St Mary’s ward councillor Linda Johnson was, this evening, elected as the 418th Mayor of Beverley, and only the 13th woman to hold the office in its 448-year history, dating back to Tudor times.
Cherry Lane Garden Centre Goes Green With New In-Store Initiatives
Cherry Lane Garden Centre is going green with new in-store initiatives to bolster its eco-credentials. Part of the Discount retail group QD hopes to help shoppers make greener choices.
In a bid to help the environment, the company has rolled out an initiative called Value Our Planet. To date, the firm has achieved a number of goals when it comes to being greener.
Potential Bus Drivers Given A Chance To Take The Wheel
Bus company East Yorkshire has announced that it will be launching a recruitment drive in Hull, as lockdown restrictions lift and buses start getting busier.
The company is giving local residents the chance to train to become bus drivers to help run its network of services in the city and beyond.
Lewis Northen Funeral Directors Welcome Easing of Funeral Restrictions
Lewis Northen Funeral Directors have welcomed the news that from the Government that the legal limit of mourners at funerals is to be lifted.
As of 17 May, the rule of 30 mourners for a funeral in England will be removed as part of Step 3 of the roadmap.
Beverley RUFC Colts Enjoy Fine Win After Long Lay Off
Beverley RUFC U18’s Colts returned to action this weekend with their first game since February 2020 due to the Covid pandemic with a difficult away fixture against Scunthorpe.
With Beverley receiving from the KO it was clear that Scunthorpe were looking to attack the Beverley line and had the lions share of possession in the first encounters.
Beverley Travel Hopeful People Can Soon Book International Holidays
Beverley Travel owner Karl Douglas is hopeful that people will again be allowed to travel overseas.
He also says that as an industry they fully expect popular family destinations will welcome back holidaymakers this summer.
Funeral Service Restriction Changes Welcomed By Local Business
News that the cap on the number of people that can attend funeral services is to be removed has been welcomed by local firm Frank Stephenson & Son Funeral Directors.
As part of the next steps in easing restrictions, the legal cap of 30 people attending a funeral will be scrapped a month earlier than planned. From 17 May there will be no restrictions on the number of people who can attend.
The 3 Biggest Trends In Finance We’ve Seen This Year
In 2020, financial services were disrupted by a sudden switch to digitization and digital interactions. This was as a result of the impact made by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exchange platforms closed down their trading operations and embraced remote/virtual trading. Mobile banking transactions became more popular, personal trading apps saw high transaction records, and equally call center personnel ensured customers’ needs were met from their living rooms.
New Sculpture At Beverley Art Gallery Celebrates The History Of Beverley Shipyard
The team at Beverley Art Gallery is looking forward to welcoming a new sculpture – ‘Vera’, by Hannah Honeywill.
The work is part of the gallery’s Contemporary Arts Uplift funding from Arts Council England.
Stepping from the Shadows – Bar House Plaque Replaced
In April a new plaque at the Bar House replaced the former one, which was in memory of Fred Elwell RA, but made no mention of his wife, Mary Dawson Holmes Elwell, who was also a very good painter including many Beverley scenes.
St Mary’s Church Re-opening Marked With Musical Marathon
St Mary’s Church in Beverley celebrates its re-opening to visitors next month with a very special musical event.
From Monday, 17 May, subject to the Government’s roadmap, visitors will once again be able to step into the peaceful and spectacular medieval building, famed for its beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
Outdoor Classes Continue To Be Popular At East Riding Leisure
Outdoor classes launched at East Riding Leisure Centres on 29 March have proved hugely popular – over 5,000 people have now taken part in the outdoor and online classes offered since that date.
If everything proceeds according to the government’s roadmap, East Riding Leisure is aiming to reintroduce indoor classes from Monday, 17 May, along with more leisure activities.
East Riding Libraries Seek Views From Public Through Survey
East Riding Libraries and Customer Service sites have reopened their doors to customers after operating an order and collect service during the last lockdown.
They are now conducting a survey to find out how residents view the service and what will meet the needs of the community in the future. The survey is available to complete from now until 30 May 2021.
Housebuilder Shares Wildlife Friendly Gardening Tips To Mark National Gardening Week
To mark this year’s National Gardening Week, a local housebuilder is encouraging residents to turn their outdoor spaces into natural habitats where wildlife can thrive.
How CBD Can Treat Alcohol Hangover
Drinking too much alcohol can result in a bad hangover. This is because alcohol vigorously dehydrates the body cells leading to a splitting migraine.
Typically, most people tend to disregard the consequences of drinking too much alcohol and end up causing enough damage to themselves.
MP Backs Charity’s Million-mile Mission To Clean Up Lockdown Litter
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed the launch of Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Pledge to Pick’ initiative ahead of their annual Great British Spring Clean campaign, which asks everyone to chip in and do their bit to help eliminate the scourge of litter that blights our vibrant East Yorkshire countryside.
Commissioning Group’s Quality Team Win Silver Chief Nursing Officer Award
East Riding of Yorkshire CCG is delighted to announce that their Quality Team Nurses have been awarded the prestigious Silver Chief Nursing Officer award.
The team received their award today, 29 April 2021 from Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, at a ceremony held over Teams.
Stroke Charity Funds First Study Into Long-Term Impact Of Covid-19
The Stroke Association is funding the world’s first study to determine the long-term impact of Covid-19 on stroke survivors. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been widespread reports of adults with the virus also having strokes .