A packed weekend of fun events for young readers and artists is coming this weekend as part of the Beverley Literature Festival. Authors, storytellers, illustrators, puppeteers and football will be taking over The Treasure House in Beverley to give young people a taste of the very best that books and reading have to offer. Aimed at young readers from two to 13 years and their families, the programme has something…
Home-School Tutoring in Beverley
A new local tutoring agency has been set up in Beverley. Home-School Tutoring (Est. 1984) has recently branched out to the East Riding of Yorkshire area and is committed to providing a quality referral service of tutoring and educational support. The area is headed up by Beverley-based tutor Dr Peter Hynes who is looking to expand his portfolio of tutors to help with the growing demand for extra educational support….
New Community Legal Advice Office Opens in Beverley
Next week, Beverley residents get the chance to step inside their new local advice office for the first time. The doors of the East Riding Community Legal Advice Network office at 100 Lairgate will be open to the public between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday (13 October). People will be able to learn more about the services on offer from East Yorkshire Citizens Advice Bureau and Yorkshire solicitors Switalskis, who…
Siam Star Thai Restaurant
The Siam Star which was formally Muang-Thai has been completely refurbished to a very high standard to match the food served. Offering a special lunch menu Monday to Saturday, group and party bookings. Siam Star Thai Restaurant – 6 Lairgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8EE – 01482 866369 Siam Star Thai Restaurant – 6 Lairgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8EE – 01482 866369 Siam Star Thai Restaurant – 6 Lairgate,…
Trend Setting Bride’s
Jane Nixon of Something Special Celebration Village, shares a sneak preview of what we can expect 2011 Brides-to-be will be floating down the aisle in. This year’s Harrogate British Bridal Exhibition was attended by all reputable Bridal Retailers eager to view the stunning new collections for the forthcoming season. The new collections are inspired with floral adornments and trims, both on the neckline, waist, shoulders and hemlines. Designs are strongly…
Road Safety Checks Uncover More Than Motoring Offences
An event held in Beverley saw drivers given advice as their vehicles were checked to make sure they are safe, road-legal, insured, and properly taxed. Stop-checks were made on cars at Norwood in Beverley on Wednesday, 29 September, to help keep everyone on the East Riding’s roads as safe as possible. Councillor Matthew Grove, portfolio holder for highways and emergency planning, said: “Reducing the number of people killed and seriously…
‘Exceptional Nurse’ Mary Wilson voted East Riding’s NHS Star
Advanced Practitioner Mary Wilson has scooped the public award for her outstanding care for patients in the East Riding of Yorkshire NHS Star Awards. Pocklington patient Sue Anthony nominated Mary for the award saying: “If I had to sum up Mary in a few words they would be that she is gentle, supportive, thorough, reliable, helpful and professional. She always gives at the highest possible level of care and is…
Tanners Look to Dance Round Town
With bragging rights up for grabs Saturdays East Riding Senior Cup match between Hodgsons FC and Beverley Town promises to be a match played with intent by both sides from the start. Lee Hastings, Chairman of Hodgsons FC talked ahead of the game on how he feels the match will pan out and the players to watch out for. “I think it will be a fairly evenly balanced match. I…
Showcase Your Talent at ‘Beverleyhem’ Film School
Children and Young People aged 10 to 18 are being challenged to showcase their acting talents in an original movie, Beverleyhem, to be recorded at Swinemoor Primary School this October half term (25th-29th October)
Blue and Golds Face Tough Test in Leeds
The blue and golds will embark on their extremely tough tie in the 2nd round of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup this Saturday. They will travel to Leeds to play Queens. Coach Rich Shaw commented ” People are expecting us to suffer a heavy defeat or even concede the tie but we are determined to come away with our pride intact. ” So far this season the Beverley have not exactly…
Archive Shows History of Policing
The image of the local bobby riding around the countryside on a bicycle on a hazy English summer afternoon is often the memory many people have of policemen and women of the past. But is this a true reflection? People can now judge for themselves as East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service is pleased to announce the availability of the East Riding Constabulary archive. This marvellous…
Trojan Horse Exhibition Wheels into Molescroft
3000 years ago, Greece waged war against the city of Troy. Although the Greeks gathered a huge army at Troy they could not conquer the city. After ten years Ulysses, King of the Greek island of Ithaca had an idea. He built a large wooden horse and left it at the gates of Troy. The Greek ships sailed away. Believing it was a gift, signaling the end of the war,…
Bishop Burton Flower Club’s 25th Anniversary
Bishop Burton Flower Club’s 25th Anniversary celebrations were a great success. The evening began with nibbles and Bucks Fizz followed by a speech from Mo Duffill the founder of the club. The cake was cut by Mo Duffill, Helen Hurst, the first President, and Ann Stoney, the present chairperson. Members were then treated to an excellent floral demonstration by June Borrowdale entitled Buds, Blooms and Twigs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Keldmarsh Primary School ‘My Life in a Box’
Keldmarsh & Molescroft Primary Schools in Beverley are continuing their collaborative work as part of a project called sharing resources for innovation and cohesion (ShRINC). The team of European partners are working together on projects including ‘My Life in a Box’, ‘My Town in a Box’ and a Virtual World ‘Lemerley’, to explore each other’s cultures and the historic links between Germany and England since the Middle Ages. As well…
Friday Night @ Bar Fusion & The Queens Head
Out and about in Beverley, pictures from the Queens Head and Bar Fusion of people enjoying a Friday night out in Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=967] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Sax Mad @ The Molescroft Inn
Musical duo Sax Mad played at the Molescroft Inn on Friday 1st October. Two members of the popular band Soul Patrol form a duo playing soul classics, ska favourites and a few from all genres. The night was enjoyed by all, with Kippa entertaining with his vocals and occasional jokes, and Rick on sax was as usual in fine form. Keep a look out for more music coming soon at…
East Yorkshire Cross-Country League Gets Underway
It was a very wet start to the 2010 / 2011 East Yorkshire Cross-Country League on Sunday as athletes from local running clubs made their annual trip to Bishop Wilton. Finishing times for many of them were slower than last year due to the boggy conditions. The race was won by Steve Rennie of City of Hull in 40.16 and the first lady was Katy Rawnsley of Scarborough AC in…