The Yorkshire Regiment passed through Bevelrey today as the town played host to a home coming parade. Starting from Longcroft School the parade made its way to North Bar
Beverley Armed Forces Day, Sunday 1st July 2012 will be a very special one as this year the East Ridings Community Covenant is to be signed by among others the head of the British Army in Yorkshire and the North East, Brigadier Greville Bibby
Beverley Armed Forces Day is this year scheduled for Sunday 1st July 2012. However with reduced funding available from the MOD we would like to appeal to anyone who may be able to sponsor us to ensure the day is a fitting one in this our Queens Diamond Jubilee Year.
This October marks the 10th anniversary of British Military operations in the Afghanistan conflict. The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help East Yorkshire Branch will be remembering the immeasurable sacrifices made by our servicemen, women and their families. Since 2001, many members of our Armed Forces have given their lives and many more have been seriously injured. But it will be a long time before the full…
The Second World War touched the lives of millions and made many an ordinary person into a hero, yet many of these remain anonymous. If we passed them in the street today we would be totally unaware of the dangers and horrors they faced and their incredible feats of bravery. Some veterans do come forward to give their account of the war and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Archives and…
Plans are well under way for Beverley’s third Armed Forces Day, with more members of the military confirmed. The event will start at 9am on Sunday 3 July, finishing at 5pm. One of the main military contributors to the event this year will be elements of A Company of 4th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, who are based at Wolfe Armoury down Norwood Far Grove. In another local link, the Commanding…
The Memorial Gardens in Hengate, Beverley, was again overflowing for the Remembrance Service this Sunday, showing the strength of feeling that the people of Beverley have for our Armed Forces. Councillor David Elvidge told HU17.net “This was probably the best attended Remembrance Service and Parade I’ve ever been to. The addition of A Company 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment made it quite a spectacle and it’s always more meaningful to have…
Home Coming Parade Commemorative Postcard The picture of the front of the postcard shows the 1st Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment on their home coming parade that took place in Beverley in July 2009. (There are only 500 of these postcards in circulation) Purchase a limited edition commemorative postcard from HU17.net online for just £1.49 – Buy Now Click Here! You may also purchase this item from the following shops…
The Yorkshire Regiment marched through the streets of Beverley today as over 20,000 people turned up to welcome them home from Iraq. The RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter got things started with a low fly by over the crowds that had gathered to show their appreciation to personnel of the Yorkshire Regiment. After a short ceremony at the specially closed North Bar the Yorkshire Regiment passed through North Bar marching…
The Yorkshire Regiment did a freedom march / parade through Beverley, these pictures were taken by local business owner, Paul Staniford of Stanifords Estate agents. Click on the small image to open a larger image… [nggallery id=90] Yorkshire Regiment Parade, Beverley, 23rd July 2009 – pictures by Paul Staniford of Stanifords Extate Agents
The Yorkshire Regiment will hold a homecoming parade in Beverley on Thursday, 23 July from 2.30pm in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the High Sheriff of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Town Mayor of Beverley. Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Matthews said: “I am pleased to welcome the Yorkshire Regiment…