The 413th Mayor of Beverley will be chosen later this month using Zoom virtual meeting technology. Beverley Town Council says the move to do this signals its determination to continue its civic traditions despite the lockdown.
The ancient office of the Mayor of Beverley dates back to 1573. It is usually passed on each May at the annual Mayormaking ceremony at Beverley’s Guildhall.
Deputy Mayor Cllr Tom Astell says the installation of signs around Beverley thanking key workers is a small but powerful gesture.
Beverley’s Deputy Mayor comments after Beverley Town Council announced they will be installing 20 signs around the town.
Beverley Town Council has sent a card to the inspirational Captain Tom Moore who turned 100 today.
As the nation struggles during the Covid-19 pandemic, Captain Tom has captured the hearts of everyone while raising over £30M for the NHS Charities.
Chat, a charity shop on the Swinemoor Estate has celebrated 20 years of serving the local community.
Manager Trevor Green who was one of the founders of the venture says it is remarkable that they have lasted two decades.
Beverley High School celebrated the festive season with their annual concert at Beverley Minster.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols featured their students who performed a host of festive carols and musical performances.
Special Christmas events will be held at markets in Beverley and Pocklington to entertain shoppers in the run-up to the festive holidays.
Seasonal entertainment and Christmas Eve markets are some of the events planned, organised jointly by the market traders and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Mayor of Beverley Duncan Jack says tickets for his New Year’s Charity dance are selling fast. He also adds that anyone wanting to come should book soon to avoid disappointment.
Taking place on New Year’s Eve at the Beverley Memorial, the event will be used to raise money for local charities supported by the mayor.
The Beverley Christmas Festival of Food & Drink will take place later this month. The event has proved popular over the years since first being held.
Organised by Beverley Town Council and Beverley Minster the event promises to be a tasty treat in the run up to Christmas.
Beverley Westwood Lions will be hosting their annual Bonfire & Fireworks on Tuesday 5 November.
The hugely popular event promises as ever to be a spectacular one that is sure to draw in massive crowds.
Food will be at the forefront of peoples mind this Sunday when the hugely popular Beverley Food Festival takes place.
Thousands of people will head to the town for the signature event that celebrates the very best of local produce.
When Beverley Town Council organised the first Food Festival in 2006, little did they know it would go on to be an annual success enjoyed by thousands of people.
The original idea was to bring a few producers from Beverley’s rural hinterland into the town centre to help celebrate local food, so on a crisp Sunday morning in 2006, thirty-five producers set up their stalls along with a small Food Theatre.
Beverley Town Tennis Club marked their 100th Anniversary with a special event at their clubhouse.
Founded in 1919 the club captain says they are still going strong while he also adds the club are due to make improvements.
A classic car owner from South Cave says that the Classic Car Show in Beverley is a fantastic showcase for the motors on display.
Martin Cleveland also adds that he feels more event like this should be held in Beverley given its popularity.
East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club says they are certainly looking forward to their show in Beverley this week.
Club Secretary Bill Barratt says they will have over 300 classic vehicles on show. While he also adds it will be the biggest event to date.
Beverley Town Council will be hosting a Great Get Together later this month. The event was set up in the memory of MP Jo Cox.
This will be the third year that Beverley Town Council have staged the event and all residents are invited.
Beverley will again welcome the classic cars as the local motoring club host their Midsummer Gathering in the town.
A hugely popular event organised by the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club it is a must for all the family.
A children’s nursery will bring down the curtain on its milestone anniversary celebrations with an open day to highlight the progress they have made during the last 21 years.
Educare Nursery embarked on a year of celebrations in May 2018 to commemorate its 20th anniversary with a programme of special events.
Beverley Town Council’s Lib Dem group leader, Cllr Denis Healy has congratulated Cllr Duncan Jack on his appointment as Mayor of Beverley.
Cllr Jack will be supported by his wife Joy in the role. He replaced the outgoing Mayor, Bryan Pearson at an event held at the Beverley Guildhall.