First past the post is what matters – and so it proved for one local couple at Beverley Races today. Walkington couple Andrew and Naomi Rhodes became the first couple to get married at Beverley Racecourse on a beautiful day that did justice to their occasion. Andrew and Naomi wanted a wedding day with a difference, and their wish was certainly fulfilled guests made the most of the weather to…
Friday Night @ Beverley Races
Racegoers made the most of a stunning Friday night at Beverley Racecourse. As befits a night meeting at the Westwood, the atmosphere was very chilled, helped to a certain extent by the small but lively steel band that entertained the well turned-out crowd. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=758] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Beverley High School & Beverley Grammar School Pre Prom
Beverley High School & Beverley Grammar School year 13 students meet up at the Kings Head in Beverley before heading off to their end of year prom at the KP Club in Pocklington. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=757] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Global Stars Set to Race in Cycling Weekend
Cycling stars from around the world will return to Beverley for a popular three day cycling weekend this month. Two British Olympic Gold medallists, a British World cycling champion and a bevy of international riders will top the bill for the East Yorkshire Classic cycling extravaganza. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for cultural services, housing and public protection at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “I am so pleased to…
No Fixed Agenda – Beverley Market World Cup Charity Stall – A Success!
Local Charity competition ‘who wants to be an entrepreneur’ is well under way with its first task themed ‘The World Cup’. On Saturday 29 May it held a market stall at Beverley Market, selling car flags, car magnets, England face paints and face painting for the kids, and adults! The stall was a success, despite the rain, raising funds for the Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber charity. The team who…
Interview: Tim Galbraith
Tim Galbraith has a simple philosophy: Never turn down a bet, no matter how small. It’s a tenet passed down from his father, and it’s what helps make his bookmaking business the popular but intimate venture it is at Beverley Races. Tim, 45, of Cherry Tree Lane, runs a well-known bookies at the Westwood along with his business partner Dave Money, following in the footsteps of his father Vic, who…
The Golden Goals Challenge
This week, as part of the “Who wants to be an £ntrepeneur?” scheme for Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber – ‘The Associates’ start their “Golden Goal Challenge” tour of Hull in search of a champion “Golden Goal” kicker. Any individual or team who fancies their chances in a timed penalty shoot out is welcome to try winning the “Golden Goal” Challenge trophy. The Golden Goals Challenge has been devised by…
Longcroft School Gospel Choir to Perform at Beverley Minster
All carers in the East Riding are being invited to a thanksgiving service at Beverley Minster on Wednesday, 7 July at 11am. The service will be led by Rev Jeremy Fletcher and there will be hymns, readings, prayers, meditation and a quiet time for remembering. The Longcroft Gospel Choir will be performing throughout the service, there will also be a performance from tenor Neil Griffiths formerly with The Royal Opera,…
Classic Car Rally: Neal Walker 1969 Corvette Stingray V8 5.7
It’s loud, it’s brash and it “likes a lot of bling”. Neal Walker made no excuses for showing off his absolutely stunning 1969 Corvette Stingray V8 at Beverley’s Classic Car Rally last week, and why should he when it looks this good? Neal, 59, who lives on Swinemoor in Beverley, fell in love with the epitome of American muscle cars when he worked in the USA in the 1970s. The…
Spinning Success for Beverley Town Trail
The Spinners’ sculpture forms part of the Beverley Town Trail which comprises 39 unique pieces of art that tell the story of the guilds and crafts that made the town one of the richest in Medieval England. The artworks, which have been created by artist Chris Wormald, will lead visitors from North Bar to Beckside, taking them on a journey of discovery into Beverley’s fascinating history. The sculpture represents the…
Clasic Car Rally: Tim Stanforth’s 1936 Armstrong Siddeley 120
Hobbies can easily consume your life – so it helps if your hobby can actually become your way of making a living. That’s exactly what happened for Kilham-based East Yorkshire businessman Tim Stanforth. Tim, 50, was displaying his impressive 1936 Armstrong Siddeley 120 at last week’s Classic Car Rally in Beverley. It’s the latest in a fleet of classic British and German limousines that Tim and wife Pam use for…
Cherry Burton CC Vs John Good
Cherry Burton CC beat John Good by 30 runs in thier Tuesday night 20/20 league fixture. Batting First Cherry Burton set the visitors a target of 136 from their 20 over’s. Cherry were equally impressive with the ball with Richard Salisbury, George Holland, Sam Sharpe and Stew Scott all picked up wickets to secure the win. Stew Scott said “We are very pleased with the performance from a very young…
Hearing Dogs Successful Day at the Races
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are delighted with the publicity and funds raised at Beverley Racecourse. The charity which trains supports and provides dogs to deaf people in the community collected hundreds of pounds in donations from generous race goers. Nikki Denton, a funding raising manager, said: “ “We collected £607 on the exit gates at Beverley Races, which is great and also more money from private donations” “We were…
New President for Beverley Lions
The handover of the Beverley Lions Presidential Chain of Office took place at the Driffield Golf Club when the President, Lion Ian Sagar handed over to Lion Paul James as the new President for 2010/2011. Paul and his wife Barbara who live in York Road, Beverley has been very active in the Beverley Lions, previously as a President of Beverley Lions Club, and also as Zone Chairman of the Clubs…
Businesses Look Forward to Town Trail Boost
Traders in Beverley’s Swaby’s Yard believe the installation of the latest piece of art in Beverley’s Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail will provide a welcome boost to the area. Members of the town trail committee, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Councillors and the chief executive of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire were at Swaby’s Yard to unveil the artwork representing the town’s spinners. The trail will be officially opened…
Classic Car Show: 1973 Triumph TR6
Listening to “the clangs, the bangs and the rattles” is the only way to enjoy a really classic car, according to Chris Forster. Chris, 53, from Willerby, was showing off his pristine 1973 Triumph TR6 at the Beverley Classic Car Rally last week. And as he proudly admitted ‘it’s radios for show, engine sounds for dough’ when it comes to his personal indulgence. He told HU17.net: “The fact that it…
Humber Bridge Half Marathon
27 Beverley Athletic Club athletes were among hundreds of runners who braved the blistering heat on Sunday in the 11th Humber Bridge half marathon. With temperatures of around 28 degrees and no shade or breeze on much of the course, runners could not escape the heat. Some were slowed down by the conditions while others seemed to run on solar power and took the race in their stride. There were…
Classic Car Rally: Simon Gray’s SAAB 96 1970 V4
Like elephants, it seems that classic car owners never forget. Simon Gray, 44, from Beverley, was one of dozens of enthusiasts who brought their pride and joy to the Beverley Classic Car Rally last week. His particular car, a white Saab 96 1970 V4, has just been made roadworthy five years after he bought it for what he considers “a steal”, just £800 from a London man who’d kept it…