Enterprising business student Nader Koder narrowly missed out on winning a regional Dragon’s Den style contest. Nader, 18, who is studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the College’s Gallows Lane campus, pitched his Eco-exerciser idea to a panel of four judges and came a close second to North Lindsey College student Milo Hotchin. Beverley resident Nader, who plans to study accounting and finance at university said: “I…
Amanti, a Beverley based gift, home & interiors shop, has been acknowledged as one of the UK’s best gift retailers in the prestigious Greats Retail Awards. The premier awards for the gift industry, the Greats have become the ultimate accolade, recognizing the top independent and multiple gift retailers nationally and regionally. Amanti is one of only five shops to make the shortlist for ‘Independent Gift Retailer of the Year’ for…
New survey reveals that 71 per cent of Brits believe 2011 will be a financially tougher year for local businesses than 2010. Local newsagents voted Britain’s most important high street businesses. A local entrepreneur is launching a major campaign to help save local businesses following a new survey revealing that 71 per cent of Brits believe 2011 will be a tougher year for local businesses than 2010. Tom Salter, who…
Anti Social Behaviour – Molescroft -This month has seen a great deal of challenges for the Neighbourhood Team with events that are planned for well in advance such as the Beverley Bonfire and others less prepared for as the arctic conditions which have gripped not only Beverley but the UK towards the end of the month. From the teams perspective the Beverley Bonfire was a great event which attracted large…
Tax Inspectors have increased powers Tracy Hutty, Tax Partner The cba Partnership, Chartered Accountants in Beverley Under the new coalition Government, Tax Inspectors are being given increased powers when undertaking investigations. Unfortunately, the HM Revenue & Customs shows no mercy, selecting cases at random, regardless of age, size or previous performance. It is thought that this year alone 150,000 businesses in the UK will be confronted with invasive Income Tax…
Local phone and broadband provider KC has set eight young people on the road to careers by giving them apprenticeships at the company. The apprentices have begun working for KC in a variety of roles including engineering, data and systems analysis, publishing production and marketing. KC has employed the young people from Hull and the East Riding as part of the its ongoing commitment to investing in the local community,…
Strawberry, one of East Yorkshire’s leading marketing and design agencies, is celebrating the success of its recent fund raising drive in support of breast cancer research. Strawberry, along with six of its clients including Gosschalks Solicitors, MKM, Dee, Atkinson & Harrison, Green Planet Solutions, Abbey Medical Group and BSC Solutions, gave its website a bright pink make over and raised over £1,400 for Breast Cancer Campaign’s: Wear it Pink Day…
Beverley Racecourse has a new resident, a Larkin Toad. The toad was purchased by the racecourse at a recent auction where the toads that formed the Larkin Toad Trail were sold off for charity. Charlotte Brader, Business Development & Marketing Executive at Beverley said; “He is lovely, we have big plans for the toad and we are sure visitors to the course will appreciate him being there.” Neat Toad was…
After a summer of transport industry shows throughout the UK, specialist logistics and driver training provider TIR Training Services is returning to its roots by sponsoring the Truckers Summer BBQ, Driffield Showground, on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. TIR is an associate sponsor of the event, which is part of the popular Truckfest series of truck-themed festivals featuring family entertainment, stalls, live music and a truckers’ “It’s A Knockout”….
Divine Clark PR makes you and your business shine. For blue sky thinkers, anything is possible – Divine Clark PR provides a tailored PR service to both businesses and individuals – no job is too big or too small. With flair and flexibility the team enjoys going the extra mile to gain maximum coverage. The objective is to deliver strategic PR consultancy which has a significant impact on your profile….
Located within the heart of this historic East Yorkshire Market Town, the Beverley Office of Stanifords.com provides a wide variety of properties to suit all requirements. We assure a first class and truly professional service, whether buying or selling, you can expect to receive help from qualified, knowledgeable and experienced staff who will be on hand to assist in every step of the way. With two superbly situated branches, as…
The Beverley Renaissance Partnership is holding a Workshop today, Thursday 1st April at County Hall. The purpose of this workshop is to launch the new project teams that will be responsible for the delivery of projects in the forthcoming year. The following five project teams have been established based on the projects ability to attract funding, have the biggest impact and be achievable within the next 12 months; Events &…
HU17.net was launched in June 2009 as side project though has evolved into a portal providing information, pictures and video of the events that happen in Beverley and surrounding areas. The web site is visited by thousands of people of mixed age grounds, of different backgrounds and with a Variety of interests though they each of the people has an interest in what is happening in Beverley. For a small…
Beverley’s ‘Beverley & District Chamber of Trade’ met at the Beverley Arms Hotel yesterday where special guest speaker Duncan Lewis of Business Link gave an informative and thought provoking talk entitled ‘How to Have the Edge over Your Competitor’. Duncan conducts several short exercises that encouraged those at the meeting to look more closely at the things they were good and what they do well. Duncan also gave advice to…
The Beverley Economy & Tourism Group has indentified and is creating five focus groups to tackle each of the niche issues highlighted. The group, which is made up of a number of people from the business, tourism, local council, sports clubs and event management organisations. Creative Industries Business + Retail Space Co-ordination of town marketing / Visitor offer Events & Festivals Heroes Welcome Initiative Coach Parking Heritage Signs ‘Brown Signs’…
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 Renaissance Partnership invited representatives from organisations within the town to an initial meeting on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at County Hall in Beverley. Organisations included Beverley Town Council, Beverley and District Chamber of Trade, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, Beverley Minster, St Mary’s Church and Beverley Market Traders Association. The purpose of this group is to be action driven and to develop some of the recommendations outlined within the Draft Beverley…
