An exhibition entitled ‘A Life of Beauty, Books and Bullets: John Edward Champney an Edwardian Collector and Benefactor’ has been officially opened at Beverley Art Gallery. John Edward Champney provided the funds to build Beverley’s Public Library and Art Gallery, which officially opened 100 years ago in 1910. He bequeathed 20 paintings, together with his substantial and impressive library, to Beverley , and these valuable items became part of the…
Swimmers at Beverley Help Raise Over £10K
Swimmers at East Riding Leisure Centres raised more than £10,000 for charity when they took part in Swimathon 2010. The total figure raised by 136 swimmers at five East Riding pools has now been calculated at £10,338.74 Money raised by those taking part in the East Riding forms part of £2m raised across the UK which goes to the Swimathon Foundation and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio…
Entertaining New Video Lifts The Lid On College Life
Prospective students can find out what life at East Riding College is really like in a new short film. “This is the future” is a six-minute video featuring real students giving their opinions about the College, their course and their tutors. Produced by Brough-based JayJay Media, it features interviews and outtakes, with footage showing students working in the classroom and workshop, using the modern facilities and enjoying extra-curricular activities, such…
Hodgsons FC Vs Ricketts Veterans
Hodgsons FC will face Humber Premier League Champions Reckitts AFC after coming from behind to beat Reckitts Veterans. The Tanners put in a better performance in the second half after finding themselves 3 – 1 behind at the break though finally won the game 5 – 3. Lee Hastings said: “This was never going to be an easy game. The side we were playing have so much experience and it…
Beverley Get Drawn at Home Against Driffield in Yorkshire Cup
Beverley RUFC are drawn at home to local rivals Driffield in the 1st Round of the Yorkshire Cup and the match will take place next Thursday evening 26th August at Beaver Park, kick-off 7 p.m. The winner of this tie will play the winner of the Hull RUFC v Morley first round tie in the second round at home. Obviously that would be a big attraction and the prospect adds…
Sarah Pollard Becomes a Freeman of Beverley
More people from Beverley took their oath at the Beverley Guildhall as they became Freemen of Beverley. On the list included Sarah Pollard, whose father had recently become a Freeman himself. Due to changes in legislation earlier this year, it is now possible for daughters of Freemen to take the oath as well as sons. For more information please click here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…
Reducing Flood Risk in Beverley
Work to reduce the risk of flooding from Beverley’s Westwood is well under way. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been working on a two stage scheme in the area. The first stage is now complete and work on the second is due to start later this month. The scheme is just one of the 188 projects throughout the East Riding to reduce the risk of flooding. Councillor Stephen Parnaby,…
Humber Colts Vs Cherry Burton
The Humber Colts beat Cherry Burton yesterday evening, although they required a penalty shoot out after the game finished all square at 1 – 1. On target for the Colts was Craig Ellis who gave the home side the lead with a tidy finish. Cherry Burton managed to force the equaliser, sending the game to spot kicks which the Humber Colts won 4 – 2. Rob Hunter said after the…
Inter Beaver Vs Beverley Town
Inter Beaver’s second pre-season friendly ended in a 2-1 defeat against an energetic Beverley Town side. After Beverley went into the break 2-0 ahead, Inter Beaver pulled one back on 60 minutes through Nicky Moy who pounced onto a loose ball after a Stew Scott effort was well saved by the Beverley keeper. Stew Scott came close to getting an equaliser in the last 10 minutes when hitting the crossbar…
Isle of Man Marathon 2010
Veteran marathon runner Pete Watkinson of Beverley Athletic Club travelled to the Isle of Man last week to take part in the annual marathon organised by the Isle of Man Veterans Club. Although only a small marathon with 111 finishers, the standard was high and several course records were broken. Watkinson won third prize in the V55 age category, finishing 28th overall in 3.23.56. The course record for this age…
Beverley Town CC 1st XI Vs Thirsk
The 1st XI secured a valuable win at home to bottom of the table Thirsk, but only by the narrowest of margins. Tony Spence, reinstated to the team after almost 200 runs in the last four games for the 2nd XI, was the batting star of the day but not before veteran Simon Roe had produced a superb bowling spell to set up the win. Beverley reduced their youthful North…
AFC Tickton Vs The Eager Beaver
The Eager Beaver beat AFC Tickton 4 – 1 as they continued their build up to the new season. On target for the Beavers were Rob West with two goals, Liam Madden and Scott Vickers netted one each. The win was needed following back to back defeats and a will give Beverley’s newest side, The Eager Beaver, a much needed confidence boost. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Wawne CC Vs Beverley Town CC 4th XI
Beverley Town 4th XI beat Wawne CC by 5 wickets in the East Yorkshire Alliance Division 1. Pick of the bowlers for Beverley was Sam Horton with 4/36. Sam Welburn and Jamie Nowell picked up three wickets each. Ray Teal top scored with the bat for Beverley, smashing his way to an unbeaten 46 at the Beverley Leisure Centre ensuring Beverley won with wickets to spare. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Beverley Sprint Triathlon 2010
Beverley Leisure Centre played host to the second Beverley Sprint Triathlon last Sunday. With 242 finishers the event attracted almost sixty more competitors than the inaugural event last year. Organised by Freebird Events of York, the triathlon consisted of a 400m swim, a 20k cycle ride and a 5k run. These distances allow experienced and novice triathletes to compete together. The winner for the second year in succession was Ed…
Cricket: Leconfield vs Beaver
The Beaver were crowned champions after beating Leconfield at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The Beaver batting first beat Leconfield to win the Beverley Evening League. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=851] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
End of an Era as Michael Brown Retires
Quality Solicitors Lockings are today announcing the retirement of Michael Brown, 59 from their Beverley office with effect from 31 August 2010. Mr Brown was born and has worked in Beverley all of his life, the last twenty years have been with Lockings. His career as a Property Lawyer began in 1970 when his first duties included following his first boss, Noel Till, then senior Beverley solicitor around to court…
Hunters Hall Bed & Breakfast
A family-run award-winning bed and breakfast convenient for Beverley town centre, the Westwood and all major roads, Hunter’s Hall has built up a loyal range of regular guests over the two years it has been open.
Hull KR Donate Prize to ‘Clash of the Codes’
Hull Kingston Rovers presented Beverley ARLC Manager Richard Shaw with an autographed rugby ball signed by all the players, donated as a prize for the ‘Clash of the Codes’ rugby day. Richard Shaw said: “Hull KR have given us a top prize. It is made all that much better as the prize comes from a fellow rugby club.” The event has been organised for Craig Hancock, who suffered a broken…