The Kings Head was officially reopened by the Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot after a major refit. One of Beverley’s most popular venues has undergone a £450,000 refit and to celebrate the launch they held an all ticket event to show off the new look, complete with fantastic images from around Beverley decorating the walls. Those in attendance enjoyed a few drinks along with an impressive show from Fire Artist…
Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot hosted a Civic Dinner at The Tickton Grange Hotel. Guests included David Rudd, Kerri Harrold, Duncan Jack, Paul Brusby, Bryan Pearson, Brian Brookes and Rev Jeremy Fletcher. An auction was held on the night with the money raised being donated to the Mayor’s chosen charities, the Beverley Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade, and Marie Curie Cancer Care. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
A Beverley election steeped in ancient tradition will soon take place at the Guildhall, when 12 new Pasture Masters and two Auditors will be chosen by the Pasture Freemen. The election will take place between 9am and 4pm on TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 2011. As written in the Beverley Pasture Act of 1836, both the electors and elected must have their names entered in the Pasture Freemen’s Roll. Nominations forms can…
For any true Beverlonian, the best way to see in 2011 was the traditional ‘Service for the New Year’ held at Beverley Minster. Mayor Bessie Foot and Reverend Jeremy Fletcher welcomed the townsfolk to a service within the Minster. The congregation were then invited to have a hot chocolate and a snack in the Western Forecourt. Many Beverley residents also joined them, some of them bringing champagne, to hear the…
The Beverley Male Voice Choir and children from Leconfield Primary School held a Christmas Concert at Toll Gavel United Church. The concert was very well attended. Special guests included the Mayor of Beverley Cllr Bessie Foot and the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Cllr David Rudd. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1133] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Over 250 people were packed into St Mary’s Church for a Christmas Celebration to Mark SSAFA’s 125th Anniversary. Entertainment was provided by Regimental Band 150 Transport Regiment RLC (V), songs from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary School choirs. The free event was organised by Cllr Matt Snowden and Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley. Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of…
A “Celebration of Christmas” will take place on Saturday 11th December at St Mary’s Church in Beverley, in aid of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Forces Help. Organised by Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley, explained that the occasion will also make a special anniversary for SSAFA: “This is SSAFA’s 125th year and it seemed like a nice…
399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets held their annual presentation at Longcroft School this week where awards were given to recruits for their achievements. Awards were given for wide range of topics including an Endeavour Award, Sports Award, Merit Award and Internal Team Award. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1094] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
The Beverley Lions Club have for the past 10 years been decorating the Market Cross with Christmas lights and erecting the Christmas Tree and this is done as a service activity to the people and the town of Beverley. Each year the President of the Beverley Lions Club and the Mayor of Beverley perform together this switch on ceremony and this year it carried out by Mr Paul James and…
The Beverley Lions Market Cross Xmas Lights will be switched on at 3-00pm on Saturday 20th November by the Mayor of Beverley Councillor Bessie Foot and the President of the Beverley Lions Club Paul James. The service will be conducted by Reverend Dianne Finch with the Introit of Silent Night by Janet Bates and carol singing by the children from the Beverley Minster County Primary School to music provided by…
The Memorial Gardens in Hengate, Beverley, was again overflowing for the Remembrance Service this Sunday, showing the strength of feeling that the people of Beverley have for our Armed Forces. Councillor David Elvidge told HU17.net “This was probably the best attended Remembrance Service and Parade I’ve ever been to. The addition of A Company 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment made it quite a spectacle and it’s always more meaningful to have…
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This morning pupils from Molescroft Primary School and Keldmarsh Primary School held a special Armistice Day assembly in Hengate Gardens. At 11am the teachers, pupils and veterans stood in silence for two minutes as a mark of respect those who have died while serving their country. After the assembly the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot came to Hengate Gardens to meet with members of The Royal British Legion that included…
The Mayor of Beverley Councillor Bessie Foot came to the Beverley Life Saving Club weekly club meet to present a trophy to Robin Scott a senior teacher at the Club. The Stanley Peck Trophy is awarded by the R.L.S.S. UK to a member who has done most to achieve the aims of the Royal Life Saving Society in their local area. Robin should have received this from Lord Norrie at…
Thousands turned up for the annual Beverley Lions Bonfire and Fireworks Display on the Westwood. The bonfire was lit at 7.15 by Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot and Beverley Lions Chairman Paul James. The crowd were then treated to a fantastic firework show that was described by Lion Bill Rice as the “best ever”. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…
Each year the Beverley Lions Club organise their Annual Fireworks Display on Guy Fawkes Night, which this year is on Friday 5th November and will take place as usual on the Beverley Westwood adjacent to Westwood Road. **INFORMATION FOR BEVERLEY LIONS BONFIRE 2011 ** The Bonfire which is provided by the Beverley Town Council will be lit at 7-15 pm by the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Bessie Foot, together with…
3000 years ago, Greece waged war against the city of Troy. Although the Greeks gathered a huge army at Troy they could not conquer the city. After ten years Ulysses, King of the Greek island of Ithaca had an idea. He built a large wooden horse and left it at the gates of Troy. The Greek ships sailed away. Believing it was a gift, signaling the end of the war,…
The Beverley Food Festival was held today and despite the poor weather organisers were pleased with the number of people who braved the rain to venture into the centre of Beverley. As the rain fell, the Beverley Brass Band lifted the spirits of people with their music, while inside the shelter of the Cookery Theatre Marquee, top local chef David Nowell hosted a series of food themed demonstrations. The event…