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FCUK’D: New Show By Hull Writer And Director Niall Ransome To Open In London

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017Comments Off

It is estimated that around 100,000 children run away from home every year. Hull-born Niall Ransome, member of Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre Company, explores this important issue in FCUK’D: an alternative show for the festive period, backed by Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Dealing with themes of abandonment, loyalty, family, and the real experiences of young working-class lads in Britain today. Drawing on his experiences of growing up in Hull, in FCUK’D Niall tells the brutal and heartfelt story of a teenage boy who kidnaps his younger brother in an attempt to flee his decrepit council flat and escape his daily encounters with the authorities.

Over 100 Volunteers Turn Out To Help Woodmansey Primary School

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017Comments Off

Woodmansey Primary School parent, teacher and friends association (PTFA) advertised for volunteers and the community did not disappoint.

Well over a 100 volunteers of all ages turned out to support a tree planting session at Woodmansey School.

Cllr Healy To Urge Local Authority To Get Behind Beverley To York Railway Line

November 30, 2017Comments Off

Councillor Denis Healy says that he will be urging the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to get behind the reinstatement of the Beverley to York railway line.

On the day that the Government announced a £47bn overhaul of the railway network, including restoring rail capacity lost in the 1960s and 1970s, which closed down in 1965.

Ben Shires Delighted To Support Local Charity Go Kids Go

November 29, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

Ben Shires says he is delighted to support the local charity Go Kids Go.

The CBBC Presenter comments came after he visited a local school in Beverley with the charity where he took part in one of their workshops.

Not Just Another Brick In The Wall

November 29, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

A rare and wonderful opportunity for a group of 60 pupils to display a collaborative piece of art work in a public space at the East Riding Theatre.

With guidance from local artist Emma Garness, the challenge for all 60 pupils from year 6 at Beverley Minster Primary School were set a challenge.

Hull’s Young Writers And Illustrators Make Their Mark

November 29, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

Eight talented young writers and illustrators have been announced as winners of the J Venn Young Writers’ Competition by Hull Libraries this week.

The youngsters, who range from seven-14 years-old, will see their work in print at the end of the year in an anthology published by Hull Libraries.

Graham Stuart Visits Shining Local Business Example In Burstwick

November 28, 2017Comments Off

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, praised Modular Building Manufacturers Paragon Space as he visited the local business at their Burstwick site. The small company, which employs 11 members of staff, have recently won a five-year hire contract with the NHS to provide temporary consultant rooms for Weybridge Hospital.

Paragon Space have been operating in Burstwick for three years and, having built up from scratch, now design, manufacture and install modular buildings for clients across the UK.

Ice And Snow On The Roads – Drivers Urged To Take Care

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

Drivers in the East Riding are being urged to take extra care this week as temperatures drop and wintery conditions bring sleet/snow and ice across the county.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Winter Services spreaders will be out treating the precautionary road network with rock salt this evening before temperatures plummet.

Town’s Reserves Perfect Start Comes To An End As Cave Go Top

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Town Reserves suffered their first defeat of the season to fellow pace setters North Cave as they were 3-1 in the East Riding County League.

Both sides went into this game with 100pc record but a good start by North Cave gave them the slight edge as the sides battled to get afoot hold in the game.

Blue & Golds To Compete In National Conference League

November 28, 20171 Comment

Director of Rugby at Beverley ARLC Pat Howdle says the club are delighted their application to play in the Nation Conference League has been accepted.

News that the Blue & Golds will step up was further boosted with confirmation the club will also take part in the Challenge Cup, entering the competition at the first round stage.

Rich Jagger Says Draw With Westella Was Better Than Nothing

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Town Football Club drew for the first time this season sharing a 0-0 with Westella, a result manager Rich Jagger says was better than nothing.

Town have been out action for the past few weeks with no Humber Premier League fixtures though the lack of games gave Jagger’s men time to recover and for injuries to heel.

Father Christmas And Music Groups To Bring Festive Cheer To Shoppers

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

Tesco’s in Beverley have released a list of events they will be holding in the run up to Christmas as they open their doors to welcome in local groups.

Starting on the 6 December until the 24 December, Christmas Eve, a range of Beverley based charities will be fund raising.

HU17.net Magazine Issue 375

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

HU17.net Magazine Issue 375 featuring a range of content from the HU17 web site including, Cherry Burton School Rock the 80s and Beverley Town Tigers.

The latest edition of HU17.net Magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.

Weekend Of Christmas At Sewerby Hall And Gardens Is This Weekend!

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

The first ever Weekend of Christmas is taking place this weekend (Saturday and Sunday 2 and 3 December) at Sewerby Hall and Gardens.

Most of the individual events included in the Weekend are free of charge – after payment of admission to Sewerby Hall and Gardens – although there is a small extra charge for the Photobooth and the donkey rides on both days.

Beavers U15s End Losing Streak With Victory Away At Driffield

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017Comments Off

This weekend saw Beverley RUFC under 15s end a six-match losing streak with a very convincing victory over Driffield.

The Scoring started early for Beverley with Tom Barnard making a typical catch and side stepping run, to score under the posts inside the first 5 minutes, a try that he converted.

Finale Of Year-Long Hull 2017 Project Exploring Effects Of Dementia

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017Comments Off

The finale of an inspirational year-long project exploring the lives of people living with dementia takes place in Hull this Friday.

The Butterfly Effect, part of the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 programme, has celebrated individual stories whilst inviting people to question their preconceptions of what life with dementia is like through various workshops.

Pathway Team Wins Social Worker Of The Year Award For Children’s Services

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Pathway team is celebrating after winning the national Social Worker Team of the Year Award 2017.

The team, which supports looked-after young people and care leavers from the age of 16 years, won the award as a result of its outstanding work with children and their families.

Local Cycle Maps Can Now Be Downloaded Onto Your Smart Phone Or Tablet

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has made its cycle maps, taking in a number of routes across the East Riding, available on smart phones and tablets.

Designed by the authority’s transport policy team, the maps can be found on the council’s website and downloaded using simple step-by-step instructions onto Garmin, MemoryMap or SatMap devices.

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