The British Trombone Society’s latest Trombone Day is to be held at the Hexagon Music Centre, Coltman Road, Beverley, HU17 9LP on Saturday 2nd October 2010. If you are a trombone player of any age and any standard, come along and get involved. Hopefully enough players will be found for a rendition of “76 trombones” as it should be played! The day is very informal with plenty of opportunity to…
Beverley Racecourse was full of people enjoying the races and there was plenty to at the Westwood Course. On track was a horse owned by The Queen, ‘Set To Music’ which was ridden by Tom Queally. Set To Music performed well finishing third in the 2.35 at Beverley. The Queens ‘Men’ were also in Beverley, members of the 72 Engineer Regiment were at the course as they enter the final…
Nick Quantrill was in Beverley today at the WHSmith store signing copies of his book ‘Broken Dreams’. Nick was kind enough to answer a few questions about being a writer, about his new book and if he plans on writing about Beverley. Tell me a bit about “Broken Dreams”? “Broken Dreams” is my first published novel and revolves around Private Investigator, Joe Geraghty. When a woman Geraghty is watching for…
It was a lovely evening and Wednesday Market was gently humming with the sound of happy diners enjoying the last of the day’s sunshine. Bar Fusion’s outside area was full so we went inside. This place oozes style and sophistication, the decor is modern and funky, large chandeliers twinkle over stylish seating and chunky furniture. We were greeted by a very friendly and helpful barman and after choosing from an…
Beverley Musical Theatre’s annual pantomime this year is Mother Goose, and its on from 23rd to 27th November at the Beverley Memorial Hall in Beverley. There are loads of songs and dances and comedy and booing and hissing. If folks want to be a part of it, they can come along to the first rehearsal of the panto this Wednesday 1st September at 7 30pm at Tickton Methodist Church. Anymore info needed,…
Richard Durrant will be appearing at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday 14 October 2010 at 7.30pm. He’s no stranger to delivering enchanting guitar performances that leave the hairs on the back of one’s neck standing up. Recent performances of the “Guitar Whisperer” have taken him to all corners of England where his rapidly growing audiences have enjoyed a guitar show like no other. In the constantly evolving,…
Rachel Harrington is a roots musician in the purest sense whose unique artistry captures the deep links between country, gospel and soul. Her songs tell of personal and mythical stories from the American West. Championed by Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2, her two acclaimed Americana albums both hit the top spot of the Euro-Americana Chart. She is currently touring the UK with her performances augmented by master guitarist and…
Bar Fusion concluded their Bank Holiday weekend of music by hosting two live acts. First up were a new act to Beverley, Harry David and Fern Elliot, who performed their own music and a few cover songs. They were followed by local band ‘Reloaded’ who performed to a packed crowd at the Wednesday Market night spot. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Seven-piece Hull band Soul Patrol were back in Beverley on Friday night performing at Bar Fusion, drawing in a crowd that was easily the biggest and best in the town. The band performed back-to-back soul favourites to a packed bar of people that were not afraid of letting their hair down on the dancefloor. Beverley’s top cover band, Reloaded, took to the same stage on Saturday evening, bringing to a conclusion the August…
Three members of the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade – Bethany Hoggard, Chole Ruddock and Chole Lound – have certainly done their bit to make a positive impact on our community this summer. Calling themselves ‘The Three Amigos’, the girls have been taking part in the Humberside Police Lifestyle Challenge 2010 which, in its 22nd year, is inviting thousands of young people aged 10 to 16 throughout the region…
Tribfest returned to Beverley again this year and the event certainly pulled in the crowds at the Beverley Polo Club near Tickton. Thousands enjoyed the live entertainment which was provided by some of the best tribute bands in the country. Aside from the live acts, there was plenty of other attractions Funfair rides, bouncy castles and massive inflatable slides were all on site for festival-goers to enjoy. James Radley, from…
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”….
A wonderful concert series, organised by the council’s arts development service, awaits East Riding concert-goers in the forthcoming season, bringing music to your doorstep from October 2010 through to May 2011. This season offers a wide variety of concerts at Beverley, Bridlington and Pocklington. The season opens in style with a welcome return from London Theatre Voices presenting ‘Opera, Opera, Opera’ at The Pocklington Arts Centre on Wednesday, 6 October…
‘NO SOUP!’ Productions was started in 2008 by Rosie Bristow and Kerrin Tatman in Beverley and is now in it’s 3rd year of business. After the success of ‘The Death of Isabella Bird’ in Beverley and ‘Wondering’ which went on tour around the country, NO SOUP has written another play, ‘Marvell at Midnight’. The production takes the audience to 1930’s Hull and follows the stories of a range of interesting…
A top Beverley Cocktail Bar has relaunched its menu with some jazzed-up changes to their food and drinks on offer. Bar Fusion in Wednesday Market has acquired a new chef and has added a great selection of cocktails too. This week Bar Fusion staff invited their customers to try free samples of the new menu while enjoying live music from a jazz band. The new-look cocktail bar is open from 5pm serving food, and…
Lee Kirkby is preparing to leave Beverley with a group of ten young people on mission to Uganda. The group is heading out to Kabale where they will spend two weeks developing and strengthening relationships with mission partners are the Cathedral. In order to make this trip possible each member of the team has had to raise £1,300. This Sunday the team will be commissioned at the Beverley Minster during a…
First show? I’ve been performing as a solo artist for over two years now, in various different venues all over the country including Beverley, Lincoln, Hull, Newcastle and many more. Since starting university studying creative music technology I have formed my own band where we play both my original material and unique takes on popular songs. The band consists of a drummer, bassist and myself on guitar and vocals. These…
The Beverley Musical Theatre ‘Off Shoots’ opened the doors for their first night of ‘Dazzle’ at the Beverley Memorial Hall. The production was very entertaining and if you missed it you can see it this Saturday. Tickets can be purchased on the door for just £6 and is suitable for all the family. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…