This Bank Holiday Monday (August 30th) brings a rare chance to climb to the top of the great clock tower of Beverley Minster. The 165 foot high structure was opened to the public in 2009 for the first time in 30 years and over 400 people climbed 212 steps to the roof to enjoy sweeping views towards the Humber, Yorkshire Wolds and coast. This will be the only opportunity this…
There were huge smiles all round at Longroft School in Beverley when the students got their GCSE results. Among the top performers was Eva Lawrence and Lottie Dodd, both of 11T, who got straight runs of As and A*s. Longcroft School saw 54.3 per cent of pupils achieving five A*-C including English and Maths, up 10.5 per cent on last year. Mike Furbank head of improvement and learning at East…
Three members of the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade – Bethany Hoggard, Chole Ruddock and Chole Lound – have certainly done their bit to make a positive impact on our community this summer. Calling themselves ‘The Three Amigos’, the girls have been taking part in the Humberside Police Lifestyle Challenge 2010 which, in its 22nd year, is inviting thousands of young people aged 10 to 16 throughout the region…
Police are appealing for information following an incident at 2200hrs on Friday 20 August at Rosemary Walk, off Woodhall Way, Beverley. A 68-year-old man was walking along a cut through. As he heard footsteps from behind him he turned around and saw three men. He was assaulted and money was demanded from him. As the 68-year-old man shouted for help the three men ran off towards the grassed area at…
Tribfest returned to Beverley again this year and the event certainly pulled in the crowds at the Beverley Polo Club near Tickton. Thousands enjoyed the live entertainment which was provided by some of the best tribute bands in the country. Aside from the live acts, there was plenty of other attractions Funfair rides, bouncy castles and massive inflatable slides were all on site for festival-goers to enjoy. James Radley, from…
An exhibition entitled ‘A Life of Beauty, Books and Bullets: John Edward Champney an Edwardian Collector and Benefactor’ has been officially opened at Beverley Art Gallery. John Edward Champney provided the funds to build Beverley’s Public Library and Art Gallery, which officially opened 100 years ago in 1910. He bequeathed 20 paintings, together with his substantial and impressive library, to Beverley , and these valuable items became part of the…
Prospective students can find out what life at East Riding College is really like in a new short film. “This is the future” is a six-minute video featuring real students giving their opinions about the College, their course and their tutors. Produced by Brough-based JayJay Media, it features interviews and outtakes, with footage showing students working in the classroom and workshop, using the modern facilities and enjoying extra-curricular activities, such…
More people from Beverley took their oath at the Beverley Guildhall as they became Freemen of Beverley. On the list included Sarah Pollard, whose father had recently become a Freeman himself. Due to changes in legislation earlier this year, it is now possible for daughters of Freemen to take the oath as well as sons. For more information please click here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…
Quality Solicitors Lockings are today announcing the retirement of Michael Brown, 59 from their Beverley office with effect from 31 August 2010. Mr Brown was born and has worked in Beverley all of his life, the last twenty years have been with Lockings. His career as a Property Lawyer began in 1970 when his first duties included following his first boss, Noel Till, then senior Beverley solicitor around to court…
Hull Kingston Rovers presented Beverley ARLC Manager Richard Shaw with an autographed rugby ball signed by all the players, donated as a prize for the ‘Clash of the Codes’ rugby day. Richard Shaw said: “Hull KR have given us a top prize. It is made all that much better as the prize comes from a fellow rugby club.” The event has been organised for Craig Hancock, who suffered a broken…
Hearing that there is a new Kitchen Team at The Molescroft Inn, The Discreet Diner decided to pay a visit. We hadn’t booked a table but as we were relatively early (accidentally in time to take advantage of the great Early Bird Menu – 2 meals for a Tenner!) there were tables free. This a family pub – catering for children (a baby’s bottle was warmed up by the bar…
The Glorious Twelfth is usually used to refer to 12th August, the start of the shooting season. But, to the proud family of amateur Jockey Jacob Butterfield, it will always be the day they attended Beverley race course to see the 17 year old make his debut in the Chris Hoggard Memorial Handicap. A wonderful day and the start of a wonderful career, it is hoped. However, it almost did…
After a summer of transport industry shows throughout the UK, specialist logistics and driver training provider TIR Training Services is returning to its roots by sponsoring the Truckers Summer BBQ, Driffield Showground, on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. TIR is an associate sponsor of the event, which is part of the popular Truckfest series of truck-themed festivals featuring family entertainment, stalls, live music and a truckers’ “It’s A Knockout”….
New Community Hospital for the East Riding gets the go ahead from Planning Committee A new 21st century community hospital to serve the people of the East Riding has taken a major step forward today. Members of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Planning Committee have voted to approve the detail of the design, subject to the conclusion of the consultation period which ends today. Plans to build a new £19…
Pupils across the East Riding have shown improved performance at the end of primary education in English and maths at level four and level five. This judgement, based on teacher assessment, shows significant improvement compared to 2009 results. This year, many schools decided not to undertake the year six SAT tests, and because of this all schools in the East Riding underwent a rigorous process of teacher assessment. Teacher assessment…
The Defence School of Transport was visited last week by Fire Fighters and Junior Fire Fighters from Lemgo in Germany along with members of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service from the Beverley Fire Station. The towns of Lemgo and Beverley have been twinned since 1979 and their fire services regularly visit each other. The visit was organised by Councillor and former Mayor David Elvidge who is the Quality Assurance Manager…
The Sobriety has returned to Beverley for the first time in over 40 years. Members of the Beverley Barge Preservation Society were there to welcome the ‘old girl’ back home. The barge arrived at the Beverley Beck yesterday evening, crewed by young volunteers. The Sobriety will be opened to the public for a few hours before it continues its journey to Hull later today. Built in Beverley 100 years ago, …
Hello Paul Smith I wanted to give you some feedback for your website. I’ve been trying to ‘post a comment’ but as you are probably aware, the link in the site isn’t working? Not to worry. When the young man handed us the leaflet very early the other morning as I was leaving for work (7.15 am) I thought that was a good idea. I took notice of it and…