Beverley Renaissance Partnership Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2011

Beverley Renaissance Partnership invites anyone who would like to find out more about their work to the annual general meeting on Thursday, 24th November, in room 1 at County Hall from 5.30pm. The meeting will look back on the partnership’s achievements over the last year, and forward to its plans for the future. The meeting will also feature the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell, representing the town council. He…

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East Riding Youth Dance To Stage Platform Spectacular

November 17, 2011

From May, young dancers have set their feet-a-dancing throughout the East Riding and it’s almost time for them to stage their performance piece to mark the end of their autumn term. East Riding Youth Dance Platform, on Sunday 4 December 2011, will be a magical mix of dance expression, styles, themes and creations, both powerful, sleek, technical and sophisticated, which will be celebrated and showcased at The Spa Bridlington at…

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Beverley High School is Celebrating Its 10th Christmas Craft Fair

November 17, 2011

The friends of Beverley High School are holding their 10th Christmas Craft Fair this Sunday to raise funds for their school. The event will mark the 10th Anniversary of the fair in its present format. The Christmas fair is to be held this Sunday, 20th December at Beverly High School, Norwood, Beverley, from 10am-3.30pm. Free parking is available. With over 60 stalls selling local crafts, and unique gifts it’s an…

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Think Your Sunday Morning Bike Rides Are a Challenge? Take a Look at This

November 16, 2011

Local man Paul Deadman is undertaking a ten day, 400km, cycle in searing heats and humidity from Vietnam to Cambodia in January 2012.  In addition Paul has not ridden a bike for many years and is training intensely. Why? As well as the personal challenge Paul is raising awareness for the Brittle Bone Society, an organisation close to his heart as his step daughter has this Brittle Bone condition and…

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Beverley Set To Light The Sky For Santa and Rudolph!

November 15, 2011

As Christmas fast approaches, Beverley for the first time is set to light up the whole town with a Christmas Lights Switch-on spectacular the likes of which have never seen before! The evening’s events on Wednesday 30th November, will start from 6pm at Wednesday Market with the Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on performed by Lady Prescott, followed by the Christmas Lights Volunteer Group’s street performance of the Nativity re-enacting the key…

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Beverley Town FC Racenight

November 15, 2011

Beverley Town FC will be holding it’s annual fundraising racenight on Saturday at the Cricket Club on Norwood, this is an important event in the Clubs fundraising calendar. The night is not just open to players and their families but the Club would be delighted to welcome guests on the evening. Gordon Gibson will be hosting the races which will commence at 8pm so guests are encouraged to arrive by half…

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Attempt Burglary, Fotherby Walk, Beverley

November 15, 2011

Humberside Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed an attempt burglary in Beverley. In the early hours of Sunday 06 November, between 0030hrs and 0115hrs, it is believed a mid terraced house on Fotherby Walk in Beverley was approached from the front and allegedly numerous attempts were made to damage and enter the UPVC door. The suspect/s left muddy marks on the door facia. The force…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 69

November 14, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 69 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week’s issue features content form the following events and sporting fixtures as listed below; Armistice Day Remembrance Day Parade The 2 Lesley’s Memorial Benefit Gig Hair by El Turco: Abigail Bohan Beverley Town Beavers Vs Hodgsons FC Reserves Westella & Willerby Vs Hodgsons FC Mill Lane United Girls Vs Hornsea Town Molescroft Rangers Vs The Lord Nelson Lord…

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Attempt Theft From Cash Machine, Toll Gravel, Beverley

November 14, 2011

Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempt theft at a cash machine in Beverley. At 1415hrs on Saturday 22 October 2011a 27-year-old Hull woman who was visiting Beverley for the day, used the Halifax ATM cash machine on Toll Gravel in Beverley. As the woman requested a withdrawal from the cash machine with her son in his pram next to her, another woman allegedly approached them and pushed…

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Remembrance Sunday Parade

November 13, 2011

The streets of Beverley were lined this morning as the Remembrance Day Parade led by the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade made its way to the Memorial Gardens. wreaths were laid by representatives from many different organisations with Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell placing one from the town. [nggallery id=1853]

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Armistice Day: Beverley’s Silent Tribute

November 11, 2011

The town centre of Beverley came to a standstill as The British Royal Legion, officials and members of the public observed a two-minute silence. Staff from the surrounding businesses joined shoppers on the streets as the town of Beverley paid their respect on Armistice Day. The ceremonies commemorate those who died in two world wars and later conflicts, including 385 UK personnel killed in Afghanistan since 2001. [nggallery id=1851]

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Beverley Lions Club Thank Community For Their Support

November 10, 2011

The Beverley Lions Club would like to thank people in Beverley and surrounding areas for their generosity at the recent Bonfire and Fireworks event on the Westwood. The bucket collection will cover the costs of the fireworks for 2011 and will go some way towards next year’s event. We apologise for the late start of the fireworks – this was due to the safety ropes being totally ignored and the…

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Beverley Integrated Transport Plan Exhibition

November 10, 2011

Residents will be given the opportunity to look over the latest plans for the Beverley Southern Relief Road (BSRR) (Minster Way) at Beverley Leisure Centre on Friday, 11 November. The exhibition will take place from 12noon-7pm, with the council’s project officers on hand to provide assistance or answer any queries. The council has submitted a £27.254m Best and Final Bid to the Department for Transport (DfT) for the Beverley Integrated…

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Enjoy Free Mulled Wine @ Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre

November 10, 2011

The first of Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre’s late night opening events takes place this evening. On the first of their special late night leading up to the festive period each evening will be packed will be lots activities and demonstrations within the store. Tonight the main demonstration is by an in store merchandiser who will be sharing his knowledge on how to get the best out of your tree and…

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A Carnival of Carols Top Perform at Toll Gavel United Church

November 10, 2011

Carnival Band will be performing ‘A Carnival of Carols’ at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 7.30pm. Five musical explorers (Andy Watts, Giles Lewin, Jub Davis, Steno Vitale, Steve Banks) will perform with over 25 instruments, including shawm, bagpipes, Turkish clarinet, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums and lots of singing. From medieval England to ‘le jazz cool’ via Latin rhythms and Cajun beats, the Carnival…

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Free Gift Wrapping Workshop

November 10, 2011

Due to customer demand, Amalia and Antony from Amanti in Beverley, are offering a second FREE gift-wrapping workshop on Wednesday 16  th November 7-9pm,  at the shop which in Wednesday Market, Beverley. The aim is to conjure up some Christmas spirit and show howto achieve beautiful, cost-effective gift-wrapping.  Amalia says: “Presentation is very important so we hope to inspire people with some creative ideas and handy techniques for wrapping up…

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Time Running Out For Budding Artists

November 10, 2011

Deadline dates are fast approaching for the ever popular East Riding Open Art exhibition which is now in its 16th year. Artworks need to be brought to Beverley Art Gallery on 17, 18 and 19 November and interested participants will first need to pick up an application form from the Gallery or have one emailed to them by contacting sally.hayes@eastriding.gov.uk

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Beverley Author Launches New Novel This Thursday

November 9, 2011

Beverley Author Val Wood launches her brand new novel The Harbour Girl at Waterstone’s, Hull on Thursday 10 th November at 5.30pm. The Harbour Girl is the award-winning author’s seventeenth novel. The romantic saga tells the story of sixteen year old Jeannie, a net mender and herring girl atScarboroughHarbour, just like her Scottish mother. Jeannie meets and falls in love with Harry, a fisherman fromHulland becomes pregnant. Childhood friend Ethan…

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