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Hey Beverley! Here's What's Happening This Week!
There's a real buzz in town as we head into the weekend. 🐝 Beverley's much-loved BeaverFest is almost here, and it's shaping up to be a sell-out with music, comedy, and community spirit at its core. Meanwhile, film lovers are in for a treat as the Glowflare Horror Festival brings spine-tingling indie films to the Parkway Cinema starting Friday. And if you're feeling social, bottomless brunch returns to Tomahawk - perfect for a sunny catch-up with friends.
Plus, Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS crew have officially started work on the new youth centre in Beverley - a huge moment for the town.
There's loads more going on, so dive into this week's highlights below 👇

📍 Beverley in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🎉 BeaverFest countdown is on
With two stages of live music and comedy, street food, kids' zones and cold drinks, this epic Beverley bash supports local causes and is selling out fast. More

🎬 Glowflare Horror Festival lands in Beverley May 17-18
Parkway Cinema will screen award-nominated horror films from around the globe during this weekend-long celebration of indie chills and thrills. More

🥂 Bottomless Brunch is back at Tomahawk Beverley
Launching Saturday, May 17 and running every weekend, enjoy unlimited drinks and sunshine terrace vibes with your brunch favourites. More

🧭 New Wold Rangers exhibition opens at East Riding Museum
"Living Up Lanes" shines a spotlight on the real lives of Beverley’s nomadic Wold Rangers, running now through 4 October at Champney Treasure House. More

📝 Champney Treasure House hosts a poetry exhibition
In the lead-up to the High Wolds Poetry Festival, visitors can engage with poems, write their own, and explore East Riding Museum’s collection until September. More

🎶 Cottingham Springfest to host hundreds of acts over May weekend
From music comedy to rock and metal days, plus a Kids Music Club and 10+ venues, Springfest brings something for every music lover, May 23-24. More

🏗️ DIY SOS to build Beverley youth centre after council greenlight
Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team begin construction this week on a long-awaited Cherry Tree youth facility off Burton Road. More

🏃 Run & brunch returns to Sleepers, Beverley on May 18
Join Sleepers' monthly community run - open to all paces and pups - with 15% off brunch and DJ Joe White spinning tunes. More

🧘 New T'ai Chi class launching at Woodmansey Village Hall
As part of a fresh events push, a new class is starting soon, offering a mindful way to move and connect with your community. More

🍽️ Westwood drops new fixed-price lunch menu
Running Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon, Westwood's new prix fixe lunch features seasonal dishes in one of Beverley's top dining spots. More

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 💪 New physiotherapy clinic to open in Beverley

• 🐦 Rare birds spotted across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

• 🌡️ £6.5m energy upgrade for East Riding homes

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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music🎾

We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 16th May

10:00 🎨 Art Club Session - Beverley & District Art Club
10:00 ☕ Community Coffee Morning - Beverley Memorial Hall
12:30 🎹 Lunchtime Concert: Natalia Aleksandrova (Piano) - Beverley Minster
18:00 🎲 Board Games Social - The Game Shack
18:00 🎯 RISK Game Night - The Game Shack
18:00 🌅 Trampoline Disco: Sunset Sessions - Jump Inc
18:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - Gemini Chocolate
19:30 🎭 Comedy: Bleak Expectations (Walkington Players) - Walkington Village Hall
20:00 🎶 Adele Tribute Night - Beverley Conservative Club
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Turn Up The Sun - The Sun Inn
21:00 🎤 Live Music: Oasis Tribute by The Gallaghers - Beverley Grosvenor Club

Sat, 17th May

08:00 🧍‍♀️ Slimming World Sessions - The Conservative Club
09:30 ✝️ Annual Pilgrimage - Divine Liturgy & Festive Meal - Minster Parish Centre
10:00 🎬 Glowflare Horror Film Festival 2025: All Day - Parkway Cinema
10:00 🧘 MenoCafe - Wellness Talk - Beverley Golf Club
10:30 🌱 Spring Seedling Swap - Cherry Burton Village Hall, Cherry Burton
11:00 🏛️ Beverley Minster Roof Tour - Beverley Minster
14:00 🏛️ Beverley Minster Roof Tour - Beverley Minster
13:00 🎲 Board Games Afternoon - The Game Shack
13:00 🐉 Dungeons & Dragons: One-Shot Adventure - The Game Shack
13:00 ➕ Maths Game Club - Equate - The Game Shack
13:00 ✍️ Writers Group May Meeting - East Riding Theatre
16:00 🎻 Open Folk Music Session - The Sun Inn
18:00 🌅 Sunset Trampoline Party - Jump Inc
19:30 🎭 Comedy: Bleak Expectations (Walkington Players) - Walkington Village Hall
19:30 🎶 Live Music - Leddra Chapman + Lee Atkinson - St Nicholas Church
21:00 🎵 Live Music - The Claire Coupland Band - The Sun Inn

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Sun, 18th May

10:00 🚴 Charity Bike Ride - Ian's 70 Mile Challenge 📍 Beverley Leisure Centre
10:00 🎬 Glowflare Horror Film Festival 2025: All Day 📍 Parkway Cinema, Beverley
10:30 🏃 Cross Country Running Session 📍 Beverley Racecourse
11:00 🌼 Open Gardens - Hessle West 📍 Various Gardens, Hessle
13:00 🎲 Board Games Club 📍 The Game Shack, Beverley
17:30 🎸 Live Music - Songwriters Circle 📍 The Sun Inn, Beverley
20:00 🎤 Karaoke Night 📍 The Potting Shed, Beverley

Future Events

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page has a growing list of future happenings, complete with descriptions and links!

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