Swimmers at East Riding Leisure Centres raised more than £10,000 for charity when they took part in Swimathon 2010. The total figure raised by 136 swimmers at five East Riding pools has now been calculated at £10,338.74 Money raised by those taking part in the East Riding forms part of £2m raised across the UK which goes to the Swimathon Foundation and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio…
The Wolds Way is a 79-mile trek that should take seasoned ramblers a good five days to complete, but this week twenty members of the Beverley Town Cricket Club set out to tackle it in just two, to raise money not only for their club, but also for the local MS society. In order to achieve such an incredible feat, they had to set off for the starting point at…
The Green Dragon Pub in Beverley held a beer festival in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The festival was the finale to longer fund raising campaign by publicans Alan and Glyn Clarke. The pub has been baking and selling cakes and sausages to their customers raising over £560 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Publican Glyn Clarke told HU17.net; “Things have gone really well and our customers have certainly enjoyed…
The Beverley Lights Christmas Appeal raised over £100 at the ever-popular Psychic Night in Beverley. The event was held at the Tiger Inn, and proved to be very popular with everyone. It was a complete sell-out and those lucky enough to be there enjoyed a real night to remember. Psychic Medium and Clairvoyant ‘Kathy’ gave incredible insights into many people lives, and seemed to communicate messages from close relations who had passed to the ‘after…
Staff and members at Riverview Gym completed a 24 hour endurance challenge this weekend. The event was organised by Vicky Hart, Stacey Reeves, Bob Beautyman and Dave Jones as part of the national Gym for Heroes Week. Each of the people who took part completed a gruelling three hours cardio work out, spending one hour on the treadmill, one hour on the rowing machine and another hour on the bike. Owner Vicky…
Shoppers in Beverley Town Centre this week may have noticed three miniature ponies having a stroll amongst them. The Miniature Shetland Ponies were accompanied by volunteers of a national charity ‘Phoenix Childrens Foundation’ Fund’ which raises money to support programmes to help disadvantaged children enjoy the experience of horse-riding. Shelia Barnard from the charity explained, “We provide riding lessons and equipment to disabled and seriously ill children across the country.” “In total we have ten of…
Local charity NURSE is approaching its 30th anniversary of providing specialist equipment for the local NHS Trust and the local community. Over those 30 years, the five-strong committee of NURSE – which stands for Needed Urgent Remedial and Surgical Equipment – has raised more than £250,000 for a host of items through a variety of local fundraising events. It’s a real, established example of David Cameron’s proposed ‘Big Society’ idea,…
Browns of Beverley will be hosting a fashion show in September 2010. The department store which opened in March of this year is hosting the night to help raise money for the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Prue Blake, Secretary of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal said; “This event is being organised and arranged by Browns of Beverley and the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal Group are delighted that they have decided…
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are delighted with the publicity and funds raised at Beverley Racecourse. The charity which trains supports and provides dogs to deaf people in the community collected hundreds of pounds in donations from generous race goers. Nikki Denton, a funding raising manager, said: “ “We collected £607 on the exit gates at Beverley Races, which is great and also more money from private donations” “We were…
The handover of the Beverley Lions Presidential Chain of Office took place at the Driffield Golf Club when the President, Lion Ian Sagar handed over to Lion Paul James as the new President for 2010/2011. Paul and his wife Barbara who live in York Road, Beverley has been very active in the Beverley Lions, previously as a President of Beverley Lions Club, and also as Zone Chairman of the Clubs…
Beverley Lions showed their support for The Yorkies after they completed their Ride Across Britain. The group of cyclists from East Yorkshire, with many from Beverley, completed their 1,008 mile cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End this week. And the Beverley Lions, through their fundraising efforts, presented them with a cheque of £900 earlier this week, which goes towards Help For Heroes, MacMillan Cancer Support and Paralympics GB. The…
Local fundraisers for the mental health charity Mind are holding an arts and crafts exhibition at Toll Gavel Methodist Church on Saturday. Stalls will be selling hand-made and home-made jewellery, paintings, t-shirts, cards and other goods, with all profits going to the charity. There will also be refreshments, plus plenty of other arty and fun things to see, buy or do. Entry is free and the exhibition runs from 10am…
A Wednesday Market shop is giving people the chance to drink wine for charity. Amanti, the furniture and gift shop, is hosting a wine tasting evening on Thursday 24 June to raise money for Guide Dogs. There will also be a raffle to raise funds and a couple of guide dogs will be present to say hello and to emphasise the value of supporting the charity. Amanti told HU17.net: “We’ve…
Beverley enjoyed a return to summer today – and the people of the town responded by digging deep for charity. Abbie Bulleyment, Beverley’s own Miss England contestant, was joined by fellow models from Fairy Godmothers, the prom, evening and occasional wear specialists on Ladygate, to raise money in the town for Help the Heroes. Abbie, 18, is preparing to challenge for the Miss England crown and one of her tasks…
The Beverley Lions Club held their 12th Annual Charity Golf Day at the Driffield Golf Club on Friday 28th May when 34 teams contested for almost £2000 worth of prizes. The competition was very keen with the winning team, Leicestershire’s Finest, scoring 84 points. The prizes were presented by Phil Jordan, Captain Driffield Golf Club together with the President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian Sagar who thanked everyone who…
Former Beverley Mayor David Elvidge and his partner Janet Morris were applauded for their fundraising efforts at the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Annual General Meeting this week. SSAFA was the official charity of councillor Elvidge during his year as mayor of Beverley, and it provides help for current and former servicemen and their families. At the meeting, held at the Officers Mess DST Leconfield, councillor Elvidge and…
Students and staff from East Riding College have raised more than £900 for charity by taking part in a 12-hour football marathon. Twenty-seven players in four teams kicked off at 9am yesterday at the all-weather pitch at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College, in Burton Road, Beverley, and the final whistle blew at 9pm. The marathon fundraiser was organised by engineering tutor Glenn Jensen. He said: “Everyone started off really…
Friends and family of Matthew Graham celebrated what would have been the young mans 18th birthday with a night of live entertainment at the Beverley Memorial Hall. The event was organised by Matt’s five sisters; Nic, Ali, Fiona, Helen, Sophie, along with Matt’s best friends; Luke, Harry, Sam and Elliott. Local bands, DJs and MCs volunteered their time to play for the event. Volunteer door staff also spared their time…