The Youth Café this Friday 12th, is expected to be a sell out with over 250 young people coming to the Minster. The Pop Stars themed event is showcasing two local bands, Star Shaped city, and Alex Bampton. Numbers attending the Youth Café has risen slightly in recent months, and the last attendance peaked at over 280. All money raised through ticket sales and tuck shop, has recently gone towards…
Sewerby Signals End of Yorkshire Cross Country Season
The final race of the 2009 / 2010 East Yorkshire Cross-Country League took place in brilliant sunshine at Sewerby last Sunday. 104 men and women from eight local running clubs ran the testing 6-mile course. The route took them across the cliff top, down and up the steep sides of Danes Dyke, round muddy fields and through a wood and then all the way back again. Beverley’s James Pearson rounded…
East Riding County Choir Come and Sing Day
Following the huge success of their last year’s Come and Sing Day the choir has planned another in Beverley Minster on Saturday 22nd May. The chosen work is Petite Messe Solenelle by Rossini. It will be conducted by Alan Spedding. Information and application forms can be obtained either by telephoning 01482 634427 or by visiting the choir’s website. Places must be booked in advance and cost £15 (students and young…
Weighton Take the Advantage at the Top
At the top end of the league, Waterside dropped another 2 points against ONE10. In a physical game ONE10 took the lead and looked to have held out until 2 minutes from time, when Dan Moore smashed a free kick under the defending wall and into the bottom corner to rescue a point. Waterside have a seemingly easier fixture next week against against Not Very Athletic, although the NVA b0ys…
Dacre Arms Crowned Local Darts Champions
The Dacre Arms, Brandsburton were crowned ‘Darts Trebles’ champions yesterday evening at the Grosvenor Club in Beverley winning 5 sets to 1 against the Lord Nelson. The Grosvenor Club made special allowances on the evening allowing a female into the club during the final breaking age old traditions’! Local businessman Phil of the Beverley Camera Centre and chairman of the Darts league said; “Trebles has really taken off with the…
Blackburn Beverley Transport Plane
These pictures are of the world’s only remaining iconic aircraft that was manufactured on the Humber at Brough the ‘Blackburn Beverley’ transporter aircraft. The Blackburn Beverley spent 21 years on display in Beverley, East Yorkshire at the Army Transport Museum though on the 24th May 2004 moved to its new base Fort Paull Military Museum. With the closure of the museum in Beverley Fort Paull raised what is thought to…
Beverley Pipe Band Lead Parade to St Mary’s Church
Chairman of East Riding and the High Sherriff were joined by Councillors from across the East Riding for a civic service that was held at St Mary’s Church Beverley. The guests marched through the streets of Beverley setting off from the Beverley Guild Hall led by the Beverley Pipe Band. The service traditionally is used as welcome from the people of the town to the Mayor. During the service the…
Ignite @ Toll Gavel United Church
Ignite is a monthly alternative church meeting aimed at young people but open to all. The event is being speared headed by Ali Crompton and Pete Barley who are youth workers in the town. Each evening features worship, games, chat, discussion and time to respond.Ignite runs from 8-9:30pm at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley and is open to everyone who fancies a visit. For more info contact Pete Barley on…
It’s a Big Birthday Surprise for Phil Crockett
Friends and family gathered at the Royal Oak, Cartwright Lane, Beverley to celebrate Phil Crockett’s 40th birthday. The surprise party was organised by Phil’s wife Katie with the help of Lillian & Cyril Middleton, Simon & Sarah Fearnley, Simon & Vanessa Burns and Andy Holey. Phil arrived at the party at 8pm expecting to meet a small group of friends for pre-dinner drinks but was instead greeted by the cheers…
Rochdale Vs Beverley RUFC
This was another disappointing day for Beverley RUFC who were well beaten for the second week running by a side battling to avoid relegation. After a fine run in mid season they look for the moment to have rather lost their way; in fact an unknowing spectator today would scarcely have guessed that of the two sides it was Rochdale who were the relegation threatened side. They went into this…
Walkington Barrel Vs St George’s
On a cold afternoon the Walkington Barrel came from 2 – 0 down to beat St. George’s. The visitors were reduced to 10 men after their keeper was sent off though were soon leading the game till goals from Oli Burns, Lewis Palin and Danny Moore helped the home side win 4 – 2. – Pictures by Ben Stephenson HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV Vs Hullensians 2nds
Ian Archibald returned to action even if only for half of game, his return to action was a ray of of light for the club as a whole though the 2nd VX he is currently managing were unable to overcome Hullensians at Beaver Park loosing 20 – 12 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=494] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Mill Lane United Vs Little Weighton FC
Pictures from the game at Broadgates in a match that saw Mill Lane United take on Little Weighton in the East Riding County League Division 1. Despite having a full squad Mill Lane United were beaten 3 – 1 with Robbie Haw claiming United’s only goal for the Beverley outfit. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=493] HU17.net Picture…
Beverley Town Vs Hornsea Town
Beverley Town suffered a 3 – 0 defeat to Humber Premier League title rivals Hornsea Town this afternoon at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Hornsea Town were well organised and when Beverley Town were reduced to 10 men early in the second half the there was no way back for the home side. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=492]…
Howden Amateurs Vs Hodgsons FC
Hodgsons FC continued their winning ways beating Howden Amateurs 3 – 1 in the league. Hodgsons FC were always favourites to win the match but needless to say Chairman Lee Hastings was delighted with the result. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=491] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Snake Lane 10 Mile
After the club’s annual presentation evening on Saturday, 15 dedicated Beverley Athletic Club runners tackled the Snake Lane 10-mile race at Pocklington on Sunday morning and with a head wind to contend with in the first half of the race the cobwebs were soon blown away. Runner of the Year James Pearson continued his excellent form and was the first Beverley runner to finish despite a strong challenge from Rob…
Hessle Town Girls Reserves Vs Brandsburton
Action pictures from the game at Longcroft School that saw Hessle Town Girls play Brandsburton on the 3G all weather pitch. Playing with just 10 players Brandsburton held on only loosing by a single goal that was scored midway through the second half. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=489] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Acklams New Elite Coach Manufactured by Yorkshire Based Plaxton
Customers of Acklams Coaches in Beverley enjoyed a grand day out in Scarborough this week as the company took delivery of the latest addition to its fleet. Paul and Alan Acklam were joined by over 30 valued customers on a visit to the Plaxton factory in Scarborough where their new 51-seater Elite coach was built. The group toured the factory to see how Plaxton’s skilled workforce design and build luxury…