The East Riding Festival of Words 2018 – the new look literature festival running from 18-21 October – has unveiled its exciting programme of children’s events.
Featuring a variety of authors, energetic storytelling, and a healthy dose of toilet humour, weekend events will take place in Bridlington, Goole, and Beverley.
The UK’s first double-decker inflatable theme park has opened at Beverley’s Flemingate centre, marking a major milestone in the development of East Yorkshire’s fastest-growing retail and leisure destination.
The opening of Inflata Nation means Flemingate is now 95% let, with footfall continuing to grow strongly.
Parkway Cinema in Beverley will screening a special documentary for one night only that tells the story of one of the most iconic aircraft the humble Spitfire.
Credited for helping change the course of the World War II, the Spitfire has been a nations favourite for decades for both its beauty and what it achieved during the countries darkest hours.
The UK’s first ever dual-level ‘double-decker’ inflatable theme park is set to put the bounce into Beverley.
And the family-friendly new venue will also boast the UK’s biggest ball pool – home to a staggering 200,000 plastic spheres!
The Viewfinder Photographic Society, based in Skidby, will be welcoming Jonathan Chritchley, one of the world’s foremost photographers, to Beverley at the end of April.
Jonathan, who was named amongst the ‘Top 100 Photographers of All Time’ by the Sunday Times will be in Beverley at the Parkway Cinema on 30 April.
Parkway Cinema Beverley has revealed the ten most popular films they screened in the town in 2017 with blockbuster Dunkirk topping the list.
Other notable films in the list include the new Star Wars epic, the Last Jedi which was the third overall despite only arriving on the silver screens in mid December.
Buzz Comedy will make a welcomed return to Beverley as they bring their popular Comedy nights back to the Market Town.
John Marshall, who has discovered some of the biggest names in the industry will return to Beverley after quitting the town following a move to Hornsea.
Out of town retail park Flemingate have been given a much needed boost ahead of Christmas after the council approved an application for a taxi rank on the site.
Located just under a mile away from the Town Centre party goers will now be able to grab a taxi to get home or back into the town centre.
A documentary charting the life of footballing legend Kenny Dalglish called ‘Kenny’ is to be shown at Parkway Cinema this Sunday.
‘Kenny’ is an incredible feature film that tells the unique story of a man whose life and career have become entwined with the fortunes of his adopted city, Liverpool.
Dementia Friendly East Riding is a local charity based in the Beverley area and celebrates almost twelve months of supporting people with dementia, their carer`s and families.
It`s success has led to a point where there is a need to recruit additional trustees and volunteers to help carry through the intended programme for 2018.
Irving Berlin`s White Christmas will be screened by popular demand for those people living with dementia their families and carer`s on Thursday 30 November 11.15 am at the Parkway Cinema in Beverley.
The epic film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney will be shown in full colour on the big screen and includes dementia friendly features.
Beverley residents will embrace their inner ‘elf’ when Starbrite Studios School of Performing Arts students present their production of Elf Jr. The Musical.
The show features 60 Starbrite students, aged between 3 and 16 years, and premieres on Sunday 3 December 2017 at The Parkway Cinema.
Sophie Hannah returns to the festival to talk about her new psychological thriller, a book that has been described since its publication in August as “her absolute best” by Liz Nugent, her “best contemporary novel to date” by the Sunday Times, and “explosive” by Heat Magazine. Indeed Did You See Melody? is a gripping standalone page-turner about the most famous murder victim in America – except… what if she is not dead?
Beverley Film Society have welcomed the news that the Parkway Cinema Beverley has been shortlisted in the Screen Awards.
Beverley Film Society, who voted to move their regular screenings to the Parkway Cinema using the first dedicated cinema space in its history.
Lit Up Festival presents Chris Ryan on Friday 13 October. He will be at Parkway Cinema in Beverley at 7.30pm.
In today’s increasingly hostile climate people are anxious about how to keep themselves safe.
Long before La La Land there was Judy Garland, star of stage and screen, larger than life in lavish Technicolor musicals.
Lovers of a bygone age and the golden screen can expect Hollywood with the lid off on Sunday 15 October when The International Judy Garland Club’s Gary Horrocks promises to reveal little known stories and personal insights from behind the scenes before screening two rarely seen films at Parkway Cinema Beverley.
Parkway Cinema in Beverley say they are delighted to be shortlisted for the Screen Awards adding that is it great that the efforts the team go to are being recognised.
Parkway Cinema Beverley has been shortlisted as Cinema of the Year in the category for cinemas with 24 screens or less will now have to wait until later this month to see if they have won.
Gary Horrocks – writer, IT/information professional and editor of “Judy Garland – a Celebration” – discusses Beverley Film Society’s upcoming BIG SCREEN showcase of A Star is Born, Beverley Parkway Cinema, Sunday October 15th.
“‘A Star Is Born’, in all of its restored 181 minute glory, is very much Judy Garland’s triumph, conceived as a showcase for her extraordinary talent as a singer, dancer, actress and comedienne.