Combining the talents of Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna-Palmer the duo Megson is fast becoming ‘hot property’ on the British folk and roots scene. Their three albums have chronicled that blossoming creative talent and such is their popularity it has taken over a year for the Processed Pea to secure a booking. Originally from Teesside, the husband and wife duo met singing in the local Cleveland Youth Choir. At that…
WedgeWelly boots held a launch party for a new product on the outskirts of Beverley at Lazaat. The company successfully secured the financial backing and business expertise of Theo Paphitis after Mike & Sarah Longthorn and Laura Booth took part in the hit BBC TV show The Dragons Den. As a result of the show the company did a deal with Theo Paphitis who invested £65,000 in return for 25%…
BBC1 is devoting its two most popular Sunday evening programmes to local landmark Beverley Minster this coming weekend (Sunday 19th September). Earlier this year, for the first time ever, the BBC filmed both Songs of Praise and Antiques Roadshow in one venue and Sundays editions will reflect this unique partnership with presenters Aled Jones and Fiona Bruce appearing in each others programmes. Beverley Minster was home to two overlapping production…
Rachel Harrington is a roots musician in the purest sense whose unique artistry captures the deep links between country, gospel and soul. Her songs tell of personal and mythical stories from the American West. Championed by Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2, her two acclaimed Americana albums both hit the top spot of the Euro-Americana Chart. She is currently touring the UK with her performances augmented by master guitarist and…
This Bank Holiday Monday (August 30th) brings a rare chance to climb to the top of the great clock tower of Beverley Minster. The 165 foot high structure was opened to the public in 2009 for the first time in 30 years and over 400 people climbed 212 steps to the roof to enjoy sweeping views towards the Humber, Yorkshire Wolds and coast. This will be the only opportunity this…
Once again the Beverley Guildhall will be open on Wednesdays as well as Fridays over the school summer holidays, from tomorrow, July 28th until September 3rd. In addition to the beautiful historic building with its stunning 18th century courtroom and original 17th century furniture, the Guildhall offers its current temporary exhibition “1960s Beverley.” There is also a display on the medieval Beverley waits’ chains which are featured on the BBC’s…
Beverley Racecourse was packed full of people who were enjoying an evening meeting as part of the Yorkshire Racing Festival. BBC Radio Humberside’s David Burns was broadcasting live from the Westwood. On the track, Beverley Racecourse’s very own Paul Pickard was racing. He failed to pick up what would have been his second win at Beverley, although came close in the feature race. Riding Polish World in the Sky Bet…
A giant toad was deposited in Beverley last night opposite the Beverley Leisure Centre. The Tannery Toad , which was designed by students at St Nicholas School in Beverley, is one of many which is popping up right across our region as part of the Larkin With Toads public art project, set to last for 10 weeks. The one-metre high fibreglass models have been designed and painted by artists and…
The late night sessions are run in conjunction with the Beverley Arts Trust, a local trust that was formed in 2005 as a non-profit making organisation with the simple aim of promoting a wide range of arts throughout the East Riding. Since their inception they have brought the likes of Albert Lee, Elkie Brooks and Mike Sanchez to venues in the Beverley area. In addition they have organised the last…
Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman councillor David Elvidge says his common ground with the Conservative Party is the main reason behind his decision to switch parties. Councillor Elvidge, who is busy preparing for next week’s big day in the town, had previously been part of the Labour party. But the former Beverley mayor, who has been considering a switch for some time, says the time was right for a change….
Michael Jackson’s spirit lives on at the Humber Keel on Thursday. Popular tribute act Mikki Jay will be performing hits spanning the entire career of the ‘King of Pop’ at the Coltman Avenue pub. Mikki, who has performed to great acclaim in the past at the Humber Keel, spent £8,000 to imitate her hero’s looks. Landlord Rob Hunter said: “She is phenomenal – she is the closest thing to the…
Beverley’s own award winning florist, Fleurs de Lisa is celebrating five wonderful years of business in bloom. The team will be thanking customers by offering free gifts and prizes. Lisa Barrow, founder of Fleurs de Lisa says: “We are so pleased to be celebrating five years in business and we want to thank our loyal customers by giving something in return for their much appreciated support. We have free gifts…
Katrina Ienco has the world at her feet – and she can thank her father’s unwavering faith for her shot at making it big in the world of modelling. Genoa-born Katrina, 21, from Jolley Drive, Woodmansey, has won her way through to the prestigious Miss Italy in the World finals, screened on the Italian version of BBC 1 later this summer, after scooping the Miss Italy in England prize in…
A local charity competition called ‘Who wants to be an £ntrepreneur’ is well under way with the first task being fittingly titled ‘the World Cup’ A team from Agenda Security Services call ‘No Fixed Agenda’ have a series of events planned including a stall on Saturday Market in Beverley this Saturday 29th May selling England football merchandise including; Car flags Car magnets Face paints and more, we also have face…
Pictures from inside and outside the Beverley Minster, there was over 2000 people waited patiently to see an expert. Beverley Minster played host to top BBC TV programme he Antiques Roadshow. Although the doors closed at 4pm filming will continue right through till 7pm this evening. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=651] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
BBC stars Fiona Bruce and Aled Jones were today putting the finishing touches to their Beverley Minster ‘experience’. Doors open tomorrow at 9am for members of the public to bring their antiques and family heirlooms to the Minster for Antiques Roadshow experts to evaluate. Antiques Roadshow host Fiona had to dodge the clouds to film in the Minster courtyard ahead of tomorrow’s event, while Aled put the finishing touches to…
Beverley Minster is all set for another day in the national spotlight. Following on from the recording of Songs of Praise earlier this week, all the pews have been cleared as the Antiques Roadshow prepares to take over the iconic building. The BBC are recording the event tomorrow (Friday), with doors open to the public from 9am until 6pm. HU17.net Picture Gallery: ‘ Songs of Praise’ Click on the thumbnail…
Sun Sea Sand and Paella in Beverley, we haven’t got the sea and the sand but we do seem to have a little sun and a massive Paella with on street pan outside ‘dine on the Rowe’ every Saturday throughout summer. John Walker the chef said ‘I start cooking the Paella with local free range chicken, chorizo from Ye Olde Porke Shoppe, king Prawns & squid from Peck’s, La Bomba…