Over £1000 was raised last Saturday for the Teenage Cancer Trust at a fundraising event at Beverley Leisure Centre. Molescroft Mum Sylvia Hood organised the evening of sport and music to raise funds in memory of her son David who sadly died of bone cancer at the age of 18 in June 2007. Sylvia was delighted with the amount raised and said afterwards “The evening was a great success and…
A complete presentation for any venue – large or small. The show paints a colourful, musical picture of the days when music hall was seen as the great, traditional, British entertainment. It carries its own scenic setting, sound equipment and lighting if required. Can be given on stage or off. Running time for the complete show is about one hour forty minutes. There are two distinct “halves” which allow for…
Beverley Festival once again comes up trumps as it starts to announce it headline acts that will appear in the town. This year’s event has a truly Scottish theme with the dynamic fiddle playing of Blazin’ Fiddles, and hit makers The Proclaimers, who will finish off the festival on the Sunday night in its traditional fiery style. To launch the festival on the Friday night will be the lead singer…
A fundraising event for the Teenage Cancer Trust will take place at 7pm on Saturday 13 March at Beverley Leisure Centre. Organised by Molescroft mum Sylvia Hood, the event aims to raise funds in memory of her son David who sadly died of bone cancer at the age of 18 in June 2007. David loved sport and music and his mum has arranged a programme of fitness and acoustic music…
Friends and family gathered at the Royal Oak, Cartwright Lane, Beverley to celebrate Phil Crockett’s 40th birthday. The surprise party was organised by Phil’s wife Katie with the help of Lillian & Cyril Middleton, Simon & Sarah Fearnley, Simon & Vanessa Burns and Andy Holey. Phil arrived at the party at 8pm expecting to meet a small group of friends for pre-dinner drinks but was instead greeted by the cheers…
Beverley based cover band Reloaded will be performing live confirming they will be entertaining the locals at their ‘home ground’ The Sun Inn next month. The group are scheduled to perform live on the 6th March 2010 Band member Hafi told HU17.net; “Its only our 2nd gig since the new years gig at the kings head so we are really looking forward to playing, especial at the Sun because its…
People from Beverley enjoyed an evening of live music, at Toll Gavel Church in Beverley nearly 200 people gathered to listen to music performed by Adam Walker on flute and Sally Pryce on the Harp. The musicians performed a number of pieces to an appreciative audience. In Panizzi there was more live music from Val Marshall as part of the Thursday Night Panizzi Playlist. Diners at Panizzi Deli & Wine…
From Friday, 12 February, a free digital film and sound archive with access to footage which brings the region’s past to life will open to all. People using the award-winning new archive will be able to see the region after the blitz, local industry, life in the towns and villages of the East Riding and even the wreckage of the Howden R38 Airship crash in 1921. Sound archives including interviews…
The Panizzi Thursday evening Playlist night this week saw a dazzling performance by Acoustic Guitarist John Copley. John’s powerful, heart rendering voice, combined with his beautiful guitar accompaniment, presented the audience with a number of his own compositions, comprising mainly of emotive love-songs, with thought provoking lyrics that I’m sure everybody in the room could relate to. John also refreshingly reinvented an eclectic mix of cover songs including “Creep” by…
Walk through Saturday Market on a typical Saturday night, and chances are you might feel a little blown away by the flurry of chilly-looking young drinkers charging from pub to pub. The idea might seem a little off putting, but as a young ‘Beverlorian’ myself, I can safely recommend that you take an hour or so out to test what they’re all so excited about. The truth is the nightlife…
Panizzi Deli and Wine Bar, located just within the North Bar of Beverley offers a unique and atmospheric experience for all to enjoy. Indulge your’ senses in a sip of fine wine, savour the taste and allow yourself the belief for just a moment, that you have been whisked away to an intimate winery in the foothills of Tuscany, the rustic surroundings and authentic Italian food will not falter this…
Cherri V a rising pop star performed live at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College. Cherri V was described by MTV as a ‘Janet Jackson style singer’ with a songwriting talent that deserves to be nurtured. Cherri V who has a single out now called Skool Daze performed three songs before signing autographs for the pupils. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
A new exhibition opens this week at the Beverley Guildhall, entitled ‘1960s Beverley.’ As the title suggests, this exhibition looks at how the town was influenced by the 1960s in terms of aspects such as planning changes, fashion, music and new innovations. Fiona Jenkinson, Curator of the Beverley Guildhall, said: “We decided to take a different approach to Beverley’s history this time, but this has been a difficult exhibition to…
Pictures from the Schools’ Music Service & Friends of East Riding Youth Orchestras Winter Concert held at Longcroft School. There were performances by East Riding Intermediate Wind Band, East Riding Percussion Ensemble, and East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=417] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Bar Fusion in Beverley held an evening of live entertainment with Soul Patrol performing. The band that as the name suggests kept the party goers happy with their music. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=408] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Reloaded performed in Beverley this evening at the Norwood Recreation Ground, the event is to help highlight an under used venue. As soon as ban started playing the dance floor quickly filled as the group belted out tune after tune. Tom Anderson, Norwood Recreation Ground Committee Member, Lawn Bowls Champion & former boxer… HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
Bebe Vox was in Beverley performing live in two different Beverley Schools. The talented singer who is set to release a single on the 26th April got the kids rocking! Bebe spoke with HU17.net saying: “I am touring 100 schools across the UK doing assemblies to promote myself and my new single and doing as many gigs as I can.” “All I dreamed about is being a singer, my songs…
In association with “Simply Elliegance” – a hire company in Sproatley – FOLS presented a Prom Dress Fashion show with great success. The evening began with an introduction from Ellie Birch (the owner) – escorted onto the stage by Tom Blanchard and Jack Leigh (both yr 11) in full tuxedo! Compare Sheenagh Rollison (chair of FOLS), donning a maroon evening gown, was escorted by her 15yr old son Matt, introducing…