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Make Beverley Festive At Christmas

September 10, 2010

Beverley Traders are reminded that there are only a few weeks left to participate in promoting the town’s festive spirit at Christmas. Prue Blake from the Beverley Christmas Lights Committee says: “Last year the response from traders was wonderful and many people – Beverlonians and visitors alike – were very complimentary about the snowflakes attached to lamp standards and the small trees above the shops and offices.” “The issue this…

Discreet Diner Descends on Bar Fusion

September 10, 2010

It was a lovely evening and Wednesday Market was gently humming with the sound of happy diners enjoying the last of the day’s sunshine. Bar Fusion’s outside area was full so we went inside. This place oozes style and sophistication, the decor is modern and funky, large chandeliers twinkle over stylish seating and chunky furniture. We were greeted by a very friendly and helpful barman and after choosing from an…

Minster to Minster @ The Rose & Crown

September 9, 2010

Vicar of Beverley Minster Reverend Jeremy Fletcher held a talk this week at the Rose and Crown Pub in Beverley entitled Minster to Minster, full of interesting facts and anecdotes gathered during his time at Southwell Minster, York Minster and now Beverley Minster. The event was attended by over 50 people. Organiser Martin Dooloan, who voluntarily manages the hospitality and conference facilities at Beverley Minster, said they could have sold…

Why Rent When it Could Be Cheaper to Buy in Beverley?

September 9, 2010

‘Why rent when it could be cheaper to buy?’ is the question on Barratt Yorkshire East’s lips with the buying incentives they are offering on homes at its newest development The Worx in Beverley. The innovative development has already been hailed a great success by local MP Graham Stuart and is attracting hoards of first time buyers who are realising that it is cheaper to buy with Barratt Homes than…

Heritage Open Days: Free Entry to Skiby Windmill

Once again, Skidby Windmill will be taking part in the popular annual Heritage Open Days event. The mill will be offering free admission to everybody (not just the under fives) on Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th September only – the HODS event nationally runs from 9 – 12 September, but not all venues take part for the full four days. Heritage Open Days – the annual celebration of Britain’s architecture,…

September 8, 2010

Beverley Musical Theatre Seek Actors

Beverley Musical Theatre’s annual pantomime this year is Mother Goose, and its on from 23rd to 27th November at the Beverley Memorial Hall in Beverley. There are loads of songs and dances and comedy and booing and hissing. If folks want to be a part of it, they can come along to the first rehearsal of the panto this Wednesday 1st September at 7 30pm at Tickton Methodist Church. Anymore info needed,…

September 8, 2010

Beverley Library Loans Out Eco Packs

September 8, 2010

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering residents the use of an eco-pack that includes an electricity monitor, a pouch for kitchen fats and a water saving device. The packs, on loan from local libraries including Beverley Library, are an extension of a scheme launched last year, which proved so popular. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment and planning, said: “The monitors can be taken out on loan, just…

Sweeping Back Time With Local Chimney Sweep Jethro

September 7, 2010

Having been a professional chimney sweep for over 30 years, there’s not much that Jethro Vivian doesn’t know about modern chimneys and their problems. But it’s not chimney-sweeping in today’s world that really interests Jethro. He has spent many years researching the chimney-sweeping trade as it was during the reign of Queen Victoria, and now, dressed as a 19th century Master Sweep, Jethro is sharing this knowledge with schoolchildren throughout…

Replacing Down-Pipes With Steve Rial

September 3, 2010

As beautiful as historic buildings are, they take some looking after, as Steve Rial is only too well aware. Having worked at Beverley Minster for almost 21 years, Steve has been instrumental in the preservation and repair of this stunning piece of history that took 200 years to build, and is therefore between 800 and 600 years old depending on which part you are looking at. One of Steve’s current…

Live Music:Rachel Harrington With Rod Clements

September 1, 2010

Rachel Harrington is a roots musician in the purest sense whose unique artistry captures the deep links between country, gospel and soul. Her songs tell of personal and mythical stories from the American West. Championed by Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2, her two acclaimed Americana albums both hit the top spot of the Euro-Americana Chart. She is currently touring the UK with her performances augmented by master guitarist and…

Films of Beverley’s History on Show

September 1, 2010

Monthly film shows chronicling the history of Beverley look set to start at the Treasure House in September. The shows in the Film and Sound Archive Presents series will kick off next month with Black and White Beverley which will show footage shot in the town by prolific local film-maker Ernest Symmons. Mr Symmons was also the co-founder of the Beverley Picture Playhouse, which opened on Monday, 20 February, 1911….

Author of ‘Broken Dreams’ to Sign Books in Beverley

August 31, 2010

Following the news of his inclusion in the2011’s Mammoth Book of British Crime with a short story called Sucker Punch, Nick Quantrill is signing copies of his novel, Broken Dreams, at WHSmiths book store in Beverley on Saturday 11th September from 11am. Nick’s crime thriller, ‘Broken Dreams’, introduces private investigator, Joe Geraghty, as Hull’s newest crime fighter. Nick Quantrill finds himself among some of the best crime fiction writers in…

Clash of the Codes Raises Over £600

August 31, 2010

Rugby Union and Rugby League sides from around the area came together at Beaver Park to take part in a ‘Clash of the Codes’ event this weekend. It was organised to support Craig Hancock who played for Beverley ARLC in the Ray Speckman Cup Final in May, where he suffered a badly broken leg and has been unable to play or work since. In all, the event raised over £600…

Photos onto Canvas Beverley September Offer

August 28, 2010

‘Photos Onto Canvas’ in Beverley are running a special ‘Buy Two – Get One Free’ offer on their printed canvasses for a whole month. Local designer and owner Nick Matson said “From now until the end of September we are offering new and existing customers the chance to have their pictures professionally printed onto canvas, giving them three for the price of two” “The image can be provided in any format, and…

New Beverley Wedding Planning Service: ‘Opulent Wedding’

August 27, 2010

Wedding Planning may conjure up images of Jenifer Lopez & Mathew McConaughey falling in love, well here in Beverley you can now get married with the help of ‘Opulent Wedding’ a new service to help couples arrange and plan the perfect wedding. Karla & Angela jointly have over forty years experience in project management, catering, hair & beauty. After becoming friends they found that they had a passion for wedding…

Hull Animal Welfare Trust: Pets in Need of a New Home

August 26, 2010

Beverley is a town full of dog-lovers, and having photographed many dogs in Beverley and chatted to their owners, Hu17.net has discovered that quite a number of these lovely pets have come from the Hull Animal Welfare Trust. Established in 1982, the Hull Animal Welfare Trust has found homes for tens of thousands of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals. It also incorporates the famous Hull Hedgehog…

Get Your Cameras and Phones and Get Snapping

August 26, 2010

If you or your group would like to participate in a major competition for amateur photographers, the East Riding Cultural Partnership has the perfect opportunity for you. The Cultural Partnership is working with local people to organise contests as part of the ‘Capturing the East Riding’ photography competition. Starting in October, contests will run until September 2011, when groups will select their top entries. Local winners will then be entered…

House Open Day: Inglefield Close

August 26, 2010

Open Day Saturday 28th August 1 – 4 pm Come along & view this Fabulous 3 Storey 4 Bedroomed 3 Bathroom Detached Family home located in Inglefield Close, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 South side of Beverley in the catchment for the sought after schools of Beverley Grammar School & Beverley High School. MUST be viewed to appreciate the size & versatility of this Wonderful Family home, don’t miss out, come…

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