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When recalling World War I and its horrors – which led to the deaths of 37.5million people, a million of them from the United Kingdom – the first images that come to mind are of the blood-soaked, rat-infested killing zone that was trench warfare on the Western Front. The most enduring works of fiction and non-fiction concentrate on the millions of soldiers who were killed in what became known as…
Thousands of people descended on Beverley to appreciate the classic cars on display at the Beverley Classic Car Rally. From Wednesday Market to Saturday Market, classic cars – predominantly made in Britan – lined the streets and attracted car enthusiasts of all ages. The event, now in its 15th year, is quickly becoming, along with Armed Forces Day, the most enjoyable event of the year in Beverley. Burger vans and…
Beverley Car & Cycles owner Lee Frost presented Beverley Armed Forces Day chairman David Elvidge with a BMX this week. The bike is one of many gratefully-received donations from business people and private individuals which will be raffled for the SSAFA Forces East Yorkshire charity on Armed Forces day on Sunday 3 July. David, East Riding councillor for Minster and Woodmansey ward, is busy putting the finishing touches to the…
Arrangements for Beverley Armed Forces Day are all-but finalised. Chairman David Elvidge has confirmed to HU17.net the final stumbling block for the Sunday 3 July event – the licence – has been overcome. Councillor Elvidge said: “The parade will follow the same format as in previous years and will led by the Band of The Prince of Wales Division. “I already have agreement from the Sea Cadets, ACF and ATC…
Beverley’s Local Action Team (LAT) will give Beverley residents their chance to influence and determine policies and services relevant to the town at their latest meeting next Thursday (9 June). The Beverley Local Action Team is chaired by new East Riding of Yorkshire Council councillor and former Beverley Town mayor David Elvidge, his first major committee role since he was elected in Minster and Woodmansey last month. The purpose of…
Although the Defence School of Transport (DST) has been unable to take part in this year’s Armed Forces Day due to increased operational training pressures, it has stepped in together with Beverley based educational charity; The Deflog VQ Trust to provide the additional £4000 necessary to guarantee that the event will go ahead. DST Commandant, Colonel Paul Ash stated that “Both the Defence School of Transport and Deflog VQ Trust…
Beverley Armed Forces Day should be bigger than ever before after receiving two helpful boosts in the build up to the event. It’s the third year of Armed Forces Day in Beverley and previous years have seen Saturday Market crammed with visitors who want to show their respect to members of the armed force. It also provides a lift to the town’s retailers, especially pubs and restaurants. There had been…
David Elvidge wants to bring back personal responsibility, cut through red tape and maintain Beverley’s unique way of life. The Beverley Town councillor and former Mayor is hoping to make the step up to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at next week’s election when he stands for the Conservative Party in the Woodmansey ward. David is well known as the driving force behind Beverley’s fantastic Armed Forces Day, but…
For those that don’t know me I am married to Janet and I have one son Alex. I am the youngest of six children and have lived and worked locally all my life. I was educated at St Mary’s and then Longcroft School, my further education took place at the East Riding College as an apprentice mechanic. I have subsequently returned to East Riding College three times to study engineering…
Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman councillor David Elvidge believes the planned fly-by from one of the RAF’s most unsung planes of WWII will provide a “poignant” but thrilling highpoint to the day. Councillor Elvidge has confirmed that, weather permitting, a Tiger Moth will fly over Beverley’s day of tribute to our servicemen and women on Sunday 3 July. Last year’s planned fly-by by a Spitfire failed to happen because of…
Plans are well under way for Beverley’s third Armed Forces Day, with more members of the military confirmed. The event will start at 9am on Sunday 3 July, finishing at 5pm. One of the main military contributors to the event this year will be elements of A Company of 4th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, who are based at Wolfe Armoury down Norwood Far Grove. In another local link, the Commanding…
Visitors to Beverley’s Armed Forces Day are set to get a real treat this year at the 2011 event. The event which is scheduled for the 3rd of July will this year feature a flight simulator. Organiser of the event Cllr David Elvidge said; “We have been asked if we have room for a flight simulator this year and if we have to choose between a Harrier or Tornado!” Beverley’s…
Scouts in the Beverley St Nicholas group were treated to a top-level talk on their town by Councillor David Elvidge. They had many ideas of their own about Beverley, and grabbed the opportunity to pass them on to the Councillor. David Elvidge tells HU17.net his account of the evening “Following a meeting at the Scouts AGM last year I find I must have made an impression on at least one…
Beverley Town Council will organise another Armed Forces Day following the hugely successful event earlier this month. It was agreed, with one vote against from Green Party councillor Sue Dack, to back the event next year at this week’s full meeting of the Beverley Town Council. Former Mayor councillor David Elvidge, the driving force behind Armed Forces Day, presented the meeting with an overview of the day and thanked deputy…
Visitors to Beverley’s second Armed Forces Day were richly entertained in Saturday Market. There was a whole host of stalls and attractions for all the family throughout the day, with camouflage face painting especially popular for youngsters. The main entertainment took place on and around the big stage erected in Saturday Market. Music was provided by the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Beverley Pipe Band, while the big crowd…
Thousands of people filled the streets of Beverley for the start of Armed Forces Day. The event which was officially opened by the Cllr David Elvidge Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot at 10am as the crowds lined the streets and gather in Market Square for the parade. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=761] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Leconfield’s Defence School of Transport’s commandant insists the awarding of Freedom of Entry to the East Riding is a tribute to the hard work of everyone in the local community. East Riding of Yorkshire Council have granted the Defence School of Transport “the highest honour a council can bestow upon an organisation” in recognition of their long-standing association with the people of the region. Colonel Paul Ash says it will…
Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman councillor David Elvidge says his common ground with the Conservative Party is the main reason behind his decision to switch parties. Councillor Elvidge, who is busy preparing for next week’s big day in the town, had previously been part of the Labour party. But the former Beverley mayor, who has been considering a switch for some time, says the time was right for a change….