Police are warning residents to be vigilant following a distraction burglary on Burney Close, Beverley. The incident occurred on Friday 11 February 2011 at approximately 1830hrs when a man allegedly approached the home of an 89-year-old woman stating that he had found a keyring outside of the property. The keyring had gone missing from the house earlier that day, and being pleased to have it back, the woman gave the…
Alyss Neville:Love at First Eyesite
Alyss Neville of Beverley has been modelling for Eyesite Opticians for just a few months now, and has been a proud face on Eyesite’s recent Valentines campaign “Love at first Eyesite”. Alyss said; “It has been a really fun experience. The team at Eyesite love what they do, they’re all really welcoming and have been great to work with. Hopefully there’s more photo shoots in the upcoming months and I…
Old Curtains and Bras Win Fashion Awards
East Riding students this morning won awards for their fashion outfits made from discarded net curtains, bras, old shirts and duvets. They were competing in the pre-worn fashion awards sponsored by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to highlight the 3,000 tonnes of clothes sent by residents to landfill last year. This is equivalent to three million pairs of jeans. The winner, Madeleine Burn, Churchill Avenue, Cottingham, an art and design…
Sports News From Longcroft Schools: February 2011
SPORTS ACADEMY TRIUMPH Mr King and Mrs Fitzpatrick took the Y7 and Y8 pupils from the academy and academy potential list plus one or two students who performed well in the recent sprints and jumps competition to take part in the Bridlington School Sports Partnership Sportshall Athletics competition at Beverley High. They totally dominated the event and came away with medals, trophies and a place in the Humber Final. The…
Beverley AC Men Finish First at Welton Dale
Welton Dale was the venue for the penultimate race in the 2010 / 2011 season of the East Yorkshire Cross-Country League. With valuable team points at stake it was vital for clubs to field a strong team. Scarborough and City of Hull have been leading the league but it was Beverley Athletic Club’s men’s team which finished first at Welton. Having led his team home in all five races so…
Blue and Golds Return to Action After Millennium Magic
The Blue and Golds resume their season this Saturday with a home fixture against Embassy. Beverley ARLC opponents have returned to the Hull & District League this season following a 2 year absence and have been one of the pacesetters losing only four times this season. Beverley will look to improve on their last game which was at home against Haworth Park, the Blue and Golds took the lead though…
Beavers Travel to Rochdale in Must Win Game
Beverley RUFC travel to Lancashire on Saturday to take on bottom club Rochdale in a National League 3 (North) fixture. Having lost last weekend to second bottom club Billingham, the Beavers now face the real prospect of relegation. They have 9 games remaining, with 6 away from home. Of these 4 are the last 4 of the season. Beverley have proved more than a match for anyone in this league…
Crumbs Wedding Fayre @ Hodgsons Pub
Popular Beverley deli Crumbs are thinking big in 2011 as they prepare to launch an exciting, recession-busting new arm to their business. The owners of the Chantry Lane shop, Andrew and Caroline Maw, are busy putting the finishing touches to their plans to launch a complete, bespoke wedding service that will take the stress out of the big day. They plan to offer the complete wedding package. Working in conjunction…
Friends of Longcroft School Prom Fashion Show
On Tuesday, in association with “The Fairy Godmothers” of 25 Ladygate, Beverley – FOLS presented their annual Prom Fashion Show. Students from years 11, 12 and 13, were fundamental in the success of the evening by managing all the back stage equipment/lighting/selling of tickets/modelling. The FOLS would like to thank the teachers who supported the students, the Renaissance Dance Company and The Longcroft Gospel Choir for providing the entertainment. Local…
Take That to Play in a Field Near Beverley…Well Almost!
Take That fans who missed out during the recent stampede for ticket sales to the 2011 tour still have the opportunity to hear their songs in 2011. This opportunity also comes to a field near Beverley. ‘Back for Good’, the countries leading Take That Tribute act will be headlining the Saturday evening slot of the 2011 Tribfest festival and performing a range of classics to thousands of local festival goers…
Beverley Folk Festival:Friday Night Headliner Announced
Paul Carrack and his full band will open the 2011 festival with our Headline Friday Night Concert. The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanics and the voice behind world-wide hits such as ‘How Long’ by Ace, Squeeze’s ‘Tempted’ and, of course, the timeless classic ‘The Living Years’ Carrack is now firmly established as a solo performer. Initially finding fame with Ace and Roxy Music, he has gone on to…
Appeal For Help Following Assault in Beverley
Appeal following assault – Beverley Police are appealing for witnesses following two assaults that occurred in Beverley on Monday 07 February 2011. Two 54-year-old women were out walking along Manor Road at approximately 2010hrs when they were hit by an egg thrown from a passing motor car. At approximately 2040hrs the two women were walking along North Bar when they were again hit by an object, which is believed to…
Beverley Pastures Appeal
Staff and volunteers at the Beverley Guildhall are appealing for objects and photographs to put on display for the next exhibition in the Beverley Community Museum. The exhibition is on “Pastures and Pasture Masters” and will look at not only the Beverley Westwood but also Swinemoor and Figham. Fiona Jenkinson, Curator at the Guildhall, said: “A previous exhibition on the Beverley Westwood and was very successful, and in the light…
Nicky Hebblethwaite’s 40th @ The Lady Le Gros
Nicky Hebblethwaite had a 40th birthday to remember as she celebrated with friends and family. Nicky’s friend Helen Oliver said: “Nicky is a really good friend, she is loads of fun and is always up for a laugh.” HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1235] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
In Form Keeper Keeps Terriers Out
Molescroft FC Terriers were beaten at home 2-0 by Gilberdyke. The result could have been so different, but a sterling performance by the Gilberdyke goalkeeper and poor finishing in front of goal proved to be the difference. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1238] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Tanners Hit Self Destruct Button
Hodgsons FC crashed out of the Grays cup with what was quiet possibly the worst performance ever seen by a Tanners side since forming in 2004/2005. The result was made to seem a whole lot worse as the home side were two goals to the good through a Karl Wallis header after just four minutes and superb Adam Foster strike courtesy of a Shaun Gibson assist. It all seemed too…
Sponsorship Deal For Braves As They Get New Kit
The Beverley Braves U12s took delivery of new hoodies thanks to Hull based C. Rosindale & Son Locksmiths. Ken Kidd who owns the business that funded the kit said: “It is nice to be able to support the kids; they love playing rugby and look really smart with their new training tops.” Braves’ skipper Ethan Cambridge got the lads together on Saturday to hand out the new kit and also…
Beverley Leisure Centre to Hold Free Health Checks
Beverley Leisure Complex and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport and Play Development Service are offering free health checks on Wednesday, 23 February. The checks will be available at the centre from 9.30-11.30am, with members of staff also on hand to discuss memberships and exercise programmes to help people keep fit and healthy. For further information contact Stuart Claridge, on (01482) 392534 or email stuart.claridge@eastriding.gov.uk