Thousands of people turned out to enjoy the horse racing at another successful Family Day at Beverley Racecourse. On the track top jockey Paul Hanagan and Silvestre De Sousa were both in action as the Westwood course once again provided a great days entertainment for all. The next meeting at Beverley Racecourse is on the Tuesday 10th May, doors open at midday with the first race ‘The TurfTV Betting Shop…
Arson Beverley: Appeal For Information
An arson attack at the rear of Schofield Avenue in Beverley is currently being investigated by police who would like to hear from witnesses to the incident or anyone with information about the person responsible for the fire. The incident happened at approximately 2330hrs on Saturday 30 April and involved an amount of rubbish that was set alight. The fire spread to fencing and an adjoining property was also ignited…
Late Penalty Ends Tickton’s Unbeaten Run
AFC Tickton went into this game on a run of 5 games unbeaten, however today that run came to an end, when Priory panthers snatched a late penalty and win the game 2-1. Both teams started brightly in the first half, but neither team could get the upper hand in the first 45 minutes as both teams were evenly matched. In the second half Priory panthers broke the dead lock…
Rangers Hang On For Home Win Against Marist
It was Marist that started the game on top and had two or three really good chances to take an early lead. But those early misses proved costly when a 25 yard strike hit the back of the net to put Molescroft Rangers one goal up, and things got even better as Molescroft went two up soon after with another good finish. This was hard on Marist who had passed…
Blue & Golds Beaten in Final Home Fixture
The blue and golds ended their league season at the Beverley Leisure Centre in dissapointing style. Not for the first time this season, they let a winning position slip when they led 24-14 midway through the second half having clawed their way back from an initial 10-0 defecit. The visitors were quick out of the traps with two tries in the first 10 minutes. The fightback began when Steve Davidson’s…
Jack Pascoe’s Naming Ceremony
Friends and family of Jack Pascoe gathered in Beverley to celebrate his naming ceremony. Four-month old Jack, whose mum and dad are Carl Pascoe and Sara Cousins, was named at Beverley Register Office. After the ceremony they enjoyed a get-together at the Rose and Crown. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1439] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Holly Bentham Wins Gold @ Goole Judo Open
Sunday 1st of May saw the highly competitive Goole judo open competition take place, an event which attracted entrants from as far a field as London. However it was Beverley girl, Holly Bentham who triumphed in the Under 12 years old, less than 48kg category, taking the gold medal. Holly powered into action allowing her to build on her similar success at last year’s event by producing some of the…
Lucas Meagor Completes Third Marathon
Last Sunday Lucas Meagor of Beverley Athletic Club completed the third of his series of four marathons in four weeks in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. After running the first 21km of the race in Limerick in 1:39:06 he slowed down in the second half of the race and finished in 3:46:05 – his fastest time in the series so far. The final race takes place in Skopje, Macedonia, on Sunday.
East Riding Youth Dance: Artists and Support Workers
East Riding Youth Dance is recruiting dance artists and support workers for four hours per week during term time for its community youth dance initiative, from September 2011. Artists must have dance degree-level qualifications or equivalent experience and practical knowledge of working with young people aged from 11 – 18 years. Support workers will need to be over 21 years and have an interest in dance. They will also be…
Beverley 1st XI beat Studley Royal By 9 Wickets
These are early days but Beverley Town Cricket Club 1st XI have played two games and been hugely impressive in both. After demolishing Goole Town’s batting last week it was the turn of the Town opening batsmen to produce a superb display on another excellent Norwood Recreation Ground surface, but not before Matthew Mudd had turned in one of his best bowling performances for the team. Studley Royal made a…
Gilbert Shines as Tickton Beat United
AFC Tickton approached the game against their local rivals with some trepidation as they were missing their goalkeeper Loralie Castle, defenders Rachel Hill and Laura McCoid and striker Izzie Clark; however, the team rose to the challenge and competed hard from the first whistle. The opening minutes were evenly matched with both teams trying to gain an advantage and it was only some outstanding goalkeeping by stand – in keeper…
Beverley Town CC 4th XI Beat Sutton 2nd XI by 17 Runs
Beverley Town Cricket Club4th started their season under new skipper Rich Simpson with a narrow win over Sutton 2nd XI in a remarkable game at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Batting first on another excellent wicket Town made a good start through Ash Lord (35) and the returning Rob Todd. Todd, looking as though he had never been away, adopted his usual no nonsense approach and was harsh on anything too…
Hull College C of E Vs Lincoln City C of E
Centre of Excellence women’s football featuring Hull College Girls who hosted Lincoln City at Longcroft School Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1437] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Dave Barley’s 25th @ The Beverley Memorial Hall
Dave Barley was joined by friends and family as he celebrated his 25th birthday at the Beverley Memorial Hall.
Entertainment was provided by Hull band Northern Pride who blasted out the music till the early hours.
Friday Night @ The Kings Head Beverley
There was a Royal Wedding feeling at the Kings Head pub on Friday night. Door staff got into the spirit of things with one dressing up as a beefeater. BBC presenter Peter Levy was also in the Beverley Nightspot attending a leaving party. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1432] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Local Elections:Bryan Pearson, St. Marys Ward
I am married to Shirley and am Beverley born and bred and would not want to live anywhere else. Beverley is part of me and I am part of it. I couldn’t think of a better place to live. My ward work is very important to me. I answer calls every week from people within the Ward who have problems, some minor some major, and I deal with them all….
Local Elections:Elaine Aird, St. Marys Ward
I have been a resident of St Mary’s Ward for over 30 years and have one son, Gavin. He attended the local primary and secondary schools. I was a member, along with many others of the Beverley Health Action Tram, which was set up in 2007. I helped organise the march from Saturday Market up to the entrance of the Westwood Hospital on New Year’s Day. I feel that at…
The Royal Wedding: Street Parties
The Royal Wedding was celebrated in Beverley as it was across the rest of the UK with street parties. In London around a million people lined the streets as Prince William and Kate Middleton got married at Westminster Abbey. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1431] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…