As the Beverley Christmas Festival approaches John Bird the festival chairman reflects on how the show has developed over the years in his programme notes. Pictures from Beverley Festival of Christmas 2009 The Christmas Festival which is on the 13th December 2009 starting at 10.00am going through till 4.00pm is all set to be the biggest yet with thousands of people expected. There will be a park and ride system…
The Beverley Brass Band
The Beverley Brass Band was founded Mick Carter in 1969, the Beverley Brass Band has been entertaining people ever since and they provide music at nearly all the key events that happen in Beverley including the North Bar Celebrations, Beverley Food Festival, Armistice Day and the Christmas Lights. Above: The Beverley Brass Band performing at the Beverley Food Festival, 2009 Catherine solo performance of John Denver’s classic Annie´s Song at…
Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church
The Mayor of Beverley invites you to a Free Family Christmas Concert on Saturday the 12th December – 3pm at St Mary’s Church, Beverley. With special guests; The Regimental Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistics Corps (Volunteers) Also featuring; St Mary’s Church Choir, Beverley Hand Bell Ringers and the children of St Mary’s Primary School. Donations given on the day will go to the Mayoral charity SSAFA Forces Help East…
Beverley RUFC Entertain High Flying Stockport
Beverley RUFC’s recent improvement will be put to the test when high flying Stockport visit Beaver Park for this National league fixture. Stockport have recruited heavily this season and are pushing for promotion. Beverley RUFC however will approach the game with a good deal of confidence following last weekends comprehensive victory over Rossendale. Beverley RUFC should also should have, barring long term injuries have their strongest squad to choose from….
Danny Cartwright Set to Join Hodgsons FC
Officials linked from Hodgsons FC have been seen in various locations across Beverley speaking to what is suspected to a be a new signing for the club. Sources close to Hodgsons FC revealed the signing was likely to take place early next week with the name Danny Cartwright of league leaders Wawne Ferry FC being widely tipped as the player to be joining. Cartwright is an established league player and…
Premier Night for Dick Whittington & Sam the Cat
Night for Dick Whittington & Sam the Cat at the Beverley Memorial Hall got under way with a bang, this colourful adaption by the Beverley Musical Theatre was interactive, funny and very well performed and is highly recommended as something all the family can enjoy. Dates and booking information can be found here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
Leeds Abbey Dash
Four members of Beverley Athletic Club were among six thousand runners at the Abbey Dash 10k road race in Leeds last Sunday. Competing against a field of top class runners, celebrities and fundraisers, all four Beverley runners had cause for celebration at the end of the race. Nicola Glover who has improved steadily during the year finished in 49.40, breaking 50 minutes for the first time and beating her previous…
Beverley Economy & Tourism Group Meet
Beverley Renaissance Partnership invited representatives from organisations within the town to an initial meeting on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at County Hall in Beverley. Organisations included Beverley Town Council, Beverley and District Chamber of Trade, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, Beverley Minster, St Mary’s Church and Beverley Market Traders Association. The purpose of this group is to be action driven and to develop some of the recommendations outlined within the Draft Beverley…
Marie Curie Launch Beverley Night Service
The Mayor of Beverley was at the manor Road Health Centre where Marie Curie launched a new night service that will assist those in Beverley area who care for terminally ill loved ones from home. Cheryl Barrett explained “Carers can often find it distressing and hard to come to terms with when some body they care for dearly is taken into hospital for the final hours of their lives. With…
Millers Day Centre Christmas Fair
Millers Day Centre held a colourful Christmas Fair with lots of very different festive stalls. Music was provided by the Beverley Town Handbell Ringers with the Fair being officially opened by Councillor Christopher Matthews the chairman of the East Riding Council. Cllr Christopher Matthews the chairman of the East Riding Council declares the Christmas Faire open! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Just Gentlemen Barber Shop
The Just Gentlemen Barber Shop provides a traditional and modern hair cutting for men from the shop that can be found on Eastgate in Beverley. Just Gentlemen – Eastgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 Just Gentlemen – Eastgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 Just Gentlemen – Eastgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 Just Gentlemen – Eastgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17
Yorkshire Buiding Society
Yorkshire Building Society located in Saturday Market Beverley provides a wide range of financial services and advice, the branch is open six days per week from 9.00 till 5.00pm except Wednesdays when the branch opens at 9.30am on and Saturday when Yorkshire Building Society closes at 1.00pm Yorkshire Building Society – 3/5 Saturday Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8BB Yorkshire Building Society – 3/5 Saturday Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17…
Molescroft FC Tigers Vs Rockford Rangers
Exclusive pictures from the football match that saw Beverley side Molescroft Tigers take on Rockford Rangers at Longcroft School Beverley. Euan McPhearson, Lottie Dodd thinks this is the picture of the day from the Molescroft Tigers! Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you require copies of your photo by sending an email to paul@hu17.net [nggallery id=298] Click…
Beverley Christmas Lights Switch Video
The Beverley Christmas Lights were switched on by the Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge. The Beverley Pipe Band led a parade from Market Cross up Toll Gavel lighting all three of the Christmas trees with music from the Beverley Pipe Band. The Mayor of Beverley thanked the Beverley Christmas Lights appeal and the Beverley Lions before encouraging the crowds to count down from 10 before he flicked the switch. Additional…
John Lock Memorial Day in Beverley
The banner made by John Lock’s children for the John Lock Memorial Day The John Lock Memorial Day took place at the Beverley Leisure Centre playing fileds and Hodgsons pub in Beverley. Events began with the much awaited football contest a fitting tribute to John who played for each of the sides who were contesting the cup that bared his name. The sides lined up though there was not a…
AFC Tickton Vs Humber Colts
The Humber Colts came away with all the points after beating AFC Tickton 2 – 1. Stunning strikes from Darren Jenkinson and Tom Moore in the first half ensured the Humber Colts continued their winning start to the season. Tom Moore drives home from 20 yards to score what proved to be the winning goal Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures…
Molescroft Mohicans Vs Hessle Rangers
Molescroft Mohicans won a convincingly against Hessle Rangers beating them 5 goals to nil, Mohicans skipper Hall helped the Beverley side to an easy victory despite been the attention of some tough tackling. The Molescroft FC captain did however had the final say scoring two of the five goals in the match. James Cotterill of Molescroft FC slips a pass through to the front man Hall against Hessle Rangers Click…
Lou Hubbard Crowned Champion
Lou Hubbard of Beverley was crowned Yorkshire Champion at the Novice Senior ABA Boxing Championships. Hubbard beat Ashley Buckley on points much to the delight of home crowd who were there to cheer him on. The St Pauls fighter was happy with the result and picked up a medal from the Mayor of Beverley in a short presentation after the fight. Lou Haubbabrd with the Mayor of Beverley collecting his…