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Turn And Face The Strange – The New Show About Rock Legend Mick Ronson

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017Comments Off

Tickets are now on sale for Turn and Face the Strange, the new multi-media show about Hull rock icon Mick Ronson, which has its premiere at the Freedom Centre in Hull on 15 August, as part of the Hull 2017 celebrations.

Turn and Face the Strange tells the story of the legendary guitarist, who grew up on the Greatfield Estate in Hull, from his early years with bands such as The Rats, through his ground-breaking collaboration with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars, to his innovative work as an album producer with the likes of Lou Reed and Morrissey.

Year 7 Students Welcome Reading Dog To Longcroft School Library

April 3, 2017Comments Off

A group of Year 7 students greeted Shara, the Library reading dog, enthusiastically when she visited Longcroft Upper School Library this week. Students took it in turns to read out loud as the Siberian Husky listened attentively.

Research shows that reading for pleasure boosts children’s academic achievement, and also improves confidence.

Beverley Set To Become The Fastest Broadband Town In The UK

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017Comments Off

The historic town of Beverley is forging a digital future as it becomes the fastest and most connected broadband town in the UK.

KCOM has launched the latest stage of its Lightstream rollout which means 97 per cent of all homes in Beverley will have access to ultrafast broadband. This is compared to 51.2 per cent of homes nationally.

Beverley RUFC Ruthlessly Dispose Of Hull Ionians at Beaver Park

April 3, 2017Comments Off

Beverley RUFC U14s ruthlessly disposed of Hull Ionians at Beaver Park on Sunday, coming away with a 38-5 victory in their final home game of the season.

The victory demonstrated the progress the team has made over the season, playing 28 matches, 16 wins, 11 losses and a draw, including an appearance in the Yorkshire Plate Final.

Kite Festival To Return To Bridlington For A Second Year

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Comments Off

The sky over Sewerby Fields, in Bridlington, is set to be awash with colourful kites as part of a two-day festival, hosted by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Bridlington Tourism Association (BTA) and the Northern Kite Group.

The event, subject to reasonable wind and weather conditions, will take place on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 May and will see a number of internationally-renowned experts put on a display to entertain local residents and visitors to the resort.

Hornsea South Promenade Plans Secure Coast Communities Funding

April 1, 2017April 3, 2017Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has welcomed the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) announcement of £3.77 million of Coast Communities Funding towards plans for the redevelopment of Hornsea South Promenade.

The plans were developed alongside the Hornsea Area Regeneration Partnership and the existing users of the site, including the commercial fishermen, Hornsea Inshore Rescue and the Hornsea Sea Angling Club, and received planning permission in February 2016.

A Bit Of Comic Relief At Accountancy Practice

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Comments Off

The team at cbaSadofskys, chartered accountancy practice had fun raising money for Red Nose Day.

Doing something funny for money, the whole practice ‘dressed-up’ instead of the usual dress-down Friday and everyone really went to town.

HULL : Newly Acquired Masterpiece To Be On Display In 2017

Major New Exhibition Explores City’s Relationship With The Sea

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Comments Off

Offshore’s internationally-renowned artists have created works that examine the many facets of our relationship with the sea.

The modern and contemporary art looks at a wide range of ideas: from threats to our corals to myths of sea monsters and new commissions that uncover Hull’s maritime heritage.

OUT & ABOUT : Ladies Day @ Beverley Rugby Club

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Comments Off

Photos from the Ladies Day event staged at Beverley Rugby Club. The annual event was yet again huge success as ladies took over the now look club house.

HULL : Space Urchins Invade Hull Libraries

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Comments Off

An Art and Education project from Hull based Artist Andi Dakin in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure, Hull City Council and Hull 2017: and supported by Arts Council England has launched.

Hull has twelve public libraries and during the next three months throughout our UK City of Culture’s ‘ Roots and Routes’ season, Space Urchins will be invading these buildings.

Motorcyclist Sadly Dies In Fatal Collision In Walkington

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017Comments Off

Police are seeking witnesses after a 48-year-old Walkington man sadly died in a road traffic collision last night (Friday 31 March).

They were called at 7.04pm by a passing motorist reporting a red Honda VTR in a field beside the road at Walkington Head, Walkington.

Wear a Hat Day @ St Nicholas Primary School

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017Comments Off

Pupils from St Nicholas Primary School have joined people from all over the country as they took part in Wear a Hat Day.

The kind hearted pupils donated 50p for so they could wear a hat while in at school helping to raise funds and awareness for the Brain Tumour Research Fund.

Beverley Fair Trade Targets Out of Town Shoppers For The First Time

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017Comments Off

John Turner from Beverley Fair Trade is on the lookout for more people to join the group so they can organise more events in the town.

Mr. Turner was speaking following the success of their efforts during Fair Trade Fortnight that took place at the start of March.

Have Your Say At The Annual Beverley Town Council Meeting

Survey Shows Young People In Beverley Want Cooking Lessons And Courses

March 31, 2017November 9, 2017Comments Off

Mayor of Beverley Robert Begnett says a survey conducted in local schools has revealed that young people in Beverley want more activities in the town.

According to the results from the survey seem to suggest what young people want in the town is access to courses like a bake off and open days at the Beverley Leisure Centre.

The Wrongs of Woman – New Book Tells Story Of Inspirational Lady

March 31, 2017Comments Off

This year marks 225 years since Mary Wollstonecraft’s, ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Woman’ was published – one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy.

Now local author Val Wise has published a novel, ‘The Wrongs of Woman’ which follows the 15 year-old Mary during her time in Beverley East Yorkshire.

Blue & Golds Get New Season Underway With Trip To East Hull

March 30, 2017Comments Off

The blue and golds will take on East Hull on Saturday, making the short trip to Rosmead Street for a 2.30pm start.

Beverley ARLC are keen to get off to a good start on this the opening day of the Yorkshire Men’s League.

College Students Take Part In Supplier Exhibition Organised By Local Businesses

March 30, 2017March 29, 2017Comments Off

Construction students at Bishop Burton College have been given a showcase of industry leading products by national suppliers and businesses.

An exhibition took place at the college featuring a visit from leading interior lining supplier British Gypsum. The visit was organised and co-ordinated in partnership by Hull-based construction firm Hobson & Porter and UK materials supplier Jewson.

Start4Life Campaign Launched To Encourage And Support Breastfeeding

March 30, 2017March 29, 2017Comments Off

Start4Life, Public Health England’s marketing programme that helps parents-to-be and parents to adopt healthy behaviours, has launched a new interactive ‘Start4Life Breastfeeding Friend’ (BFF) to guide new mums thorough their first weeks of breastfeeding and help them breastfeed successfully by providing personal support for mothers at any time of the day.

Through one-to-one messaging and push notifications, the Start4Life BFF gives mums 24/7 access to expert NHS advice in a friendly, accessible way.

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