Saturday @ The Beverley Folk Festival 2010

June 20, 2010

Beverley Folk Festival goers packed Beverley Leisure Centre to enjoy another great night of music. Leddra Chapman, one of the country’s most promising singer-songwriters, performed live on day two of the ever popular festival. Tonight it is the turn of the Proclaimers who will take to the main stage at the Beverley Leisure Centre and perform to a sell out audience. Leddra Chapman performing at the Beverley Folk Festival 2010…

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Be ‘Lucky in Love’ at Beverley Racecourse Tonight

June 17, 2010

It’s your chance to get ‘Lucky in Love’ at Beverley’s Westwood racecourse tonight (Thursday). The latest meeting at the popular racecourse is Lucky in Love Night, a six-race meeting aimed at making contacts at all levels in life. On entry to the racecourse, you’ll be given a padlock and key and your goal is to find your ideal match. Whether you’re looking for romance, social networking, making contacts or just…

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Clash of the Codes

June 15, 2010

Beverley’s rugby union and league players are uniting to raise funds for injured centre Craig ‘Chev Walker’ Hancock. Hancock suffered an horrific broken leg in the dying minutes of Beverley ALFC superb Ray Speckman Cup victory against Cottingham Tigers last month. Now players from the Blue and Golds and Beverley RUFC – for whom Hancock also plays – will take part in a unique ‘hybrid’ seven-a-side touch tournament to help…

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Wine Tasting Evening in aid of Guide Dogs

June 15, 2010

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…

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Farm Opens Doors to Beverley Public

June 14, 2010

Molescroft Grange Farm threw open its doors to the public on Sunday to provide an insight into local farming and its role in maintaining the environment. As part of Farm Sunday – a nationwide series of open days – visitors to Molescroft Grange Farm, including families and groups such as the 1st Molescroft Beavers, learned just what modern farming is about. Alongside walks organised by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, farm…

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10,000 People Expected to Visit for Armed Forces Day

June 10, 2010

Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman predicts even bigger crowds and an even more entertaining day than last year as the town prepares to honour the country’s servicemen and women. Beverley Town councillor David Elvidge, last year’s Mayor of Beverley, is busy putting the finishing touches to this year’s Armed Forces Day, which takes place on Sunday 4th July. Last year around 10,000 people poured into the town to salute the…

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Molescroft Grange Farm Open Day

June 10, 2010

Beverley’s Molescroft Grange Farm is throwing open its doors to the public this Sunday (June 13) to provide an entertaining and educational insight into how your food gets on to your table. Visitors to the open day – which runs from 10am to 3pm – will also get to learn how farms work to protect local wildlife, as well as enjoy a variety of fun events aimed at all age…

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Langholm Residents Enjoy a Fine Garden Party

June 6, 2010

Langholm which provides sheltered housing to the elderly held a garden party as part of the Abbeyfield week. The friends of Langholm used the event to raise funds that will go towards helping finance trips and general costs incurred in the running of the sheltered housing. The Mayor of Beverley and local MP Graham Stuart joined staff, residents and their family members for the evening. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…

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Minster Evening Cafe

Video and pictures from the Beverley Minster which held an evening ‘café’ with live music provide by local pianist Alan Wong. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=699] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

June 6, 2010
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Wine Savoury Night

June 4, 2010

A ‘Wine Savoury’ night is being held at a Beverley residential home to mark its return to full health following the devastating floods of 2007. Langholm, New Walk, was severely hit by the flood water that tore through the town and East Yorkshire three years ago. Now the gardens are back to their original glory, and Langholm Friends group are planning an evening to celebrate the occasion. Tickets for the…

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Matthew Graham – Happy 18th

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…

June 2, 2010
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Beverley Beck Barge Festival 2010

May 29, 2010

The Beverley Beck Barge Festival was officially opened this morning by Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot. The Beverley Beck Barge Festival runs for two days with plenty to do for all the family.  There is a pirate and a teddy bear that need naming too and anyone not on their best behaviour may find themselves in the stocks! More information about the event can be found here. HU17.net Picture Gallery:…

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24th May 2010 Beverley Town CC Vs Clifton Alliance By HU17 Admin HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size. Beverley Town CC Vs Clifton Alliance. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size … HU17.net – It’s all about Beverley! – http://www.hu17.net/ Cottingham Tigers Vs Beverley ARLC By HU17 Admin HU17.net man of…

May 27, 2010
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Beverley Festival SELL-OUT of Proclaimers Tickets

Tickets for Beverley Festival’s headline act The Proclaimers, on Sunday 20th June, are now sold out. Festival organiser Chris Wade said; “We are delighted by the take up of tickets for this concert. It is the first time we have sold out so far in advance of the festival.” “It is a pity that so many people will be disappointed at not being able to purchase tickets, but with a…

May 27, 2010
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Humber Keel’s Tribbyoake Night

May 22, 2010

Lissa Widdal stole the show at the Humber Keel’s Tribbyoake night. The talented singer wooed a packed audience at the Coltman Avenue pub, her final song, a pitch-perfect version of Alannah Myles’ Black Velvet, bringing the house down. The good-natured crowd were kept well entertained by the Tribbyoake band in between the excellent efforts of the local singers, and thanks to the friendly and efficient service of Rob and Lissa…

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Beverley Barge Preservation Society Festival 2010

Beckside is set to come alive when Beverley Barge Preservation Society hold their annual festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May. Beverley Beck will be packed with barges from all over the country as narrowboat addicts congregate to enjoy the friendly and fun atmosphere. The entertainment will include performances from dance troops, bands and sea shanty singers, while there will also be stalls selling ice cream and refreshments, tombola…

May 17, 2010
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North Star Opera @ Toll Gavel Methodist Church

May 17, 2010

Beverley’s music lovers are in for a unique treat when one of the country’s most innovative opera groups makes its first visit to the town. North Star Opera will perform highlights from the famous opera Carmen and well-known music Les Miserables at Toll Gavel Methodist Church on Sunday 13 June from 2pm. The group was formed more than 10 years ago by artistic director Michael Boe and boasts a number…

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Beverley Festival’s Proclaimers Tickets

Tickets for the Beverley Festival’s headline act The Proclaimers, on Sunday 20th June, are now almost sold out and festival organisers urge those interested in purchasing tickets to contact the festival office as soon as possible or go online to the festival website for further details. Tickets for their other headline events are also available, including Scottish singer Eddi Reader, with support Henry Priestman (Friday 18th), The Demon Barber Roadshow…

May 17, 2010
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