After securing funding from Arts Council England of £30,000, East Riding Youth Dance is set to continue for a further year. East Riding Youth Dance is offering more young people the chance to become members of the project for the autumn term starting in September 2009. Co-ordinated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the project includes weekly sessions with professional artists working towards performances each term. East Riding Youth Dance…
Council Tax Errors
An error has been made in the collection of the August instalment of council tax and business rates from residents who pay on the 15th of the month by direct debit. It does not affect anyone whose payment falls on any other date in the month. The 15th August fell on a Saturday. Where the payment day falls at the weekend, or on a Bank Holiday, the Council’s normal practice…
Navigation Skills Course
Have you ever stared blankly at a map and wondered, what on earth does all this mean? Have you ever been driving along, completely lost and after miles of driving realised you have the map upside down? Have you ever wanted to know how to be able to read a map, use a compass, go for a walk or drive without getting lost? Then this course is for you! This…
Beverley Leisure Complex
Beverley Leisure Complex in Flemingate has a number of facilities open to the public, and hosts many sporting events throughout the year. Swimming facilites include a 25m, eight lane pool, a learner pool and seats for spectators. The Tone Zone Fitness Suite houses Cross Trainers, Treadmills, Exercise Bikes, and many more Weight-lifting and Cardio Vascular machines. Courts are available for hire, which are suitable for virtually all ball sports and…
Beverley Camera Centre
Beverley Camera Centre is located in Swaby’s Yard in the centre of Beverley, and has been supplying photographic equipment since 1980. It maintains an up-to-date stock, and attracts photography enthusiasts from New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria and South Africa. Beverley Camera Centre, whilst stocking 100 digital cameras, also strives to supply the more rare extras that customers may find difficut to obtain elsewhere. Beverley Camera Centre – 17 Swabys Yard, Beverley,…
Beverley Race Meet
Pictures from the second day of racing at Beverley Racecourse, the meet which happened on Thursday following on from the previouse days racing for Beverleys Ladies Day at Beverley Racecourse. The pictures are from the thrid race on the card, the 3.15 ‘The John Bottomley “Lifetime in Racing” Fillies’ Handicap Stakes & The George Kilburn Memorial Handicap Stakes. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some…
Beverley Rotary Club
Rotary is a global network of business and professional people who volunteer their time and talents to serve both their local communities and the world What is a Rotarian? Rotarians are business and professional people who have the willingness and drive to put something back into the community whilst enjoying the fellowship of like-minded friends. Rotary’s motto is ‘Service above Self’ which neatly sums up what membership is all about….
Walking Sticks and Shepherds
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a new course and it is being run by Brian Bate, community sports coach. Brian has been making walking sticks and shepherds’ crooks in Leicestershire for many years and has now moved to the East Riding and is offering to teach this amazing craft to the residents of the area. Join Brian for a rare insight into this fascinating craft. Make your own…
Ladies Day 2009 Your Pictures
Photographs from inside Beverley Racecourse that have been submitted to HU17.net from people who attended Ladies Day on the 12th August 2009. Buy all these digital images shipped over email or FTP for personal use click here You can find more pictures from Beverley Racecourse Ladies Day event on HU17 can be found here: Beverley Races Ladies Day 2009 – Early Birds, Pictures showing some ladies who arrived very early!…
North Bar After Ladies Day
Pictures from North Bar Within and The Royal Standard, showing the ladies and gentleman who have been to Beverley Racecourse for Ladies Day make their way into Beverley Town Centre for food and drink.
There are six pages of pictures, please feel free to contact us if you would like a copy of your picture or you may buy a full size digital image for personal use online.
Beverley Races Ladies Day
Pictures from Beverley Races 2009 Ladies Day, showing the people setting off to the racecourse with many of the women dressed to kill. HU17.net would like to thank The Rose & Crown and The Royal Standard for allowing pictures to be taken in their establishments. There are six galleries of pictures starting with gallery one below! Beverley Races, Ladies Day 2009 – Gallery Two Beverley Races, Ladies Day 2009 –…
Limos & Travelling Ladies
Some pictures showing how some of the ladies who went to Beverley Racecourse for Ladies Day travelled there. However there was one shock as the authorities decided to randomly stop the limos and take them for a spot check, on this day of all days! Buy your digital images shipped over email or FTP for personal use click here Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just…
Beverley Races Ladies Day
Well its not even 11 am and the women all dressed up for a days racing are arriving at Beverley Racecourse, these ladies had come from Hull and were the early birds as they look to get in and secure their favourite place to settle down for a pinic and racing. The weather looks to good too which should make for a great day for all the visitors to races…
Roman Finds Displayed
A new display opened this week at the Treasure House in Beverley next week, focusing on recent excavations at Stamford Bridge. The excavations, carried out by Northern Archaeological Associates in 2003, were connected with the construction of a new water main for the village and examined parts of the Roman settlement that existed there in the 2nd-4th centuries AD. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, 11th August and will be found…
Spinks The Chemists
Spinks The Chemists is the last remaining independent pharmacist in Beverley, located on the site of the old fire station Spinks The Chemists administers prescription medications to the people of Beverley despite heavy competition from larger national companies. Spinks the Chemists – Albert Terrace, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8JU – 01482 882562 Spinks the Chemists – Albert Terrace, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8JU – 01482 882562 Spinks the Chemists –…
Eastgate Bookshop
Eastgate Bookshop is closing and owner Barry Roper who has been running the shop for close to 26 years explained that his trade has declined as more parking restrictions are applied in Beverley. Barry said “People can not get into the town and park 1 hour is not enough to for someone to visit the whole of the town”. He also pointed out an ongoing problem that tourists face when…
Ladies Day Preview
Tomorrow Beverley Racecourse will be hosting Ladies Day the highlight of their race season. With the weather looking good for tomorrow it is sure to be a sceptical colour and fashion with hats and dresses galore. The Race Schedule for August 12th, Beverley ‘Ladies Day’ Beverley Racecourse, Race Card 14:10 16 runners 14:40 13 runners 15:15 14 runners 15:45 6 runners 16:20 14 runners 16:50 East 9 runners 17:20 12…
John Has Radio Stolen
Love him or hate him there is no getting away from the fact that John Martindale, a 65 year old homeless man is part of Beverley so to hear that some one has stolen his radio while he was sleeping is a pretty nasty thing to do. John is deeply upset by the theft of his radio which is his prized possession. Given all the other hardships he has to…