Canon Jonathan William Baker has been appointed as the new Vicar of Beverley Minster.
The announcement which was made on Sunday will see him take over the role that was created after the departure of Rev Jeremy Fletcher.
Yorkshire Party Want Region To Get Share Of ‘Magic Money Tree’
Members of the Yorkshire Party have posed for pictures for pictures holding a giant cheque outside the offices of MP David Davis.
Standing outside the constituency office in Willerby, Diana Wallis, the Yorkshire Party Parliamentary candidate for Haltemprice & Howden was joined by other members of the party.
Fitmums & Friends Gain Registered Charity Status
Athletics club, Fitmums & Friends is now a registered charity after the Charity Commission for England and Wales approved its application.
Its new status will enable Fitmums & Friends to support more people to become more active through its range of friendly and supportive activity sessions.
Beau Bounds To Bark Glory At Beverley
The Danielle Mooney-trained Beau scorched a trail to glory in the inaugural running of the Burgess Supadog Bark de Triomphe at Beverley on Tuesday afternoon.
After two trials featuring canine speedballs that are trained and owned by jockeys, Mooney’s Collie showed jawdropping pace to seize the day by half a dog’s length.
Commuted Sums Buys Play Equipment In Holme On Spalding Moor
Holme on Spalding Moor Parish Council have received £31,000 in commuted sums to spend on improvements to the play area located on the village playing field. The new equipment will be officially opened on Saturday 5 August.
Developers are required to provide Outdoor Playing Space (OPS) as part of all new residential developments above a certain size.
Yorkshire Day Celebrations Come To Tesco Beverley
The Beverley Tesco Superstore will be hosting a great Yorkshire celebration this Tuesday (1st August).
The event will showcase local produce stocked at stores across the region in honour of Yorkshire Day 2017.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 358
HU17.net Magazine Issue 358 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way, Beverley.
This week’s issue of HU17.net Magazine features a collection of content from the HU17 web site including photos from Tigers Trust NCS night and St Leonards Church Fund Raiser.
George McManus Says MP Graham Stuart is in ‘Denial’ Over NHS Sell Off
Members of the Labour Party in Beverley say MP Graham Stuart is in denial over the governments intentions to sell off the NHS to their business friends.
Their comments come after they released statement in response to plans to sell part of the NHS which Labour say will benefit private sector at tax payers expense.
Hull Man Jailed For Passing Horsemeat Off As Beef
Three men, one from Hull, have today been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to pass horesmeat off as beef. Andronicos Sideras, 55 of Southgate, London, Alex Beech, 44 of Sutton on Hull, and Ulrik Nielsen, 58 of Gentofte, Denmark were sentenced at Inner London Crown Court.
The investigation into the case began with Environmental Health and Trading Standards Officers from Hull City Council.
Greg Whyley Makes Half Century But York Win The Match
York skipper Nick Kay had a day to remember, an excellent all round performance leading to a victory over Beverley Town Cricket Club at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Kay’s 6-48 helped bowl out Beverley for 176 with Greg Whyley top scoring with 54 and Tom Hudson making a credible 36.
Bentham Wins Gold For Team England At Commonwealth Games
Beverley’s Holly Bentham has returned home following winning a Gold Medal for Team England at the Youth Commonwealth Games.
Judo ace, Bentham, took part in the game that were held in the Bahamas beating off competition to clinch gold and climb to the top of the UK rankings.
Stereophonics Announce Intimate Summer Show At Bridlington Spa
Ahead of headlining festival appearances this summer, one of Britain’s best live bands Stereophonics have announced an intimate headline show at Bridlington Spa on Wednesday 23rd August. Tickets go on sale 9am Tuesday 01 August.
Stereophonics have been touring and performing to sell-out crowds across the globe and will headline Kendal Calling on Y Not Festival, Victorious Festival on August 26th ahead of their set at BBC 2 Live In Hyde Park on September 10th.
Celebrate Yorkshire Day With Yorkshire Puddings
Yorkshire folk are being invited to celebrate Yorkshire Day with a special Yorkshire Pudding at Monks Walk.
Yorkshire Day which is Tuesday 1st August, will see the local boozer get creative with one of the most exports from the county.
OUT & ABOUT: Sophie’s NCS Wish @ The Beaver
A group of young people taking part in the Tigers Trust NCS project have raised over £200 for the charity When You Wish Upon a Star.
Held at The Beaver Pub in Beverley, the group held a night of music raising money through donations and selling tickets for a prize draw.
Active Coast Events For The Third Week Of The Summer Holidays
‘Active Coast’ is a full programme of events and activities throughout the school holidays to celebrate sport and culture and allow people to explore, join in, and enjoy the East Riding’s stunning coastline.
Launched two weeks ago, the programme so far has been a huge success, with thousands of people taking advantage of the wide range of activities.
BEVERLEY RACES : Who’ll Be Top Dog At Beverley?
Paul Mulrennan gears up for arguably his biggest challenge on a racecourse at Beverley on Tuesday.
With the eyes of the sporting world fixed upon the East Yorkshire circuit, the Group One-winning jockey is ready to unleash black Labrador Stella in the inaugural running of the Burgess Supadog Bark de Triomphe.
Beverley Town Council: Northern Rail’s Economically Harmful Rail Proposal Must Be Scrapped
Beverley Town Council unanimously agreed a Motion opposing Northern Rail’s plans to scrap the direct rail links connecting Beverley to Doncaster and Sheffield.
The Motion, presented by Councillor Ben Cooper, argued the changes to the 2018 timetable would unacceptably ‘harm and inconvenience the town’. It also called on Northern Rail to implement a full public consultation over any future changes that would affect Beverley.
HULL 2017 : Symposium Explores The Nude In Art
American artist Spencer Tunick and The Ferens’ Curator of Art, Kirsten Simister are just some of the guest speakers invited to take part in a fascinating symposium next month exploring the changing role of the nude in art.
The free event at Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 10 August at 2pm will provide a forum for reflection especially for those who took part in the hugely successful Sea of Hull installation, that took place on 9 July 2016, when 3,200 people posing nude wearing nothing but blue body paint and officially became the UK’s largest ever nude installation.