Her 3yr old brother enjoyed Surprise Day No.1 when Harvey Lee was presented with a framed photograph of his family, for winning the Beverley Town Trail Family Quiz, at Walkington Primary School. It was another day of surprises for his big sister, 7yr old Isobel, when Head of School, Mrs Susan Eves, called her name to come to the front of the afternoon’s assembly to be presented with the photograph,…
Young People Premiere Beverleyhem at Cineworld
Sixty Children and Young People aged 10 to 18, who created an original movie depicting the nativity in a fresh way, showcased their work in Cineworld, Kingswood on Sunday 5th December. Even the recent weather conditions couldn’t stop audiences packing in the cinema for two sell-out performances as they laughed, cried and applauded their way through the thirty minute show. Beverleyhem was inspired by the question “What if the Christmas…
Mandy Brignall: Under the Skin
Once seen, never forgotten. Mandy Brignall is the lady with the jet black 50’s bouffant and an obvious passion for tattoos. Originally from Cottingham, Mandy has lived in Beverley for seven years and moved here because she absolutely loves everything about the town – including her close circle of friends and the community of accepting people that she surrounds herself with. On average she spends half an hour perfecting her…
Valerie Prentice – Two Hands, One Body, Ten Fingers
Valerie Prentice had told me that the issues faced by a masseuse were women being afraid of getting semi-naked in front of her and men are afraid of becoming aroused. Whilst this comment brought on loud guffaws from everyone in the room at the time, Valerie, who never minces her words, was keen to point out that the only part of the body exposed during the massage is the part…
Winter Weather Update: Tuesday, 7 December
The fleet of gritters treated main roads across the East Riding overnight and temperatures were down again around -10’C. It was a dry evening with no snow. Throughout today the winter services team is out concentrating on ploughing and treating the secondary network, plus other key access roads across the East Riding. Parts of this network have compact snow and ice and it will take time before such surfaces are…
Carousels & Ferris Wheels @ Streamers of Beverley
It’s that time of year again, when we are all searching for Christmas presents for family members and friends, all of whom have everything they need, yet we want to give them something that will make a real difference. Make a visit to Streamers on North Bar Within Beverley, and you may find all the gifts you are looking for under one roof. Barry & Margaret Gibson have stocked the…
Quality Solicitors Lockings Celebrates the Reigning Queen of the Jungle
Quality Solicitors Lockings are delighted to see Stacey Solomon, reign as ‘Queen of the jungle’ after winning “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” 2010. Richard Allen, senior partner, Quality Solicitors Lockings, thinks she is a well deserving winner. He says: “In May, Stacey visited our offices in Hull and Beverley to help launch our new branding. She was very charming, humble and down to earth and seemed very…
Best Advisory Broker for Eighth Consecutive Year
A Beverley stockbroker is celebrating after the firm was named Best Advisory Broker for eighth consecutive year. The stockbroking and investment management firm Redmayne-Bentley was presented the accolade last night during the Shares Magazine Awards gala dinner which took place at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. The firm has received a total of 16 awards specifically for its Advisory service since 1995. Robert W Hughes, Beverley Branch Manager said today,…
ERYC Clear the Snow to Safeguard The Festival of Christmas
Everything is being done to ensure the Festival of Christmas goes ahead this weekend in Beverley. After the cancellation earlier this week of Saturday Market no chances are being taken. Today in the centre of town workers were out clearing the snow and gritting the pavements around the town centre. The Festival of Christmas attracted thousands people to Beverley last year giving the local economy a welcomed boost leading up…
Beverley Guildhall to Open During Festival of Christmas Weekend
The Beverley Guildhall will be open for two days over the Festival of Christmas weekend (11 – 12 December). There will be Victorian-themed Christmas activities for children while the grown-ups warm up with teas, coffees and Victorian punch. This is also an excellent opportunity to see the new exhibition on the history of Beverley’s churches ‘More than a Minster’. The Guildhall will be open from 10am to 3pm on both…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 22
Hu17.net Magazine issue 22 is available from Woodhall Way Post Office. This weeks issue includes following: Beverley’s Big Freeze Sledging on the Westwood Beverley Beaver Pigeon Awards Molescroft Christmas Fayre St John of Beverley School Clear Up Streamers Christmas Gifts HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1111] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…
Beverley RUFC Raise Over £800 in Movember Moustache Challenge
Beverley’s Rugby Players were finally able to show off their efforts for the Movember Moustache Challenge. A number of players took part in the event with the primary aim of raising awareness of cancer amongst men and raising some money for the Everyman Male Cancer Campaign along the way. The players have raised over £800 with donations still coming in. Many of the players sported big bushy moustaches while Phil…
Winter Weather Update: Morning of Monday, 6 December
A full treatment of main roads was carried out across the East Riding last night and again in the early hours of this morning. Road surface temperatures reached -11C and at 7am were still -7C across the whole of the East Riding. Forecasters indicate that temperatures will remain below freezing all day and generally dry. Ice is currently the real issue together with compact hard snow on the minor roads…
Open Art Exhibition @ Beverley Art Gallery
East Riding Open Art Exhibition opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Friday, 10 December and runs until 5 February 2011. The gallery would like to thank all artists who braved the snowy weather to deliver works to the gallery. The works on view have been chosen by two independent selectors: the artist and art tutor Steve Upton, and Kirsten Simister, who is curator of art at the Ferens Art Gallery…
Christmas Celebration to Mark SSAFA’s 125th Anniversary
A “Celebration of Christmas” will take place on Saturday 11th December at St Mary’s Church in Beverley, in aid of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Forces Help. Organised by Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley, explained that the occasion will also make a special anniversary for SSAFA: “This is SSAFA’s 125th year and it seemed like a nice…
Molescroft School Christmas Fayre Pulls in the Crowds
Molescroft Primary School despite the snow held a very successful Christmas Fayre. The main attraction was of course Father Christmas though there were plenty of games and stalls for people to browse. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1108] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes
St Johns School to Open Monday After Volunteers Clear Snow
St John of Beverley School will open on Monday morning thanks to parents, staff and school governors. Head teacher Mrs Rogerson explained; “We used our text messaging service to ask for help in clearing snow from the driveway and paths within the school grounds. The response was fantastic. Parents, staff and governors, armed with spades and shovels, joined our school caretaker, Mr Chatwin, at 12 noon today Sunday and set…
Phil Whitehead Scoops Top Prize at Beverley Beaver Pigeon Club
Beverley Beaver Pigeon Club held their end of season awards at Hodgsons. The top prize went to Phil Whitehead and his Vandenbeele flock. Phil has forty six birds in total; thirty two of them are for racing while the remainder are kept for breeding. Phil has been into pigeon racing for over 60 years now and since his retirement has proved to be one of the best in the club….