Beverley Businesses Work Together to Create a Fairytale Makeover

October 14, 2010

Snob salon and The Fairy Godmothers both of  Ladgate Beverley along with Browns of Beverley, Siam Lion restaurant of North Bar Without and Meadow Studios Leven, got together to create this fantastic competition  and launched it in conjunction with The Guardian Newspaper,  the lucky winner of the  “ Princess For The Day” competition is Elaine Waddy. Elaine won a fantastic makeover that included:- A full restyle colour, blow wave and…

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Syntan Barge Open Day

October 13, 2010

On 7th October 2010 the Beverley Barge Preservation Society opened the doors of the barge Syntan to the public to see the work carried out to convert her into a floating museum and meeting place. Over 50 people attended, including representatives from local schools, societies, local government and chambers of commerce. The response from the visitors was that the Syntan is now an ideal venue for a variety of activities,…

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Sue James is Looking For Men

October 2, 2010

Sue James Introductions is looking for men in Beverley to join her Introductions Agency.  Having done research into dating agencies and listening to her clients, Sue knows that there is a certain taboo linked with online dating and promises that her agency is something new to the area. “Tonight is the launch of my business at The Weir Bar in Hessle.  I am particularly looking for men in Beverley and…

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A New Era @ Riverview

October 1, 2010

Riverview is the longest established Health and Fitness Club in Beverley. Now under the new ownership of husband-and-wife team Darren and Vicky Hart, both of Beverley, Riverview now offers a new range of studio classes. Vicky told HU17.net  “We have started spinning classes, pilates, yoga and kids boxing, which are all becoming very popular.” “Riverview has always been the best equipped club in Beverley but now, with a full timetable of…

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New Appointment For Independent Financial Advisers

September 22, 2010

cba Financial Services Limited is delighted to welcome David Dunning as General Manager. David has worked for 23 years mainly as an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA).  The firm has recruited David from Lloyds TSB Bank where he was a senior manager in wealth management and prior to this he worked within local IFA practices. Steve Jenkinson, Managing Partner at The cba Partnership says: “David is working towards Chartered status to…

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Beverley Pallet Manufacturer Receives Quality Standard Certification

September 21, 2010

Beverley based pallet manufacturer, Capital Pallet Solutions is delighted to announce their achievement of certification by BSI to the standard of ISO 9001:2008, following an in-depth assessment of their systems. Dave Atkinson, Managing Director Capital Pallet Solutions says: “We are really pleased to have been certified by the BSI.  This standard is a benefit to our business as it is becoming a pre-requisite for the calibre of companies that we…

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10 Years of Trading in Beverley for Salon 55

September 18, 2010

Salon 55 celebrates its 10th birthday this weekend. Keeley Penn opened Salon 55 in Lairgate Beverley in September 2000 with just two stylists, Kelsey and Angela, to assist her. Ten years on, Kelsey and Angela are still working in the Salon, but the workforce has grown to ten people, including a beauty therapist.  The Salon continues to go from strength to strength, specialising in complete makeovers, including colouring, hair extensions…

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New Beverley Wedding Planning Service: ‘Opulent Wedding’

August 27, 2010

Wedding Planning may conjure up images of Jenifer Lopez & Mathew McConaughey falling in love, well here in Beverley you can now get married with the help of ‘Opulent Wedding’ a new service to help couples arrange and plan the perfect wedding. Karla & Angela jointly have over forty years experience in project management, catering, hair & beauty. After becoming friends they found that they had a passion for wedding…

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End of an Era as Michael Brown Retires

August 16, 2010

Quality Solicitors Lockings are today announcing the retirement of Michael Brown, 59 from their Beverley office with effect from 31 August 2010. Mr Brown was born and has worked in Beverley all of his life, the last twenty years have been with Lockings.  His career as a Property Lawyer began in 1970 when his first duties included following his first boss, Noel Till, then senior Beverley solicitor around to court…

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Business Centres in East Riding Play a Key Role

August 6, 2010

A recent report has highlighted the important role being played by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s business centres in the local economy. The report by the council’s planning and economic regeneration service showed that, up to March 2010, the centres have helped 114 new business start-ups, 209 existing businesses have used the service and 349 new jobs have been created. Business advisers working with new start-ups from the centres have…

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5 Successful Years of Trading in Beverley for Fleurs de Lisa

July 25, 2010

Fleurs de Lisa celebrated 5 successful years of trading in Beverley this weekend. Customers were greeted this Saturday with a glass of champagne as the store owner Lisa Barrow said a big thank to her customers. Throughout July, the award winning florist has been running special promotions to mark the landmark occasion and on Saturday shoppers who spent £5 or more in the store were entered into a competition to…

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Beverley Farmer Launches Amaizing New Venture Today

July 24, 2010

A Beverley farmer has embarked on a new business venture to provide gainful summer holiday employment for his daughters and other students in the region. John Clappison, from Risby, has given over 10 acres of his 600 acre farm and planted 60,000 maize seedlings that will grow into Beverley Maze and will provide part-time jobs for 10 people. John explains why he decided to invest in the tourist attraction that…

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Divine Clark PR

July 5, 2010

Divine Clark PR makes you and your business shine. For blue sky thinkers, anything is possible – Divine Clark PR provides a tailored PR service to both businesses and individuals – no job is too big or too small. With flair and flexibility the team enjoys going the extra mile to gain maximum coverage. The objective is to deliver strategic PR consultancy which has a significant impact on your profile….

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No Fixed Agenda – Beverley Market World Cup Charity Stall – A Success!

July 2, 2010

Local Charity competition ‘who wants to be an entrepreneur’ is well under way with its first task themed ‘The World Cup’. On Saturday 29 May it held a market stall at Beverley Market, selling car flags, car magnets, England face paints and face painting for the kids, and adults! The stall was a success, despite the rain, raising funds for the Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber charity. The team who…

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The Golden Goals Challenge

July 1, 2010

This week, as part of the “Who wants to be an £ntrepeneur?” scheme for Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber –  ‘The Associates’ start their “Golden Goal Challenge” tour of Hull in search of a champion “Golden Goal” kicker.   Any individual or team who fancies their chances in a timed penalty shoot out is welcome to try winning the “Golden Goal” Challenge trophy. The Golden Goals Challenge has been devised by…

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Businesses Look Forward to Town Trail Boost

June 30, 2010

Traders in Beverley’s Swaby’s Yard believe the installation of the latest piece of art in Beverley’s Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail will provide a welcome boost to the area. Members of the town trail committee, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Councillors and the chief executive of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire were at Swaby’s Yard to unveil the artwork representing the town’s spinners. The trail will be officially opened…

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OWEN Project Members Benefit From Employment Workshops

June 28, 2010

Mature job seekers in the East Riding have received employment advice and interview experience from the Older Workers Employment Network Project (OWEN) and Hull & Humber KC Cares. Members of KC’s human resources team joined representatives from Business in the Community (BITC) and Yorkshire Bank to help OWEN members get back into work. The OWEN Project helps unemployed people aged 45 and over to find jobs and is funded by…

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Beverley Business Acklams Expands into Events

June 16, 2010

Beverley coach firm Acklams Coaches Ltd is expanding its thriving business into concerts and events. Acklams, based on Barmston Close, is now offering customers the chance to book tickets and travel to a host of popular venues across the north and midlands, including Sheffield Arena, Metro Arena Newcastle, the MEN Arena and the LC Arena in Birmingham. Among the top-class events already available for booking are the Super League Grand…

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