Beverley This Week: Film, Football & Community Spirit! 🎬⚽

Hello Beverley! 👋

Can you believe it’s the end of January already? Time flies when there’s so much happening in our amazing town! Let’s dive into this week’s positive news to keep us all smiling. 😊

🎶 Stage4Beverley Winter Music Festival Returns This February! 🎶

Beverley is set to come alive this February with the return of the Stage4Beverley Winter Music Festival, a much-loved event that has become a highlight in the town’s cultural calendar. Offering a diverse mix of music, comedy, spoken word, and—new for this year—dance (Northern Soul), the festival promises something for everyone.

📍 Venues: East Riding Theatre, Parkway Cinema, Toll Gavel United Church, The Memorial Hall, Monk’s Walk Inn, and Wild Organic Eatery.

🎭 What’s On?

• Workshops and Horizon Stage for emerging young musicians

• Special concert celebrating local Ukrainian musicians and singers

• Late Night Festival Club to keep the fun going every evening at affordable prices

🌟 Headline Acts:

• 🎤 Martyn Joseph – A singer-songwriter with a difference

• 🎷 Pasadena Roof Orchestra – Bringing the sounds of the 1920s and 30s

• 🎭 Henry Normal & Nigel Planer – A unique Valentine’s celebration of poetry, stories, and comedy

• 📖 Carol Ann Duffy & John Sampson – The UK’s first female Poet Laureate performing with an acclaimed musician

• 🎻 Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle – Fiery folk music from north of the border

• 🎸 Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra – A lively blend of Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, and Soul

• 💃 Juan Martín – One of the world’s greatest Flamenco guitarists

• 🎶 Steve Knightley – Founder and lead singer of Show of Hands performing a solo show

• 🕺 The Northern Soultrain – Top-tier Northern Soul DJs keeping the dancefloor alive

🎼 Plus! A variety of local artists performing across the weekend!

👉 Get Your Tickets Now! 📞 Box Office: Stage4Beverley Website or call 01482 874050
📩 Further Information: 07801 124264

Don’t miss out on this spectacular celebration of music, arts, and culture! 🎶✨

🏡 Community Snippets

🏗 Plans for a New 67-Bed Care Home in Beverley – A planning application has been submitted for a three-storey care home south of Willow Lane. The proposal includes 25 parking spaces, landscaped gardens, and cycle storage. 🚧🏡

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⚽ Beverley Town FC Signs Aidan Durkan on Loan – The club welcomes Hull City’s Aidan Durkan for a one-month loan, strengthening the squad during a busy competition period. Let’s show him a warm Beverley welcome! ⚽👏

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🏃‍♀️ Couch to 5K Returns! – Beverley Athletic Club is launching its 8th Couch to 5K programme on 24th February, culminating in a graduation run at Beverley Westwood Parkrun. Sign up now for just £15! 🏅👟

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🏢 Yorkshire Racking Business Acquired – Beverley-based Kingstonian Storage and Equipment Ltd. has been acquired by Palletower, a major provider of storage and logistics equipment. The deal is part of Palletower’s strategic expansion, boosting its presence in East Yorkshire. 📦🔄

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🛍️ Supermarket Vouchers for Families – Families in East Riding with children receiving free school meals can claim £15 supermarket vouchers per child during the February half-term. Vouchers will be distributed through local schools. 🛒💳

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🏦 NatWest to Close Beverley Branch – NatWest has announced plans to close its Beverley branch on June 25, 2025, as part of a shift towards digital banking. While alternatives like Post Office banking will be available, this closure marks the end of an era for local banking. 💻🏦

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1️⃣ Discover Beverley: Events & Activities

📅 Thursday, 30th January – 8:00 PM
😂 Quiz Night 📍 Crown & Anchor, Tickton
Test your knowledge with a fun quiz night! £2 per player, teams of up to four. The winners take the pot! More info

📅 Thursday, 30th January – Quiz Night 🧠
Test your knowledge at our weekly quiz, featuring Deal or No Deal and bingo! Starts 9:00 PM.
🔗 The Sun Inn, Beverley

📅 Friday, 31st January – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎲 Board Game Night 📍 The Game Shack, Beverley
Enjoy an evening of board games, card games, and tabletop fun. More info

📅 Saturday, 1st February – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕺 Daylight Disco – 80s vs 90s 📍 Beverley Memorial Hall
DJ Alex Dunn spins 80s & 90s classics. Fancy dress encouraged! More info

📅 Sunday, 2nd February – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏇 Polework Clinic 📍 Beverley Polo Club
Improve your riding with a polework and flatwork clinic, open to all levels. More info

