Beverley businesses The Fairy Godmothers, Meadow Studios, DeLacey Hair and Beauty and The Hair Lounge combined to create a fantastic raffle prize of a Cinderella makeover at Longcroft School Pinks Night. The lucky winner Laura Meredith, aged 14, was picked at random by Viking FM’s Paul Foster and Rosie Madison. Her ticket was chosen from hundreds of tickets sold on the evening. Laura said: “I couldn’t believe it when they…
Inter See Off Tickon At Thurlow
AFC Tickton were once again beaten at Thurlow as they continued their build up to the new season. This time round they faced Inter Beaver who came away with spoils winning the game 4 – 3. [nggallery id=1605]
Phillip Rawson & Dean Booty’s 30th @ The New Inn
Phillip Rawson and Dean Booty celebrated their 30th birthday with a joint party at the New Inn Leven. Phil who runs the Leven boozer with wife Lizzie took over the the entire pub as friends and family enjoyed a cracking nights entertainment. Those there on the night included Molescroft Rangers Darren Spruce, AKA the Showman and local florist Rachel Frank. [nggallery id=1604]
United Unable To Contain Rampant Colts
The Humber Colts beat young Mill Lane United side 6 – 3 as they began their preseason campaign with a win. The Colts took a five goal lead and got complacent allowing United to score three goals before skipper Mike Claxton scored ending any hopes of the visitors getting something from the game. Hodgsons FC Jordon Dexter also made an appearance for the Colts fuelling speculation he creative forward will…
Lord Nelson Sunk By Tanners
Lord Nelson went down 6-1 to promoted side Hodgsons in a prearranged friendly. This proved a good workout for both teams as they prepare for the coming season ahead. Jordan Dexter grabbed himself a brace while skipper Paul Silvester scored on his return to action with Ben Thomson, Ben Daniels and Craig Muirhead also getting on the score sheet. Though nothing can be read into friendly matches, the Tanners look…
Friday Night Out in Beverley
Pictures from a Friday night out around Beverley at Lucias Wine Bar & Grill and also Bar Fusion where local cover band Reloaded entertianed an enthusiastic crowd. [nggallery id=1600]
The Reason 4 @ QualitySolicitors Lockings
This year’s sponsor of Viking FM’s Brid Bash, QualitySolicitors Lockings are delighted to be associated with The Reason 4 who will be recognised from the 2010 series of ITV’s The X Factor. Simon Cowell labelled them as one of his favourite groups of last year, when they astounded the judge’s with their rendition of Cheryl Cole’s “Fight for this love”. The Reason 4 is made up of 4 ex-builders –…
Humberside Police Launch New Security Marking System For 4×4 Vehicles
Following a recent increase in the number of 4×4 vehicles being stolen in the East Riding and other rural areas throughout the country, Humberside Police have joined up with Datatag to launch a new security marking and registering system. Over the past six months, thieves have targeted 19 4×4 vehicles; a number of these vehicles have been Land Rover Defenders belonging to farmers in the region. They are often stolen…
Youngsters Shine in Eccup
Beverley Athletic Club Juniors travelled to Eccup in West Yorkshire last weekend to take part in the Eccup Junior Road Races. It was a very successful day out in the countryside with the youngsters bringing home more than half the prizes available. Taylor Arnott won the one mile race in 6:21 and Jordan Peacock was the first girl to finish. She was third overall and completed the course in 6:54….
Back to Back Walkington 10k Wins For Bilton
Darran Bilton of City of Leeds AC won last week’s Airkool Walkington 10k for the second year in succession. He completed the challenging course in 33 minutes, 22 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, Phill Taylor of Bridlington RR. There was an exciting finish in the ladies competition with Carla Stansfield beating Katie Mellor to first place by a single second. Both ladies recorded the same chip time but Stansfield…
Councillor’s Surgeries: St Mary’s Ward
The three East Riding Councillors who represent St Mary’s Ward, Elaine Aird, Irene Charis and Bryan Pearson, are to hold Surgeries on the fourth Saturday of every month starting with the following: Saturday 23 July 2011 Saturday 27 August 2011 Saturday 24 September 2011 These are drop-in sessions from 12:30pm to 2:00pm and will be held in the Meeting Room at the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley. Members of the…
Jewellery With A Difference From Dainty Damsel
New jewellery firm Dainty Damsel is hoping to make a big impact after the launch of their online business. Dainty Damsel is the brainchild of designer Nicola Walgate, who gave up her business, Crave boutique in Hessle, to launch her own range of costume jewellery. HU17.net was present at the launch of the business last month, where many local firms showed their support for the new venture. She already has…
ERYC Exceeding Target On Budget Savings
Figures show that the council is exceeding its target for making budget reductions required as a result of reduced government funding. The grant settlement announced last year left the East Riding needing to make savings of around £30 million over the next four years. With the majority of cuts needing to be front-loaded to the first two years, it is good news that outturn figures as at 31 March 2011…
Beaver Slam Five Past Tickton
The Eager Beaver got their preseason under way with a comfortable win as they beat AFC Tickton 5 – 0 at Thurlow. Rob Goulding scored twice while Karl Fisher, Brett George and new signing Mike Tarling also got on the score sheet. The side who parted company with their manager over summer are currently being looked after by Phillip Mathews who has taken up a player manager role. The Eager…
Nicky Kilford’s 40th @ The Beaver
Friends and family of Beverley lady Nicky Kilford joined her to celebrate her 40th birthday this week. Nicky, who works at Beverley deli G Jack & Son, in Wednesday Market, was delighted with the surprise party, which was held at the Beaver on Wednesday.
Green Dragon Pub Sign Stolen
Humberside Police are appealing for information following the theft of a 12ft wide sign which has been stolen from the Green Dragon Public House in Beverley. At 0815hrs on Saturday 9 July 2011, two men approached the public house and using wheelie bins to stand on, unscrewed a sign from the archway to the pub and removed it. They then placed the sign, which has the words ‘Green Dragon’ painted…
Town Juniors Cup Triumph
Beverley Town U13`s delivered the clubs first silverware of the season, winning the EYCA U13`s Knockout Cup in an excellent final against Sutton CC U13`s at Sutton. Sutton won the toss and asked Beverley to bat first . Kieran Simpson and Harry Gamble opened the batting and Simpson was bowled in the first over to a good ball from Sam Graham. Greg Whyley joined Gamble and they both batted superbly…