Despite the promise of pretty miserable weather, over sixty people enjoyed the latest orienteering event, organised by HALO (Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers) on Beverley Westwood on Saturday afternoon. The majority had never orienteered before. The good turn out was helped by announcements by the local media and in addition to posters and banners around The Westwood. There were many family groups having fun running backwards and forwards searching for the…
Fay Herbert’s 30th @ Beverley Rugby Club
Pictures from Fay Herbert 30th birthday party that was held at Beverley Rugby Club last weekend. Picture: Ian Archibald with partner Fay Herbert HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1236] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
HU17.net Magazine Issue 30
Issue 30 of HU17.net Magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way. Find out about eyesight model Alyss Neville the face of their valentine’s campaign ‘Love at first Site’. Also in this issue there are pictures from Tom Connor & Liam Newton 18th Birthday, Fay Herbert’s 30th birthday, Nicky Hebblethwaite’s 40th and Toll Gavel Preschool. Sporting action features the Humber Colts, Hodgsons FC, Beverley Bandits and Beverley Whitestar…
Disappointing Beavers Fail to Hold On
After playing some thrilling rugby in recent weeks, Beverley RUFC were disappointingly back to their most frustrating here and could have few complaints about this defeat. Beverley were ponderous throughout and with more performances like this will be in danger of getting dragged into a relegation struggle. After twenty minutes Beverley RUFC were twelve points down after Billingham twice pounced on poor Beverley passes to score two tries. Eventually Beverley…
Depleted Beverley Win on the Road
Ten men Beverley Whitestar Athletic dug deep to win a hard fought top of the table encounter with Brandesburton. Beverley Whitestar fielded a depleted line up due to unavailability and sickness, the team played with only ten fit players throughout the match. Beverley worked really hard and stamped their authority on the match early on and were unlucky not to get the first goal. Beverley pressed, and corner after corner…
Nolan Scores First Goal Though Mohicans Are Beaten
The Beverley Mohicans started in buoyant mood against a Hall Road Rangers side but playing against the strong wind in the first half with Louie Kelly and Dan Naldrett were snuffing out most attacks, it was left to Callum Ward to provide the driving force going forward. Ward linked well Will Collingwood on the right and only last ditch tackles prevented the Mohicans from taking the lead. Jamie Spence made…
Whitestar Dynamos Fare Well in Friendly
Beverley Whitestar Dynamos welcomed AFC Tickton to the Beverley Leisure Centre this Sunday. The teams took advantage of a gap in league fixtures and played two matches. Both side picked up a win with each of the games finishing 2 – 1. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1232] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Whitestar Thrash Molescroft FC
Beverley Whitestar brushed aside Molescroft FC in the Sunday derby. Playing at the Beverley Leisure Centre Molescroft FC were no match for Whitestar who scored seven while conceding just one. Final Score: Beverley Whitestar 7 Molescroft FC 1 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1231] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Northern Scores Four in Colts Win
The Humber Colts finally got back into to action as they hosted AFC Boothferry. The Colts last played two weeks ago, again a home fixture though were beaten in a heated affair. However in those two weeks much has changed at the club and this week they unveiled their latest signing Rob Northern. Northern made his debut in the today’s game and the striker, who Daniel Atkinson described as ‘One…
Hodgsons Exit Cup Despite Early Wallis & Foster Goals
The Tanners were dumped out of the Grays Cup by North Cave while Beverley Town players and back room staff watched from the side-lines. Before the match manager Lee Hastings told HU17.net that although he likes to win every game, this was never a must win game. Lee said: “Our target for the season is promotion, this match should we win or lose will not impact on our season.” “The…
Bandits Play Scunthorpe @ Beaver Park
The Beverley Bandits were in action against a Scunthorpe XV at Beaver Park, but lost 12-10. The first half was scoreless, and the Bandits received a talking to by their skipper about giving away too many silly penalties. After the restart Phil Cromie kicked a penalty for Beverley, but Scarborough then scored a break away try which was converted. Beverley Bandits took the lead when Andy Ellis scored a try…
Womens Football: Hull College Vs Sunderland
Hull College Centre of Excellence welcomed visitors Sunderland to Longcroft School, Beverley. Each of the age groups were once again in action with plenty of support being offered from the sidelines. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1227] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Happy Birthday: Bill Rice is 80 Today!
Congratulations to Bill Rice of Morton Lane, Beverley who celebrates his 80th Birthday today and who is well known to the public of Beverley as Gentleman Bill. Bill has also been known as the Town Crier of Beverley, when he used to lead the Beverley Lions Carnival Parade and was at one time also known as Policeman Bill, who for many years was on duty in Saturday Market, and with…
Pothole Repairs Update From ERYC
Pothole repairs on East Riding roads continue to be a top priority as the council has around 20 teams working to fill holes and make more substantial repairs. Teams are working throughout the East Riding to repair the damage caused to our roads as soon as possible. Damage to the roads was caused by the third successive severe winter, which this year recorded the lowest ever temperatures. As a result…
Tom Connor & Liam Newton 18th @ Hodgsons
Tom Connor and Liam Newton held a joint 18th birthday at Hodgsons Pub. The lads were joined by friends and family who all knew how to have good time! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1225] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
June Jackson’s 53rd @ The Lord Nelson
June Jackson celebrated her 53rd birthday with friends and family at the weekend. June, who is the landlady of the The Lord Nelson, enjoyed drinks and karaoke at her pub. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1226] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Motorbike Racer With Promising Career Seeks Local Sponsorship
Ben Marrett, 25 from Beverley has spent most of his life riding motorbikes. Since before he can remember his Dad and Uncle would take him out and every spare moment since his childhood has been spent doing what he enjoys most and for the past two years though, that has involved speeding around a race track at 170mph, where he has achieved excellent positions – making it to 2nd place…
Ben Shires: Beverley’s Brightest Star
Ben Shires spent his youth reading books, cataloguing stamps and treading the boards in various school productions. The development of the Longcroft Performing Arts centre presented lanky-beanpole Ben with many exciting opportunities and after starring roles in Wind in The Willows, Sweeney Todd and My Fair Lady he developed a taste for the spotlight. After leaving school, Ben joined bands, recorded an E.P and made some hilariously clever YouTube videos…