Photography Student James Carpenter from Beverley was in Athens and took to the streets to capture the events as they unfolded, and this is what James had to say about his experience of the Athens Riots. On December 6th in 2008, an innocent 15 year old boy, Alexis Grigoropoulos, was shot dead by the police in the Exarchia district of central Athens. The riots that ensued engulfed the city in…
Beverley Businesswoman Hopes to Raise £26,385
Beverley businesswoman and first time marathon runner and member of Beverley Athletic Club Claire Burcham hopes to raise £26,385 for charity. A Beverley businesswoman has embarked on a mammoth fund raising effort to collect £26,385 for the charity DebRA by running the London Marathon. Claire Burcham, from Beverley based Thrive Coaching, will be running the London Marathon for the first time in April 2010 and explains where the random target…
Sheffield Tigers Vs Beverley RUFC
Looking anything but a side that had not played for six weeks Beverley RUFC cruised to a comfortable victory over a disappointing Sheffield Tigers to maintain their position in the upper half of League Three North. Sheffield were a pale shadow of the side that had played so impressively earlier in the season at Beaver Park and for much of the game Beverley RUFC needed merely to sit back and…
Molescroft Terriers Vs Brandesburton AFC
Molescroft FC returned to action finally after a long lay with this week’s game only going ahead due to a late move to another pitch. The seemed to do the trick as the Molescroft Terriers won the match 5 – 2 Interesting was the choice of referee, the game was controlled by a young man called Chris Allen who at just 14 was nearer the age of the players then…
Beverley Town Mohicans Vs Batesman FC
Pictures from the football match that saw Beverley Town Mohicans play a good game today beating Batesman FC at Longcroft School, Beverley on the all weather pitch. Full Match Report Beverley Town Mohicans 8 v Batemens FC 0 Quarter final plate competition u12’s After having the Christmas period off and a couple more weeks due to the weather, Mohicans started surprising fluently with Alex Stock, Dan Naldrett and Louis Spivey…
Wold Rangers FC Vs Beverley United
Beverley United cruised through to the semi finals of the cup with a comfortable away win at Wold Rangers FC. Beverley United scored four without reply in conditions that were more suited to rugby then football. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=393] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
AFC Steel Recycling Vs Humber Colts
The Humber Colts slumped out of the Vice Presidents Cup as they were beaten 4 – 1 on the road by AFC Steel Recycling. Despite a bright start it showed that they were playing their first competitive match in 7 weeks. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=392] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Swanfield B Vs Mill Lane Utd
Pictures from the football match that featured Beverley side Mill Lane United who travelled to Hull to face Swanfield B. Terry Jackson was recalled to the team despite recovering from injury to help booster the squad and came close with a free kick early on in the game. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=391] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Burns Night Supper & Ceilidh
The Beverley Minster Social Committee held a Burns Night Supper & Ceilidh in the parish hall. Those there enjoyed a traditional supper of haggis before tables were cleared and guest danced to music by Pandamonium. Event Organisers Mrs Jan Bradley and Mrs Pam Holmes from the Beverley Minster Social Committee HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=390] HU17.net Picture…
Walkington Barrel Vs Hedon Rangers
The top of the table clash at Longcroft school between the Walkington Barrel and Hedon Rangers looked to be ending in draw till Hedon Rangers pinched a late winner. Walkington Barrel had a chance of there own to win the match though some how the ball was put over from less then 2 yards out with the Rangers keeper in no mans land. The defeat has put a dent in…
Sculcoates Amateurs AFC Vs Beverley Town
Beverley Town finally returned to action with a tricky away match at Sculcoates Amateurs AFC in Hull. Beverley Town fell behind though managed to get level late on in the game as the match finished 1 -1. The point keeps Beverley Town in touch at the top of the Humber Premier League only kept off the top by Ricketts AFC on goal difference. Both sides have 34 points and Hornsea…
Beverley Bandits Vs Scarborough
Pictures from Beverley Rugby Club featuring the rugby match at Beaver Park that saw the Beverley Bandits take on a Scarborough side in very wet muddy conditions though the Bandits came on top winning 41 – 5. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=387] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV Vs Goole RUFC
Ian Archibald was delighted as he claimed his first victory as coach to the Beverley Rugby Clubs 2nd XV at Beaver Park. It was not all plain sailing for Archibald as his side found them selves trailing at half time though with a few words of inspiration Beverley RUFC 2nd XV came back strong to win the game comftably 15-7. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Hessle Town Women & Girls Vs Malet Lambert Girls
Action for the game at Bishop Burton, the game was switched to the all weather surface due to Hessle’s home ground being waterlogged. The match which was a League Cup fixture do not go Hessle’s way as Malet Lambert Girls progressed to the next round with 6 – 0 victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=385] HU17.net Picture…
Friends of Longcroft School Raise £250
Friends of Longcroft School held their annual coffee morning at Toll Gavel United Church Hall this morning. The fair weather made it a fantastic morning raising over £250, nudging them a little nearer to the target needed for a new mini bus. A second hand book stall, tombola and cake stall contributed to the overall total as well as serving tea/coffee and toasted teacakes. The committee members were ably helped…
Graham Stuart MP Beverley Street Surgery
MP for Beverley and Holderness Graham Stuart was joined by local councillor Gary Shores at Toll Gavel close to Sullivans Fish & Chip shop in Beverley. During the surgery both Graham and Gary talked with residents about their issues at one of the regular open Street Surgery’s and gernerally took time to speak with the people from the community they serve. After the surgery Graham visited the coffe morning that…
Keep Longcroft School 3G Open
Longcroft School in Beverley are appealing to members of the public and users of the all weather pitch situated in their grounds to contact East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning team to appeal the 8pm closure. The all weather pitch which has proved to be a hugely valuable asset to sports groups in Beverley and surrounding areas has reached the end of a 12 month agreement that allow the flood…
Harp & Flute Concert Coming Soon to Beverley
Sally Pryce (harp) and Adam Walker (flute) will be presenting a musical evening on the harp and flute at Toll Gavel Methodist Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 18 February at 7.30pm. Sally Pryce & Adam Walker who will be performing in Beverley at Toll Gavel Methodist Church in February A Guardian newspaper review of a recent concert featuring the duo stated that “Adam Walker and Sally Pryce were the young and…