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Beverley & District Talking Newspaper

December 22, 2009

Beverley & District Talking Newspaper (BDTN) is a service for people who, because of sight loss, stroke, infirmity or similar cause, cannot read for themselves. It’s run by volunteers, who compile weekly recordings containing • the latest news appearing in The Beverley Guardian and The Beverley Advertiser • plus BDTN’s own entertaining and informative audio magazine, Whatever Next. Specially recorded interviews with local personalities are included too, along with occasional…

Successful FERYO Fundraising

December 22, 2009

The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras held two very successful fundraising events in Beverley recently. A total of £278 was collected during a two hour busking session at the Tesco store on Saturday 19th December, when they were also presented with a donation of £250 from Tesco as part of their “Community Champion” scheme. On Monday 21st December they also held an all day playing and bag-packing session…

Beverley Lions Run for Fun 2009

December 9, 2009

The Beverley Lions are once again holding their annual Run For Fun on New Years Day to help banish those Christmas indulgencies and this will be the 20th time they have staged this event. As usual the run has three different distances, 3Km mainly for young children, families and even walkers etc, the 6Km mainly for those wanting a pleasant jog and the 10Km for the more serious runners etc….

Beverley Lions Christmas Concert

December 7, 2009

The Beverley Lions held their annual Christmas concert at the Beverley Memorial. Over 200 people were in the hall to enjoy music and a light hearted comedy sketch. The stars of the show were Westfield Junior Choir, the youngsters were accompanied by Mrs Redhead on the piano. The youngsters sang a selection of carols as well and performing a song for the first time that was written especially for them….

Cystic Fibrosis Trust Santa Fun Run Video

November 30, 2009

A Santa Fun Run was held in Beverley to hep raise awareness and money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Runners of all ages dressed in festive Santa Claus outfits before tackling a short run, jog and in some cases a walk around the 3K course. The Mayor of Beverley was there to set the runners of before he completed the event walking the course with Major Chris Jackson and his son…

Macmillan Cancer Support Tree of Thoughts

November 27, 2009

The Macmillan Tree of Thoughts at Wednesday Market was switched on yesterday in Beverley, a large crowd gathered which included BBC Radio presenter Lara King and the Mayor of Beverley. The crowd sung carols led by MICE Singers, G Jack & Son remained open for the evening providing hot drinks and mince pies. Steve Morris and Jane Prutton thanked the crowd with special mentions in the programme being made to…

Marie Curie Launch Beverley Night Service

November 24, 2009

The Mayor of Beverley was at the manor Road Health Centre where Marie Curie launched a new night service that will assist those in Beverley area who care for terminally ill loved ones from home. Cheryl Barrett explained “Carers can often find it distressing and hard to come to terms with when some body they care for dearly is taken into hospital for the final hours of their lives. With…

Premier League of Pool

November 3, 2009

Coming soon the Hodgson Pub, Beverley is a bright new era for Pool players in Beverley and surrounding areas. In conjunction with Charity Exhibitions the league will help raise money for Hearing Dogs For The Deaf. Charity Exhibitions ‘Carl Morris said “The Premier Pool League is a great idea, and I very happy to support it.” Carl himself is deaf due to being struck down with Meningitis as a child….

Age Concern Beverley

October 30, 2009

Age Concern has opened an office in Beverley, they are based from a shop at North Bar Within next door to North Bar Kitchens which is close to the Green Dragon Pub.The charity is there to support the older members of the Beverley community and aims to improve the lives of older people they are open from 9.30 am to 4pm Monday through to Friday. Age Concern Beverley – North…

Beverley Lions Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks

Each year the Beverley Lions Club organise their Annual Fireworks Display on Guy Fawkes Night, which this year is on Thursday 5th November and will take place as usual on the Beverley Westwood adjacent to Westwood Road. The Bonfire which is provided by the Beverley Town Council will be lit at 7-15 pm by the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor David Elvidge, together with President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian…

October 26, 2009

Santa 3K Fun Run in Beverley

October 19, 2009

Fancy having some festive fun while raising money for a good cause? Then why not take part in the Santa Fun Run around Beverley?? The event is being organised by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and will take place on the 29th November 2009 in Beverley’s Market Place. For more information about entering please visit CF Trust or call their office on 0845 859 1100.

SSAFA

October 15, 2009

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) – Forces Help What is SSAFA Forces Help? The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help is the national charity helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and the families of both. Bernadette Grimes MBE Branch Secretary, SSAFA in East Yorkshire with Mayor of Beverley SSAFA Volunteers with BBernadette Grimes MBE at the…

Beverley Community Lift

October 14, 2009

Queens Award Winning Charity – Beverley Community Lift is a Volunteer Car Service in Beverley and surrounding villages, Minibus Service (with disabled access) for Social and Support groups- also minibus shopping services in Beverley, Pocklington, Market Weighton and Holme on Spalding Moor. Volunteers always welcome to support our grass roots charity. For further information Visit BCL Web Site The shopping trips are run on a two-weekly basis. If you are…

Beverley Memorial Hall

October 7, 2009

The Beverley Memorial Hall celebrated its 50th anniversary this year; officially opened on the 10th September 1959 the Beverley Memorial Hall is there in memory of those who fell in World War II and as gratitude to those who returned. Beverley Memorial Hall – 73-75 Lairgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8HN – 01482 880244 Beverley Memorial Hall – 73-75 Lairgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8HN – 01482 880244 [nggallery id=208]…

Beverley Rotary Club

August 15, 2009

Rotary is a global network of business and professional people who volunteer their time and talents to serve both their local communities and the world What is a Rotarian? Rotarians are business and professional people who have the willingness and drive to put something back into the community whilst enjoying the fellowship of like-minded friends. Rotary’s motto is ‘Service above Self’ which neatly sums up what membership is all about….

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