It’s A Knockout @ Molescroft Playing Fields

June 29, 2011

Youth and sports development workers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council have joined forced to organise an It’s A Knockout competition and are inviting teams of young people to join in. On Monday July 11, between 6pm and 9pm, workers from the detached youth team, along with youth clubs from Beverley, Walkington, Tickton and Dunswell will be among the teams taking part at Woodhall Way fields, Molescroft, Beverley. The prize…

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Special Weekend Ahead Of Youth Trip To India

June 29, 2011

Members of a Beverley church have organised a fund-raising weekend to help young Christians undertake a potentially life-changing trip to India. Beverley Community Church, based on Saturday Market, have forged strong links over the years with the Kings Temple Church in Hyderabad and are sending eight young people and two leaders to India in August. The cost of the trip is £900 and to help with the expenses a series…

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Attempted Burglary in Woodhall Way

June 28, 2011

Humberside Police in Beverley are appealing for information following an attempted burglary that occurred in Woodhall Way, Beverley. Between 1015hrs and 1215hrs on Saturday 25 June 2011 someone approached the rear doors of a property on Woodhall Way and used force to damage the door handle of the French patio doors. The offender was unable to gain access to the property and then left the scene. Officers investigating the incident…

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Food Waste Collections Help Boost Recycling Rates

Recyclers Show How To Prevent Wasting Food And Money
June 28, 2011

East Riding residents recycled and composted 55 per cent of their waste in May compared with 46 per cent in May of last year. The figures released by East Riding of Yorkshire Council show that the biggest increase is in the amount of waste collected from the brown bins. Much of this waste was due to the roll out of the collection of food waste and cardboard in the brown…

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Tennis Club Marks Opening of Upgraded Facilities With Visit From MP

June 28, 2011

Members of Cherry Burton Tennis Club are celebrating today (Sunday) following the opening of the Club’s newly refurbished courts. An event to mark the official unveiling of the facilities was attended by committee members, parish councillors and club members who all enjoyed coaching sessions, a barbecue and a visit from Graham Stuart MP, who performed the opening. Committee member Tony Baker has been in charge of fundraising for the resurfacing…

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Independents’ Day 2011 Your High Street Needs You!

June 28, 2011

On 4th July 2011 across the country, the public will be encouraged to buy at least one item from their local, independent shop to keep the high street alive. Skillsmart Retail and the National Skills Academy for Retail have teamed up with independent retailers and trade associations around the country to encourage the public to celebrate diversity on the high street and support their local, independent retailers on 4th July….

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Special Thanks From Beverley Folk Festival

June 28, 2011

Beverley Folk, Acoustic, Roots festival would like to send a very big thank you to everyone who made cash donations to the street collectors during the festival weekend 17th – 19th June 2011. The total amount collected was an amazing £680.58 – Organisers are touched by the generosity and support the public gave this year to The Beverley Folk, Acoustic, Roots Festival which continues to be a not for profit…

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Follow The Beverley Town Trail To Support Stroke

June 27, 2011

Stroke survivor Ann Chapman is organising heritage trail sponsored walks through Beverley, from The Market Cross on Saturday 7 August at 1pm. The event, supported by Beverley Town Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and The Beverley Lions Club, will be launched by Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell. The Mayor will also accompany walkers on the first trail. As part of The Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke, Ann…

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Hall Helps Heroes

June 24, 2011

Beverley Atheltic Club ultra-athlete Martin Hall is taking on the challenge of a lifetime this week when he takes part in the Gobi Desert March in aid of the Help for Heroes charity. The former army officer and current Chairman and Managing Director of Hall Construction Group will spend the week in a remote area of western China and cover a total distance of 250 kilometres on foot. Carrying everything…

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Beverley Outdoor Furniture: Miami Sofa Set

June 24, 2011

Beverley Outdoor Furniture stock a wide range of high end rattan garden furniture which is available in stock now, to buy online, or direct from their warehouse at Barmston Road, Beverley. Beverley Outdoor Furniture aim to bring the comforts of the indoors to the outdoors – and they specialize in rattan garden sofa sets and dining sets in various sizes and colours. The rattan furniture is made from a strong…

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Let’s Go Outside & Play – At Last!

June 24, 2011

For the first time in thirty years the children of Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup can- at last- play outside all thanks to the installation of a brand new outside play area, generously funded by Toll Gavel United Church and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The new special architect-designed play area, which was opened officially this week after receiving the full approval Ofsted and final assessment by the…

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Whats It Like To Live In Tickton?

June 24, 2011

Beverley Local Action Team wants to know what it is like to live in Tickton and give residents the opportunity to be more involved in local decision making. We have worked closely with the parish council to organise a street surgery and representatives from the police, fire, and council will be out on the streets of Tickton along with local councillors on Wednesday, 6 July between 4 and 6.30pm. They…

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Snob Hairdressing: Fish Spa

June 24, 2011

Located on Ladygate, Snob Hairdressing Salon opened in May 2009. Owner Natalie Kerr has 15 years of hairdressing experience and has won awards for her work in the industry. The Beverley salon caters for all aspects of hairdressing, including special events such as weddings and proms. Snob’s prides itself on providing an excellent personal service to all customers, satisfying their individual needs. Recently, Snob’s Unisex Hairdressing added a fish spa…

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West View Camping Proving Popular

June 23, 2011

West View Camping’s location and facilities are proving a popular draw for more and more visitors to the area. Located just a mile from Beverley in Woodmansey, the site is only in its second year and recently played host to one of its biggest events yet. The Heinkel Trojan Club, a group dedicated to the famous old bubble car, held their AGM at West View Camping earlier this month and…

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Local Authorities to Explore Improved Ways of Working

June 23, 2011

The newly elected leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Councillor Liz Redfern, met with leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Stephen Parnaby, OBE, to explore the possibility of working together with a view to improving services for residents and bringing savings for both authorities. Initial talks have taken place with senior councillors and they are now to establish a working group where all possibilities will be looked at. Councillor…

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An Audience With “Mr Nice” @ The Beaver in Beverley

June 22, 2011

World renowned author, Howard Marks, aka “Mr Nice” will be appearing at The Beaver Pub in Beverley on Wednesday 29th June.  Howard’s live shows receive rave reviews for his eye-widening stories of his life as a marijuana dealer which has seen his described in the national press as ‘the most sophisticated drugs baron of all time’.  He has also worked with the British Secret Service and is allegedly connected with…

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Wave Yoga: Free Trial for Beverley Companies & Organisations

June 22, 2011

Yoga has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and depression all of which have a detrimental effect on industry and the work environment. The main benefits of Yoga are:- increased attentiveness and concentration, increased flexibility, improved body awareness, social interaction, it promotes strength and flexibility, improved co-ordination, improves relaxation stillness and calmness. It will also help with sleeping difficulties, asthma, migraine and difficult life changing decisions /situations. In the workplace…

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Little Green Fingers Help Beverley Bloom!

June 21, 2011

As part of their keen interest to involve local schools, community groups and local businesses, the Beverley in Bloom organizers have donated a host of summer bedding plants to the children at Toll Gavel United Church  Pre-School Playgroup. The organisers have provided a wide range of bright and colourful summer flowers for the young budding gardeners to pot up such as marigolds, lobelias and of course everyone’s one favourite:  ‘‘bizzy…

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