Beverley Voice, a magazine being launched by three Beverley residents is due to arrive at our doors in just a matter a weeks. The magazine will be circulated to 5000 homes and business in Beverley and will feature stories, articles and features. The magazine will focus on the real issues in Beverley that directly effect us all, the subjects they intend to cover are environmental issues, authorities, police, council and…
“Three quarters of the way to recovery”! The property market is three quarters of the way to recovery – a profound statement or a solid foundation from which to build? The answer is a solid foundation from which to build and the three quarters of recovery is based on the three quarters of 2009 and the fourth quarter will be spring 2010. The three quarters of recovery for 2009 has…
E.COLI FOOD POISONING ADVICE TO BUSINESS The food services team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a series of drop-in surgeries for food businesses. The aim is to give food businesses the opportunity to discuss food safety issues with experts from the food services team. Stephen Headley, food services manager, said: “The first event was held at the Bridlington Spa this week and was very well attended by…
ARTERY LIVE’S NEW SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT Over the next four months from September to December 2009, ArtERY Live presents a new season of top-class entertainment with four companies making 18 music, dance, comedy and drama performances at a wide range of East Riding venues. Hilary James and Simon Mayor play a captivating mix of folk, swing, blues and classical showstoppers and will be performing on 4 and 5 September and…
Concern raised by Beverley & Holderness MP over Government threat to local high streets and shops Government to weaken powers of East Riding Council to control out-of-town development MP Graham Stuart, today criticised the Government’s proposed changes to planning rules, which will reduce the powers of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to control out-of-town retail development. A new report from a cross-party House of Commons Committee has warned that…
MP applauds Artsmark award to schools Five schools in the Beverley and Holderness constituency of Graham Stuart MP have been successful in attaining Artsmark awards this year, it has been announced. The national award scheme recognises schools which are committed to providing a high level of art education. This year the schools which have achieved Artsmark are: Beverley High School, Cherry Burton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Longcroft…
MP Graham Stuart backs calls for major changes to the draft Flood and Water Management Bill MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has backed calls for changes to be made to a draft of the Flood and Water Bill – designed to protect communities and business from floods such as those which hit the region in 2007. Today the National Flood Forum (NFF), a charitable organisation which provides support…
Cross Keys Beverley – Join locals of Beverley at a BBQ with optional Treasure Hunt raising money for children with Leukaemia, the treasure hunt begins at 11am and the BBQ will start at around 1pm. There is also a pool competition for more information please call Mathew Green on 07932 633155.
The Yorkshire Regiment marched through the streets of Beverley today as over 20,000 people turned up to welcome them home from Iraq. The RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter got things started with a low fly by over the crowds that had gathered to show their appreciation to personnel of the Yorkshire Regiment. After a short ceremony at the specially closed North Bar the Yorkshire Regiment passed through North Bar marching…
BEIJING GOLD MEDALLIST TO RACE IN BEVERLEY Ed Clancy, MBE, who won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, is the star entry for Friday’s National Elite Circuit Race Championships to be held in Beverley. Clancy is just one of more than 700 entries received for the three day feast of cyclesport in the East Yorkshire market town of Beverley. Over 450 leisure riders will contest Saturday’s sportif touring events…
The Yorkshire Regiment will hold a homecoming parade in Beverley on Thursday, 23 July from 2.30pm in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the High Sheriff of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Town Mayor of Beverley. Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Matthews said: “I am pleased to welcome the Yorkshire Regiment…
Around 150 people attended an Employment and Skills Fair organised by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart on Monday July 13.The highly successful fair saw unemployed constituents accessing a range of employment and training services under one roof. – View Pictures Graham said: “While it is saddening to see just how many people need the help and support of these various training and skills agencies, I am delighted so many…
Children of all ages will be able to swim as often as they want this summer for a set price with the introduction of a new childs swim pass for all East Riding of Yorkshire Council operated swimming pools, including the pool at Beverley Leisure Complex. The pass is available for children aged from 3 to 15 years of age and allows them to attend any of the general swimming or fun sessions…
There was a good turnout at the Skills Fair organised by local MP Graham Stuart on Monday. The event took place at the Beverley Leisure Centre and was targeting young people providing free advice on how they can gain the skills needed to promote themselves in the job market. [nggallery id=61]
MP Graham Stuart delighted as more agencies sign up for Education and Skills Fair to help the unemployed back into the work place which is happening today at the Beverley Leisure Centre. The latest organisations to sign up to take part in Graham’s Employment and Skills Fair on Monday include a university and a social enterprise aimed at helping 14 to 16-year-olds prepare for the world of work. Graham, MP…
Videos from the opening of the North Bar Celebrations in Beverley, July 12th 2009. The first video is of the parade performingin Beverley Market Square, the second video is theof the official opening of the North Bar Celebrations.
These are some pictures of the free guided tour bus that today has been taking people who live in Beverley and tourists on a historical tour. The bus was provided with Acklams of Beverley with the commentary was provided by Beverley Civic Society member Barbara English. [nggallery id=55]
Just over two years since the floods in Beverley it is amazing to think that North Bar Without was impassable due to the amount of water in June 2007. These pictures show the extent of flood on York Road, Pasture Terrace & North Bar Without in Beverley East Yorkshire. Pictures by Garry Morrison Yord Road, Beverley, June 2007 North Bar Without, Beverley, June 2007 Pasture Terrace, Beverley, June 2007