MP Says Fairer Parking Rules in High Streets is a “No-Brainer”

August 9, 2011

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed new measures to provide more car parking spaces in town centres, reversing the anti-car red tape imposed by the previous Labour Government. This week the Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles MP, announced that the centrally-imposed limits on town centre parking spaces will be removed, helping to provide a big boost to struggling high streets and small shops. Graham said: “I am delighted…

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New Vintage Clothing Company – Moving Forward By Looking Back!

August 5, 2011

The New Vintage Clothing Company has opened their first store in the region as they move from clicks to bricks. Managing Director James Ash from Beverley is hoping that more stores will follow in the future and has not ruled out opening a store in his home town. The shop has been opened to give the company a retail outlet, they have been wholesaling for over 12 months and see…

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Burton Mount Country House Exclusive Fine Dining

August 5, 2011

Burton Mount Country House offers a unique fine dining experience for those seeking the very best of East Riding food and hospitality. Standing in two acres of beautiful gardens and woodland Burton Mount is the idea location in which to hold your exclusive lunch or dinner party. Whether it is a birthday celebration, business lunch or you simply want to have a fantastic meal in sumptuous surroundings without the washing…

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Beverley Town Council: In and For The Community

August 5, 2011

For many, the Local Government Elections may seem sometime ago now, a lot has happened since.  For me however (Stuart Pearce), the time has flown by.  Since I heard the results on May 6th I’ve been on a steep learning curve. I am very thankful to HU17.net for always offering the chance for myself and other councillors to reach out to the Beverley community. The Town Council meets on the…

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Join The Paperless Generation

August 3, 2011

The cba partnership has operated a paperless office for almost 4 years, enabling them to reduce the amount of paper used by approximately 80%. The document management system files all incoming correspondence from paper, via email  and outgoing documents are rarely printed, instead where possible pdfs are sent via email. Invu is the document management system used for its store and discover capability. Reports show that UK SMEs waste a…

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Beverley Town FC Golf Day Raises FORE Figures!

August 3, 2011

Beverley Town Football Club held their second annual golf day, and raised a staggering £1200 for club funds! In brilliant sunshine 22 teams battled it out at the prestigious Hornsea Golf Club, enjoying great hospitality from the staff at the club. The conditions were ideal for good scoring, and it was a brilliant score of 94 points that finally took the spoils.  The winning team of “Douggies deadly duo and…

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Over 20 Teams To Take Part In Beverley Town FC Golf Day

July 20, 2011

Beverley Town Football Club are running their fund raising golf day again this year, and interest has far exceeded expectations. On Sunday 31st July over 20 teams will compete in teams of four at Hornsea Golf Club, one of the regions premier Golf Clubs. The day provides both footballers and golfers the opportunity to come together to raise much needed funds for Beverley Town Football Club, one of the Towns…

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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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East Yorkshire Dental Studios

July 18, 2011

East Yorkshire Dental Studios are a family-run business based at Edward House, Railway Street, Beverley. Husband and wife dentists Claire and Jason Spence run the business, which also employs four other dentists in Beverley and in their other practice in Brough. The couple, who have two sons Harry and William, believe in the traditional values we all used to appreciate but which are becoming more and more uncommon. They say:…

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Humberside Police Launch New Security Marking System For 4×4 Vehicles

July 16, 2011

Following a recent increase in the number of 4×4 vehicles being stolen in the East Riding and other rural areas throughout the country, Humberside Police have joined up with Datatag to launch a new security marking and registering system. Over the past six months, thieves have targeted 19 4×4 vehicles; a number of these vehicles have been Land Rover Defenders belonging to farmers in the region.  They are often stolen…

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Jewellery With A Difference From Dainty Damsel

July 15, 2011

New jewellery firm Dainty Damsel is hoping to make a big impact after the launch of their online business. Dainty Damsel is the brainchild of designer Nicola Walgate, who gave up her business, Crave boutique in Hessle, to launch her own range of costume jewellery. HU17.net was present at the launch of the business last month, where many local firms showed their support for the new venture. She already has…

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ERYC Exceeding Target On Budget Savings

July 15, 2011

Figures show that the council is exceeding its target for making budget reductions required as a result of reduced government funding. The grant settlement announced last year left the East Riding needing to make savings of around £30 million over the next four years. With the majority of cuts needing to be front-loaded to the first two years, it is good news that outturn figures as at 31 March 2011…

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Green Dragon Quizathon Will See Who Is The Best

July 13, 2011

The Green Dragon Pub Beverley is holding a Quizathon this Saturday in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Starting at 9am a quiz will be held each and every hour until 9pm. Prizes will be awarded for the individual quiz’s with a 9 gallon barrel of beer being given to the team with the most points overall. Landlady of the Green Dragon Glyn Clarke said; “The pub is well known…

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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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Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for June 2011

July 6, 2011

1.Priority Issue: Anti Social Behaviour – Swinemoor Estate I don’t think it is a coincidence that minor crime appears to rise on the Swinemoor Estate during the hot weather. I personally put this down to the increased consumption of alcohol at BBQ’s, parties etc. I can’t understand why people cannot just have a good time without leaving a trail of destruction as they walk home. There have been numerous damage…

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The Friends of Longcroft School Perfect Pink Pamper Night

July 5, 2011

The Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are joining forces with local businesses to stage ‘Pink Night’; an evening of perfect pampering on Monday 11th July between 6:30pm and 9:00pm at Longcroft Upper School, Beverley. Cath Bunn, from FOLS, said: “This is an opportunity for girls to come along with their mums, sisters, grandmothers and aunties to experience the best local treatments – from hairstyle consultations and make-overs, to mini manicures…

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HU17.net Magazine: 50 Not Out

July 4, 2011

This week’s issue of  HU17.net magazine makes it 50 publications produced, a milestone that some 12 months ago I could not have imagined. The first six issues were drawn in Photoshop, which seems crazy now as I look back and remember how painful and time consuming it was. Although still a lengthy process things have become slightly easier with the design being completed using Publishing Software taking between 8 and…

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Learn More About The Import And Export Business

July 4, 2011

Importers and exporters from Beverley and East Yorkshire can get advice from the best in the business at the Exporting Made Easier event, organised by World Trade Centre Hull And Humber. Beverley RUFC’s Ian Archibald is operations manager for World Trade Centre Hull And Humber, and it will feature Gareth Maskell, export manager at Beverley-based Bartoline, is the guest speaker. It takes place at the company’s Hull headquarters, and feature…

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