📅 Sunday, 2nd February – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🥑 Nutrition & Food in Menopause Workshop 📍 Tickton Village Hall
A mindful eating workshop exploring the role of nutrition during menopause. More info

📅 Sunday, 2nd February – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🏇 Showing Clinic with TSR Talent Spotting 📍 Bishop Burton Equine Centre
Join a flatwork clinic with a TSR-accredited trainer. Open to all experience levels. More info

📅 Monday, 3rd February – 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
🚶‍♂️ Nordic Walking Taster Session 📍 Beverley Golf Club
Learn the basics of Nordic walking and continue training with expert instructors. More info

📅 Monday, 3rd February – 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
💃 Adult Fusion Dance Class 📍 St. Nicholas’ Community Centre, Beverley
A fun mix of jazz, lyrical, and musical theatre dance styles. Open to all abilities. More info

📅 Monday, 3rd February – 6:30 PM
🎉 Clubbercise with Anna 📍 Beverley Memorial Hall
A high-energy dance workout with glow sticks and club anthems. £5 per class. More info

📅 Monday, 3rd February – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
✍️ Advanced Creative Writing 📍 The Game Shack, Beverley
A 10-week course designed for writers looking to develop their storytelling skills. £200 per person. More info

📅 Tuesday, 4th February – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🤝 Wolds BNI Speed Networking 📍 Beverley Golf Club
Connect with local businesses in this structured speed networking event. More info

📅 Tuesday, 4th February – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
✍️ Jesmonite Craft Workshop 📍 The Warton Arms
Create an oval tray, mini pot, and dish using marbling and terrazzo techniques. £35 per person, all materials included. More info

📅 Tuesday, 4th February – 7:40 PM – 10:40 PM
🎣 An Evening with Rob Goldthorpe 📍 Beverley Conservative Club
Learn fly-tying techniques with expert Rob Goldthorpe. Bring your own vice and materials or borrow on-site. More info

📅 Wednesday, 5th February – 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🛍️ Food Truck Wednesdays 📍 The Bay Horse, Cherry Burton
Enjoy delicious street food from rotating vendors. More info

📅 Thursday, 6th February – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💼 Inspiring Mums in Business Network 📍 Ferguson Fawsitt, Walkington
A networking event for mums in business. First-time attendees can join for free but must register. More info

📅 Thursday, 13th & Friday, 14th February – 12:00 PM
🍾 Galentine’s Bottomless Brunch 📍 The Potting Shed, Beverley
90 minutes of unlimited drinks and brunch for £39.95 per person. More info

🎤 Live & Loud: Music in Beverley

📅 Thursday, 30th January – 8:00 PM
🎤 Fergie Nights – Live Music & Entertainment 📍 Ferguson Fawsitt, Walkington
A series of live performances featuring music and entertainment from top local artists. More info

📅 Friday, 31st January – 7:30 PM
🎸 Dr Feelgood – Live at East Riding Theatre 📍 East Riding Theatre, Beverley
Legendary R&B pub rock band known for hits like Milk & Alcohol and Down at the Doctors. More info

📅 Friday, 31st January – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎸 Purple (Deep Purple Tribute) 📍 The Sun Inn, Beverley
A night of classic Deep Purple hits including Highway Star and Smoke on the Water. Free entry. More info

📅 Saturday, 1st February – Open Folk Session 🎻
A relaxed folk session from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Everyone’s welcome to join in!
🔗 The Sun Inn, Beverley

📅 Saturday, 1st February – 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
🎶 SKA'D UP – Live Music 📍 The Sun Inn, Beverley
A 6-member ska band playing all the classics. More info

📅 Sunday, 2nd February – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎶 Live Music with Dani Quiney 📍 The Bay Horse, Beverley
Enjoy an afternoon of live acoustic music. Sunday lunch available 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. More info

📅 Sunday, 2nd February – 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎶 Milestone Live – The Sun Inn 📍 The Sun Inn, Beverley
A live gig featuring classic hits and audience requests. More info

📅 Monday, 3rd February – Beverley Ukulele Group 🎸
Regular B.U.G meeting – a fun ukulele session! Contact the venue for more details.
🔗 The Sun Inn, Beverley

📅 Tuesday, 4th February – Open Mic Night 🎤
Plug in and play! In-house PA and house guitar available. All styles and abilities welcome. Starts 8:30 PM.
🔗 The Sun Inn, Beverley

📅 Wednesday, 5th February – Special Events Night ✨
A night of unique events—check with the venue for what’s happening!
🔗 The Sun Inn, Beverley

That’s all for this week! Got a story or event to share? Reply to this email – we’d love to hear from you! 💌

Stay warm and keep smiling, Beverley! 💛

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