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Come and Sing in Beverley Minster

March 18, 2011

The East Riding County Choir has arranged a Come and Sing Day in Beverley Minster on Saturday 25th June 2011. The chosen works are Vivaldi’s Gloria and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The conductor will be Alan Spedding MBE. Information and application forms can be obtained either by telephoning 01482 634427 or by visiting the choir’s website: www.eastridingcountychoir.co.uk The performance will take place on the same day, Saturday 25th June, in Beverley…

Mediation To Be An ‘Obligation’ For Divorcing Couples

March 18, 2011

QualitySolicitors Lockings announce to divorcing couples that from 6 April 2011, anyone struggling to agree on arrangements concerning children, finances or property in the UK will be required to go to mediation before being able to make their case in the courts. Usually lawyers aim for an agreed solution through negotiation because going to court is stressful and expensive – although, this is not always possible and, in some cases,…

Three Bedroom Homes Selling Best in Beverley

March 18, 2011

Homeowners in Beverley are currently waiting an average of 252 days to sell their house. The figures, from home.co.uk, show the problems for both sellers and buyers in Beverley in the current economic climate. The reasons for this are quite obvious – lack of job security, an unwillingness by mortgage lenders in Beverley to loan to first-time buyers and fears over interest rates. Figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered…

Beverley Gets Fresh ‘n’ Fruity

March 17, 2011

Shoppers in Beverley have another source for fresh, high-quality fruit and veg as Fresh ‘n’ Fruity opened its doors for the first time today. The new Dyer Lane greengrocers brings more choice to the many shoppers who prefer to buy their goods locally sourced (where possible) and from local retailers, rather than supermarkets. Owner Tracey Hartley admits it’s been a long struggle trying to find the right location for the…

Daughter Takes Inspiration From Her Father’s Words

March 17, 2011

“It’s too late for me, but if we can help for the future it’s worth it”. Local businesswoman Kerris Lacy has been inspired by the words of her late father Eddie Delacy, who in December 2010 lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease in December last year. She has now raised more than £4,000 towards her aim of £10,000 which will go to help fight the disease, and her latest…

First Live Show On Location For Humber.TV is a Big Hit

March 17, 2011

Producers of a local TV chat show plan to be on the road again after their first live, on-location programme proved to be a major success. Sirens of the North, a chat show hosted by Valerie Prentice and broadcast live on Humber.TV, was recently shot at the Rose and Crown Pub, Beverley, and included among the guests was local businesswoman Jan Clennett, who owns Fairy Godmothers. Andy Corbett, the man…

Beautiful Freaks Modelling Agency

March 17, 2011

Beautiful Freaks Modelling is a brand new agency set up by partners Kirsty Mills and Ben Fisher. The agency provides models for magazine shoots, catwalk shows, promotional and corporate events and their books feature a variety

80s Disco Organisers Donate £200 to WRVS Luncheon Club

March 17, 2011

Jean Richardson was very pleased to accept a donation on behalf of the WRVS Luncheon Club from Kerri Harold. The money was raised at an 80’s disco held at Beverley’s Memorial Hall in February. Kerri said; “It is a pleasure to give £200 to this fabulous cause. Elderly residents from Beverley have lunch every week at the Samman Road Day Centre, and they have a chance to chat with friends…

Prevention of Heavy Vehicles Using Westwood Rd and Newbegin

March 15, 2011

For at least three years, team members of ‘Neighbour Alert’ have been monitoring and reporting on the increasing usage of Newbegin, Beverley, by heavy vehicles and their drivers, to access the town centre, and peripheral areas. Our concern has been mainly for safety of pedestrians, as well as drivers and to avoid major traffic congestion, which is a very regular occurrence. Vehicles have included huge 40 ton fixed base and…

Browns to Celebrate a Year of Trading With Fashion Show

March 15, 2011

Browns of Beverley will be celebrating its first birthday on Thursday 24 March with a spring/summer collection fashion show, in aid of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Louise Grant, Browns’ Manager says: “We are very excited about this event. I can hardly believe a whole year has gone by since we opened the store. Beverley has really welcomed us and it is such a lovely place to work.” “We are…

Beverley Folk Festival: Tenant Folk Union

March 15, 2011

Formed by Belfast born five-string banjo player Pat McGarvey in 2006 and taking their name from the groundbreaking multi-racial union of sharecroppers and non-landowning tenant farmers founded in Arkansas in the 1930’s (the Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union), the Edinburgh-based Southern Tenant Folk Union are now the most highly rated folk and bluegrass outfit in the UK today. Now with their third album they’ve continued to appropriate themes and ancient sounding…

Heads of New PCT Cluster for Humber Announced

March 15, 2011

The Chief Executive Designate and Chair Designate of a new regional cluster of NHS Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) have been announced. In July 2010, the Health White Paper, ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ outlined plans to transfer NHS commissioning responsibilities from PCTs to groups of general practitioners. Until the transition to GP consortia in 2013 is complete, PCTs have been directed to pool resources under new cluster working arrangements,…

Petrol Prices: MP Calls for Fuel Duty Stabiliser

March 15, 2011

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, today urged the Government to implement a fuel duty stabiliser in the forthcoming budget. Graham said: “Motorists find themselves paying ever higher prices at the pump. It is especially serious for those of us living in rural areas, where cars are essential, either for getting to work, doing the weekly shop, or even enjoying a weekend out with the family.” And he added: “Small…

Beverley Musical Theatre To Perform South Pacific

March 14, 2011

Beverley Musical Theatre is performing South Pacific at Hull New Theatre from May 11th to 14th nightly from 7.30pm and Saturday shows at 2pm and 7pm. South Pacific is a much loved Rogers and Hammerstein musical which is set in an island paradise during world war 2. There are 2 love stories running through the show which are both threatened by prejudice and war. Nellie Forbush is an innocent yet…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 34

March 14, 2011

This week’s edition of HU17.net magazine features pictures from; Pancake Day, Night Out at Lucias Wine Bar & Grill, Humber Colts, Beverley Braves U13 Team Poster, Hodgsons Reserves and Boxing from the KC Stadium. The magazine is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way, Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1303] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…

Tickton Hall: Open Day & Horse Auction

March 14, 2011

Tickton Hall Stables has one of the best facilities in the North England. Facilities cover a 110 acre site and include a 40 by 80 floodlit indoor ecotrack arena, outdoor arena, canter track and cross country course, training room with audio visual equipment, stable yards housing up to 60 horses, 3 polo pitches and stunning grazing paddocks. The facilities were built predominately as a polo facility catering for a local…

Sue James Appeal for Single Men aged 40-60

March 14, 2011

Following an incredibly successful Valentine’s appeal Sue James Introductions is now launching an appeal for single men aged 40-60. If you fall into this bracket, and are looking for love then look no further because Sue James can introduce you to the woman of your dreams. Sue James Introductions is different to online introductions – Sue meets clients face-to-face and gets to know you as a person. She will explore…

Performers Invited to Showcase Their Talents in Beverley

March 11, 2011

Wannabe performers are being invited to showcase their talents on the streets of Beverley. Town councillors David Elvidge and Bryan Pearson are the driving force behind the plan to encourage more acoustic musicians to entertain visitors to the town. Councillor Elvidge told HU17.net: “Performers must be available on Saturdays and not require a stage, electricity or payment. “The scheme is part of the Town Council’s efforts to boost shopping in…

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