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HULL 2017 : Revolutionary Makers – An Ambitious Public Art Project

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

The people of Hull are being invited to take part in an ambitious public art project inspired by the female trailblazers of the city as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Revolutionary Makers is a large scale collaborative commission, which will culminate in an installation in Hull City Hall ahead of WOW Hull (10-12 March), part of a global movement to champion gender equality. Through a weekend of talks, music, debate, comedy and performance, WOW Hull will celebrate International Women’s Day.

OUT & ABOUT : Cancer Research Night @ The Sun Inn

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017Comments Off

There was a full house at The Sun Inn as people turned out to support a special fund raising night in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Organised by Lynne Peterson the evening saw a number of acts take to the stage and entertain those who attended on what proved to be a fantastic night.

Humber NHS Foundation Trust To Launch New CAMHS Eating Disorder Service

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

Humber NHS Foundation Trust is inviting health professionals, those working in education along with members of the public to attend the launch of a new CAMHS eating disorders service on Wednesday 1 March.

The drop-in event will run from 10.30am – 5pm at Beverley Racecourse and will provide people with an opportunity to find out more about the service along with information from a range of associated services and specialities including paediatric inpatients and dietetics. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about how to refer into the service and the chance to meet the team.

Culinary Genius : Local Chefs Sought By Gordon Ramsay For New TV Show

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

Top celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is on the lookout for an amateur cook from Beverley to take part in his new show, Culinary Genius.

A new competitive cookery show, Culinary Genius will be screened on ITV and they are now on the searching for contestants from the area to take part.

Meditation Group Explores Methods To Achieve Peace And Relaxation

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

Have you ever thought that something needs to change in your life? Where is that peace and happiness that we all long for? Why does stress and anxiety seem to be on the up?

Beverley hosts a vibrant and friendly meditation group that explores and puts into practice time-honoured methods for achieving peace and relaxation that demonstrate reduction in stress and anxiety.

Blue & Golds To Compete In Rugby League’s Premier Division

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

With the 2017 season is now drawing closer for the blue and golds and the Yorkshire Mens League have revealed the structures of the competition.

Beverley ARLC will again as expected compete in the Premier Division. They will be joined by: Batley Boys, Bentley, Doncaster Toll Bar, East Hull, North Hull Knights, Queensbury, Sharlston Rovers, Siddal Academy

Ofsted Praise For ‘Good’ And ‘Outstanding’ Children’s Services In The East Riding

February 13, 2017Comments Off

Services for vulnerable children across the East Riding have been judged to be ‘good’ overall with ‘outstanding’ features by Ofsted inspectors.

A comprehensive and rigorous inspection of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s children’s services and the East Riding Safeguarding Children Board has found them to be ‘good’ and the services for young people leaving care are described as ‘outstanding’.

Celebrating Achievement : Alfie Adams Acknowledged by Longcroft School

February 13, 2017Comments Off

Year 7 student Alfie Adams received a book prize and Certificate of Achievement at a Year 7 Longcroft School Assembly after watching a film about Kristallnacht and Kindertransport.

The film, created by Mr Thurlow with the assistance of Mrs Maher, and Ms Carvill, marked Holocaust Memorial Day.

Romance On The Menu This Valentines At The Potting Shed

February 13, 2017Comments Off

Stuck for ideas for a Valentine’s Day date? The Potting Shed in Beverley has shedloads of romantic treats lined up for lovers.

The gastro pub in Flemingate has a special PS I Love You menu to celebrate the day and, in keeping with its gardening theme, loved-up diners will be invited to enjoy little sheds, large sheds … and even a spot of pruning!

Heath End Beavers Winning Streak In West Yorkshire

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

A damp murky West Yorkshire afternoon and not one that Beverley will particularly want to remember.

In the heavy underfoot conditions they could never quite come to terms with the big Heath pack and in the end could have no complaint at the final outcome. They did have their moments particularly in the first half and on a firmer surface it could all have been very different.

Beverley Art Gallery Curator Says Exhibition Is Visually Stunning

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Art Gallery, in partnership with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and the Natural History Museum in London, are proud to showcase one hundred awe-inspiring images from all over the world in a major exhibition that will raise the profile of the Gallery as a must-visit venue for locals and visitors.

Beverley Racecourse Confirm Fixture List for New Season

REYTA Tourism Awards Shortlist Announced

February 10, 2017Comments Off

Hull and East Yorkshire’s premier tourism awards, the REYTAs, have achieved record entries yet again.

And such was the quality, the organisers, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) had to introduce an additional category during the short-listing process because of the “overwhelming” numbers vying for the honour of Remarkable Tourism Event.

Repairs And Drainage Works To Be Carried Out On Queensgate

February 10, 2017February 9, 2017Comments Off

Essential repairs and drainage works will be carried out on a busy stretch of road in Beverley later this month.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council will undertake the work on Queensgate over two days on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February, close to the double mini-roundabouts at the junction with Admiral Walker Road, Keldgate and Cartwright Lane.

Home Bargains Found Guilty Of Selling Unsafe Chargers

February 10, 2017February 9, 2017Comments Off

National retailer TJ Morris Ltd, which trades as Home Bargains, has pleaded guilty to three electrical safety offences and ordered to pay £22,300 in fines and costs after selling thousands of unsafe chargers to consumers in 2015. The case was heard at Hull Magistrates Court last Friday, February 3.

In October 2015 a shopper in Hull bought one of the dual USB chargers from a Home Bargains store in the city. During its first use, the device exploded and came apart, with the components visibly charred.

Humberside Fire & Rescue Service Now Recruiting

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017Comments Off

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is recruiting for full-time firefighters once again. Around 2,500 people applied last summer and the whole process begins again now to find another 20 recruits for the next course starting in September 2017.

As the Service is committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community it serves, a series of taster days will take place across the region throughout February and March for those who may not have ever considered a career in the Fire Service.

Cllr Denis Healy Says He Will Vote Against Council Tax Increase

Cllr Denis Healy Questions ERYC Budget Cuts

February 9, 20176 Comments

The Liberal Democrats are the party now providing the real opposition to the Conservatives at County Hall after all their Councillors opposed the Conservative budget today.

The budget, which introduces a Council tax increase of 4.99%, also sees a reduction of 2.5% to the Council’s Public Health budget, and an eye watering 72% reduction in the Education Services grant, piling further pressures on already over stretched hospitals and schools.

Brace Yourselves… Winter’s Still Here, Stay Warm Stay Well

Trust Builds Research Reputation By Staging Conference Involving UK Health Experts

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017Comments Off

An NHS trust is to enhance its growing reputation as a centre of clinical research by holding a conference involving some of the leading experts in UK healthcare research.

Humber NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health, community and GP services in Hull, East Riding and Whitby, will stage the free event in May.

Council Tax Rise To Tackle Adult Social Care ‘Unfair’ On Local People

Council Vote To Increase Council Tax By 4.99pc In East Riding

February 9, 2017Comments Off

Councillors have agreed to increase the council’s part of the council tax bill by 4.99 per cent for the 2017/18 financial year.

The increase was agreed at a special budget meeting and will see an increase of £62.90 a year for Band D properties.

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