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Beverley Voted The ‘Best’ At Yorkshire In Bloom Awards

September 14, 2017September 18, 2017Comments Off

The awards were the culmination of months of planning and preparation by Beverley Town Council officials and the dedicated team of volunteers from the Beverley in Bloom group.

The Bloom group and the Yorkshire in Bloom entry is managed and coordinated by Beverley Town Council with the stated aims of improving floral displays throughout town, promoting a heightened sense of community spirit and civic pride, making Beverley an even better place to in which to live, work and visit, as well as stimulating voluntary work and partnership working between community groups and local businesses.

Beavers Colts Eliminated From Yorkshire Cup On Away Team Rule

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017Comments Off

Beverley RUFC Colts were knocked out of the Yorkshire Cup by Pocklington on the ‘Away Team’ rule after they drew 12-12 at Beaver Park.

Pocklington enjoyed the lion share of possession and territory though it was Beverley who took the lead when Brandon Leggett broke through to run 50 yards to score.

Worldwide Spin In Public Day At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017Comments Off

Saturday, 16 September sees the return of the Worldwide Spin in Public Day at Sewerby Hall and Gardens where, between 11am and 3pm.

Visitors will be able to learn about the fascinating craft of weaving, spinning and dyeing.

Emotive Street Performance Set To Take Place In Hull’s Old Town

September 13, 2017Comments Off

A powerful and emotive street performance drawing links between the slave trade and the repression of those living with a disability is taking place in Hull this Friday.

Slave to the Senses is a factual, contemporary and theatrical production performed by adults with learning difficulties.

OUT & ABOUT : Roy Waller & Carol Payman Celebrate Their Retirement

September 13, 2017Comments Off

Roy Waller and Carol Payman were joined by friends, family, customers and former employees as they celebrated their retirement.

The couple who enjoyed many happy years running the Dog & Duck in Walkington are heading overseas as they move to Tenerife.

East Riding College First To Gain Chartered Status in Yorkshire

September 13, 2017September 12, 2017Comments Off

East Riding College is the first college in Yorkshire to gain Chartered status something they say is a testament to the high quality of teaching on offer.

The Chartered Institution for Further Education announced they were pleased to welcome its first member from Yorkshire.

MP Makes Strong Case To Save Holderness MIUs After Referral Decision

September 13, 2017September 12, 2017Comments Off

Graham Stuart has welcomed Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s decision to refer the decision to close the Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) at Hornsea and Withernsea to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP).

The panel, an advisory non-departmental public health body, specialise in reviewing cases involving changes to NHS services.

Libraries Launch New Writing Competition For 7-14 Year-Olds

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017Comments Off

Hull Libraries is inviting Hull’s youngest writers to show off their talent in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation.

The Venn Young Writers’ Competition is open to children aged seven-14 and gives young people the opportunity to see their work in print.

UNISON Condemns Derisory And Divisive Pay Offer

September 12, 2017Comments Off

The Humberside Police Staff UNISON branch condemns the decision by the government to only offer pay rises to Police Officers and Prison Officers as divisive and derisory.

Branch Secretary Tony Green warns “Yet again our Police Staff members are forgotten and once again are being treated like a second class workforce, despite providing essential services for our communities and making up 40% of the police workforce nationally.

BRIDLINGTON : Eric Idle’s Spamalot Comes To Bridlington Spa

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017Comments Off

Funnier than the black death! Spamalot is back in a brand-new production from Selladoor Productions and Mercury Theatre Colchester.

Spamalot transfers from its critically acclaimed run in Colchester embarking on a UK tour, including Bridlington Spa Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 September.

CCTV Images – Can You Identify This Man?

September 12, 2017Comments Off

Humberside Police are appealing to members of the public for help in solving a theft from the Asda store in Beverley.

CCTV images released show the man they say stole alcohol from the shop back in July and also in August this year.

Photography Exhibition Is Now A Part Of The Community

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017Comments Off

The Viewfinder Photographic Society’s (VPS) annual photography exhibition in Skidby gets underway once again at the beginning of October this year.

Figures show that visitor numbers broke all records last year, proving that the free exhibition of club members’ images is now a well-established and appreciated fixture in the community’s calendar of events.

Funding Boost For Hull Royal Infirmary A&E Welcomed By MP

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017Comments Off

Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed the announcement of a £981,000 cash injection for the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which will be used to improve Accident and Emergency (A&E) services at Hull Royal Infirmary.

The cash boost, announced by Minister of State for Health Philip Dunne, is designed to improve first-line responses in A&E departments. More money is being spent on necessary equipment, staff and infrastructure to ensure that each patient receives a quick and thorough assessment.

HU17.net Magazine Issue 364

September 12, 2017Comments Off

HU17.net Magazine issue is out and available to purchased from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.

This week’s edition of HU17.net Magazine includes photos from Roy Waller & Carol Payman retirement party and a roundup of the weekend sporting action.

Residents Urged To Sign The Tidy Pledge To Keep The East Riding Clean

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017Comments Off

Residents are being asked to sign a pledge to Keep the East Riding Tidy as part of a campaign to reduce litter and fly-tipping.

The Tidy Pledge campaign has been launched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s streetscene services in an effort to encourage residents to take more responsibility for their rubbish.

UK Tradespeople At Heart Of Innovative New Hull App Trade Chimp

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017Comments Off

Help is on the way for tradespeople around the country with the launch of innovative tech trades services company, Trade Chimp. The emergence of Hull-based Trade Chimp www.tradechimp.co.uk will bring much needed operational and administrative support to trades people and small trades businesses with up to 10 staff, including electricians, plumbers, and painters and decorators. Simple to use, the Trade Chimp user-friendly job management software package can be downloaded as…

Evans Halshaw Celebrates The Four Millionth Astra

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017Comments Off

Local retailer, Evans Halshaw with locations in Hull and Beverley, is celebrating this week as one of the most-loved cars produced in the UK, the Vauxhall Astra, comes off the Vauxhall production line for the four millionth time.

The iconic vehicle, which was first produced back in 1979, has sold almost 20 million units across Europe since launch and has continually evolved to meet changing consumer demands.

Trust Collapse Sparks Calls Council To Take Over Impacted School

Trust Collapse Sparks Calls For Council To Take Over Impacted School

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017Comments Off

The collapse of the Wakefield City Academies Trust which has left Goole High School in turmoil has led to campaigners calling for the return of failed schools to local authority control.

When Goole High School became an Academy in 2011 it was rated as Excellent. After 6 years under the control of the Academy Trust it’s now mired in failure.

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