Beverley Art Gallery has a fantastic exhibition of contemporary textile art from a group of Welsh female artists called Fibre Art Wales, opening this spring. The exhibition, called Fibre Voices, displays a huge variety of different techniques, materials and themes and is at the cutting edge of contemporary textile art. It will run from 27 March to 15 May. Two pieces which give a flavor of the exhibition are Bethan…
Mill Lane United Vs Hodgsons FC
Mill Lane United secured bragging rights over Hodgsons FC by knocking their local rivals out of the cup. The cup match due to the wet weather was switched from the Beverley Leisure Centre to Broadgates. The first half was a non event with both sides cancelling each other out, the second however was full of twists and turns. Mill Lane United took the lead when Terry Jackson opened the scoring;…
Organ & Brass Concert in St Mary’s Church Beverley
Internationally-renowned organist Stephen Binnington returns to his roots at St Mary’s Church on Saturday. Beverley-born Stephen, a former pupil at Longcroft School, will perform an organ and brass concert with the Tempus Brass Quintet, starting at 7.30pm on April 10th. The brother of current St Mary’s organist Alan, Stephen will play a number of solo pieces before being joined by the Tempus Brass Quintet – returning following their outstanding performance…
Zara Phythain Martial Art Workshop in Beverley
Action movie star, world record holder and martial arts expert Zara Phythian is holding a special workshop in Beverley on the 17th April at Riverview Gym. Zara is set to hold a workshop to demstrate some of the skills she has learnt over the years that have seen her crowned World Champion for Weapons and Fighting. Pete Mac who has been running a kick boxing group in Beverley for over…
Driffield Beat Beverley Comfortably
Beverley Town Pool Team took on Driffield in the Inter Pool League, teams were made up select players from their respective local pub and club leagues. It was Driffields day though as the side beat Beverley Town at the Humber Keel pub 14 – 4 earlier in the week. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=548] HU17.net Picture Gallery:…
Beverley Minster Announce Extra Roof Tours Over Easter
This Easter the virgers at Beverley Minster will be running extra tours in the roof to satisfy expected demand. The tours, which include demonstrations of the largest working treadmill crane in Britain, take visitors inside the historic structure of the Minster and show how the building was constructed and maintained during the centuries. Tours will be available throughout the day on Easter Saturday (3rd April) and Monday (5th March) starting…
Sutton Fields Vs Beverley United
Beverley United crashed out of the Muro Cup semi final losing 2 – 0 to Sunday Premier League Leaders Sutton Fields at Hill Top in Cottingham. One goal in each half was enough to end United’s chances of reaching a second cup final in a game not helped by the extremely windy weather which blew the ball everywhere. Manage Danny Williams said after the match; “When you play a strong…
Mill Lane United Vs Manor Tigers FC
Sunday morning football action pictures from the match featuring Beverley side Mill Lane United Reserves who played Manor Road Tigers at Broadgates. Mill Lane United were beaten 4 – 1 in the Wyke Division 1 fixture though Jackson who left his shooting boots at home on Saturday did manage to get on a score sheet with a smart finish. Mill Lane United forward Terry Jackson bursts through to score United’s…
Beverley RUFC Vs West Hartlepool
Beverley RUFC rounded off their club’s fiftieth anniversary celebrations with a fine win in the spring sunshine at Beaver Park. It was hard and physical but always an enjoyable game to watch. From the early stages a victory for Beverley RUFC always looked probable but for half an hour they made heavy weather of it and at the interval all they had to show for their domination was a single…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV Vs Scarborough 2nd XV
Rugby pictures from the match that saw Beverley RUFC 2nd XV who were narrowly beaten on Saturday by Scarborough 20 – 22 at Beaver Park. Beverley played well and had their chances though it was Scarborough who finally did enough to claim the victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=544] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Beverley RUFC 50th Anniversary Day
Beverley Rugby Club celebrated its 5oth anniversary at Beaver Park yesterday by inviting former players and their families back to the club. Club Chairman Malcolm Cunningham said a few words before the first XV’s game. Chairman of Beverley Rugby Club Malcolm Cunningham says a few words before the game at Beaver Park HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=543]…
Mill Lane United Vs AFC Rovers
Football pictures from the match at Broadgates in Beverley. Mill Lane United suffered a narrow defeat at home loosing 1 – 0 to league leaders AFC Rovers. Jackson though unhappy to loose was pleased that his team had put in a good performance, Jackson himself had a golden opportunity though blasted his shot wide. Jackson puts a good chance wide of the target in Mill Lane United’s defeat. HU17.net Picture…
Beverley Town Reserves Vs Hodgsons FC
Football pictures from this afternoon’s game that saw Beverley Town Reserves come out on top with a 2 – 0 win over local rival Hodgsons FC at the Norwood Recreation Ground. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=541] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Ryan Allen’s 21st @ Hodgsons
Pictures from a birthday party for Ryan Allen, Ryan celebrated his 21st with friends and family at Hodgsons Pub in Beverley. Hodgsons FC Chairman Lee Hastings was out though only ‘to keep an eye on his players’ on the eve of their clash with Beverley Town Reserves. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=540] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Twilight Football at Longcroft
Twilight Football action from Longcroft School organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport & Play Development team. Three different teams are selected on the night playing first goal wins, winner stays on. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=539] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Minster Holds Movie Premier
Students from Tickton Primary School showcased a short film with an Easter Theme at the Beverley Minster. Music was also provided from the schools gospel choir and school orchestra to entertain the crowd that had come to enjoy the entertainment. The film, ‘Jerusalem Today’ told the story of Easter in a Newsround style programme, Children from the school were assisted by a film maker and the results were shown for…
Ragamuffins @ The Queens Head
Beverley’s Ragamuffins performed last night at The Queens Head pub, Jerry O’Connell and John Burgess performed tracks from both of their albums, Our Beverley’ and the recently released ‘Beverley Bookends’ to locals. Songs on the albums include ‘What about the Connie Club?’ which features most of the pubs in the town within the lyrics and ‘Wezzo’ that tells the story of growing up and playing on the Beverley Westwood. The…
Northern Chamber Orchestra Perform in Beverley
Over 250 people packed out Toll Gavel Methodist Church last night and were treated to music from the Northern Chamber Orchestra at a concert organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Arts Development team. The group which is based in Lancashire was formed back in the 1960’s and has since go one to gain a formidable reputation and is made up of distinguished chamber musicians who play as principles…