East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bin collections have been voted the best in the country. The council’s kerbside collections of the blue, brown and green bins have just been awarded Best Overall Performer in England by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE). Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of the council, said: “Every week our collection teams empty up to a quarter of a million bins across an area of…
Living Faith Library Brings Religion to Life
Students from East Riding College found out about a wide range of religions at a “living faith library” as part of a fortnight of special events. They were able to talk to followers of eight faiths as part of the “Enjoy and Achieve Fortnight”, with the religions represented being Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Hindu, Quakers, Mormonism, Islam and Judaism. The events, one each at the Bridlington and Beverley campuses, were a…
Take Part Swimathon 2011 @ Beverley Leisure Centre
Swimmers in the East Riding, who would like to help raise money for charity, are invited to take part in the 2011 Swimathon, a national fundraising event for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon Foundation. Events are taking place at leisure centres in Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Haltemprice, Hornsea and Withernsea between Friday, 8 and Sunday, 10 April. The event is the world’s biggest fundraising swim and offers the perfect…
Fashion Display of Students’ Work @ The Treasure House
A collection of fashions by East Riding students goes on display at the Treasure House, Beverley from 15 February. The outfits have been made from pre-worn clothing, including from charity shops, to show how to give garments a new lease of life. The fashions will be entries submitted by students at East Riding College and Bishop Burton College as part of the council’s competition to highlight the 3,000 tonnes of…
Burns Does the Trick as Barrel Hammer Leven
Barrel Walkington comprehensively beat Leven at Longcroft School 5- 1 thanks to a fine hat-trick from Oli Burns. Burns claimed three while Mike Thompsons and Lewis Palin were also on target for the Barrel Walkington. Skipper Mike Stansfield was full of praise for Palin who scored with a volley from 30 yards out. Final score Barrel Walkington 5 Leven 1 Photos by Paul Linton: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Bandits Beaten by Just One Point at Beaver Park
The Beverley Bandits were beaten at home by Riding Vikings at Beaver Park. The game was a close affair with the Vikings coming out as winners 17 points to 18. Photos by Paul Linton: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1203] Photos by Paul Linton: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
HU17.net Magazine Issue 28
Issue 28 of HU17.net magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way Beverley. This week features the following social and sporting events that have happened in Beverley. Alice in Wonderland by Longcroft School Millionaires Casino Night Black & White Ball Night Out: Saturday in The Beaver Humber Colts Vs Inter Beaver Beverley ARLC Beverley Bandits HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Inter Triumph in Fiery Beverley Derby
Inter beat the Colts in their own back yard 2 – 1 thanks to a second-half Adam Foster penalty. The Humber Colts suffered their first defeat of the season as Inter Beaver travelled across the tracks to take part in a fiery local derby that saw three players sent off. Match official John Curry faced a tough challenge, although he deserves a lot of credit for keeping the game moving….
Millionaires Evening @ The Beverley Arms Hotel
Molescroft Primary School held their Millionaires Evening at the Beverley Arms Hotel. The casino themed night was provided and manned by the Beverley Lions with Roulette and Black Jack amongst the games played. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1201] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Out & About: The Beaver Saturday Night
The Beaver was full this Saturday night with many queuing to get in to enjoy music and a few drinks in the town centre night spot. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1199] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Exit Cup to Driffield at Norwood
Beverley Town Reserves were beaten 5-3 by Driffield Evening Institute at Norwood. Beverley Town Reserves return to league action next week when they host title hopefuls Viking Raiders at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Town’s First team was not in action, their match with Hedon was cancelled due to a frozen pitch. Other teams including Beverley Whitestar, Hodgsons FC and Molescroft Rangers also had their games postponed due to frozen pitches….
Blue & Golds Come Out Second in Heated Match
Beverley ARLC were again beaten at the Beverley Leisure Centre by Myton Warriors ARLC in front of a big crowd. The visitors who have moved down a league capitalised or Beverley’s mistakes and made sure they took advantage of them. Coach Richard Shaw however should be pleased with the attitude of his players who never gave up and were rewarded late on when in-form Louis Hubbard crossed the Warriors’ line…
Women’s Football: Hull Vs Sheffield United
Women’s Centre of Excellence football action between Hull College Girls who hosted Sheffield United at Longcroft School, Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1196] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
The Black and White Sparkle Ball 2011
The Black and White Sparkle Ball was held at the Tickton Grange Hotel on Friday. Organised by Faye Clark on behalf of the Parents and Friends of Tickton School, the event is used to raise money for Tickton Primary School. Now in its 4th year, the ball raised over £500. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1195] HU17.net Picture…
Youth Cafe @ The Beverley Minster
Over 200 young people attended a Club Night themed Youth Cafe at Beverley Minster on Friday night. An army of volunteers from the congregation ensure this event takes place every 6-8 weeks for the young people of Beverley. Working in partnership with other churches in Beverley, the Beverley Minster hosts the Youth Cafe under the Love Beverley banner, which seeks to serve the town of Beverley in any way possible….
Alice in Wonderland @ Longcroft School
In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll, published his most well-loved and popular book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Telling the tale of a curious girl who follows a white rabbit to a fantastical world of talking animals and living playing cards, the novel was an instant hit. With witty puns, social satire and mathematical whimsy, it struck a chord with Victorian readers and has done so…
Out & About: Lucia Wine Bar & Grill
Out and about in Beverley, Lucia Wine Bar & Grill where customers are able to sit either indoors or outdoors for their meal and drinks. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1191] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Cancer Research Fund Raiser @ Hodgsons
Pictures from Hodgsons where locals held a fund raiser for Cancer Research. The night was very well attended with cash being raised for a worthwhile cause. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1192] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size