This October marks the 10th anniversary of British Military operations in the Afghanistan conflict. The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help East Yorkshire Branch will be remembering the immeasurable sacrifices made by our servicemen, women and their families. Since 2001, many members of our Armed Forces have given their lives and many more have been seriously injured. But it will be a long time before the full…
Beverley Blues Festival Debuts At Sun Inn
The first ever Beverley Blues Festival kicks off at The Sun Inn on the 21st October. The weekend long festival will showcase blues music, from acoustic to rock and the line up is brimming with exciting acts including, among others, the Alligators, the Steve Fulsham Band and Stikkyfingers. The festival was thought up by a group of music lovers and so has no admission charge. However proceeds from the weekend…
Richard Durham: Town Will Win 3 – 1
HU17.net has caught up with Richard Durham on the eve of the massive cup encounter that will take place this weekend featuring Hodgsons FC and Beverley Town. Durham has played for both sides in though his fitness levels have hampered his football career earning him the name ‘The Durham Hamstring’. On Saturday like many others in Beverley Durham will be pitch side to watch the two football giants of Beverley…
Crew Clothing Delighted With Beverley Store
Crew Clothing Co. opened their doors in Beverley earlier this week and were delighted with the response and trade on their first day. Kevin Lucas, Area Manager, Crew Clothing said: “We were delighted with our first day’s trade in Beverley, we had a lot of customer interest, many of whom knew the Crew Brand from the York outlet store and who were excited to see our new store in Beverley.”…
Barbour Store in Beverley Now Open on Sundays
Following customer demand, leading heritage and lifestyle clothing brand, Barbour, has now opened its Beverley store on Sundays so shoppers can enjoy the Barbour experience seven days a week. Coming up to its eighth year, the store offers a good mixture of men’s and ladies Heritage, Lifestyle & Classic collections as well as the brand new children’s collection for AW11 featuring mini sizes of adult favourites. Beverley Jaques, manager of…
Beverley Literature Festival: Ticket Offer
Beverley Literature Festival brings top novelists, historians and writers from around the UK and beyond, including Margaret Drabble, Val McDermid, Jon Ronson, Tom Rob Smith, and many more. It also includes an entertaining, fun and thoughtful programme of events for children over the first weekend, 8-9 October, based at the Beverley Treasure House. So that you can enjoy more of the festival for less, or share your love of books…
Beverley Fair Well In Northern Athletics Cross-Country Relay Championships
After a successful day at the recent road relay competition in Warrington athletes from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Sheffield last weekend to take part in the Northern Athletics Cross-Country Relay Championships. Thirty-two teams of four lined up at the start for the senior men’s event on the hottest October day since records began. With the temperature around 30oC conditions were very unusual for a cross-country event in October. Instead…
Duboulay To Miss Beavers Clash With Bradford
Bevereley RUFC’s injury woes continue this week with the ruling out of fly-half Phil Duboulay with a knee injury,for the visit of Bradford & Bingley to Beaver Park for the National League Division 3(North) fixture. The Beavers can draw comfort from the performance of their patched up side at Chester last week which, although going down to what appears to be a heavy defeat to the league leaders, performed heroically…
Poor First Half Costs Molescroft
Molescroft FC were dumped out of the cup as they were thrashed 5 – 1 by Westella and Willerby at the Molescroft Pavilion. A poor first half by the home side proved costly and despite coming strong in the second half Molescroft FC could not get themselves back into the match. Skipper Ellis Horsefield said; “We got better in the second half but it was too little too late.” “I…
Schools Football: Longcroft Vs Beverley Grammar
Action pictures from the yesterdays football featuring local schools Longcroft School and Performing Arts College and Beverley Grammar School. In total four games were played as local lads went head to head with plenty of pride at stake. [nggallery id=1778]
East Riding Council Links Up With Network Rail To Reduce Costs
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is continuing to reduce costs and save staff time and resources following a link up with Network Rail. The rail company carries out an annual survey of its level crossings, with respect to the condition of road markings and signage, in the East Riding. Assets on the approach to a crossing are the responsibility of the council and those within the bounds of the stop…
Beverley Musical Theatre Announce Winter Production Dates
Beverley musical theatre’s production of Snow White and the seven dwarves is a traditional pantomime which follows the story very closely. With 7 cute dwarves all played by children from 6 to 12 years old. They have a lot of funny lines to deliver, which they are practising very hard to get right. Some have had acting experience and for others this is their first time on stage. The songs…
Beverley’s Most Successful Author to Attend Lit Fest
It’s been at least 10 years since celebrated Beverley Author Val Wood appeared at the Beverley Literature Festival. This year Val is back to celebrate the release of her 17 th novel The Harbour Girl. Val says: “I’m so looking forward to meeting readers old and new and will be reading from my new novel, The Harbour Girl, which is set for release in November so all attendees will be…
Longcrofts’s Got Talent 2011
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College held their second Longcroft’s Got Talent evening. Contestants had taken part in previous rounds with the 18 acts being selected to perform on the finals night. The evening consisted of singers, dancers and musicians with the eventual winners being Connor & Fraser and Jess Lowery. [nggallery id=1777]
Seminar: Investing In An Uncertain World
Chartered Financial Planners cba financial services are holding a seminar on Tuesday 11th October which will take place on-board P&O Ferries’ vessel – The Pride of Hull from 11:00am. The presentation will be made by Chartered Financial Planning Manager, David Dunning who will provide an overview of how to structure finances to maximise their return whilst minimising volatility, tax allowance updates and how to avoid the trappings of inheritance tax….
Opportunity To Try Orienteering
Newcomers to the sport of Orienteering have an opportunity to try out their skills on Saturday October 15th on Beverley Westwood. The event, organised by the Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteering Club (HALO), will have a range of courses to suit all abilities, ranging from the novice to the more experienced navigator. The fee is £2 for adults, £1 for juniors and £5 for family groups, participants can take part on…
Mermaid Donated To Beverley Barge Preservation Society
The Beverley Barge Preservation Society today was presented with a new boat named ‘Mermaid’. Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell was there too supporting one of his named charities of the year. The Mermaid started out as a life boat before being converted to a support vessel. The Beverley Barge Preservation Society plan to use the boat for pleasure trips for small groups of people. They also will be looking to…
Polly & Fred: The New Kids On The Block
Beverley’s newest children’s boutique Polly and Fred are bringing shoppers in Beverley a wide collection of high quality, scrumptious childrenswear for newborns through to pre-teens from their new store located on Walkergate. Owner Laura Smart said; “Children’s fashion is my passion, and with two young children of my own I’m committed to providing my customers with gorgeous, colourful clothing for all occasions, from everyday essentials to party wear.” “Our clothes…