‘The dine on the ROWE Valentines menu has been put together to create a romantic evening of taste sensations featuring aphrodisiacs such as Oysters and flavour experiences such as Hand Dived Scallops, Pata Negra acorn fed Iberico Ham and Kobe beef. Kobe beef is the Japanese breed of cattle that are fed beer and massaged by hand they have a pampered life. Which makes for the most amazing steak, the…
For some, poetry is a dying art. With technology like text messaging, emails, and social media websites, the way in which people express themselves to their loved ones is becoming more plain and abbreviated. What a treasure it is then, to be able to search back through time for words of inspiration, to an age when it was common for people to engage in long verses just to say ‘I…
Vandals have left their mark at Swinemoor Primary School. These pictures, sent in by an HU17.net reader, show the mindless damage that has been caused to the school buildings using what appears to be spray paint.
Valentine’s Day is upon us, a day of love and romance for couples, but what about the single people? If you have tried online dating, speed dating and blind dating – take heart – Sue James is here to provide YOU with a discreet and personal service to help you meet your ideal partner within the East Riding of Yorkshire. Sue James Introductions is different to online introductions – Sue…
Local artist, Shirley Davis Dew, has been named as the winner of the People’s Choice Competition, which was run as part of the 2010 East Riding Open Art Exhibition, at the Beverley Art Gallery. The competition was the first in the exhibition’s 15 year history and was voted for by the public, with 280 votes cast. Shirley’s painting, Walking Home, won the most votes and she was presented with a…
Holistic healer, Kate Hare, was diagnosed with a chronic spinal problem and was told by doctors that she would be confined to a wheelchair by the age of 40. Kate decided to literally take matters into her own hands and began to learn Reiki as a means of healing herself. It wasn’t long before Kate started to benefit from this healing technique, it gave her a new lease of life…
If you are short on inspiration for gift ideas or are looking for luxury items at incredibly reasonable prices then take a trip down Well Lane and discover Tabatha’s, you won’t be disappointed. Owner Samantha Waud has achieved a personal ambition by bringing high quality products to the people of Beverley without breaking the bank. Samantha says: – “Opening a shop selling the type of goods we stock in Tabatha’s…
King’s Head manager Matt Clapison hopes customers will notice the substance as much as the style when the Market Square pub re-opens after its £450,000 refurbishment. It is only five years since the King’s Head shook off its dusty old image and brought proper, and much-needed, cafe culture to Beverley when owners Marstons spent almost £1m on a total overhaul. Now the browns and creams are going, booths are being…
HOME hunters seeking that all important first step on the ladder are being given an exciting boost as Barratt Yorkshire East announces it is offering homes at The Worx for just 85 per cent of the purchase price and an unbelievable package of goodies to kit them out. Buyers at The Worx in Beverley can expect everything from sofas, wardrobes and beds to coffee tables, crockery and cutlery. Not to…
Beverley Racecourse expects award winning race night to be a huge hit with racegoers in second year Beverley Racecourse is hoping that the award winning Lucky in Love race night will hold the key to the best night out of the year, after tickets have gone on sale for the popular themed event. Sally Iggulden, chief executive of Beverley Racecourse, expects the night to be a massive hit in its…
Local salon De Lacy Spa are currently looking for a Salon Manager and a Senior Stylist. Kerris Lacy owner of the business said; “It truly is an amazing opportunity for any stylist looking to further their career.” Kerris has over 12 years’ experience. She started out with a rented room before moving into her own salon. In October 2010 she relocated to the new salon above the Yorkshire Bank in…
Further public consultation on the Beverley Town Plan is scheduled to take place over the next six weeks. This consultation focuses on the plan’s design guidance, which is the final part to go out to consultation before the Beverley Town Plan is completed. The document considers how development can be carried out, highlighting the issues that should be taken into account by developers to promote high quality design. The aim…
New survey reveals that 71 per cent of Brits believe 2011 will be a financially tougher year for local businesses than 2010. Local newsagents voted Britain’s most important high street businesses. A local entrepreneur is launching a major campaign to help save local businesses following a new survey revealing that 71 per cent of Brits believe 2011 will be a tougher year for local businesses than 2010. Tom Salter, who…
Lempicka café at 13 Wednesday Market, a name synonymous with style, opulence and quality, has recently had a refurbishment. In conjunction with this recent makeover, Aletia Kent, owner and manageress, has taken the opportunity to expand the business by acquiring the premises next door. The legacy of the former Sergeants shop will continue with confectionery and high quality Italian ice cream all year round. The familiar Lempicka favourites of coffee,…
This Valentine’s Day don’t forget the most important four letter word beginning with ‘L’ … ‘Lisa’, as in Fleurs de Lisa. Their blooming flowers will ensure your love life will blossom. If you want to say ‘I love you’ with flowers this Valentine’s Day, then multi-award winning contemporary florist Fleurs de Lisa has the answer. Whether you want a lavish bouquet, 100 red roses, love heart decorations or the romantic…
Gareth Smith, 26, hair stylist from Desired in Beverley has a major passion for fashion and making people look beautiful. This April however, he is taking part in an event that neither he, nor anyone who knows him could have imagined him doing – the London Marathon which he is running in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Society. When his Mum’s best friend lost both her husband and daughter…
Masquerade Charity Ball, to be held at Tickton Grange Hotel, near Beverley on Sunday 15th May 2011. Local business woman Lisa Martin from Glitterbugwishes an online gift boutique in Beverley, is to host a masquerade charity ball in the rose room at Tickton Grange Hotel on Sunday the 15th May 2011. The ball will benefit four national charities. The National Autistic Society The Stroke Association The British Skin Foundation Help…
Now in the planning stages is a brand new filming project being undertaken by The Bijou Filming Company; “Birthday In Little Town” is the title, and the story line follows the happenings in Judea a little over 2000 years ago. The resultant film will be shown in church’s, village halls and schools in and around East Yorkshire and maybe even beyond. Opportunities exist for people to take part at all…