Beverley’s ‘Beverley & District Chamber of Trade’ met at the Beverley Arms Hotel yesterday where special guest speaker Duncan Lewis of Business Link gave an informative and thought provoking talk entitled ‘How to Have the Edge over Your Competitor’. Duncan conducts several short exercises that encouraged those at the meeting to look more closely at the things they were good and what they do well. Duncan also gave advice to…
Bishop Burton College Vs East Riding College
Bishop Burton College played their first home game as their newly formed Basketball team beating visitors East Riding College. The game which ended 30-17 was the second time the Bishop Burton side had played losing their first game to leagues strongest side Hull College. Coach Peter Walker said after the game; “Overall we played well though we need to improve on our shooting, it was really good to win our…
Showjumping Action from Bishop Burton College
British Showjumping action pictures from the equestrian centre at Bishop Burton College where riders competed in various competitions. These pictures are from the Newcomers and 1.15 Open. To purchase team photos from these events click here HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=472] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
HALO Competition held in Beverley
Beverley hosted the first event in the new Yorkshire Urban Orienteering League last Sunday. Organised by Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers (HALO) the event attracted 48 competitors some of whom had travelled considerable distances. Local teenager and HALO member Charlotte Ward won the open women’s event and Steve Watkins of Airedale won the men’s. With a choice of routes and distances ranging from 7.2 km to 3.4 km the event was…
Humber Premier League Vs East Riding Amateur League
The Humber Premier League select captained by Beverley Town’s Jonny Ricardo claimed the British Legion Cup at the Roy West Centre as they defeated the East Riding Amateur League though needed penalties to claim the trophy. The Humber Premier League side featured two players from Beverley, Jonny Ricardo and Michael O’connell, both players delighted to get their hands on the cup which was presented at the end of the game…
Volunteers Acknowledged for Positive Work in the Community
Members of the Media Crew who made a positive contribution to the community through their work with CSV East Riding’s Vinvolved Team in 2009, gathered today at East Riding College in Beverley to receive official thanks and recognition for their efforts. Kerry Straw, Beverley Renaissance Partnership Coordinator and John Bird, Chair of the Festival of Christmas, presented the group with awards and spoke highly of the work they had all…
Reloaded to Play @ the Sun Inn Beverley
Beverley based cover band Reloaded will be performing live confirming they will be entertaining the locals at their ‘home ground’ The Sun Inn next month. The group are scheduled to perform live on the 6th March 2010 Band member Hafi told HU17.net; “Its only our 2nd gig since the new years gig at the kings head so we are really looking forward to playing, especial at the Sun because its…
Peace and War Art Exhibition Preview Evening
On Saturday evening an art exhibition was opened in Beverley at St Mary’s Church, the Exhibition entitled ‘Peace and War’ captures the personalities and characteristics of fighting men and women in a profound way and mages to draw a parallel with struggle for life faced by children with liver disease. With the support of the Beverley Town Council and the Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge the exhibition will help raise…
Archibald Draws Positives from Defeat
Beverley RUFC 2nds travelled to Bridlington hoping to avenge a heavy defeat the last time the two sides met. Despite the late loss of influential back rower Martin Shaw to an early morning groin injury and another couple of no shows from the selected squad the Beavers had a much stronger team than their previous visit to Dukes Park in November and made strong start after a somewhat lacklustre warm…
Thriller Sees Beverley Lose With Last Kick of the Game
This was a real thriller with the result in doubt until the very end. Fixtures between these two sides invariably produce fast enjoyable encounters and this was no exception. Their two games this season have yielded a total of 88 points with only a margin of two points difference between the sides. Today it was once again a nail-biting affair in which Penrith snatched victory with a penalty at the…
Molescroft Rangers Reserves Vs Eastrington Village
Pictures from the football match featuring Molescroft Rangers who suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Eastrington Village as they lost 8 – 2 at the Beverley Leisure Centre, despite the defeat the manager of Molescroft Rangers was in good spirits and was confident his lads would overcome this set back. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=469]…
Shoppers in Beverley Enjoy Meal From Minster Catering
The caterers of Beverley Minster held a shoppers lunch, on the menu was beef stew and dumplings and the crowds certainly turned up to enjoy a hot meal in the Minster Parish Hall. The idea behind the lunches which run every three weeks or so is to attract more people from the centre of Beverley to the Minster and have proved to be very popular with visitors and locals. HU17.net…
Snow Returns to Beverley
Snow returned to Beverley again this morning, while some of the people in the town will welcome the snow back others are left frustrated with all sporting fixtures being cancelled throughout the town. These pictures were taken this morning around Beverley Minster and by the Beverley Beck where some lucky ducks got a snack from a chap prepared to brave the cold. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Drinkers Around the Bars in Beverley
Few snaps of some people who are enjoying a few beers around a couple of the bars in Beverley on Saturday evening, pictures were taken in Nellies, The White Horse, and Dan Hooks. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=467] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Exposed: Craig Hancock Makes the Perfect Woman
Beverley Rugby Club held a fund raiser in their club house at Beaver Park where one man Craig Hancock stole the show. The supersized forward slipped into some sexy lingerie a wig complete with make up before wowing the audience with his appearance NOT his singing. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=465] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Beverley Town Vs Pocklington Town
Beverley Town climbed to second in the Humber Premier League after being held to a 1 – 1 draw by Pocklington Town at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Beverley Town were missing a number key attacking players and the conditions of the pitch made things difficult for both sides. The point however brings them level with Reckitts AFC who suffered a shock defeat to on the road to Heddon Rangers. Next…
Hodgsons FC Vs Beverley Town Reserves
Hodgsons FC took maximum points in this local ‘derby’ clash against Beverley Town Reserves, winning 3-1. This was a must win game for the tanners, after a poor start to the New Year. The pitch wasn’t in great condition but both teams adapted reasonably well considering. It took 20 minutes before the deadlock was broken. Hodgsons took the lead through centre back Karl Wallis who’s header looped over the Beverley…
Beverley RUFC Vs Penrith RUFC
Pictures from Beaver Park where Beverley RUFC took on Penrith RUFC in a league match, due to the condition of the main pitch the game was switched to the back pitch though it was Penrith who were the stronger of the two sides. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=462] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…