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Aiming High: Celebrating Volunteering in the East Riding

March 14, 2011

Olympics athlete and current British in-line skating champion Jenna Downing will be attending an event next week to celebrate the volunteering work done by young people across the East Riding. East Riding of Yorkshire Council Youth Service is hosting the event on Wednesday, 23 March at the Hexagon Music Centre, Beverley to celebrate the positive involvement of all the volunteers within the youth service who fulfil a variety of roles…

Star Shaped City to Headline Charity Concert

March 3, 2011

A local student is using the practical element of her A-levels to raise money for a charity close to her heart. Katie Trevor is staging a charity concert at Beverley Memorial Hall on Friday 4 March as part of her A-level Extended Project Qualification. This tests her management and leadership skills. But while the concert will go a long-way to securing her the grades she wants, Katie says she is…

Youth Cafe Success Inspires Others

March 2, 2011

The Youth Café is relishing from the successful publicity given by its appearance on Songs of Praise in January. Youth Workers & Churches from as far as Wales & Ireland have contacted the Youth Café team with messages of praise & admiration for what Beverley Minster is offering to young people in Beverley. Lee Kirby said: “I have also been approached about compiling a pack for prospective churches wishing to…

Neil Helyard and His Students

March 1, 2011

Artist Neil Helyard believes in pushing his students to the limits of their creativity. The Beverley painter has established himself as a popular and respected name on the British art scene for his diverse and mood-inspired portraits. It’s his very lack of a set style that he hopes to pass on to his students, whom he teaches in the sun-dappled front room of Hodgsons Pub on Flemingate. His manner and…

Selina Marshall: Making Music in Mexico

February 24, 2011

Former Minster and Beverley High School pupil Selina Marshall developed a talent for playing the violin whilst at school. A talent which has seen her achieve incredible success with her band Zenith & DJ Nadir in Mexico City where they have recently launched a new album. A passion for music inspired Selina and her band members to develop their own record label IDM Records (Impacto Diffusion Music). The label launched…

Special Treat for fans of Choral Chamber Music

Explore St Mary’s Church Secret Rooms This Saturday

February 22, 2011

Choral Chamber Music Fans will be delighted to hear that Beverley Chamber Choir is well into rehearsals of J S Bach St John Passion. The performance for which will take place in St Mary’s Church on Good Friday April 22nd . Beverley Chamber Choir, under the direction of Mark Pybus, is fast gaining a reputation for presenting choral music to the highest possible standard. This quality of performance is resulting…

Beverley AC Presentation Night @ Lazaat

February 20, 2011

Members of Beverley Athletic Club gathered at Lazaat Hotel in Cottingham recently to celebrate their achievements in 2010. Prizes were presented by Jonathan Leafe of Strawberry Printers who have a long association with Beverley AC as associate sponsor of the club’s races. Trophies were awarded to runners in recognition of success, improvement, dedication and commitment. Matt Chadwick, James Pearson, Andy Johnson and Neil Bant all rushed home from the English…

Friends of Longcroft School Prom Fashion Show

February 16, 2011

On Tuesday, in association with “The Fairy Godmothers” of 25 Ladygate, Beverley – FOLS presented their annual Prom Fashion Show. Students from years 11, 12 and 13, were fundamental in the success of the evening by managing all the back stage equipment/lighting/selling of tickets/modelling. The FOLS would like to thank the teachers who supported the students, the Renaissance Dance Company and The Longcroft Gospel Choir for providing the entertainment. Local…

Take That to Play in a Field Near Beverley…Well Almost!

February 16, 2011

Take That fans who missed out during the recent stampede for ticket sales to the 2011 tour still have the opportunity to hear their songs in 2011. This opportunity also comes to a field near Beverley. ‘Back for Good’, the countries leading Take That Tribute act will be headlining the Saturday evening slot of the 2011 Tribfest festival and performing a range of classics to thousands of local festival goers…

Beverley Folk Festival:Friday Night Headliner Announced

February 15, 2011

Paul Carrack and his full band will open the 2011 festival with our Headline Friday Night Concert. The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanics and the voice behind world-wide hits such as ‘How Long’ by Ace, Squeeze’s ‘Tempted’ and, of course, the timeless classic ‘The Living Years’ Carrack is now firmly established as a solo performer. Initially finding fame with Ace and Roxy Music, he has gone on to…

Music Hall Memories Concert @ Toll Gavel United Church

February 11, 2011

Tony Peers Productions of Scarborough are making a welcome return to the East Riding this March with a show to delight audiences of all ages. Awash with laughter, great songs and beautiful costumes, this is the kind of show you rarely see any more. If you can remember when the singers could sing, the dancers could dance, the costumes were beautiful and the comedian could make you laugh, without offending…

Charity Concert ‘Music for Everyone’

February 10, 2011

The Rotary Clubs of Beverley and Hornsea are promoting ‘Music for Everyone’, a charity music concert at the Toll Gavel United Reformed Church, Toll Gavel, Beverley on Friday 11th February starting 7:30 pm. Headline act is the nationally acclaimed Hull classical pop quartet Ti Amero supported by jazz pianist John Murray and a performance by musicians from Hymers College, Hull. It will be an entertaining evening catering for all tastes….

Matt Clapison: ‘Our Strength is Our Staff’

February 8, 2011

King’s Head manager Matt Clapison hopes customers will notice the substance as much as the style when the Market Square pub re-opens after its £450,000 refurbishment. It is only five years since the King’s Head shook off its dusty old image and brought proper, and much-needed, cafe culture to Beverley when owners Marstons spent almost £1m on a total overhaul. Now the browns and creams are going, booths are being…

Now That’s What I Call An 80s Do!

February 6, 2011

Back by popular demand another stomping charity event at the Beverley Memorial Hall. Party goers turned out to strut their stuff to the best music decade, the 80s with former Beverley Hills & Regal DJ’s Simon Burns and Chuz complete with new lighting rig were once again behind the decks entertaining over 200 people! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…

Murder at The Old Granary… & Inspirational Things to Come!

February 3, 2011

Inspiration on Vicar Lane, off North Bar Within Beverley, has finally been granted its planning permission to host exciting & cultural events, combining Neil & Mada Wharton’s passion for food with their love of the arts & entertainment… and of course always with a twist. A unique homeware store by day and a quirky private dining restaurant by night, Inspiration is now able to branch out & offer unusual &…

Glitterbugwishes to Host a Masquerade Ball

February 3, 2011

Masquerade Charity Ball, to be held at Tickton Grange Hotel, near Beverley on Sunday 15th May 2011. Local business woman Lisa Martin from Glitterbugwishes an online gift boutique in Beverley, is to host a masquerade charity ball in the rose room at Tickton Grange Hotel on Sunday the 15th May 2011. The ball will benefit four national charities. The National Autistic Society The Stroke Association The British Skin Foundation Help…

Filming Project in Leven – Beverley

February 2, 2011

Now in the planning stages is a brand new filming project being undertaken by The Bijou Filming Company; “Birthday In Little Town” is the title, and the story line follows the happenings in Judea a little over 2000 years ago. The resultant film will be shown in church’s, village halls and schools in and around East Yorkshire and maybe even beyond. Opportunities exist for people to take part at all…

Discreet Diner is Charmed by the Siam Star

February 1, 2011

Discreet Diner and two companions headed for the Siam Star restaurant on Lairgate, having heard it had changed hands and had a complete refurbishment. As we approached, we shared grim recollections from many years ago when we had visited this building…which was also a Thai restaurant – but I am delighted to report that this place is nothing like it was under previous ownership. What a delight it is now…

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