Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has signed a pledge to do his bit for the British armed forces family. The pledge was made at the Royal British Legion’s campaign website time to do your bit. Graham said: “I am delighted to be able to support the Royal British Legion. It has an important role to play in highlighting the needs of all the British armed forces family. “While I…
New Exhibition at Skidby Windmill
A new exhibition is now showing at Skidby Windmill, in the village life gallery, and is likely to last for about four months. Entitled ‘East Yorkshire Windmills,’ the exhibition describes the development and subsequent decline of windmills in the region, as well as details of how windmills work and the role of the miller. It’s also illustrated with numerous interesting ‘now and then’ photographs of some of the remaining mills….
Senior British Novice 1st Round from Bishop Burton College
Pictures from The Senior British Novice 1st Round, the event at Bishop Burton College was a British Showjumping Event. Here experienced riders took control of inexperienced horses guiding them round a series of jumps. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=440] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
British Showjumping From Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College hosted a day and evening of Showjumping at their Equestrian Centre. Riders included college favourite Hollin Equest who much to the crowds delights won in his class. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=439] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
‘The Memorial Fund’ Letter from Cllr David K Elvidge
As I write this letter I do so with an immense sense of pride in my home town and the people that live there. My request for donations to fund a fitting memorial to those men and women from Beverley that have lost their lives in the service of their country since WW2 has been answered in a very decisive and for me a humbling manner. The Town Council Office…
Beverley RUFC 2nds Suffer Heavy Defeat
Beverley 2nds 0 Malton 52 At first viewing the scoreline suggests a totally one sided contest, however for the best part of 50 mins Beverley competed well and played some good rugby, only a lack of composure, a couple of wrong options and several injuries meant that in the end Malton ran out convincing winners after taking their chances with clinical precision. From the outset Beverley back line took their…
‘Tanners’ Just Too Good for Filey
Hodgsons FC progressed to the Semi-Finals of the East Riding Country Cup after an excellent two nil win over Scarborough and District side Filey Town FC. Pre-match the talk was very much about the new nickname adopted by Hodgsons FC FC, the ‘Tanners’. Arriving from the former Hodgsons FC Tannery which was situated in Beverley in 1812. The Tanners started this game in a bullish mood, opting to attack from…
Beverley RUFC Vs Chester RFC Match Report
A thrilling game with the result in doubt until the dying minutes. With two evenly matched sides, lying third and fifth in the table, it was always going to be a tight encounter. On the day Beverley RUFC took their chances better and just about deserved the win. In the gloomy light and on a heavy pitch this might have been expected to be a forward slog in the mud. …
Cottingham Rangers Vs Beverley Town Mohicans
Beverley Town Mohicans 6 v Cottingham Rangers 1 Drypool Under 12 Leage match This top of the table clash between two good footballing sides had been eagerly awaited. Mohicans were dealt a major blow before kick off when goalkeeper Charlie Brooks arrived with a badly swollen hand and consequently could not play. Greg Whyley stepped in and performed with much assurance giving his defence confidence. Louie Kelly in the heart…
Beverley High School Vs Longcroft School
The Humber Sports Partnership held a basketball contest at Bishop Burton College, high light of the night was the contest between Beverley High School and Longcroft School. Longcroft School were short on players though they managed to over come their rivals winning 12 – 4 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=438] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
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Our patients enjoy a different kind of dental experience. Not only do we provide the very best in dental care, pursue clinical excellence and offer affordable cosmetic treatments, but we care about patients’ long-term dental wellbeing. Our aim is to look after your teeth as gently as possible and unless absolutely necessary avoid drilling and filling. We use techniques that are less destructive to teeth including composite, which corrects imperfections…
Panizzi Deli and Wine Bar Presents ‘Panizzi Playlist’
Panizzi Deli and Wine Bar, located just within the North Bar of Beverley offers a unique and atmospheric experience for all to enjoy. Indulge your’ senses in a sip of fine wine, savour the taste and allow yourself the belief for just a moment, that you have been whisked away to an intimate winery in the foothills of Tuscany, the rustic surroundings and authentic Italian food will not falter this…
How Beverley Has Changed Since WWII
Beverley has changed remarkably since World War Two. In 1945 the town had a population of around 16,000 people, was dominated by its weekly stock market and old factories which employed most of its residents in manual work. Older residents remember a town in which they knew the faces in the crowd, sons followed fathers into local factories, most wives stayed at home and looked after children, neighbourhoods organised their…
Young People Secure Funding for Beverley Skate Park
Beverley Skate Park has been looking a bit tired recently and the young people have been eager to do something about it.Indeed only a matter of weeks ago young people who used the skate park rolled up their sleves to clear Beverley Skate Park of litter. Supported by Beverley Town Councils Detached Youth Team and Beverley Open Doors Community Project the young people applied to the Youth Capital Fund (YCF)…
Sunday Night in Beverley
Rachel Frank celebrates her 21st on Sunday night in the Kings Head and the Beaver Pub. Rachel and her friends had a sporting theme to the evening with the girls going out wearing football shirts HU17.net’s first ‘Soccerettes’! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=432] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Beverley Town Warriors Vs Hessle Sporting
Exclusive pictures from a Hull Boys Sunday League match featuring Beverley Town Warriors faced Hessle Sporting at Longcroft School in Beverley. The match ended 2 – 2 though it was match official Malcolm Williamson who sent off the Warriors coach. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=434] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…
Beverley Whitestar Rams Vs Skirlaugh FC
Beverley Whitestar took on Skirlaugh FC at St Nicholas Primary School in the Hull Boys League; the Rams however were unable to overcome their opposition loosing the game 3 – 0. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=433] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Swanfield FC Vs Beverley United
Beverley United looked in good touch this week as they travelled to Hull to face Swanfield FC. Beverley United played a good passing game keeping a clean sheet and scoring two winning the match 2 – 0. Manage Danny Williams said; “I am very pleased with the result, the defence and keeper all played well, today there was no single man of the match, we played as team and won…