Beverley Town beat Hessle Sporting this evening at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Both of Town’s goals came through the irrepressible Michael O’connell who scored from the spot and curled a 20 yard free kick. Town are at home again on Saturday as they host St Andrews in the Humber Premier League. Final Score: Beverley Town 2 Hessle Sporting 0 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Molescroft Too Strong For Hessle Rangers
Molescroft FC had a stomping home win as they crushed Hessle Rangers 5 – 1 at Longcroft. Molescroft goal keeper Will Dodds also got on the score sheet. The keeper with the help of the wind saw one of his drop kicks fly into the opposing teams goal! Final Score: Molescroft FC 5 Hessle Rangers 1 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Breathless Kiss Claims Feature Race Win at Beverley
The prolific Kevin Ryan/ Philip Makin partnership was in top form as they claimed the main prize at Beverley Racecourse’s first meeting of the season. Makin rode 14/1 shot Breathless Kiss to victory in the ‘Spring Into Racing At Beverley’ Handicap, the day’s feature race. In a tense finish, Makin’s class shone through as he drove Breathless Kiss home to beat the nearest challenger, 8-1 shot Beat The Bell, by…
Paper Sculpture Project @ Swinemoor Primary School
Swinemoor Primary School have enjoyed a week of creativity under a renowned professional sculptor. Deputy head teacher Jane Sharp told HU17.net: “Our children from Years 5 and 6 have been lucky enough to participate in a fabulous Paper Sculpture Project this week, led by visiting artist Philip Cox and funded by kind sponsorship from some of the school’s funds, including Beverley Rotary Club. “Philip Cox is a high-profile professional sculptor…
Beverley Colonel Commits to Armed Forces Day
Plans are well under way for Beverley’s third Armed Forces Day, with more members of the military confirmed. The event will start at 9am on Sunday 3 July, finishing at 5pm. One of the main military contributors to the event this year will be elements of A Company of 4th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, who are based at Wolfe Armoury down Norwood Far Grove. In another local link, the Commanding…
Beverley Runners Fair Well in Sunny Berlin
Great weather for spectators made the 31st Berlin Half-Marathon a tough challenge for runners who had to cope with temperatures of 23 degrees Celsius, rising to over 30 out on the road. Andy Tate (1hr 38min 49sec), Amanda Ritchie (1:56:40) and Jayne Dale (1:59:13) competed with over 25,500 other runners from 102 nations. After the coldest winter in England on record they were not acclimatised to the heat and all…
Lucas Meagor Sets new PB in Hornsea
Athletes from local running clubs gathered at Great Hatfield last Sunday to take part in the Hornsea Third Marathon. The race which is organised by the Rotary Club of Hornsea and East Riding to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care also attracted a significant number of unattached runners keen to raise money for the charity. It was a lovely spring day and conditions were perfect on the 8.74 mile…
Dedicated Runner Competes While on Vacation
Beverley Athletic Club’s David Muschamp showed true dedication to his sport by continuing his training programme for the London Marathon whilst on holiday in Florida. He joined a field of over 2000 to run the Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe 10k in Orlando on 26 March. However, with temperatures around 25 Celsius and 73% humidity the event was no Mickey Mouse affair. The race started at 7.30 in the morning to avoid…
Over 50s Healthy Lifestyles and Information Event
Close to 300 people called in to the Over 50s event at Toll Gavel Church on Wednesday, 23 March, to get information on healthy lifestyles. The event, which was co-ordinated by the Beverley Local Action Team, was held to promote the services that are available to those aged 50 and over. Many organisations attended the event to promote their services including Age UK, Beverley Lions, East Riding of Council’s library…
Local Publishing Giant Announce Decline in Advertising Revenues
Shrinking advertising revenues at two of the country’s leading regional newspaper groups could have an impact on Beverley. Northcliffe Media, who own titles like the Hull Daily Mail and the Beverley Advertiser, have announced a drop in advertising revenues of 12 per cent in their second quarter, compared to last year. According to financial website’s Northcliffe, owned by Daily Mail General Trust (DMGT), is considering options for the business which…
Night Out: Dine on the ROWE
Dine on the Rowe was a hive of activity on Saturday night as depicted in the photographs. It was their busiest Saturday ever and looking at the food it’s hard not imagine why? The Local Rack of Lamb with Fondant Potato Layered with Parmesan Aubergine, Balsamic Meat Juices and Crispy Anchovy has become there best selling lamb dish from a menu that changes every 2 months. Also featured is East…
Windeler Winner Keeps Molescroft Promotion Hopes Alive
Molescroft Rangers scored with virtually the last touch of the game to cap a remarkable comeback which underlines their intention of being considered serious promotion contenders. With Tony “T Bone” Walker out with a reoccurrence of his hamstring injury Manager Healey shuffled the pack playing five in midfield with top scorer and star of my big fat gypsy wedding Darren Spruce as a lone front man. The change in formation…
Forthcoming Lectures @ The Treasure House
Forthcoming lectures this month, organised by the council’s museums service and held in the Treasure House, Beverley, are as follows: Thursday 7 April Coins, Tokens and ‘Funny Money’ by Dr. David Marchant, museums registrar. A look at coinage and other coin-like artefacts in the East Riding museum service’s collections. Thursday 14 April Reuben Chappell and other Pierhead Painters by Janet Tierney, curator of Goole Museum. Shipping in the 19th and…
Belles Knock Tickton Girls Out of Cup
AFC Tickton Girls faced Division 1 opponents in their cup match against Braeton Belles and the difference in leagues was apparent from the first whistle as Braeton broke through the midfield and tested Loralie Castle, the Tickton keeper, within the first minute. The Tickton team didn’t really recover from the threat and it was no surprise when Shan Yorke put the visitors ahead a few moments later. Braeton then took…
Colts Remain Top With Crucial Home Win
The tropical weather brought the Shanghai massive out in force to watch this largely entertaining game between the Humber Colts and Dee Street. In the early exchanges the Humber Colts had the upper hand. Wayne Hardy was lucky not to be booked after hitting the ball away at a throw in when it appeared to hit a Dee Street player’s hand. Michael Clackston (“Swampie”) was trying to put his stamp…
Weakened Beavers Thrashed by Hot Pot
The Beaver were well beaten at Longcroft School by visitors Hot Pot. Hot Pot scored six goals without reply as they demolished the Beaver. Beaver play maker Stew Scott said; “We were terrible, we just couldn’t get going. It did not we were missing Scott-Jon Tyler and Paul Wilson which was a big blow for us!” Final Score: The Beaver 0 Hot Pot 6 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Braves Win on the Big Stage
Beverley Braves under 8’s continued their progression on Friday night with an unforgettable win at the KC stadium. Playing at half time during the Hull FC V Castleford Super League game they overcame a gallant West Hull by 2 tries to nil. A tremendous defensive effort from everyone kept the opposition scoreless throughout. Strong running from Isaac Merryweather, William Cohen and the Nuttall twins (Tom and Alex)got Beverley on the…
Jordan Thorne Wins His Bout @ St Paul’s Boxing Show
Beverley fighter Jordan Thorne beat Luke Taylor from the RAF at a cracking night of boxing at the KC Stadium. Thorne fighting at 74kg was well supported by friends and family who had made the short trip form Beverley to Hull. Brother Jonathan Thorne was there to support his brother, Jolly himself was due to fight though his opponent pulled out of the contest. The event which was organised by…