The Vagina Monologues

February 2, 2010

A group of young women that includes the mother of organiser Annie Kirkman are currently rehearsing as they prepare to perform ‘The Vagina Monologues’ in three different locations in Beverley later this month. Based on author Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Interviews” conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories….

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Soul Patrol @ Bar Fusion

January 31, 2010

Bar Fusion in Beverley held an evening of live entertainment with Soul Patrol performing. The band that as the name suggests kept the party goers happy with their music. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=408] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Reloaded @ The Norwood Recreation Ground

January 31, 2010

Reloaded performed in Beverley this evening at the Norwood Recreation Ground, the event is to help highlight an under used venue. As soon as ban started playing the dance floor quickly filled as the group belted out tune after tune. Tom Anderson, Norwood Recreation Ground Committee Member, Lawn Bowls Champion & former boxer… HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…

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Fire Fighters Pull an Engine Round Beverley

January 30, 2010

Fire-Fighters from Beverley Fire Station have begun their mammoth task of pulling a 14 tonne fire engine around our historic town. Setting off a few minutes late the guys soon picked up speed leaving many behind them including those with collection buckets. This morning they were at Beverley Fire Station bright and early cleaning the engines and preparing for the challenge. Shamus Harrison who is the man behind the fund…

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Beverley Photographers Athens Riot Experience

January 25, 2010

Photography Student James Carpenter from Beverley was in Athens and took to the streets to capture the events as they unfolded, and this is what James had to say about his experience of the Athens Riots. On December 6th in 2008, an innocent 15 year old boy, Alexis Grigoropoulos, was shot dead by the police in the Exarchia district of central Athens. The riots that ensued engulfed the city in…

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Burns Night Supper & Ceilidh

January 24, 2010

The Beverley Minster Social Committee held a Burns Night Supper & Ceilidh in the parish hall. Those there enjoyed a traditional supper of haggis before tables were cleared and guest danced to music by Pandamonium. Event Organisers Mrs Jan Bradley and Mrs Pam Holmes from the Beverley Minster Social Committee HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=390] HU17.net Picture…

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Beverley Boxing Day Hunt by Roger Spink

January 13, 2010

These pictures are from Boxing Day and were taken by Roger Spink of Spinks the Chemists. They show the traditional Beverley Boxing Day Hunt on the Beverley Westwood. Due to the conditions on the day the hunt its self was cancelled though crowds were treated to demonstration of how the hounds are controlled. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…

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Postman Dave Got the Job Done

January 11, 2010

Despite the bad weather each morning Postman Dave was out delivering the mail to the homes on his Beverley round. Speaking to Dave he explained; “All of us got into the sorting office for as normal despite the weather on Saturday. The mail had got through too and everyone was keen to get out there and deliver the mail to homes across Beverley.” As people were sledging on the Westwood…

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Sunday Sledging at Beverley Westwood

January 10, 2010

These pictures from today show lots of people having fun sledging on the hills of the Beverley Westwood. Once again hundreds of people were out making the most of the snow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=370] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Kitesurfing on the Beverley Westwood

January 9, 2010

Mark Ratford was out on the Beverley Westwood this afternoon Kitesurfing, Mark explained; “I’ve been flying kites for around 7 years now and belong to a club known as Fraisthorpe Flyers based at Fraisthorpe near Bridlington. The activity is know as Snowkiting, it basically involves using a kite to pull yourself around, in this case on the snow. You can use a wheeled Landboard ,Buggy,Ski’s or even go out Kitesurfing…

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Winter Sports on Beverley Westwood

January 9, 2010

With the snow and it was no surprise to see so many people on Beverley Westwood with their sledges. Hundreds of people took advantage of the snow and flocked to the Westwood knowing full well it would have some great sledge runs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=368] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…

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Sledging on Beverley Westwood

January 7, 2010

With the snow Beverley Westwood is busy place as fun seekers make use of anything to slide down the slopes. This group had a canoe that had been carefully adapted among other things that also included an old air bed which were used as very effective sledges. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=363] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…

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New Years Eve @ Beverley Minster

January 1, 2010

Beverley Minster held a ‘Service for the New Year’ The Vicar and the Mayor of Beverley climbed the bell tower where Cllr David Elvidge greeted the Beverley Minster Tower Bell Ringers before addressing the crowds outside. In the Western Forecourt of Beverley Minster residents and the congregation gathered where they were given hot drinks and snacks while the Vicar and Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge addressed them with a quick…

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New Years Eve in The Royal Standard

January 1, 2010

The Landlord and Landlady Keith & Sue of the Royal Standard pub in Beverley saw in the new year with family members in the back bar of the pub with Keith even having time to pose with his rather ridiculous military helmet! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=358] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…

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Sambuca Bar New Years Eve

January 1, 2010

Pictures from one of the newest café bars in Beverley, the Sambuca Bar where dinners enjoyed a meal while others partied downstairs in the bar to as they saw off 2009 and welcomed in the New Year. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=357] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…

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Cross Keys New Years Eve 2009

January 1, 2010

The Cross Keys in Beverley was once again full with party goers who enjoyed the disco and a few drinks as they welcomed in the New Year with a bang. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=356] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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New Years Eve @ The Push Beverley

January 1, 2010

Pictures form The Push in Beverley which was full of revellers who had gathered to see out 2009 and welcome in 2010 with the help of a few drinks and music provided by a live DJ. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=355] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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New Years Eve The Kings Head Beverley

January 1, 2010

The Kings Head in Beverley was transformed into a party venue as close to six hundred people attended their New Years Eve party. The rear of the pub was transformed with a large Marquee that housed the band, Reloaded. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=354] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…

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