East Riding of Yorkshire Council is developing a corner of the town to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen. Work is under way to turn the corner of New Walkergate, Beverley, into the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Garden.
Mary Creagh MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was the guest speaker of Beverley and Holderness Labour Party’s Burns Night Supper at Hodgsons in Beverley.
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness is delighted that the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, will be in Yorkshire as part of a series of regional visits ahead…
Over 200 people were at Beverley Minster to see in the New Year. Keeping with local tradition the Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell climbed the bell tower where he read Tennyson
As Mayor of Beverley this year I have been never more so proud to represent you all. This year my Consort Thomas and I have visited many community groups, churches, residential homes and schools and it has never ceased to amaze us how community spirited and caring people of the town are. We have been so well received no matter where we have been. Recently i was invited to the…
The Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell, presented a cheque for £3,000 to Beverley Cornerstone at their Carol Service which was led by Beverley Brass Band. Beverley Cornerstone is a Christian organisation for adults with learning disabilities which has helpers from different churches. Causeway evenings are held most months with live music, drama, quizzes, and action songs with Makaton signing. They also organise a fun packed weekend holiday staying in…
Demon MC held a charity night and cheque presentation to the Macmillan Nurses charity at the Grovehill Pub in Beverley on saturday with live music from Bridlington band Alice in Thunderland. A great night was had by all and a cheque for £1000 was presented to the Macmillan Nurses charity by the Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell. The Demon MC have announced the new charity they are supporting as the “help the…
The Beverley Lions lit up the Christmas tree at Market Cross on Saturday. The Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell and the Beverley Beaver joined Paul James of the Beverley lions for the big switch on. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the event with music being provided by the Church Lads and Girls Brigade. On Wednesday the it is the turn of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal who will be…
Beverley Renaissance Partnership invites anyone who would like to find out more about their work to the annual general meeting on Thursday, 24th November, in room 1 at County Hall from 5.30pm. The meeting will look back on the partnership’s achievements over the last year, and forward to its plans for the future. The meeting will also feature the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Peter Astell, representing the town council. He…
The streets of Beverley were lined this morning as the Remembrance Day Parade led by the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade made its way to the Memorial Gardens. wreaths were laid by representatives from many different organisations with Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell placing one from the town. [nggallery id=1853]
The Beverley Lions bonfire and firework display was attended by thousands of people. Held on the Beverley Westwood this event is a flagship event for the members of the Beverley Lions Club. On the night members of the Beverley Lions and other volunteers including Tony Henderson and Craig Fawcett of the Humber Colts collected donations from members of the public. After a short delay the bonfire was lit by Mayor…
Two members of the East Riding Youth Assembly will join 300 young people from across the country to debate issues that affect them in the House of Commons. On Friday 4 November, 17-year-old Paige Peryer from Driffield and 15-year-old Beverley Longcroft student Tom Astell will join members of the Youth Parliament to discuss topics such as the provision of public transport for young people, a graduate tax as an alternative…
Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell officially opened the Burden Road Youth Centre Gardens this weekend. With support from local business MKM, the children have transformed the outdoor space at their club. A representative of MKM Beverley, Tom Moore attended the opening and was overwhelmed by the transformation of the garden and the hard work by the children. Andy Beet, manager of MKM Beverley commented; “This community project has made an…
For over 30 years the Beverley Lions Club has provided a great spectacle on 5th November each year for the people of Beverley and surrounding area. Once again the Lions are presenting the Annual Bonfire and Fireworks display on Saturday, 5th November on the Beverley Westwood Common. The Bonfire will be lit at 7.15pm by the President of the Club, Paul James, with assistance from the Mayor of Beverley, Cllr….
Meet Stephen Ferri, Stephen is 99 years old and from a place called Beverly, New Jersey, USA. On a recent trip here to Beverley in East Yorkshire Stephen was introduced to our current Mayor of Beverley Peter Astelle. To mark his visit to the town he was presented with the Beverley Coat of Arms to take back to his home town Beverly in the United States. Last year four Australian…
The Beverley Barge Preservation Society today was presented with a new boat named ‘Mermaid’. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell was there too supporting one of his named charities of the year. The Mermaid started out as a life boat before being converted to a support vessel. The Beverley Barge Preservation Society plan to use the boat for pleasure trips for small groups of people. They also will be looking to…
Beverley Town Council has pulled off another successful event with the 2011 Beverley Food Festival. This year’s event was opened by BBC presenter Peter Levy who addressed a large crowd inside the food marquee. After opening the event Peter Levy was give a tour by town clerk and event organiser Helen Watson. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astelle In his programme notes the said; “The Beverley Food Festival is an opportunity…
This weekend’s Beverley Food Festival (2nd October 2011) is one of the biggest events of its kind in the north of England and will host stalls from producers from all over the region – and one from as far away as our twin-town Lemgo in Germany. Chefs from local Beverley restaurants will be putting on cooking demonstrations throughout the day, and amongst other attractions, BBC Look North’s Peter Levy will…
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