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…
Beverley 3rd XI Vs Sutton-on-Hull CC
Beverley Town CC 3RD XI beat visitors Sutton-on-Hull at the Norwood Recreation Ground this Saturday afternoon. Batting first, Beverley reached 180 for the loss of 7 wickets before bowling out the visitors for just 97, winning the match by 103 runs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=850] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Amateur Jockey Jacob Butterfield Racing Debut @ Beverley
The Glorious Twelfth is usually used to refer to 12th August, the start of the shooting season. But, to the proud family of amateur Jockey Jacob Butterfield, it will always be the day they attended Beverley race course to see the 17 year old make his debut in the Chris Hoggard Memorial Handicap. A wonderful day and the start of a wonderful career, it is hoped. However, it almost did…
TIR Glad to be Home After a Summer of Trade Show Travel
After a summer of transport industry shows throughout the UK, specialist logistics and driver training provider TIR Training Services is returning to its roots by sponsoring the Truckers Summer BBQ, Driffield Showground, on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. TIR is an associate sponsor of the event, which is part of the popular Truckfest series of truck-themed festivals featuring family entertainment, stalls, live music and a truckers’ “It’s A Knockout”….
New Community Hospital for the East Riding is Approved
New Community Hospital for the East Riding gets the go ahead from Planning Committee A new 21st century community hospital to serve the people of the East Riding has taken a major step forward today. Members of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Planning Committee have voted to approve the detail of the design, subject to the conclusion of the consultation period which ends today. Plans to build a new £19…
Thursday @ Beverley Races
Beverley Racecourse held a second day of races following on from yesterday’s recording breaking Ladies Day. Traditionally intended as the day for the men of to enjoy, a good crowd were able to enjoy a more relaxed day at the Westwood racecourse. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=848] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Ladies Day With Reloaded @ The Kings Head
Local band ‘Reloaded’ were on hand to entertain a large crowd at the Kings Head Pub. By charging a small fee to gain entrance to the pub, The Kings Head managed the crowd brilliantly, ensuring everyone had a great party without their fabulous hats getting crushed! The excellent service included a champagne bar set up especially for the occasion. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…