Many people who have served in the Armed Forces are not aware that they are eligible for help from military charities, according to the East Yorkshire branch of SSAFA Forces Help. Each year volunteers from SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Forces Help assist around 350 people in the East Riding Community who has served in our Armed Forces. However, branch Chairman David Elvidge believes that this is…
For Winifred Holtby Enthusiasts
‘Winifred Holtby’s South Riding – representing Yorkshire from the 1930’s to the Present’ is the subject of Dr Lisa Regan’s lecture to be held in the Treasure House on Friday, 25 November at 7.30pm. Dr Regan, a former lecturer in English at the University of Hull, has written extensively on local author Winifred Holtby, her life, her novels and her writings. Booking essential at the Archives & Local Studies Service,…
Beverley Renaissance Partnership Annual General Meeting
Beverley Renaissance Partnership invites anyone who would like to find out more about their work to the annual general meeting on Thursday, 24th November, in room 1 at County Hall from 5.30pm. The meeting will look back on the partnership’s achievements over the last year, and forward to its plans for the future. The meeting will also feature the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell, representing the town council. He…
The Grapes Opening Tonight
The Push will reopen tonight under its original name ‘The Grapes.’ The Beverley boozer has undergone a full refit which includes the addition of a 3D screen.
Beverley Roundtable: Cooking @ Mirchi
The members of Beverley Roundtable were able to test their culinary skills when they met for an evening titled ‘Cooking @ Mirchi’. The group who meet every other Tuesday evening, descended on Mirchi, Lairgate, which is famed around Beverley for its amazing authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, for a fantastic opportunity to cook what they ordered. Joining the chefs in the kitchen to prepare your own special dish is a…
Beverley Beaver Trail Anniversary Run or Walk 2011
Runners and walkers are invited to join members of Beverley Athletic Club in a run or walk to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the opening of the Beverley Beaver Trail. The event starts at 10.00 on Sunday 20 November at Beverley Leisure Centre. All participants are invited to join club members for soup and a roll in the Leisure Centre afterwards. There is no charge for entry or food. The…
Beavers Welcome Back Three Key Players For Trip To Sandal
Following a much improved display last Saturday against West Hartlepool where, despite losing by 13 points to 9, Beverley were by far the better team on the day and lost the game largely due to three vital and very dubious decisions going against them, the Beavers head to Sandal reinforced with more confidence than for a long while. Richard Bussey, Francis Pickering and Craig Hancock all came through their return…
Full Points For Tickton Against Pelican
In wet damp conditions AFC Tickton played some of their best football and were well worth the maximum points from the two games. From the keeper through to the forwards AFC Tickton players never let the Manager and coaching staff down giving 100% in both games. All credit to Pelican Utd who played there part in two good close matches. AFC Tickton Thunders next Games are away to Driffield Cobras….
Beverley Men’s Darts and 5s & 3s League Presentation Night
Hodgsons Pub hosted the Beverley Men’s Darts and 5s & 3s League presentation evening. There was a darts doubles board semi final and final played, which was won by Tony Clegg. Once that had finished the 100 or so spectators were entertained by Doncaster comedian Christine Cole. Hodgsons then provided a pie & pea supper before they got down to the main reason for the night, the presentations. The teams and…
James Pearson Claims Third At Drewton Wold
The second race in the East Yorkshire Cross-Country League took place last Sunday over a challenging 6.6 mile course around Drewton Wold near South Cave. It was a misty and mild autumn morning and conditions were mainly dry underfoot with a couple of muddy sections. The undulating route took runners through woodland, along footpaths and round field edges. The scenery was spectacular and enjoyed by all athletes as they tackled…
East Riding Youth Dance To Stage Platform Spectacular
From May, young dancers have set their feet-a-dancing throughout the East Riding and it’s almost time for them to stage their performance piece to mark the end of their autumn term. East Riding Youth Dance Platform, on Sunday 4 December 2011, will be a magical mix of dance expression, styles, themes and creations, both powerful, sleek, technical and sophisticated, which will be celebrated and showcased at The Spa Bridlington at…
Tickton Sharks Share Points With Ferriby
AFC Tickton came into these games full of confidence after two good away wins against Withernsea. In the first match AFC Tickton managed to take the win with some great football. In the second game it wasn’t so easy for AFC Tickton, though they got off to the perfect start with an early goal; North Ferriby started to play the ball around and was causing the Tickton defence a few…
Beverley High School is Celebrating Its 10th Christmas Craft Fair
The friends of Beverley High School are holding their 10th Christmas Craft Fair this Sunday to raise funds for their school. The event will mark the 10th Anniversary of the fair in its present format. The Christmas fair is to be held this Sunday, 20th December at Beverly High School, Norwood, Beverley, from 10am-3.30pm. Free parking is available. With over 60 stalls selling local crafts, and unique gifts it’s an…
The 2 Lesley’s Memorial Benefit Gig @ Hodgsons Pub
Hodgsons Pub hosted a fund rasing night that was dedicated to the memory of Lesley Caruana and Lesley Wilkinson. The event help raise money for Macmillan Nurses was sponsored by local Beverley Taxi company Westhome Cars. [nggallery id=1859]
Beverley RUFC: Mini Section Tag Rugby
The Mini Section caters for children from the age of 6 through to 12. Children play in their own age groups. Beverley RUFC has a thriving Mini and Junior section with over 140 children registered. If you would like to be a part of this thriving club, Beverley RUFC would be delighted to welcome any boys and girls aged from 5 to 12 who would like to join the fun…
Think Your Sunday Morning Bike Rides Are a Challenge? Take a Look at This
Local man Paul Deadman is undertaking a ten day, 400km, cycle in searing heats and humidity from Vietnam to Cambodia in January 2012. In addition Paul has not ridden a bike for many years and is training intensely. Why? As well as the personal challenge Paul is raising awareness for the Brittle Bone Society, an organisation close to his heart as his step daughter has this Brittle Bone condition and…
Beverley Property Guide: Norwood’s A Popular Location
Community feel, great access and excellent amenities – Norwood’s a popular location There’s few places that retain the old-fashioned, community feel of Beverley as Norwood. On either side of this lively road, streets of solid terraced housing give way to bigger, newer houses, all within minutes of Beverley’s historic town centre or seconds from the roads which lead to Hull and the rest of the East Riding. With Beverley High…
Beverley Set To Light The Sky For Santa and Rudolph!
As Christmas fast approaches, Beverley for the first time is set to light up the whole town with a Christmas Lights Switch-on spectacular the likes of which have never seen before! The evening’s events on Wednesday 30th November, will start from 6pm at Wednesday Market with the Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on performed by Lady Prescott, followed by the Christmas Lights Volunteer Group’s street performance of the Nativity re-enacting the key…