Peter Tomkys, Beverley in Bloom Co-Ordinator, said Beverley in Bloom is an entirely amateur organisation composed of people whose common aim is to turn the streets of Beverley into colourful and productive areas that are not only a pleasure to look at but also a source of food.
Doing Their Bit For The Pit!
Four boys from Walkington have built a sensory garden area for their local community. Matthew Lees 10, Andrew Manson 10, Luca Myers 10, and Jonathan Sreeves 10, named ‘The Yorkies’, raised over £500 by running 26 miles (the equivalent of a marathon) between them.
£2million Celebrations For Beverley School
Staff and students at Longcroft School in Beverley have double cause for celebration. Not only has the school recently achieved its best ever GCSE results, but work has got underway on a £2.1m improvement scheme
Hobson & Porter Secures £4.5 Million Of Work
The major new contract Bishop Burton College, near Beverley, is to deliver a new two storey Technology & Skills Building, with a value of £2.5 million.
Flood Risk Reduced For Dozens Of Properties In Beverley
Work on a £600,000 flood alleviation scheme to protect dozens of properties along Willow Grove, Pasture Terrace and Tiger Lane in Beverley,
Local Golfers Enjoy An Afternoon At The Races
On an afternoon that saw sun replaced by dark black clouds, followed by rain before returning to sunshine but all i n all it was quite enjoyable afternoon of horse racing at the Westwood track.
First Hull Trains Launches Biggest Price Awareness Campaign In 12-Year History
Passengers in Hull have been given the chance to snap up extra-value tickets as First Hull Trains launches its biggest ever autumn ticket promotion.
Archbishop of York Visits DST
Learner drivers shared their experiences behind the wheel with the Archbishop of York when he visited the Defence School of Transport.
Beaver’s Coach Optimistic Ahead Of Clash With Percy Park
This weekend Beverley Rugby Club will take to the road as they travel to North Shields to play Percy Park RFC.
Local Cubs Get To Camp Out At Fort Paull
Last Saturday almost 100 Cubs from the Beverley & Hornsea District held a sleep over at Fort Paull.
Town Play Good Football To Beat Rangers
Beverley played their first game for two weeks, travelling to Hessle, who they defeated 3 – 0 a fortnight ago. Town welcomed back Danny Norton; Nathan White made his first start of the season and captain Jonny Ricardo returned in place of Asa Pardoe, who was on holiday.
East Riding Militia Assembled To Repel French Invaders
War. Whenever it looms the country feels safe in the knowledge that the armed forces will step up to the plate and ensure safety. But around 220 years ago, it wasn’t quite as simple as that.
MP Helping To Build Beverley’s Future
Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart has teamed up with the Jobcentreplus to promote the benefits of the Government’s Youth Contract to businesses in and around Beverley.
Dog Fouling Patrols Target Further Hot Spots
Patrols from East Riding of Yorkshire Council are taking the campaign against dog fouling to more hot spots.
Major International Accolade For One Of Beverley Literature Festival’s Ridings Writers
Ahead of her appearance at the Beverley Literature Festival on Thursday, 10 October, Daisy Hildyard has been named as one of the US National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 – an award that honours five young fiction authors that show promising talent.
Rushby Claims Seventh Place At Mallory Park
Jordan Rushby got to finally race on his new A L Joinery Superstock R6 race bike at Mallory Park and claimed seventh spot.
Air Cadets Proudly Support The Royal Air Forces Association Parade to Commemorate the Battle of Britain
Eighty Air Training Corps Cadets and staff braved the weather to support the Royal Air Forces Associations (RAFA) annual Battle of Britain parade through Hull on Sunday 15th September.
Great North Run : Messingham First Runner Home For Beverley AC
Ten Beverley Athletic Club members lined up with a record-breaking 55,000 participants in the 33rd Bupa Great North Run last Sunday.