More than 519,000 people have visited Ferens Art Gallery in 2017, as Hull celebrated being UK City of Culture and has been hailed the most successful year in its 90 year history. This is an increase of 309 per cent compared to 2014.
Since reopening on 14 January 2017 after a £5.2m major refurbishment, the gallery, operated by Hull Culture and Leisure, has hosted an array of critically acclaimed exhibitions including the world’s most prestigious contemporary art awards the Turner Prize.
Big Beverley Pancake Race is now looking for teams who want show off their flipping and tossing skills for what will a new and exciting event to be staged in the town.
Beverley Town Council along with the Rotary Club of Beverley have joined forces to bring the new flipping event, The Big Beverley Pancake Race to the town this coming February.
Thrillseekers will have the chance to roll back the years and conquer the world’s biggest fun-run – featuring HUGE obstacles – when it comes to the region for the first time in 2018.
Gung-Ho! Seriously Fun 5k will take adults, and kids, back to the days of Total Wipeout, Fun House and It’s A Knockout as they clamber over and through giant inflatables.
Beverley Town Council remain divided and have made no firm decision with regard to their interest in pursuing acquisition of the old building vacated by St Nicholas Primary School.
At the first full council meeting of 2018, cllrs discussed the idea of the Town Council taking on the site though it was agreed further clarification with regard to the status of the site from East Riding of Yorkshire Council was needed before they could move forward.
HU17 Magazine Issue 380 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content including a round out of the weekend sporting action featuring Beverley RUFC, Beverley Town and AFC Walkington.
This Yorkshire Shield competition semi final eventually took place today on the third time of asking at Mallorie Park, Ripon, following two cancellations due to dangerous frozen pitches and a two week Christmas break. The home side played the heavy conditions better and deservedly won 17 – 7.
Opening this Friday on 12 January, Snap Steakhouse is the all new Yorkshire themed Steakhouse that is promising ‘a reight good feed’ at a price that will not break the bank.
Owner Jason Rowe says his move from a smokehouse to causal dining steakhouse will add something new to the town as they look o specialise in steak.
Beverley RUFC Under 15s returned to action with a solid victory against local rivals Pocklington at Beaver Park.
Boosted by the return of long term injured players of Sam Acaster and Tom Barnard they put in a solid performance to overcome an improved Pocklington team.
Beverley RUFC formidable home form remains in place after they saw off Old Rishworthians winning 31-25 at Beaver Park.
Beverley who are still in with a shout of promotion needed to dig deep against a side who physically were far bigger than them but did just that to secure the result.
AFC Walkington boss Richard Twigger says he was really disappointed in his sides performance after they slumped to a 6-2 home defeat against South Cave United.
His side, who have not kicked a ball in six weeks found themselves on the wrong end of a drumming from United who arrived at Broadgates with just two wins all season.
Beverley Town Football Club got 2018 off to the perfect start as they beat Sculcoates Amateurs 7-1 in the Humber Premier League to move fourth in the table.
Ahead of the game Town boss Rich Jagger said his side needed to hit the ground running after the winter break, something they done in some style.
Travel consultant Karl Douglas has outlined why all inclusive holidays for families can offer the perfect solution for their summer holidays.
While going all inclusive does not only offer great value it does not have to mean missing out on exploring the local culture.
Humberside Police are appealing for help to locate a next of kin following the death of Beverley resident Michael Nicholson.
A new activity based group for pre-schoolers is coming to Beverley as Opera North launches its popular Little Singers next week at the East Riding Theatre.
Opera North say they aim to get those tiny toes tapping at their workshops which encourage youngsters to enjoy music in relaxed environment.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is keen to hear from residents and businesses in Hornsea about proposals to redevelop the leisure centre into a multi-service facility for the town.
As part of the plans, millions of pounds will be invested in completely revamping the leisure centre, with new facilities to encourage indoor and outdoor sport and play as well as on relocating the library, customer service centre and resource centre at Parva Road.
Retail giant Debenhams who trade in Beverley at the out of town retail park, Flemingate have issued a profit warning that could see the company close stores and lead to job losses.
Debenhams, who opened in October 2015 and were a ‘key name’ for the retail park blamed a bad Christmas that has seen their profits fall and share price plummet.
A well liked and respected man in Beverley, Tommy Anderson has sadly passed away at the age of 90 years old.
Tommy, who was originally for the North East of England had been living in Beverley for 60 years, during which he became a well known and a much liked member of the community.
Beverley RUFC will resume their season after the festive break with a home tie against Old Rishworthians at Beaver Park this Saturday.
Beverley, who are fourth in the Yorkshire Division One table will be looking to extend their run of four wins on the spin at Beaver Park.