People from about ten local organisations and churches met on 14th November at the Friends Meeting House with an ambitious aim: to turn around the doom and gloom of climate change, energy shortages and economic instability. After a thought-provoking presentation by Diana Sandy, Phil Entwistle said “We can live well without ruining the Earth – if we do the right things. But we have to change direction within a very…
Colts Drop Point at Home to Parkers
The Humber Colts were pegged back by Parkers as they dropped their first points of the season. The Colts looked to be on course to maintaining their 100% start to the season till a goal keeping error by Luke Coxon gifted the visitors a late equaliser. Final Score Humber Colts 1 Parkers 1 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
Beverley Well Beaten by Birkenhead
A moment of carelessness twenty minutes from time put an end to any chance Beverley might have had of getting something out of this game. Birkenhead held a narrow lead at 10-7 and at that stage it was still anybody’s match. Beverley made a mess of a lineout and this led to a converted Birkenhead try. It proved to be the defining moment of the match. After that it was…
United’s Keeper Makes Life Difficult for Town
Beverley Town U9’s faced a tough game as they played North Ferriby United. United’s Keeper was in fine form and a clean sheet from him in the first match allowed ensured the visitors won the game 1 – 0. The second match was drawn 2 – 2 with Daniel Finch and George Armstrong getting on the score sheet for town. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 19
Hu17.net Magazine issue 19 is available from Woodhall Way Post Office. This weeks issue features the following events and sporting fixtures that have happened this week in Beverley. The centre page is given over the Molescroft Rangers with a large full colour poster. Inside this week: Remembrance Day Armistice Day Youth Cafe Karen Jeffrey’s 50th Elizabeth Fernihough’s 40th Out & About: Durham Ox, Emilios, Luicia’s Molescroft Rangers FC Team Poster…
Mohicans Triumph in the ‘All Beverley Showdown’
The eagerly awaited clash of the Beverley titans saw the return of captain Will Collingwood after a long period of injury. He is battling to get back to fitness after breaking his arm and he managed a fine performance. The game was played in front of a large crowd and was a great advert for football in Beverley. After the minute’s silence of remembrance, Mohicans kicked off and went straight…
Dexter Scores Two As Hodgsons Move 9 Points Clear
A Jordan Dexter brace gave Hodgsons all three points at Hull Road, on Saturday afternoon. The performance was not vintage and at times the away side had to endure plenty of Withernsea possession. Although Withernsea did not create any real clear cut chances they did retain the ball very well. Hodgsons FC perhaps created the best goal scoring opportunities. Both Adam Foster and Jordan Dexter just could not find the…
West Hull too Strong for Braves
On a cold, crisp morning the Braves had a tough match ahead of them against a well organised West Hull side. Beverley newcomer Danny Dawson took the ball well for his first touch and a strong run from Harry Gray gained valuable yards into the oppositions half. A loose ball from West Hull was picked up cleanly under pressure from Kurt Pelham and the following play was a joy to…
Rangers Conquer Rovers in the Cup
Molescroft Rangers got back to winning ways with a comfortable victory against lower league opposition in Round 3 of the Junior Country Cup. Manager Healey shuffled the team, giving starts to Sean Bolger (who lined up in centre midfield), Milner (who started at left back without a hangover for once) and Mark Collingwood (who made his first appearance of the season coming in for Windeler who was banned). Moley also…
Hull 2nds Beat Beverley at Beaver Park
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV were beaten at home by a strong Hull RUFC 2nd XV. Beverley fell behind but closed the gap to just three points mid-way through the second half. It wasn’t quite enough though, and the visitors retained their grip on the lead until the end. Skipper Rob Vaux said: “In the end which doesn’t reflect how well we played. It’ll be a good game when we face…
Beverley ARLC Beaten Despite Good Start
The Blue & Golds were beaten this weekend at the Beverley Leisure Centre by Reckitts. Beverley started well scoring two early tries, but Reckitts battled hard, coming from behind to clinch victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1064] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Town Exit Cup on Penalties
Beverley Town went into this East Riding Senior Cup competition full of confidence, and as the first half went on, their confidence paid off. Beverley took the lead when the ball went into the box and under pressure from the two defenders they managed to slot the ball into the lower corner of the net. Town should have gone two up before half time, when a clean pass went through…
Beverley Beaver Trail Anniversary Run or Walk – All Welcome
Runners and walkers are invited to join members of Beverley Athletic Club in a run or walk to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the opening of the Beverley Beaver Trail. The event starts at 10.00 on Sunday 21 November at Beverley Leisure Centre. All participants will be rewarded with a commemorative badge and are also invited to join club members for soup and a roll in the Leisure Centre afterwards. …
Beverley Remembrance Sunday Parade
The Memorial Gardens in Hengate, Beverley, was again overflowing for the Remembrance Service this Sunday, showing the strength of feeling that the people of Beverley have for our Armed Forces. Councillor David Elvidge told HU17.net “This was probably the best attended Remembrance Service and Parade I’ve ever been to. The addition of A Company 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment made it quite a spectacle and it’s always more meaningful to have…
Remembrance Sunday: By Andy Holey
Pictures from the Remembrance Sunday Parade and ceremony held at Hengate Gardens, Beverley, photographs by Andy Holey. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1065] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Rushton Wonder Strike Earns Town the Points
Beverley Town Reserves clocked up a home win beating Park Athletic at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Louis Stockman opened the scoring for Town with Glenn Rushton adding a second with a sublime free kick. Athletic pulled one back late on making for a nervous finish for the home side. Town Manager Phil Moses said: “We did well today though there is still room for improvement. As team we need to…
Wright Scores Twice as Whitestar Come From Behind to Draw
Beverley Whitestar came from behind to earn a draw against the Driffield Wildcats at the Beverley Leisure Centre. Whitestar took the lead through Immy Wright though Driffield scored twice to take the lead. With time running out Whitestar were in danger of losing their unbeaten record till Wright, with just 8 minutes remaining scored her second goal of the game. The win ensured Beverley Whitestar preserved their unbeaten record while…
Stamp Beaten By ‘The Unit’ In Brutal Heavy Weight Contest
Stamp who was 5 stone lighter than his opponent stuck it out for two rounds against a man with a very hard punch. Stamp said he was delighted to have survived the fight and was proud of his and the other fighters’ achievements at the charity event at the KC Stadium. He also paid tribute to his daughter who was ring side to watch him fight. Stamp was well supported…