Beverley Minster held their annual Christmas Fayre at the weekend. There were a selection of stalls, some were raising funds others were their selling hand crafted items and other products. [nggallery id=1892]
The Beverley Lions lit up the Christmas tree at Market Cross on Saturday. The Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell and the Beverley Beaver joined Paul James of the Beverley lions for the big switch on. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the event with music being provided by the Church Lads and Girls Brigade. On Wednesday the it is the turn of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal who will be…
Local entrepreneur Sophie Appleton has launched an online fashion site for women. The website sells women’s affordable clothing specialising in party dresses, playsuits, blouses and jumpsuits. Sophie said ‘Everything is so expensive at the moment, I’m hoping that my website will provide a cheaper option for people when compared to some of the high street retailers’. The average dress costs between £20-£30, in sizes 8-16. A small sample of clothing…
Here, at the Continuum School, Beverley, we have been very busy with community engagement and donating gifts for the ‘Shoe Box’ appeal which is a charity specific for deprived children in Eastern Europe and West Africa. This year, pupils and staff have donated many items for the Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre which was held on Saturday 26th November. Mr and Mrs Broadley who work closely with Beverley Minster visited our…
The East Riding Schools Music Service is holding their annual Christmas concert in Beverley Minster on December 12, 2011 starting at 7pm. The concert will give over 200 young people from the East Riding the opportunity to celebrate their musical talents together in performances by string groups, a choir and a brass group all provided by East Riding Schools’ Music Service. There will also be the opportunity for the audience…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 71 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features the following content; Beverley Girl Launches Women’s Fashion Website Raspberry Beret Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre Market Cross Tree Switch On Pigeon Awards @ Armstrong’s Latest Rental Properties from Plum Property KCFM @ The Green Dragon DJ’s Go Head To Head Club Stereo Hull Hodgsons FC Vs Beverley Town Beverley ARLC Vs Haworth Poster: Streetbeatz World Championship Teams…
Beverley is getting even busier as we head along that well known path – the one leading up to Christmas! This time of year can be fun but also quite stressful. I see many people who are seeking help to overcome the symptoms of stress and anxiety. In addition to their therapy with me, I offer them ideas for conscious techniques they might use to help themselves and I’d like…
On Saturday 10th December, Saint Mary’s Church in Beverley will be hosting a Christmas concert to raise money for the country’s oldest military charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help. The ‘Celebration of Christmas’ is being organised by SSAFA East Yorkshire and Longcroft School, featuring music from the Band 150 (Yorkshire) Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and St Mary’s School and St Nicholas School choirs. Students…
Lingering Fog at Beaver Park didn’t stop Cleckheaton making their journey to Beverley for a rematch, previously Beverley had beaten them in the season. The under 14s team have been very lucky this season with an influx of players allowing a 2nd team to be developed and their first chance to play . The first team kicked off and quickly moved forward within minutes the first try was taken by Ben Smith…
Alex Haworth and Katie Mountfield had a special 80s themed 30th birthday at Khans of Beverley. Friends came to the party sporting a variety of costumes that included Captain America, Rambo and even a Rubik’s Cube. Guests enjoyed an Indian buffet, live music from Beverley’s top cover band Reloaded and a disco. Khans manager Liam Docherty said; “It was very reminiscent of the old days when Khans held curry and a disco nights….
Beverley Minster’s traditional Christmas Fayre marks the start of the festive season with an old-fashioned welcome. Along with the normal range of Christmas gifts and produce stalls the team are operating a tombola and raffle plus special ‘winter warmer’ soup and sandwich refreshments. The event starts at 10.30am on Saturday 26 November in the Parish Hall, admission 50p for adults – under 18s free.
Beverley’s North Bar will light up for the first time in 114 years as part of the Christmas lights switch-on spectacular later this month. The lighting up of the landmark will be the grand finale of the biggest Christmas lights event ever in the town. Running from the Bar all the way to Wednesday Market, there will be a wide variety of activities, street entertainment and live bands, with traditional…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has responded to concerns raised by the public and traders in Beverley by postponing maintenance work planned for the footways around Saturday Market until the spring. Instead, it is likely a similar scheme planned for North Bar Within will be brought forward. The council is consulting business representatives and St Mary’s Church and will now carry out face-to-face consultation with individual residents and tenants in…
Local home and giftware shop Tabatha’s on Well Lane is celebrating its first birthday this Saturday, 19th November, with bands, champagne and cupcakes for visitors to enjoy. Tabatha’s has enjoyed a very successful first year, offering high quality gifts that wont break the bank. Owner Samantha Waud could not let the occasion to go unmarked and wishes to celebrate with regular customers and to welcome those who are yet to…
As Christmas fast approaches, Beverley for the first time is set to light up the whole town with a Christmas Lights Switch-on spectacular the likes of which have never seen before! The evening’s events on Wednesday 30th November, will start from 6pm at Wednesday Market with the Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on performed by Lady Prescott, followed by the Christmas Lights Volunteer Group’s street performance of the Nativity re-enacting the key…
The first of Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre’s late night opening events takes place this evening. On the first of their special late night leading up to the festive period each evening will be packed will be lots activities and demonstrations within the store. Tonight the main demonstration is by an in store merchandiser who will be sharing his knowledge on how to get the best out of your tree and…
Carnival Band will be performing ‘A Carnival of Carols’ at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 7.30pm. Five musical explorers (Andy Watts, Giles Lewin, Jub Davis, Steno Vitale, Steve Banks) will perform with over 25 instruments, including shawm, bagpipes, Turkish clarinet, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums and lots of singing. From medieval England to ‘le jazz cool’ via Latin rhythms and Cajun beats, the Carnival…
Due to customer demand, Amalia and Antony from Amanti in Beverley, are offering a second FREE gift-wrapping workshop on Wednesday 16 th November 7-9pm, at the shop which in Wednesday Market, Beverley. The aim is to conjure up some Christmas spirit and show howto achieve beautiful, cost-effective gift-wrapping. Amalia says: “Presentation is very important so we hope to inspire people with some creative ideas and handy techniques for wrapping up…