Trading standards officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council are warning shoppers to be on the alert for fake and dangerous goods, after removing items from shops.
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is warning people not to take risks with fireworks and bonfires.
The Beverley Building Society is a drop-off point for this year’s Mission Christmas Appeal and since the 12th of November new toys have been flooding through the door.
Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart gives his support to local toy rehoming charity “Mr Hoggle Doggle”.
On the 12th of November the Mission Christmas Appeal will be launched and the Beverley Building Society is all set to be Beverley’s only drop-off point.
Today marks the launch of a monumental campaign, which aims to bring a Merry Christmas to thousands of children in East Yorkshire & Northern Lincolnshire, who would otherwise wake upto nothing on Christmas Morning.
After last years huge success of over 6000 boxes, Real Aid hopes once again to send thousands of Christmas Gift Boxes to children in Africa and Eastern Europe who find themselves living in extreme poverty.
De Lacy Spa and Ginger Snaps photographers is holding a Kids Photo competition this Sunday 17th June and then again, next Sunday 24th June, with a chance of winning a Family photo shoot and £150
Toddlers at Toll Gavel Church Preschool Playgroup topped an off a week of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations with a tea party. Children have spent an entire week using red white and blue toys, making bunting
Twas the Night before Christmas By Clement Moore Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in…
Business students at East Riding College are appealing for donations of unwanted items for the local charity Real Aid. The students, who are studying towards a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the Beverley campus, are collecting unwanted items as part of their ‘Spring Clean Collection’ project. They are collecting goods such as pots and pans, linen, educational children’s toys, tools, CDs and DVDs, stationery and books. Real Aid is…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding six special collections of cardboard across the area after Christmas. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment and planning, said: “At Christmas, we all end up with an abundance of cardboard because of the packaging on everything from food to toys. “Lots of it gets taken to our 10 household waste recycling sites over Christmas so, this time, we are taking the collections…
It’s that time of year again, when we are all searching for Christmas presents for family members and friends, all of whom have everything they need, yet we want to give them something that will make a real difference. Make a visit to Streamers on North Bar Within Beverley, and you may find all the gifts you are looking for under one roof. Barry & Margaret Gibson have stocked the…
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s hardly surprising that many children’s attention is now starting to focus on toys. Keystage 1 pupils at Keldmarsh Primary School in Beverley have been channelling their enthusiasm in an artistic direction by entering a competition to draw their favourite toy. The challenge was set by local on-line toy store, wrapped up 4u, which specialises in traditional toys and Christmas decorations from Germany. Entries…
A new drop-in advice centre has opened in Beverley. The Choices Centre on Norwood provides advice and support for parents and carers and young people about everything from childcare and teenage pregnancy to careers advice and education courses. The centre can be used as a drop-in or appointments with advisors can be booked in advance. Teams such as the Families Information Service (FISH) and Connexions will be based at the…
St Crispin Antiques & Collectors Centre is one of the largest antique centres in the North of England and is located in the heart of Beverley. One door leads to over 100 dealers spread over two large floors each with rooms packed full of cabinets presenting a wide range of antique collectables. Items sold include; Furniture, Chandeliers, Books, Stamps, Coins, Postcards, Telephones, Medals, Toys, Collectables, Jewellery, Handbags, Ceramics, Glass, Mirrors….
The Treasure House gift shop has now been open a year and has been extremely successful in that time. The shop offers a wide range of gifts, including toys, family and local history books, greeting cards and jewellery. It is located on the first floor of the Treasure House in Beverley, which provides combined museum, library and archives services, along with a cafe. Jane Bielby, the shop manager, said: “We…
Help is at hand for busy parents organising their child’s birthday, with the launch of a new business venture in Beverley. wrappedup4u is the complete online gift service for children. Whether you’re looking for ideas for gifts, fun party craft activities or quality filled party bags, the answer is just a click away at www.wrappedup4u.co.uk. The company specialises in quality wooden, educational and soft toys from Germany, plus a selection…