A depleted Beverley Braves team saw a draw against top side Skirlaugh at home in the Yorkshire cup. With players out with injuries, the boys on the pitch really had to work hard and the first half they did just that showing they were definitely up for the challenge. Owen Harrison’s halted the first onslaught by stopping the Bulls like a brick wall with a strong low tackle. Kurt Pelham…
Tanners Let Two Lead Goal Slip As They Are Held By St Andrews
Hodgsons FC boss was left frustrated as his saw his side sacrifice a two goal lead against St Andrews. The Tanners went two nil up though were unable to finish off St Andrews in their Humber Premier League Encounter. Scott-Jon Tyler and Chris Robinson got the goals for the Tanners though a point was not enough to lift them out of the bottom three of the Humber Premier League. Hastings…
Beavers Thumped 5 – 1 By Bridlington
Beverley Town Beavers were well beaten by Bridlington Sports Academy in the East Riding County League. Town lost the game 5 – 1 at Lecconfield Sports Ground leaving them with just one point from their four matches. Next weekend Beverley Town Beavers are away Hedon Rangers Reserves, Rangers are also struggling and though this weekend earned their first point of the season with a 1 – 1 with The Barrel…
Archibald Comes Out Of Retirement But Beavers Go Down
Birkenhead Park are a most friendly club and their hospitality before and after the game is second to none. But out on their own pitch they are always a tough proposition and Beverley RUFC will not have relished travelling there today with another heavily patched up side. The result was more or less inevitable and it was largely a question of how well Beverley RUFC would acquit themselves. Once again…
Palin Header Rescues Point For Barrel
The Barrel Walkington rescued a point at home against Hedon Rangers thanks to a Brad Palin header. Falling behind the Barrel Walkington got on level terms at Longcroft School after Oli Burns broke down the right wing firing in a cross that Palin leaped like a salmon to meet and head home. Next weekend the Barrel Walkington face Bridlington Town Academy who beat Beverley Town Beavers 5 – 1. Elsewhere…
St Georges Flying High As They Win Again
St Georges FC maintained their 100% start to the East Riding County League campaign as they smashed six past Hodgsons FC Reserves at the Beverley Leisure Centre. The win means St Georges FC have maximum 15 points return from their five matches. Next weekend Hodgsons FC face a trip to Haltemprice while league leaders St Georges third placed Gilberdyke Phoenix. Final Score Hodgsons FC Reserves 1 St Georges FC 6…
Pocklington Brush Town Aside With Comprehensive Win
Beverley Town suffered their third consecutive defeat as they went down 4 – 0 to Pocklington Town at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The defeat means Beverley Town are six points behind Humber Premier League leaders Chalk Lane beat Sculcoates Amateurs 2 – 0. Next weekend Beverley Town will travel to the Hull & East Riding Sports Club as they face tough test against Sculcoates Amateurs who are second in the…
MasterChef @ Swinemoor Primary School
Children at Swinemoor Primary School had an afternoon of cooking as they held a Masterchef competition. Some of the classes were making healthy sandwiches using fruit and vegetables the older children were making puddings to tie in with their current theme of World War II. [nggallery id=1791]
Wanted: Volunteer Trainee Guide Dog Boarders
From experience, there are some dogs in their final 10-12 weeks of training, who may benefit from a home environment rather than a kennel environment. Although kennels is a more consistent and routine environment, we do need to provide the right accommodation for the individual dog which will enhance their performance as a future guide dog. With the dog relaxed and confident, we are able to make a better match…
East Riding Youth Summit To Be Held @ Beverley Minster
An East Riding Youth Summit will be held on Saturday 29th October at Beverley Minster between 10.00am-1.00pm. This Free event is for young people aged 15-25 and their church leaders, who are passionate about changing the face of the church. Mark Russell CEO of Church Army says: “The church is wrinkling and shrinking; we are neither reaching nor discipling young people in significant numbers. The Church of England in many…
Paul Liddell To Play In Beverley @ Toll Gavel
On Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm, the acclaimed acoustic musician Paul Liddell is holding a concert at Toll Gavel United Church, with proceeds being donated to local charities Beverley Community Lift and the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. Paul Liddell is a successful recording and performing artist, having released a solo EP, two solo albums and an EP with his band ‘Delphians.’ Awards won include Best Male Artist’ at the International…
Real Aid: Christmas Gift Box Appeal 2011
It is that wonderful time of year again when Real Aid launch their appeal for the support of our local community to donate a gift box. These amazing gifts will be received by some of the world’s poorest children. Last year the Tickton based charity received a record breaking response from schools groups and individuals across the area. Last year people like you helped change the lives of over 4587…
The M&Co Fashion Show
The clothing company M&Co held a very successful fashion show at their store in Beverley. The event was organised to help raise money for Cancer Research a charity the high street chain has been working with for three years. M&Co chose Cancer Research UK as their two-year charity partner after a staff vote in 2008, with a view to raising £150,000 a year. To date, they’ve raised more than £400,000…
Free Parking Scheme Extended To Three Months
A popular scheme to waive weekend car parking charges in the run-up to Christmas, which the council has operated for the last three years, is set to be extended to cover weekend parking for the whole of the three months November 2011 to January 2012. For every weekend from 5/6 November to 29/29 January 2012, parking will be free at all 38 council car parks where charges normally apply. The…
Football Skills School Restarts After Break
1st 4 Football training sessions have now restarted at Longcroft School in Beverley for youngsters aged between 5-12yrs. Sessions run from 10-11am on Saturday mornings throughout the school term. Head Coach, Mike Trotter, UEFA B Licensed Coach and his team of qualified coaches have established an esteemed reputation for helping youngsters develop their footballing skills and confidence in a safe and enjoyable environment. Through practising skills such as dribbling and…
Three Beverley Runners Complete Tough Chester Marathon
Whilst their club mates were tackling the hilly cross-country course at Bishop Wilton three Beverley athletes were running the Chester Marathon. Rob Snaith was the first of the trio to finish. He completed the 26 mile course in 2:50:07 in 23rd position overall and in 12th place in his age category. Andy Johnson was next to cross the finishing line. The event was tougher than he expected but he finished…
Gordon Cambell’s 80th @ The Lady Le Gros
Gordon Cambell celebrated his 80th birthday with friends and family at The Lady le Gros pub, Beverley. Gordon has been a resident in Beverley 21 years previously living in Woodmansey with his wife Ainslie and their children. [nggallery id=1788]
A Great Success With More To Come: Beverley Literature Festival 2011
The first weekend of the Beverley Literature Festival saw queuing round the block for Val MacDermid and Mark Billingham; and the Beverley Treasure House was packed with children meeting authors, making stories and being spell-bound by performers at the children’s literature festival. On Thursday, Thomas Penn will be talking about his acclaimed, debut account of early Tudor history – it’s been admired by novelists (including Hilary Mantel) and historians alike. …