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Manchester Camerata To Perform String Serenade In Beverley

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017Comments Off

There will be a chance to join Manchester Camerata’s 21 internationally acclaimed string players on Thursday 23 February, 2017, at 7.30pm, for an evening of some of the best-loved pieces for string orchestra, at Toll Gavel United Church in Beverley.

The concert is part of Classically Yours, one of the key events in the East Riding’s celebration of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, in which East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Orchestras Live have joined forces to bring more orchestral music to the area.

Cherry Burton And Beverley Prepare For Fairtrade Fortnight

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

Cherry Burton and Beverley have one thing in common – they are both Fairtrade communities. This means that in both a steering group was formed to raise awareness and local support for Fairtrade, and to encourage retailers, caterers and customers to choose Fairtrade products.

The Fairtrade mark shows that farmers have been paid fairly and in this way are given the opportunity to trade their way out of poverty and exploitation.

Creative Community To Join Together At Flemingate

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

An innovative social enterprise is to provide a creative home for new, upcoming and established artists and designers at Beverley’s popular Flemingate centre.

Designed to promote and develop creative individuals, THECREATIVELAB will provide cost-effective shared retail space for the creative community to display and sell their work in a fully-staffed retail environment, without the usual costly overheads incurred by small businesses.

Operation Yuletide Tackling Retail Crime

Police Appeal With Regard To Mobility Scooter Theft in Beverley

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

Humberside Police are appealing to the public following the theft of a mobility scooter form outside a property on Morton Lane in Beverley.

In a statement released, a spokesperson for the police said while the scooter has been recovered they are keen to track down a man seen riding on it.

HU17.net Magazine Issue 334

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

HU17.net Magazine Issue 334 is out and features a selection of content from the HU17.net Web Site. The magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.

This week there is all the action that includes photos from the Sun Inn who hosted a night of music in aid of charity, a tribute to Paul Fleming from Beverley Town Cricket Club plus much more.

MP To Visit NHS Humber Foundation Trust To Discuss Mental Health

EU Regulation Is A Disaster For Holderness Fishermen Says MP

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017Comments Off

Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has condemned a new EU Regulation that threatens the livelihoods of Holderness coast beach fishermen and has written to the Fisheries Minister, George Eustice, to ask him to pursue an exemption for Holderness.

The Regulation includes a total ban on targeted sea bass fishing from the shore, jeopardising the future of men like Shaun Wingham, who fishes near Withernsea using the centuries-old practice of onshore fishing, whereby a net is stretched out along the shoreline at low tide and the catch is brought in when it retreats again. Sea bass is the most valuable part of their haul.

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.

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