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Friends of Longcroft School Bring Early Christmas Sparkle

November 30, 2011

Following on from their successful fundraising “Pink Night” earlier in the year, the Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are getting into the festive spirit by organising a repeat event, with added sparkle. Taking place at Longcroft School, Burton Road, Beverley, on Tuesday 6th December between 6:30pm and 9:00pm, “Sparkling Pink Night” will be an opportunity to not just purchase christmas presents, but to also receive some much-needed pampering before the…

Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Make a Difference

November 29, 2011

Here, at the Continuum School, Beverley, we have been very busy with community engagement and donating gifts for the ‘Shoe Box’ appeal which is a charity specific for deprived children in Eastern Europe and West Africa. This year, pupils and staff have donated many items for the Beverley Minster Christmas Fayre which was held on Saturday 26th November. Mr and Mrs Broadley who work closely with Beverley Minster visited our…

Talented Young Musicians From The East Riding Bring Christmas Magic To Beverley

November 29, 2011

The East Riding Schools Music Service is holding their annual Christmas concert in Beverley Minster on December 12, 2011 starting at 7pm. The concert will give over 200 young people from the East Riding the opportunity to celebrate their musical talents together in performances by string groups, a choir and a brass group all provided by East Riding Schools’ Music Service. There will also be the opportunity for the audience…

Green Party Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay To Visit Beverley

November 28, 2011

The Green Party’s Deputy Leader Adrian Ramsay will visit Beverley on Thurs 1st Dec. Adrian will speak at an open meeting at Norwood Methodist Church, Norwood, at 7.30pm, on the positive Green vision. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Bill Rigby, of East Riding Green Party says, ‘Adrian has pulled off an amazing feat in that by the tender age of 30 he has transformed Norwich City Council…

Introductory Offer For New Higher Level Business Course

November 28, 2011

People who already run or plan to set up their own business are being urged to take up a new higher level course which will give them a firm grounding in key subjects. The BTEC Level Four Higher National Certificate in Business is a highly regarded qualification which is being introduced at East Riding College’s Beverley and Bridlington campuses from February at an introductory price of £400 per year over…

Thoughts and Feelings Affect Behaviour

November 25, 2011

Beverley is getting even busier as we head along that well known path – the one leading up to Christmas! This time of year can be fun but also quite stressful. I see many people who are seeking help to overcome the symptoms of stress and anxiety. In addition to their therapy with me, I offer them ideas for conscious techniques they might use to help themselves and I’d like…

Schools & Charity Join Forces To Remember Troops At Christmas

November 23, 2011

On Saturday 10th December, Saint Mary’s Church in Beverley will be hosting a Christmas concert to raise money for the country’s oldest military charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help. The ‘Celebration of Christmas’ is being organised by SSAFA East Yorkshire and Longcroft School, featuring music from the Band 150 (Yorkshire) Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and St Mary’s School and St Nicholas School choirs. Students…

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…

Military Charity Encourages Clients To Come Forward

November 18, 2011

Many people who have served in the Armed Forces are not aware that they are eligible for help from military charities, according to the East Yorkshire branch of SSAFA Forces Help. Each year volunteers from SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Forces Help assist around 350 people in the East Riding Community who has served in our Armed Forces. However, branch Chairman David Elvidge believes that this is…

East Riding Youth Dance To Stage Platform Spectacular

November 17, 2011

From May, young dancers have set their feet-a-dancing throughout the East Riding and it’s almost time for them to stage their performance piece to mark the end of their autumn term. East Riding Youth Dance Platform, on Sunday 4 December 2011, will be a magical mix of dance expression, styles, themes and creations, both powerful, sleek, technical and sophisticated, which will be celebrated and showcased at The Spa Bridlington at…

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…

Beverley Lions Club Thank Community For Their Support

November 10, 2011

The Beverley Lions Club would like to thank people in Beverley and surrounding areas for their generosity at the recent Bonfire and Fireworks event on the Westwood. The bucket collection will cover the costs of the fireworks for 2011 and will go some way towards next year’s event. We apologise for the late start of the fireworks – this was due to the safety ropes being totally ignored and the…

Free Gift Wrapping Workshop

November 10, 2011

Due to customer demand, Amalia and Antony from Amanti in Beverley, are offering a second FREE gift-wrapping workshop on Wednesday 16 th November 7-9pm, at the shop which in Wednesday Market, Beverley. The aim is to conjure up some Christmas spirit and show howto achieve beautiful, cost-effective gift-wrapping. Amalia says: “Presentation is very important so we hope to inspire people with some creative ideas and handy techniques for wrapping up…

Minster Youth Cafe:UV Light Party

November 9, 2011

Beverley Minster will host another popular Youth Cafe event on Friday 11th November between 7.00pm-9.30pm. The event is a UV Light Party theme and young people are invited to come dressed in white and neon coloured clothing so that they glow in the dark. The event will also have local youngster Alex Bampton DJ’ing and there will be gladiator jousting and a giant bouncy castle. Also, new to the event…

Education:Find Your Future With New Prospectuses

November 9, 2011

People who are looking to take their next step in education or who want to strengthen their CV can find their future with two new prospectuses from East Riding College. The full-time and higher education course guides feature more than 100 programmes across the full range of subject areas at levels equivalent to degrees, A-levels and GCSEs. College Principal Derek Branton said: “Even though we are still in 2011, this…

East Riding Confirmed In London 2012 Olympic Tourch Relay Route

November 7, 2011

The iconic structure of the Humber Bridge will provide a stunning backdrop and host location for residents and visitors to welcome the Olympic Flame as the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay passes through the East Riding en route to the capital next year. Residents and visitors will be able to welcome the torch’s arrival in the East Riding and celebrate the achievements of the torchbearers from 18 June 2012 as…

Secretary Of State Eric Pickles Visits Beverley

November 7, 2011

One of the Coalition government’s biggest hitters spent the weekend in Beverley. Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities joined up with local MP Graham Stuart and the head of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Stephen Parnaby to discuss the new Localism Bill with members of the town’s civic society and other members of the public. Graham said: “It’s great to have the Secretary of State here in Beverley and…

Thousands Attend Lions Bonfire Night

November 6, 2011

The Beverley Lions bonfire and firework display was attended by thousands of people. Held on the Beverley Westwood this event is a flagship event for the members of the Beverley Lions Club. On the night members of the Beverley Lions and other volunteers including Tony Henderson and Craig Fawcett of the Humber Colts collected donations from members of the public. After a short delay the bonfire was lit by Mayor…

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