Beverley Racecourse New Themed Race Evening

April 3, 2010

Beverley Racecourse unlocks a new approach to racing with the launch of a themed race night in 2010 With horseracing season just around the corner, Beverley Racecourse is taking an innovative approach to attracting racegoers to a new fixture which is being launching for the first time this year. The popular racecourse and events centre, based in York Road, Beverley, has organised a themed race meeting on Thursday, June 17,…

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Beverley’s Saturday Market Cancelled

January 8, 2010

In a press release sent out today by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to close Saturday Market this weekend has deeply upset and angered Beverley’s Market Traders, the press release issued reads; The East Yorkshire Council has regretfully had to cancel the Saturday market in Beverley town centre tomorrow, 9 January, because of the adverse weather conditions.  The conditions would not be safe for those setting up the stalls and…

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Beverley Festival of Christmas 2009

November 26, 2009

As the Beverley Christmas Festival approaches John Bird the festival chairman reflects on how the show has developed over the years in his programme notes. Pictures from Beverley Festival of Christmas 2009 The Christmas Festival which is on the 13th December 2009 starting at 10.00am going through till 4.00pm is all set to be the biggest yet with thousands of people expected. There will be a park and ride system…

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Armistice Day in Beverley

November 11, 2009

Beverley town centre came to stand still today at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, veterans, and children from Beverley’s schools, the Mayor of Beverley and other town officials stood in silence for 2 minutes. In the Memorial Gardens, Hengate, Beverley Mr Longcaster of Molescroft Primary School held a special assembly for the children from his school and from Keldmash Primary School Primary School, Beverley. The youngsters…

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Barclays Refit Misery for Neighbours

October 22, 2009

Barclays Bank in Beverley is currently undergoing a refit though the contractors carrying out the work seem to be showing little regard for the banks neighbours and those trying to access Beverley town centre. Outside the bank they have fenced off most of the pavement to park a van, mini digger and a generator while further down the street outside the Beaver Pub, North Bar Kitchens, Grants Restaurant and Help…

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Hengate Road Closure

October 7, 2009

Road reconstruction works are scheduled to be carried out  on Sundays starting later this month. The work will start on Sunday , 11th October and will be undertaken on seven consecutive Sundays except  8th November 2009 which is Remembrance Sunday. As well as taking out about eight inches of the original carriageway and replacing damaged ironwork, the council will also be resurfacing approximately half of the junction on New Walkergate/Manor…

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Bonfire Night Diversions & Parking

October 5, 2009

The Annual Beverley Lions Bonfire is a very successful and well-attended event,  however  with  this  comes  a  number  of Traffic and Public Safety issues,  which  have been monitored and discussed with The Beverley Police, The Beverley Lions and the Highways Authority. In 2008 a trial was carried whereby the east bound carriageway of Westwood Road and Walkington Road was temporary closed to traffic. This closure proved successful, but safety issues…

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North Bar After Ladies Day

August 12, 2009

Pictures from North Bar Within and The Royal Standard, showing the ladies and gentleman who have been to Beverley Racecourse for Ladies Day make their way into Beverley Town Centre for food and drink.

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Beverley Races Ladies Day

August 12, 2009

Well its not even 11 am and the women all dressed up for a days racing are arriving at Beverley Racecourse, these ladies had come from Hull and were the early birds as they look to get in and secure their favourite place to settle down for a pinic and racing. The weather looks to good too which should make for a great day for all the visitors to races…

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East Riding College Beverley

August 6, 2009

Set in the grounds of the former Longcroft Hall, our Beverley campus is a five-minute walk from Beverley town centre and borders the lush common land of the Westwood. Many of our classrooms are dotted around the grounds, in among the dozens of mature trees which fill the campus. The Westwood building houses hair and beauty, engineering, construction and catering and hospitality, while further blocks accommodate our Learning Resource Centre…

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Bleach Yard Stables

August 3, 2009

Explore the ancient pastures of the Beverley Westwood on horseback;  Bleach Yard Stables were established in 1967 and is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. It is open 7 days a week. They are situated opposite Beverley Police station off New Walk, just fives minutes from Beverley Town Centre. All standards of riders are welcome; beginners may enjoy a formal lesson with one of the friendly staff. Bleach Yard…

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Racing Round Beverley

July 24, 2009

Beverley town centre was turned into a race circuit, with no cars in sight  the roads were taken over by runners and cyclists for a collection of races. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image [nggallery id=92] Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image

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Gartons of Yorkshire

July 19, 2009

Gartons of Yorkshire in Beverley sells flowers and a large selection of special gifts and household goods from their store in Beverley Town Centre Gartons of Yorkshire Ltd – 21, North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8DB – 01482 679270 Gartons of Yorkshire Ltd – 21, North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8DB – 01482 679270 googlemaps

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Vacant Shops in Beverley

July 16, 2009

Beverley Town Centre was again buzzing with people shopping; eating and drinking yet for some reason the empty commercial properties in Beverley Town Centre are what caught my attention. With Boots moving to the store vacated by Woolworths three smaller units they used will become vacant right the in very heart of Beverley and with the current economic situation is hard to see any new business’s starting up. Click on…

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The Earth Collection

June 27, 2009

The Earth Collection shop is located in Beverley town centre, they ensure that their entire manufacturing process is environmentally and socially responsible by continuing to reduce waste and emissions to air ground and water. Our dyes are exclusively withcut and they work only with dye houses that clean and recycle their waste water. The Earth Collection, your source for environmentally friendly clothing. The Earth Collection – 4 Beaver House, Butchers…

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Game Invader

June 22, 2009

There are lots of independent retailers in the Beverley Town Centre however one of them in particular is top of my own personal list purely for the products it sells. When Blockbuster Video and Choice Video closed down Beverley had no place you could go and trade in your old video games. Well that problem was solved when Game Invader arrived. Aside from video games they also sell collectibles such…

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Beverley Baptist Church

This Saturday Beverley town centre was a hive of activity, the market was in full swing and the locals were out in force on the high street enjoying the morning before the afternoon turned wet and miserable. The nice people from Beverley Baptist Church were out, they had a stall and were selling quality goods from the fare trade centre they were out promoting their sports day which took place…

June 21, 2009
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Graham Stuart in Beverley

Graham Stuart the MP for Beverley & Holderness is due in Beverley town centre this Saturday 20th June 2009 between 10 and 12 at Toll gravel where he will be holding one of his street surgery sessions. Having not been to one before I will try and make if for no other reason then to get a decent picture of the man we elect to voice our views in parliament….

June 19, 2009
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