Around 300 people were treated to a wonderful concert on the afternoon of Sunday 11th July in the grounds of Wassand Hall near Hornsea, by the East Riding Senior and Intermediate Wind Bands, the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra and the East Riding Percussion Ensemble. All performed to their usual high standard, with the Jazz Orchestra and the Percussion in particular putting on an excellent display. The Intermediate Wind Band…
A Special Beverley Welcome
Four Australian tourists were given the VIP treatment in Beverley today as part of their visit to their ‘twin’ town. Bruce and Chris Mann and Lorna and Rich Barrett-Leonard are on a month-long tour of the UK. And being from the small farming community of Beverley in Western Australia, they just had to stop off in the town as part of their tour. They were introduced to the Mayor of…
Town Trail: Celebrate’s those Who Made Beverley
A desire for relevance has been a huge driving force behind the Beverley Town Trail. The launch of the Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail, in Wednesday Market, proved a great success yesterday. Hundreds of people of all ages enjoyed a superb afternoon as schoolchildren delivered a series of performances that demonstrated Beverley’s rich history. The main stage, surely the forerunner to other events in Wednesday Market, was a…
Conservative Party Officially Welcome New Member
Former Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was officially welcomed to the Conservative Party this weekend. It was announced last month that councillor Elvidge was switching from the Labour party to the Conservatives. His move was made official at a gathering at the Memorial Gardens on Hengate this morning. He was welcomed to the party by councillors Bryan Pearson and Elaine Aird, along with association chairman Peter Turner and Beverley and…
Town Trail: A Community Project to be Proud of
Beverley’s Town Trail has been a true community effort that has taken years of hard work to come to fruition. Yesterday’s launch in Wednesday Market was a fittingly lively event that emphasised all that hard work
Beverley Town Trail is Officially Launched
Beverley folk came out in numbers to celebrate the launch of the Beverley Town Trail in Wednesday Market today. Hundreds of people gathered to watch local schoolchildren perform on the big stage in Wednesday Market to mark the launch of the excellent Medieval Trade and Crafts Trail, which has been almost a decade in the making. Dignitories from Beverley Town Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council were joined…
Dalton Home CC Vs Cherry Burton CC
Cherry Burton’s tail-enders came to the rescue in a thriller of a game at Dalton Home CC. Played out in the majestic greenery of the Dalton Park estate, it looked like the visitors had done enough as they restricted Dalton to just 103 on what was deemed to be a good wicket for the batsmen. But the home side had other ideas. Despite a sound start for Cherry Burton –…
Beverley Town CC 2nd XI Vs New Earswick
An inspired performance with the ball from Iain Sugdon helped Beverley Town CC 2nd XI rout New Earswick at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Sugdon recorded his best ever figures in senior cricket for Beverley, picking up 6-19 as the visitors were dismissed for a paltry 139. He was aided and abetted by Matthew Mudd, who helped himself to 3-48. This was a particularly fine performance with the ball as the…
Beverley Town 4th XI Vs Hull YPI
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s 4th XI crashed to a massive 165-run defeat at home to Hull and YPI 4th XI. The visitors to the Norwood Recreation Ground set a massive target of 286-6, and it proved way beyond Beverley as they were dismissed for just 121. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=770] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Walkington CC Vs Nafferton CC
Craig Ford provided the heroics for Walkington Cricket Club as they hammered Nafferton at Walkington Rec. The home team got off to a flying start, but on a pitch that offered unpredictable bounce they suffered a mid-innings collapse and at one stage it appeared they would be bowled out for less than 170. But cometh the hour cometh the man, and Ford drove his side onwards. After seeing Rob Scattergood…
Beverley Town Trail: The Final Countdown
The launch of Beverley’s Town Trail tomorrow promises to be packed full of entertainment and education. Nearly a decade in the making, 39 sculptures and installations make up the Beverley Medieval Guilds and Crafts Trail revealing the rich history that made Beverley one of the most prosperous towns in England. The final major piece of art was installed at the head of Beverley Beck this week when a cast statue…
Walkington 1.75 Miles Fun Run 2010
Around 200 runners took part in the Walkington 1.75 mile fun run. The event which is organised by Beverley Athletic Club was a massive success with Joe Dudill. First across the line in Beverley Athletic Club colours was Nicole Dawson who finished a third overall in the race. Picture: Nicole Dawson who finished thrid overall and was the first lady to complete the race HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Airkool Walkington 10K 2010
Beverley Athletic Club pulled off their second successful event of the season with the Airkool Walkington 10K. The club which is also responsible for the Beverley 10K was ‘delighted’ with the 600+ runners which took part. First over the line was Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC with a time of 32.09 with Steve Bateson and Phil Taylor finishing second and third. Darran Bilton comes over the finish line to…
Summer Activities @ Beverley Leisure Complex
NEW AGE KURLING AT BEVERLEY LEISURE COMPLEX Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a free new age kurling taster session on Monday, 12 July. New age kurling is a form of the original game, but adapted to be played in a sports hall rather than on ice. The game can be played both able bodied and disabled participants and the sessions are available for all ages and abilities. The free taster…
Disappointing Week for Beverley LTC
Beverley LTC teams had a disappointing week in their respective Driffield leagues with three of the four teams again struggling to pick up sets in their matches. Beverley Mixed lost a close fought match at Pocklington against steady opposition, Pocklington C holding their nerve to win three of the sets on a tie break. The 7-2 defeat did not reflecting the quality of some of the tennis played and once…
Volunteers to Provide Activities for BTT Launch
Young volunteers are doing their part to ensure the launch of the Beverley Town Trail provides something for everybody. On Sunday, from 11am, the eagerly-awaited launch of the £350,000 trail takes place in the town. The trail will provide, through a series of installations and artwork across Beverley, a guide to the medieval arts and craft that helped make the town the prosperous place it is today. As part of…
Beverley Juniors Dominate Withernsea 5K
Beverley Athletic Club athletes enjoyed a trip to the seaside on Sunday to run the Withernsea 5 and fun run, organised by Withernsea Harriers. There was a record entry for both races and the offer of free fish and chips for all finishers in the 5 mile race proved a big attraction for Beverley runners. Beverley Juniors dominated the 3k fun run, with 13 runners in the first 14 positions. …
Superdrug
Supdrug can be found on Toll Gavel in Beverley, they sell a wide range of cosmetic based products. The Superdrug in Beverley also offers a pharmacy service. Monday: 8:30-17:30 Tuesday: 8:30-17:30 Wednesday 8:30-17:30 Thursday 8:30-17:30 Friday 8:30-17:30 Saturday 8:30-17:30 Sunday11:00-17:00 Superdrug – 23/25 Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AA – 01482 871185 Superdrug – 23/25 Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AA – 01482 871185 [nggallery id=755] Superdrug –…