The museum on the first floor at the Treasure House in Beverley will be open on Good Friday this year (2nd April) from 9.30 – 5pm, offering a range of exhibitions, as well as a gift shop for those last minute Easter gifts. Current displays include the unique South Cave weapons cache and a replica of one of the Iron Age swords. In Gallery 2, “Silver a beautiful metal” is…
Over £1000 Raised for Teenage Cancer Trust
Over £1000 was raised last Saturday for the Teenage Cancer Trust at a fundraising event at Beverley Leisure Centre. Molescroft Mum Sylvia Hood organised the evening of sport and music to raise funds in memory of her son David who sadly died of bone cancer at the age of 18 in June 2007. Sylvia was delighted with the amount raised and said afterwards “The evening was a great success and…
Easington United Vs Hodgsons FC
Hodgsons FC made the long trip to Easington looking to pick up maximum points from the leagues basement team. The tanners did that winning the match 3 nil, however, if wasn’t all plain sailing for the Beverley side. It took 33 minutes before the deadlock was broken, and it was Daniel Atkinson who scored with a neat chip shot over the keeper, following a flick on by Wes Monteiro. On…
Scunthorpe 4ths Vs Beverley RUFC 2nds
Beverley 2nds made the trip across the Humber Bridge to take on Scunthorpe IVs at short notice after original opponents Marist called off late on Thursday evening. Even with this late change of fixture the Beavers were still able to travel with a squad of 18 to take on side they had narrowly beat at Beaver Park 12-7 less than a month ago. Last week Beverley were 17 nil behind…
Rossendale Vs Beverley RUFC
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…