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Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball Restoration Project Wins National Lottery Support

Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball Restoration Project Wins National Lottery Support

October 18, 2018

Hull City Council has been successful in securing a confirmed £281,100 National Lottery grant to fully restore the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball.

Dating back to 1918, Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball is the only such timepiece on a municipal building and one of only a few nationally. It reflects the importance of maritime timekeeping, the link with navigation and the need to fix longitude from the John Harrison period (1720s) to the present.

New Exhibition At Treasure House Celebrates Working Hands

New Exhibition At Treasure House Celebrates Working Hands

October 18, 2018

A new exhibition portraying the skills and satisfaction of manual occupations is coming to The Treasure House, Beverley, on 10 November.

The creation of photographer Peter Barker, ‘Working Hands’ is a series of photographs which show how hand and mind are linked in skilled work, from bookbinding to sheepshearing, from hat making to dog grooming. The photographs suggest a connection between inner and outer worlds, between body and mind, and between thinking and doing.

Thieves Who Targeted Elderly Shoppers in Beverley Are Jailed

Thieves Who Targeted Elderly Shoppers in Beverley Are Jailed

October 16, 2018

Three people who targeted elderly shoppers in Beverley, stealing their bags and purses have been jailed.

Piotr Molda, Anna Majewska and Patryk Molda are now all safely tucked up behind bars, paying for the crimes they committed right across the UK.

Fit4Dogs Sees Former Swimming Instructor Swap People For Pooches

Fit4Dogs Sees Former Swimming Instructor Swap People For Pooches

October 16, 2018

A former swimming instructor has gone in at the deep end with a business venture which sees her swap people for pooches.

With the official opening of Fit4Dogs fast approaching, Kirsty Skeates is already running rehab regimes for canine clients at her hydrotherapy centre.

Beverley To Be Considered To Get More Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Beverley To Be Considered To Get More Electric Vehicle Charging Points

October 15, 2018

Beverley may soon be getting more electric vehicle charging points. East Riding of Yorkshire Council says that Beverley is being considered to get additional points.

ERYC confirmed Beverley was to be considered following the installation of two electric vehicle chargers in neighbouring Driffield.

Privatisation Through the back Door – Cllr Unhappy With Post Office Plan

Privatisation Through the back Door - Cllr Unhappy With Post Office Plan

October 12, 2018

Privatisation through the back door is how one councillor describes plans that put the Post Office in Beverley at risk.

Comments about the Post Office closure came from Cllr Denis Healy, who represents residents in St Mary’s.

Post Office Closures – A Legacy Of A Labour Government?

Post Office Closures – A Legacy Of A Labour Government?

October 12, 2018

As Beverley wakes up to the prospect of losing its town centre post office, politicians are already turning the topic into a political football.

Post office closures are nothing new. Thousands of them have disappeared from our high streets as technology helps make life easier.

Light Aircraft Crash Investigations Ongoing Say Police

Light Aircraft Crash Investigations Ongoing Say Police

October 12, 2018

Humberside Police say they are working with Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) to find how a light aircraft crashed close to Beverley.

Flying south from the Scottish Borders, the aircraft and came down near to the approach to the landing strip at Beverley Airfield.

Guide Dogs Looking For Kind People To Board With During Training

October 11, 2018

Guide Dogs are appealing for local residents to help house dogs ahead of what will be a busy Christmas period for the charity.

More dogs due to arrive in Beverley to be trained as Guide Dogs. Now the charity needs help in finding lodgings for the dogs on a night.

Dove House Menswear Charity Shop Celebrate Five Successful Years

Dove House Menswear Charity Shop Celebrate Five Successful Years

October 11, 2018

Dove House Menswear, a charity shop in Beverley, is celebrating five successful years in business. While small in size, the shop is bringing in vital funds for Dove House.

Five years ago store manager Simon Coates put forward the idea of switching from furniture to menswear. His suggestion has paid dividends for the charity, attracting both residents and out of towners to the store.

Charity Shops Help Solidify Town Centres And Tackle Social Issues

Charity Shops Help Solidify Town Centres And Tackle Social Issues

October 10, 2018

Recent studies show that Charity Shops add value to the high street by plugging gaps in empty units.

The report says that UK consumers spend an estimated £270M a year in them. Furthermore, charity shops also provide volunteering experience for over 200,000 people.

Improvement Scheme At Grovehill Road In Beverley Starts This Month

Improvement Scheme At Grovehill Road In Beverley Starts This Month

October 9, 2018

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that a highway improvement scheme is planned to start on Grovehill Road, Beverley, on Monday, 22 October, and is expected to take six weeks to complete.

The scheme extends from Grovehill Junction eastwards to Zarya Court and involves carriageway widening on the south side, along with the provision of a shared footway/cycleway.

Division 2 Opposition For Beverley’s New Season All But Confirmed

Division 2 Opposition For Beverley's New Season All But Confirmed

October 7, 2018

National Conference League Division 3 Champions, Beverley ARLC now have an idea of who they will face next season in Division 2.

Following a superb season that saw the Blue & Golds clinch the championship and promotion, Beverley will be joined by Barrow Island and Clock Face Miners and step up a level next season.

Train Journey Between Beverley & Hull – An Outdated Experience

Train Journey Between Beverley & Hull - An Outdated Experience

October 6, 2018

This week I had a pleasure of using our local public transport system which included a ride on train that looked like it should be on display at the train museum in York.

Operated by Northern Rail, when the train, between Beverley and Hull rocked up it was quite a shock to see how old the rolling stock was.

Police Could Soon Be Banging On Every Door In Beverley

Police Could Soon Be Banging On Every Door In Beverley

October 5, 2018

People in Beverley could soon be getting a knock on their door from Humberside Police if an incentive being piloted Hull proves to be successful.

Humber Talking has been launched by Humberside Police with the aim to give the force a chance to gain a better understanding of the community they serve.

Hull Residents Being Urged Love Their Streets And Not Dump Litter

Hull Residents Being Urged Love Their Streets And Not Dump Litter

October 2, 2018

A team dedicated to tackling poor waste standards in hot-spot areas of Hull will be out on the streets talking to residents about their environmental concerns.

Four highly-visible environmental improvement officers will be visiting residents and carrying out community surveys to understand what issues affect different areas of the city.

East Riding School Children Celebrate Right To Be

East Riding School Children Celebrate Right To Be

October 1, 2018

An LGBTQ anti-hate crime project which has involved schools and communities across the East Riding was celebrated at an event in Beverley attended by a Home Office minister.

The Right to Be project is an initiative led by children’s charity Barnardo’s in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth and family support service, following a £48,000 award of funding from the Home Office Hate Crime Community Projects fund.

We Must Take Back Control Before It’s Too Late Say Labour

We Must Take Back Control Before It's Too Late Say Labour

September 30, 2018

We must take back control before it’s too late – that was the message when Labour Party activists took to the streets of Beverley on Saturday.

Hundreds of people took the opportunity to tell Party members of their fears that Britain is moving towards a no deal Brexit outcome.

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