East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport and Play Development Service is inviting people to tee-off a new way of improving their health, with Golfing the way to health sessions. Sessions are currently taking place on various days of the week until July, and are priced at £5 each, pay-as-you-play. The sessions will take place at a range of locations around the East Riding, including: The KP Club, Pocklington, Mondays, from…
Vader and Hudson Hunted Down @ Tickton Scarecrow Hunt
Darth Vader and local weatherman Paul Hudson were hunted down in Tickton this weekend. They were just two of a host of lookalike scarecrows hidden around the town for the annual Tickton Scarecrow Hunt. As well as Vader and Hudson, other effigies of famous people that were found included Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as Yoda and Darth Maul from Star Wars. Photos by Paul Linton [nggallery id=1513]
Fish and Smith Can’t Save Beverley From York Loss
Despite great knocks at the top of the order, Beverley 2nd XI crashed to a comprehensive defeat at home to York CC 3rd XI. Beverley were put in after losing the toss at the Norwood Recreation Ground and for a while all looked to be going well. Tim Smith blazed the way with 66 out of an opening partnership of 118 with Ben Fish, who dropped anchor. But despite Fish…
Beverley Town 4th XI Beat Newland by 5 Wickets
Beverley Town Cricket Club 4ths secured their second win of the season when they beat third placed side Newland by five wickets at Norwood Park. Town were given a great start by Kes Thompson who claimed the prize wicket of Duncalf with the first ball of the game, to a good catch by Matt Novis. Thompson once again spearheaded the Town attack and ended with an excellent 3 for 50…
Daniels Wins Top Award At Hogdsons Presentation
Ben Daniels won the prestigious Hodgsons FC Manager’s Player Of The Year last night. He was instrumental in guiding Hodgsons to promotion to the Humber Premier League top flight and Lee Hastings was determined to acknowledge that. The Players’ Player Of The Year Award went to Chris Robinson at a presentation held at Hodgsons pub on Friday. Scott-Jon Tyler was deservedly named Reserve Team Manager’s Player Of The Year for…
Gabrial Is The Angel Of The Punters
Gabrial won the big race at Beverley Racecourse today. Richard Fahey’s two-year-old held off all-comers to claim the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy. As tipped by HU17.net, the draw favoured Paul Hanagan’s 6-5fav and he powered home by half a length from Cravat, with Hamza third. Beverley scholarship jockey Julie Burke claimed a welcome victory in the It’s Graham Hallet’s Birthday Handicap. She showed all her skills to bring home…
Sarah Chaplin Has 40th Birthday To Remember
Sarah Chaplin enjoyed a great 40th birthday at The Sloop Inn on Friday. She was joined by friends and family at the Beckside boozer for a lively and fitting way to celebrate her birthday. She said: “I had a fantastic birthday party. Thanks to everyone who made the night extra special.” “A big thank you for all my birthday wishes, cards and pressies.” “Best night ever!” [nggallery id=1508]
Sophie Young’s 18th @ The Lady Le Gros
Sophie Young celebrated her birthday on Friday with friends and family.
Sophie was born in Beverley to parents Jim and Sue Young Sophie some 18 years ago.
Sparrowe Twins 13th @ Rugby Club
Twins Abbie and Ellie Sparrowe were joined by friends and family to celebrate their 13th Birthday at Beverley Rugby Club where they enjoyed a lively disco. PICTURE: Abbie Sparrowe and Ellie Sparrowe at their party [nggallery id=1505]
Beverley Humbled by Humbleton in the Newland League
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s Newland Evening League side crashed to a seven-wicket defeat to Humbleton at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Missing several key batsmen, Beverley struggled against an accurate Humbleton attack, only making 73 as they batted first. James Emery and Kieran O’Brien top scored with 19 apiece. Beverley captain Alan Acklam used the two spinner approach to opening the bowling and Beverley were rewarded when Anthony Spence picked up…
Gabrial Leads Way In Big Beverley Race
Sprinters get the run of the Westwood on Saturday 28th in Beverley Racecourse’s latest high-class meeting. And in the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy (3.45pm), the classiest field of the season so far on the Westwood gathers to fight for the almost £10,000 first prize. It’s a class field of two-year-olds who have all showed winning form in their first season, so it is worth looking at draw and form…
Leven Real Ale Festival
An historic East Yorkshire pub hopes to pull in pounds for charity by pulling pints of some of the county’s finest real ales. The New Inn in Leven is hosting the first Leven Real Ale Festival on 10-12 June. Set within the pub’s newly refurbished Georgian courtyard, the festival will showcase some of Yorkshire’s finest real ales and ciders as well as fine food and live entertainment. The festival gets…
Scooter Fanatics Enjoy Night @ The Barrel, Walkington
Scooter fanatics from across East Yorkshire made The Barrel, Walkington, their home for the night this week. Organised by Anlaby Harriers Scooter Club, more than 60 scooters and their riders drove to Walkington after meeting at the Springhead earlier in the day. The clubs who attended an entertaining evening at The Barrel were Hull and District Scooter Club, Anlaby Harriers, Hull Dukes, Hull Misfits, Hull Drifters, Driffield Midnight Runners, and…
Family Play Sessions in Beverley
As part of National Family Week, children and their families are given the chance to make lots of different art and crafts for free at Beverley Library on Tuesday, 31 May from 6-8pm with the community play rangers. The fun session is open to all ages and children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Vicky Jude, play and early years projects officer, said: “The fun play sessions enable…
Cyclists Race Clock In Honour Of Tony Burns
Two Walkington lads are stepping up the their training as they prepare for a challenging two-day, cross-Britain charity bike ride. Ben Stephenson, 21, a self-employed joiner and his mate James Parkinson, 31, are cycling from Blackpool to Bridlington on June 17 and 18 to raise money for The British Heart Foundation and the Walkington Hayride. Recently Ben and some friends completed a famous cross-pennine ride called The Way Of The…
Beat Gym Closure At Riverview Health And Fitness
Riverview Health and Fitness the official sponsors of Beverley Town FC have stepped in to help frustrated gym-goers cope with the closure of Beverley Leisure Centre’s Tone Zone. The Beverley leisure Centre’s Tone Zone is closed from today, Thursday 26 May, until Saturday 11 June in order to modernise facilities and improve the experience for customers. It will leave many regulars frustrated and initially left them with little choice but…
Powerful Gaden Leads Braves to Victory
Ellis Gaden turned in a display of powerful running as he claimed the star of the match trophy against another strong team in Skirlaugh A at Saltend. It was a much improved performance all round from the Braves as they stood up to a big Skirlaugh side who just kept on coming. Alex and Tom Nuttall each scored good tries and Charlie Barker got what is now a customary touchdown…
Humberside Police CCTV Images: Can You Identify These People?
Police are releasing CCTV stills of several people they would like to speak to in relation to thefts which occurred in Beverley. Officers would like to speak to the woman in Image 1 in relation to a shop theft which occurred at Tesco’s, Morton Lane at 1653hrs on Thursday 28 April 2011. £11.06 worth of goods where scanned through the self scan machine but no payment was made. Crime reference…