Photos from the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club who held their Midsummer Gathering in Beverley.
A nice evening saw vast crowds take in the sights as the town centre was transformed into a car show featuring range of classic cars.
Figures Show Not Enough Affordable Homes Are Being Built In Beverley
Councillor Denis Healy is calling on East Riding of Yorkshire Council to make sure that property developers build the right proportion of affordable homes.
Figures revealed show that developers are being allowed to build too many expensive executive homes, whilst falling short of the Council’s targets for smaller, more affordable properties.
Lack Of Food Hygiene Skills Putting Residents At Risk
People in the Yorkshire and Humber region are still putting themselves at risk of food poisoning through lack of knowledge of food hygiene, according to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
A recent survey carried out by the FSA to mark the start of Food Safety Week, revealed many people were not familiar with the four “c’s” of food hygiene – chilling, cooking, cleaning and avoiding cross-contamination.
Brewery Team Wins Fundraising Dragon Boat Race
An East Yorkshire brewery’s team of oarsmen stormed into first place when they competed in the Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers’ dragon boat race at Wykeham Lakes recently.
The sixteen-strong team Wold Top Warriors, comprising staff, family and friends of Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery, was one of 26 teams entering the races that took place on Sunday June 11.
Learn About Bridlington’s Regeneration And Business Support Available
Bridlington’s regeneration projects and the support available to local businesses will be among the topics highlighted at two meetings next week.
The Bridington Renaissance Partnership will review its activities from the past year and its priorities for the year ahead when it holds its annual general meeting – which is open to the public – at 6pm on Thursday 29 June at Bridlington Spa.
Pride In Hull Adds More Names To Bewitching Line-Up
Pride in Hull are delighted to announce that Irish pop sensations B*Witched and drag superstar La Voix will be entertaining audiences in Queen’s Gardens on Saturday 22 July as part of Pride in Hull’s spectacular show that kick-starts Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s LGBT 50 week.
The latest additions are joining an already packed line-up featuring Marc Almond, Sonia, Cleopatra and many more.
Indigo Studios Open Day An Overwhelming Success
Indigo Studios owner India Alton says that the opening event held was an overwhelming success and that she could not have asked for anything more.
Now open to the public Indigo Studios boasts the tallest poles in the region for people to hone their pole dancing skills.
Hugh Rice Jewellers Gets Into The Classic Car Show Spirit
Hugh Rice Jewellers and Chopard are proud to be taking part in Beverley’s Midsummer Gathering hosted by East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club this evening.
Hugh Rice’s Beverley Toll Gavel store will be staying open late to showcase their range of luxury Chopard watches and jewellery accessories.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 352
HU17.net magazine issue 352 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week’s issues features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 web site including a roundup of the weekend sporting action.
Classic Cars Head To Beverley For Annual Midsummer Gathering
This evening, Wednesday 21 June Beverley will play host to the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club as they take over the town centre for their annual show.
Hundreds of classic cars will be on display from 6PM as the club host their Beverley Midsummer Gathering meeting.
Residents Warned Not To Give Waste Or Scrap Metal To Cold Callers
Residents in the East Riding and Hull are being warned not to use the services of cold callers offering to take away scrap metal and waste.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has issued the warning following a court case in which a Hull man was prosecuted after rubbish he gave to two men was later found dumped in a drainage ditch in Benningholme, near Skirlaugh.
Art Explores What It Means To Be ‘Homeless And Rootless’ In Hull
Local artists are working with homeless people in Hull to examine why people within our society become abandoned and forgotten.
The unique art exhibition, part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, opens at St Mary’s Church on Sunday (June 25).
Former Rugby Coach Gary Wilkinson Tackles Summertime Pests
From coaching national and international rugby teams to protecting properties from infestations of rodents, Elite Pest Control’s Gary Wilkinson has had a varied career and, with 32 years of experience in the industry, is sure to be able to humanely pest proof any business premises or private property.
After a fruitful career in rugby, which saw him coach teams such as the first team at Hull Kingston Rovers, Hull FC’s under 23 squad, Ideal ABI, the Great Britain students team and the Sheffield Eagles, Gary is turning his full attention to his business, Elite Pest Control.
On Your Bike : Cherry Burton Pre-School Families Cycle Humber Bridge
In a true show of community spirit, families from Cherry Burton and beyond gathered at the Humber Bridge last weekend to take part in a sponsored bike ride across the bridge to raise vital funds for local charity Cherry Burton Pre-school.
Despite a ferocious wind, supporters of this local charity in ages ranging from one year old to 73 years old, battled across the bridge on bikes, trikes, scooters and on foot, to the finish line where they were greeted by family and friends. All the children who took part have been busy earning sponsorship for this challenge and will altogether have raised around £700 for the Pre-school.
GALLERY II : St Mary’s School Sports Day F12
Photos from St Mary’s Primary School who hosted their annual sports day for Foundation, year 1 and year 2 pupils.
Pupils tackled a range of races that put their skills and perseverance to the test as they participated in activities like the egg and spoon race, the tricky balancing race, skipping and obstacle course.
GALLERY I : St Mary’s School Sports Day F12
Photos from St Mary’s Primary School who hosted their annual sports day for Foundation, year 1 and year 2 pupils.
Pupils tackled a range of races that put their skills and perseverance to the test as they participated in activities like the egg and spoon race, the tricky balancing race, skipping and obstacle course.
British Heart Foundation Teach Life-Saving Skills To Society Team
Staff at Beverley Building Society teamed up with local British Heart Foundation representatives to learn the life-saving skill of CPR.
On average 867 in East Yorkshire alone die coronary heart disease. The British Heart Foundation aims to fund thousands of research projects around the UK that are fighting heart disease.
LGBT 50 Concert I Feel Love Tickets Out This Week
Tickets for the closing concert of a week-long celebration in Hull marking the 50th anniversary of sexual freedom in the UK go on sale on Friday (23 June).
Coinciding with Hull’s status as UK City of Culture 2017, the 50th anniversary of the start of decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK will be marked with LGBT 50, presented by Hull 2017 in association with Sewell Group and supported by Spirit of 2012.