Beverley Remembrance Sunday

November 8, 2009

Beverley today remembered those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge and Graham Stuart MP for Beverley and Holderness were among those placed Poppy wreaths in Memorial Garden. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=262] HU17.net…

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Beverley Lions Bonfire Night 2009

November 6, 2009

Beverley Lions pulled off another great night with their annual bonfire and fireworks display at the Beverley Westwood, the Mayor of Beverley got the night underway when he started bonfire that soon took the chill out of the air. Organisers, the Beverley Lions were very pleased with the turn out estimating around 6,000 people came to the bonfire and fireworks display. The Beverley Westwood is taken over for an evening…

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Keldmarsh Primary School Welcome Lemgo Visitors

November 5, 2009

Keldmash Primary School in Beverley today had a special visit with the Mayor of Beverley and guest from Germany. The visit is part directly connect with ‘ShRINC’ a collaborative project between East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s school improvement service and the Schulamt in the Kreis Lippe region of Germany. Full details to follow…. Related Links Beverley and Lemgo Officials Meet Lemgo Fire Fighters in Beverley Pupils From Twined Town Visit

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Pupils From Twinned Town Visit Beverley

November 5, 2009

Two primary schools in Beverley are due to receive a visit today from a German school based in Beverley’s twinned town of Lemgo in Germany. The visit has been arranged as part of a project called sharing resources for innovation and cohesion (SHRINC) and pupils and teachers from the Suedschule in Lemgo and representatives from the Stadtisches Museum Lemgo will visit Keldmarsh and Molescroft Primary Schools for a two day…

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Dig For Britain Poppy Appeal in Beverley

November 2, 2009

Beverley Garden Centre held a Dig for Britain themed day to help raise the awareness for the Poppy Appeal. The Garden Centre in Woodmansey had a selection of stalls including one that was being looked after Iris Newbald, an 84 year old Veteran of the Womens Land Army. Ken Marshall a Verteran of the Royal Air Force was there to support the day two. Iris Newbald, a Veteran of the…

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Beverley Lions Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks

Each year the Beverley Lions Club organise their Annual Fireworks Display on Guy Fawkes Night, which this year is on Thursday 5th November and will take place as usual on the Beverley Westwood adjacent to Westwood Road. The Bonfire which is provided by the Beverley Town Council will be lit at  7-15 pm by the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor David Elvidge, together with President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian…

October 26, 2009
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Beverley Brass Band 40th Anniversary

October 24, 2009

The Beverley Brass Band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a concert at Toll Gavel Methodist Church. Mick Carter who founded the band was there as the Beverley Brass Band show cased their future, the youth section that included a solo performance by Catherine of Annie’s Song. The junior section of the Beverley Brass Band played three pieces before the interval and was the first time they had performed in public….

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East Riding Poppy Appeal Launch

October 22, 2009

The Poppy Appeal in the East Riding was jointly launched in Beverley, by the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Hon. Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister and the Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Matthews. Pictured : Councillor Christopher Matthews, Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Mr. Alan Higbee, MBE, Chairman, Royal British Legion East Riding of Yorkshire The Hon. Mrs. Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Lord-Lieutenant of…

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Beverley & Lemgo Officials Meet

October 16, 2009

Mayor of  Beverley and Lemgo Mayor Dr. Reiner Austermann today exchanged gifts and ideas with their clerks, discussing The Beverley Food Festival, Armed Forces Day and the twining of the Towns and Fire Service. The Lemgo party where then taken to The Beverley Guildhall for a very informative guided tour of Beverley Town Councils historic home. Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge & Mayor of Lemgo Dr. Reiner Austermann Helen Watson…

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SSAFA

October 15, 2009

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) – Forces Help What is SSAFA Forces Help? The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help is the national charity helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and the families of both. Bernadette Grimes MBE Branch Secretary, SSAFA in East Yorkshire with Mayor of Beverley SSAFA Volunteers with BBernadette Grimes MBE at the…

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Skate Park Cleaned Up

October 10, 2009

Beverley Skate Park was cleaned up by the people who use it with the help of the East Riding of Yorkshire Detached Team. Laura Townsend, Dean Walters and Vicky Bolton were joined by the Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge engaged with the with skaters who showed great maturity and pulling on the not so flattering Youth Tidy Up vests and got stuck in. Broken glass, plastic bottles, bricks and even…

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Beverley in Bloom Awards

September 29, 2009

Shop keepers, gardeners, schools and allotment owners from Beverley all gathered this evening at Norwood Methodist Church for the annual Beverley in Bloom awards. Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was on hand to present awards to the winners. Norwood Methodist Church was full with standing room only as Chris Dawson; Chairman of Beverley in Bloom along with the Mayor of Beverley handed out cups and certificates to the winners pausing…

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Flower and Vegetable Show

September 28, 2009

Pictures from the Flower and Vegetable Show that took place this Sunday at Croft Garden Centre, Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge and his partner Janet were on hand to present the winners with their trophies. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of your photo by sending an email to paul@hu17.net [nggallery id=188]…

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Fat Boy

September 27, 2009

Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was back on official duty this Sunday, while he was inside Croft Garden centre conducting his official business we took the chance to give his mode of transport the once over! His Harley Davidson which he calls ‘Fat Boy’ that was parked outside and was getting plenty of attention from passers by… Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of…

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Beverley Local Food Awards

September 24, 2009

The Beverley Food Awards that acknowledge the best local food producers in a selection of categories (Best Jam, Pickle, Sausage, Savoury Pie, Dairy Product, Drink and for the most Innovative Meat Dish, Vegetable Dish and Desert) were held today at the Tickton Grange Hotel. The competition is part of the Beverley Food Festival that takes place on Sunday October 4th. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are…

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Farewell to Town Clerk

September 22, 2009

Helen Ball the Town Clerk of Beverley is given a send of by friends and council members at the Beverley Guildhall. Helen was presented with a number of gifts including a apple tree and picture of the allotments in Beverley. Current Mayor of Beverley Daivd Elvidge and former mayors with Helen Ball Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us…

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Beverley Food Festival 2009

September 17, 2009

Click here for pictures and video from the Beverley Food Festival 2009 All the ingredients are being mixed together for the fourth annual Beverley Food Festival, on Sunday October 4th 2009.  Organised by Beverley Town Council, the event will see the Market Place come alive with the tempting tastes and alluring aromas from upwards of seventy stalls, which will be selling local produce from the East Riding of Yorkshire. There…

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Battle of Britain Memorial Service

September 13, 2009

St Mary’s Church in Beverley held their annual Battle of Britain Memorial Service; the service was attended by local officials including the Mayor of Beverley David Eldvidge. Those arriving for the service were welcomed by members of the Central & East Yorkshire Air Wing Cadets, Squadron 399 Beverley. Mayor of Beverley David Eldvidge talks with members of 399 Beverley Air Cadets. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these…

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