Opening Times Extended @ Guildhall

July 27, 2010

Once again the Beverley Guildhall will be open on Wednesdays as well as Fridays over the school summer holidays, from tomorrow, July 28th until September 3rd. In addition to the beautiful historic building with its stunning 18th century courtroom and original 17th century furniture, the Guildhall offers its current temporary exhibition “1960s Beverley.” There is also a display on the medieval Beverley waits’ chains which are featured on the BBC’s…

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Farmwatch Featured in We are Where You Are Humberside Police Summer Roadshows

July 26, 2010

The Humberside Police Roadshow took part in the Driffield Show last week as part of its “We are Where You Are” summer campaign. Police officers, PCSOs and police staff were out in force, meeting the public, giving out crime prevention advice and finding out what really matters to local residents and communities. Members of the Beverley Rural Neighbourhood Police Team were canvassing local residents about their concerns and were on…

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Farewell Drinks @ the Farrow’s

July 26, 2010

Steve and Kay Farrow invited friends and family to their home in Beverley for farewell drinks this weekend. The couple are set to leave the UK to live and work in Mauritius. Kay, the press officer for Beverley Athletic Club, has been a major figure in organising some of the biggest sporting events in this area, such as the Beverley 10k and the Walkington 10k running races.  She has also…

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Gym for Heroes @ Riverview Gym

July 25, 2010

Staff and members at Riverview Gym completed a 24 hour endurance challenge this weekend. The event was organised by Vicky Hart, Stacey Reeves, Bob Beautyman and Dave Jones as part of the national Gym for Heroes Week. Each of the people who took part completed a gruelling three hours cardio work out, spending one hour on the treadmill, one hour on the rowing machine and another hour on the bike. Owner Vicky…

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Beverley Fire Station Open Day

July 25, 2010

Beverley Fire Station opened its doors to the public this weekend. The event was held to help raise awareness of the dangers of fire in the home while also raising money for Fire Victim Support, a charity that provides support to people whose lives have been devastated by fire. Dee Philips, along with other volunteers from the charity, manned a wide range of stalls while the fire fighters from Beverley provide…

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5 Successful Years of Trading in Beverley for Fleurs de Lisa

July 25, 2010

Fleurs de Lisa celebrated 5 successful years of trading in Beverley this weekend. Customers were greeted this Saturday with a glass of champagne as the store owner Lisa Barrow said a big thank to her customers. Throughout July, the award winning florist has been running special promotions to mark the landmark occasion and on Saturday shoppers who spent £5 or more in the store were entered into a competition to…

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Cherry Burton Village Show 2010

July 25, 2010

Cherry Burton held their annual village show this weekend, and the fine summer weather added to the enjoyment of the occasion, as very a good crowd turned out to take part in the great variety of attractions. Held at Cherry Burton Primary School, there was plenty to do for all the ages.  The playing field was covered with stalls and rides, many of which were raising funds for local organisations. Youth Group: Local…

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Angela Gibson Memorial Trophy 2010

July 24, 2010

Madge Wilbore was awarded the Angela Gibson Memorial Trophy at the Cherry Burton Village Show for the best Victoria Sponge. The trophy bears the name of  the late wife of Beverley businessman Barry Gibson. Barry, who owns the gift shop Streamers of Beverley said; “Angela won the prize for best Victoria Sponge three consecutive times, though back then there was no trophy on offer.” “When she died, I decided to…

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Mother and Daughter Win at Cherry Burton Show

July 24, 2010

Moira Bartle and Jayne Wilson both picked up awards at the Cherry Burton Village Show for their flower arranging skills. They served up cake-themed arrangements that looked good enough to eat. Moira’s entry was a sliced cake while her daughter Jayne made a tray of cup cakes. Jayne said “We never tell each other what we are making and only find out on the day of the show.” Jayne was…

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Three Little Ponies

July 24, 2010

Shoppers in Beverley Town Centre this week may have noticed three miniature ponies having a stroll amongst them. The Miniature Shetland Ponies were accompanied by volunteers of a national charity ‘Phoenix Childrens Foundation’ Fund’ which raises money to support programmes to help disadvantaged children enjoy the experience of horse-riding. Shelia Barnard from the charity explained, “We provide riding lessons and equipment to disabled and seriously ill children across the country.” “In total we have ten of…

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Beverley Farmer Launches Amaizing New Venture Today

July 24, 2010

A Beverley farmer has embarked on a new business venture to provide gainful summer holiday employment for his daughters and other students in the region. John Clappison, from Risby, has given over 10 acres of his 600 acre farm and planted 60,000 maize seedlings that will grow into Beverley Maze and will provide part-time jobs for 10 people. John explains why he decided to invest in the tourist attraction that…

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NURSE Charity Still Going Strong at 30

July 23, 2010

Local charity NURSE is approaching its 30th anniversary of providing specialist equipment for the local NHS Trust and the local community. Over those 30 years, the five-strong committee of NURSE – which stands for Needed Urgent Remedial and Surgical Equipment – has raised more than £250,000 for a host of items through a variety of local fundraising events. It’s a real, established example of David Cameron’s proposed ‘Big Society’ idea,…

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Minister Responds to MP’s Concerns Over Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

July 23, 2010

BP should remain a ‘strong and viable’ company despite the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, MP for Beverley and Holderness has been told by Government. The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign Office, Alistair Burt MP, responding to constituents concerns, raised by Graham, said there was ‘no suggestion’ the spill reflected badly on British business. Graham has been approached by several constituents who feared the impact of the…

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Crown, Colonies and Countrymen at the Treasure House

July 23, 2010

What do a Tudor mayor of London, the confiscation of royalist lands during the English Civil War, 50 years incarceration in an asylum, a five month journey to New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi and Buffalo Bill have in common? The answer is in a collection held by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service, which is pleased to announce a new cataloguing project listing the family…

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Browns to Host Fashion Show in Aid of Christmas Lights Appeal

July 22, 2010

Browns of Beverley will be hosting a fashion show in September 2010. The department store which opened in March of this year is hosting the night to help raise money for the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Prue Blake, Secretary of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal said; “This event is being organised and arranged by Browns of Beverley and the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal Group are delighted that they have decided…

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Longcroft Pupil Scoops Top Award

July 22, 2010

Beverley schoolgirl Shannon Lockyer admitted she was absolutely shocked after being presented with a thoroughly-deserved award by the Humber Education and Business Partnership. Longcroft School and Performing Arts College student Shannon, 15, from Hargreave Close, is in the first year of her newly-created Creative Media Diploma Course. As a major part of her course, Shannon and her class-mates have used all aspects of the media – from interviewing to editing…

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East Riding Community Hospital Still on Track Says MP

Delays to the construction of the new East Riding Community Hospital ‘will not’ lead to a funding shortfall, says MP for Beverley and Holderness Graham Stuart. Graham made the comment after it was reported in the media that the project faced being left £10 million short due to delays being caused by the discovery of a protected Great Crested Newt on the site. Graham said: “After seeing this in the…

July 22, 2010
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Green Light to Armed Forces Day 2011

July 21, 2010

Beverley Town Council will organise another Armed Forces Day following the hugely successful event earlier this month. It was agreed, with one vote against from Green Party councillor Sue Dack, to back the event next year at this week’s full meeting of the Beverley Town Council. Former Mayor councillor David Elvidge, the driving force behind Armed Forces Day, presented the meeting with an overview of the day and thanked deputy…

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