Following the success of the women’s informal Return to Rounders sessions, in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s sport and play development service is pleased to announce it will be starting a new indoor session. From Monday, 1 November, sessions will be held in the sports hall at Beverley Grammar School, between 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All women over 18 years of age are welcome to come along, whether they are…
Exhibition: ‘More than a Minster’
A new exhibition will open on Friday, 22 October, at the Beverley Community Museum in the Beverley Guildhall. This latest in the series of local history exhibitions in the Guildhall is entitled “More than a Minster” and looks at the full range of churches, chapels and meeting houses in Beverley, past and present. Fiona Jenkinson, curator, said: “Obviously Beverley Minster is the main church that most people will think of,…
Beverley Wellbeing Open Evening
Beverley Wellbeing is a company owned and run by Duncan O’Connor that delivers Sports Therapy, particularly focusing on sports injuries, personal training, elite level strength and conditioning, and performance nutritional advice. This week Duncan was joined by friends and customers at his new facility on Barston Road, Beverley. Those who attended included Scott Taylor and Scott Wheeldon from Hull Kingston Rovers and England International Kirk Yeman who plays his club…
Archibald Likely to Return for Trip to Bradford
Beverley RUFC make the relatively short journey to Bradford on Saturday where they take on Bradford & Bingley in the National League 3 North fixture. They will need to improve on their showing of last week when they came second best to a physical Rossendale side which bullied them from start to finish. Beverley could not obtain any satisfactory set piece ball and the 24-36 scoreline rather flattered them. It…
De Lacy Move to Stunning New Salon
At a time when the country is focused on cut backs, a local businesswoman Kerris Lacy is expanding. Kerris, who runs the successful De Lacy Beauty Salon in Beverley, has moved to her dream premises. Kerris has over 12 years’ experience. She started out with a rented room before moving into her own salon. It was not long before she outgrew her first premises and she has now made the…
Looking for Love in Beverley
Teenagers who want to make a positive difference to the town of Beverley are being invited to join a new organisation. Love Beverley aims to serve the local community through acts of kindness and help young people show the many good aspects of the vast majority of youth in the town. Led by Beverley Minster Youth Minister Lee Kirkby the Love Beverley team is aiming to be a real help…
Graham Stuart MP Calls for Charities and Voluntary Groups to Help Cut Red Tape
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, is calling on all charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to help in the fight against excessive red tape. His call comes as the Government launches a joint Cabinet Office and Department of Business, Innovation and Skills task force to look at ways of making life easier for groups working in the voluntary and social sector. Graham said: “I have, with the help of…
Know the Risks and Help Reduce Sudden Infant Deaths
The local Safeguarding Children Boards of Hull and East Riding have joined forces with local campaigner Louise Barrett to highlight the risks associated with co-sleeping this winter. Infant deaths associated with co-sleeping appear to rise across the UK over the winter months*, and Child Death Overview Panels in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire want to emphasise the key risks to parents to help reduce infant deaths where co-sleeping…
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill is all about sharing food, drink and conversation in a good environment. With plenty of room it makes an ideal location for couples, families and large groups who wish to enjoy fine wines, champagne or cocktails in a quality environment. The food served includes steaks, salads, pastas, skewers and risotto. A key benefit is the outdoor seating which is under cover and heated, bringing a…
Body Art With Pete McNally
Local Artist Pete Mac held an open day where he demonstrated how spray paint can be used to create painless works of art on people’s bodies. The event held was held at Just Gentleman Barbers in Beverley where he has a studio. On the day he painted a number of bodies including Charlie Hudson who had a set of abdominals painted to his chest. Pete said; “The paints we use…
New Resident at Beverley Racecourse
Beverley Racecourse has a new resident, a Larkin Toad. The toad was purchased by the racecourse at a recent auction where the toads that formed the Larkin Toad Trail were sold off for charity. Charlotte Brader, Business Development & Marketing Executive at Beverley said; “He is lovely, we have big plans for the toad and we are sure visitors to the course will appreciate him being there.” Neat Toad was…
New Beverley AC Runner Nicholas Riggs Performs Well in Bridlington
With the Bridlington half-marathon a designated handicap race for Beverley Athletic Club, members turned out in force for the race last Sunday. The event also incorporated the Yorkshire Veterans’ Championships and attracted a field of more than 700 runners so the competition was strong. There were some notable achievements amongst Beverley Athletic Club runners – several personal bests, a few prizes and lots of handicap points. The first Beverley athlete…
Fire-Fighter Awarded For Beverley-Lemgo Twinning Efforts
Beverley fire-fighter Shamus Harrison has proudly received two awards for his work within the Fire Service for the Beverley-Lemgo Twinning Association, including his work as Honorary Secretary. Earlier this year during the Fire Brigade Open Day, Shamus was presented with the “Medaille Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit” (Medal for International Co-operation) from the German Fire Service in Lemgo. The medal was issued by the President for the Fire Service in Berlin (Hans…
Lily, Christine & Alex Hold a Joint Birthday @ The Memorial Hall
Lily Clarkson, Christie Basile and Alex Davy held a joint birthday party at the Beverley Memorial Hall this week. The party was arranged by the mothers of girls who like the youngsters have been friends for life. Jackie Clarkson said; “We have all known each other for years. All the girls went to Beverley High School together; Alex is still there in the sixth form while Lily and Christine live…
Third For Pearson in Abingdon Marathon
Five members of Beverley Athletic Club travelled down to Oxfordshire at the weekend to take part in the Abingdon Marathon. It was a very successful trip for the club as James Pearson finished in third place and Steve Peacock and Ian Husband both finished in the top ten in their respective age categories. Conditions were perfect for running and the fast flat course attracted a field of more than 700…
Beverley RUFC Seconds Win Again
Beverley 2nds travelled across the Humber on Saturday to face Cleethorpes 1st team after original opponents Marist called off on Thursday. Playing with a slight breeze behind them Beverley started slowly and never really got out of 2nd gear all match in what proved to be their toughest encounter for several weeks. Cleethorpes registered the first points of the match from a penalty as Beverley failed to adapt to some…
Late Strike From Richardson Completes Beverley Come Back
Beverley Whitestar Ladies came from behind to beat Hunmanby 3 – 2 this Sunday in the cup. Beverley who have been finding life easy in the league had to dig deep to grind out a result. The winner came from super sub Ellie Richardson who scored late on when the game seemed to be heading for extra time. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…
Home Win For Colts Keeps Them Top
The Humber Colts opened a 3 point lead at the top of the table with a 5 – 2 home win against Northern Wanderers. The game was a one way affair with the Colts dominating from start to finish. In the absence of an official referee, Colts chairman Rob Hunter took control of the match. To the frustration of the Wanderers side Hunter turned down not one but two clear…