Town Centre The Focal Point For Christmas Lights Switch On

Town Centre The Focal Point For Christmas Lights Switch On
October 23, 2017

Plans for the Beverley Christmas Lights Switch on have been released with the focus of the event being staged around the centre of Beverley at the Market Cross.

While the main lights in the town centre will already be illuminated, the Beverley Lions Christmas Tree on the Market Cross will be switched on to officially mark the start of festive period in the town.

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Beverley Voted The ‘Best’ At Yorkshire In Bloom Awards

Beverley Voted The 'Best' At Yorkshire In Bloom Awards
September 14, 2017

The awards were the culmination of months of planning and preparation by Beverley Town Council officials and the dedicated team of volunteers from the Beverley in Bloom group.

The Bloom group and the Yorkshire in Bloom entry is managed and coordinated by Beverley Town Council with the stated aims of improving floral displays throughout town, promoting a heightened sense of community spirit and civic pride, making Beverley an even better place to in which to live, work and visit, as well as stimulating voluntary work and partnership working between community groups and local businesses.

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Beverley Town Council: Northern Rail’s Economically Harmful Rail Proposal Must Be Scrapped

Beverley Town Council: Northern Rail’s Economically Harmful Rail Proposal Must Be Scrapped
July 28, 2017

Beverley Town Council unanimously agreed a Motion opposing Northern Rail’s plans to scrap the direct rail links connecting Beverley to Doncaster and Sheffield.

The Motion, presented by Councillor Ben Cooper, argued the changes to the 2018 timetable would unacceptably ‘harm and inconvenience the town’. It also called on Northern Rail to implement a full public consultation over any future changes that would affect Beverley.

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Garden Party Completes 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Garden Party Completes 150th Anniversary Celebrations
July 11, 2017

As it’s 150th Anniversary year draws to a close, Beverley Building Society invited members and guests to a garden party and celebrated the burial of a time capsule.

The winner of the Society’s Red Box Challenge, Natasha Sharpe from Year 4 at Molescroft Primary School buried the time capsule with the help of Graham Carter, Head of Lending. Natasha included a letter to her future self, as well as items from the Society, members of the public and a letter from Her Majesty The Queen.

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GALLERY : Yorkshire Regiment Parade in Beverley

GALLERY : Yorkshire Regiment Parade in Beverley
June 30, 2017

Around a hundred soldiers marched through Beverley with bayonets fixed, colours flying and bands playing as they exercised their freedom rights.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of The Yorkshire Regiment took part in the Freedom Parade on Friday, 30 June in Beverley led by commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Humpris.

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Learn More About Allotments At National Gardens Scheme Open Day

Learn More About Allotments At National Gardens Scheme Open Day
June 29, 2017

Beverley Town Council, in association with the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), is holding an Open Allotments Day on Sunday 9th July from 12 noon until 4pm on the Queensgate and Kitchen Lane allotment sites.

The event, which is included in the NGS ‘Yellow Book’, is open to local residents, visitors and anyone with an interest in allotments and growing their own produce. This year will be the sixth time that the event has been held in the town.

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Yorkshire Regiment To Parade Through Beverley Ahead Of Deployment

Yorkshire Regiment To Parade Through Beverley Ahead Of Deployment
June 27, 2017

Over a hundred soldiers will march through Beverley and Bridlington with bayonets fixed, colours flying and bands playing as they exercise their freedom rights.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of The Yorkshire Regiment will take part in the Freedom Parades on Friday, 30 June led by commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Humpris.

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Beverley Town Council Host Special Lunch For The Community

Beverley Town Council Host Special Lunch For The Community
April 14, 2017

Beverley Town Council hosted special meal for the elderly and vulnerable people from the local community. Around 80 guests were treated to a meal and live entertainment at Armstrongs Social Club in Beverley.

An ongoing tradition, the town council pay for the day and invite guests from local care homes, social groups and also from Millers Day Centre.

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Rare Fred Elwell Painting Goes Under The Hammer

Rare Fred Elwell Painting Goes Under The Hammer
April 9, 2017

A painting by Fred Elwell will be auctioned today (Sunday 9th April) with the local antique dealer John Hawley saying it could fetch up to £8,000.

The painting which shows the North Bar Within will go on sale today at Beverley Racecourse and will be auctioned for what is thought to be the first time.

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Have Your Say At The Annual Beverley Town Council Meeting

Have Your Say At The Annual Beverley Town Council Meeting
March 6, 2017

Mayor of Beverley Cllr Robert Begnett says that the Annual Town Meeting is a great opportunity for residents of Beverley to raise their issues that are important to them.

Taking place on Tuesday 7 March from 6.30PM at East Riding College Flemingate Campus, residents within the local parish will have their chance to quiz and suggest ideas to local Councillors.

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