Beverley Athletic Club hosted the second race in this season’s East Yorkshire Cross Country League at Drewton Woods near South Cave last Sunday. Conditions were perfect – mild with sunshine and a reasonable amount of mud. Fresh from the English National Cross Country Relay Championships the previous weekend, James Pearson was Beverley’s fastest man, finishing in fifth position in 39.31. James is having an excellent first season with Beverley and…
Tim’s Hairdressing Wins Award
Three East Riding salons have won the top UK award for excellent health and safety standards. Tim’s Hairdressing in Beverley, Joanne Mahoney in Howden and Totally Faces in Kirkella became the overall UK winners in the Habia (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) barbering, hairdressing and beauty categories respectively at Salon International in London. The salons were all put forward by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, which recognised their particularly high…
Beverley RUFC Look to Build
Beverley RUFC hope to build on their victory over Rochdale last Saturday with another when they pay their first ever visit to Rossendale in their National League Division 3 fixture this weekend. Rossendale were the early season favourites to possibly win the league this year, having recruited well during the last close season, but they have disappointed and are lying one place above the Beavers in the table with the…
Pat’s Beverley Fly By
Pat Hamlet a Beverley resident has been in touch with HU17.net as he wanted to share the pictures he took of Beverley Minster. His pictures of Beverley Minster were taken when his daughter Vicky arranged for Pat to take a flight in a light air craft as a surprise birthday gift. The pilot called Nuno was in the process of working towards gaining enough flying hours to apply for a…
Armistice Commemoration Evening
With the hall resonating to the voices of the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Beverley Brass Band, the near capacity audience at Beverley War Memorial Hall enjoyed a two part evening of entertainment on Armistice Day. Guests included the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Susan Cunliffe-Lister, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, the Vice Lord Lieutenant, the chairman of the East Riding Council, the mayor of Beverley, councillor…
Armistice Day in Beverley
Beverley town centre came to stand still today at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, veterans, and children from Beverley’s schools, the Mayor of Beverley and other town officials stood in silence for 2 minutes. In the Memorial Gardens, Hengate, Beverley Mr Longcaster of Molescroft Primary School held a special assembly for the children from his school and from Keldmash Primary School Primary School, Beverley. The youngsters…
Fight Night in Beverley
Friday the 13th is fight night in Beverley as local lads will step into the ring at the Beverley Leisure Centre for the first of two weeks live boxing. Organised by St Paul’s Boxing Club in Hull the fight card on Friday is set to feature the ‘Thorne’ brothers of Beverley with Jol due to step into the ring this week with his brother, Jonny making his debut on the…
Oliver’s Army Days Commemorated
As we once more salute the heroes of today and yesteryear, a collection of letters on show at The East Riding Treasure House, Beverley, we are reminded of countless tales of bravery, endurance, and sacrifice in the face of war. These letters were written as part of a series of correspondence from Lieutenant Edwin Oliver of the 4th East Yorkshire Territorials was one of those heroes, amongst millions of other…
Beverley Builder Clinches Top Construction Award
Despite the toughest housing market conditions in living memory, Beverley builder Risby Homes has some good news to report. For the second year running Richard Bettison, Risby’s site manager at their Keldgate Bar development in Beverley has won an NHBC Pride in the Job Award. However, this year he has gone two stages further to become the regional winner representing the north east of England in the small builder category…
Ultimate Frisbee in Beverley
A popular weekly session of Ultimate Frisbee which started in October is looking for more people to come along to test their throwing arms. The sport is being played at Beverley Longcroft Sports Hall every Tuesday night between 8pm and 9pm. Sessions, costing £1.50, are informal, no booking is required, and those taking part are not asked to give a commitment to come every week. Community sports coach Ed Grady…
Beverley Remembrance Sunday Video
This video shows the parde going through the streets of Beverley before and after the service that was held at Beverley Minster. Related Links Poppy Appeal Launch Beverley Remebrance Sunday HMS Beverley Remembrance Sunday in Beverley Dig for Britain Poppy Appeal in Beverley War Graves Project
Beverley United Vs Boothfery Tigers
Beverley United responded to calls from the manager to show character after last weeks antics and progress to the quarter finals of the Munro Cup as Beverley United look to retain their title. Jonny Ricardo slots home from close range to give Beverley United a three nil lead Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you require copies…
Humber Colts Vs Royal Charter 101B
The Humber Colts tasted defeat for the first time as they went out of the cup on penalties to Royal Charter 101B. The Humber Colts took the lead through Craig Ellis though were pegged back and after extra time the game ended 1 – 1. In the shoot out the Humber Colts came out second best exiting the ‘Sponsors Cup’ though Chairman Rob Hunter was very optimistic saying ‘We had…
Molescroft FC Vs Shiptonthorpe Utd AFC
Exclusive pictures from the game between Molescroft FC & Shiptonthorpe Utd AFC U15’s league game at the Molescroft Pavilion, Beverley. 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=264] Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact…
Remembrance Sunday in Beverley
Pictures from today in Beverley that show the parade and the remembrance service that began with a parde, a service at Beverley Minster and a service held in the Memorial Garden’s in Beverley. The Mayor of Beverley, Graham Stuart MP and other officials from the town and members of armed services paid respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty. HU17.net Picture User Gallery: Click on the…
Beverley Remembrance Sunday
Beverley today remembered those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge and Graham Stuart MP for Beverley and Holderness were among those placed Poppy wreaths in Memorial Garden. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=262] HU17.net…
Hodgsons FC Vs Long Riston
Hodsons FC are through to the next round of the cup with a 8 – 2 win over Long Riston. Hodgsons FC never looked in any trouble and former Beverley Town player Adam Foster scored six setting a new cup record for most goals scored by one player in a match. Adam Foster Hodgsons FC club record holder for most goals in a game with Lee Haistings Click on the…
Beverley ARLC Vs Lamworth
Beverley ARLC won today in the cup brushing aside the opponents, Lamworth with by a staggering 52 – 10 score line, Leeroy Stevens also managed to get on the score sheet to cap off a great day for Beverley ARLC. Match Report: The blue and golds ruthlessly dismissed youthful opposition last Saturday at the Leisure Centre and in doing so landed a tasty semi final clash away to Holderness Vikings….