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…
I am delighted to have this opportunity to wish everyone the compliments of the season. As Chairman of the Council, it has been a privilege to visit many areas of the East Riding of Yorkshire and meet many people of all ages and from different walks of life. I have been overwhelmed by the commitment of so many individuals and organisations that work tirelessly to make the area in which…
Queuing in a busy shop in Beverley the other day, I overheard someone say they would, “Be pleased when Christmas is over.” It’s such a shame, don’t you think, that the run up to Christmas has become something which many people endure rather than enjoy. I can appreciate, however, the pressure to prepare and to try to fit everything in as well as doing all the things we normally do….
Hull Trinity House Old Boys’ Association held their 29th Annual Dinner Dance at the Lairgate Hotel. Beverley around 50 people were there to enjoy the night that included a dinner dance. The school was founded in 1787 and was the oldest Navigation School in the world and prepared pupils for a life at sea, many of whom became Masters of ships of various sizes and plied their trade all over…
East Riding Youth Dance is recruiting at a venue near you for the spring term. Co-ordinated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the project includes weekly sessions with professional artists working towards performances each term. East Riding Youth Dance also gives young people the opportunity to learn from the country’s leading professional dance companies in workshops and live performances. The youth dance groups are based in five areas of the…
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…
Humberside Police have released an EVO fit of a man they would like to identify following an alleged distraction burglary in Woodmansey. Between 1730hrs and 1750hrs on Wednesday 14 December, a man called at a property on Scholefield Avenue in Woodmansey, Beverley and requested access to the property claiming to be a representative of the Water Board needing to check the water supply for evidence of sewage. The occupier of…
Tens of thousands of people descended on Beverley last Sunday in spite of the damp and cold weather. The Festival is one of the highlights of the year and in many ways heralds the start of Christmas. As always the sight of reindeer pulling Santa on his sleigh through the town excited both adults and children alike and as John Bird said, to see the expressions of wonder and delight…
Humberside Police are appealing for information following an incident on Burden Road, Beverley between 1030hrs and 1905hrs on Tuesday 06 December 2011. An unknown person has entered the unoccupied property via an insecure door and stole: An Xbox 360 with two controllers A gold band ring with three medium diamonds inside Four small gold charms. They then left the property in an unknown direction. To your presents are kept safe…
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…
On Saturday 10th Decmber at 3 pm once again Bandmaster Graham Janes and his Band started the annual Christmas Celebration Concert at St Mary’s Church in aid of SSAFA Forces Help East Yorkshire. This year pupils from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary were joined by the Longcroft Gospil Choir. The concert has attracted more and more people each year and an estimated four hundred joined in with…
The streets of Beverley were filled with people who came out to enjoy the Beverley Festival of Christmas. The event was officially opened by Charlie Dimmock before the main attraction, Santa Claus, paraded through the streets. Starting at Wednesday Market Father Christmas pulled by his reindeer travelled through the town to Saturday Market where he talked to children who had gathered to meet him. [nggallery id=1908]
Hull University was the latest venue on Saturday for newcomers to try out the sport of orienteering. South Cave’s Brian Ward from the Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteering Club (HALO) had planned four courses of differing lengths and complexity. The courses covered all parts of the University campus and featured many baffling route-choice decisions. All courses used electronic timing. The courses were dominated by members of HALO’s Monday Night Orienteering Club…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is encouraging local anti-poverty charities to nominate themselves for the 2012 Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards. The awards are open to local, independent charities that seek to address issues such as educational failure, family breakdown, addiction, unemployment, and debt. Now in its seventh year, the CSJ Awards have recognised over 80 winning voluntary groups and awarded a total of £300,000 in prizes….
This year the start of late night shopping coincides with the switch on of the Beverley Christmas lights and Amanti in Wednesday Market have decided to make Christmas Shopping even easier by continuing to open late throughout December. Owner Amalia says: “Christmas can be stressful for those that work 9 to 5 as they don’t have much time to do their shopping. Our online shop has made life easier for…
Louis ‘The Hurricane’ Hubbard will make the transition from an amateur fighter to a professional boxer in December. Hubbard, a Light Heavy Weight is one of seven fights on the card which includes a 10 round title fight for the Friday Night Fight Night in association with Coral Bet, 3535 Taxis and the Lizard Lounge at Hull’s City Hall on the 9th of December. Fighting out of the St Pauls…
Have fun but stay safe and plan your journey’ is the message from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to party-goers ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The council is warning people to keep safe but be wary of bogus taxi drivers as they head out to celebrate over the next few weeks. As revellers enjoy the festivities in local bars and restaurants, or visit friends and family, the…
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…