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Quality Solicitors Lockings Celebrates the Reigning Queen of the Jungle

December 7, 2010

Quality Solicitors Lockings are delighted to see Stacey Solomon, reign as ‘Queen of the jungle’ after winning “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” 2010. Richard Allen, senior partner, Quality Solicitors Lockings, thinks she is a well deserving winner. He says: “In May, Stacey visited our offices in Hull and Beverley to help launch our new branding. She was very charming, humble and down to earth and seemed very…

Best Advisory Broker for Eighth Consecutive Year

December 7, 2010

A Beverley stockbroker is celebrating after the firm was named Best Advisory Broker for eighth consecutive year. The stockbroking and investment management firm Redmayne-Bentley was presented the accolade last night during the Shares Magazine Awards gala dinner which took place at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. The firm has received a total of 16 awards specifically for its Advisory service since 1995. Robert W Hughes, Beverley Branch Manager said today,…

ERYC Clear the Snow to Safeguard The Festival of Christmas

December 7, 2010

Everything is being done to ensure the Festival of Christmas goes ahead this weekend in Beverley. After the cancellation earlier this week of Saturday Market no chances are being taken. Today in the centre of town workers were out clearing the snow and gritting the pavements around the town centre. The Festival of Christmas attracted thousands people to Beverley last year giving the local economy a welcomed boost leading up…

Beverley Guildhall to Open During Festival of Christmas Weekend

The Beverley Guildhall will be open for two days over the Festival of Christmas weekend (11 – 12 December). There will be Victorian-themed Christmas activities for children while the grown-ups warm up with teas, coffees and Victorian punch. This is also an excellent opportunity to see the new exhibition on the history of Beverley’s churches ‘More than a Minster’. The Guildhall will be open from 10am to 3pm on both…

December 7, 2010

HU17.net Magazine Issue 22

December 6, 2010

Hu17.net Magazine issue 22 is available from Woodhall Way Post Office. This weeks issue includes following: Beverley’s Big Freeze Sledging on the Westwood Beverley Beaver Pigeon Awards Molescroft Christmas Fayre St John of Beverley School Clear Up Streamers Christmas Gifts HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1111] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…

Beverley RUFC Raise Over £800 in Movember Moustache Challenge

December 6, 2010

Beverley’s Rugby Players were finally able to show off their efforts for the Movember Moustache Challenge. A number of players took part in the event with the primary aim of raising awareness of cancer amongst men and raising some money for the Everyman Male Cancer Campaign along the way. The players have raised over £800 with donations still coming in. Many of the players sported big bushy moustaches while Phil…

Winter Weather Update: Morning of Monday, 6 December

December 6, 2010

A full treatment of main roads was carried out across the East Riding last night and again in the early hours of this morning. Road surface temperatures reached -11C and at 7am were still -7C across the whole of the East Riding. Forecasters indicate that temperatures will remain below freezing all day and generally dry. Ice is currently the real issue together with compact hard snow on the minor roads…

Open Art Exhibition @ Beverley Art Gallery

East Riding Open Art Exhibition opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Friday, 10 December and runs until 5 February 2011. The gallery would like to thank all artists who braved the snowy weather to deliver works to the gallery. The works on view have been chosen by two independent selectors: the artist and art tutor Steve Upton, and Kirsten Simister, who is curator of art at the Ferens Art Gallery…

December 6, 2010

Christmas Celebration to Mark SSAFA’s 125th Anniversary

December 5, 2010

A “Celebration of Christmas” will take place on Saturday 11th December at St Mary’s Church in Beverley, in aid of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Forces Help. Organised by Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley, explained that the occasion will also make a special anniversary for SSAFA: “This is SSAFA’s 125th year and it seemed like a nice…

Molescroft School Christmas Fayre Pulls in the Crowds

December 5, 2010

Molescroft Primary School despite the snow held a very successful Christmas Fayre. The main attraction was of course Father Christmas though there were plenty of games and stalls for people to browse. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1108] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes

St Johns School to Open Monday After Volunteers Clear Snow

December 5, 2010

St John of Beverley School will open on Monday morning thanks to parents, staff and school governors. Head teacher Mrs Rogerson explained; “We used our text messaging service to ask for help in clearing snow from the driveway and paths within the school grounds. The response was fantastic. Parents, staff and governors, armed with spades and shovels, joined our school caretaker, Mr Chatwin, at 12 noon today Sunday and set…

Winter Weather Update for Saturday

December 4, 2010

Overnight we had snow showers with up to 1 inch of snow in places. We still have hard packed snow in places and temperatures were down to -7’C overnight. East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been working all night ploughing and salting the main snow clearance network covering all ‘A’ and ‘B’ roads which is around 800km of main roads across the East Riding. All these routes are clear with…

Traders Open Market Despite Closure

December 4, 2010

Saturday Market may have been closed though some traders braved the cold to open. East Riding of Yorkshire Council announced that the market would be closed on Saturday due to the bad weather. The market was also closed during the January ‘Big Freeze’ though this time round more stalls were open. Traders said they have faced a tough week paying rents and not being able to work. Stalls open on…

Youth Orchestra @ Hexagon Music Centre Cancelled

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the heavy snow fall, tomorrow’s full day youth orchestra rehearsal at the Hexagon Music Centre has been CANCELLED. Please can you let other members know. Pictures: Youth Orchestra’s Christmas Concert held at Hull City Hall HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=341] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…

December 3, 2010

Saturday Market Closed Due to Weather

The council has regretfully had to cancel the Saturday market in Beverley town centre tomorrow, Saturday, 4 December, because of the adverse weather conditions. The conditions would not be safe for those setting up the stalls or members of the public. All stall holders are being notified today. The council apologises for the inconvenience to local people and others who use the market. Pictures from January 9th 2010 some traders…

December 3, 2010

Winter Weather Update for the Morning of Friday 3 December

December 3, 2010

Pictures from the Beverley Westwood taken this morning and an update from East Riding of Yorkshire Council with regard to snow and winter weather. Overnight we had another dumping of snow in a line from Withernsea south of the A1079 westwards. More than a foot of new snow has fallen onto already snow packed roads and with temperatures down to -11’C in rural parts. Eleswhere temperatures are generally -6’C. We…

Longcroft School to Remain Closed on Friday

December 2, 2010

Longcroft School CLOSED – Friday 3rd December Longcroft School will remain CLOSED on Friday 3rd December 2010, due to adverse weather and safety concerns. Due to Longcroft’s location and split site, problems remain including heavy accumulations of snow on roads leading to and within the site. Snowplough clearance has been requested and we hope to re-open on Monday 6th December. Please check the school website during Sunday evening and at…

Advice From Police After they Rescue Trapped Drivers

December 2, 2010

With the weather causing mayhem for many across the region, police officers and other emergency services have been faced with various challenges; ensuring the safety of the community is paramount and the protecting the vulnerable. On Tuesday evening PC Neil Fraser and PC Tony Harrison, who both are Instant Response officers (IRT) based at Beverley Police Station were coming back from Pocklington in the late evening, they decided to check…

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