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Romans at Skidby Windmill
Children can enjoy a fun morning at Skidby Windmill on Friday, 4 June, where they can learn about the Romans and try out activities such as making Roman jewellery and pottery, write like a Roman (and learn a bit of Latin to impress friends), and make a cut-and -paste Roman granary. There will also be a chance to try on a toga. The workshop (10.30am – 12.30pm) is suitable for…
The Yorkshire Connection and Beyond
The Barnes Wallis Trust, together with the Royal Society and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the R.100 airship’s first transatlantic flight with a touring exhibition called ‘Barnes Wallis – The Yorkshire Connection and Beyond.’ The exhibition forms part of the Royal Society’s 350th anniversary celebrations with a national programme of events celebrating ‘Local Heroes.’ Sir Barnes Wallis was based at the Howden Airship…
Beverley Braves Vs Hull Isberg U12
The Beverley Braves came close to picking up a much needed home win though narrowly lost out to Hull Iseberg who won 20 – 16 at the Beverley Leisure Centre. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=690] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Leisure Centre Vs Medline’s Eleven
Beverley Leisure Centre played a fund raiser at Longcroft against Lee Medline’s side Medline Eleven. The game was played in aid of Breast Cancer and it is not the first time Tom Stannard and the lads from the Beverley Leisure Centre have pulled on their boots for charity. On the day the Leisure Centre side lost on the day 4 – 3 a good time was had by all. HU17.net…
Pennies From Heaven Form a Mile of Money
A fund raising group came up with an original fund raising idea for some much needed modernisation. Committee members of the St Paul’s Church, Tickton, invited members of the public to bring any spare change to the church for the fundraiser. The coins were then used to create a line of coins that covered a mile. The coins were laid out on the path all the way through the church…
More Funding for Road Repairs
The council is set to put in £2.25m to help repair the roads left in a poor condition following the cold weather experienced this winter. The highway network in the East Riding covers more than 3,300km (2000 miles) and supports over 26 million journeys a year. It is a vital part of the infrastructure on which the community and economy of the East Riding depend. During the last two winters,…
Boundless Spirit Wins the Brian Yeardley Continental
Boundless Spirit ridden by -R Ffrench won the Brian Yeardley Continental, Two Year Old Trophy Conditions Stakes at Beverley Racecourse. Boundless Spirit was ahead from the start and easily finshed ahead of the rest of the field. Watch the race online click here.
People Enjoy Racing @ Beverley Despite Bad Weather
Pictures from this afternoon at Beverley Racecourse which was full of life for the Brian Yeardley Continental meeting. Drizzle was unable to dampen a jubilant crowd spirits that created a great atmosphere at the Racecourse. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=687] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Beck Barge Festival 2010
The Beverley Beck Barge Festival was officially opened this morning by Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot. The Beverley Beck Barge Festival runs for two days with plenty to do for all the family. There is a pirate and a teddy bear that need naming too and anyone not on their best behaviour may find themselves in the stocks! More information about the event can be found here. HU17.net Picture Gallery:…
Beverley Lions Golf Day 2010
The Beverley Lions held their annual golfing day at Driffield Golf Course. The winners were a team called ‘Leicestershire’s Finest’ who as the name suggests were from Leicestershire and had travelled all the way to East Yorkshire to compete in the fund raiser. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=685] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Sergeant Major Arthur McMillan
Another fallen Beverley war hero’s name is set to be added to the new war memorial in Hengate Gardens. Former Beverley Mayor councillor David Elvidge has been the driving force behind the Memorial Fund, which raised money for the memorial to commemorate the town’s servicemen and women who have been killed in conflicts since World War II. The latest servicemen set to be included on the memorial is Sergeant Major…
Beverley Festival SELL-OUT of Proclaimers Tickets
Tickets for Beverley Festival’s headline act The Proclaimers, on Sunday 20th June, are now sold out. Festival organiser Chris Wade said; “We are delighted by the take up of tickets for this concert. It is the first time we have sold out so far in advance of the festival.” “It is a pity that so many people will be disappointed at not being able to purchase tickets, but with a…
‘Who wants to be an £ntrepreneur’ World Cup Fever
A local charity competition called ‘Who wants to be an £ntrepreneur’ is well under way with the first task being fittingly titled ‘the World Cup’ A team from Agenda Security Services call ‘No Fixed Agenda’ have a series of events planned including a stall on Saturday Market in Beverley this Saturday 29th May selling England football merchandise including; Car flags Car magnets Face paints and more, we also have face…
Gap Year Youth Ministry Assistant appointments @ Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster expect the appointment of three young youth workers to be a valuable addition to the local community. Starting in September, the three gap year youth ministry assistants – Adam Norton, Adele McEwan and Tom Barrett- will work at the Minster, with the Youth Cafe project and go out into local schools and the community to help the town’s young people. Funding for the roles came from the Archbishops’…
Beverley Social Club Fashion Show
An enthusiastic audience enjoyed a charity fashion show at Beverley Conservative Club on Wednesday night. Organised by Beverley Social Club Secretary Christine Bulmer, the fashion show featured creations from Beverley Dresser, Browns and The Earth Collection. The money raised went to Dove House Hospice and Beverley Social Club. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=684] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Wednesday Evening @ Beverley Racecourse
Beverley Racecourse held a night of racing that include the Hilary Needler Trophy and top Frankie Dettori. The prestigious race was won by Geesala, who is owned by John Brennan. The full face can be watched online by clicking here. Submariner, ridden by Frankie Dettori won the Kevin Donkin Memorial Handicap. Full results from the days racing can be found here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
‘P.Arts’ Spring Half Term Workshops
Young people in Beverley can enjoy an active and fulfilling half-term thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s arts development team. Toll Gavel Methodist Church is hosting two ‘P.arts’ workshops on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 June for children aged eight and over. On Tuesday, Human Compass Theatre will put on Whodunnit?, a fun day of ‘mystery and deception’ which culminates in the production of a murder mystery play in…