Several Beverley athletes travelled to the Yorkshire Dales last Saturday to compete in the Wharfedale half-marathon and Rugger Ramble. The half-marathon is a category BL fell race with some challenging terrain which included a 1 in 3 hill. Conditions were perfect underfoot and although a strong north-easterly wind made the going tough at times, athletes enjoyed fine weather with the temperature ideal for tackling the very challenging climbs. The first…
Goole Riverbank Challenge
While their club mates were running across the Humber another group of athletes from Beverley Athletic Club was running along the banks of the Ouse in the Goole Riverbank Challenge. The 8.73 mile route is mainly off-road next to the river Ouse near Goole, crossing stiles on the way out and on the return. The first Beverley runner to finish was Mark Dalton who continued his run of excellent form…
Steve Peacock First Runner Home For Beverley in Humber Bridge 10K
The annual Humber Bridge 10k road race took place last Sunday and members of Beverley Athletic Club joined a field of over three hundred runners to race across the bridge and back. With several new personal bests and a couple of prizes it was a successful and enjoyable day out. The first Beverley runner to finish was Steve Peacock in 37:30. He was seventh overall and first in the M45…
Mens Health Week: Richard Shaw Urges Men Check Their Balls
While holding his balls in the Durham Ox Richard Shaw manager of Beverley ARLC, is hoping to help persuade men in Beverley and the East Riding to find out more about keeping themselves fit and healthy at a quiz and comedy night being hosted in Hull at the Ruscadors Pub. The event is on Thursday June 16th from 7.30pm will be attended by players from both Hull KR and Hull…
Prestigious ICT Mark Award For Keldmarsh Primary School
Carol Tomkinson, headteacher at Keldmarsh Primary School, said: “On behalf of Keldmarsh Primary School, I am delighted to be awarded the ICT Mark. It recognises our positive approach to ICT and the benefits it is bringing to our children. “We believe that ICT can be used in every aspect of learning and that it is essential our children are equipped for the modern world. “We are very proud to include…
Police Appeal Following Mandolin Theft in Beverley
Humberside Police in the East Riding of Yorkshire are appealing for information following the theft of three mandolins from a music shop in Norwood, Beverley at 0330hrs on Sunday 05 June 2011. The glass shop window was removed, before the instruments were taken from the display. The stolen mandolins have a combined value of £600 and are described as: • A PM1 mandolin with a light coloured front, a flower…
Witness Appeal RTC, Driffield Road, Beverley
Humberside Police would like to speak to witnesses to a damage only road traffic collision involving a scooter and a car that happened at 1500hrs on Friday 03 June on Driffield Road at the junction with Woodhall Way in Beverley. A 38-year-old Beverley woman was driving her silver-blue coloured Ford Fiesta along Driffield Road when she was in collision with a scooter rider at the junction. The young man on…
De Sousa Wins As Thousands Enjoy the Races
Silvestre De Sousa claimed another win at Beverley as he rode favourite Judicious to victory in the feature race, The Admiral Tyres Handicaps Stakes. Among the crowds at the Westwood course were children from Beverley Minster Primary School who spent the day learning about distances and measurements as well as taking in some of the racing. Others in the crowd included top local sports personalities from Hull Kingston Rovers, England…
Carlitos Spirit To Lead The Way At Beverley Races
Local trainer Ian McInnes has three horses at Beverley Racecourse today, all in with a strong chance of earning him his third winner of the season. But the pick of his horses is Carlitos Spirit in the Marshal Tyres Handicap (3pm) over seven furlongs. McInnes also saddles Powerful Pierre in the same race, but Carlitos Spirit, owned by Wold Construction Company, has already shown his pedigree this season on the…
England v Switzerland @ The Beaver
Football fans experienced the typical highs and lows of an England game at the Beaver. Beverley’s premier football pub was busy as usual for the clash with Switzerland, but spirits dropped and criticism of Fabio Capello et al was soon rife as the Swiss moved into a two-goal lead. Ashley Young’s equaliser improved the tone and the 2-2 draw left fans with at least something to take out of another…
Miss Poppy’s Launch Party
Miss Poppy’s held a very successful launch party with plenty of guests and customers enjoying the tea party. Becky Barnes Co-owner of Miss Poppy’s Tea Party said: “I came to Andrea with the idea, we thought Gartons would make the perfect home for a venture like Miss Poppy’s” Andrea Garton, Gartons of Yorkshire & who is also a Co-owner of Miss Poppy’s told HU17.net: “There was lots of interest from…
Beverley LTC Win Two And Lose Two
Beverley Town teams broke even in terms of results this week, with two wins and two losses. The mixed team played their closest match of the season so far at Cherry Burton, winning 5-4 with only one game making the winning difference. Phil Harrison and Jackie Langley were the most comfortable pair on the hard courts wining all three sets, with Gary Wilson and Ros Parvin taking one and Paul…
Horrendous Conditions Hamper Motorpoint’s Progress
A wet track played a big part in this weekend’s British Superbikes race at Thruxton as Loris Baz and James Westmoreland learned valuable lessons and gained valuable points. It was an excellent start to the weekend when Westmoreland and Baz were lapping quickly to take the 1st and 3rd fastest laps in free practice test three. This marked the team out as one to watch on race day. Motorpoint’s young…
Excellent Results For Beverley Town CC That Include Good Cup Win
All of the Beverley Town CC teams produced good performances over the weekend to register two league wins, two winning draws and an excellent cup win. A youthful 4th XI led the way on Saturday, followed by the 3rds who continued their good form with a third league win and the two senior sides both scored well over 200 runs and claimed comfortable winning draws. The icing on the cake…
MP Pushes For The Olympic Torch To Visit Beverley
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has called for the Olympic torch relay to visit Beverley on its nationwide tour in June 2012. The East Riding capital was not included among the first locations of the Olympic torch relay for next summer to Graham’s dismay. He said: “The torch relay is about showing off the pride of Britain, and Beverley is a shining example for the world to see….
Licence Granted As Armed Forces Day Draws Closer
Arrangements for Beverley Armed Forces Day are all-but finalised. Chairman David Elvidge has confirmed to HU17.net the final stumbling block for the Sunday 3 July event – the licence – has been overcome. Councillor Elvidge said: “The parade will follow the same format as in previous years and will led by the Band of The Prince of Wales Division. “I already have agreement from the Sea Cadets, ACF and ATC…
Sue James Introductions Safe Dating Campaign 2011
Meet in a busy Public Place There is safety in numbers, and this safe dating rule is no exception. Plan to meet somewhere where there are lots of people, or in a public space that doesn’t allow for intimate conversation. Ensure that you are always in eye/earshot of others. If things go well, there will be more than enough time later for some alone time, but for the first few…
Don’t Miss The Bus!
Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company present the memorable musical, Summer Holiday, which originally starred Sir Cliff Richard and Una Stubbs in the iconic 1963 movie and Darren Day on stage in the 1990s, includes a romantic wedding in Italy as part of the famous road trip from London to Greece in a double-decker bus. Hit Songs include: Bachelor Boy, Dancing Shoes, The Young Ones, Living Doll. Not forgetting the title…