The sales team at Barratt Yorkshire East’s highly popular development The Worx in Beverley is celebrating after selling out in just 14 months. Following the huge achievement, the team at the five star housebuilder is urging buyers seeking luxurious living at a great price to visit its other developments in the area, where a range of superb homes are available from only £69,995. Buyers can expect a delightful range of…
Beverley Minster: Talking to the World, And Listening
Beverley Minster is making sure it can serve a world-wide congregation with a new, interactive website. Designed by local (Woodmansey) firm WebOrchard, which is based in one of the parishes connected with the Minster, the new website is intended to make it easy for everyone to find out the nuts and bolts of life in the church as well as communicate with staff and clergy. Beverley Minster vicar Rev. Jeremy…
Moutain Rescue Team Volunteer To Help In Search For David Huitson
Humberside Police are continuing to search for missing 62-year-old Pocklington man David Huitson. Mr Huitson, of Springfield Road in Pocklington, was last seen by his family at approximately 1430hrs on Monday 13 June when he left the address to go for a walk. Worried family contacted the police shortly before 1900hrs after he failed to return home. He suffers from Parkinson’s Disease which requires regular medication and his physical health…
Local Man to Climb 3 Peaks For Road Safety Charity
Local man Paul Nickerson (32) of North Bar Beverley is raising money for the TOM foundation by climbing the Yorkshire 3 peaks on Saturday 18th June. The TOM Foundation is based in Yorkshire and supports the families of those killed in road accidents. Paul, and a group of 7 others intend to complete the 26 mile trail , in under 12 hours. In 2009 alone 2222 people were killed on…
Hull Smash Hapless Harlequins
Hull FC made light of miserable weather and a greasy ball to achieve their expected victory over Harlequins at the KC Stadium today, running out 38-6 winners. Foul conditions made quality rugby almost impossible but Hull are unlikely to quibble as they got back to winning ways following the disappointing 17-10 derby loss at Hull KR last weekend. For hapless Harlequins it was a seventh straight defeat that sees them…
Nicholson Tears Apart Stunned Tadcaster Magnet
Adam Nicholson recorded the amazing figures of 6-14 to lead Beverley Town CC 3rd XI to a stunning victory at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. His best ever figures in senior cricket for Beverley came at the perfect time as he ran through visiting Tadcaster Magnet, bowling them out for just 80 to gain a remarkable 38 run victory. It was obviously tough going for the batsmen on a…
Janie’s Journey
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, BUT rather to skid sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ‘WHOO HOO what a ride!’ – Janie Dyson 2011 [nggallery id=1535]
Brilliant Fourths Hammer HICE
A brilliant all-round team performance made it a day to savour for Beverley CC 4th XI at Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. Captain Richard Simpson’s side had too much strength in depth as they cruised to a six wicket victory over Hull Ionians Coal Exporters 2nd XI. HICE struggled early doors thanks to some excellent bowling from Kieran Thompson (2-52) and Alan Hammond (3-36), whose control with the new ball…
Rachel Anfield’s Baby Shower Party
School friends and family attended Rachel Anfield’s pre celebration of the forthcoming birth of her first baby, sweepstakes were completed to guess the date and weight of the new addition for Rachel and her partner Ben Tierney which is due in July. [nggallery id=1532]
Karen Holmes 50th @ Armstrongs Social Club
Karen Holmes celebrated her 50th birthday at Armstrongs Social Club. Some of the guests turned out in some colourful outfits while there was live entertainment from local band Reloaded. [nggallery id=1531]
Connor O’Hara Shaves It All Off For Charity
Young Beverley lad Connor O’Hara has a head full of stubble following his sponsored head shave at Sessions today (Friday 10 June). The determined 11-year-old, who has wanted to be a hairdresser since he was three, lost his grandfather to bowel cancer five years ago. Every Christmas Day the family visit the grave and take a small gift. This is year, as Connor’s mum Amanda told HU17.net, Connor wanted to…
Intrepid Six Take On Long Walk For Two Charities
Six local men are undertaking a mammoth trek to raise money for charities close to their hearts. The six – Andy Moses, Ben Briggs, Mick Wolverson, Tim Buck, Steve Pine and Carl Taylor, along with Martin Benge and Dick Marriot – met at theDurham Ox this week to pick up shirts for ‘The Long Walk East’, kindly supplied by Durham Ox landlord Ian Pollard. The minibus for the trip has…
Personality Goes A Long Way @ Beverley’s Guide Dogs
From birth to retirement, it costs almost £50,000 to cover the costs of a working guide dog. There are, therefore, a rigorous and exhausting set of procedures national charity Guide Dogs – who have their regional office in Beverley – must undertake before they can place one of their dogs with a suitable owner. But no matter how many boxes are ticked or preparatory work is done, one factor over-rides…
Quiz Night @ The Durham Ox
Beverley pub The Durham Ox hosted their weekly quiz and bingo night. Durham Ox landlord Ian Pollard was his usual hospitable self, laying on some refreshments for the teams who took part in the quiz. The next quiz will take place Wednesday 15th June. [nggallery id=1529]
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Beverley Leisure Complex Open Day
On Saturday, 11th June, Beverley Leisure Complex is holding an open day with lots of free activities for every-one. The gym is re-opening after its refurbishment and the gym team will be on hand all day to assist customers with the new machines. All these have I Pod and Nike connectivity so doesn’t forget to bring them for your first work-out on the new equipment. As well as the opening…
Birthday Boy Gaden Scores Brace For Braves
Under eights – Beverley Braves under eights had a quick look into the future on Tuesday night when they were able to field two teams against Skirlaugh bulls and that future looks very bright indeed. One team consisted of players who move up to under nines next season and the other of those who will again qualify as under eights in 2012. In the match with the younger starlets Alexie…
CCTV Appeal: Shop Theft Beverley
Humberside Police in Beverley are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man they would like to speak to in connection with an alleged shop theft that happened at the Tesco supermarket in Morton Lane in the town. Video games to the value of £120 were taken by a man who entered the store at about 1330hrs on Sunday 27 February. The games were selected from a display, the…