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Beverley’s Adam Davies Earns Hull Debut

July 6, 2011

The City Hall in Hull will be the venue for the debut concerto performance by talented Beverley pianist Adam Davies on Saturday, 16th July. Adam will be performing the first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto accompanied by the award winning East Riding Youth Orchestra. This concerto is probably the most famous in the repertoire (and certainly the most familiar thanks to the memorable Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show sketch with…

The Friends of Longcroft School Perfect Pink Pamper Night

July 5, 2011

The Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are joining forces with local businesses to stage ‘Pink Night’; an evening of perfect pampering on Monday 11th July between 6:30pm and 9:00pm at Longcroft Upper School, Beverley. Cath Bunn, from FOLS, said: “This is an opportunity for girls to come along with their mums, sisters, grandmothers and aunties to experience the best local treatments – from hairstyle consultations and make-overs, to mini manicures…

Lone Piper Ends Excellent Armed Forces Day

July 4, 2011

A lone piper brought to an end the third Beverley Armed Forces Day. A big crowd gathered for the closing of the event, after having been well entertained over the course of the day. Highlights included a full drum head service, a fly-by by the legendary Tiger Moth biplane and a performance from the Beverley Pipe Band. Popular attractions, especially for the younger visitors, included a climbing wall and the…

Veterans Pay Respects @ Beverley Armed Forces Day

July 3, 2011

Proud veterans paid their respects to fallen and former comrades at Beverley Armed Forces Day today. In the heat of a beautiful Sunday morning, they stood side by side in Saturday Market to remember all those who had fallen in wars and conflicts over the years. Thousands of people listened to a perfect rendition of the Last Post, and found their voices when the band played Jerusalem and The Lord’s…

The Church in Tickton Garden Party

July 3, 2011

As usual the gardens of 25-27 Main Street, Tickton were in full bloom, and looking splendid. The weather was great, as the sun shone on this annual event which was well attended, by both the young and old. Stalls included bric-a-brac, cakes and raffles. Adults enjoyed refreshments in the gardens whilst the children enjoyed the games and entertainment, with face painting and “bash-the-rat!” Photos by Paul Linton [nggallery id=1578]

Great Day Out @ St Nicholas School Fete

July 2, 2011

East Riding councillor David Elvidge put himself in the firing line at St Nicholas Primary School Fete. David was put in the stocks as visitors paid for the privilige of pelting him with wet sponges to raise money for the school. As well as the pleasure of watching David get soaked, there were plenty of other attractions on a lovely day for the event. There was chocoalte tombola, hook-a-duck, face-painting…

Programme Of Events Finalised As Beverley Armed Forces Day Nears

June 29, 2011

Flyers are being delivered as the finishing touches are put to Sunday’s Beverley’s Armed Forced Day. Chairman David Elvidge and wife Janet have been delivering the flyers over the past few days and with the arrival of programmes for the day – smaller and more green than last year – the countdown to the big day now begins in earnest. Councillor Elvidge will appear on the Andy Comfort breakfast show…

Special Weekend Ahead Of Youth Trip To India

June 29, 2011

Members of a Beverley church have organised a fund-raising weekend to help young Christians undertake a potentially life-changing trip to India. Beverley Community Church, based on Saturday Market, have forged strong links over the years with the Kings Temple Church in Hyderabad and are sending eight young people and two leaders to India in August. The cost of the trip is £900 and to help with the expenses a series…

Bikes And Scooters @ Beverley Classic Car Rally

June 25, 2011

It might be the Beverley Classic Car Rally, but the annual event, held on Wednesday, is also a Mecca for bike and scooter enthusiasts. Bikes and scooters of all makes, ages and sizes drew as many admirers as the hundreds of classic cars on show in the town centre. Just as with the cars, British bikes made up the bulk of those on show, with Coventrys, BSAs and Nortons sat…

An Audience With “Mr Nice” @ The Beaver in Beverley

June 22, 2011

World renowned author, Howard Marks, aka “Mr Nice” will be appearing at The Beaver Pub in Beverley on Wednesday 29th June. Howard’s live shows receive rave reviews for his eye-widening stories of his life as a marijuana dealer which has seen his described in the national press as ‘the most sophisticated drugs baron of all time’. He has also worked with the British Secret Service and is allegedly connected with…

Beverley Folk Festival Draws In The Crowds

June 20, 2011

The Beverley Folk Festival 2011 once again pulled in the crowds. With the main events happening at Beverley Leisure Complex other fringe acts performed around the town in bars and in the town centre streets. Some dancers went pub to pub do their folk dance which proved to be a real hit with regulars in The Royal Standard. Hodgsons Pub hosted a couple of bands in their main room while…

Take The Festival Train to Beverley

June 17, 2011

It won’t have escaped your notice that Beverley Folk Festival starts today Friday. (June 17 – 19) But you may not know that if you travel to the event by train you can get 10% off festival tickets for next year. This money-saving offer forms part of an agreement with Northern Rail in support of the festival policy of promoting issues of sustainability and the environment. All you have to…

York Waits At The Beverley Guildhall

June 7, 2011

The Beverley Guildhall will present an unusual evening lecture by members of the York Waits at 7pm on Thursday, 16 June, with plenty of medieval musical instruments to see and hear. From the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century the English town bands, or waits, provided music for civic occasions and celebrations. In this lecture Tim Bayley and John Peel of today’s York Waits will outline the history of the…

Festival Fever Nears Climax as Beverley Prepares to Host Major Artists

June 4, 2011

With several hit records under her sleeve including Answer Me, The Caravan Song and January, February, plus various awards for her acting, Barbara Dickson must surely be considered a major coup for the Beverley Festival. Having begun her singing career in folk clubs around her native Fife in Scotland, she later went on to perform live on stage in the musical John, Paul, George, Ringo….and Bert which became a smash…

A Night With ‘Mr Nice’ @ The Beaver

June 3, 2011

Howard Marks, author of Mr Nice is coming to Beverley on Wednesday June 29th at a special event being hosted at the Beaver Pub. Tickets for the event can be purchased from The Beaver Pub priced at just £10, please note admission to this event is by ticket only. David Price Landlord of the Beaver said; “This promises to be a spectacular evening, Howard is extremely and entertaining speaker and…

Charity Night In Honour Of Brave Janie Dyson

June 3, 2011

Janie Dyson’s friends and family will honour her memory at a special charity night after she passed away following a brave battle against cancer. Janie was just 40 when she lost her valiant fight against the disease last Sunday (29 May). A night had already been organised at Beverley Rugby Club on Saturday 11 June in a bid to raise much-needed funds to help Janie’s family cover the costs of…

Tribfest is Having a Laugh

June 3, 2011

Tribfest, the country’s leading Tribute music festival is branching out further in 2011 with the addition of the Laughing Cow Comedy Marquee. Not only does the festival have over 80 musical acts but also twenty two comedians as well to bring further fun to the festival weekend of August 19th-21st at Beverley Polo Club The Laughing Cow Comedy Marquee will be running through the weekend and includes dozens of comedians…

Competitive Juices To Flow At Cherry Burton Village Show

June 3, 2011

Cherry Burton is preparing for one of the highlights of the social calendar – the 69th Village Show – which takes place at Cherry Burton C of E Primary School on Main Street on Saturday 23 July. The show, organised by the Cherry Burton Village Produce Association and which runs from 2-4.30pm, pits vegetable growers, cake makers and preserves’ experts against each other in a host of classes that get…

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