Lions sleigh Set To Bring Christmas Cheer To Beverley
Beverley Westwood Lions Club had a visit from the Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell who had been invited by the club to check out their sleigh.
The Festival of Christmas
Free Coach Parking For Beverley’s Festival Of Christmas
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is delighted to announce that once again this year it will be offering free parking, together with a meet and greet service,
Beverley Festival of Christmas : Thousands Flock To Beverley For A Day Of Festive Fun
PHOTOS FROM THE BEVERLEY FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS : Beverley was a hive of festive activity as the Festival of Christmas yet again pulled in the crowds in its 19th year.
Festival of Christmas Will Provide Economic Boost For Local Traders
This weekend thousands of people will be heading to Beverley for the final big event of the year, the Festival of Christmas.
Over 70 Trees On Display As Beverley Minster Opens Their Annual Christmas Tree Festival
Beverley Minster today officially opened their Christmas Tree Festival that features over 70 trees that have been sponsored by local companies, schools and other organisations.
Beverley Festival of Christmas: Claim You FREE Lego Brick Money Box This Sunday
Anyone visiting this weekend’s Festival of Christmas in Beverley can claim a free money box for their children.
Messiah In The Minster
Slightly later than usual this year because of the Festival of Christmas, the East Riding County Choir will be performing Handel’s much-loved oratorio Messiah in Beverley Minster on Saturday 14 December.
Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell Christmas Message
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…
Thousands Turn Out As Beverley Lights Up For Christmas
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…
Beverley Set To Light The Sky For Santa and Rudolph!
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…
Market Cross Christmas Tree Raises Almost £1000
The Beverley Lions Christmas Tree is situated in the heart of Beverley Town Centre within Market Cross. “Light a Candle for a Loved One” is organised by Beverley Lions every Christmas inviting the people of the town to light a candle in memory of family members or friends, and also write a message to tie onto the Christmas tree. The Lions charge £1 for each candle and message,and this year…
Festival of Christmas Given Green Light
A big effort from a number of East Riding of Yorkshire Council services has meant that, despite the recent dreadful weather, this year’s Festival of Christmas in Beverley has been given the all clear to go ahead as planned on Sunday, 12th December. Festival committee chairman Councillor John Bird said: “I would like to thank the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for pulling out all the stops to ensure that…
ERYC Clear the Snow to Safeguard The Festival of Christmas
Everything is being done to ensure the Festival of Christmas goes ahead this weekend in Beverley. After the cancellation earlier this week of Saturday Market no chances are being taken. Today in the centre of town workers were out clearing the snow and gritting the pavements around the town centre. The Festival of Christmas attracted thousands people to Beverley last year giving the local economy a welcomed boost leading up…
Beverley Guildhall to Open During Festival of Christmas Weekend
The Beverley Guildhall will be open for two days over the Festival of Christmas weekend (11 – 12 December). There will be Victorian-themed Christmas activities for children while the grown-ups warm up with teas, coffees and Victorian punch. This is also an excellent opportunity to see the new exhibition on the history of Beverley’s churches ‘More than a Minster’. The Guildhall will be open from 10am to 3pm on both…
Open Art Exhibition @ Beverley Art Gallery
East Riding Open Art Exhibition opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Friday, 10 December and runs until 5 February 2011. The gallery would like to thank all artists who braved the snowy weather to deliver works to the gallery. The works on view have been chosen by two independent selectors: the artist and art tutor Steve Upton, and Kirsten Simister, who is curator of art at the Ferens Art Gallery…
Vmedia Crew Snapped Up Yet Again For Town’s 2010 Festival
John Bird, Chair of the Beverley Festival of Christmas, today took official delivery of the DVDs of this annual town event produced by a group of very dedicated young volunteers from CSV East Riding’s Vinvolved Team who are students at East Riding College, Beverley. The young people form the project’s Vmedia crew who have been involved with a number of other local community events. They were thanked for their tremendous…
Volunteers Acknowledged for Positive Work in the Community
Members of the Media Crew who made a positive contribution to the community through their work with CSV East Riding’s Vinvolved Team in 2009, gathered today at East Riding College in Beverley to receive official thanks and recognition for their efforts. Kerry Straw, Beverley Renaissance Partnership Coordinator and John Bird, Chair of the Festival of Christmas, presented the group with awards and spoke highly of the work they had all…
Beverley Economy & Tourism Group to Target Key Issues
The Beverley Economy & Tourism Group has indentified and is creating five focus groups to tackle each of the niche issues highlighted. The group, which is made up of a number of people from the business, tourism, local council, sports clubs and event management organisations. Creative Industries Business + Retail Space Co-ordination of town marketing / Visitor offer Events & Festivals Heroes Welcome Initiative Coach Parking Heritage Signs ‘Brown Signs’…