MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, will be performing a topping-out ceremony at a new development of 39 flats in Figham Road, Beverley. The Barratt Homes project has successfully sold nearly all the flats – many on the Government’s HomeBuy Direct scheme designed to help first time buyers get on the property ladder. Graham said: “It will be great to lay the final stone in this development. Getting on…
Stero Sushi @ The KP Club
Déjà vu & Headkandi arranged and pulled off one of Yorkshires most glamorous summer events at the KP Club ‘Stero Sushi’. Transportation was provided to party goers by Acklams Coaches of Beverley collecting party goers from the Kings Head, Beverley and surrounding areas. The smart location proved perfect for party and with some select tunes a good time was had by all. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Beverley Town CC 4th XI Vs Patrington
It’s been 25 years in the making – and Sam Welburn couldn’t take the grin off his face! Beverley Town’s Welburn, known as ‘Plug’ among other less printable nicknames, smashed his first ever six for his 4th XI side at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. It didn’t stop his side going down to a massive 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Patrington in the EYCA First Division clash. Nor…
Beverley Town CC 1st XI Vs Goole Town
Alex Morell started and finished Beverley Town CC 1st XI’s rout of Goole. The pacey opening bowler grabbed a couple of early wickets and came back to rip through the tail as the visitors to the Norwood Recreation Ground were bowled our for 98 chasing Beverley’s 174. Morell finished with 5-32, although he was ably backed up by the returning Jamie Mitchell, who helped himself to a nice little haul…
The Big G – ‘Grimpeurs Des Wolds 2010’
With the elite riders resting after the intense racing in Beverley Market Place, amateurs and enthusiasts were able to tackle the ‘Big G’ – Grimpeurs Des Wolds. This is not a race but a personal challenge featuring over 600 riders from across the country. This year’s event saw over 500 people sign up within days of the event being announced. Riders can choose between three different routes which vary in…
Party Time @ The Cross Keys
Some pictures from the Cross Keys pub in Beverley where people enjoyed a good party on a good summers evening after the cycle race. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=798] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Town Young Star Given City Contract
Beverley Town Mohicans midfielder Alex Scott’s move to Hull City will be a massive loss for the club – but a huge gain for the Tigers. The local youngster has been handed a two-year contract with City after impressing at one of the club’s summer camps. The creative midfielder – an Everton fan who has been inspired by the punchy skills of Toffees’ ace Tim Cahill – has made the…
Opportunity Knocks for Louis Bruce
Beverley footballer Louis Bruce has his sights set on an England call-up. Louis, 16, from Lincoln Way, is heading to Derby next week to take part in trials for the England under-18s football team. He currently captains the Humberside Schools side and was nominated for the trials by his coach Cosi Basile. Louis hopes he can seize his big chance and lay down a marker for his future. He said:…
Clancy Wins in Front of Large Crowds in Beverley
Olympic champion Ed Clancy showed his class to claim the latest leg of the National Circuit Race Championships in Beverley last night. In perfect conditions for racing, Clancy, part of the gold medal-winning GB pursuit team in China, positioned himself well to take victory on the tight Beverley town centre circuit. The Team Motorsport Marshall Pasta rider headed home Ian Wilkinson from Endura Racing, with Clancy’s team-mate Jonathon McEvoy in…
Keith Jordan Memorial Support Race
York rider Mike Moss stormed to victory in the Keith Jordan Memorial Support Race in Beverley last night. The 25-minute plus three lap event was a warm up to the main event of the evening, the latest leg of the National Circuit Race Championships. Moss was followed home by Bradford’s Mike Shackleton, riding for Ellis Briggs RT, and Scotland’s Tom Arnstein, riding for Velo Ecosse. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Beverley 5K Classic
Pictures from the Beverley 5K Classic that was held before the cycling got underway. The event which is arranged by Kingston Upon Hull AC featured runners from Beverley Athletic Club and other local running clubs who ran four laps of the circuit. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=786] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Ben Fish: A Hot Prospect
Beverley Town CC teenager Ben Fish has certainly done that. The 17-year-old hit a fantastic 95 on his first team debut last week to repay the faith shown in him by captain Alan Acklam. Told just three days beforehand that he was to be thrown in at the deepest of ends, Ben opened the batting against Sessay, last year’s York and District Senior League Premier Division runners up, and showed…
Mans Best Friend: Stanley
They say a dog is mans best friend and it never more true than for Tony Woollen. Tony, a local businessman said: “When I first got Stanley all those years ago he could fit in my hand!” Tony has had Stanley the Jack Russell since he was a puppy. Stanley is 16 years old, which in human years would make Stanley an amazing 112 years old! The oldest Jack Russel…
Beverley’s New Summer Attraction: The Amazing Maize Maze
Situated on the outskirts of Beverley, a ten-acre maze constructed entirely out of maize can be found, which is an attraction part of a large area of farmland own by John Clappison. Going by the name of the ‘Giant Clown Megamaze’, the pattern made by the pathways resembles the shape of a juggling clown. ‘The maze is yet another good attraction for Beverley,’ says Mr Clappison, ‘Children can come here…
Graham Stuart MP: ‘There’s an app for that’
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has become one of the first Members of Parliament in the country to sign up for a new iPhone and iPad application. Launched last week the MyMP app is designed to allow constituents to read news stories about Graham, see when he is holding street surgeries and even contact him on any issues they may have. Graham said: “The iPhone and iPad are an…
Cottingham CC Vs Hull YPI
The Norwood Recreation Ground was the chosen venue for the cricket final that saw Cottingham CC beat Hull YPI by 9 wickets. Batting first Hull managed just 59 runs from leaving champions Cottingham a target of just 60. Cottingham easily chased down the target with their key player left hander Will Rhodes controlling things from the crease. Rhodes looked like he could have batted all night and it was he…
Larkin With Toads in Beverley
A giant toad was deposited in Beverley last night opposite the Beverley Leisure Centre. The Tannery Toad , which was designed by students at St Nicholas School in Beverley, is one of many which is popping up right across our region as part of the Larkin With Toads public art project, set to last for 10 weeks. The one-metre high fibreglass models have been designed and painted by artists and…
Beverley’s Weekend Cyclying Fest
Sprinters and road cyclists are gathering in Beverley for this weekend’s cycling feast. Friday will seen the town centre turned into a high-speed course for the latest round of the National Circuit Racing Championships. Previous events have been a roaring success. Visitors to the town can get an up close and personal view of the racers as they travel at breakneck speed through Beverley’s streets. The evening starts at 6pm…