Walkington’s Hayride is alive and well as organisers prepare for their annual garden party on Saturday. Traditionally one of three big events of the Walkington Hayride, now just the garden party remains. But such is the tradition of the event and with Walkington still enjoying a strong community spirit, it is hoped many people will enjoy the garden party while raising money for Dove House Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support and…
Ignore Criticism and Back Armed Forces Day
The chairman of Beverley’s Armed Forces Day committee has re-stated his and the town’s commitment to this great annual celebration following criticism from a local Green Party official. Councillor David Elvidge, the driving force by Armed Forces Day, was disappointed by comments in a local newspaper by Green Party treasurer Bill Rigby, who believes the event – attended by more than 10,000 people last year – is “harmful to society”….
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Local fundraisers for the mental health charity Mind are holding an arts and crafts exhibition at Toll Gavel Methodist Church on Saturday. Stalls will be selling hand-made and home-made jewellery, paintings, t-shirts, cards and other goods, with all profits going to the charity. There will also be refreshments, plus plenty of other arty and fun things to see, buy or do. Entry is free and the exhibition runs from 10am…
Saucony Castle Howard Trail Success for Beverley AC
Father and son, Mark and Ethan Dalton, of Beverley Athletic Club, had a successful day out at the Saucony Castle Howard trail races last Sunday. Ethan came fourth in the 6k event and was first in the under-16 age group. His dad finished in 13th place in the 10k event and was second in the 45 – 50 category. Organised by Welburn Community Primary School PTA, the trail…
Clash of the Codes
Beverley’s rugby union and league players are uniting to raise funds for injured centre Craig ‘Chev Walker’ Hancock. Hancock suffered an horrific broken leg in the dying minutes of Beverley ALFC superb Ray Speckman Cup victory against Cottingham Tigers last month. Now players from the Blue and Golds and Beverley RUFC – for whom Hancock also plays – will take part in a unique ‘hybrid’ seven-a-side touch tournament to help…
Subeam Talbot 90 Mk III Supreme Coupe
There’s nothing better than sitting back in your open-top car enjoying a fantastic summer evening. And there can be no better car to sit in than this beauty, owned by local man Peter Baker. HU17.net captured Peter in his magnificent 1954 Subeam Talbot 90 Mk III Supreme Coupe in North Bar Within recently. If you’ve got a stunning car you’d like to see on HU17.net, get in touch.
HU17.net 12 Months Old Today!
HU17.net celebrates its first birthday today – and we’re proud to have played our part in promoting our wonderful town in this thoroughly enjoyable first year. Our goal remains simple – to chronicle local life, to promote the local community and their activities and portray the town in the positive light it so richly deserves. The site is the brainchild – and obsession – of Molescroft resident Paul Smith, whose…
Cherry Burton Tennis Club Coaching
Dozens of children and adults are enjoying a fantastic opportunity to develop their tennis skills this summer at Cherry Burton Tennis Club. The village club has employed professional coaching company First Serve Tennis to provide a series of high-quality coaching courses for the community, which have already attracted 35 children and 16 adults. Cherry Burton Tennis Club chairperson Vicky Wicks said: “This not only gives the children an opportunity to…
Wine Tasting Evening in aid of Guide Dogs
A Wednesday Market shop is giving people the chance to drink wine for charity. Amanti, the furniture and gift shop, is hosting a wine tasting evening on Thursday 24 June to raise money for Guide Dogs. There will also be a raffle to raise funds and a couple of guide dogs will be present to say hello and to emphasise the value of supporting the charity. Amanti told HU17.net: “We’ve…
Family History Advice Sessions
Anyone interested in their family history could find the help they need to learn more as the archives and local studies service is hosting more Family History Society advice sessions on designated Saturdays throughout the year. During these sessions, in The Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley, volunteers from the East Yorkshire Family History Society are on hand to give members of the public free advice on family history matters. Sessions…
The Queens Head
Wednesday Market may be Beverley’s very own ‘Latin Quarter’ – but still not enough is being done to promote this increasingly attractive area of town according to two local business people.
A Wonderful Community Celebration
Residents from Beverley and beyond are invited to a day of activities to celebrate the launch of the Beverley Town Trail, on Sunday 11 July, starting at 11a.m., in Wednesday Market. The event will include performances by school pupils from Beverley and Market Weighton, Mystery Plays, Falchion Medieval Village, the Longcroft Gospel Choir, dancing and street and stage performers. Volunteers from the East Riding V-informed Team will lead craft and…
Farm Opens Doors to Beverley Public
Molescroft Grange Farm threw open its doors to the public on Sunday to provide an insight into local farming and its role in maintaining the environment. As part of Farm Sunday – a nationwide series of open days – visitors to Molescroft Grange Farm, including families and groups such as the 1st Molescroft Beavers, learned just what modern farming is about. Alongside walks organised by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, farm…
Beverley Town CC 4th XI Vs Eastrington
Pictures from Beverley Town CC 4th XI at home to Eastrington in Division One of the EYCA First Division. Beverley racked up 204-7, but were unable to bowl the visitors out as they hung on to reach 134-8. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=714] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Beverley Town CC 2nd XI Vs Carlton Towers
Tim Smith cracked only his second ever century for Beverley Town as he led the seconds to an impressive nine wicket defeat of Carlton Towers at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. Smith hit a superb, unbeaten 105 to help Beverley Town 2nd XI chase down the visitors’ 173 and keep his side firmly in the hunt in Division Two of the York and District Senior Cricket League. The bowlers…
England Vs USA @ The Kings Head
Pictures from the The Kings Head in Beverley where football fans enjoy the England Vs USA in the beer garden complete with BBQ. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=712] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
England Vs USA @ The Beaver
The Beaver was packed out as England opened their World Cup 2010 campaign with a draw against the USA in South Africa. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=711] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
England Vs USA @ The Push
England fans enjoy the World Cup 2010 clash with the USA at The Push pub in Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=710] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size