‘Charity Cyclothon’ Raised Over £1,500

September 21, 2011

Military volunteers from the Defence School of Transport gave up their spare time to compete in a 12 hour Cyclothon against staff from the Tesco Store, Beverley on Saturday 17 September 2011. The event was supported and visited by, Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell, Vice Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Chad Chadwick and his Lady, Councillor Margaret Chadwick, Councillor David Elvidge, Councillor Kerri Harold, Councillor Dominic Peacock,…

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East Riding To Ring With The Sound of Music

September 21, 2011

Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company have secured the first amateur production of The Sound of Music for 2011. “This is a fantastic coup for our group of youngsters,” said Martin Cox, Chairman. “We had to get our bid in at the beginning of the year and because this production will be predominantly a youth production Josef Weinberger (the licensees) needed to be sure that we were capable of putting on…

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Discover The Beauty Benefits Of Herbs At Charity Event

September 21, 2011

A Beverley skincare specialist is inviting people to learn about the beauty benefits of home grown herbs at a charity event at Mires Beck Nursery later this month. Dr Katerina Steventon of FaceWorkshops will be talking about how herbs benefit our skin and how they can be used to reduce lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dry skin caused by an outdoor lifestyle and exposure to the elements. Katerina, who has a…

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Remarkable New Service: Sensing God @ Beverley Minster

September 20, 2011

Beverley Minster will be hosting a remarkable service on the afternoon of Saturday 1st October, from 1pm to 4pm. ‘Sensing God’ will be a service for people of all ages, for people with disabilities and people with none, to explore our environment though our senses and learn more about what God’s concern for our world is. The Revd Jeremy Fletcher, Vicar of Beverley Minster said; “We’re really excited about ‘Sensing…

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Linda Barker Opens St Nicholas School Garden

September 19, 2011

The sun shone as  Beverley St Nicholas primary school garden was reopened. The head teacher, Liz Pollard, welcomed all those who had turned out to join the celebrations. She then thanked celebrity interior designer Linda Barker for joining them. Cerys Burgin and Chloe Heselton chose to work on the garden as their project for the Humberside Police lifestyle project. With the support and help of family, siblings, friends and extended…

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REVEAL: Hull & East Riding Open Studios 2011

September 9, 2011

Over 60 selected contemporary artists and craftspeople living and working in Hull and the East Riding will invite you into their studios, galleries and warehouses on the weekends of 24 & 25 September in Hull; 1 & 2 October in Hull & East Riding and 8 & 9 October in East Riding for REVEAL: Hull & East Riding Open Studios 2011. There are three Beverley based artists taking part in…

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Beverley Literature Festival 2011

September 8, 2011

This year’s Beverley Literature Festival, which takes place 6 – 16 October, is as special as ever and packed with top-quality events for readers of all tastes.  Margaret Drabble will be talking about her collected short-stories; two of our foremost crime-thriller writers, Val McDermid and Mark Billingham, will share a platform with best-selling thriller writer Tom Rob Smith; and Jon Ronson, who has done so much to reveal the stranger…

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Rohan Clothing Company Launches StrideFit

September 7, 2011

Original British technical clothing company, Rohan, has teamed up with celebrity personal trainer Matt Roberts to help people enjoy the benefits of walking – with a new, free walking fitness programme, ‘Rohan StrideFit’, which launches in Beverley on 24 September 2011. Research shows that although 60% of adults in Yorkshire and the Humber would like to walk outside for exercise more often1, 10% don’t know how to get started and…

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Beverley Minster Virger Releases CD

September 7, 2011

For three years Beverley Minster virger Neil Pickford has been penning a series of humorous articles on his life as someone ‘downstairs’ in one of the busiest and biggest parish churches in England. Now, for the first time, you can hear the author as he reads a selection of the 150 articles in the series so far produced. “Three Chairs – Neil Pickford reads the best Views from the Vestry”, …

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Beverley Gets A Makeover

September 5, 2011

The Search is on for the Face of New Salon Chain Beau & Joli A local salon based in Beverley is part of an expansion of independent, affordable, boutique ‘super salons’ opening across Yorkshire and is currently celebrating its launch by calling out for local, healthy, natural beauties to apply to become ‘the face’ of the brand through its ‘Beauty from the Inside out’ campaign aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles….

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Out & About With Fantasia Legends

September 5, 2011

Kirsty Mills manager at Fantasia Legends of Ladygate Beverley was joined by Heidi Taylor and Karina Young for a colourful evening of promotion around town. The three ladies were dressed up in fancy dress as they were promoting the local business Fantasia Legends. Owner Kirtsy dressed as Tinkerbell while her friends dressed as Pirate and Thundercats Cheetara. They visited numerous bars including, The Push, The Green Dragon and Kubana posing…

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Methodist Circuit Welcomes Gap Year Workers

August 18, 2011

The Beverley Methodist Circuit, with churches in Toll Gavel, Norwood, Walkington, Tickton and Bishop Burton, is pleased to be hosting two gap year workers starting in September. We are delighted to be able to welcome, Charlene, a young lady from Germany who will be supplementing our youth work team until the end of July 2011, working with our existing youth work activities but also looking at what else we are…

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Beverley Rural Update for June 2011

July 6, 2011

1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm watch again has proved an invaluable tool in the fight against Rural Crime. Members are still encouraged to report any suspicious activity or vehicles to the Police or Farm Watch. Beverley Rural Community Policing Team is preparing a pack to give people advice on Rural Crime. The pack will cover issues such as Rural Crime, Wildlife Crime, Diesel…

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It’s A Knockout @ Molescroft Playing Fields

June 29, 2011

Youth and sports development workers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council have joined forced to organise an It’s A Knockout competition and are inviting teams of young people to join in. On Monday July 11, between 6pm and 9pm, workers from the detached youth team, along with youth clubs from Beverley, Walkington, Tickton and Dunswell will be among the teams taking part at Woodhall Way fields, Molescroft, Beverley. The prize…

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Beverley Rural Update for May 2011

June 13, 2011

1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. Should you require any further information about Farm Watch; Please contact your Community Policing Team; Tel 01964 530320 A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”….

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Walkington Primary School Children Get ‘The Smile Factor’!

May 19, 2011

National Smile Month 2011 is taking place between 15 May and 15 June and Perfect 32, a NHS and private dental practice in Beverley, is helping to spread the message of good oral health by hosting an event at Walkington Primary School on Wednesday, May 18. A team from Perfect 32 in Ladygate, which includes a dentist, hygienist and dental nurse, has been asked to start the fun-filled educational afternoon…

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Over 1000 Runners Compete in Hall Construction Beverley 10K

May 11, 2011

More than a thousand runners gathered in Beverley last Sunday to compete in the annual Hall Construction Beverley 10k road race.  All the local running clubs were represented and there were also several hundred unattached runners, some of them running to raise funds for charity. It was a warm and bright spring day and with bands providing entertainment at the leisure centre, Saturday Market and Angel Square there was a…

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Beverley Rural Update for April 2011

May 8, 2011

1. Priority  Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”. This contains useful tips and hints for farmers and residents of the rural community on keeping their local…

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