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Beverley Food Festival 2011 Is A Scorching Success

October 3, 2011

Beverley Town Council has pulled off another successful event with the 2011 Beverley Food Festival. This year’s event was opened by BBC presenter Peter Levy who addressed a large crowd inside the food marquee. After opening the event Peter Levy was give a tour by town clerk and event organiser Helen Watson. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astelle In his programme notes the said; “The Beverley Food Festival is an opportunity…

Beverley Town Council: In and For the Community

September 29, 2011

This weekend’s Beverley Food Festival (2nd October 2011) is one of the biggest events of its kind in the north of England and will host stalls from producers from all over the region – and one from as far away as our twin-town Lemgo in Germany. Chefs from local Beverley restaurants will be putting on cooking demonstrations throughout the day, and amongst other attractions, BBC Look North’s Peter Levy will…

Beverley in Bloom Awards & Fundraising Quiz

September 24, 2011

Winners of the Beverley in Bloom Competition collected their awards this week at the annual Beverley in Bloom Presentation Evening. The awards are in recognition of their hard work producing excellent floral displays around the town and all entrants are to be congratulated for their community spirit. Landlord of the Rose & Crown Erol Celik whos pub won a gold ward said; “I am very proud to get such recognition;…

‘Charity Cyclothon’ Raised Over £1,500

September 21, 2011

Military volunteers from the Defence School of Transport gave up their spare time to compete in a 12 hour Cyclothon against staff from the Tesco Store, Beverley on Saturday 17 September 2011. The event was supported and visited by, Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell, Vice Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Chad Chadwick and his Lady, Councillor Margaret Chadwick, Councillor David Elvidge, Councillor Kerri Harold, Councillor Dominic Peacock,…

Food Judged As Beverley Food Festival Nears

September 6, 2011

Tonight judges were at the Tickton Grange Hotel sampling all the entries into this year’s Beverley Food Festival competition. Starting at one end of a table the judges who included the Mayor of Beverley Cllr Peter Astelle, town clerk and event organiser Helen Watson and the BBC’s Jonathan Parker had the task of deciding winners. David Nowell, the head chef at the Tickton Grange Hotel said; “This year we have…

Peter Levy To Open Beverley Food Festival 2011

August 31, 2011

Beverley Town Council is once again preparing all the ingredients for the next Beverley Food Festival. This year the event will take place on Sunday 2nd October and will be officially opened by Peter Levy of BBC Look North. This time there will be an emphasis on why it is important to support local food producers. Mayor of Beverley, Cllr Peter Astell, explained: “In the current economic climate, it is…

Healthy Living Event @ The Beverley Leisure Centre

August 24, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Councils detached team held an event at the Beverley Leisure Centre Skate Park. The event which was aimed at 13 – 17 year olds featured a number of activities including a 6-a-side football competition and the Kit Kat challenge. The Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell, Cllr David Elvidge and Cllr Kerri Harold were also at the event which was held t6o help encourage young people to…

Mayor Officially Opens Two New Beverley Shops

August 21, 2011

The Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell, officially opened the two shops at a ceremony on Saturday 20th August. He congratulated the new proprietors and welcomed them to Beverley. Cllr Peter Astell said; “It’s encouraging to see young entrepreneurs choosing the town for their businesses and on behalf of the Town Council I wish you every success.” [nggallery id=1675]

Free Youth Event @ Beverley Skate Park

August 18, 2011

Youth workers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council have organised a fun, free event for young people on Monday, 22 August from 6-9pm at Beverley Skate Park, Beverley Leisure Centre Fields, Flemingate, to raise awareness of healthy living. Workers from the Beverley Town Council and East Riding Detached team have invited Sports Development workers from the leisure centre to organise a six-a-side football competition, which town councillors will attend, alongside…

Graham Briggs Claims Victory in East Yorkshire Classic

July 30, 2011

Graham Briggs was crowned National Circuit Champion last night in Beverley. The rider who races with Rapha Condor Sharp, the dominant force in domestic pro-cycling this season took the race by about a bike length from Ian Wilkinson. Briggs was presented with the winners Jersey and flowers by the Mayor of Beverley Peter Estelle. Over 80 riders took part in the race that was delayed due a to crash in…

Follow The Beverley Town Trail To Support Stroke

June 27, 2011

Stroke survivor Ann Chapman is organising heritage trail sponsored walks through Beverley, from The Market Cross on Saturday 7 August at 1pm. The event, supported by Beverley Town Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and The Beverley Lions Club, will be launched by Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell. The Mayor will also accompany walkers on the first trail. As part of The Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke, Ann…

Beverley Classic Car Rally Hits The Spot

June 23, 2011

Thousands of people descended on Beverley to appreciate the classic cars on display at the Beverley Classic Car Rally. From Wednesday Market to Saturday Market, classic cars – predominantly made in Britan – lined the streets and attracted car enthusiasts of all ages. The event, now in its 15th year, is quickly becoming, along with Armed Forces Day, the most enjoyable event of the year in Beverley. Burger vans and…

New Beverley Mayor Chooses Charities Close To His Heart

May 19, 2011

The new Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell admits he can’t wait “to get stuck in” to his mayoral duties. Peter was made Mayor at a ceremony at the Guildhall on Monday, where he replaced the popular Bessie Foot. He told HU17.net it will be an honour to represent Beverley and help raise much-needed funds for his three Mayoral charities – 399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets, Beverley Braves and The Beverley…

An Evening Of Dance @ Longcroft School

May 18, 2011

Longcroft School and Performing Arts College held its annual celebration of dance on 11th and 12th May 2011. Showcasing the various dance groups throughout the school, the production was a fantastic opportunity for parents, family and friends to see the hard work students have put in over the past year. Ranging from pieces choreographed by A-level students for their examinations, through to dance clubs for younger students, the performances highlighted…

Outgoing Mayor Bessie Hands Over Reins

May 17, 2011

Outgoing Beverley Mayor Bessie Foot performed her final duties at the Guildhall on Monday. Bessie has been a thoroughly popular choice of Mayor, and her hard work paid dividends for her chosen charities. As part of her final duties as the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie handed out some final community awards before calling forward representatives of her chosen charities, the Marie Curie Cancer Trust and The Beverley Church Lads and…

Bürgermeister Cruises Down Beverley Beck in Style

April 27, 2011

Visitors from Beverley’s twin town Lemgo were treated to a cruise down Beverley Beck and beyond on the Beverley Barge Preservation Society’s Syntan Barge. On a day that brought out the best in Beverley for the distinguished visitors from the German town of Lemgo, Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot greeted them at the Beckside home of the Syntan. Leading the Lemgo visitors was the Bürgermeister of Lemgo himself Dr. Reiner…

Local Elections: David Elvidge, Minster Woodmansey

April 27, 2011

For those that don’t know me I am married to Janet and I have one son Alex. I am the youngest of six children and have lived and worked locally all my life. I was educated at St Mary’s and then Longcroft School, my further education took place at the East Riding College as an apprentice mechanic. I have subsequently returned to East Riding College three times to study engineering…

Beverley Civic Service Parade 2011

March 15, 2011

The Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade led the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot, from the Beverley Guildhall to the Beverley Minster this Sunday. At the Minster Reverend Jeremy Fletcher welcomed the Civic guests that included the Chairman of East Riding Council for the special service that traditionally is used to welcome people to Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…

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