The achievements of four groups of young people from Bridlington, Beverley, Haltemprice and Holderness who took part in the National Citizen Service this summer were celebrated at Willerby Manor Hotel.
Chris Cyprus took up painting after developing testicular cancer. The illness changed the direction of his life as enforced inactivity made him start to observe and consider the importance of the things around him. Among these was the role of allotments within the community
An open day held at Beverley’s Queensgate Allotments has not only raised awareness of the benefits of ‘growing your own’ fruit and vegetables, it has also raised over £450 for charity.
Beverley Town Council in association with the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) is holding an Open Allotments Day on Sunday 29th July from 12 noon until 4pm on the Queensgate site.
Coletta & Tyson are inviting people to join them at1.30pm to help raise money for Greenfingers & listen to some of informative talks while enjoying a hot drink and cake.
TV gardening guru and celebrity Charlie Dimmock will open this year’s Beverley Festival of Christmas. Charlie, who made shot to fame thanks to her hands-on approach on BBC’s Ground Force programme, is performing in panto at Bridlington Spa. But she is taking time out from her busy schedule to pop to Beverley to open the annual event, the high spot of Beverley’s Christmas festivities. The ceremony will take place in…
The iconic structure of the Humber Bridge will provide a stunning backdrop and host location for residents and visitors to welcome the Olympic Flame as the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay passes through the East Riding en route to the capital next year. Residents and visitors will be able to welcome the torch’s arrival in the East Riding and celebrate the achievements of the torchbearers from 18 June 2012 as…
Molescroft Grange Farm located on the outskirts of Beverley will be expanding it’s community involvement & reducing the large waiting list for allotments in East Yorkshire* by providing allotments by the 1st March 2012. The Molescroft Grange Community Allotments Association, set up by Barry Love, John Whalley (interim Treasurer & Chairman, both members of the local community), & Tamara Hall (Pictured above; interim Secretary, Molescroft Grange Farm), would like local…
Beverley Outdoor Furniture stock a wide range of high end rattan garden furniture which is available in stock now, to buy online, or direct from their warehouse at Barmston Road, Beverley. Beverley Outdoor Furniture aim to bring the comforts of the indoors to the outdoors – and they specialize in rattan garden sofa sets and dining sets in various sizes and colours. The rattan furniture is made from a strong…
As part of their keen interest to involve local schools, community groups and local businesses, the Beverley in Bloom organizers have donated a host of summer bedding plants to the children at Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup. The organisers have provided a wide range of bright and colourful summer flowers for the young budding gardeners to pot up such as marigolds, lobelias and of course everyone’s one favourite: ‘‘bizzy…
St John of Beverly Roman Catholic Primary School, Yorkshire, one of only a handful of schools across the country to be listed in the National Garden Scheme’s (NGS) The Yellow Book 2011, opens its gates to the public July 15 and 17. Pupils at the school are very excited about this recognition of their efforts. St John’s has embraced gardening fully into their curriculum. Inspired by Assistant Headteacher Jonathan Roe…
Beverley’s schoolchildren are ready to get their hands dirty to take part in this year’s Beverley in Bloom. Beverley In Bloom Supporters, the volunteers who are behind the event in conjunction with Beverley Town Council, have encouraged schools and groups in the area to do their part to make Beverley look beautiful this year. Each school will hopefully receive 15 bags of compost from Focus DIY, and will be offered…
Welcome to all our new volunteers! This is the latest news on what is happening with Beverley in Bloom. At present we are visiting schools, garden centres and local youth groups to see how they can help us to make Beverley beautiful. Already four schools have shown their interest and Focus DIY have offered to to provide compost, plants and containers for any school that gets involved. We are also…
Pupils at St John of Beverley RC Primary School are celebrating double gold medals in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom Awards and also in Beverley in Bloom. The green-fingered pupils also won the coveted Young People’s Award for being the best school in the county competition. Every member of the school community has been involved in the school’s growing success. This year parents, pupils and staff created a World War…
The Beverley in Bloom Awards were presented this week by Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot. Individuals, schools and businesses were all recognised for their floral display achievements. St John of Beverley RC Primary School won the Educational Endeavour. Businesses that received awards included some of the most colourful establishments in the town this summer. Beverley Racecourse, The Tea Cosy in Highgate, The Green Dragon in Saturday Market and The Royal…
Chesterman Tree Care are a new Beverley business ready to deal with any domestic and commercial horticultural or arboricultural issue. Experienced in all areas of the business, from climbing and arboriculture to surveying and horticulture, Chesterman Tree Care are capable of handling any type of business, no matter how big or small. One of their main areas of expertise is dealing with the management of trees. They offer crown lifting,…
The Gardening Year Course will run in Beverley taking place at St Mary’s Parish Hall, Beverley each and every Friday from 2nd October 2009 through to 25th June 2010 between 9.30am and 3.00pm This course will give delegates the knowledge to develop, care for and enjoy their garden throughout the year. As well as increasing your gardening knowledge the course will be an enjoyable and social experience. There will be…
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