Attention all Beverley employers and employees. This workshop can change your working life for the better… Professional Psychologist, Rachael Alexander, is delivering a FREE 2-hour workshop as part of Hull Business Week on Thursday, 9th June at The Sewell Studio. It show cases training based on the self-help book which has sold 12 million copies worldwide – “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®” by acclaimed author Susan Jeffers, Ph.D….

Beverley Talking Newspaper Honoured In Chairman’s Awards
Beverley and District Talking Newspaper was honoured for its work in the community at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Awards. They were named joint winners in the Chairman’s Community Award, along with Hull and East Riding Arthritis Care, at last night’s award ceremony at Bridlington Spa. David Allan, of the Beverley and District Talking Newspaper, said the award meant a great deal, and he hoped it would lead…

Walkington Primary School Children Get ‘The Smile Factor’!
National Smile Month 2011 is taking place between 15 May and 15 June and Perfect 32, a NHS and private dental practice in Beverley, is helping to spread the message of good oral health by hosting an event at Walkington Primary School on Wednesday, May 18. A team from Perfect 32 in Ladygate, which includes a dentist, hygienist and dental nurse, has been asked to start the fun-filled educational afternoon…

Chance To Win Hamper As G Jack & Son Go Online
One of Beverley’s most traditional and loved shops is offering a prize of a Yorkshire Hamper to customers who subscribe to its new newsletter and follow its burgeoning website. G and A Jack and their Wednesday Market deli are as much a part of the fabric of Beverley as the Minster and Beverley Beck. The family business dates back more than 125 years, while last summer they celebrated the 50th…

An Evening Of Dance @ Longcroft School
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College held its annual celebration of dance on 11th and 12th May 2011. Showcasing the various dance groups throughout the school, the production was a fantastic opportunity for parents, family and friends to see the hard work students have put in over the past year. Ranging from pieces choreographed by A-level students for their examinations, through to dance clubs for younger students, the performances highlighted…

East Riding College: Glowing Report From Investors In People
East Riding College has earned glowing praise from Investors in People for the way it looks after its staff. Following an inspection in March, the report confirmed the retention of the Investors in People mark and highlighted a number of areas of best practice. It said it was staff are with the managers in the change process, staff are positive to the requirement for flexibility and consider it a good…

New PB For Claire Traynor In Jane Tomlinson Hull 10k
Hull played host to the second Hull 10k road race last Sunday. One of a series of Run for All events in Yorkshire organised by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, the race attracted a field of over 3000 people, most of them running to raise money for charity. A small group of athletes from Beverley Athletic Club also took part, some running as members of corporate teams, some running for charity…

World’s Finest Musicians at Beverley Early Music Festival
Some of the world’s finest early music specialists will soon be playing in Beverley’s most spectacular settings. The 2011 Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival – which runs from 26-29 May – will see a wide range of top-quality musicians entertain audiences with a brief exploration of the history of music, from Renaissance to the present day The festival opens with a performance from internationally acclaimed vocal group The…

School Garden Goes Public
St John of Beverly Roman Catholic Primary School, Yorkshire, one of only a handful of schools across the country to be listed in the National Garden Scheme’s (NGS) The Yellow Book 2011, opens its gates to the public July 15 and 17. Pupils at the school are very excited about this recognition of their efforts. St John’s has embraced gardening fully into their curriculum. Inspired by Assistant Headteacher Jonathan Roe…

Quiet Garden To Open Near Beverley Town Centre
A new ‘Quiet Garden’ – where people can take time out to reflect on life – is being opened this summer close to Beverley Town centre. Volunteers from the Quaker Meeting, Quaker Walk, Beverley, are creating the garden at their Beverley base as a “small haven of tranquility” in the town. Quaker Phil Entwistle told HU17.net that with modern life being so busy and fraught, an area dedicated to peace…

Sides Settle For Draw As Rain Rules
Both Beverley Town Cricket Club teams (2ndXI and 3rd XI) had to settle for draws on Saturday after heavy rain caused both games to be abandoned. Beverley will be slightly disappointed with proceedings as both teams posted good totals before the rain came. The 2nd XI posted 214 for 7 off 45 overs. After loosing quick wickets Ben Fish (43) and Pete Hynes (56) rebuilt the innings with positive play….

BBC News: Focus DIY Has New Owners
Beverley’s branch of Focus DIY looks likely to be saved after administrators today revealed the branch could have new buyers. Ernst and Young, the administrators of the Focus DIY chain, have agreed the sale of 13 stores to Wickes Building Supplies, saving 345 jobs in the process. The future of the Swinemoor Lane store was in doubt after Focus went into administration earlier this month as they fell foul of…

Debbie Sparkles At 50th @ Hodgsons
Local lady Debbie Watson celebrated her 50th birthday at Hodgsons Pub on Saturday. The theme for the night was tuxedos for men and posh dresses for the ladies and the guests didn’t let the party girl down. Debbie told HU17.net she had a great time, and thanked friends and family for sharing her big night with her. [nggallery id=1481]

Centre Of Excellence End Season With Home Fixture
Hull College Girls Centre of Excellence completed their season with a home fixture against York City. Next season will see a change to how the women’s game is developed, with the number of Centres of Excellence being reduced to help concentrate the talent at grassroots level. This season Hull College Centre of Excellence have hosted the likes of Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Everton at Beverley’s Longcroft…

Outgoing Mayor Bessie Hands Over Reins
Outgoing Beverley Mayor Bessie Foot performed her final duties at the Guildhall on Monday. Bessie has been a thoroughly popular choice of Mayor, and her hard work paid dividends for her chosen charities. As part of her final duties as the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie handed out some final community awards before calling forward representatives of her chosen charities, the Marie Curie Cancer Trust and The Beverley Church Lads and…

Beverley Junior Scores First Points In Tough Road Race
Velo Club Beverley’s Paul Rymer scored his first British Cycling points in the Hull Thursday Road race on 15th May. Seventeen year-old Paul took 10th place, outpacing many strong and experienced riders on the hard and hilly North Newbald circuit. The performance was all the more impressive as this is only the fourth road race Paul has ever entered in his life – and he’s been training for less than…

Beverley Town Continue To Improve
Beverley Town teams have settled into the new Driffield League season with improved performances over the last two weeks. Beverley Mixed played Long Riston A on home turf this week and took victory by 8 sets to 1 with Jackie Langley and Phil Harrison taking two sets on the tie break. This result follows a 6-3 away win at Driffield Rec B the previous week. Beverley Mens A have shown…

United End Tickton Play Off Hopes
AFC Tickton girls went into the game at Broadgates knowing that a win against their local rivals would set up a play off for second place against Hedon Rangers. Eleanor Gilbert was again stand in keeper and she was called into action early on as the Mill Lane midfield played the ball through for their onrushing forwards despite the best efforts of the usually resolute AFC Tickton defence. The game…