Our much valued, local community transport services are run in the main by the good will and support of local volunteers. ARE YOU ABLE TO SPARE A FEW HOURS PER WEEK AS A VOLUNTEER DRIVER? Own car or minibus drivers needed! We are really in need of drivers who using their own vehicle and /or drivers for our 16 passenger seated minibus vehicles. The basic requirements are a full driving…
Jackson Closes In On Trebles Title
Terry Jackson claims he has got what it takes to go all the way and lift the Beverley Darts League Trebles title. Jackson cruised through to the knock out rounds this week at Hodgsons that saw around 80 players all throwing for their place in the finals. The competition will be decided at Hodgsons Pub on 8th October where last 16 who compete for the converted crown. Jackson won his…
Community Hospital Art & Photogrpahy Competition
The NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Community Arts Challenge is looking for local artists interested in seeing their artwork on display in the new Community Hospital for the East Riding being built in Beverley. Challenge organiser, Katrina Hunt, said: “The Challenge has been devised by the Local Community Liaison Group set up to support the ongoing development of the new Community Hospital. The Challenge is themed around bringing the natural…
Strongest GCSE Results For College Students
East Riding College is celebrating its strongest set of GCSE results, with 76.3 per cent of entries passing at A* to C grade and an overall pass result of 98.5 per cent. The result is above the national average of 69.8 per cent and that for Yorkshire and the Humber, which is 65.4 per cent. The majority of people taking GCSEs at the College do so as an addition to…
Hard Work Pays Off For GCSE Students
The hard work of pupils and schools across the East Riding has been rewarded by record breaking GSCE results. With a few results still to be processed, schools within the East Riding of Yorkshire Council have seen the number of learners achieving five passes at A* to C grade rise significantly to 81 per cent, more than 10 per cent above the national average of 69.9 percent. The GCSE average…
Hair By El Turco: Kaite Thompson
Katie Thompson’s hair has been braided and plaited off the face, her fringe was rolled to create a chic look.
Bridlington Rock Hodgsons By Stealing A Point At Longcroft
Hodgsons FC were twice pegged back by Bridlington Sports Club in the Humber Premier league as the side shared the spoils at Longcroft School. The Tanners took the lead early on in the match through Matthew Crane though Bridlington Town scored to ensuring the sides were level at half time. In the second half Hodgsons brought on Rob Northern who took just 10 minutes to make his mark on the…
Champions Fightback To Earn A Point
St Andrews were held at home by Humber League Premier Champions Sculcoates Amateurs at Bishop Burton College. The match finished 2 – 2 with Lewis Poucher scoring twice for St Andrews giving the home side a two goal lead at half time. Michael Leng and Ricky Field scored for Sculcoates in the second half to ensure the champions got something form the game. This weekend St Andrews face tough test as…
Three “Cool Camels” Raise Over £600 For Beverley Community Lift!
As previously reported in HU17.net, three youngsters (Reanna Wardill, Samantha Novis and Lucy Norton) taking part in the Lifestyle 2011 summer project have chosen to support Beverley Community Lift. They decided upon our local community transport charity after seeing neighbour Margaret Smith getting into one of our 9 minibus vehicles as part of a regular shopping trip to the local supermarket. As staff and trustees are very much wanting to…
Heritage Open Days: Free To Explore Beverley Guildhall
East Yorkshire’s Heritage Open Days will be bigger than ever this year, with over 40 events taking place, and Beverley Guildhall is pleased to be able to join in. From Thursday, 8 to Saturday, 10 September, the Guildhall will be open from 10am to 4pm with free admission. Guided tours by the curator will also be available on request on the Friday. Fiona Jenkinson, curator for the Guildhall, said: “We…
Back To Victorian Beverley Information & Schedule
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. Taking place on Friday, 26th August (10am – 4pm) at the 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…
Healthy Living Event @ The Beverley Leisure Centre
East Riding of Yorkshire Councils detached team held an event at the Beverley Leisure Centre Skate Park. The event which was aimed at 13 – 17 year olds featured a number of activities including a 6-a-side football competition and the Kit Kat challenge. The Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell, Cllr David Elvidge and Cllr Kerri Harold were also at the event which was held t6o help encourage young people to…
Debutant Cage Fighters Shine At British Cage Fighting 4
Less than a year ago Beverley MMA formed, unlike most MMA clubs that had cages to practice in and a dedicated coaching team, offering multiple training sessions every week, Beverley MMA operated one night a week only, with one sole coach Peter Wright. Despite the humble set up Beverley MMA has enjoyed lots of success. All their fighters cleaned up at the Hull and District Grappling Championship earlier this year,…
Good Practice Award For Beverley’s Perfect 32
PERFECT 32 in Beverley is delighted to announce its success in gaining a Good Practice Award from the British Dental Association, the profession’s national organisation. Gary Rowland, principal dentist at the NHS and private dental practice in Ladygate, said the award recognised his team’s commitment to providing consistently excellent dental care and to exceeding strict infection control guidelines. Perfect 32’s preventive approach and comprehensive range of dental, cosmetic and restorative…
Higher Education Students Love East Riding College
Higher education students have given their East Riding College course a big thumbs up as part of a national survey. The National Student Survey, carried out by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, drew responses from about 265,000 final year students at 154 higher education institutions and 99 further education colleges. East Riding College students were full of praise for their course, with 87 per cent saying they were…
Ricardo Rocket Spoils Kershaw’s Return To Norwood
Beverley Town FC picked up their first win of their Humber Premier League season by beating Hornsea Town at 2 – 1 at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The game saw former Beverley player John Kershaw who signed for Hornsea during the summer returning to the club he had spent seven years playing for. Hornsea came closest to taking the lead in a sluggish first half when a shot from Dean…
Angels In Action @ Alton Towers
Last Friday saw the final event of the season for the Angels in Action this year when the team of roving, active European citizens headed south to Alton Towers theme park to celebrate the end of their European-funded project implemented this summer. They successfully supported a number of events and festivals and promoted the Youth in Action programme across right across the county. The project coach Sue Dudill said, ‘it’s…
The 2011 Local History Book Fair
The annual Local History Book Fair, hosted by East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service, now in its 25th year, will once again be held at the Beverley Treasure House on Saturday, 17 September. The event will be opened by Councillor Chad Chadwick, vice-chairman of the council, accompanied by his wife, Councillor Margaret Chadwick. Over the years, the book fair has provided a meeting point and focus for local and…