Soap’s Sweetie Boutique

January 24, 2012

After the birth of her son, William, in May 2011, Sophie Bennett, 24, of North Bar Without, Beverley, needed to find employment that worked around her new family life.

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North Bar

January 6, 2012

The North Bar is the town’s last surviving medieval gate. The other two, Newbiggen Gate and Keld Gate, were pulled down in the 18th and 19th centuries after falling into disrepair.

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Free Drop in at Beverley Hypnotherapy Clinic

January 3, 2012

HU17 columnist and Beverley hypnotherapist is opening the doors of her brand new clinic to the public on Wednesday when she celebrates World Hypnosis Day with a free drop in. Pamela Crane’s hypnotherapy clinic has its official launch on Saturday 7 th January at 12 noon. Pamela feels it’s important to show her support for the event and also give enthusiasts a sneak preview of the premises. Pamela says “There…

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Beverley Lions New Year’s Day Fun Run

January 2, 2012

Around a hundred athletes took up the challenge of competing in the Beverley Lions Fun Run on New Year’s Day. Runners were given the choice of three routes and distances. The field was made up of fun runners as well as members of Beverley Athletic Club. The main runs took the runners through North Bar around Beverley passing Beverley Minster before returning to the centre completing the race at Market…

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Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell Christmas Message

December 22, 2011

As Mayor of Beverley this year I have been never more so proud to represent you all. This year my Consort Thomas and I have visited many community groups, churches, residential homes and schools and it has never ceased to amaze us how community spirited and caring people of the town are. We have been so well received no matter where we have been. Recently i was invited to the…

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Beverley College Teams Up With Charity For Healthy Eating Cookbook

December 13, 2011

East Riding College has joined forces with a local charity to cook up a tasty treat in time for Christmas. The College has teamed up with Age UK East Riding to produce a new cookery book with a healthy eating theme. All the proceeds from the sale of the book, which features 31 recipes over 36 pages, will go towards funding the charity’s work in helping older people in the…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 72

December 6, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 72 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week edition features a selection of content from sporting fixtures and events that have featured on the HU17.net web site. Sugarbird leaves For Warmer Climate Mimi Agree Deal To Stock Exclusive Jewellery Santa Claus is Coming to Town Beverley Toy Business Supports Make a Wish Amy Louise from Desired Showcases Two Styles Thousands Turn Out For Beverley Christmas…

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North Bar Revisited

December 3, 2011

This week they Beverley Christmas Lights were officially switched on. One of the major attractions of the night was the lighting of North Bar for first time in years. Given the sheer number of people it was not easy to see to what had been done and the difference lighting up the bar had made. With that in mind I wanted to try and get a picture of North Bar…

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Thousands Turn Out As Beverley Lights Up For Christmas

December 1, 2011

Thousands of people descended upon Beverley for the Christmas Lights Switch on. Mini events were held throughout the town in Wednesday Market, Angel Square, Saturday Market where Viking FM were broadcasting with the finale being at North Bar. The event organised by the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal also marked the start of the Wednesday Night late night shopping in the run up to Christmas. Julian Minshall of the Beverley Christmas…

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Beverley Lights Up On November 30th

November 23, 2011

Beverley’s North Bar will light up for the first time in 114 years as part of the Christmas lights switch-on spectacular later this month. The lighting up of the landmark will be the grand finale of the biggest Christmas lights event ever in the town. Running from the Bar all the way to Wednesday Market, there will be a wide variety of activities, street entertainment and live bands, with traditional…

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Changes to Planed Maintenance Work Programme In Beverley

November 22, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has responded to concerns raised by the public and traders in Beverley by postponing maintenance work planned for the footways around Saturday Market until the spring. Instead, it is likely a similar scheme planned for North Bar Within will be brought forward. The council is consulting business representatives and St Mary’s Church and will now carry out face-to-face consultation with individual residents and tenants in…

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Beverley Property Guide: Norwood’s A Popular Location

November 16, 2011

Community feel, great access and excellent amenities – Norwood’s a popular location There’s few places that retain the old-fashioned, community feel of Beverley as Norwood. On either side of this lively road, streets of solid terraced housing give way to bigger, newer houses, all within minutes of Beverley’s historic town centre or seconds from the roads which lead to Hull and the rest of the East Riding. With Beverley High…

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Beverley Set To Light The Sky For Santa and Rudolph!

November 15, 2011

As Christmas fast approaches, Beverley for the first time is set to light up the whole town with a Christmas Lights Switch-on spectacular the likes of which have never seen before! The evening’s events on Wednesday 30th November, will start from 6pm at Wednesday Market with the Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on performed by Lady Prescott, followed by the Christmas Lights Volunteer Group’s street performance of the Nativity re-enacting the key…

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Beverley Christmas Lights: Last Night of the Proms Concert

October 18, 2011

With just over two months to Christmas, preparations are well under way to light up Beverley and make it sparkle more than ever over the festive season. Despite difficult economic times, over eighty businesses and residents continue to support the drive to fill the town with small trees. Thanks to everyone who has ordered a tree – these will be going up, with the invaluable help of the Beverley Rugby…

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Local Businesses Back Beverley Film Society Fundraiser

October 18, 2011

Businesses in Beverley are supporting their local community by getting behind the Beverley Film Society’s push to raise funds for new equipment. To celebrate five successful years, and to raise money, the Society is inviting film lovers to a Birthday Party film night on Friday 21st October featuring a special screening of Kevin Macdonald’s film Life in a Day – a montage of real-life clips from around the world filmed…

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Summer of Love for Singles

August 10, 2011

Sue James Introductions is passionate about bringing people together and 2011 is shaping up to be the summer of love, with a singles event scheduled to take place at one of Beverley’s most romantic venues. Sue James says: “I have had so many enquiries about singles events in Beverley and I am so pleased to be teaming up with Lucia’s to meet the demand. There are tonnes of single people…

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