Beverley

Screwfix Search For Britain’s Top Tradesperson Begins

Screwfix Search For Britain’s Top Tradesperson Begins
July 16, 2019
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In its tenth year, Screwfix is proud to announce that its Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition is now open, and plumbers, electricians, builders and carpenters from Beverley can put themselves forward for the top prize.

The annual competition by Screwfix aims to celebrate the outstanding work and professionalism of UK tradespeople, resulting in one exceptional individual winning a £20k trade bundle, comprising of £10k worth of tools, £5k tech and £5k to go towards future training.

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East Riding Theatre Shortlisted By White Rose Awards

East Riding Theatre Shortlisted By White Rose Awards
July 8, 2019
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East Riding Theatre in Beverley, East Yorkshire have been named as a finalist in the 2019 White Rose Awards, the largest tourism awards ceremony in the UK.  

The theatre is in the Arts and Culture category, and it is the first time they have been up for such a prestigious award. This marks a significant achievement for this small professional theatre that opened in late 2014 that is run by volunteers from the local community. 

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Competition Launched With Abundant Gift of Books

Competition Launched With Abundant Gift of Books
July 8, 2019
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The Val Wood Prize has become a staple on the International writing competition circuit since it began in 2014, awarding cash prizes to budding writers along with website publication of their stories.

Entrants have been challenged to address different themes over the years, such as women’s rights, history and the city of Hull but this year, the competition is challenging writers to get romantic and create a story in the form of a love letter. 

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Local Teacher Completes Parliament Ambassador Programme

Local Teacher Completes Parliament Ambassador Programme
July 8, 2019
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In February this year, Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, wrote to all schools in his constituency encouraging teachers to attend the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme.

Natalie Redpath, a teacher from Cherry Burton C o E Primary School, was successful in her application and she returns to the constituency with advanced knowledge of our political institutions following this unique course which ran from 1 to 3 July.

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Remarkable Arts Are Bringing Rock Britannia To Beverley

Remarkable Arts Are Bringing Rock Britannia To Beverley
July 8, 2019
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This July, Remarkable Arts are bringing their Remarkable production of ‘Rock Britannia’ to the Parkway Cinema and Theatre at the Flemingate Shopping Centre, Beverley, in an event supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Starring their Rock Choirs from across the county and accompanied by an exceptional live band of professional musicians, for one night only Remarkable Rock brings Beverley the best of British Rock.

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New Music Festival In Beverley Seeks Young Musicians

New Music Festival In Beverley Seeks Young Musicians
July 4, 2019
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A new Beverley-based festival is seeking young musicians who would like to take part in what promises to be a very special event.

The First Beverley Gentle Festival is being organised by Music Living, a local not-for-profit organisation, and follows their successful Gentle Concerts held In 2018.

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June Proves To Be Successful Month For Beverley Duo

June Proves To Be Successful Month For Bevelrey Duo
July 3, 2019
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June was a great month for Beverley based sidecar team Sam & Adam Christie.  It saw the team head down south to Brands Hatch for the second round of the British Championship.

The brothers were using this as extra track time two weeks ahead of the second round of the World Championship at Pannoniaring in Hungary.

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Gentle Exercise and Fun Activities Session in Beverley

Gentle Exercise and Fun Activities Session in Beverley
June 24, 2019
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The council’s Sport, Play & Arts Service are working with St Nicholas Community Connect group in Beverley to help increase participation in the group.

There will be a taster session of gentle activities on Monday, 1 July at St Nicholas Community Hall, Holme Church Lane, Beverley. 

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Kyle Edmund Yet To Fill The Gap Left By Andy Murray

Kyle Edmund Yet To Fill The Gap Left By Andy Murray
June 19, 2019
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Kyle Edmund’s journey has been a long and impressive one, born in Johannesburg before emigrating to England to take up residence in Tickton, a mere 10 minute away from Beverley, the 24-year-old has now climbed to the top of the British male tennis rankings.

In some ways, that was the easy part, the challenge now is to surge forward and leave an impression on the game, which must be said is something that the former East Yorkshire resident is battling to do.

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Breakfast Club For Veterans Pioneer Acknowledged By PM

Breakfast Club For Veterans Pioneer Acknowledged By PM
June 1, 2019
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Dereck Hardman was presented with a certificate in acknowledgement for winning a ‘Points of Light Award’.

The incentive which originated in the USA recognises volunteers within the community. Launched in 2014 in the UK, the scheme sees the Prime Minister make an award each working day.

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Specsavers Beverley Are Giving Away £10,000 And Anyone Can Enter

Specsavers Beverley Are Giving Away £10,000 And Anyone Can Enter
May 31, 2019
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Beverley’s glasses wearers have just a month left to express their specs style and be in with a chance of winning £10,000 cash.

Dance diva, Oti Mabuse, kicked off Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition. They are encouraging glasses wearers to also submit their entries before the deadline of Sunday 30 June.

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T.Rextasy – Ultimate T.Rex Tribute Act Heads To Beverley

T.Rextasy - Ultimate T.Rex Tribute Act Heads To Beverley
May 14, 2019
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T.Rextasy, presented by Sweeney Entertainments, return to venues across the UK in 2019 transporting audiences back to relive the good old days of the 1970s.

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

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Festival of Words To Bring Some Romance To Beverley

Festival of Words To Bring Some Romance To Beverley
May 13, 2019
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An afternoon aimed entirely at those who are hopelessly fond of love stories is coming to Beverley.

‘Read Dating’ is part of the 2019 Festival of Words, and will be an afternoon of romantic fiction at the Treasure House in Beverley on Saturday, 18 May, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

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