Beverley Beck has a special place in the hearts of people in the town. Many ‘becksiders’ remember the beck as a working waterway and the connections their families had to local industry, while others value it as a unique place to live and be outdoors. Since 2004, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has made a significant investment to improve the beck’s navigability and create a pleasant destination for residents and…
Braves Beat Tigers At Longcroft
Two depleted sides due to the holidays met on Wednesday night as the Beverley Braves under 9’s took on Cottingham Tigers at Longcroft. To ensure everyone got as much game time as possible three Braves players volunteered to play for the Tigers in each half, thanks therefore go to Matthew Madin, Will Sandford, and Oliver Gresswell who lined up with the Tigers in the first half and Matthew Hutchinson, William…
Olly Murs & The Feeling To Appear @ Brid Bash
96.9 Viking FM today announce Olly Murs & The Feeling are to join the line up at this year’s Brid Bash, sponsored by QualitySolicitors Lockings! With more than half the tickets already sold, these two major artists are set to spark the final push of ticket sales. Chart topper & multi-platinum artist Olly Murs and Brit nominated pop group The Feeling will join, amongst others, Chipmunk and Loick Essien at…
Braveheart Wallis Scores Seven But Braves’ Run Is Ended
Beverley Braves under-nines’ six-match unbeaten run came to an end at Holderness Vikings earlier this month. A below- par Braves could not cope with the strong running and excellent passing of the Vikings, eventually losing by 10 tries to 9. Despite the defeat there were still many strong individual performances, including Tom Colley, who won the man-of-the-match award with a great stint in defence in only his sixth game for…
Henderson: Colts Are An Evolving Force
Humber Colts boss Tony Henderson believes his side are ready for their assault on Division Two of the Hull Men’s Sunday League. Henderson watched his side hammer FC Rossendale 7-0 in their pre-season friendly. New signing Rob Northern bagged a double, as did Carl Walker, while Danny Atkinson, Mike Claxton and Ben Thompson also got on the scoresheet. And Henderson declared himself satisfied with the way his team are shaping…
Braves Enjoy Their Game @ KC Stadium
Beverley Braves enjoyed their time on their biggest stage to date last weekend. HU17.net was there to capture them in action at half-time of the Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos Challenge Cup clash at the KC Stadium, which saw Hull knocked out of the competition 38-22. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1624] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Amanda Price Celebrates Her 43rd @ Beverley Racecourse Family Day
Beverley Racecourse hosted their family race day yesterday. Amanda Price a Nurse at Hull Royal Infirmary spent the day at the Westwood course with family friends as she celebrated her 43rd birthday. Dave Price and Dave Bignell both managed to scoop place pot, the pair were delighted at picking the right results in each of the races and scooped £4.50 each for their efforts. Rachel Falkingham of North Bar Without…
New PRO @ Beverley Lions Clubs
Alan Porter is the new public relations officer for Beverley Lions. He takes over from previous incumbent Harry Burton, who has held the post for the past 10 years. Harry told HU17.net: “I am staying in the Lions but I have done the PRO job for about 10. I also run the golf day, which is very time consuming, and the Christmas lights etc, so I said I thought someone…
Dolce Vita Open Their Doors To The Public
Beverley has a new Takeaway, Dolce Vita who specialise in stone bake Pizzas officially opened this Monday. Located at North Bar Without the shop is currently offering a 20% discount until the 27th July on all collections. Their menu is made up of stoned baked pizzas, pastas and grills with all the food being freshly prepared with a delivery service offered on all orders over £6. Dolce Vita – 8…
Red Roar Worth a Punt @ Beverley Races Family Day
Beverley Racecourse holds their family fun day today and while your kids are enjoying the entertainment here are some tips for the racing that is taking part on the track, doors open today at 12 noon with the first race setting off at 2.10 There will be plenty to do with Hull Kingston Rovers running through some rugby skills and the appearance of Peppa Pig! Horse Racing Tips For Beverley…
Beverley Beat York By Six Wickets At Norwood
After last weeks abandonment due to the weather Beverley were keen to get back to winning ways against York at Norwood Park after 3 disappointing weeks. Skipper Alan Acklam started well when he finally won a toss and inserted York to have first use of a typically good Beverley track. Opening bowlers, Simon Roe and Peter Groves restricted the scoring rate whilst picking up wickets at regular intervals, including the…
Brumfield & Moon Lead Beverley To Victory
The 3rd XI welcomed Hull to Norwood looking to build on their recent good run of form. The toss was won by the visitors and they surprisingly batted first on a used wicket. Beverley’s youthful bowling attack started well following on from last week’s effort. Brad Dobson again bowled a pacy spell but with no luck, whilst Guy Brumfield picked up an early wicket. Beverley introduced new signing from Hull…
Beverley Men’s Trek For Children With Cancer Charity
A Beverley man who has battled a rare and life-threatening illness is pushing himself to the limit to raise money for a vital charity. Adam Barley, 22, was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) just nine weeks after he was born and has had to fight the disease ever since. He has been in and out of hospital all those 22 years, having to endure numerous blood transfusions and a…
Angels In Action At The Hornsea Carnival
Another great event took place today for the Beverley-based CSV East Riding Project when the Angels in Action descended on Hornsea today to help the organisers of the annual carnival. The participants from a team of 43, all aged 16 to 30 took part in what was their third event of their summer with the project. They took part in the parade and helped to collect donations from visitors to…
Back To Victorian Beverley
The museum service, in collaboration with the archives service and Beverley Library, is holding a special event for families entitled “Beverley 1900”, looking at life in the town 100 years ago, on Friday 26th August (10am – 4pm) at the Beverley Treasure House in Champney Road, Beverley. The event will include music, displays and numerous activities for children. Members of The Pram Society and Spin Off Productions will be on…
MP & Councillors Visit Swinemoor
On Friday 22nd July I (David Elvidge) joined Graham Stuart MP and my colleague, fellow Cllr Kerri Harold to meet with residents on the Swinemoor Estate in Beverley to discuss issues that affect their everyday lives and that of their friends and neighbours. We walked to the all weather pitch and the residents seemed glad to be reassured that very soon the all weather pitch would become the responsibility of…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 53
HU17.net Magazine issue 53, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: The Fox & Hound Molescroft Residents Pack Out Pavillion: North Beverley Action Group Graham Stuart Visits Swinemoor De Lacy Spa Scoop Award Saturday Night in Lucias Wine Bar & Grill Saturday Night @ Kubana Jamie Babb & Helena Carter’s Wedding Reception @ Hodgsons Race Night @ The Woolpack Inn Beverley Six Form Disco @ The Beverley Arms Hotel…
Saturday Night Out in Beverley: Kubana & Lucias
Locals enjoyed another cracking night out in Beverley. Pictures were taken in Lucias Wine Bar & Grill and also Beverley’s newest nightspot Kubana Bar & Grill on Saturday Market. [nggallery id=1619]