There is little doubt that people in the UK are on an economy drive at present. The rising cost of living, escalating petrol costs and domestic fuel bills, not to mention a struggling economy, have put far greater pressure on the monthly pay packet. As a result, people are trying hard to save money where possible, whether by cutting down on the more frivolous items in the weekly shop, walking…
Longcrofts’s Got Talent 2011
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College held their second Longcroft’s Got Talent evening. Contestants had taken part in previous rounds with the 18 acts being selected to perform on the finals night. The evening consisted of singers, dancers and musicians with the eventual winners being Connor & Fraser and Jess Lowery. [nggallery id=1777]
Seminar: Investing In An Uncertain World
Chartered Financial Planners cba financial services are holding a seminar on Tuesday 11th October which will take place on-board P&O Ferries’ vessel – The Pride of Hull from 11:00am. The presentation will be made by Chartered Financial Planning Manager, David Dunning who will provide an overview of how to structure finances to maximise their return whilst minimising volatility, tax allowance updates and how to avoid the trappings of inheritance tax….
Opportunity To Try Orienteering
Newcomers to the sport of Orienteering have an opportunity to try out their skills on Saturday October 15th on Beverley Westwood. The event, organised by the Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteering Club (HALO), will have a range of courses to suit all abilities, ranging from the novice to the more experienced navigator. The fee is £2 for adults, £1 for juniors and £5 for family groups, participants can take part on…
Mermaid Donated To Beverley Barge Preservation Society
The Beverley Barge Preservation Society today was presented with a new boat named ‘Mermaid’. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell was there too supporting one of his named charities of the year. The Mermaid started out as a life boat before being converted to a support vessel. The Beverley Barge Preservation Society plan to use the boat for pleasure trips for small groups of people. They also will be looking to…
Polly & Fred: The New Kids On The Block
Beverley’s newest children’s boutique Polly and Fred are bringing shoppers in Beverley a wide collection of high quality, scrumptious childrenswear for newborns through to pre-teens from their new store located on Walkergate. Owner Laura Smart said; “Children’s fashion is my passion, and with two young children of my own I’m committed to providing my customers with gorgeous, colourful clothing for all occasions, from everyday essentials to party wear.” “Our clothes…
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning @ Beverley Grammar School
Students from Beverley Grammar School today held a coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research. The year 10 students arranged the Macmillan ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ event, with the help of their teacher Rebecca Coe. The coffee morning proved to be a success with staff and pupils queuing to buy the wide variety of cakes, biscuits, hot and cold drinks which students and teachers donated and baked themselves. All the…
Beverley Town Football Club: The Season So Far
With Beverley Towns first team without out a fixture last Saturday, the Club can look back at the start of the season and review its progress so far. The first eleven have had a promising start to the season, winning 5 out of 7 games, notching up 15 points and positioning themselves 5 points off the top of the league with a game in hand. The management team of Dave…
Looney Lifestylers Raise Over £1,200
First year the girls have participated in Lifestyle. Lifestyle team called Looney Lifestylers. Group of 4 girls from Beverley Minster Primary School all aged 10. Katie Elgey of Poplars Way, Laura Kelly of Cartwright Lane, Lucy Coghlan of Norwood and Hollie Davison of The Hollies. Chose Yorkshire Cancer Research as all the girls knew someone close to them who had died or suffered from this disease and when they looked…
Beverley Treasure House Local History Lectures & Guided Tours
Yorkshire Theatres, The Nuns of Watton Priory, East Yorkshire Building Recording and ‘South Riding’ are the subjects of this autumn’s lecture programme held in the Treasure House, organised by the archives & local studies service. This autumn series, now in its eighteenth year, commences with a lecture delivered by Ian Small entitled ‘Tate Wilkinson’s Monarchy – the Yorkshire Theatres in the late 18th Century’ on Friday, 28 October. Dr Michael…
Treasure House Leture With Dr Kevin Leahy
Dr Kevin Leahy will be giving an evening lecture at the Treasure House, Beverley, on Thursday, 13 October on his work excavating the major Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Cleatham, just across the Humber in North Lincolnshire. Many adult education students from the courses that he ran at Hull University were involved in this particular ‘dig’ with him! Dr. Leahy is a national finds adviser for the Portable Antiquities Scheme and was…
Village Pub Pulls Pints To Raise Pounds For Local Charities!
Sponsored by KC, Jellycat Media, The New Inn Leven and Great Newsome Brewery – The Leven Real Ale Festival took place in late June this year. The festival was a huge success with over 600 people attending over the 2 days. People who attended the festival had the chance to sample some of this regions finest real ales, watch fantastic live entertainment and all set in the beautiful surroundings of…
Hair By Urban QTR: Katy Furze
Model: Katy Furze Cutting & Coloring technician: Matthew-Anthony Whiting Cut: Sassoon neue kraft Colour: Butterfly Noir Rouge
Kopac Helps Tickton To Victory Over Victoria Dock
AFC Tickton Terriers hosted Victoria Dock Rangers this weekend in what turned out to be two excellent games of football . The first game saw AFC Tickton start the brighter of the two creating early chances for Bailey Young and Matty Hewitt who both went close , they kept the pressure on in the first half and were rewarded with a goal from close range from Matty Hewitt. The second…
Compulsory Purchase Of 11 Manor Road Issued
Eleven Manor Road, Beverley, will be the third privately owned property in the East Riding to be subject to compulsory purchase action, after an order was made and served on 5 September for the three-bedroom detached dwelling, which has been empty for approximately eight years. During this period it has been subject to numerous complaints. Neighbours have expressed concern about the detrimental impact of the property on the local environment…
The Big Draw @ Beverley Art Gallery
Beverley Art Galley will be taking part in the national drawing festival, The Big Draw, again this year on Saturday, 8 October, from 10am-3pm. Visitors are invited to drop in at the gallery and have a go at sketching a still-life, inspired by works in the gallery’s permanent collection. A tutor will be on hand to give tips and inspiration and all materials are provided for the event, which is…
Crew Clothing Co. Opens Its Doors In Beverley
Crew Clothing Co., designs premium quality casual clothing and is delighted to announce the latest addition to its retail portfolio with a new store on Butcher’s Row in Beverley. The doors open 4th October to its fabulous new concept store influenced by its coastal heritage. Join the opening party 14th – 16th October. Crew will be running a competition to win £250 of store vouchers and the first 10 customers…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 63
HU17.net Magazine Issue 63 is available from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way and features BBC presenter Peter Levy on the front cover. This week’s edition features pictures from the following events and sport that has featured on the HU17.net web site this week; Welcome to Franja Hair Dressing ROJO Opens in Beverley Beverley Food Festival 2011 Pony Racing @ Beverley Racecourse Graham Stuart Visits Bartoline & Hodgson Sealants Dane Bowers…