Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) will paint the town pink at a special night at the school in July. A number of Beverley businesses have already confirmed they will attend the first ever ‘Pink Night’ held at the school, which aims to promote health, beauty and well-being to the girls and their female relatives. FOLS also hope to raise money to buy a much-needed minibus, and promote the hard work…
I would like you to vote for me as your councillor because I am passionate about fulfilling and meeting your needs. Whilst speaking to you on the phone and face to face, I realise that many of you have become disillusioned with the political process and with the politicians who do not understand the concerns that affect the lives of real people every day; often feeling that your views are…
David Elvidge wants to bring back personal responsibility, cut through red tape and maintain Beverley’s unique way of life. The Beverley Town councillor and former Mayor is hoping to make the step up to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at next week’s election when he stands for the Conservative Party in the Woodmansey ward. David is well known as the driving force behind Beverley’s fantastic Armed Forces Day, but…
Wednesday Market pub The Queen’s Head is once again leading the way in a bid to entice more customers to the area. Les and Chris Willicombe have been in charge of the popular, family-run pub for the past six and a bit years, and have in recent times helped bring some real vibrancy to Wednesday Market, so much so that during the day the area is a honeypot for hungry…
KC is holding a series of free evening Business Surgeries across Hull and the East Riding for local businesses who want communications advice and support, starting with sessions in Hull on Tuesday 10 May and Beverley on Wednesday 11 May. The Business Surgeries give local firms the opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from across KC and ask questions about any aspect of their KC account or KC’s…
On 5 May 2011 people in every village, town and city in the UK will have the chance to vote in the Local Government Elections. This is your chance to have your say about what you want from East Riding Council. Labour candidates are standing for election because we want to give people the choice to vote for a pro-public services, pro-education, pro-NHS, positive alternative to Coalition cuts. Labour agrees…
I decided to stand for election in 2003 because I wanted to work for and support the people in the ward where I live. That desire has not changed and so I am standing again for election this year. In addition to my work as your councillor over the past eight years at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, I am currently Chair of the Beverley Renaissance Partnership which has delivered…
Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman councillor David Elvidge believes the planned fly-by from one of the RAF’s most unsung planes of WWII will provide a “poignant” but thrilling highpoint to the day. Councillor Elvidge has confirmed that, weather permitting, a Tiger Moth will fly over Beverley’s day of tribute to our servicemen and women on Sunday 3 July. Last year’s planned fly-by by a Spitfire failed to happen because of…
“A brisk walk” – 180-mile round route on foot and cycle Two local men are in training for the challenge of a life-time, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Chris Read and Nick Harvey will, in June, attempt to run the 90-mile stretch between South Shields and Gretna, then cycle back again, completing within 48-hours. Chris Reid, local businessman and Nick Harvey, milkman decided to take part in this event…
Enterprising business student Nader Koder narrowly missed out on winning a regional Dragon’s Den style contest. Nader, 18, who is studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the College’s Gallows Lane campus, pitched his Eco-exerciser idea to a panel of four judges and came a close second to North Lindsey College student Milo Hotchin. Beverley resident Nader, who plans to study accounting and finance at university said: “I…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Family Business. Says Graham: “We know the importance of small, family-owned businesses to the wellbeing of the British economy, and we have seen the devastating impact the recession had on them. He added: “Family-owned businesses account for 65% of all private sector enterprises, and employ over 9.5 million people. I’m delighted to be able to…
The 5th Tribfest music festival is on course to generate £1million to the East Riding economy during August. The event has grown over the past five years from its launch in Driffield in 2007 and this year’s event is on course to sell out with 5,000 festival fans coming to Beverley and create a big boost to the local economy. The average spend of each person attending the event is…
Close to 300 people called in to the Over 50s event at Toll Gavel Church on Wednesday, 23 March, to get information on healthy lifestyles. The event, which was co-ordinated by the Beverley Local Action Team, was held to promote the services that are available to those aged 50 and over. Many organisations attended the event to promote their services including Age UK, Beverley Lions, East Riding of Council’s library…
Shrinking advertising revenues at two of the country’s leading regional newspaper groups could have an impact on Beverley. Northcliffe Media, who own titles like the Hull Daily Mail and the Beverley Advertiser, have announced a drop in advertising revenues of 12 per cent in their second quarter, compared to last year. According to financial website’s Northcliffe, owned by Daily Mail General Trust (DMGT), is considering options for the business which…
The Mary Portas TV programme highlighted how bad customer service is in the UK and how we accept it as the norm. So when it’s exceptional it makes you stand back in amazement and from experience, a visit to Perfect 32 Dental Practice is the latter – they demonstrate a level customer of service beyond expectation. When I visited with my young family, one the many things that impressed us…
Amanti, a Beverley based gift, home & interiors shop, has been acknowledged as one of the UK’s best gift retailers in the prestigious Greats Retail Awards. The premier awards for the gift industry, the Greats have become the ultimate accolade, recognizing the top independent and multiple gift retailers nationally and regionally. Amanti is one of only five shops to make the shortlist for ‘Independent Gift Retailer of the Year’ for…
We are delighted to announce that Eyesite Opticians in Beverley have been picked from over 200 UK nominations for the shortlist of the Opticians Awards 2011. Quite an achievement to have reached this far as the only practice outside of London to have made it to this stage, they now compete with three other businesses in central London for the ultimate crown “Best Fashion Practice in the UK”. The team…
Professional Will writers at cba Chartered Accountants in Beverley are working to raise awareness of the importance of having a Will and keeping it up-to-date. Each year thousands of people die in this country and most of them leave their families with all the problems of Intestacy, which means to die without a legally valid Will. Tracy Hutty, says: “If you have children, own a home or have a business,…