The warm up towards this years’ Beverley Blues Festival gets under-way this coming weekend with a new season of Sunday Blues open mic/jam sessions. The sessions take place on the last Sunday of each month in the run up to the festival, which takes place on the 18th to 20th October. They take place in the Sun Inn, Beverley and are hosted by the ever popular Half Deaf Clatch. An announcement will…

Smokers Urged To ‘Swap Fags For Swag’
Smokers in the East Riding are being encouraged to ‘swap fags for swag’ and consider the financial benefits of quitting this March on the 30th anniversary of No Smoking Day.

Beverley Building Society Shortlisted For Top Uk Award
The Beverley Building Society is among the best internship providers in the UK as the National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) announce the short-list for its 2013 awards.

Pattern And Print Drop-in At The Treasure House
The Beverley Treasure House will host a day of family art and craft activities to tie in with the exhibition, Wycinanki: The Art of Polish Paper Cuts, on Saturday, 2 March from 10am-3pm. Visit the Education Room in the Treasure House at any time during the day and have a go at making some hand printed greetings cards, a fancy picture frame or a paper cut inspired wall decoration. The…

Council Announce Increase To Car Parking Charges
As well as increasing charges by 10p per hour, the council has undertaken a review of its car parks and has re-banded Butcher Row and Spencer Street, in Beverley, to spread use between car parks and improve traffic flow.

Tesco And The FA Combine To Provide Free Half Term Football Coaching For Children
Working in partnership with the English Football Association, Tesco provide high quality, free professional football coaching to 5-11 year olds throughout England.

Beverley Launches Oxfam Get Together
Beverley was the venue for the launch of a new Oxfam campaign. Supporters from Beverley gathered at the Oxfam bookshop on Toll Gavel to enjoy a chocolate tasting from Lempicka Cafe.

Niki Treks The Sahara To Support Dovehouse
In a few short weeks Niki Henderson, owner of the ‘Toy Gallery’ in Beverley will be traveling to Morocco to undertake a big personal challenge, trekking for six days through the Sahara to raise money for an exceptional cause, the Dove House Hospice Love You 2 appeal.

Disco Themed Open Mic Night
With the recent announcement that the Barn House in Walkington is set for closure at the end of March, organisers of Unsigned Live, Beverley’s music promoters are making sure their founding venue goes out in style

Recruitment Expo 2013 @ The Beverley Arms Hotel
The exhibition organiser is delighted to present Recruitment Expo 2013. The exposition is an ideal opportunity for prospective job seekers to meet company representatives from a range of industry sector under one roof.

Beavers Out For Revenge Against Morley
This weekend Beverley RUFC host Morley and will be looking for revenge for the narrow defeat they suffered at the hands of Morley back in October last year. They will go into the game with confidence having racked up 106 points against 5 in their last game against Durham City.

Ferriby Ease Past Sheffield In The Cup
North Ferriby United beat Sheffield FC at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium to progress into the next round of the Doodson Sport League Challenge Cup.

Beverley’s Title Charge Stutters
Beverley entertained Chalk Lane on the back of a positive performance against Bridlington Town the previous week. After two consecutive home fixtures, the pitch was extremely heavy.

Free Event With Printmaker Frances Kelly
Creation Fine Arts in Beverley is hosting a free event this month, an Evening with Printmaker, Frances Kelly. The artist will give an illustrated talk and answer questions on her time and work in Guanlan.

Lambing Sunday At Bishop Burton College
On 10 March, Bishop Burton College will be welcoming families to enjoy a Mother’s Day celebration with a difference at Lambing Sunday.

Nagee Scores Three As Yellows Beat United
A first half hatrick from midfielder Morgan Nagee gave Mill Lane United Yellows the platform for victory against a hard working North Ferriby side in the East Riding Girls Football League.

Friends Of Longcroft School’s 80s Disco
Simon Burns provided the sounds of the 80s as the Friends of Longcroft School held an 80s disco fund-raiser at the Masonic Hall, Beverley.

Battle Of The Bulge : Beverley Hypnotherapist Winning The War On Weight
For millions of people worldwide, finding an effective weight loss programme is nothing short of frustrating. Diets, fasting, high-protein, low-carb, calorie counting and January purges all rank high on the list of failed methods