As BBC TV features the Dinnington Colliery Brass Band in its “A Band for Britain” series, the Beverley Festival brings one of the best known and best loved brass bands in the UK, the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, to perform in the historic and architecturally stunning, Beverley Minster. The band, who are celebrating 126 years of proud history, have performed twice before at the festival, and always guarantee a…
Swedish / London based band We Ghosts will be performing tracks live at the Conerhouse this Thursday. The group which is about to release their third album is back in the region for a concert they will be performing in Hull. Local musician and friend of the group David Hought said; “It really good to have them back, their music is a very relaxing influenced by blues, pop and jaz….
Internationally-renowned organist Stephen Binnington returns to his roots at St Mary’s Church on Saturday. Beverley-born Stephen, a former pupil at Longcroft School, will perform an organ and brass concert with the Tempus Brass Quintet, starting at 7.30pm on April 10th. The brother of current St Mary’s organist Alan, Stephen will play a number of solo pieces before being joined by the Tempus Brass Quintet – returning following their outstanding performance…
Action movie star, world record holder and martial arts expert Zara Phythian is holding a special workshop in Beverley on the 17th April at Riverview Gym. Zara is set to hold a workshop to demstrate some of the skills she has learnt over the years that have seen her crowned World Champion for Weapons and Fighting. Pete Mac who has been running a kick boxing group in Beverley for over…
Students from Tickton Primary School showcased a short film with an Easter Theme at the Beverley Minster. Music was also provided from the schools gospel choir and school orchestra to entertain the crowd that had come to enjoy the entertainment. The film, ‘Jerusalem Today’ told the story of Easter in a Newsround style programme, Children from the school were assisted by a film maker and the results were shown for…
Over 250 people packed out Toll Gavel Methodist Church last night and were treated to music from the Northern Chamber Orchestra at a concert organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Arts Development team. The group which is based in Lancashire was formed back in the 1960’s and has since go one to gain a formidable reputation and is made up of distinguished chamber musicians who play as principles…
Beverley Arts Trust has applied for funding from the Arts Council for the 4th Beverley Puppet Festival, July 16th-18th 2010. The festival has become well known nationally for challenging its audiences, and providing diverse, high quality puppet shows for all ages. Subject to successful funding applications, from national and local sources, up to 16 theatre shows will take place in 3 venues within easy reach of each other: Beverley Friary,…
Beverley Leisure Centre is hosting two events to allow local people to run a mile for charity. Organised by Molescroft mum Sylvia Hood, the events aim to raise funds in memory of her son David who sadly died of bone cancer at the age of 18 in June 2007. The first event takes place at 6 pm on Wednesday 17 March which would have been David’s 21st birthday. Money raised…
Race pictures are from the Holderness Hunt Members, Subscribers & Farmers Race sponsored by David Turner and Co that was held at Dalton Park day of Point-to-Point Steeplechase horse racing. Winner of the Holderness Hunt Members, Subscribers & Farmers Race was number 4, Boxbury in Salmon Pink, white checked cap. Boxbury winner in ‘The Holderness Hunt Members, Subscribers & Farmers Race’ at Dalton Park HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Pictures from the final night at the Beverley Memorial Hall where the Beverley Theatre Company had held four successful performances’ of a comedy entitled Macbeth by David McGillivary & Walter Zerlin Jr. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=508] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
A complete presentation for any venue – large or small. The show paints a colourful, musical picture of the days when music hall was seen as the great, traditional, British entertainment. It carries its own scenic setting, sound equipment and lighting if required. Can be given on stage or off. Running time for the complete show is about one hour forty minutes. There are two distinct “halves” which allow for…
Beverley Festival once again comes up trumps as it starts to announce it headline acts that will appear in the town. This year’s event has a truly Scottish theme with the dynamic fiddle playing of Blazin’ Fiddles, and hit makers The Proclaimers, who will finish off the festival on the Sunday night in its traditional fiery style. To launch the festival on the Friday night will be the lead singer…
The Youth Café this Friday 12th, is expected to be a sell out with over 250 young people coming to the Minster. The Pop Stars themed event is showcasing two local bands, Star Shaped city, and Alex Bampton. Numbers attending the Youth Café has risen slightly in recent months, and the last attendance peaked at over 280. All money raised through ticket sales and tuck shop, has recently gone towards…
Following the huge success of their last year’s Come and Sing Day the choir has planned another in Beverley Minster on Saturday 22nd May. The chosen work is Petite Messe Solenelle by Rossini. It will be conducted by Alan Spedding. Information and application forms can be obtained either by telephoning 01482 634427 or by visiting the choir’s website. Places must be booked in advance and cost £15 (students and young…
Pictures from the Tickton Grange Hotel as Beverley Athletic Club held their presentation night handing out the awards to club members for the 2009 season. These pictures are from before the awards were handed out, full results, report and award presentations to follow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=485] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Beverley hosted the first event in the new Yorkshire Urban Orienteering League last Sunday. Organised by Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers (HALO) the event attracted 48 competitors some of whom had travelled considerable distances. Local teenager and HALO member Charlotte Ward won the open women’s event and Steve Watkins of Airedale won the men’s. With a choice of routes and distances ranging from 7.2 km to 3.4 km the event was…
Beverley based cover band Reloaded will be performing live confirming they will be entertaining the locals at their ‘home ground’ The Sun Inn next month. The group are scheduled to perform live on the 6th March 2010 Band member Hafi told HU17.net; “Its only our 2nd gig since the new years gig at the kings head so we are really looking forward to playing, especial at the Sun because its…
On Saturday evening an art exhibition was opened in Beverley at St Mary’s Church, the Exhibition entitled ‘Peace and War’ captures the personalities and characteristics of fighting men and women in a profound way and mages to draw a parallel with struggle for life faced by children with liver disease. With the support of the Beverley Town Council and the Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge the exhibition will help raise…