Hull University was the latest venue on Saturday for newcomers to try out the sport of orienteering. South Cave’s Brian Ward from the Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteering Club (HALO) had planned four courses of differing lengths and complexity. The courses covered all parts of the University campus and featured many baffling route-choice decisions. All courses used electronic timing. The courses were dominated by members of HALO’s Monday Night Orienteering Club…
Check Out Santa At Coletta and Tyson Garden Centre
Coletta and Tyson Garden Centre at Woodmansey have the best Santa’s Grotto in the area this weekend. From 11am-4pm today and tomorrow, it costs £4 per child and includes a chat with Santa and a gift. Some say it is the best grotto in the area and the atmosphere is always full of cheer. For more information visit our website www.colettagardencentre.co.uk or search for us on Facebook and twitter. Hayriders…
Samir Mouneimne Wins Title At Hull City Hall
Louis Hubbard will have to wait for his chance to turn pro after his first bout scheduled to take place at Hull City Hall Friday Night Fight night was cancelled. There were still an number of boxing contests on the night including the main event which championship bout that featured former Beverley Grammar School pupil Samir Mouneimne who beat Chris Riley to win the International Masters Featherweight title with a…
Kennedi Supports Independent Designer
Following the success of the Star Della Moda Fashion Show held last month to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support, Kennedi Boutique is proud to be stocking designs by local designer Leanne Jennison. After graduating in 2008 from Hull School Of Art & Design Leanne has created the ‘Gracious Plum’ label. Each piece is truly original with an edgy feel and is already creating a following both in store and…
Christmas Food Safety Tips From Ardan Training
What are you serving up this Christmas and New Year period? How about a nice dose of salmonella to go with the roast turkey? Or maybe some listeria will help top off that cheese platter. A Beverly based training company is embarking on its annual festive food safety awareness campaign. During 2010, there were almost 84,560 cases of food poisoning in England and Wales. (NHS Choices) However, the actual figure…
Beverley Festival Of Christmas: Park & Ride
Beverley Festival of Christmas takes place on Sunday 11 December. Beverley is expected to be very busy on this day, so if you’re visiting the Festival you are advised to catch the bus or use the special Park & Ride. There are some road closures in the town, but these will not be affecting buses, which will still have full access to the Bus Station (which is only 30 seconds…
Local Runners Travel To Lisbon For Marathon
A small group of runners from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Portugal last weekend to compete in the Lisbon Marathon. Known as the seaside marathon, the course starts in the Estadio 1o Maio and follows an undulating route through the beautiful city centre before dropping down steeply to the coast between 19 and 23 kilometres. This is followed by a flat 8kilometre stretch along the coast road. At 28 kilometres…
Christmas Commerce But Once A Year
The commercialisation of Christmas is a phenomenon that tends to be associated with modern times and a retail-oriented culture and it’s fair to say that, year on year, Christmas appears to come a little earlier to the high street. As Beverley gears up for another Festival of Christmas event, staff at East Riding archives and local studies service have been looking back at Christmases past and one of their most…
Candlelit Christmas Concert Comes To Beverley Minster
Twinkling magic of candlelight, stunning venues, glorious music and the enjoyment of mulled wine and mince pies. 11th Great Year of The English Philharmonic Orchestra’s popular and hugely successful Candlelit Christmas Concert Tour with its seasonal warmth and special intimate and friendly atmosphere. The Philharmonic Ensemble, conducted by David Haslam plays a variety of orchestral music with a Christmas flavour and this year features soloists Tristan Guerney, Suzanne Manuel, Philip…
A Festive Week With The Beverley Lions
Beverley Lions Club has started the Christmas season with a number of events on behalf of the Beverley community. The final car Boot Sale for 2011 was held on 20th November and the gift of the Christmas tree in the Market Cross was erected and decorated with lights and tinsel on 21st November. On Saturday there was the switch-on ceremony involving the Mayor, Lion’s President, St. Mary’s Junior School choir,…
Beverley Wins For Brave Branton
Beverley played in the first round of the National Cup match against St Helen’s side Newton Storm. The match was played for Jamie Branton, an influential Braves player who was seriously injured earlier in the week when he was hit by a car. Harry Bulleyment made a massive impression on his first run breaking through the oncoming forwards with players hanging off his arms and Beverley were unlucky not to…
Blues & Golds Look To Get Back On Track Against Holderness Vikings
The blue and golds return to action this Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre with a fixture at home to Holderness Vikings. They will certainly be looking to get their season on track which has seen them muster only one league victory thus far this season. Numbers at training and team spirit have remained high during all of this which has left coach Rich Shaw scratching his head as to…
United’s Girls Reach Tesco Cup Final
On a blustery winters morning Mill Lane United gained revenge for a defeat against Costello 2 weeks ago and progressed to the Under 14 Tesco Cup Final.Coach Tony Storr asked for a 70minute performance of guts and determination and this the Beverley girls served up to gain a deserved victory.Straight from the kick off Mill Lane harried and chased their opponents. Striker Jodie Brown intercepted the Costello kick off quickly…
MP Encourages charities To Nominate Themselves For Social Justice Awards
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is encouraging local anti-poverty charities to nominate themselves for the 2012 Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards. The awards are open to local, independent charities that seek to address issues such as educational failure, family breakdown, addiction, unemployment, and debt. Now in its seventh year, the CSJ Awards have recognised over 80 winning voluntary groups and awarded a total of £300,000 in prizes….
Demon MC Present £1000 To Macmillan Nurses
Demon MC held a charity night and cheque presentation to the Macmillan Nurses charity at the Grovehill Pub in Beverley on saturday with live music from Bridlington band Alice in Thunderland. A great night was had by all and a cheque for £1000 was presented to the Macmillan Nurses charity by the Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell. The Demon MC have announced the new charity they are supporting as the “help the…
Free Brown Bin Text Reminder
A free text service that reminds residents to put out their brown bins for emptying is being launched on 12 December. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is providing the text service which residents will receive the evening before every collection day. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “It is only about six months ago since we completed the roll out of the collection of food…
Julie Blake’s 40th @ Bar Fusion
Julie Blake celebrates her 40th birthday with friends and family by holding a party at Bar Fusion, Wednesday Market. [nggallery id=1904]
MIMI Agree Deal To Stock Exclusive Jewellery
Dainty Damsel are delighted to be supplying the newly opened Mimi Boutique in Beverley. Nicky Walgate, Director of Dainty Damsel Ltd, said; “I think our designs will really compliment Mimi’s clothing offer and I hope their customers love our brand so we have a long, and successful business relationship with Cheryl Hakeney. “It’s also nice to think that Mimi are supporting another local business by stocking us as we’re based just down…