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…
Harrison Proud of Braves Selected for Hull Service Area Trials
Beverley Braves under-12s coach Chris Harrison believes the selection of eight of his side’s players for trials to join the Hull Service Area squad is “a great reflection” on the club. Callum Officer, James McCae, Dylan Clifford, Zac Mayo, Owen Harrison, Kurt Pelham, Joe Wardil and Harvey Lazenby will find out early next month if they have made their way into their age-group team to represent East Yorkshire’s rugby league…
Beverley Town CC Vs Humbleton
Beverley Town CC paid a heavy price for a series of missed catches in their Newland Evening League clash with Humbleton at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Their inability to capitalise on some good bowling, especially from off-spinner Peter Parnaby, saw the visitors rack up an impressive 124-2 from their 12 eight balls overs – a score just too big for Beverley to chase. Key to the powerful Humbleton score were…
Help For Heroes Sponsored Walk
Staff, family and friends from Willerby and Kirkella Neighbourhood Policing Team will be taking part in a sponsored walk from Queens Gardens Police Station in Hull to Beverley Police Station, New Walk, Beverley on Saturday 29th May. The 10 mile walk will be in aid of Help the Heroes charity and officers will be rattling their buckets throughout the walk, collecting for the charity. As well as the officers taking…
Beverley Mixed v Driffield LTC B
Mixed doubles action was the order of the evening at the Norwood Recreation Ground last night (Tuesday). HU17.net was there to photograph men and women of Beverley Town Tennis Club in action. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=681] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
FERYO Jazz and Quiz Night
The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz and Quiz fund-raising night on 2nd May, this time at Cottingham Civic Hall. The change of venue meant that more people could be accommodated this year, and it also attracted a number of new faces. It was a magnificent event and a good time was had by all. The East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra now has some…
Two Beverley AC Runners Complete Edinburgh Marathon
For the second year in succession temperatures soared for the Edinburgh Marathon last Sunday. Although considered the fastest marathon course in the UK the 25 degree heat took its toll on many runners and tested their stamina and will-power to the limit. More than a hundred runners were treated for heat related problems. Spectators along the route handed out extra water and some residents used garden hoses to cool runners…
Jane Tomlinson Hull 10K
Hull played host to a new mass-participation running event on Sunday with the first Hull 10k road race. One of a series of Run for All events in Yorkshire organised by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal charity, the race was a huge success. More than three thousand pairs of feet pounded the pavements round the city centre and along the waterfront on the hottest day of the year so far. Thousands…
G Jack & Son Celebrate their 50th Anniversary in Beverley
Home delivery may no longer be the name of the game, but a real interest in customers’ lives is still at the core of Beverley delicatessen G and A Jack. The popular Wednesday Market shop, run by Duncan Jack and his wife Joy, is this month celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the town’s most popular and best loved businesses. Like most aspects of Beverley life, G and A…
Signed Wayne Rooney England Shirt Up For Grabs
Beverley pub The Kings Head is giving excited World Cup fans the chance to win a signed Wayne Rooney England shirt – and help the fight against cancer at the same time. As the countdown to South Africa 2010 begins in earnest, the popular bar, in Beverley’s bustling and lively Saturday Market, is gearing up to a World Cup summer aimed at providing maximum joy to the town’s football fans….
Humber Colts Presentation Evening
Humber Colts celebrated a superb first year as a football club at their presentation night in the Humber Keel. Players, supporters and friends gathered to revel in a season which saw them win promotion from Division Five Wyke of the Hull Men’s Sunday League. Without even a ground when the club was founded last summer, Swinemoor Estate side the Colts now have an established base, training facilities and equipment, and…
Betsy’s 21st Birthday Party
Betsy celebrated her 21st birthday in style with a garden party for close friends and family that rocked into the early hours. The sun shone and the Pimms went down…or was it the other way round? HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=675] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Town CC 4th XI Vs Pelican
In the other game at the Norwood Recreation Ground, Pelican beat the fourth XI in a real thriller. Batting first, Beverley’s Ian Morrison smashed 10 fours in a fine 59 as the home side made 189 all out. There were also solid contributions from Rob Wicks (34), Ray Teal (26) and an important, unbeaten 21 from number 11 Sam Welburn. Beverley took regular wickets as Pelican took their turn to…
Beverley Town CC Vs Clifton Alliance
Beverley Town Cricket Club slumped to a heavy defeat against Clifton Alliance at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday in the York and District Senior League Premier Division. Clifton consolidated second spot as they chased down Beverley’s insubstanial 187-7 for the loss of just five wickets. On a stifling hot day perfect for batting, the home side failed to really capitalise on good batting conditions. Andrew Burton made 59 and…
Cheerleading at Beverley Leisure Complex
In the last few years, Cheerleading has hit the UK with a bang. It is one of the fastest growing dance styles at the moment. It is all about pom routines, chants, cheers, stunts and jumps. It is a great way to keep fit and have fun. Cheerleading encourages positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles, discipline, and develops confidence. To be a successful cheerleader, you need to build strength and stamina and…
Cottingham Tigers Vs Beverley ARLC
Beverley ARLFC’s powerhouse pack laid the foundations for their superb come-from-behind 28-18 Ray Speckman Cup final victory over rivals Cottingham Tigers at Haworth Park on Saturday. In the build-up to the game, blue and golds’ coach Rich Shaw and captain Steve Davidson had talked about the need to muscle up in defence against a pacy Tigers’ side, certain that if they could contain their opponents’ powerful centres their big, bruising…
Barrel Walkington v Leven Members Club
A red hot day at the Queensgate football ground in Bridlington saw the final of the East Riding County Football League Junior Cup Final between Barrel Walkington v Leven Members Club. An early goal from Oli Burns put the Barrel Walkington in front which Leven soon cancelled out with an equaliser. The second half saw the Barrel go in front again with another finish from Oli Burns but again Leven…