The 16th Beverley Festival of Christmas has once again attracted thousands of people to the town. This year the event was officially opened by local celebrity Vincent Regan at Wednesday Market. The parade made its way through the streets of Beverley which were full of children all hoping to see Santa and his reindeers. There was lots of live entertainment on the streets including the Beverley Pipe Band and a…
Hundreds Attend SSAFA’s Christmas Celebration
Over 250 people were packed into St Mary’s Church for a Christmas Celebration to Mark SSAFA’s 125th Anniversary. Entertainment was provided by Regimental Band 150 Transport Regiment RLC (V), songs from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary School choirs. The free event was organised by Cllr Matt Snowden and Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley. Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of…
Santa Makes an Appearance at Tickton School’s Christmas Fayre
Tickton Primary School held their annual Christmas Fayre. The day was officially opened by Santa Claus who was accompanied by Mrs Christmas arriving in a horse drawn carriage. There were plenty of stalls, refreshments and face painting however it was of course Santa who was star attraction. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1115] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
It’s ‘Snow’ Joke for Roy’s Sandwich Bar
Roy who has the sandwich van on the Beverley Westwood was less then happy this morning. When he turned up this morning he arrived to find what he described as a ‘mountain of snow’ piled up where he rents his pitch. The snow which has been piled up is from the centre of town and is almost as high as the van he works from. Roy said; “I could not…
Royal Standard Ladies Christmas Party @ Panizzi
The ladies who drink in the Royal Standard held their Christmas party at Panizzi on Friday. The women started out the night at the pub before popping next door for a meal and wine then returning to their local to finish off the evening till last orders. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1114] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
No Means No!
How did I get home last night? I don’t remember that? I can’t remember anything from last night? – Have you ever been so drunk you can not remember what you did the night before? Sadly when people drink to excess, they are leaving themselves vulnerable and at risk of being a victim of crime and sexual assault and as we approach the festive period this type of incident is…
Local Businessmen to Bring a Touch of the 80s to Beverley
Decade is an event, set up by Local business men James Ash and Rick Roberts. With a drive and desire to bring something different to the local area, they have put together the first of many events to raise money for Cancer Research UK. “We wanted to organise a string of different music and style events that would allow our imaginations to run wild. We had the idea to combine…
Ragamuffins Play Live @ The Tiger Inn
The Ragamuffins were joined by other Beverley based folk singers at the Tiger Inn where they entertained a packed house. The group which welcomed a new member as played through all their old classic songs that tell the tales of Beverley and life in the town. Also performing was soloist Mick Drewry and Tom Buck Too. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Winter Weather Update: Friday, 10 December
The fleet of gritters treated the main roads across the East Riding last night and again in the early hours of this morning with road surface temperatures generally down to -2’C. This morning we are out again working on the secondary network, plus other key access roads across the East Riding. Parts of this network still have compact snow and ice and we hope to be able to plough and…
Beavers Face Third Week of Non-Activity
Beverley RUFC are facing their third week of non-activity this Saturday with their home National League 3 (North) fixture against Lymm practically certain to be called off. Already the 2nd Xv game against Pocklington has been postponed due to Beaver Park being covered with several centimetres of snow, but league regulations do not allow National League matches to be called off until the Friday prior to the game. Matches postponed…
Excellent Work of PCSOs Hailed by Beverley and Holderness MP
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has written to the Chief Constable of Humberside Police asking him to do all he can to maintain the role of Police Community Support Officers even in the current financial circumstances. His call comes as the Chief Constable, Tim Hollis, looks to make efficiency savings across the force. A recruitment freeze has already been introduced. Graham said: “I fully understand the need to…
Beverley Minster Shoppers’ Lunches
Special pre-Christmas Shoppers’ Lunches available both this Saturday (11th December) and Sunday (12th) to coincide with Beverley Festival of Christmas. There will also be one further Shoppers’ Lunch on Saturday 18th. Available in the Beverley Minster Parish Hall between 10am and 2pm, the catering team will be serving comfort foods, soups and drinks on each of the three days listed. Profits from this Saturday will go towards a new motor…
A&E Services Under Pressure in Adverse Weather
As the snowy weather conditions continue, health officials are asking the public not to use A&E services unless absolutely necessary. NHS East Riding of Yorkshire’s Head of Emergency Planning, Mike McDermott, said: “The area’s A&E departments are under extreme pressure at the moment and staff need to be able to concentrate their efforts on those people with serious life-threatening illnesses or injuries. It is likely that we will see an…
Student’s Protest in Beverley Against Proposed Fee Increase
Students from schools in Beverley held a peaceful protest outside County Hall and the Conservative Party office in Beverley.
According to the police, around 100 young people showed up and it was all in good spirit, with some of the students lying down in the snow on the road.
Paddy Power: Local Man Wins Case Over Fake Note
Local retired vet Paddy Sweeney served a summons on Chisolms the Bookmakers over a dispute involving a counterfeit twenty pound note, and won. Paddy claimed he received the counterfeit note from them, and was only made aware of it when he tried to use it in another store. Paddy Sweeney said “I got a letter from the bookmaker saying that the matter was closed and that I was not going…
‘Street Beatz’ Dance Their Way to Success in Bradford
Local Beverley street dance school ‘Street Beatz’ recently entered their first ever street dance competition held in Bradford at the weekend. The Regional competition ran by The United Dance Organisation had the highest amount of participants they have ever had despite the recent extreme weather conditions, with up to 42 competitors in some categories. Entering the competition as newcomers, the club won several trophies ranging from 1st to 5th in…
Festival of Christmas Given Green Light
A big effort from a number of East Riding of Yorkshire Council services has meant that, despite the recent dreadful weather, this year’s Festival of Christmas in Beverley has been given the all clear to go ahead as planned on Sunday, 12th December. Festival committee chairman Councillor John Bird said: “I would like to thank the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for pulling out all the stops to ensure that…
Tax Inspectors Have Increased Powers
Tax Inspectors have increased powers Tracy Hutty, Tax Partner The cba Partnership, Chartered Accountants in Beverley Under the new coalition Government, Tax Inspectors are being given increased powers when undertaking investigations. Unfortunately, the HM Revenue & Customs shows no mercy, selecting cases at random, regardless of age, size or previous performance. It is thought that this year alone 150,000 businesses in the UK will be confronted with invasive Income Tax…