On Friday 30 September 2011, singer, DJ and star of Big Brother, Dane Bowers visited the Defence School of Transport, Normandy Barracks Leconfield. Dane visited DST to do a radio interview on Garrison FM 87.7 FM to promote ‘Eclipse’, a mixed martial arts event that will be taking place on 29 October 2011 in the spectacular surroundings of the Hull Ice Arena. The evening boasts an exciting 14 bout fight…
Injury Crisis: Beavers Travel To Chester With Ten Players Missing
Beverley RUFC’s season of woe continues as they face up to the most unbelievable injury crisis in memory. Last Saturday’s defeat by Lymm, not only cost them the points but also resulted in serious injuries to lock Matty Adams, flanker David Worrall and outside back Goran Jelencic. Other injuries incurred, although apparently less serious were to stand-off Phil Duboulay, scrum half Chris Infield and winger Rob Smith. Add to these…
Tickton Pre School Coffee Morning
Tickton Pre-School, based in the Village Hall at Tickton, opened its doors to all parents/carers for a coffee morning today to celebrate its recent successes. Not only was the Pre-School awarded “Outstanding” in ALL areas by Ofsted earlier in the year, it recently won 1st prize in a local competition by having a week of activities to celebrate communication. These activities have also helped the Pre-School reach the final stages…
Start Fitness Northern Athletics Autumn Road Relays
Three teams of runners from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Birchwood in Warrington last Saturday to take part in the Start Fitness Northern Athletics Autumn Road Relays. The event attracted a large number of athletes from all over the north of England and the competition was fierce. The men’s race was a six stage relay with each athlete running a 6 km circuit on quiet roads on an industrial estate. …
Beverley Town Council: In and For the Community
This weekend’s Beverley Food Festival (2nd October 2011) is one of the biggest events of its kind in the north of England and will host stalls from producers from all over the region – and one from as far away as our twin-town Lemgo in Germany. Chefs from local Beverley restaurants will be putting on cooking demonstrations throughout the day, and amongst other attractions, BBC Look North’s Peter Levy will…
Would You Like To Know Why Insurance Premiums Are On The Rise?
Consumers seeking the best deals on car, van or motorcycle insurance have had a torrid time over the last couple of years. The rising costs of policies has led to many people complaining at the unfair costs that insurance companies are levying against the motorist, claiming that the huge increase in the cost amounts to a form of profiteering. Indeed, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced that it…
CCTV Images: Can You Help Identify This Man?
Humberside Police in Beverley have released a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an assault which took place at the Cross Keys Public House, Lairgate, Beverley. At 2330hrs on Saturday 30 July 2011, an 18-year-old man was in the Cross Keys Public House when he was allegedly head butted by another man. The victim sustained a fractured skull as a result of…
Beverley Treasure House: Take A Piece Of History Home
The items held at the Treasure House are, for obvious reasons, carefully preserved and cared for and provide an invaluable insight into the heritage of East Yorkshire. Whilst the majority of the unique archives at the Treasure House are freely available for members of the public to read and enjoy, it is no surprise that, at the end of the day, these valuable records must go back into the vaults…
Beverley Food Festival: Events For Young People
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth support service has joined forced with Beverley Town Council to offer young people the chance to cook and taste healthy meals at Beverley Food Festival on Sunday 2 October. The youth support service has been supported by NHS East Riding of Yorkshire public health team to bring in specialist chefs and activity instructors from Fit to Eat. The event will take place at the…
Old School Disco @ Youth Café
Beverley Minster will host an Old School Disco theme Youth Café on Friday 30th September for upto 250 young people . Tickets for the event which starts at 7.00pm and finishes at 9.30pm are priced £2 and are available now from all three secondary school libraries, Beverley Minster Parish Centre & Shop. The Youth Café is aimed at young people in school years 7-9 and there is a range of…
Braves Can Hold Neads High
In the first game against Cottingham Tigers Isaac Merryweather was outstanding for the Braves with some furious charges that troubled the Tigers and resulted in a fine try. Will Cohen took his season’s try tally to 36, the majority of these were scored with sheer power and pace but this time it was clever support play which paid dividends, following the play, sniffing for opportunities, anticipating the offloads of which…
Lucy Lee’s Birthday Treat
Lucy Lee celebrated her 9th Birthday with family and friends at Cactus Jacks, followed by a trip around the town on a horse and carriage with her friends from St Mary’s Primary School. The horse and carriage supplied by Riverside Carriages a can be hired out for any occasion, for information call Dave on 07713415870 [nggallery id=1767]
Beverley Theatre Company: Blithe Spirit
The Beverley Theatre Company will be staging their first production of the 2011 – 2012 season when they perform Noel Coward’s classic farce, ‘Blithe Spirit’ at the Memorial Hall in Beverley from the 9th to the 12th November. First staged in 1941 at the Opera House in Manchester, this comedy is billed as ‘an improbable farce’ in which the central characters hold a séance that unleashes a plot full of…
Whitestar Dominate Tickton In Local Derby
Beverley Whitestar U16s beat AFC Tickton at the Beverley leisure centre on Sunday. Whitestar dominated the first half with 4 first half goals .In the second half AFC Tickton finally started to find their feet, and had two good opportunities to make the score look more respectable. At the final whistle Beverley Whitestar finished comfortable winners with a 5-0 home win. Next game for Beverley Whitestar is away at Westella&…
Longcroft Pupils Acknowledged By Cancer Research UK
Over the year the past school year at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College, Form 9.T (now 10.T) have been collecting money for their chosen charity, Cancer Research UK. They were initially given a target of £50, but this was soon exceeded. During Easter, Annabel Carrick and Kyrie Hobson held a ‘bake sale’. They saved up the money to pay for the ingredients and baked various cakes on 27th April…
60% Recycling Rate Achieved By East Riding For August
East Riding residents recycled and composted 60 per cent of their waste in August, pushing the rate to the highest ever achieved in the area. For four months in a row, East Riding’s residents have broken all previous records as they have taken advantage of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s collection of food waste and cardboard in the brown composting bins. The new collection service was rolled out between March…
Hampston Hill Celebrate As Toffee Boy Wins Much Coveted Olympia Ticket
Emotions have run high at Hampston High this weekend as Toffee Boy, a 31 year old veteran claimed one of the much sought after Olympia Finalist Tickets at Hargate Arena in Derbyshire. Toffee who is owned and was bred by Pauline Beal of Hampston Hill was born in 1980 and now 31, is proving himself very special, most horses of his type and breed have long since gone to heaven,…
Burton Mount Country House:English Hospitality Of The Highest Standard
Burton Mount Country House is a Five Star venue in Cherry Burton which can be found in the Michelin Guide 2011. It provides private dining and can be flexible for any occasion from a lunch table of 8 to a wedding for 200 guests in the beautiful 2.5 acre gardens. In addition to the superb bed & breakfast facilities, the owner, Mrs Pauline Greenwood has opened up her family house…