Convict Life, Penal Servitude And Prison Licensing In Victorian England

Convict Life, Penal Servitude And Prison Licensing In Victorian England
February 6, 2018

A public talk at the Treasure House in Beverley on Tuesday 13 February will offer a new perspective on the lives of those caught up in the convict system in the 19th century.

The talk by Dr Helen Johnston will discuss the rise of long-term imprisonment in England, in the aftermath of the end of transportation to Australia, through the establishment of the convict prison system during the mid-1850’s.

Read More >>

HU17.net Magazine Issue 384

HU17.net Magazine Issue 384
February 5, 2018

HU17.net Magazine Issue 384 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.

This week’s issues features a selection of content including local news and photos from the Lee Morley Memorial Dinner held at Beverley Rugby Club.

Read More >>

2018 Programme Unveiled At The Beverley Treasure House

2018 Programme Unveiled At The Beverley Treasure House
January 31, 2018

The Treasure House in Beverley has unveiled its exciting and varied programme of events and exhibitions for 2018.

Although the highlight of 2018 will be the 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition from 14 July to 8 September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced a full programme of events at the popular venue for the next year.

Read More >>

Local Train Provider Ranked Highly In National League Tables

Local Train Provider Ranked Highly In National League Tables
January 31, 2018

Hull Trains who provide a direct service between Beverley and London are celebrating after figures published by Transport Focus show one best at when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Hull Trains scored 95pc which 14pc higher than the overall national average score in the National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS) for overall customer satisfaction.

Read More >>

RNLI Seeking Extra Volunteer Fundraisers In Beverley

RNLI Seeking Extra Volunteer Fundraisers In Beverley
January 30, 2018

The Royal National Lifeboat institution (RNLI) is looking for volunteers to join a newly established fundraising group in Beverley. The charity is calling on people who are looking for a rewarding new challenge for 2018 to get in touch.

The group will complement the existing RNLI fundraising branch in the town and will work alongside it to help raise vital funds to save lives at sea.

Read More >>

Beercocks in Beverley The Go To Family Estate Agent

Beercocks in Beverley The Go To Family Estate Agent
January 30, 2018

The team at Beercocks in Beverley has over 26 years industry experience and has become the go-to family estate agent in Beverley and Hull The high profile office has recently undergone a major refit and now provides a bright contemporary office located in arguably the very best location in the Town being No 1 Saturday Market.

The team of 5 in Beverley is headed by Tony Wallis who has been valuing and successfully selling residential property in the area East Yorkshire area for 15 years and brings a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the team.

Read More >>

Celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day At The Potting Shed

Celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day At The Potting Shed
January 29, 2018

The Potting Shed in Beverley is bringing back its Yorkshire burrito to celebrate National Yorkshire Pudding Day on 4 February.

No need to settle for just a Mexican dish or British turkey with the trimmings when you could have the very best of both worlds – a Yorkshire burrito.

Read More >>

Barbarian Squad Measured Up Well Despite The Elements

Barbarian Squad Measured Up Well Despite The Elements
January 29, 2018

The weather was certainly not what was hoped for as rain and wind swept around the Scarborough ground for this weeks under 9 matrix fixture.

Conditions could at best have been described as soft but a more honest assessment would be to describe the scene as reminiscent of a mud bath.

Read More >>

Beverley Photographers Invited To Take Part In #Yourbridge Competition

Beverley Photographers Invited To Take Part In #Yourbridge Competition
January 22, 2018

Residents in the Beverley area with a keen eye for photography are being invited to capture an award-winning image of the Humber Bridge.

The #YourBridge project, run in association with Hilton Photographic, Hull, and London Camera Exchange, Lincoln High Street, is running throughout 2018, is open to photographers of all abilities, and each month features different theme.

Read More >>

MP Gives His Strong Backing To Tesco Bags of Help Scheme

MP Gives His Strong Backing To Tesco Bags of Help Scheme
January 18, 2018

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has given his strong backing to Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme and has urged residents to nominate local projects that can benefit from their plastic bag charges fund.

On Tuesday 23 January Beverley Tesco is hosting a ‘Meet the Funder Day’, where sports clubs, community groups and schools will have the chance to meet charity representatives from Groundwork – who are administering the Bags of Help scheme in partnership with Tesco.

Read More >>