Having been inspired by the efforts of the Beverley in Bloom Group who drew in all parts of the community, to make the town a better environment in which to live, and being a finalist in the Britain in Bloom campaign, it was felt that Beverley Town Council should try and carry on the momentum and revive the Brighter Beverley Group.
The sun was out, the sky was blue and Beverley Folk Festival 2017 was another resounding success.
Sun, song, dance and fun were the order of the weekend. Festival first-timers David and Rebecca King travelled with their three young sons from Gloucestershire.
Beverley Folk Festival is encouraging residents to come along and get a taster of what the event has to offer for just £3 each per day, with children under 12 getting in for free.
This festival entery gives attendees access to a wide range of events and sessions. If you like what you see and hear, upgrade tickets will be available, which allow access to all performances and venues for either half day, full day or the whole weekend, depending on which option you choose.
Beverley Folk Festival and Hull’s Atom Brewery are raising a toast to their new partnership that will see the event re-brand a number of their venues within the event.
Chairman of the Bevelrey Folk Festival, Matt Snowden says he was looking forward to working with Atom at this years festival.
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships.
Twice recent winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo – 2016 & 2013 – the couple’s intimacy and strength of passion on stage have won them many fans and an enviable reputation
Beverley Folk Festival has an enviable reputation of both spotting new talent and also nurturing young artists. Nowhere is this more evident than with Moore,
Further names have been announced for Beverley Folk Festival 2017, including renowned Scottish singer Eddi Reader.
A host of artists have been announced for Beverley Folk Festival 2017, with full-weekend tickets currently on sale at a £35 discount on the final sale price.
After the success of Beverley Folk Festival 2016, plans are already underway for 2017 and now is the chance for revelers to purchase full weekend tickets for just £85 each – a saving of £35 off the full price
The best festival yet was the view of artists and audiences alike as clearing up continued through the night after the 33rd Beverley Folk Festival on the town’s Racecourse.
Folk Legend Mike Harding is encouraging people both local and from further afield to support this year’s Beverley Folk Festival.
Beverley Folk Festival’s student-run spin-off “The Westwood Sessions” will return on Friday 10th April 2015 with a showcase of young musical talent and emerging artists.
After taking a break for a couple of the years, the Beverley in Bloom Town Competition took place over the summer of 2014.
Hull City legend Dean Windass will be on hand next week to lend his support and cheer on over 200 adults with learning and physical disabilities as they take part in the annual East Riding Legacy event.
For the past three years, the Soldiers’, Sailors’, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) East Yorkshire Branch has joined forces with Longcroft School to stage a ‘Celebration of Christmas’ at St Mary’s Church.
For one night only on Saturday 7th September Longcroft School, Beverley is re-opening its doors for ex-students.
Hundreds of people joined in the fun at an East Riding legacy 2013 event held to mark a year since the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
On Saturday 8th December, the annual Celebration of Christmas Concert in support of SSAFA Forces Help East Yorkshire took place in Beverley’s historic St Mary’s Church, blessed by Revd Becky Lumley’s most welcome support.