A 60’s and 70’s disco was held at the Armstrong Social Club this Friday to raise money for the MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association). Some were dressed in clothes that would have graced the dance floors all those years ago. The evening was a great success and raised valuable funds. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1006] HU17.net Picture…
Information for Beverley Lions Bonfire Night 2010
Each year the Beverley Lions Club organise their Annual Fireworks Display on Guy Fawkes Night, which this year is on Friday 5th November and will take place as usual on the Beverley Westwood adjacent to Westwood Road. **INFORMATION FOR BEVERLEY LIONS BONFIRE 2011 ** The Bonfire which is provided by the Beverley Town Council will be lit at 7-15 pm by the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Bessie Foot, together with…
Graffiti Clean Up Round Beverley
As part of a project to improve historic town centre lanes in Beverley, Beverley Renaissance will take to the streets along with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s safe communities team next Tuesday to tackle the current condition of Tindall Lane and remove graffiti. The clean up of the lane, which acts as a thoroughfare from several popular car parks and the train station through to Wednesday Market, will start at…
Beavers take up the Movember Challenge for Cancer Charity
Members of Beverley Rugby club will be taking part in what has become an annual worldwide event amongst thousands of rugby players, when they embark on the Movember Challenge. Movember as you may have realised is held throughout the month of November and those taking part attempting to grow a mustache with the primary aim of raising awareness of cancer amongst men and raising some money for the Everyman Male…
Treasure House: Local History Book Fair
A local history book fair will be held at the Treasure House, in Champney Road, Beverley on this Saturday, 23 October. Now in its 24th year, the annual local history book fair hosted by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service has changed venue this year to the Treasure House. The event will be opened by the council’s Chairman, Councillor David Rudd. The book fair provides a…
Return to Rounders at Beverley Grammar School
Following the success of the women’s informal Return to Rounders sessions, in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s sport and play development service is pleased to announce it will be starting a new indoor session. From Monday, 1 November, sessions will be held in the sports hall at Beverley Grammar School, between 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All women over 18 years of age are welcome to come along, whether they are…
Exhibition: ‘More than a Minster’
A new exhibition will open on Friday, 22 October, at the Beverley Community Museum in the Beverley Guildhall. This latest in the series of local history exhibitions in the Guildhall is entitled “More than a Minster” and looks at the full range of churches, chapels and meeting houses in Beverley, past and present. Fiona Jenkinson, curator, said: “Obviously Beverley Minster is the main church that most people will think of,…
Beverley Wellbeing Open Evening
Beverley Wellbeing is a company owned and run by Duncan O’Connor that delivers Sports Therapy, particularly focusing on sports injuries, personal training, elite level strength and conditioning, and performance nutritional advice. This week Duncan was joined by friends and customers at his new facility on Barston Road, Beverley. Those who attended included Scott Taylor and Scott Wheeldon from Hull Kingston Rovers and England International Kirk Yeman who plays his club…
Archibald Likely to Return for Trip to Bradford
Beverley RUFC make the relatively short journey to Bradford on Saturday where they take on Bradford & Bingley in the National League 3 North fixture. They will need to improve on their showing of last week when they came second best to a physical Rossendale side which bullied them from start to finish. Beverley could not obtain any satisfactory set piece ball and the 24-36 scoreline rather flattered them. It…
Looking for Love in Beverley
Teenagers who want to make a positive difference to the town of Beverley are being invited to join a new organisation. Love Beverley aims to serve the local community through acts of kindness and help young people show the many good aspects of the vast majority of youth in the town. Led by Beverley Minster Youth Minister Lee Kirkby the Love Beverley team is aiming to be a real help…
Graham Stuart MP Calls for Charities and Voluntary Groups to Help Cut Red Tape
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, is calling on all charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to help in the fight against excessive red tape. His call comes as the Government launches a joint Cabinet Office and Department of Business, Innovation and Skills task force to look at ways of making life easier for groups working in the voluntary and social sector. Graham said: “I have, with the help of…
Know the Risks and Help Reduce Sudden Infant Deaths
The local Safeguarding Children Boards of Hull and East Riding have joined forces with local campaigner Louise Barrett to highlight the risks associated with co-sleeping this winter. Infant deaths associated with co-sleeping appear to rise across the UK over the winter months*, and Child Death Overview Panels in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire want to emphasise the key risks to parents to help reduce infant deaths where co-sleeping…
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill is all about sharing food, drink and conversation in a good environment. With plenty of room it makes an ideal location for couples, families and large groups who wish to enjoy fine wines, champagne or cocktails in a quality environment. The food served includes steaks, salads, pastas, skewers and risotto. A key benefit is the outdoor seating which is under cover and heated, bringing a…
New Resident at Beverley Racecourse
Beverley Racecourse has a new resident, a Larkin Toad. The toad was purchased by the racecourse at a recent auction where the toads that formed the Larkin Toad Trail were sold off for charity. Charlotte Brader, Business Development & Marketing Executive at Beverley said; “He is lovely, we have big plans for the toad and we are sure visitors to the course will appreciate him being there.” Neat Toad was…
New Beverley AC Runner Nicholas Riggs Performs Well in Bridlington
With the Bridlington half-marathon a designated handicap race for Beverley Athletic Club, members turned out in force for the race last Sunday. The event also incorporated the Yorkshire Veterans’ Championships and attracted a field of more than 700 runners so the competition was strong. There were some notable achievements amongst Beverley Athletic Club runners – several personal bests, a few prizes and lots of handicap points. The first Beverley athlete…
Fire-Fighter Awarded For Beverley-Lemgo Twinning Efforts
Beverley fire-fighter Shamus Harrison has proudly received two awards for his work within the Fire Service for the Beverley-Lemgo Twinning Association, including his work as Honorary Secretary. Earlier this year during the Fire Brigade Open Day, Shamus was presented with the “Medaille Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit” (Medal for International Co-operation) from the German Fire Service in Lemgo. The medal was issued by the President for the Fire Service in Berlin (Hans…
Lily, Christine & Alex Hold a Joint Birthday @ The Memorial Hall
Lily Clarkson, Christie Basile and Alex Davy held a joint birthday party at the Beverley Memorial Hall this week. The party was arranged by the mothers of girls who like the youngsters have been friends for life. Jackie Clarkson said; “We have all known each other for years. All the girls went to Beverley High School together; Alex is still there in the sixth form while Lily and Christine live…
Third For Pearson in Abingdon Marathon
Five members of Beverley Athletic Club travelled down to Oxfordshire at the weekend to take part in the Abingdon Marathon. It was a very successful trip for the club as James Pearson finished in third place and Steve Peacock and Ian Husband both finished in the top ten in their respective age categories. Conditions were perfect for running and the fast flat course attracted a field of more than 700…