Over zealous brandishing of yellow cards spoilt what would have been a cracking game at Rossendale. Ironically it was a match played throughout in a good spirit with both sides intent on fast open rugby. Almost certainly it would have been a tight contest between two sides which before the rash of the yellow carding looked to be evenly matched and both up for the win. Beverley RUFC took the…
Labour Candidate Ian Saunders Out in Beverley
With an election looming Labour Candidate Ian Saunders was out on the streets of Beverley this Sunday knocking on doors getting to know the people behind them. Mr Saunders was accompanied by local Councillor Mr J Whitfield and Mr D Poole of the Poppy Appeal. Ian Saunders from school joined the Royal Navy and has spent his working life in the telecommunications industry. His main political interests are the Armed…
Graham Stuart Concerned by official Government
Action to tackle abuse and violence in Beverley and Holderness schools Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, says he is deeply concerned by official Government figures which reveal more than 1,000 pupils every school day are being suspended or expelled from schools for physical assaults, verbal abuse and threatening behaviour on both pupils and teachers. Across the East Riding alone there were 10 expulsions for assaults and abuse and…
College Named Among Best Public Sector Workplaces
East Riding College has made it into the prestigious Sunday Times list of the Best Places to Work in the Public Sector. Appearing in the newspaper yesterday, the College was ranked 35th overall and scored in the top 10 nationally on topics such as how stimulating staff feel their job is and how they view their personal growth. The entry into the top 75 was based on the College’s application…
Freemen and Pasture Freemen of Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire Council worked closely with Beverley Pasture Masters to update the rules relating to the admission of Freemen and Pasture Freemen in Beverley. Prior to 2010, only sons of Freemen could be admitted a Freeman of Beverley. They must have been born in Beverley and must have been at least 21. In addition, their father had to have been a Freeman when the son was born. There…
Learn More About Higher Education
East Riding College is running two Bitesize courses for people who are considering going into higher education in September. These six-week courses, which are accredited by the University of Hull, give learners a taste of working at level four (A-levels are level three) and help them develop their study skills and earn ten university credits, which is useful preparation for higher education study and CV building. Alison Gray, assistant director…
Hall Construction Group Sponsor Beverley 10K
Beverley Athletic Club has announced that the annual Beverley 10k road race is now full. All 1300 places have been snapped up – 13 of them by sponsor Martin Hall and his employees. Mr Hall is Chairman and Managing Director of Hall Construction Group and is also a keen runner and triathlete. He has been allocated number 1 for the Beverley 10k and will be joined by 12 of his…
Dalton Park Point-to-Point
Race pictures are from the Holderness Hunt Members, Subscribers & Farmers Race sponsored by David Turner and Co that was held at Dalton Park day of Point-to-Point Steeplechase horse racing. Winner of the Holderness Hunt Members, Subscribers & Farmers Race was number 4, Boxbury in Salmon Pink, white checked cap. Boxbury winner in ‘The Holderness Hunt Members, Subscribers & Farmers Race’ at Dalton Park HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Beverley United Vs Hope-Pole
Beverley United came from three goals down to win 5 – 4 in a nine goal thriller this Sunday. With just 10 minutes to go a penalty was awarded to Hope-Pole that was converted to level the scores though United dug deep and got a winner with just seconds remaining. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=510] HU17.net Picture…
Humber Colts Vs Schooner FC
The Humber Colts suffered their first league defeat of the season losing 1 – 0 to league leaders Schooner FC. A single goal late on in the first half was enough to leave the Colts 4 points off the top though with two games in hand. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=509] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Macbeth @ The Memorial Hall
Pictures from the final night at the Beverley Memorial Hall where the Beverley Theatre Company had held four successful performances’ of a comedy entitled Macbeth by David McGillivary & Walter Zerlin Jr. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=508] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Viki Smith 18th Birthday Fancy Dress Party
Local girl Vicky Smith turned 18 and held a fancy dress party in the Tiger Inn, Viki who is due to leave Beverley for Italy enjoyed a party with friends, family and her employer Edwina Jackson of Beverley’s Fantasia store. Outfits included a cheerleader, Jedi knight, sexy policewoman, chamber maid, the devil, the pimp, hannibal lecter and an ‘old flashing lady’. Edwina said: “Viki has been working at Fatasia on…
Beverley Town Vs Hessle Sporting Club
Beverley Town cruised through to the next round of the cup with a 5 – 0 win over Hessle Sporting Club. Beverley Town played much better then last week and their efforts were rewarded with five goals in the Grays Cup at the Norwood Recreation Ground. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=505] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Beverley Bandits Vs Riding Vikings 1st
Rugby action from Beaver Park where the Beverley Bandits finally got to play after a very long lay off as they took on Riding Vikings. Beverley were on top through out the game though the in the second half the Vikings played better and creating chances to score. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=504] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Hull Thursdayrc George Ely Memorial
Pictures from the Hull Thursdayrc George Ely Memorial a 24m 2 up team time trial that saw riders complete circuit starting in Lecconfield finishing in Beverley. The event was promoted for and on Cycling Time Trials with around 60 riders taking on the circuit. George Ely was a life member of Hull Thursday road club, joining back in 1931 before becoming a national cycling star. George won 9 consecutive open…
Nigel Vickerman Electrical
Nigel Vickerman Electrical is a local family run Beverley firm that offers fast and friendly service to all its domestic, commercial and industrial customers with emergency call out. They offer a fully professional range of services including electrical design, installation, repairs, test and inspection, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and maintenance service and have been established in the area since 1993. Nigel Vickerman Electrical also provide expertise in other key areas,…
Free Home Safety Checks
The private sector housing team works closely with the home improvement and advisory team, which provides a free home safety check service for older and disabled residents in the East Riding. Funded by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the government’s Supporting People Programme, the service is confidential and tailored to each individual’s requirements, and provided in the comfort and convenience of their own home. Home safety checks cover…
Shepherds Crooks & Walking Sticks Course
A course about making walking sticks and shepherd’s crooks, run by Brian Bate, community sports coach and outdoor activity instructor, is being offered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. These courses have been running since September 2009 and have proved popular. Brian has been making walking sticks and shepherds crooks in Leicestershire for many years. He has now moved to the East Riding and is offering to teach the craft…