With Britain in the grip of winter and numerous sporting events cancelled because of heavy snow, Beverley Athletic Club’s Tony Hunter flew off to Spain to spend the weekend running in Benidorm. He made the most of his time there by taking part in a half and full marathon which were held on consecutive days. More than 2000 runners lined up for the half-marathon at six o’clock on Saturday evening…
Mick Mallinson Crowned ‘King of Beverley’
Mick Mallinson was crowned the ‘King of Beverley’ at Armstrong Social Club. Mr Mallinson was given the title by the Beverley South Road Pigeon Club in acknowledgement for beating each of the other members of the club in different races throughout the season. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1106] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Winter Weather Update for Saturday
Overnight we had snow showers with up to 1 inch of snow in places. We still have hard packed snow in places and temperatures were down to -7’C overnight. East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been working all night ploughing and salting the main snow clearance network covering all ‘A’ and ‘B’ roads which is around 800km of main roads across the East Riding. All these routes are clear with…
Traders Open Market Despite Closure
Saturday Market may have been closed though some traders braved the cold to open. East Riding of Yorkshire Council announced that the market would be closed on Saturday due to the bad weather. The market was also closed during the January ‘Big Freeze’ though this time round more stalls were open. Traders said they have faced a tough week paying rents and not being able to work. Stalls open on…
Sledging on the Beverley Westwood
Sledging pictures from the Beverley Westwood taken this Friday. With schools in Beverley once again closed kids were out in force with heir families making the most of the snow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1104] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes
Youth Orchestra @ Hexagon Music Centre Cancelled
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the heavy snow fall, tomorrow’s full day youth orchestra rehearsal at the Hexagon Music Centre has been CANCELLED. Please can you let other members know. Pictures: Youth Orchestra’s Christmas Concert held at Hull City Hall HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=341] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Saturday Market Closed Due to Weather
The council has regretfully had to cancel the Saturday market in Beverley town centre tomorrow, Saturday, 4 December, because of the adverse weather conditions. The conditions would not be safe for those setting up the stalls or members of the public. All stall holders are being notified today. The council apologises for the inconvenience to local people and others who use the market. Pictures from January 9th 2010 some traders…
Winter Weather Update for the Morning of Friday 3 December
Pictures from the Beverley Westwood taken this morning and an update from East Riding of Yorkshire Council with regard to snow and winter weather. Overnight we had another dumping of snow in a line from Withernsea south of the A1079 westwards. More than a foot of new snow has fallen onto already snow packed roads and with temperatures down to -11’C in rural parts. Eleswhere temperatures are generally -6’C. We…
Longcroft School to Remain Closed on Friday
Longcroft School CLOSED – Friday 3rd December Longcroft School will remain CLOSED on Friday 3rd December 2010, due to adverse weather and safety concerns. Due to Longcroft’s location and split site, problems remain including heavy accumulations of snow on roads leading to and within the site. Snowplough clearance has been requested and we hope to re-open on Monday 6th December. Please check the school website during Sunday evening and at…
Advice From Police After they Rescue Trapped Drivers
With the weather causing mayhem for many across the region, police officers and other emergency services have been faced with various challenges; ensuring the safety of the community is paramount and the protecting the vulnerable. On Tuesday evening PC Neil Fraser and PC Tony Harrison, who both are Instant Response officers (IRT) based at Beverley Police Station were coming back from Pocklington in the late evening, they decided to check…
Visit of Middlesbrough to Beaver Park in Doubt
Beverley RUFC are hoping that the weather improves sufficiently this week for their scheduled National League 3(North) game with Middlesbrough to take place, although listening to the weather forecast for the area leads one to believe already that it is likely to be a forlorn hope. Having had last weeks match at Billingham called off, the Beavers will be anxious to avoid a backlog of fixtures, as happened last year,…
New Children’s Activities at the Treasure House
As part of an ongoing programme to provide more for younger visitors, some new attractions have been added to the museum displays at the Treasure House in Beverley. Designed by a local company, Activation Ltd., based in Ottringham, East Yorkshire, two jigsaw puzzles relating to items in the museum service’s collections have now been made available to visitors. One design shows a recently purchased Roman silver coin hoard (currently on…
Burglary, Normandy Avenue, Beverley
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at the home of a vulnerable person in Beverley. Between 0630hrs and 0852hrs on Sunday 21 November 2010 a 40-year-old disabled woman living in a bungalow on Normandy Avenue was the victim of a burglary. It is believed a secure side gate was climbed over in order to gain entry to an insecure conservatory door. Various items from the main bedroom were…
Three Week Christmas Rape Awareness Campaign Launched
Police in the East Riding are running a rape awareness campaign across the region to reduce incidents of rape and sexual assault in the run up to Christmas. Three weeks of action will be undertaken by officers on public order patrol and licence premises to support the campaign. Three posters will be released to licensed premises over a three week period, in a bid to remind party-goers the dangers of…
Health Service Continuity in Light of the Adverse Weather
Health service continuity in light of the adverse weather Due to the severe weather conditions, a number of local health services have been affected and/or are running a limited service. · Community services In Hull and the East Riding, community services (including district nursing, intermediate care and health visiting) will be prioritising patients with urgent care needs. Routine, non-urgent visits and clinics will not be taking place. · Health centres…
Leeds Abbey Dash 2010: Glover Sets New PB
Six members of Beverley Athletic Club joined a field of top club runners, celebrities and fundraisers to run the Abbey Dash 10k race in Leeds the weekend before last. It was a family occasion for husband and wife team, Alan and Nicola Glover, who were joined by Nicola’s father David Robinson. David was the first of the trio to finish, crossing the line in 49.10 and in 16th position in…
Snowmen & Your Snow Creations
We have received some pictures from people who have made a something out of the snow, if any more are received we will add them to this page. Send pictures of your snow creations to – paul@hu17.net Snow Animals – by Ruth Hargreaves and Phil & Kay Quinby
Wednesday Sledgers on the Beverley Westwood
With the snow forcing schools to close and people to stay away from work, some took the opportunity to have fun by sledging at the Beverley Westwood. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1102] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size