Amanda Price Celebrates Her 43rd @ Beverley Racecourse Family Day

July 27, 2011

Beverley Racecourse hosted their family race day yesterday. Amanda Price a Nurse at Hull Royal Infirmary spent the day at the Westwood course with family friends as she celebrated her 43rd birthday. Dave Price and Dave Bignell both managed to scoop place pot, the pair were delighted at picking the right results in each of the races and scooped £4.50 each for their efforts. Rachel Falkingham of North Bar Without…

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New PRO @ Beverley Lions Clubs

July 27, 2011

Alan Porter is the new public relations officer for Beverley Lions. He takes over from previous incumbent Harry Burton, who has held the post for the past 10 years. Harry told HU17.net: “I am staying in the Lions but I have done the PRO job for about 10. I also run the golf day, which is very time consuming, and the Christmas lights etc, so I said I thought someone…

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Beverley Men’s Trek For Children With Cancer Charity

July 26, 2011

A Beverley man who has battled a rare and life-threatening illness is pushing himself to the limit to raise money for a vital charity. Adam Barley, 22, was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) just nine weeks after he was born and has had to fight the disease ever since. He has been in and out of hospital all those 22 years, having to endure numerous blood transfusions and a…

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MP & Councillors Visit Swinemoor

July 25, 2011

On Friday 22nd July I (David Elvidge) joined Graham Stuart MP and my colleague, fellow Cllr Kerri Harold to meet with residents on the Swinemoor Estate in Beverley to discuss issues that affect their everyday lives and that of their friends and neighbours. We walked to the all weather pitch and the residents seemed glad to be reassured that very soon the all weather pitch would become the responsibility of…

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Beverley Six Form Disco @ The Beverley Arms Hotel

July 24, 2011

The head boys and head girls from Longcroft and Beverley Joint Sixth, Connor Ferguson, Mary Tear, Chevan Ilangaratne and Evie Prescott organised a Joint Party between the two colleges on Saturday 23rd July at the Beverley Arms Hotel. Around 150 people turned up for the event. Connor Ferguson, Head Boy of Longcroft School said: “We started organizing it after a quick coffee meeting where we agreed we wanted to let…

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Race Night @ The Woolpack Inn

July 24, 2011

The Woolpack Inn held a successful race night this week. The night was held to help raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind, a charity the public house has been raising money for some time now. The racing entertainment was provided by R N Promotions, Cottingham. [nggallery id=1611]

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Share the Love At Beverley’s Newest Bar, Kubana

July 21, 2011

When you order your first meal or your first cocktail at Beverley’s newest bar and restaurant – Kubana, on Saturday Market – take a bit of time out to savour the moment and think about the most important thing in life. Not money, nor cars; not jewellery, nor a swanky house. Think about love. And think about the story of the husband and wife couple behind Kubana, Ali and Nicola…

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An Afternoon With Paddy Sweeney

July 20, 2011

I have just spent an afternoon with Paddy Sweeney and his dog Charlie. Anyone who lives in Beverley will know who Paddy is and without question he is one of Beverley’s characters. This morning I received a phone call from Jerry O’Connell who had been called by his wife, Christine, relating to Paddy who along with Charlie was holding a protest outside the Tesco store on Morton Lane, Beverley. Paddy…

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It Never Rains But It Pours

July 19, 2011

If there is one thing we are good at in England, it is talking about the weather. Setting off from home I took a look outside and decided to leave the coat and go in a T-Shirt. While trying to go about my business in town – the usual trip to the bank and then to the post office – Mother Nature decided to make mine and a number of…

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How The Fox And The Hound Became The Best Of Friends

July 19, 2011

One was bred to hunt and kill the other – but now two of nature’s greatest enemies have become the best of friends. Todd the fox and Eva the Jack Russell have put aside hundreds of years of enmity to forge a friendship that is as touching as it is unusual. They can been seen side by side being walked on their leads in Beverley by owners Phil Walker, landlord…

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Beverley Businesses Make a Cinderella Dream Come True

July 18, 2011

Beverley businesses The Fairy Godmothers, Meadow Studios, DeLacey Hair and Beauty and The Hair Lounge combined to create a fantastic raffle prize of a Cinderella makeover at Longcroft School Pinks Night. The lucky winner Laura Meredith, aged 14, was picked at random by Viking FM’s Paul Foster and Rosie Madison. Her ticket was chosen from hundreds of tickets sold on the evening. Laura said: “I couldn’t believe it when they…

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Phillip Rawson & Dean Booty’s 30th @ The New Inn

July 17, 2011

Phillip Rawson and Dean Booty celebrated their 30th birthday with a joint party at the New Inn Leven. Phil who runs the Leven boozer with wife Lizzie took over the the entire pub as friends and family enjoyed a cracking nights entertainment. Those there on the night included Molescroft Rangers Darren Spruce, AKA the Showman and local florist Rachel Frank. [nggallery id=1604]

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Friday Night Out in Beverley

July 16, 2011

Pictures from a Friday night out around Beverley at Lucias Wine Bar & Grill and also Bar Fusion where local cover band Reloaded entertianed an enthusiastic crowd. [nggallery id=1600]

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Nicky Kilford’s 40th @ The Beaver

July 14, 2011

Friends and family of Beverley lady Nicky Kilford joined her to celebrate her 40th birthday this week. Nicky, who works at Beverley deli G Jack & Son, in Wednesday Market, was delighted with the surprise party, which was held at the Beaver on Wednesday.

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Kubana Bar & Grill Opens in Beverley

July 12, 2011

Beverley’s newest bar opened its doors to the public today. Kubana, on Beverley’s Saturday Market, is the latest addition to the town’s vibrant nightlife. The new bar laid on food and drink for guests, emphasising the tapas and cocktails which will be at the heart of Kubana’s menu. [nggallery id=1596]

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An Evening of Perfect Pampering

July 12, 2011

The Friends of Longcroft School Pink Night proved to be a big hit. Several local businesses gave their support to the event that help raise over £1000 which will be used by FOL towards a mini bus for the school. Those there included The Hair Lounge, De Lacy Spa, The Fairy Godmother and Meadow Photography. Music on the night was provided by Paul and Rosie from Viking FM, adding that…

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