Beverley 4th XI secured a maximum 20 points from a narrow two wicket win at HICE in their only sunday fixture of the season. Skipper Sam Welburn, bowled beautifully, his 12 overs included seven maidens and he took 2 for 19. Good support came from Matt Novis (1 for 44) and Harry Bardon. HICE closed on 192 for 6 which illustrated the recovery made by Beverley as the home side…
Eager Beaver Vs Bransholme
The Eager Beaver played Bransholme in a Pre-Season friendly at Longcroft School this weekend. Despite leading with just 20 minutes to go, the Eager Beaver lost the game 4 – 2, the turning point being a penalty awarded to Bransholme. They converted the spot kick and added a further two goals late on to seal the victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Opening Times Extended @ Guildhall
Once again the Beverley Guildhall will be open on Wednesdays as well as Fridays over the school summer holidays, from tomorrow, July 28th until September 3rd. In addition to the beautiful historic building with its stunning 18th century courtroom and original 17th century furniture, the Guildhall offers its current temporary exhibition “1960s Beverley.” There is also a display on the medieval Beverley waits’ chains which are featured on the BBC’s…
Farmwatch Featured in We are Where You Are Humberside Police Summer Roadshows
The Humberside Police Roadshow took part in the Driffield Show last week as part of its “We are Where You Are” summer campaign. Police officers, PCSOs and police staff were out in force, meeting the public, giving out crime prevention advice and finding out what really matters to local residents and communities. Members of the Beverley Rural Neighbourhood Police Team were canvassing local residents about their concerns and were on…
Farewell Drinks @ the Farrow’s
Steve and Kay Farrow invited friends and family to their home in Beverley for farewell drinks this weekend. The couple are set to leave the UK to live and work in Mauritius. Kay, the press officer for Beverley Athletic Club, has been a major figure in organising some of the biggest sporting events in this area, such as the Beverley 10k and the Walkington 10k running races. She has also…
Beverley Town 3rd XI Vs Hull Ionians
Beverley Town CC 3rd XI picked up a win against Hull Ionians in the East Yorkshire Cricket Alliance Premier Division. Will Wilson was ‘in the runs’ as he scored 50. Harry Bardon also did well scoring 32, helping Beverley set the visitors a target of 189 runs. Keiran O’Brian made up for his golden duck with 5 wickets. The inspirational skipper was given out first ball LBW, but produced a…
Gym for Heroes @ Riverview Gym
Staff and members at Riverview Gym completed a 24 hour endurance challenge this weekend. The event was organised by Vicky Hart, Stacey Reeves, Bob Beautyman and Dave Jones as part of the national Gym for Heroes Week. Each of the people who took part completed a gruelling three hours cardio work out, spending one hour on the treadmill, one hour on the rowing machine and another hour on the bike. Owner Vicky…
Beverley Fire Station Open Day
Beverley Fire Station opened its doors to the public this weekend. The event was held to help raise awareness of the dangers of fire in the home while also raising money for Fire Victim Support, a charity that provides support to people whose lives have been devastated by fire. Dee Philips, along with other volunteers from the charity, manned a wide range of stalls while the fire fighters from Beverley provide…
5 Successful Years of Trading in Beverley for Fleurs de Lisa
Fleurs de Lisa celebrated 5 successful years of trading in Beverley this weekend. Customers were greeted this Saturday with a glass of champagne as the store owner Lisa Barrow said a big thank to her customers. Throughout July, the award winning florist has been running special promotions to mark the landmark occasion and on Saturday shoppers who spent £5 or more in the store were entered into a competition to…
Cherry Burton CC Vs Hessle CC 3rd XI
Cherry Burton CC lost out to Hessle CC 3rd XI by 4 wickets. Star man for Cherry was Matt Jenkins, who made 80 before a dubious decision saw him sent back to the pavilion. Jenkins was given out, though the batsman insisted it was bump ball, a ball that has bounced after the being hit, before being caught and that he should have be allowed to continue with his innings….
Walkington CC Vs North Dalton CC
Walkington CC slumped to a 7 wicket defeat against North Dalton on Saturday in the East Riding Independent Cricket League. Walkington started the match well and looked to be on course to posting a good score but failed to capitalise on their position at 86/1. Top scorer for Walkington was Richard Walton, who got an impressive 58, but the rest of the batters struggled, including a duck for Craig Ford. Brothers…
Beverley Town CC 2nd XI Vs Pocklington CC
Pocklington beat Beverley Town 2nd XI by 54 runs at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Winning the toss, the visitors opted to bat, setting Beverley a target of 227. Pick of the bowlers for Beverley was Iain Sugdon with figures of 2/67. Sugdon was also Beverley’s best batter, racking up 31 runs off just 59 balls though it was not enough as Beverley were bowled out for 173. HU17.net Picture Gallery:…
Cherry Burton Village Show 2010
Cherry Burton held their annual village show this weekend, and the fine summer weather added to the enjoyment of the occasion, as very a good crowd turned out to take part in the great variety of attractions. Held at Cherry Burton Primary School, there was plenty to do for all the ages. The playing field was covered with stalls and rides, many of which were raising funds for local organisations. Youth Group: Local…
Angela Gibson Memorial Trophy 2010
Madge Wilbore was awarded the Angela Gibson Memorial Trophy at the Cherry Burton Village Show for the best Victoria Sponge. The trophy bears the name of the late wife of Beverley businessman Barry Gibson. Barry, who owns the gift shop Streamers of Beverley said; “Angela won the prize for best Victoria Sponge three consecutive times, though back then there was no trophy on offer.” “When she died, I decided to…
Mother and Daughter Win at Cherry Burton Show
Moira Bartle and Jayne Wilson both picked up awards at the Cherry Burton Village Show for their flower arranging skills. They served up cake-themed arrangements that looked good enough to eat. Moira’s entry was a sliced cake while her daughter Jayne made a tray of cup cakes. Jayne said “We never tell each other what we are making and only find out on the day of the show.” Jayne was…
Three Little Ponies
Shoppers in Beverley Town Centre this week may have noticed three miniature ponies having a stroll amongst them. The Miniature Shetland Ponies were accompanied by volunteers of a national charity ‘Phoenix Childrens Foundation’ Fund’ which raises money to support programmes to help disadvantaged children enjoy the experience of horse-riding. Shelia Barnard from the charity explained, “We provide riding lessons and equipment to disabled and seriously ill children across the country.” “In total we have ten of…
Beverley Farmer Launches Amaizing New Venture Today
A Beverley farmer has embarked on a new business venture to provide gainful summer holiday employment for his daughters and other students in the region. John Clappison, from Risby, has given over 10 acres of his 600 acre farm and planted 60,000 maize seedlings that will grow into Beverley Maze and will provide part-time jobs for 10 people. John explains why he decided to invest in the tourist attraction that…
‘Dazzle’ @ The Beverley Memorial Hall
The Beverley Musical Theatre ‘Off Shoots’ opened the doors for their first night of ‘Dazzle’ at the Beverley Memorial Hall. The production was very entertaining and if you missed it you can see it this Saturday. Tickets can be purchased on the door for just £6 and is suitable for all the family. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…