Something fast and new is on offer at Bishop Burton College where a new Humber Sports Partnership ‘Basketball League’ was launched. Elliot Hakner, Basketball Development Officer said; “We do not currently have a team from Beverley in the league though we are hoping to run some events in Beverley to generate some interest and hopefully get a team playing from Beverley.” To find out more about Basketball in the area…
1960’s Beverley at the Beverley Guildhall
A new exhibition opens this week at the Beverley Guildhall, entitled ‘1960s Beverley.’ As the title suggests, this exhibition looks at how the town was influenced by the 1960s in terms of aspects such as planning changes, fashion, music and new innovations. Fiona Jenkinson, Curator of the Beverley Guildhall, said: “We decided to take a different approach to Beverley’s history this time, but this has been a difficult exhibition to…
Schools’ Music Service Winter Concert at Longcroft School
Pictures from the Schools’ Music Service & Friends of East Riding Youth Orchestras Winter Concert held at Longcroft School. There were performances by East Riding Intermediate Wind Band, East Riding Percussion Ensemble, and East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=417] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Beverley AC Perform Well in Ferriby 10
Last Sunday’s Ferriby 10 was designated as Beverley AC’s first handicap race of 2010 and 29 athletes from the club joined the 500-strong field to tackle the challenging 10-mile course which starts and finishes at Skidby Mill. With temperatures just above zero runners soon warmed up as they climbed the hills out of Skidby and then Little Weighton. Beverley’s leading male runner, James Pearson, continued his excellent form and marked…
Half Term Activities at Beverley Leisure Centre
Beverley Leisure Centre is running various fun activities for children aged five to 12 throughout the February school half-term (15 to 19 February). These sessions, which are pay and play ones, run daily 2pm – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday of half-term, and cost £3.40 per session. Tuesday Bouncy castle and dodgeball Wednesday Urban street dance class Thursday Bouncy castle, parachute games and Frisbee fun Friday Roller…
Equissage Discovery Championship First Round
Showjumping pictures from the Equissage Discovery Championship, First Round and the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice, First Round held at Bishop Burton College. Riders at the event in the Equestrian Centre include Philip Curtis, Emma Stoker and Pippa Allen. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=415] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Scunthorpe Vs Beverley RUFC U13’s
Beverley RUFC managed to turn recent good performances into a well-deserved victory over their hosts after beating the weather on Sunday. A delayed kick off, due to frost, saw the visitors tackle tricky conditions with a much better attitude despite going 5-0 down to an early try. Beverley RUFC got back into the game with aggressive defence producing a series of errors from Scunthorpe and Rob Parker capitalising to touch…
The Vagina Monologues
A group of young women that includes the mother of organiser Annie Kirkman are currently rehearsing as they prepare to perform ‘The Vagina Monologues’ in three different locations in Beverley later this month. Based on author Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Interviews” conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories….
Records from Tailor’s Shop Preserved
Although by no means a defunct practice, having tailor-made clothes is less common than it used to be. Thankfully, the memory of an East Riding tailor’s shop, Brown’s of Beverley, will now be preserved. A collection of documents relating to this family business has been deposited with the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service, based at the Treasure House in Beverley. Collections Officer Sam Bartle said: “This is an…
‘Peace and War’ Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church Beverley
In partnership the Beverley Town Council and the Defence School of Transport, the largest driver training school in the world, has organised an exclusive Art Exhibition. The exhibition ‘Piece and War’ will be held in Beverley late February, featuring a selection of works from a number of artists that include, Professor Ken Howard, (Royal Academy) John Yardley & David Curtis (Royal Institute of Art). Through a collection of art it…
Sally Metcalfe of Beverley Prosecuted for Benefit Fraud
A Beverley resident has been handed a conditional discharge after admitting benefit fraud. Sally Metcalfe, of Norwood Grove, Beverley, had failed to declare that she had been in receipt of a student loan and grant. Mrs Metcalfe continued to receive benefits and fraudulently claimed £2,580.56 housing benefit between September 2008 and June 2009. The student loan was discovered via a data matching exercise and a subsequent investigation led by East…
AFC Tickton Veterans Vs East County Veterans FC
Pictures from the match featuring veterans of the game that saw AFC Tickton Veterans take on East County Veterans FC at Mill Lane United’s Ground, Broadgates in Beverley. In goal for County was a 53 year old chap who shouted from his box ‘This is the first time I have played in 12 years’ before remarking that that the pitch was like concrette! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Beverley Utd Vs West Lee FC
Pictures from the Sunday premier League match between Beverley United and West Lee FC. The football match, which was played at Longcroft School on the 3G pitch went the way of the visitors West Lee FC who won 3 – 1. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=413] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Beverley Town Mohicans V Beverley Whitestar
With the very cold weather causing many pitches to be frozen it was a wise decision to book the 3G pitch at Longcroft. Beverley Town Mohicans were in confident mood and started very well with Louie Kelly and Jamie Spence pressuring Whitestars’ midfield and gained possession for Dan Naldrett to thread a ball through for Alex Stock to hold off a challenge and score in the corner within 40 seconds….
Mill Lane United Vs The Beaver
In a all Beverley showdown the spoils were shared as Mill Lane United played out a 2 – 2 draw against the Beaver. Warmsley and Christie were on target for Mill Lane United with Stew Scott and Dixon netting for the Beaver. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=411] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Humber Colts Vs Cottingham Forest
The Humber Colts got back to winning ways smashing Cottingham Forest 7 – 3 in the league. The Humber Colts had the game won in the first half and took a quick fire three goal lead that killed off any hopes Forest had of winning. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=410] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Beverley Whitestar Bull Dogs Vs Anlaby Road Rangers
Beverley Whitestar Bull Dogs were in action at Longcroft School on the 3G pitch, the under 13’s side were never in trouble beating Anlaby Road Rangers 9 – 1 in the Hull Boys Sunday League. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=409] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Soul Patrol @ Bar Fusion
Bar Fusion in Beverley held an evening of live entertainment with Soul Patrol performing. The band that as the name suggests kept the party goers happy with their music. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=408] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size