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Organ & Brass Concert in St Mary’s Church Beverley

March 31, 2010

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…

Beverley Minster Announce Extra Roof Tours Over Easter

March 29, 2010

This Easter the virgers at Beverley Minster will be running extra tours in the roof to satisfy expected demand. The tours, which include demonstrations of the largest working treadmill crane in Britain, take visitors inside the historic structure of the Minster and show how the building was constructed and maintained during the centuries. Tours will be available throughout the day on Easter Saturday (3rd April) and Monday (5th March) starting…

Beverley Minster Holds Movie Premier

March 27, 2010

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…

Youth Café Presents ‘Pop Stars’

March 10, 2010

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…

East Riding County Choir Come and Sing Day

March 9, 2010

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…

Shoppers in Beverley Enjoy Meal From Minster Catering

February 22, 2010

The caterers of Beverley Minster held a shoppers lunch, on the menu was beef stew and dumplings and the crowds certainly turned up to enjoy a hot meal in the Minster Parish Hall. The idea behind the lunches which run every three weeks or so is to attract more people from the centre of Beverley to the Minster and have proved to be very popular with visitors and locals. HU17.net…

Snow Returns to Beverley

February 21, 2010

Snow returned to Beverley again this morning, while some of the people in the town will welcome the snow back others are left frustrated with all sporting fixtures being cancelled throughout the town. These pictures were taken this morning around Beverley Minster and by the Beverley Beck where some lucky ducks got a snack from a chap prepared to brave the cold. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…

Songs of Praise & The Antiques Road Show Come to Beverley

January 27, 2010

Beverley is set to be selected to host two top BBC programmes in May 2010 with The Antiques Road Show and Songs of Praise rumoured to be coming to the Beverley Minster. Nothing has been confirmed though it is highly likely that Beverley’s iconic landmark will indeed be used to stage two of the BBC’s major Sunday programmes. On the assumption confirmation is given, Songs of Praise and The Antiques…

Potts of Flemingate

January 26, 2010

Potts of Flemingate as a small establishment provind a high level of service and accommodation to guests. The decor is both homely and contemporary, being ‘art inspired’ by the host and owner Andy, who exhibits a range of art work. Close to Beverley Minster, the town centre, new pudlic swiming pool (200 yards along Flemingate) and leisure facilities, Potts is ideally placed for access to Beverley and the wider attractions…

Beverley High School Christmas Carol Service

January 18, 2010

Beverley High School marked the end of the year with its usual Christmas Carol Service at Beverley Minster. What was unusual this year however was that Radio Humberside recorded the service for broadcast on Christmas Day. The church was packed, it was a spectacular event and as if by magic we walked out of church and into a white Christmas. The Minster was decorated by Angels made by Year 7…

Beverley from St Mary’s Church Bell Tower

January 6, 2010

These images were taken from the roof of the bell tower at St Mary’s Church Beverley. The pictures taken this afternoon show the snow covered Beverley Westwood, Beverley Racecourse and roof tops of the town centre. Also images showing Manor Road, Norwood, Durham Ox, New Walk and Beverley Minster. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=361] HU17.net Picture Gallery:…

New Years Eve @ Beverley Minster

January 1, 2010

Beverley Minster held a ‘Service for the New Year’ The Vicar and the Mayor of Beverley climbed the bell tower where Cllr David Elvidge greeted the Beverley Minster Tower Bell Ringers before addressing the crowds outside. In the Western Forecourt of Beverley Minster residents and the congregation gathered where they were given hot drinks and snacks while the Vicar and Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge addressed them with a quick…

Beverley Fire Brigade a Brief History

December 29, 2009

A crook and chain for pulling down burning houses were mentioned in 1541-2 and 1556-7. Buckets and fire hooks were ordered to be bought in 1666 and 1674, on the latter occasion 24 buckets and four hooks, half to be provided by the corporation and kept in the Beverley Minster and town hall and half to be provided by the church wardens of St. Mary’s Church Beverley and kept there….

The Lord Nelson

December 27, 2009

The Lord Nelson is another traditional English pub that can be found in Beverley. Located on Flemingate The Lord Nelson is just a few metres from the Beverley Minster and a short walk from the centre of town.

Pete Helyard’s Beverley Minster

December 17, 2009

Pete Helyard is a local man who over a three year period completed what can only be described as a stunning painting of the Beverley Minster. Mr Helyard said “It would have taken three weeks to a month to complete in one sitting though I worked on it over a three year period doing an hour here and there.” Peter Helyard who is the father of Neil Helyard, a famous…

500 People Pack the Minster for Concert

December 15, 2009

Beverley Minster was full and filled with sound of music and around 500 people as the East Riding Schools’ Music Service hosted a their second festive concert in as many days. BBC Look North were also at the Minster, as the giving the children a unique opportunity to perform live on the BBC1. The Christmas Concert featured The East Riding String Training Orchestra, The East Riding Intermediate String Ensemble, The…

Christmas Services at Beverley Minster

December 15, 2009

Information and times of special services that will be held at the Beverley Minster during the festive period for 2009 Sunday, 20th December Churches together in Beverley Carol Service, Beverley Minster, 6.30pm Thursday, 24th December, Christmas Eve 2.30pm Crib service for families and children 3.30pm Crib service for families and children (repeated) 6.30pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Friday, 25th December, Christmas Day 8.00am Holy…

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