With snow falling across the East Riding and more expected over the next few days residents are being reminded to take care and drive to the conditions on the roads. For regular updates on the weather conditions and school closures residents are asked to log on to the council’s website www.eastriding.gov.uk or tune in to BBC Radio Humberside on 95.9FM or 1485AM. Relevant council staff are on 24-hour duty with…
Following the closure of The Lady Le Gros in November 09, the Beverley Branch of The Royal British Legion has had to find a new venue for it’s meetings. From January 2010, the Branch will meet in The Beverley Arms Hotel, at 7.30pm, on the second Monday of each month, except December. Many thanks go to Finton Gavin, the Manager of The Beverley Arms Hotel, for his help with providing…
The East Riding County Choir needs singers in all four voices. The music we sing is beautiful and challenging. In the recent past we have sung Verdi’s Requiem and Bach’s B Minor Mass. At Christmas we performed Messiah by Handel. Rehearsals are at 7.30pm on Mondays in Beverley Grammar School, Queensgate, Beverley. The first rehearsal of the new term is on Monday 11th January. Those interested should attend the first…
This is a sight many residents of Beverley wanted to see last week, a gritting lorry gritting the side roads around Beverley. The winter weather has been the worst that many have seen in many years not only in Beverley but across the rest of the UK. Residents in Beverley have contacted HU17.net and other local media sources to express their anger at the lack of salting and gritting which…
At this time of year I think we should all pause and take stock of what we as a community have achieved in our Town of Beverley. The glass is very much half full and I believe the Beverley Town Council has played it’s part working with our various partners on staging events such as The Beverley Food Festival, Armed Forces Day, The Festival of Christmas and The North Bar…
As Beverley begins to thaw out it has become clear many residents of the town are unhappy with how the recent cold weather has made venturing outside their homes a difficult with the risk of slipping over on the ice cover paths and roads. In a recent article from Beverley resident Gemma Lucas ‘Let it Snow‘ she highlighted the problems she faced as a young person going about her daily…
For Health and Safety reasons, due to the adverse weather conditions, the Beverley Lions Club have cancelled the New Years Day Fun Run around the streets of Beverley. The Beverley Lions Club apologise for any inconvenience this will cause but hope that everyone concerned will understand that in the circumstances they had no other choice. Saturday Market in Beverley covered in snow, December 2009
Rugby Club Signs Up With Leading Hull Signage Firm – Visitors to Beaver Park can expect a bright new welcome after Beverley Rugby Club teamed up with one of the regions leading signage specialists, Signs Display.com Ltd, to design and install new signs for the clubhouse entrance. Over the summer the clubhouse underwent a mini makeover with the kitchen, changing rooms, toilets and the outside of the clubhouse given a…
What is Christmas? it is tenderness for the past, courage for the present and hope for the future. As I carry out my civic duties around the East Riding of Yorkshire, I meet many people who, in their own way, are making a real contribution to their community by carrying out unselfish service in all walks of life and in many unexpected places. Others find ways to give service in…
Extra national insurance burden ahead One of the significant announcements in the Pre-Budget Report earlier this month is a further increase in national insurance contributions (NIC) which is to take effect from 6 April 2011. Click here for the full story Special Annual Allowance charge – new limits for 2009/10 In the Pre-Budget Report earlier this month changes were announced to the complex rules for the Special Annual Allowance (SAA)…
Christmas Bus & Coach Guide Your tree may be decorated and your gifts wrapped, but Christmas isn’t complete until you’ve downloaded EYMS Christmas Bus & Coach Guide East Yorkshire Motor Services Festive Buses East Yorkshire Motor Services buses run to special times over the Christmas and New Year period. Details can be found on buses or their website. Here’s a brief summary of when your bus will be running: Christmas…
The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras held two very successful fundraising events in Beverley recently. A total of £278 was collected during a two hour busking session at the Tesco store on Saturday 19th December, when they were also presented with a donation of £250 from Tesco as part of their “Community Champion” scheme. On Monday 21st December they also held an all day playing and bag-packing session…
An election is to be held for one councillor for Beverley Town Council (Minster South Ward). Nomination papers can be obtained from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s electoral services, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA, by calling (01482) 393311/12/13. Alternatively papers can be obtained from the Beverley Town clerk at 12 Well Lane, Beverley, HU17 9BL or by calling (01482) 874096 (Monday to Wednesday). All nomination papers must be returned to…
Temperatures throughout the East Riding have dropped suddenly and we are expecting conditions to deteriorate this afternoon and this evening making conditions difficult during the commute home. Cars battle through the snow storm on Friday at Beverley’s New Walk – More Pictures The message to divers is to set off in good time, drive to the conditions, and remember that while treated roads should be less icy, no amount of…
Friends of Sergeant Michael Lockett today gathered at the soldier’s former school, Longcroft School of Performing Arts in Beverley. Those who attended included The Lord-Lieutenant of East Yorkshire, Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister, The Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Mathews, The Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge and the Mayoress Ms Janet Morris. Longcroft School auditorium which hosted a special memorial to Sergeant Michael Lockett HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Graham Stuart MP and Councillor Gary Shores braved to cold winter weather and snow as they held a street surgery at Toll Gavel in Beverley. The Beverley and Holderness MP took time to speak and listen to locals about their issues and exchange seasonal greetings. Graham Stuart MP and Cllr Gary Shores at Toll Gavel in Beverley braving the cold winter conditions HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Winter weather has arrived in Beverley as the town got its first taste of snow over the festive period. Traffic came to a stand still as roads became slow with many cars slipping and sliding through North Bar. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=347] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Pete Helyard is a local man who over a three year period completed what can only be described as a stunning painting of the Beverley Minster. Mr Helyard said “It would have taken three weeks to a month to complete in one sitting though I worked on it over a three year period doing an hour here and there.” Peter Helyard who is the father of Neil Helyard, a famous…