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Legion Celebrate 90th Anniversary

May 16, 2011

Members of the Royal British Legion celebrated their 90th anniversary by parading through Beverley today. They were joined by local dignatories, councillors and members of the public on a parade from North Bar Within, through into Saturday Market where the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Hon. Mrs Susan Cunliffe–Lister and Col. Paul Ash, Commandant of DST Leconfield, took the salute at Market Cross. From there they proceeded…

Currrent Beverley 10K Winner to Run in This Years Race

May 6, 2011

Members of Beverley Athletic Club are making the final preparations for this Sunday’s Hall Construction Beverley 10k which starts next to the Minster in Eastgate at 11.15. Amongst the field of 1200 runners are last year’s winner Darran Bilton, course record holder Andy Lyons and Beverley AC’s top runners James Pearson, Rob Snaith and Matt Chadwick. Bilton has an excellent record in the race but he has not beaten the…

Beverley 10k 2011 – Information for Spectators

May 5, 2011

The race starts at 11.15 next to the Minster in Eastgate and finishes in Wednesday Market. The fastest runners will complete the course in about 30 minutes while the slowest are expected to take no longer than 80 minutes. The race route passes along the following roads: • Wednesday Market • Lord Roberts Road • Champney Road • Lairgate • North Bar Within • North Bar Without • York Road…

The Royal British Legion Parade to be Held in Beverley

May 4, 2011

The Royal British Legion, on the 15th May 2011 will have been in existence for 90 years. The East Riding of Yorkshire County will be celebrating this occasion, on that day, with a parade through Beverley Town, followed by a service of thanksgiving and rededication at Beverley Minster. The Parade will set off at 1.30pm from the North Bar Within. It will be led by the band of the 150…

Local Elections:Neil Bant St. Marys Ward

April 14, 2011

My name is Neil Bant. I’m thirty six, married with two children and have lived around Beverley for 19 years. I went to Beverley Grammar School, gained my degree locally and now work for Kingston Communications. I am standing to represent the St. Marys Ward where I live. Some candidates standing do not live in our ward. I believe that having a candidate who lives within the ward they represent…

Market Cross Christmas Tree Raises Almost £1000

January 3, 2011

The Beverley Lions Christmas Tree is situated in the heart of Beverley Town Centre within Market Cross. “Light a Candle for a Loved One” is organised by Beverley Lions every Christmas inviting the people of the town to light a candle in memory of family members or friends, and also write a message to tie onto the Christmas tree. The Lions charge £1 for each candle and message,and this year…

Beverley Lions Delight at Market Cross Christmas Tree

November 24, 2010

The Beverley Lions Club have for the past 10 years been decorating the Market Cross with Christmas lights and erecting the Christmas Tree and this is done as a service activity to the people and the town of Beverley. Each year the President of the Beverley Lions Club and the Mayor of Beverley perform together this switch on ceremony and this year it carried out by Mr Paul James and…

Beverley Lions Market Cross Xmas Lights Switch On

November 19, 2010

The Beverley Lions Market Cross Xmas Lights will be switched on at 3-00pm on Saturday 20th November by the Mayor of Beverley Councillor Bessie Foot and the President of the Beverley Lions Club Paul James. The service will be conducted by Reverend Dianne Finch with the Introit of Silent Night by Janet Bates and carol singing by the children from the Beverley Minster County Primary School to music provided by…

Global Stars Set to Race in Cycling Weekend

July 2, 2010

Cycling stars from around the world will return to Beverley for a popular three day cycling weekend this month. Two British Olympic Gold medallists, a British World cycling champion and a bevy of international riders will top the bill for the East Yorkshire Classic cycling extravaganza. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for cultural services, housing and public protection at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “I am so pleased to…

Beverley Lions Review of 2009

January 27, 2010

The year started with our annual New Years Day Fun Run in Beverley which attracted 198 runners for either the 3k for the young ones , the 6k for the more athletic and the more competitive 10k for the various athletic club runners. This fun run is not a race but just a chance to shake off the Christmas excesses and many of the runners raise funds from sponsorship for…

Festival of Christmas Attracts Massive Crowds

December 14, 2009

The Beverley Christmas Festival was a great success 1000’s of people came to enjoy a wide range of live street acts, bands and to shop at the special Christmas Market with many traders dressing in Victorian costumes. The Beverley Lions were at Market Cross where people were invited for a small donation to light a candle for a loved one. This year’s Beverley Festival of Christmas, was a resounding success,…

New Ragamuffins Album

December 12, 2009

Beverley’s Ragamuffins have launched their much awaited second album titled ‘Beverley Bookends’. Jerry O’Connell and John Burgess with support from Tim Gaden and Phil Barber have written and recorded ten new songs all about Beverley. Songs featured on the album include, Market Cross, Towers Of Minster and Wezzo a song that reflects on good times spent on the Beverley Westwood when they were young lads. The CD is due to…

Beverley Lions Run for Fun 2009

December 9, 2009

The Beverley Lions are once again holding their annual Run For Fun on New Years Day to help banish those Christmas indulgencies and this will be the 20th time they have staged this event. As usual the run has three different distances, 3Km mainly for young children, families and even walkers etc, the 6Km mainly for those wanting a pleasant jog and the 10Km for the more serious runners etc….

Beverley RUFC 2010 Nude Calendar

December 2, 2009

The boys from Beverley Rugby Club have launched their 2010 Nude Fundraising Calendar. The calendar features the players bearing all in locations around the town from the clubs changing rooms and showers, the gym, the pub and even on the pitch in a daring game of naked rugby! The calendars have become a huge worldwide success over the last few years with copies being sold as far away as America,…

Beverley Christmas Lights Switch Video

November 22, 2009

The Beverley Christmas Lights were switched on by the Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge. The Beverley Pipe Band led a parade from Market Cross up Toll Gavel lighting all three of the Christmas trees with music from the Beverley Pipe Band. The Mayor of Beverley thanked the Beverley Christmas Lights appeal and the Beverley Lions before encouraging the crowds to count down from 10 before he flicked the switch. Additional…

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…

The Market Cross Hotel

August 3, 2009

Sharon & Brian invite you to The Market Cross Hotel, all rooms tastefully decorated and equipped with en-suite, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Market Cross Hotel also has an attractive non smoking dining room with a choice of menu, families very welcome with lunch being served between 12 – 2 daily. A fully licensed residential bar that has a selection of ales, lagers, spirits and wines, all major credit…

Homecoming Parade Images

July 23, 2009

The Yorkshire Regiment marched through the streets of Beverley today as over 20,000 people turned up to welcome them home from Iraq. The RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter got things started with a low fly by over the crowds that had gathered to show their appreciation to personnel of the Yorkshire Regiment. After a short ceremony at the specially closed North Bar the Yorkshire Regiment passed through North Bar marching…

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