He’s a former bus conductor who achieved fame as a stand-up comedian and performance poet, but John Hegley’s first “paid” public performance was busking his songs, initially outside a shoe shop in Hull in the late Seventies.
By 1980 his “act” has transferred to the streets of London (Hegley was born in Islington) and soon after he achieved a breakthrough at London’s Comedy Store.
Burton Constable Hall and Lit Up will premiere a new play this spring, revealing the surprising story behind the scenes of one of the East Riding’s most treasured stately homes, and legendary 18th century gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
Written and directed by Rachel Feldberg, director of Ilkley Literature Festival, Mr Brown’s Directions is a complex story of love, loss, entanglement and disagreements.
Beverley RUFC Under 14s warmed up to next weeks Yorkshire Plate Final with a nervy performance against a strong Doncaster team.
Doncaster started very well and attacked Beverley from the kick off and what followed was a very one sided half of rugby
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Inside this week include a round up all the weekend’s sporting action that saw wins for the Beavers but a defeat for Town, plus much more.
Beverley Town Football Club suffered a shock defeat as they were beaten 3-1 by Hanson Jewellers FC at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Ahead of the match manager Rich Jagger had said it was a big game for his side as he looked to continue their perfect start to 2017.
Disgraced Former Tory Beverley Councillor Dominic Peacock is in the news again following his claims that he’s been overwhelmed with support from colleagues and constituents.
Peacock was thrown out of the Tory Party following offensive remarks relating to the murder of the late Jo Cox MP.
Over 40,000 people have flocked to Ferens Art Gallery in the first two weeks of its reopening.
Since opening to the public on Friday 13 January, after its major refurbishment, the gallery has welcomed 10 times more visitors to the gallery compared to same period in 2015.
The weather was cold and miserable when the teams took the field at Beaver Park for Saturday’s Yorkshire Division 1 match between Beverley and Old Brodleians and Brods immediately made their intentions clear making a sustained attack on the Beverley line.
Beverley RUFC however defended resolutely and after 5 minutes Brodleians were awarde a penalty in front of the posts. The kick hit the post and was cleared by Beverley and they mounted a sustained attack on the Brodleians line resulting in Steve Wiggill scoring wide out.
Beverley Town Football Club will look to continue their good start to 2017 as they welcome Hanson Jewellers FC to the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Town have enjoyed a good run of form in recent weeks and manager Rich Jagger’s hopes his side can continue that form in what he says is a massive game for him.
A leading psychiatrist is to visit Humber NHS Foundation Trust to help refine its strategy to reduce the number of people in Hull and East Riding who take their own lives.
Professor Nav Kapur, who leads the suicide work programme of the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, will visit Trust headquarters in Willerby.
Campaigners calling on East Riding Council to intervene in the private care home crisis will be out collecting signatures for a petition this Saturday morning in Hedon and Beverley.
They intend to raise the issue of the crisis in social care, when next the full council meets as concerns grow over how oplder people in community will be cared for.
Beverley High School students are learning a range of skills as they build a battery powered car that will feature in a special race.
With the help of a mentor from the motoring industry students at the school are participating in a national incentive called the GreenPower Challenge.
Murray Hills Solicitors branch offices in Bridlington, Hull and Beverley have secured the national Law Society’s legal practice quality mark, Lexcel, for the fourth year running.
Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and client care, it is developed specifically for the legal profession.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 331 is out and features a selection of content from the HU17.net Web Site. The magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
A unique programme set up in Hull is helping the Together Women Project (TWP) improve the future prospects of some of Hull’s most vulnerable women by improving their self-confidence.
Mindset specialist, Sheila Granger has developed the programme which focusses on the specific issues facing young women in Hull who are trapped in damaging lifestyles for most of their adult lives.
With one in four of us experiencing a mental health problem in any given year, it’s important to address the ongoing issue by talking and spreading the message that talking about it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Time to Talk Day takes place on Thursday, 2 February and encourages the nation to get talking about mental health.
Designs Signage Solutions Ltd. are excited to announce their involvement with Hull 2017 UK City of Culture as a supplier. Designs will be helping showcase the events going on throughout the year with high quality branding, signage and print.
This year is of great significance to Hull, honouring the city’s history and acknowledging its revitalisation over the last ten or so years. The influx of tourism and investment that come with the title will only enhance the city and build a better Hull for years to come.
The team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens have put together a fantastic fun-filled program of events and activities for the half-term holiday week with something on offer for all ages and interests.
Between Sunday, 19 and Sunday, 26 February, visitors will be able to take part in many varied and entertaining activities including healthy walks, family archery and outdoor wildlife sessions, pancake tossing and a brand new Rusticus Adventure: Gold Rush!