The blue and golds took the spoils in an encounter which they appeared to possess more big guns than their youthful but enthusiastic opponents but at times made hard work of it. The hosts piled on the pressure early which eventually paid dividends with Gavin Proctor going over from his customary dummy half position in the 10th minute. Shortly after a well worked move amongst the forwards saw popular publican…
10 Years of Trading in Beverley for Salon 55
Salon 55 celebrates its 10th birthday this weekend. Keeley Penn opened Salon 55 in Lairgate Beverley in September 2000 with just two stylists, Kelsey and Angela, to assist her. Ten years on, Kelsey and Angela are still working in the Salon, but the workforce has grown to ten people, including a beauty therapist. The Salon continues to go from strength to strength, specialising in complete makeovers, including colouring, hair extensions…
Beverley Nightlife: People Out & About on a Saturday Night
People enjoy a night out around the bars and night spots in Beverley, pictures from the Kings Head, the Push, the Beaver and the Royal Standard that featured in the HU17.net magazine. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=919] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Grandmother Runs Her 1st Half-Marathon
Beverley Grandmother Karen O’Connor ran her first half-marathon this Sunday 19th September when she took part in the Great North Run. Although Karen has run several 10k races in the past, this year she had a special reason to tackle this challenge as she ran the race in memory of her brother, Kelvin Buck. Karen told HU17.net “Kelvin died last October at the age of 52. He suffered severe chest problems…
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British Trombone Society Trombone Day
The British Trombone Society’s latest Trombone Day is to be held at the Hexagon Music Centre, Coltman Road, Beverley, HU17 9LP on Saturday 2nd October 2010. If you are a trombone player of any age and any standard, come along and get involved. Hopefully enough players will be found for a rendition of “76 trombones” as it should be played! The day is very informal with plenty of opportunity to…
Beverley RUFC Annual Sportsman’s Dinner
Officials, players and sponsors of Beverley RUFC gathered at the KC Stadium for the Sportmans’ Dinner on Thursday. The night was compared by the witty Malcolm Lord. John Bentley, who has represented his country at the highest levels in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, was the Guest Speaker, and funny man Josh Daniels kept everyone entertained. It was also a chance to bid farewell to 2009/2010 Players Player Richard…
OAP Tricked & Robbed: Manor Road, Beverley
Humberside Police is appealing for information in connection with a burglary that took place between 1530hrs and 1600hrs on Thursday 16 September 2010 on Manor Road, Beverley. A man approached the address of an elderly woman and claimed to have been doing some work in a neighbours address and due to an incident he needed to check her property. He entered the address and checked the property before going into…
Beverley Firefighter to Step into the Ring
Beverley Firefighter Tony Stamp is much more used to the inside of a fire engine than the inside of a boxing ring, but he’ll soon be swapping his uniform for a pair of boxing gloves for a Charity Evening on November 12th at the KC Stadium. Tony will face Shaun Appleton in one of six fights that is being arranged to raise money for the Steve Prescott Foundation. Tony admits…
Beverley: Road Safety Checks
Drivers in Beverley have been given safety advice and had their vehicles checked to make sure they are safe, road-legal and properly taxed. Stop-checks were made on cars at Norwood in Beverley on Wednesday, 1 September, to help keep everyone on the East Riding’s roads as safe as possible. Councillor Matthew Grove, portfolio holder for highways and emergency planning, said: “Reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on…
Theo Paphitis Attends WedgeWelly Launch Party @ Lazaat
WedgeWelly boots held a launch party for a new product on the outskirts of Beverley at Lazaat. The company successfully secured the financial backing and business expertise of Theo Paphitis after Mike & Sarah Longthorn and Laura Booth took part in the hit BBC TV show The Dragons Den. As a result of the show the company did a deal with Theo Paphitis who invested £65,000 in return for 25%…
Award Winning Novel by Local Author to be Launched in Beverley
East Yorkshire crime writer, Penny Grubb, whose debut novel, Like False Money, sold out in 10 days is now celebrating the release of her second novel, The Doll Makers, which won the prestigious international award – the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger. The Doll Makers is to be launched at WHSmith Books, 6-8 Toll Gavel, Beverley, on Saturday 18 September. Penny will be in WHSmith to sign books from 11am…
Two Beverley Runners Finish in Top Three At Burton Pidsea
Conditions were perfect for Sunday’s Burton Pidsea 10k and a record number of runners took part. The 10k and fun run raised £1600 for the village hall appeal. The race was won by Steve Bateson of East Hull Harriers in 32.49. Beverley Athletic Club’s James Pearson came second in 34.45. He was followed 2 seconds later by Jonathan Leskiewicz who is on excellent form. Steve Peacock finished in eighth position…
Worrall Set to Return For Visit of Unbeaten Stockport
Beverley RUFC entertain unbeaten Stockport on Saturday at Beaver Park in a National League 3 (North) fixture (Kick off 3 p.m.). Games between these two sides are invariably close, hard fought affairs and Saturday is unlikely to prove to be any different. Although the Beavers lost narrowly at Lymm last weekend, they had a much depleted side and, despite the replacements all playing very well, the side’s lack of cohesion…
60 Years on and Still Enjoying Every Minute
Phyllis and Harry Horsley are this week celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, and are only too delighted to share the secrets of their long and successful marriage. Hu17.net went to meet the happy couple, who both have a fabulous sense of humour and the loveliest of laughs. Back in 1948, Harry asked Phyllis to join a day-trip to Scarborough, even though Harry had a girlfriend at the time. “I was…
Beverley Races: ‘Queens Men & Queens Horse’
Beverley Racecourse was full of people enjoying the races and there was plenty to at the Westwood Course. On track was a horse owned by The Queen, ‘Set To Music’ which was ridden by Tom Queally. Set To Music performed well finishing third in the 2.35 at Beverley. The Queens ‘Men’ were also in Beverley, members of the 72 Engineer Regiment were at the course as they enter the final…
Whitestar Sharks and Molescroft Dragons Ends All Square
Beverley Whitestar Sharks took on the Molescroft FC Dragons in their final warm up match at Longcroft School, Beverley. Each team won a game each as the sides played two 20 minute matches. The first game was won 1 – 0 by the Dragons with the second match being won 2 – 0 by the Sharks. Beverley Whitestar coach Paul Dixon praised both sides saying; “It was good evening for…
Battle of Britain Memorial Service & Unveiling Ceremony
All those attending The Battle of Britain Memorial Service at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 19th September are asked to be seated by 09:45 hrs for a prompt 10:00 hrs start. Cllr David Elvidge said; “The service will last approximately one hour. Although there is no guarantee on these timings, I expect us to be heading to the Hengate Garden at about 11:00 hrs.” “The unveiling ceremony for the memorial…