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Artist Supports Viola Trawler Campaign With Exhibition

Artist Supports Viola Trawler Campaign With Exhibition
August 8, 2022
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An art exhibition featuring the ships from Hull which sailed in the Falklands War Task Force is raising awareness and funds to help bring home the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler from its current resting place in the South Atlantic.

Larry Malkin, an artist based at Welwick in East Yorkshire, is displaying the paintings in the Stables Gallery at Burton Constable Hall. He will also donate 50 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of the works to the Viola Trust.

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Tributes Paid To Son Of Viola Skipper Who Saw So Much In His 104 Years

Tributes Paid To Son Of Viola Skipper Who Saw So Much In His 104 Years
April 4, 2022
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The son of a former skipper of the Viola trawler who missed out on his own nautical career after being sent by an orphanage to work on a farm has died at his home in Hull at the age of 104.

George Eric Tharratt, who was known as Eric, went from farming into pharmaceuticals and spent 46 years with Smith & Nephew. But he never lost his love of the sea and, with his daughter, Pat, made the first public donations to the campaign to bring the Viola trawler back to Hull.

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The Culture Train Tour Rolls Into St Mary’s This Saturday

The Culture Train Tour Rolls Into St Mary’s This Saturday
November 20, 2021
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The Culture Train Tour 2021 is once again bringing a taste of the Hull music scene to communities in East Yorkshire after being derailed by the pandemic in 2020.

The fifth and final date of this years tour brings musicians to play at St Mary’s in Beverley on Saturday 27th November with a lineup of Diddie Hair, The Cox Brothers, Jackson D, The Quicksilver Kings and Ruth Scott and James Wood of the Late Night Marauders.

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East Riding Festival Of Words Proved Hugely Popular In 2021

Still Time Enter Your Poem Festival Of Words Poetry Competition
November 11, 2021
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Organisers of the 2021 East Riding Festival of Words – which saw live events return – have declared this year’s Festival a big success.

With over 500 people attending the live events and 2200 attending the virtual events, the organising team from East Riding Libraries are delighted that so many participated in, and enjoyed, the varied programme.

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Hornsea Boy Nominated By MP For Kids Count Inspiration Awards

Hornsea Boy Nominated By MP For Kids Count Inspiration Awards
October 6, 2021
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MP Graham Stuart has nominated Jay Norris, a Hornsea boy, for the Kids Count Inspiration Awards for his outstanding dedication and commitment to keeping his local beach clean.

The aim of the Kids Count Inspiration Awards is to recognise those individuals and organisations that have inspired young people in their communities. These are special awards that give MPs the opportunity to highlight outstanding work in their constituency and to demonstrate their commitment and support.

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Another Fantastic Night At St Mary’s As The Culture Train Comes To Town

Another Fantastic Night At St Mary's As The Culture Train Comes To Town
August 29, 2019
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Since 2017 the Culture Train project has taken some of the top musicians from Hull out to play at locations across East Yorkshire and on August 31st the current tour has its finale at the majestic St Mary’s Church.

The project is funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Active Creative fund and began during the 2017 Hull City of Culture year to take musicians out of Hull and visit locations along the Hull to Bridlington rail line.

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Beverley Food Festival Returns For A 13th Taste-Terrific Year!

Beverley Food Festival Returns For A 13th Taste-Terrific Year!
September 17, 2018
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When Beverley Town Council organised the first Food Festival in 2006, little did they know it would go on to be an annual success enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors alike.

The original idea was to bring a few producers from Beverley’s rural hinterland into the town centre to help celebrate local food, so on a crisp Sunday morning in 2006, thirty-five producers set up their stalls along with a small Food Theatre, in what proved to be a big success for the Town Council – one that has grown stronger year on year.

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T C Patisserie Win Remarkable Cuppa Award

T C Patisserie Win Remarkable Cuppa Award
March 16, 2018
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Beverley based T C Patisserie were the only business from the Historic Town to be acknowledged at the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism.

T C Patisserie scooped the award for ‘Remarkable Cuppa’ to ensure the town won something at the awards night which was attended by 500 people.

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A Judy Garland Extravaganza! Hollywood With The Lid Off!

A Judy Garland Extravaganza! Hollywood With The Lid Off!
October 6, 2017
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Long before La La Land there was Judy Garland, star of stage and screen, larger than life in lavish Technicolor musicals.

Lovers of a bygone age and the golden screen can expect Hollywood with the lid off on Sunday 15 October when The International Judy Garland Club’s Gary Horrocks promises to reveal little known stories and personal insights from behind the scenes before screening two rarely seen films at Parkway Cinema Beverley.

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Culture To Be Served Up On A Plate At Glitzy Awards Night

Culture To Be Served Up On A Plate At Glitzy Awards Night
March 15, 2017
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The word culture is on everyone’s lips in this Hull2017 City of Culture year; now culture will be served up on a plate, too, in one of the region’s social highlights of the year, the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards, the REYTAs.

A number of local businesses from Bevelrey in running for an award including Lempicka Cafe & Bistro, who are based at Wednesday Market and Butt Farm Caravan & Campsite, who are eyeing up the Best Newcomer Award.

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