Danny Moore a fitness consultant at SGB Fitness is currently doing his bit for Comic Relief. Some time ago he made a bet with business owner, Steph Booty that if she could raise £150 he would work his shift dressed in ladies lingerie. Needless to say the money came pouring in and Daniel is now faced with an eight hour shift dressed in women’s underwear. Steph said; “Danny has been…
Come and Sing in Beverley Minster
The East Riding County Choir has arranged a Come and Sing Day in Beverley Minster on Saturday 25th June 2011. The chosen works are Vivaldi’s Gloria and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The conductor will be Alan Spedding MBE. Information and application forms can be obtained either by telephoning 01482 634427 or by visiting the choir’s website: www.eastridingcountychoir.co.uk The performance will take place on the same day, Saturday 25th June, in Beverley…
Mediation To Be An ‘Obligation’ For Divorcing Couples
QualitySolicitors Lockings announce to divorcing couples that from 6 April 2011, anyone struggling to agree on arrangements concerning children, finances or property in the UK will be required to go to mediation before being able to make their case in the courts. Usually lawyers aim for an agreed solution through negotiation because going to court is stressful and expensive – although, this is not always possible and, in some cases,…
Three Bedroom Homes Selling Best in Beverley
Homeowners in Beverley are currently waiting an average of 252 days to sell their house. The figures, from home.co.uk, show the problems for both sellers and buyers in Beverley in the current economic climate. The reasons for this are quite obvious – lack of job security, an unwillingness by mortgage lenders in Beverley to loan to first-time buyers and fears over interest rates. Figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered…
Rick Roberts Salon Prepare to Take Their Talent to the Runway
Rick Roberts Salon in Beverley have secured their place in the hairdressing industries most fashion-led national competition. The salon team will now combine their technical expertise with trends taken fresh from the runway in a bid to secure The L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy 2011. Rick Roberts Salons, stunning photographic entry showcased the salon team’s creative talents and shook off stiff competition from over 1200 UK entrants. Rick Roberts has now…
Beverley Gets Fresh ‘n’ Fruity
Shoppers in Beverley have another source for fresh, high-quality fruit and veg as Fresh ‘n’ Fruity opened its doors for the first time today. The new Dyer Lane greengrocers brings more choice to the many shoppers who prefer to buy their goods locally sourced (where possible) and from local retailers, rather than supermarkets. Owner Tracey Hartley admits it’s been a long struggle trying to find the right location for the…
Daughter Takes Inspiration From Her Father’s Words
“It’s too late for me, but if we can help for the future it’s worth it”. Local businesswoman Kerris Lacy has been inspired by the words of her late father Eddie Delacy, who in December 2010 lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease in December last year. She has now raised more than £4,000 towards her aim of £10,000 which will go to help fight the disease, and her latest…
First Live Show On Location For Humber.TV is a Big Hit
Producers of a local TV chat show plan to be on the road again after their first live, on-location programme proved to be a major success. Sirens of the North, a chat show hosted by Valerie Prentice and broadcast live on Humber.TV, was recently shot at the Rose and Crown Pub, Beverley, and included among the guests was local businesswoman Jan Clennett, who owns Fairy Godmothers. Andy Corbett, the man…
Beautiful Freaks Modelling Agency
Beautiful Freaks Modelling is a brand new agency set up by partners Kirsty Mills and Ben Fisher. The agency provides models for magazine shoots, catwalk shows, promotional and corporate events and their books feature a variety
Walden & Dale Set to Return For Beavers Clash With Lymm
Two very important matches are taking place at Beaver Park this Saturday with the first team taking on Lymm who are also in the relegation mix in National League 3 (North) and the 2nds taking on Malton a & Norton in which could well be a Merit League play-off spot decider. It is vital that Beverley RUFC overcome Lymm but the Physio’s room was full on Tuesday night with players…
80s Disco Organisers Donate £200 to WRVS Luncheon Club
Jean Richardson was very pleased to accept a donation on behalf of the WRVS Luncheon Club from Kerri Harold. The money was raised at an 80’s disco held at Beverley’s Memorial Hall in February. Kerri said; “It is a pleasure to give £200 to this fabulous cause. Elderly residents from Beverley have lunch every week at the Samman Road Day Centre, and they have a chance to chat with friends…
Beverley’s Kick Squad Win T1 & T2 Titles
Members of Kick-Squad – a free-style karate club coached by Pete McNally – have enjoyed some major successes at the recent T1 & T2 Tournaments. The events, at the Wildcats Arena in Nottingham, saw Claire Baxter, Mike Barros, Chris Isles, Kevin Day, Ben Clarkson and Danny Gogh all return to Beverley with winners’ medals. Barros won two silvers and bronze in the welterweight division across the two tournaments, after training…
Braves tame the Tigers
The match started sadly for Beverley Braves today as in form Bailey Foulston was taken off the pitch within the first few minutes with a broken collar after a strong tackle. He has been playing superbly of late and his presence will be missed. The Braves were on fire today and James McGahey expertly picked up a loose ball and the resulting long pass out wide was cleanly taken by…
Rodmell Claims Fifth in Rudolph’s Romp
Over 300 runners and walkers set off from Brantingham village to compete in the annual Rudolph’s Romp 24-mile challenge event on Saturday 5 March. The event had been postponed from December last year due to heavy snow. Although it was a dismal damp day conditions underfoot were surprisingly good and the lack of mud allowed faster progress over the challenging hilly course. Sixteen members of Beverley Athletic Club rose to…
Mohicans Thrash League Leaders Westellla
Beverley Town Mohicans were on song as they thrashed Westella and Willerby Juniors 4-0 in the Myton League. On a cool dry day, Mohicans needed to play their best football to overcome a top side in Westella, who have many Hull City trialists in their ranks. The game started at a quick pace and strong challenges from Will Woods, Louie Kelly, Dan Naldrett and Will Collingwood set the standard for…
Bikers Night Raises Over £500 for Macmillan Nurses
Local bike club The Demons raised £540 for the Macmillan cancer nurses charity by holding a rock night with a live rock band from Bridlington at the lady la gros in Beverley. The Band Alice in thunderland gave their time and talent for free, Many thanks to all those who made this possible. Photos courtesy of Paul Laybourne.
Prevention of Heavy Vehicles Using Westwood Rd and Newbegin
For at least three years, team members of ‘Neighbour Alert’ have been monitoring and reporting on the increasing usage of Newbegin, Beverley, by heavy vehicles and their drivers, to access the town centre, and peripheral areas. Our concern has been mainly for safety of pedestrians, as well as drivers and to avoid major traffic congestion, which is a very regular occurrence. Vehicles have included huge 40 ton fixed base and…
Browns to Celebrate a Year of Trading With Fashion Show
Browns of Beverley will be celebrating its first birthday on Thursday 24 March with a spring/summer collection fashion show, in aid of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Louise Grant, Browns’ Manager says: “We are very excited about this event. I can hardly believe a whole year has gone by since we opened the store. Beverley has really welcomed us and it is such a lovely place to work.” “We are…