Rick Roberts Salon Prepare to Take Their Talent to the Runway

March 18, 2011

Rick Roberts Salon  in Beverley have secured their place in the hairdressing industries most fashion-led national competition. The salon team will now combine their technical expertise with trends taken fresh from the runway in a bid to secure The L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy 2011. Rick Roberts Salons, stunning photographic entry showcased the salon team’s creative talents and shook off stiff competition from over 1200 UK entrants. Rick Roberts has now…

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Daughter Takes Inspiration From Her Father’s Words

March 17, 2011

“It’s too late for me, but if we can help for the future it’s worth it”. Local businesswoman Kerris Lacy has been inspired by the words of her late father Eddie Delacy, who in December 2010 lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease in December last year. She has now raised more than £4,000 towards her aim of £10,000 which will go to help fight the disease, and her latest…

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First Live Show On Location For Humber.TV is a Big Hit

March 17, 2011

Producers of a local TV chat show plan to be on the road again after their first live, on-location programme proved to be a major success. Sirens of the North, a chat show hosted by Valerie Prentice and broadcast live on Humber.TV, was recently shot at the Rose and Crown Pub, Beverley, and included among the guests was local businesswoman Jan Clennett, who owns Fairy Godmothers. Andy Corbett, the man…

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Beautiful Freaks Modelling Agency

March 17, 2011

Beautiful Freaks Modelling is a brand new agency set up by partners Kirsty Mills and Ben Fisher. The agency provides models for magazine shoots, catwalk shows, promotional and corporate events and their books feature a variety

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Beverley’s Kick Squad Win T1 & T2 Titles

March 16, 2011

Members of Kick-Squad – a free-style karate club coached by Pete McNally – have enjoyed some major successes at the recent T1 & T2 Tournaments. The events, at the Wildcats Arena in Nottingham, saw Claire Baxter, Mike Barros, Chris Isles, Kevin Day, Ben Clarkson and Danny Gogh all return to Beverley with winners’ medals. Barros won two silvers and bronze in the welterweight division across the two tournaments, after training…

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Petrol Prices: MP Calls for Fuel Duty Stabiliser

March 15, 2011

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, today urged the Government to implement a fuel duty stabiliser in the forthcoming budget. Graham said: “Motorists find themselves paying ever higher prices at the pump. It is especially serious for those of us living in rural areas, where cars are essential, either for getting to work, doing the weekly shop, or even enjoying a weekend out with the family.” And he added: “Small…

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Tickton Hall: Open Day & Horse Auction

March 14, 2011

Tickton Hall Stables has one of the best facilities in the North England. Facilities cover a 110 acre site and include a 40 by 80 floodlit indoor ecotrack arena, outdoor arena, canter track and cross country course, training room with audio visual equipment, stable yards housing up to 60 horses, 3 polo pitches and stunning grazing paddocks. The facilities were built predominately as a polo facility catering for a local…

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Money Talk:Use Your ISA Allowance

March 11, 2011

It is a tough time for savers with low interest rates and the rising cost of living. It is even tougher deciding what is best for your hard earned cash. The end of the tax year draws closer and financial institutions are telling people to “use your ISA allowance before it’s too late” however the claims made about ISAs and other investments should be taken with a pinch of salt…

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A Recipe For Success!

March 10, 2011

The East Riding of Yorkshire Local Food Network (ERoYLFN) will be staging the first of a series of business events designed to increase the profile and availability of local food through hospitality businesses and specialist food retailers. The ERoYLFN is managed by a sector-led steering group whose aim is to promote the wide range of delicious food and drink available in East Yorkshire for the benefit of local food businesses…

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Guest & Philips: A Family Business

March 4, 2011

Times change, but standards do not. So say one of Beverley’s best-known and most iconic shops, and who are we to argue? Guest and Philips are as synonymous with Beverley as the Westwood and the Beverley Minster. While stores come and go, the local jewellers rightly enjoy a reputation for providing high-quality goods with high-quality service. The Saturday Market store’s owners Michael Guest and wife Anne this year bring up…

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No Let Up In Campaign for Better Broadband

March 4, 2011

East Riding councillors Jane Evison and Jonathan Owen (East Wolds and Coastal) recently met with Greg Knight MP (East Yorkshire) a representative from KC and council representatives to continue to progress their campaign regarding the lack of investment in a reliable broadband service across the area. People in the East Riding who get poor broadband access or no service at all are at a big disadvantage in many aspects of…

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Business Students Appeal for Unwanted Goods

March 3, 2011

Business students at East Riding College are appealing for donations of unwanted items for the local charity Real Aid. The students, who are studying towards a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the Beverley campus, are collecting unwanted items as part of their ‘Spring Clean Collection’ project. They are collecting goods such as pots and pans, linen, educational children’s toys, tools, CDs and DVDs, stationery and books. Real Aid is…

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Northern & Atkinson Join Colts Till End of Season

February 25, 2011

The Humber Colts Board of Directors and Management Staff are pleased to announce the signing of one of football’s brightest young talents, Robert Northern (25), for an undisclosed fee. The deal was completed late into the night just moments before the transfer window was due to slam shut after Chairman Rob Hunter was approached by Mr Northern’s representatives. Robert and his family had travelled to Beverley during the day and…

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Crumbs Deli Wedding Fayre @ Hodgsons

February 22, 2011

Crumbs Deli’s first-ever Wedding Fayre was a resounding success. Held at Hodgson’s pub, the event was the brainchild of Crumbs owners Andrew and Caroline Maw, who are using their combined talents to offer a bespoke wedding service. Would-be brides and grooms were treated to a whole range of separate services which the couple aim to use to make the whole wedding-day experience a stress-free – but still high-quality  experience. As…

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Local Hire Firm Beerhouse Drives Down Costs For ERYC

February 19, 2011

Beerhouse Self Drive is delighted to announce the delivery of cost savings to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Supplies Depot.  Beerhouse were chosen as a supplier to East Riding of Yorkshire Council following a formal tender process. Phil Moses from Beerhouse Self Drive explains: “We offer competitive pricing and a full maintenance package which eliminates down time on the vehicles. With our service, should any of the vehicles require…

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Friends of Longcroft School Prom Fashion Show

February 16, 2011

On Tuesday, in association with “The Fairy Godmothers” of 25 Ladygate, Beverley – FOLS presented their annual Prom Fashion Show. Students from years 11, 12 and 13, were fundamental in the success of the evening by managing all the back stage equipment/lighting/selling of tickets/modelling. The FOLS would like to thank the teachers who supported the students, the Renaissance Dance Company and The Longcroft Gospel Choir for providing the entertainment. Local…

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Sponsorship Deal For Braves As They Get New Kit

February 15, 2011

The Beverley Braves U12s took delivery of new hoodies thanks to Hull based C. Rosindale & Son Locksmiths. Ken Kidd who owns the business that funded the kit said: “It is nice to be able to support the kids; they love playing rugby and look really smart with their new training tops.” Braves’ skipper Ethan Cambridge got the lads together on Saturday to hand out the new kit and also…

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Pothole Repairs Update From ERYC

February 12, 2011

Pothole repairs on East Riding roads continue to be a top priority as the council has around 20 teams working to fill holes and make more substantial repairs. Teams are working throughout the East Riding to repair the damage caused to our roads as soon as possible. Damage to the roads was caused by the third successive severe winter, which this year recorded the lowest ever temperatures. As a result…

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