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Partnership Formed To Support Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans And Families

Partnership Formed To Support Forces Personnel, Veterans And Families

September 29, 2017Comments Off

Five local councils have joined forces to strengthen the area’s local Armed Forces Covenants, which support those who are serving, veterans and their families.

Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council have secured £480,000 funding from the Ministry of Defence to form a Sub Regional Armed Forces Covenant Partnership. The funding will enable the local authorities to share good practice, develop training packages and working together to improve the support available for armed forces veterans and their families.

The Beverley Racecourse: A Year to Remember

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017Comments Off

Some have called it “unpretentious”, this lovely little racecourse tucked into the East Riding of Yorkshire, in a market town which bears its same name. Established in 1767 when the first Grand Stand was built, the racecourse has all the makings to be, in fact, pretentious, with a 300 hundred year long history and a solid reputation to boot.

However, it decides not to, keeping both feet firmly on the ground but with head held high. Through modernisation of the stands, race track and facilities, the Beverley Racecourse aims for the stars – and with good reason.

There’s No Compromise At Paradise Farm in Woodmansey

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017Comments Off

When buying a new home these days you quite often have to compromise. You find a beautiful house design but the location isn’t quite right.

Or a great position but the layout of the home isn’t what you want. Well at Paradise Farm, Peter Ward Homes latest development in Woodmansey, its all pretty much perfect and open’s Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October

Details Unveiled To Support A Cultural Legacy Following City Of Culture Year

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017Comments Off

The organisation set up to deliver Hull UK City of Culture 2017 is to carry on as a permanent national arts company based in the city, it has been announced today.

Building on the success of Hull 2017, Culture Company’s core purpose will continue to be commissioning world-class arts programming aimed at residents and visitors and it will work strategically with partners inside the city and across the UK to cement Hull’s reputation as a centre for culture and creativity.

Beverley To Host A Stage Start Or Finish For The 2018 Tour de Yorkshire

September 28, 2017September 28, 20171 Comment

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has welcomed the news that Beverley has been chosen as a start or finish town for next year’s Tour de Yorkshire.

The inaugural race passed through Beverley in 2015. It then played a more prominent role in 2016, when it hosted the race start.

GALLERY : Beverley High School Celebration Event Y7 & Y8

September 28, 2017Comments Off

Beverley High School welcomed Dr Kirsty Clode as their guest speaker for their Celebration Event which acknowledged the achievement of pupils from Year 7 and Year 8.

Dr Clode, gave a talk on how she shaped a career working with global business giants, and through persistence defied the odds to build a career in male dominated world.

Chief Executive Keen To See Beverley Bullet Upgraded To Group Three

September 27, 2017September 27, 20171 Comment

Chief executive Sally Iggulden is keen to see the totescoop6 Beverley Bullet upgraded to a Group Three race.

The renowned five-furlong dash has been won by some exceptional sprinters in recent years, with the £50,000 Listed heat brilliantly claimed by Take Cover this season.

Award Winning Artists Added To Beverley Folk Festival Line Up

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Folk Festival has announced new artist bookings for their 2018 Festival to be held over the weekend 15 – 17th June at Beverley Racecourse.

Organisers are working hard to ensure that this, the 35th annual event, will be a memorable one.

East Yorkshire Brewery Beer Festival Returns For A Second Year

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Comments Off

Organisers of the sell-out Big Sky Beer Festival have announced that the event will return for the second year running.

On October 13 and 14, Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery will welcome hundreds of visitors to the real ale, cider and music event that is organised by Muddy Souls Events at Hunmanby Grange.

Beverley Athletic Club Extends The Hand Of Friendship To All

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Athletic Club will be extending the hand of friendship to all as they host the 2017 Beaver Trail next month.

Taking place on 19 November, club runners and members of the community are being invited to take part in an even that spans back 18 years.

HULL : Get Online With IT sessions

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Comments Off

The annual and biggest digital inclusion campaign in the UK is back and Hull Libraries are hosting taster sessions to get people online.

Now in its 11th year, Get Online Week, between 2 and 8 October, is for anyone who wants to have a go at getting online for the first time and trying to use the internet to do just one thing you’d normally do in a shop or bank, in a doctor’s or chemist, or even over the phone and how the internet can make life easier, cheaper, healthier and more fun.

Rail Operator Has ‘No Intention Of Axing Services’ Says MP

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Comments Off

Northern Rail has no intention of axing direct trains from Beverley to Doncaster, says the MP for Beverley & Holderness graham Stuart.

In a statement released Mr. Stuart, said he has received assurances from Northern Rail that the Bridlington to Sheffield service is very likely to continue its stops at Beverley under the new timetable from May 2018 being finalised by Network Rail.

HULL : RICS Event On Joint Contracts Tribunal

September 27, 2017Comments Off

The RICS Hull & East Yorkshire Local Member Group is hosting a breakfast CPD session to be held at Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP in Hull, on Wednesday 29 November 2017, at 8:30am.

The seminar will include two topics on Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) 2016 and Construction Contracts Dispute Resolution.

Celebrating Apprenticeship Success At Awards Ceremony

September 27, 2017September 26, 2017Comments Off

Hull Training and Adult Education has recognised the achievements of apprentices, learners and businesses at their annual awards ceremony.

Learners and their employers across Business, Creative and Digital, Construction, Engineering, Manufacture, Signmaking, Health, Care, Teaching and Learning sectors celebrated for their achievements during the past year with 15 awards overall.

LTP Offers Local Graduates First Steps On Career Ladder

September 26, 2017September 26, 2017Comments Off

Two University of Hull graduates have started transport planning internships at Beverley-based transport and traffic engineering specialists, Local Transport Projects (LTP).

This is the latest example of LTP providing career opportunities for graduates with an interest and expertise in transport and traffic engineering.

Culture Spreads Its Wings In Hull Paragon Station

September 26, 2017September 26, 2017Comments Off

A huge flock of more than 100 mosaic birds are set to take flight in Hull Paragon Station.

The incredible artwork is the product of a six-month project that has seen 26 artists join dozens of residents from Hull, the East Riding and Lincolnshire to create this stunning installation.

Thrills And Spills Of Hull Fair Returns For 2017

September 26, 2017September 26, 2017Comments Off

Hull Fair, one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs, is set to return to the city for eight days from Friday 6 October until 11pm on Saturday 14 October.

Taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across many country.

A Drumming Master Class With Jeff Rich @ Keldmarsh Primary School

September 26, 2017Comments Off

Pupils at Keldmarsh Primary School in Beverley took part in a Drumming Master Class led by Jeff Rich, the former drummer with the band Status Quo.

The interactive workshop gave pupils a chance to not only see this world famous musician play but also gave them the chance to get hands on experience and play.

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