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Hull People Urged To Consider Home Share Scheme

June 8, 2017June 7, 2017Comments Off

Participants in Hull’s Shared Lives scheme, where families care for an adult with a disability in their own home, have urged others to consider getting involved. Shared Lives is a chance for people to share their home with an adult who needs support and would otherwise be in residential care.

Those who become Shared Lives carers are carefully matched with the person they look after and receive full training and financial support. They also have access to the network of professionals behind Shared Lives, who provide practical help and advice at every stage of the process.

Minster Car Co Say Business Has Been Good Since Relocating To Hull

June 8, 2017June 7, 2017Comments Off

Two businessmen from Beverley say they have enjoyed a successful month since relocating from the town to Hull.

Leon Dawson and Harry Bignell who run Minster Car Co Prestige say the sales figures are a testament to the service they are offering customers.

Quiet Riot Returns To Its Spiritual Beverley Home This Friday

June 7, 2017June 10, 2017Comments Off

Quiet Riot the monthly music night which ran in Beverley during 2015 returns to the town on Friday 9 June, coming back to a venue that was witness to many fantastic nights.

Quiet Riot- The Beverley Alternative brought fifty established acts from the Hull music scene to play at Hodgsons Pub and acts who played at the big local festivals such as Humber Street Sesh, Freedom Festival and Cottingham Springboard performed here on a monthly basis.

Beverley At Waterloo : Heroes And Writers – New Talk At The Treasure House

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017Comments Off

The Treasure House in Beverley will host a fascinating talk on Thursday 15 June at 6.30pm, when guest speaker Paul Brunyee will explore the links between Beverley and the Battle of Waterloo.

The battle of Waterloo and the Peninsular War resulted in a tremendous outpouring of writing both in letters and diaries.

High-Speed Battles For T Sport Racing At UK´s Fastest Circuit

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017Comments Off

At the first weekend in June, T Sport Racing attended the third round of the British Truck Racing Championship at the high-speed circuit in Thruxton near Andover.

On early Friday morning, the team was among the first ones to be all set for a great race weekend on UK´s fastest circuit. Due to noise restrictions, however, neither they nor anyone else were able to practice or test their set-up until Saturday morning.

BEVERLEY RACES : Formidable Kitt In Hilary Needler Frame

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017Comments Off

Tom Dascombe will attempt to win the Hilary Needler Trophy for a second time if Formidable Kitt lines up at Beverley on Saturday (June 10).

The Cheshire handler savoured a red-letter day at the popular East Yorkshire circuit when Don’t Tell Mary claimed the historic sprint by four lengths in 2009.

Folk in the Field – Village Fund Raising Folk Festival Makes A Welcome Return

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017Comments Off

Undeterred by last year’s inclement weather, organisers of an outdoor folk and acoustic music festival are planning a bumper event and hoping for brighter weather for the 2017 festival.

The second Folk in the Field festival takes place on June 24 at The Playing Fields, Station Road, Shiptonthorpe.

Denis Healy – I Need You To Lend Me Your Vote To Unseat The Conservatives Here

June 7, 2017Comments Off

Denis Healy, The Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Beverley & Holderness has issued a final statement ahead election.

Voters will go to the polls on 8 June as Mr. Healy, through his statement says that every vote for the Conservatives is a vote for the dementia tax, NHS cuts, sacked teachers and a bad Brexit.

Beverley Folk Festival Success Story: Sarah Shiels

June 6, 2017June 12, 20171 Comment

From watching Eddi Reader in 2010 to performing as a main act on the same night as her in 2017, Sarah Shiels’ development and journey with Beverley Folk Festival is wonderful. You can read Sarah’s Beverley Folk Festival journey below:

“8 years ago I started my involvement with Beverley Folk Festival by watching Eddi Reader, who is for me, the most brilliant singer to come out of Scotland and probably the rest of the world.

Chatburn On Track For Trophy Charge At Beverley

June 6, 2017June 5, 2017Comments Off

Chatburn could confirm his place at Royal Ascot with a big run in the £25,000 Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy at Beverley on Saturday (June 10).

Prince Of Lir defeated The Last Lion by a length and a quarter in last season’s Brian Yeardley and the form was brilliantly franked at the Royal meeting as the same two horses finished first and second in the Norfolk Stakes.

Young People: Don’t Write Yourself Out Of Your Own Future

June 5, 2017June 6, 20171 Comment

In an era of fake news and tireless mendacity from those in public office, it is easy to feel despondent about modern-day politics.

So too is it perhaps natural to feel disenfranchised from it – not least when the composition of elected-representatives in parliament does not broadly reflect the demographic of the United Kingdom as a whole.

Beverley Beckons For Some Of Britain’s Top Cyclists As Town Gears Up For Elite Race

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017Comments Off

Britain’s elite cyclists will once again sprint through the historic streets of Beverley, cheered on by thousands of spectators.

The event, organised by the Hull Thursday Road Club and EY Events, will be aired on Eurosport TV and starts from 6pm on Friday, 21 July.

HU17.net Magazine Issue 350

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017Comments Off

HU17.net Magazine Issue 350 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features a selection of content from the HU17 web site.

This issue includes a selection of photographs from Beverley Races where thousands of people enjoyed fine weather at the Westwood course.

A Replica Of Noah’s Ark Will Be Built In Trinity Square As Part Of Summer Festival

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017Comments Off

A 24-foot ark is set to be built in Trinity Square as part of a fantastic festival in Hull. Noah, as well as other tales, will be recreated at a family festival at Hull Minister on Saturday June 24.

The festival – part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Creative Communities Programme -will feature a 400-year-old medieval version of Noah directed by Philip Crispin, expert in Medieval Theatre at the University of Hull,

Beverley Festival : Get A Taster Of What The Event Has To Offer For Just £3

June 5, 2017June 5, 20171 Comment

Beverley Folk Festival is encouraging residents to come along and get a taster of what the event has to offer for just £3 each per day, with children under 12 getting in for free.

This festival entery gives attendees access to a wide range of events and sessions. If you like what you see and hear, upgrade tickets will be available, which allow access to all performances and venues for either half day, full day or the whole weekend, depending on which option you choose.

Blue & Golds Make It Three Wins On The Spin By Beating Sharlston Rovers

June 5, 2017Comments Off

The blue and golds chalked up two more league points as they dispatched a depleted but very spirited Sharlston outfit.

The men from the former West Riding mining village have a long tradition in the game but are in something of a rebuilding phase. Sharlston were among the title favourites in 2016.

Family Bike Fest Set To Bring Peddle Power Top Beverley

Family Bike Fest Set To Bring Pedal Power To Beverley

June 2, 2017June 5, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Car & Cycles owner Lee Frost has welcomed news that Cycle4Life Challenge run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council is coming to Beverley.

Taking place on 11 June the event will give people of all abilities a chance to try out a range of activities, including some bizarre and crazy bikes and see the Savage Skills Stunt Team perform.

Graham Stuart Outlines Why Voting For Him Is The Best Choice

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017Comments Off

As we enter the few days ahead of the 2017 general election Graham Stuart has again outlined why he thinks the residents of Beverley and Holderness should support him.

Looking to retain his seat for the third time Mr. Stuart who has an overwhelming 12,203 majority that he has grown over the years through his dedication and work in the constituency.

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