Over £1000.00 for the Mayoral Charity SSAFA

February 5, 2010

St Mary’s Christmas Concert and the annual Civic Dinner have a raised over £1000.00 for the Mayoral Charity SSAFA. Back in December the Beverley Town Council arranged free afternoon of festive fun collecting donations totalling £225.11 Entertainment at St Marys Church was provided by The Regimental Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistics Corps (Volunteers), St Mary’s Church Choir, Beverley Town Hand Bell Ringers and the children of St Mary’s Primary…

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Beverley Town Council Support New Memorial

January 19, 2010

Beverley Town Councillors have backed the proposal of Mayor of Beverley Cllr David Elvidge who has been campaigning to have a permanent reminder added to the Hengate Gardens in Beverley. The Memorial will mean Beverley Locals like Sergeant Michael Lockett  and Gary Bingleywill have a permanent reminder in the town as to the sacrifice they made. “Last night I received the support of my fellow Councillors at Beverley Town Council…

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Beverley Economy & Tourism Group

January 11, 2010

A new Beverley Economy & Tourism Group met for the first time on Tuesday 24th November, bringing together representatives from East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Beverley Chamber of Trade, Beverley’s tourism attractors, Beverley Rugby Club, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire and Beverley Town Council amongst others. This was an opportunity to bring people together to discuss what a group of people with enthusiasm and passion for their town can do…

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New Years Eve @ Beverley Minster

January 1, 2010

Beverley Minster held a ‘Service for the New Year’ The Vicar and the Mayor of Beverley climbed the bell tower where Cllr David Elvidge greeted the Beverley Minster Tower Bell Ringers before addressing the crowds outside. In the Western Forecourt of Beverley Minster residents and the congregation gathered where they were given hot drinks and snacks while the Vicar and Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge addressed them with a quick…

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Sergeant Michael Lockett MC

December 19, 2009

Friends of Sergeant Michael Lockett today gathered at the soldier’s former school, Longcroft School of Performing Arts in Beverley. Those who attended included The Lord-Lieutenant of East Yorkshire, Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister, The Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Mathews, The Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge and the Mayoress Ms Janet Morris. Longcroft School auditorium which hosted a special memorial to Sergeant Michael Lockett HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…

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Longcroft Honours Former Student – Sergeant Michael Lockett MC

On Saturday 19th December 2009, Longcroft School will be paying tribute to former pupil, Sergeant Michael Lockett MC, who was killed whilst serving in Afghanistan on Monday 21st September 2009. Upon hearing the tragic news, a number of his friends discussed the idea of putting on an event to both commemorate his life, whilst at the same time raise funds for the military charity, ‘Help for Heroes’.  Despite now residing…

December 11, 2009
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Beverley Christmas Lights Switch Video

November 22, 2009

The Beverley Christmas Lights were switched on by the Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge. The Beverley Pipe Band led a parade from Market Cross up Toll Gavel lighting all three of the Christmas trees with music from the Beverley Pipe Band. The Mayor of Beverley thanked the Beverley Christmas Lights appeal and the Beverley Lions before encouraging the crowds to count down from 10 before he flicked the switch. Additional…

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Armistice Commemoration Evening

November 12, 2009

With the hall resonating to the voices of the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Beverley Brass Band, the near capacity audience at Beverley War Memorial Hall enjoyed a two part evening of entertainment on Armistice Day. Guests included the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Susan Cunliffe-Lister, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, the Vice Lord Lieutenant, the chairman of the East Riding Council, the mayor of Beverley, councillor…

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Armistice Day in Beverley

November 11, 2009

Beverley town centre came to stand still today at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, veterans, and children from Beverley’s schools, the Mayor of Beverley and other town officials stood in silence for 2 minutes. In the Memorial Gardens, Hengate, Beverley Mr Longcaster of Molescroft Primary School held a special assembly for the children from his school and from Keldmash Primary School Primary School, Beverley. The youngsters…

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Beverley Remembrance Sunday

November 8, 2009

Beverley today remembered those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge and Graham Stuart MP for Beverley and Holderness were among those placed Poppy wreaths in Memorial Garden. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=262] HU17.net…

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Pupils From Twinned Town Visit Beverley

November 5, 2009

Two primary schools in Beverley are due to receive a visit today from a German school based in Beverley’s twinned town of Lemgo in Germany. The visit has been arranged as part of a project called sharing resources for innovation and cohesion (SHRINC) and pupils and teachers from the Suedschule in Lemgo and representatives from the Stadtisches Museum Lemgo will visit Keldmarsh and Molescroft Primary Schools for a two day…

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Beverley Lions Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks

Each year the Beverley Lions Club organise their Annual Fireworks Display on Guy Fawkes Night, which this year is on Thursday 5th November and will take place as usual on the Beverley Westwood adjacent to Westwood Road. The Bonfire which is provided by the Beverley Town Council will be lit at  7-15 pm by the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor David Elvidge, together with President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian…

October 26, 2009
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Beverley Brass Band 40th Anniversary

October 24, 2009

The Beverley Brass Band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a concert at Toll Gavel Methodist Church. Mick Carter who founded the band was there as the Beverley Brass Band show cased their future, the youth section that included a solo performance by Catherine of Annie’s Song. The junior section of the Beverley Brass Band played three pieces before the interval and was the first time they had performed in public….

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East Riding Poppy Appeal Launch

October 22, 2009

The Poppy Appeal in the East Riding was jointly launched in Beverley, by the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Hon. Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister and the Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Matthews. Pictured : Councillor Christopher Matthews, Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Mr. Alan Higbee, MBE, Chairman, Royal British Legion East Riding of Yorkshire The Hon. Mrs. Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Lord-Lieutenant of…

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Beverley & Lemgo Officials Meet

October 16, 2009

Mayor of  Beverley and Lemgo Mayor Dr. Reiner Austermann today exchanged gifts and ideas with their clerks, discussing The Beverley Food Festival, Armed Forces Day and the twining of the Towns and Fire Service. The Lemgo party where then taken to The Beverley Guildhall for a very informative guided tour of Beverley Town Councils historic home. Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge & Mayor of Lemgo Dr. Reiner Austermann Helen Watson…

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Skate Park Cleaned Up

October 10, 2009

Beverley Skate Park was cleaned up by the people who use it with the help of the East Riding of Yorkshire Detached Team. Laura Townsend, Dean Walters and Vicky Bolton were joined by the Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge engaged with the with skaters who showed great maturity and pulling on the not so flattering Youth Tidy Up vests and got stuck in. Broken glass, plastic bottles, bricks and even…

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Beverley in Bloom Awards

September 29, 2009

Shop keepers, gardeners, schools and allotment owners from Beverley all gathered this evening at Norwood Methodist Church for the annual Beverley in Bloom awards. Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was on hand to present awards to the winners. Norwood Methodist Church was full with standing room only as Chris Dawson; Chairman of Beverley in Bloom along with the Mayor of Beverley handed out cups and certificates to the winners pausing…

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Flower and Vegetable Show

September 28, 2009

Pictures from the Flower and Vegetable Show that took place this Sunday at Croft Garden Centre, Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge and his partner Janet were on hand to present the winners with their trophies. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of your photo by sending an email to paul@hu17.net [nggallery id=188]…

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