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Launch Of Crowd Funding Campaign For Additional Sea Of Hull Artwork

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017Comments Off

Friends of the Ferens, on behalf of Ferens Art Gallery, has today launched a crowd funding campaign to raise money to purchase a further piece of artwork from Spencer Tunick’s Sea of Hull installation for the city to keep forever.

Three of the unique Sea of Hull photographs have now joined the gallery’s permanent collection as part of the original commission and the Ferens has been offered the opportunity to add a fourth as a reminder of that unique day in Hull on 9 July 2016 which made worldwide headlines.

Beverley RUFC Sign Off In Style With Comprehensive Home Win

April 23, 2017Comments Off

Beverley RUFC signed off their campaign with a comprehensive victory as they smashed bottom club Acklam 67-10 at Beaver Park.

The victory caps off what has been a highly successful first season for player coach Will Turnball which has seen his side finish fifth in the table.

Beverley Chase Down Whitkirk With Ease To Claim Opening Day Victory

April 23, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Town Cricket Club got their new season off to a perfect start as they beat newly promoted Whitkirk by nine wickets at the Norwood Recreation Ground.

Olly Grantham won the toss for Beverley and elected to field, a decision that proved to be a decisive one as his bowlers dispatched Whitkirk for just 130 runs inside 36 overs.

Blue & Golds Lose As They Are Edged Out By East Hull In Season Opener

Missed Opportunities Prove Costly For Blue & Golds

April 23, 2017Comments Off

This was a disappointing result against a hefty South Yorkshire outfit last Saturday.

The blue and golds failed to take advantage of what attacking opportunities they had and at the same time conceded penalties and committed errors at crucial stages of the game.

Evans Halshaw Helps Beverley Motorists Make More Of Their Car

April 22, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

Local Vauxhall retailer, Evans Halshaw, has responded to the increase in fuel costs for drivers over the past year by giving away £500 worth of free fuel.*

With the average driver now spending an extra £6.48** at the pumps every time they fill up compared to this time last year, Evans Halshaw is helping those who buy a new Vauxhall between 28th April and 7th May 2017 to make their money go further with a £500 fuel card.

Beach Dog Restrictions To Begin For Summer Season

April 22, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

Dog owners are being reminded that restrictions excluding their pets from certain parts of beaches along the East Coast will come into force on Monday 1 May this year.

The annual exclusion, enforced by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, will run until Saturday 30 September and was brought in to help families and visitors enjoy the seaside without being bothered by nuisance dogs or fouling.

Hundreds Set To Take Part In Freebird Events First Triathlon

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

One of the UK’s most popular pool-based triathlons makes its return to Driffield this May, and is set to welcome hundreds of competitors from across the country, and even the globe!

The Driffield triathlon, organised by Freebird Events, adult race starts with a 400m swim at Driffield Leisure Centre, followed by a 19km bike ride around the scenic local roads and a multi-lap 5km run around the grounds of the sports centre.

ArtWaves Festival : The Jungle Comes To Bridlington Spa

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

ArtWaves Festival is excited to release this year’s urban twist to the event on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May 2017 Bridlington Spa.

Many will know that in the late 1980s, as graffiti started to evolve from its underground roots, Bridlington played host to the National Graffiti Championships inviting world renowned artists to showcase their talents; helping make the street art scene what it is today.

Walking Cricket Is A First For Yorkshire

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

New walking cricket sessions launched in the East Riding are helping men and women aged 50 and over to access the sport regardless of ability.

The East Riding has become the first region in Yorkshire to offer walking cricket following the success of other walking sports such as football and netball launched by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport, Play and Arts Service.

Yorkshire Party Name Candidates For Snap Election

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

The Yorkshire Party selected two East Riding Mayors to fight their respective seats in the upcoming General Election.

PM Teresa May shocked the country after she did a u-turn and called a general election that will take place on 8 June 2017.

Operation Yuletide Tackling Retail Crime

Police To Clamp Down On Young People Using Fake ID

April 21, 2017April 23, 2017Comments Off

Humberside Police are teaming up with pubs and clubs throughout the area to raise awareness in the implications and dangers of young people using other people’s ID or bogus ID.

This follows reports from licensed premises that young people are increasingly trying to enter using fraudulent using passports or driving licences – often belonging to older siblings or older friends.

Beverley Arms ‘Eyesore’ Is Finally Being Reduced To Dust!

April 20, 2017April 23, 2017Comments Off

Demolition work well underway at the Beverley Arms as the new owners get to work on ridding the town of its biggest eyesore.

Purchased by Daniel Thwaites the company promised big changes when they revealed their plans to the public back in August 2016.

Excitement Builds At Bug Vinyl As Record Store Day Approaches

April 20, 2017November 14, 20171 Comment

Bug Vinyl in Beverley say that are looking forward to what will the first time they have taken part in Record Store Day this coming Saturday.

Business owner Neil Harris says people will be camping outside his store with people expected to be queuing up early doors to so they can get their hands some limited edition releases.

Blue & Golds Scott Taylor Gets A Selection Boost For Trip To Doncaster

April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Comments Off

The blue and golds will make the trip to face Bentley near Doncaster this Saturday in their second YML Premier Division fixture of the season.

The coaching team of Scott Taylor, Pat Howdle and Duncan O’Connor have been busy keeping the first team squad fit during a 3 week lay-off.

Beverley Building Society Promote Janet Bedford To Deputy Chief Executive

April 20, 20171 Comment

Beverley Building Society have promoted Janet Bedford from her role as finance director to deputy chief executive.

Current CEO Peter Myers will leave the society this month after five successful years at the helm. Last year the Beverley Building Society lent £24.4m recording healthy profits.

Racecourse Looks Perfect From As Racing Returns To Beverley

Racecourse Looks Perfect From Above As Racing Returns To Beverley

April 19, 2017April 21, 2017Comments Off

Racing returns to Beverley today as Beverley Racecourse get their new season underway with the ‘White Rabbit’ in Easterland Raceday.

This morning HU17.net took a closer look at the course which looked stunning and perfectly manicured from skies above.

Liberal Democrats Select Denis Healy To Fight Beverley & Holderness

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017Comments Off

The Liberal Democrats have moved swiftly to confirm East Riding councillor, Denis Healy, as their prospective candidate for the General Election on 8th June.

Mr. Healy will be hoping that he can win what is widely regarded as a Conservative ‘safe seat’ from the incumbent MP Graham Stuart.

BRIDLINGTON : Jason Manford – Muddle Class – A Show Not To be Missed

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017Comments Off

He’s back and coming to Bridlington! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

Coming to Bridlington Spa on Friday 9 February 2018, ‘Muddle Class’ promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ – causing much confusion! Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed.

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