The Independent Visitors Scheme, which provides independent advice, support and befriending to children looked after across the East Riding, is offering volunteers a chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Volunteers are being sought to become an Independent Visitor, who gives up some of their spare time to befriend and visit a child or young person living in the care of the local authority.
Riva Lounge and Cafe Bar has ceased trading less than two years since it opened at the out of town retail park Flemingate.
News of its closure was met with sadness from some locals, including the founder of the Beverley based charity, Bundles of Joy, Claire Raper.
The Treasure House in Beverley has unveiled its exciting and varied programme of events and exhibitions for 2018.
Although the highlight of 2018 will be the 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition from 14 July to 8 September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced a full programme of events at the popular venue for the next year.
Beverley and East Riding golf club is set to receive over £26,000 to restore the Westwood’s iconic 200 year old Anti Mill, from a pot of cash paid by developers to support recreation and leisure projects.
Last March, East Riding ward Councillor, Denis Healy, encouraged local community clubs to come forward to bid for the money, known as “Commuted Sums,” which is earmarked for leisure and recreation projects.
Hull Trains who provide a direct service between Beverley and London are celebrating after figures published by Transport Focus show one best at when it comes to customer satisfaction.
Hull Trains scored 95pc which 14pc higher than the overall national average score in the National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS) for overall customer satisfaction.
Tiny Treasures at the Treasure House in Beverley are free sessions designed for under 5s to explore the museum and art gallery collections.
Each session has a different theme and includes hands-on activities, which range from messy play to handling objects, and sand play to craft activities.
With the UK being branded as the ‘Fat Man’ of Europe people are being urged to think about the steps they can take to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Figures show that in the UK Obesity is on the increase with the UK leading the way and topping the table with 24.9pc of the population classified as obese.
Bill Kenwright’s ‘Dazzling’ (Sunday Telegraph) production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to Bridlington Spa in October 2018.
This iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country throughout 2017 in celebration of its 30th anniversary, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations.
Members of the Beverley Chamber of Trade were given a presentation as they look to take forward plans to launch an incentive called Beverley BID.
The reason for their interest in taking such an incentive forward is unclear at this point though it is something that will impact numerous businesses through what is essentially an additional tax.
The Royal National Lifeboat institution (RNLI) is looking for volunteers to join a newly established fundraising group in Beverley. The charity is calling on people who are looking for a rewarding new challenge for 2018 to get in touch.
The group will complement the existing RNLI fundraising branch in the town and will work alongside it to help raise vital funds to save lives at sea.
The team at Beercocks in Beverley has over 26 years industry experience and has become the go-to family estate agent in Beverley and Hull The high profile office has recently undergone a major refit and now provides a bright contemporary office located in arguably the very best location in the Town being No 1 Saturday Market.
The team of 5 in Beverley is headed by Tony Wallis who has been valuing and successfully selling residential property in the area East Yorkshire area for 15 years and brings a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the team.
East Riding secondary schools are again celebrating their success in the GCSE league tables announced today by the Department for Education.
East Riding schools are ranked eighth in the Yorkshire and Humber region for Progress 8, the main measure by which schools are now judged following the introduction of new accountability measures.
The Potting Shed in Beverley is bringing back its Yorkshire burrito to celebrate National Yorkshire Pudding Day on 4 February.
No need to settle for just a Mexican dish or British turkey with the trimmings when you could have the very best of both worlds – a Yorkshire burrito.
The full-scale replica of Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth crafted by prisoners of HMP Hull during Hull UK City of Culture 2017 has found a new home in the city.
The plane was originally installed in Paragon Station in February last year as part of Hull 2017’s Creative Communities Programme during the Made in Hull season. Since then it has welcomed around 30,000 people a day, including the Queen, Sadiq Khan and Goldie. Now it is set to move next door to St Stephen’s shopping centre for a year.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 383 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue contains a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17.net web site including a round up the weekend’s sporting action.
Victoria Derbyshire’s recent BBC programme about “uninhabitable” new build properties highlights the quality of construction and corners being cut by house builders in the UK.
It is unbelievable how building inspectors had signed off the properties in Victoria Derbyshire’s programme, which highlighted gas leaks, damp, holes in the floors and cracks in the walls, with issues continuing to appear within the first year after moving in.
Beverley Under 15s travelled to Yarnbury and were greeted by some very wet conditions, but showed true grit and determination in a ferocious game of rugby which the home team eventually won 14-0.
Beverley played some excellent rugby in a first half with most of the play was in the Yarnbury half, birthday boy Harrison Petrie was excellent and a constant menace at the breakdown.
Humber NHS Foundation Trust’s perinatal mental health service is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious British Journal of Midwifery Practice Award.
The team, which supports women in Hull and East Yorkshire who have antenatal and post-natal mental health problems, is in the running for the ‘Team of the Year’ prize.