The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz Showcase and Quiz Night at Cottingham Civic Hall. There was a full house and a great atmosphere, as the appreciative audience was treated to a feast of music, food and gentle intellectual challenge (not to mention the silliness of stand-up bingo). This was a chance for the Youth Jazz Orchestra to display their range and extensive repertoire,…
Browns of Beverley marked its first anniversary in Beverley by hosting a fashion show. The show which was hosted at their store on Saturday Market drew in a large crowd with proceeds from the night being donated to the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1327] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Tickton Hall Stables opened its doors to the public this weekend as they hosted an open day. The event featured equestrian demonstrations and a horse auction with tours being given to visitors of the new equestrian facilities on offer at the home of Beverley Polo Club. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1322] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
If you wish to come and visit Tickton Hall Stables there is an open day on 19th March from 11am to 4pm. Its free entry and families are welcome. Open Day * Horse demonstrations throughout the day * Afternoon tea and refreshments available * Stalls and tack sale – pick up a bargain or book a space to sell your products Horse Auction This is the first auction to be…
The Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade led the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot, from the Beverley Guildhall to the Beverley Minster this Sunday. At the Minster Reverend Jeremy Fletcher welcomed the Civic guests that included the Chairman of East Riding Council for the special service that traditionally is used to welcome people to Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Over 200 pancakes were eaten by those who entered the doors of Toll Gavel United Church on Shrove Tuesday. Invitations sent out to local schools about the event were well received as people flocked through the door to enjoy the church’s hospitality. It is said there is no such thing as a free meal, but pancakes and hospitality came at no cost so all who enjoyed the event now Know…
Crumbs Deli’s first-ever Wedding Fayre was a resounding success. Held at Hodgson’s pub, the event was the brainchild of Crumbs owners Andrew and Caroline Maw, who are using their combined talents to offer a bespoke wedding service. Would-be brides and grooms were treated to a whole range of separate services which the couple aim to use to make the whole wedding-day experience a stress-free – but still high-quality experience. As…
For the second month in a row, the East Yorkshire Flydressers’ Guild has been honoured by having a fly-tyer of international repute amongst them. Steve Thornton, author, proprietor of Virtual Nymph Products and organiser of the Spring Fly Fishing Show, mesmerised his audience with his skill in replicating real-life flies. Not only was his audience enthralled with what they saw, but many new skills were learnt which they could incorporate…
The 16th Beverley Festival of Christmas has once again attracted thousands of people to the town. This year the event was officially opened by local celebrity Vincent Regan at Wednesday Market. The parade made its way through the streets of Beverley which were full of children all hoping to see Santa and his reindeers. There was lots of live entertainment on the streets including the Beverley Pipe Band and a…
Over 250 people were packed into St Mary’s Church for a Christmas Celebration to Mark SSAFA’s 125th Anniversary. Entertainment was provided by Regimental Band 150 Transport Regiment RLC (V), songs from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary School choirs. The free event was organised by Cllr Matt Snowden and Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley. Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of…
Tickton Primary School held their annual Christmas Fayre. The day was officially opened by Santa Claus who was accompanied by Mrs Christmas arriving in a horse drawn carriage. There were plenty of stalls, refreshments and face painting however it was of course Santa who was star attraction. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1115] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
East Riding Open Art Exhibition opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Friday, 10 December and runs until 5 February 2011. The gallery would like to thank all artists who braved the snowy weather to deliver works to the gallery. The works on view have been chosen by two independent selectors: the artist and art tutor Steve Upton, and Kirsten Simister, who is curator of art at the Ferens Art Gallery…
A new touring exhibition, which includes 100 outstanding original wood engravings by Eric Gill, printed between 1929 and 1934, is sweeping across North Yorkshire and is a rare chance to buy his work. The show comes to Beverley Arms Hotel, 25 North Bar Within, Beverley, HU17 8DD, Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th December, 10am – 5pm. Eric Gill (1882-1940) was one of the most colourful figures in early 20th century…
Beverley Musical Theatre’s annual pantomime this year is Mother Goose, starting on the 23rd and running till the 27th November at the Beverley Memorial Hall. There are loads of songs and dances and comedy and booing and hissing. Matinees on Saturday & Sunday at 2.30pm – Tickets availibe from The Beverley Music Centre. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
The sixteenth Beverley Festival of Christmas takes place on Sunday, 12th December and promises to be the biggest and best ever. All the old favourites will be there for the crowds to enjoy including the Sealed Knot performing a street skirmish from the Civil War at North Bar; a classic car rally; a Victorian Christmas market with more than 100 stalls selling a variety of top quality gifts and foods;…
Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade Band together with Bertie Beaver lead the parade to light the Beverley Town Council and Chamber of Trade Xmas trees at Cross St, Wednesday Market and Angel Square. At Angel Square the Beverley Brass Band accompanied by various school choirs and the Beverley Male Voice Choir sang carols round the tree. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Early music band York Waits pay another of their regular visits to The Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 2 December 2010 at 7.30pm. For this special programme, the five-strong group takes the story back to the beginning of the world playing ancient instruments that include shawms, sackbut, recorders, crumhorns harp, lute, fiddle and hurdy gurdy. Featuring singer Deborah Catterall, the Waits start their concert with traditional English carols…
Runners and walkers are invited to join members of Beverley Athletic Club in a run or walk to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the opening of the Beverley Beaver Trail. The event starts at 10.00 on Sunday 21 November at Beverley Leisure Centre. All participants will be rewarded with a commemorative badge and are also invited to join club members for soup and a roll in the Leisure Centre afterwards. …