Aquatic Activities at Beverley Leisure Complex

September 30, 2010

Beverley Leisure Complex is offering a wide range of aquatic activities over the next few months. October Half Term Aquatic Activities (25th – 29th Oct 10) One-to-one swimming lessons for children. Individuals can enjoy the benefits of private lessons with one-to-one teaching; the lessons last half an hour and will take place from 8 – 10am. Our aim is to make learners feel relaxed and comfortable and learn at their…

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Special Beverley Minster Bank Holiday Tours

August 25, 2010

This Bank Holiday Monday (August 30th) brings a rare chance to climb to the top of the great clock tower of Beverley Minster. The 165 foot high structure was opened to the public in 2009 for the first time in 30 years and over 400 people climbed 212 steps to the roof to enjoy sweeping views towards the Humber, Yorkshire Wolds and coast. This will be the only opportunity this…

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Self Defence Classes @ Beverley Leisure Centre

The Beverley Leisure Complex is running a series of self defence classes on Thursday nights which cater for all abilities. The classes include Ju Jitsu for children through to adult, from beginner to black belt, with regular grading sessions throughout the year. The club is registered with the United Martial Arts International Guild and has been running for some 20 years. Senior coach Colin Sangwin, a ninth degree Ju Jitsu…

August 10, 2010
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Roof Tours & Performances at Beverley Minster

August 5, 2010

The Beverley Minster has plenty to do this Summer including roof tours and live performances. Roof Tour 1 A great treat for kids* this summer, book a guided tour of the Minster roof space to see ancient timbers, medieval construction techniques, stunning views through the rose windows and the treadwheel. Thursday – Saturday 11.15am & 2.15pm. Adults £5, *Children (7-16) £2.50 Minimum 2 people (if there are less than two…

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FREE Family Fun Day @ Swinemoor School

Circus skills , bouncy castle, play bus, face painting, archery, African drumming, Assault Course, penalty shoot-out and  fire engine are just some of the FREE activities that children and families can enjoy at the Fun Day that is  taking place on Friday 20th August 2010, 10am-3pm at Beverley Children’s Centre, Youth Centre and Swinemoor School field. The Fun day has been jointly organised by a number of services in Beverley…

July 29, 2010
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Summer Holiday Swimmign Lessons

Why not learn to swim during the school summer holidays, 26th July – 3rd Sept 2010? Beverley Leisure Complex is running crash course swimming lessons daily Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 10:00am, with lessons taking place at half hourly intervals. The lessons cater for Pre-school Levels 1 – 6, Grade One, Two and Three. These are a great way of introducing children to swimming lessons or re-enforcing the skills…

July 20, 2010
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FREE Summer Activities at Beverley Leisure Centre

Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a summer of free activities for children aged eight to 19 years old, with a variety of sports sessions available. Ultimate Frisbee will take place every Thursday, from 29 July until 2 September, from 1pm to 3pm, for eight to 16 year olds, on the field. The game is a non-contact invasion sport based on American football and netball but using a Frisbee. Football sessions…

July 13, 2010
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East Riding Youth Dance New Season

July 13, 2010

Plans for the new East Riding Youth Dance season are underway and organisers are now offering more young people the chance to become members of the project for the autumn term starting in September 2010. 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…

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Summer Activities @ Beverley Leisure Complex

July 9, 2010

NEW AGE KURLING AT BEVERLEY LEISURE COMPLEX Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a free new age kurling taster session on Monday, 12 July. New age kurling is a form of the original game, but adapted to be played in a sports hall rather than on ice. The game can be played both able bodied and disabled participants and the sessions are available for all ages and abilities. The free taster…

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Cherry Burton Tennis Club Coaching

June 15, 2010

Dozens of children and adults are enjoying a fantastic opportunity to develop their tennis skills this summer at Cherry Burton Tennis Club. The village club has employed professional coaching company First Serve Tennis to provide a series of high-quality coaching courses for the community, which have already attracted 35 children and 16 adults. Cherry Burton Tennis Club chairperson Vicky Wicks said: “This not only gives the children an opportunity to…

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Romans at Skidby Windmill

June 1, 2010

Children can enjoy a fun morning at Skidby Windmill on Friday, 4 June, where they can learn about the Romans and try out activities such as making Roman jewellery and pottery, write like a Roman (and learn a bit of Latin to impress friends), and make a cut-and -paste Roman granary.  There will also be a chance to try on a toga. The workshop (10.30am – 12.30pm) is suitable for…

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‘P.Arts’ Spring Half Term Workshops

May 27, 2010

Young people in Beverley can enjoy an active and fulfilling half-term thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s arts development team. Toll Gavel Methodist Church is hosting two ‘P.arts’ workshops on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 June for children aged eight and over. On Tuesday, Human Compass Theatre will put on Whodunnit?, a fun day of ‘mystery and deception’ which culminates in the production of a murder mystery play in…

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Cheerleading at Beverley Leisure Complex

In the last few years, Cheerleading has hit the UK with a bang. It is one of the fastest growing dance styles at the moment. It is all about pom routines, chants, cheers, stunts and jumps. It is a great way to keep fit and have fun. Cheerleading encourages positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles, discipline, and develops confidence. To be a successful cheerleader, you need to build strength and stamina and…

May 24, 2010
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Youngsters Enjoy Softball Cricket at Norwood

May 18, 2010

Cricket is alive, well and set for a bright future thanks to the efforts of everyone at the Norwood Recreation Ground. On a bright but slightly chilly Monday night, dozens of youngsters flocked to Beverley Town CC’s ground to get their first tastes of what is hopefully a life-long love affair with the game. Senior players give up their Monday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm to introduce under nines to…

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Football Sessions For Women

May 17, 2010

Budding women footballers are being given the chance to hone their skills in Beverley. Beverley Leisure Centre is holding a weekly informal woman’s football session at the gym for anyone over 18, regardless of ability. The aim  of the session is to develop skills and fitness, but it is also a chance to meet like-minded people. Held every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm in the sports hall, each session costs…

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Road Safety Evening in Beverley

A road safety evening will give young people the chance to wear beer goggles in the driving seat of a car and see fire officers recover a simulated casualty. The event at Beverley Fire Station, on Thursday 15 April, from 6.30pm to 9pm aims to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of being a driver, passenger and cyclist for people aged between 13 and 20. A hard-hitting presentation from…

April 13, 2010
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Going On ‘Logcation’ at Skidby Windmill

April 6, 2010

East Riding’s last remaining windmill has acquired an exciting new attraction for children in time for this Easter. Situated on the acreage adjoining Skidby Windmill, visitors will now discover a log train and a hide “n” seek adventure trail. These installations have been purchased from Sovereign, a nationally accredited supplier of safe, stimulating and imaginative play equipment. Additionally, the wood for the equipment comes from environmentally sustainable sources. Jane Bielby,…

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Beverley Minster Announce Extra Roof Tours Over Easter

March 29, 2010

This Easter the virgers at Beverley Minster will be running extra tours in the roof to satisfy expected demand. The tours, which include demonstrations of the largest working treadmill crane in Britain, take visitors inside the historic structure of the Minster and show how the building was constructed and maintained during the centuries. Tours will be available throughout the day on Easter Saturday (3rd April) and Monday (5th March) starting…

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