Sitting here at my computer this morning as much as I would like to be saying that things are all well for me and my family but I can not. As great as it was to see so much positive support part of me just wants to close the web site, take long holiday and seek out a new project or challenge. This morning emails began to arrive from organisations…
The Truth Behind the Shocking Headlines in today’s Hull Daily Mail
Anyone reading the Hull Daily Mail today may well believe the character assassination of the creator of the website HU17.net. Who in their right minds would want this man within a hundred miles of the beautiful town of Beverley after this? There is certainly some truth in what the Hull Daily Mail has printed. Paul Smith has had some dealings with people involved in the adult industry in the past,…
Humber.tv
Humber.tv will go live later today, the web site which will feature hyper local podcasts featuring local business people, bloggers, clubs, charities and sporting organisations is set to be a big hit. Fronting the web site will be Valerie Prentice, well known and highly respected business women in Beverley. Valerie told HU17.net; “When I heard about Humber.tv I just had to get involved, we will provide regular podcasts with actual…
Lincoln Cathedral Diana Certificate of Excellence
2 Volunteers from CSV East Riding’s Vinvolved Team attended the Diana Princess of Wales Award Ceremony in Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House last Friday. They were there to collect a much-deserved Certificate of Excellence on behalf of the project’s Youth Action Team. The Mayor of Lincoln, The Right Worshipful, Councillor David Gatrick, presented Kayleigh Cooper and Jamie Baker with the award and thanked them for their efforts in the community. The…
Beverley AC Celebrate Their Achievements
Members of Beverley Athletic Club gathered at Tickton Grange Hotel last Saturday to celebrate their achievements in 2009. In an Oscar style presentation ceremony trophies were awarded to runners in recognition of success, improvement, dedication and commitment. Well-respected local athlete and former Beverley AC member Darran Bilton presented the prizes. The coveted Runner of the Year trophy was won by James Pearson, Beverley AC’s current star male runner. Since joining…
Beverley AC Presentation Night 2009 Pre Awards
Pictures from the Tickton Grange Hotel as Beverley Athletic Club held their presentation night handing out the awards to club members for the 2009 season. These pictures are from before the awards were handed out, full results, report and award presentations to follow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=485] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
British Eventing Clinic at Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College hosted a ‘clinic’ by British Eventing where riders were given valuable lessons by experienced riders on their Showjumping techniques. After a few practice runs outside riders then moved indoors where the tackled jumps before having their performance analysed by expert riders. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=484] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Waterloo FC Vs Skirlaugh FC
Exclusive pictures action football from the game at Bishop Burton College where Waterloo FC took on Skirlaugh in the league on the all weather 3G pitch. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=483] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Hodgsons FC Vs Holme Rovers
The Tanners continued their return to form with a 5 – 2 win over Holme Rovers, Hodgsons FC found themselves a goal up within in minutes of the start. With less then ten minutes on the clock they were two up and after Danny Catwright was fouled though the Adam Foster was unable to convert the spot kick. Matt Dexter was in good touch as he saved a Rovers Penalty…
Hull College Girls Vs Leeds United Girls U14
Action from the football match held at Longcroft School in Beverley that saw the Hull College School of Excellence U14’s take on the Leeds United School of Excellence U14’s on the 3G all weather pitch. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=481] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Hull College Girls Vs Leeds United Girls U12
Hull College Girls School of Excellence were back in action as Leeds United Girls School of Excellence travelled to Beverley to play at Longcroft School. Despite the conditions the game was still of a high standard though it was Leeds Untied who went away with the victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=480] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Beverley Westwood Covered in Water yet Golfers Play on
The Beverley Westwood due to the poor weather resembled the Lake District though this did not put people off from playing golf! Despite the standing water that in places was too deep to walk through golfers still continued to play on ten of the holes which remained open. The crater was completely filled with water and some dogs seemed to like the change and were more then happy to dive…
Beverley Racecourse Stand Refit
Beverley Racecourse is under going some major works as the racecourse gets ready for the first meeting that is scheduled for April 14th 2010. Work is been carried out on the stand that will move the food, bars and betting offices inside and will also included a new balcony. The stand was stripped back to just the basic structure and will recovered and modernised, these pictures, taken on Friday the…
Beverley Lions 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The Beverley Lions celebrated 50 years of service n the area with a gala dinner at the Beverley Racecourse on Friday evening. Guests at the event included the Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge and Major Ian Booth, Defence School of Transport,MBE. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=477] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Adam Lyth does Yorkshire Proud in Beverley
Adam Lyth who plays for Yorkshire was in Beverley this evening where he present awards to the young players of Beverley Town Cricket Club. Lyth who is described as a ‘flamboyant left-handed batsman with a fine array of shots’ spent time answering questions after handing out awards the various junior teams. Beverley Town Cricket Club were very grateful to Adam for giving up his time to hand out the awards…
World Premier Alice in Wonderland
Two Beverley residents travelled to London this Thursday and got to see a whole host of global super stars including Johnny Depp and Beverley’s very own Eleanor Tomlinson at the world premier of Alice in Wonderland. Leaving Beverley at 5.30am the pair travelled down to London’s Leicester Square arriving around 10am in the morning and then waited for over 7 hours to catch a glimpse of the stars and while…
Pearce Expects a Tough Challenge at Cleckheaton
After a disappointing home defeat by Penrith last Saturday, courtesy of a dubious last minute penalty, Beverley RUFC travel to Cleckheaton this weekend to take on the West Riding outfit in the National League 3(North) fixture. Although languishing in the bottom three in the table for most of the season, Cleckheaton looked one of the better sides when the visited Beaver Park last September and coach Barrie Pearce is expecting…
Students’ Designs Turn Waste into Fashion
Two students from East Riding College have taken part in a competition to turn discarded clothing into high fashion. Zoe Oakes and Faye Theabould, who are both first year students on the National Certificate in Fashion and Clothing at the College’s Bridlington campus, designed and created dresses using pre-worn and charity shop garments as part of the contest organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The competition aimed to highlight…