Samaritans Marathon Row on Market Cross In Beverley

Samaritans Marathon Row on Market Cross In Beverley
May 28, 2024

With Samaritans being Charity of the Year for the TCS London Marathon 2024, Hull Samaritans set their own challenges to coincide with the internationally-recognised event.

Supporters Michael Starkey and Callum Norsworthy rowed a 24 hour non-stop relay on the Market Cross in Beverley, from 1.00pm Saturday 20th April to 1.00pm Sunday 21st April.

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Have Your Say On New Proposed Town Entry Signs For Beverley

Have Your Say On New Proposed Town Entry Signs For Beverley
June 23, 2023

A new town entry sign is being developed by Beverley Town Council and they want your input.

Several places have bespoke entry signs that illustrate something about the town or village where they are located.  Several city landmarks are depicted in abstract designs in these murals, which have been funded by Hull City Council in recent years.

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An Airborne Photo Of Beverley Raises Funds For Daisy Appeal

An Airborne Photo Of Beverley Raises Funds For Daisy Appeal
March 7, 2023

The proceeds from a calendar that shows a bird’s eye view of Beverley have helped kick off a leading medical research charity’s 2023 fundraising campaign.

Originally launched to compensate for the effects of Covid, the Daisy Appeal was presented with £1,000 by Beverley and District Civic Society.

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Christmas Lights Switch On Event Axed But Town Will Get More Lights

Christmas Lights Switch On Event Axed But Town Will Get More Lights
November 6, 2018

Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal will not be staging an event this year in the town centre. News of their decision means the only event will take place at the Flemingate retail park.

A spokesperson for the group said that there were better ways to spend money. They felt it made more sense to increase the volume of lights rather than pay for an event.

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Town Centre The Focal Point For Christmas Lights Switch On

Town Centre The Focal Point For Christmas Lights Switch On
October 23, 2017

Plans for the Beverley Christmas Lights Switch on have been released with the focus of the event being staged around the centre of Beverley at the Market Cross.

While the main lights in the town centre will already be illuminated, the Beverley Lions Christmas Tree on the Market Cross will be switched on to officially mark the start of festive period in the town.

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Big Crowds Gather For Beverley’s Christmas Light Switch On

Thousands Turn Out For Beverley's Christmas Light Switch On
November 27, 2016

Thousands of people gathered in Saturday Market as the Christmas Lights in Beverley were officially switched on by the Mayor of Beverley Cllr Robert Begnett.

Once formalities were completed at the Market Cross a festive parade led by the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade led the crowds through the streets to lighting up the various trees.

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