Walking Sticks and Shepherds

August 14, 2009

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a new course and it is being run by Brian Bate, community sports coach. Brian has been making walking sticks and shepherds’ crooks in Leicestershire for many years and has now moved to the East Riding and is offering to teach this amazing craft to the residents of the area. Join Brian for a rare insight into this fascinating craft. Make your own…

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John Has Radio Stolen

August 10, 2009

Love him or hate him there is no getting away from the fact that John Martindale, a 65 year old homeless man is part of Beverley so to hear that some one has stolen his radio while he was sleeping is a pretty nasty thing to do. John is deeply upset by the theft of his radio which is his prized possession. Given all the other hardships he has to…

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Beverley Voice Magazine

August 10, 2009

Beverley Voice, a magazine being launched by three Beverley residents is due to arrive at our doors in just a matter a weeks. The magazine will be circulated to 5000 homes and business in Beverley and will feature stories, articles and features. The magazine will focus on the real issues in Beverley that directly effect us all, the subjects they intend to cover are environmental issues, authorities, police, council and…

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Property is Recovering

August 7, 2009

“Three quarters of the way to recovery”! The property market is three quarters of the way to recovery – a profound statement or a solid foundation from which to build? The answer is a solid foundation from which to build and the three quarters of recovery is based on the three quarters of 2009 and the fourth quarter will be spring 2010. The three quarters of recovery for 2009 has…

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E.COLI Food Poisoning Advice

E.COLI FOOD POISONING ADVICE TO BUSINESS The food services team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a series of drop-in surgeries for food businesses. The aim is to give food businesses the opportunity to discuss food safety issues with experts from the  food services team. Stephen Headley, food services manager, said: “The first event was held at the Bridlington Spa this week and was very well attended by…

August 7, 2009
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Out of Town Developments

August 2, 2009

Concern raised by Beverley & Holderness MP over Government threat to local high streets and shops Government to weaken powers of East Riding Council to control out-of-town development MP Graham Stuart, today criticised the Government’s proposed changes to planning rules, which will reduce the powers of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to control out-of-town retail development. A new report from a cross-party House of Commons Committee has warned that…

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Keldgate Road Closure

July 30, 2009

KELDGATE ROAD CLOSURE 3-21 AUGUST Yorkshire Water will be carrying out essential work to replace underground water mains at the junction of Keldgate and Lairgate in Beverley.  The work is due to start on Monday, 3 August and is programmed for completion on Friday, 21 August. Due to the position of the underground pipes and to ensure the work is undertaken safely the road will have to be closed for…

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Flood Management

July 30, 2009

Progress on Flood Management in the East Riding Following a recent meeting with the Environment Agency, progress has now been made on the agency’s proposals for flood management in the East Riding. As a result, the council has adjourned its application for Judicial Review into the Environment Agency’s actions and the hearing listed in the High Court for today is not now taking place. The council had instigated Judicial Review…

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Ladies Day Menus

July 28, 2009

Dine on the Rowe Brasserie in Beverley have put together breakfast, lunch & dinner menus especially for Ladies Day at Beverley Racecourse. Dine on the Rowe are a new Brasserie in Beverley sourcing meat from a 40 mile radius of Beverley and picking fresh fish everyday from Peck’s of Beverley. Everything is cooked to order, and is prepared by the chef as if he was cooking for a loved one….

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Artsmark Award to Schools

July 28, 2009

MP applauds Artsmark award to schools Five schools in the Beverley and Holderness constituency of Graham Stuart MP have been successful in attaining Artsmark awards this year, it has been announced. The national award scheme recognises schools which are committed to providing a high level of art education. This year the schools which have achieved Artsmark are: Beverley High School, Cherry Burton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Longcroft…

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Flood & Water Bill

July 28, 2009

MP Graham Stuart backs calls for major changes to the draft Flood and Water Management Bill MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has backed calls for changes to be made to a draft of the Flood and Water Bill – designed to protect communities and business from floods such as those which hit the region in 2007. Today the National Flood Forum (NFF), a charitable organisation which provides support…

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Charity BBQ Sunday

July 25, 2009

Cross Keys Beverley – Join locals of Beverley at a BBQ with optional Treasure Hunt raising money for children with Leukaemia, the treasure hunt begins at 11am and the BBQ will start at around 1pm. There is also a pool competition for more information please call Mathew Green on 07932 633155.

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Racing Round Beverley

July 24, 2009

Beverley town centre was turned into a race circuit, with no cars in sight  the roads were taken over by runners and cyclists for a collection of races. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image [nggallery id=92] Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image

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Homecoming Parade Images

July 23, 2009

The Yorkshire Regiment marched through the streets of Beverley today as over 20,000 people turned up to welcome them home from Iraq. The RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter got things started with a low fly by over the crowds that had gathered to show their appreciation to personnel of the Yorkshire Regiment. After a short ceremony at the specially closed North Bar the Yorkshire Regiment passed through North Bar marching…

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Yorkshire Regiment Parade

July 23, 2009

The Yorkshire Regiment did a freedom march / parade through Beverley, these pictures were taken by local business owner, Paul Staniford of Stanifords Estate agents. Click on the small image to open a larger image… [nggallery id=90] Yorkshire Regiment Parade, Beverley, 23rd July 2009 – pictures by Paul Staniford of Stanifords Extate Agents

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Edward Clancy to Race

July 21, 2009

BEIJING GOLD MEDALLIST TO RACE IN BEVERLEY Ed Clancy, MBE, who won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, is the star entry for Friday’s National Elite Circuit Race Championships to be held in Beverley. Clancy is just one of more than 700 entries received for the three day feast of cyclesport in the East Yorkshire market town of Beverley. Over 450 leisure riders will contest Saturday’s sportif touring events…

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Homecoming Parade

July 20, 2009

The Yorkshire Regiment will hold a homecoming parade in Beverley on Thursday, 23 July from 2.30pm in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the High Sheriff of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Town Mayor of Beverley. Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Matthews said: “I am pleased to welcome the Yorkshire Regiment…

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Found Object Art Work

July 17, 2009

Beverley Art Gallery will run a workshop for children aged seven and over as part of its new exhibition ‘Lost Property – found object artwork’ by Martin Waters. The workshop will be held in two parts with the first sessions taking place on Monday, 3 August, between 10.30am – 12noon when a beach clean will take place at Flamborough to search for items to make art from. The second part…

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