With a huge choice of pubs and bars in which to drink in Beverley, deciding where to go to get what you want can be a tricky business. We at HU17.net have put together a list of eight of our favourite real ale pubs, all offering something different. Do it in order, or do it at how you want. Let us know if you manage the lot in one go,…
Growing Beverley car workshop Beverley Motor Works are showing their support for local sport with their sponsorship deal with Beverley Town CC. Based on Annie Reed Road, Beverley Motor Works specialise in BMW and Minis but are equally adept at servicing all makes of cars. Richard Hayes, who runs the business with skilled mechanic Alan Lewis, said sponsoring Beverley Town CC was an opportunity too good to miss. He said:…
Humberside Police has had a report of a member of the public receiving bogus calls from people pretending to be associated with the Police, trying to sell them advertising space in publications. Humberside Police is advising businesses that they never try to sell advertising space in any publications. Phil Kirk, Head of Humberside Police Marketing and Media Team, said: “There are currently no commercial situations whereby Humberside Police would ask…
Beverley model Lucy Cressey used her talents to help promote a growing jewellery business at Hessle Country Park Inn last night. Lucy was one a number of models at an event staged by jewellery and accessories firm Dainty Damsels to promote their products and showcase what they and other related local businesses can bring to the local fashion scene. Dainty Damsel’s Sarah Shepherdson said the business aimed to find a…
Yoga has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and depression all of which have a detrimental effect on industry and the work environment. The main benefits of Yoga are:- increased attentiveness and concentration, increased flexibility, improved body awareness, social interaction, it promotes strength and flexibility, improved co-ordination, improves relaxation stillness and calmness. It will also help with sleeping difficulties, asthma, migraine and difficult life changing decisions /situations. In the workplace…
As part of their keen interest to involve local schools, community groups and local businesses, the Beverley in Bloom organizers have donated a host of summer bedding plants to the children at Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup. The organisers have provided a wide range of bright and colourful summer flowers for the young budding gardeners to pot up such as marigolds, lobelias and of course everyone’s one favourite: ‘‘bizzy…
Have you ever completed a shop, only to find your picture posted by the police in the local news the following week under the heading ‘Wanted for Theft’? That’s exactly what happened to Ellie Neves in May, this year. Ellie explained; “I was actually in the doctor’s surgery when I received the text from a friend, informing me in no other words than ‘Mate, you’re wanted in the paper for…
Residents facing crippling fuel bills to heat their homes and provide them with hot water can have confidence that they are getting the correct measurements of fuel that they have paid for as East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service launches its new fuel initiative. Over the past year the cost of nearly all forms of energy having risen by an average of 15 per cent and in a…
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has called on the Humber Bridge Board to hold off any increase in tolls until the Government’s Humber Bridge Review is completed in the autumn. He welcomed today’s news that Transport Minister Norman Baker and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Justine Greening have launched the second phase of the review. Graham, who is working closely with colleagues from all parties and both sides of…
First Hull Trains’ passengers are set to enjoy an enhanced travel experience as train managers and hospitality staff have earned new qualifications in customer service. A total of 60 employees were enrolled on a customer service qualification delivered by East Riding College, resulting in an outstanding 98 per cent success rate. Mike Strickland, training coordinator at the College said: “The College has enjoyed a good working relationship with First Hull…
Beverley Car & Cycles owner Lee Frost presented Beverley Armed Forces Day chairman David Elvidge with a BMX this week. The bike is one of many gratefully-received donations from business people and private individuals which will be raffled for the SSAFA Forces East Yorkshire charity on Armed Forces day on Sunday 3 July. David, East Riding councillor for Minster and Woodmansey ward, is busy putting the finishing touches to the…
Beverley’s Local Action Team (LAT) will give Beverley residents their chance to influence and determine policies and services relevant to the town at their latest meeting next Thursday (9 June). The Beverley Local Action Team is chaired by new East Riding of Yorkshire Council councillor and former Beverley Town mayor David Elvidge, his first major committee role since he was elected in Minster and Woodmansey last month. The purpose of…
Attention all Beverley employers and employees. This workshop can change your working life for the better… Professional Psychologist, Rachael Alexander, is delivering a FREE 2-hour workshop as part of Hull Business Week on Thursday, 9th June at The Sewell Studio. It show cases training based on the self-help book which has sold 12 million copies worldwide – “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®” by acclaimed author Susan Jeffers, Ph.D….
One of Beverley’s most traditional and loved shops is offering a prize of a Yorkshire Hamper to customers who subscribe to its new newsletter and follow its burgeoning website. G and A Jack and their Wednesday Market deli are as much a part of the fabric of Beverley as the Minster and Beverley Beck. The family business dates back more than 125 years, while last summer they celebrated the 50th…
Beverley’s branch of Focus DIY looks likely to be saved after administrators today revealed the branch could have new buyers. Ernst and Young, the administrators of the Focus DIY chain, have agreed the sale of 13 stores to Wickes Building Supplies, saving 345 jobs in the process. The future of the Swinemoor Lane store was in doubt after Focus went into administration earlier this month as they fell foul of…
Murray Hills Solicitors have opened a new office in Beverley as their East Yorkshire business continues to grow. Mayor Bessie Foot was at their new office, at 12 Railway Street, to officially open the business and welcome the staff to the town. Guests enjoyed drinks and canapés as part of the launch. Murray Hills are a well-established company and have added their office in Beverley to their current offices in…
A group of health and social care students at East Riding College are taking part in the extreme sport “zorbing” to raise money for children they sponsor in Third World countries. The daring Beverley-based learners will jump into giant inflatable balls before rolling at speed down grassy slopes at the ‘Roll-Mania’ centre near Leeds. They hope to raise at least £100 each – a total of £1,300 – for their…
Beverley Town Football Club are once again running their highly successful golf day. The last event was held in 2009 and was very well supported by local businesses and golfers from the Beverley area. Organiser Rich Jagger is hoping this years event will be even more popular he said: ” The last event went really well, and we are hoping we can build on that success this year. We had…