, of course, exhilarating flat racing over one mile and three furlongs on the spectacular Westwood course.

The Beverley Races season gallops out of the stalls with the season opener on April 18 and is quickly into its stride with one of this year’s new highlights – Bygone Beverley – a themed raceday taking us back in time to one of the most defining decades of the 20th century.

Beverley ARLFC Suffer Heavy Defeat At The Hands Of Skirlaugh

February 18, 2018Comments Off

This was a tough day at the office for the blue and golds. Due to a number of absences they went into this final pre-season friendly with a depleted line up.

Regular half-back pairing Lewis Straw and Lewis Poskitt were missing as were Jack Howdle, Chris Johnson, Peter Starling, Josh Poskitt, Billy Riby, Steve Connolly and Ben Bardle. Bradley Kirkby had to pull out shortly before kick off as a precautionary measure not wishing to aggravate a pulled hamstring.

Molescroft Maths Funding Will Multiply Our Schools’ Progress

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018Comments Off

Local MP, Graham Stuart, says a funding boost for Molescroft Primary School will build upon the real progress being made by schools in Beverley and Holderness.

The outstanding school has received cash from the Government’s Strategic School Improvement Fund (SSIF) to develop better maths teaching in other surrounding schools.

How To Help Your Children When They’re Struggling With Assignments

February 17, 2018Comments Off

Helping your children when they’re struggling with assignments can be a challenge in itself. After all the nagging and teary battles, you are likely to dread school assignments as much as they do.

Luckily, hitting the books doesn’t have to be quite as much of an ordeal, and should you feel necessary, you can even buy essay.

Jagger Hopes Town Can Keep Good Run Going As They Face Rangers

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Comments Off

Beverley Town Football Club return to Humber premier League action this weekend as they face Hessle Rangers for the second time in as many weeks.

The sides met last weekend in the East Riding County FA Senior Cup with Town defeating Rangers to book their place in the semi final.

Blue & Golds Face Skirlaugh In Final Game Before New Season Gets Underway

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Comments Off

The blue and golds will play their final pre-season friendly against Skirlaugh this Saturday in the 2PM kick off at Beverley Leisure Centre.

Beverley had to hastily arrange the fixture due to West Bowling pulling out of an arranged friendly between the clubs at short notice.

Sinfonia Viva Bring Classic Classics To Beverley

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Comments Off

Sinfonia Viva will be back in Beverley on Thursday, 22 March at 7.30pm in Toll Gavel United Church for a concert of Classic Classics.

The evening will include youthful masterpieces by Mozart, Elgar and Schubert, and a symphony by the ever-youthful Haydn. His Symphony No 85 sparkles with his characteristic wit and energy.

King’s Church Beverley To Open New Community Halls

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Comments Off

This Sunday will see the official opening of King’s Church’s new extension by the Mayor of Beverley, Anne Willis at 2pm.

The new building, on the Jacob’s Well site, just near Aldi, on Swinemoor Lane, has been constructed by church members themselves, with a little help from friends and other skilled volunteers.

5 Important Reasons Why You Should Make A Will

February 16, 2018February 15, 2018Comments Off

Murray Hills Solicitors, on Railway Street in Beverley say it is important to make a Will.

They say the main reason for making a Will is to ensure your estate goes to the people you want it to and not those you do not, it is to assist your grieving family and take away some of the stress.

Tzars Will Light Up The Night At Tourism Oscars

February 16, 2018February 15, 2018Comments Off

A Hull band who’ve played for the rich and famous all over the world but who remain relatively unknown in their home city, are looking forward to playing a rare major live gig in East Yorkshire next month.

The Tzars style themselves as a weddings and corporate functions band and as such have entertained for major names, including Mercedes-Benz, Shell, Asda and Vision Express. On one occasion they were hired to play for former Formula 1 racing driver and team boss Eddie Jordan’s niece’s wedding.

Enjoy A Country Walk From Etton In Late February

February 16, 2018February 15, 2018Comments Off

On Friday, 23 February, there will be a chance to enjoy a February walk along quiet country lanes and along the Hudson Way, also known as the Beverley to Market Weighton Rail Trail.

The five-mile walk will start outside the Light Dragoon pub in Etton, at 9.30am. It will be an opportunity to spot early spring flowers on the verges and up on the trees.

East Riding Archives Staff Presented With Top National Award

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018Comments Off

Staff at East Riding Archives and Local Studies based at the Treasure House in Beverley have been presented with a coveted national award – The National Archive Accredited Service Award.

Archives and Records Association Board Member Katy Thornton came to the Treasure House to present the award, accompanied by Keith Sweetmore, National Archives Engagement Manager.

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