Humberside Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that happened at 0144hrs on Sunday 20 March on Railway Street, Beverley. No-one was injured in the collision which involved five parked cars and a black coloured VW Golf which was travelling in the direction of the railway station along New Walkergate and then onto Railway Street, Beverley. A 21-year-old Beverley man has been arrested in connection with the…
Tennis Club Invites Locals to their Open Day
Beverley & East Riding Lawn Tennis Club is holding an early-season open day at the Seven Corners Lane Club. New head coach Tom Davies will be on hand on Sunday 10 April, from 1-4pm, to pass on his expertise to anyone interested in joining the club. Some of the latest tennis equipment will be on display, with a chance to buy or order anything that takes your fancy. Spaces are…
Hunt For East Riding’s Greenest Family
The hunt is on to find the East Riding’s most green family or resident. This will be the fourth year running East Riding of Yorkshire Council has run the competition to find its eco ambassadors. Past winners have been the Osborne family of Driffield (2008), the Miller Smiths of Tunstall, Holderness (2009), and the Bradford family of Beverley (2010). John Skidmore, head of streetscene services, said: “Previous winners have set…
Pip Pearson: “I Chanced My Arm For Beverley Town”
Football pundit Pip Pearson told HU17.net how he ‘chanced his arm’ to turn around Beverley Town’s fortunes against Hornsea Town. Pearson, brought in to help Town for the day, was instrumental in bringing stand-in goalkeeper Steve Lynn off and replacing him with midfielder John Kershaw. It proved decisive as a leaky Town defence held firm with Kershaw behind them and turned a 2-2 half-time score into a 4-2 victory. Pearson…
East Riding Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
The Spa Bridlington will resound to the sound of one of the noblest of all instruments on Sunday, 10th April, when Richard Leonard plays the solo part in Grøndahl’s lyrical trombone concerto. Richard is the holder of the prestigious title of East Coast Young Musician and has recently been awarded a scholarship to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music where he will begin his studies in September 2011. Richard, a…
Tickton Girls Put Seven Past Preston
Tickton Girls turned up to face an AFC Preston side on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 home win last week and began the game in the same determined style that produced their victory. The Preston side, however, were not going to be brushed aside easily and both teams struggled to get a grip of the game until Izzie Clark ran through the middle of the Preston defence and fired…
Tickton Hall Stables Open Day & Horse Auction
Tickton Hall Stables opened its doors to the public this weekend as they hosted an open day. The event featured equestrian demonstrations and a horse auction with tours being given to visitors of the new equestrian facilities on offer at the home of Beverley Polo Club. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1322] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Jade Anderson’s 13th @ The Lady le Gros
The much anticipated 13th birthday party for Jade Anderson @ Lady le Gros Jade celebrated with friends from Beverley High School and some family from London who made the long journey to be with her. The party was a great success and a good time was had by all, Jade’s father Pete Anderson said; ” We had a night that will be remembered for years to come.” HU17.net Picture Gallery:…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 35
HU17.net Magazine Issue 35 is available from Molescroft News, Woddhall Way Beverley. This week features the Beverley Pipe Band, Humber.TV’s Spring Bunnies, Get Shaky PreParty @ The Kings Head, Reloaded @ Bar Fusion and Jade Anderson’s 13th. Sport includes action from Molescroft Rangers, Beverley Town, Beverley RUFC and an interview will local racing driver Ben Marrett. PLUS and exclusive post match interview with Pip Pearon who chanced his arm for…
Beavers Defeat Leaves Them in Relegation Mix
Another disappointing day for Beverley RUFC. With the clubs below them rapidly closing the gap both these sides needed a win to breathe a bit easier, Beverley RUFC especially. Sadly Beverley RUFC carried on where they left off last week and were again soundly beaten. The result is that they are now firmly in the relegation mix. Particularly worrying is that at the moment they look rudderless and a pale…
Bulls Knock Braves Out of Cup
Beverley Braves under-13s lived up to their name despite going down to a 38-8 defeat of Skirlaugh Bulls in their cup semi-final clash. It was a daunting task for the Braves against such talented opposition, but led by man-of-the-match Owen Harrison they certainly did themselves proud. Within minutes of the start, the Bulls caught Beverley totally off guard to score their first try. Spectators must have thought this was how…
Blue and Golds Council Cup Run Ended by Sully’s
Two tries apiece from Louis Hubbard and Aaron Horsfield weren’t enough to stop Beverley ARLC bowing out of the Council Trophy after a 44-26 defeat at Bilton Sully’s. The match was lost in the first half as the home side monopolised possession to go in 30-10 ahead, although when Beverley did manage to get some possession they did look dangerous. After the hosts drew first blood with a try in…
Burns Scores Four as Barrel Beat Beavers
Beverley Town Beavers were beaten at home by the Barrel Walkington. Oli Burns was the run away match man of the match as he scored all four goals for the Barrel Walkington. The win keeps the Barrels championship hopes alive as they continue to occupy top spot in the East Riding County League Division 1. Reckitts Reserves who pose the biggest threat to Walkington also won as they thrashed bottom…
Spruce Boosts Moley Promotion Charge
The division’s meanest defence was in fine form once again as Molescroft Rangers swept aside Hornsea Town 4-0 to keep up the pressure on the top two and underline their promotion credentials. With HU17.net snapper Paul Smith photographing at a cat show, it was left to his number two Paul Linton to do the honours and he was treated to a display of no-nonsense defending and quality finishing with Molescroft…
Humber.TV Bring Out The Spring Bunnies
Beverley’s Wednesday Market enjoyed a touch of glamour ahead of a live broadcast at Bar Fusion this week. Girls from Beautiful Freaks modelling agency sported bunny ears and short skirts to entertain surprised shoppers to promote Humber. TV’s Siren of the North programme, which is broadcast live from Bar Fusion from 6.30-7.30pm on Wednesday. This week’s edition of the popular online programme aims to tackle the issue of superficial beauty,…
Desired Stylists Work in PJ’s For Comic Relief
Stylists at Beverley Salon Desired help raise money for Comic Relief holding a ‘Bake Sale’ and ‘PJ Day’ over the weekend. Staff, Leah Blake, Hayley Saunders, Sara Parkinson, Charlotte Watson, Kassie Fores, Max Clarkson, Amy Clarke, Helen Blenkinsop and Rosie Driscoll all worked the this Saturday in their night clothes! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1315] HU17.net Picture…
Beverley & District Pipe Up For Charity!
On Saturday 19th March The Beverley and District Pipe Band played in Saturday Market Place at 11am and 1pm to help raise funds for The Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) Charity. The sun shone on the rightous as shoppers stopped to listen to the band and gave generously as they enjoyed the day in Beverley Town centre. Julian Thirsk will run the London marathon this year, in memory of his Dad…
Beavers Seconds Claim Top Spot With Good Home Win
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV beat Malton & Norton at Beaver Park claiming top spot in the Merit League. The visitors arrived in Beverley having lost just one match all season. The Beavers wasted no time in getting stuck in and were soon in front. Such was their performance and the importance was evident with the number of people watching from the sidelines. Beverley in the end were just too good…