In the last few years, Cheerleading has hit the UK with a bang. It is one of the fastest growing dance styles at the moment. It is all about pom routines, chants, cheers, stunts and jumps. It is a great way to keep fit and have fun. Cheerleading encourages positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles, discipline, and develops confidence. To be a successful cheerleader, you need to build strength and stamina and…
Cottingham Tigers Vs Beverley ARLC
Beverley ARLFC’s powerhouse pack laid the foundations for their superb come-from-behind 28-18 Ray Speckman Cup final victory over rivals Cottingham Tigers at Haworth Park on Saturday. In the build-up to the game, blue and golds’ coach Rich Shaw and captain Steve Davidson had talked about the need to muscle up in defence against a pacy Tigers’ side, certain that if they could contain their opponents’ powerful centres their big, bruising…
Barrel Walkington v Leven Members Club
A red hot day at the Queensgate football ground in Bridlington saw the final of the East Riding County Football League Junior Cup Final between Barrel Walkington v Leven Members Club. An early goal from Oli Burns put the Barrel Walkington in front which Leven soon cancelled out with an equaliser. The second half saw the Barrel go in front again with another finish from Oli Burns but again Leven…
Beverley Soccer Sixes: Week 4
A solid BarceHullona team put in what is arguably their best performance to date as they hit reigning chaps Waterside for 4. The return of Nicky Moy and Mike Dixon opened up new tactical opportunties for the Barca boys and they took full advantage with some crisp passing a quality finishing. Quality moment of the night came when Lee Marshall lived up to his nickname of Legsy, by falling over…
Beverley ARLC Lift Ray Speckman Cup
Beverley ARLFC produced a thrilling second-half fightback to win the Ray Speckman Memorial Cup at Haworth Park on Saturday. Trailing 18-6 at the break in energy-sapping heat, Beverley’s powerful pack gradually ground down Cottingham Tigers’ defence to earn a thoroughly-deserved 28-18 victory in front of a vocal travelling crowd. Second-half tries from Craig Hamlet, Matt Bielby and a superb brace from hooker Gavin Proctor, added to Liam Lane’s first-half try,…
Humber Keel’s Tribbyoake Night
Lissa Widdal stole the show at the Humber Keel’s Tribbyoake night. The talented singer wooed a packed audience at the Coltman Avenue pub, her final song, a pitch-perfect version of Alannah Myles’ Black Velvet, bringing the house down. The good-natured crowd were kept well entertained by the Tribbyoake band in between the excellent efforts of the local singers, and thanks to the friendly and efficient service of Rob and Lissa…
Music Food & Beer @ The Corner House
Hannah Thoresby and the ‘Team Beverley’ who plan on walking 100KM, held a night of food, drink and music raising money for Oxfam. Anyone wishing to sponsor Team Beverley should visit here or call Hannah on 01482 222230. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=669] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
B.E.L.S Vs Leggy Ladies
Pictures from the Beverley Leisure Centre where local side the B.E.L.S Rounders team hosted visitors Leggy Ladies. The B.E.L.S came out on top winning the game, the final score – B.E.L.S 23.5 and Leggy Ladies 6.5 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=668] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Longcroft School Vs Woldgate School
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College year eight cricket team narrowly failed in their bid for final glory this week. Taking on Pocklington school Woldgate School at the Norwood Recreation Ground, Longcroft batted first and posted a challenging 81-4 from their 20 overs. But it was not enough as Woldgate School chased down the total for the loss of only four wickets. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Workshop With Mark Bassey by Harriet Tinker
After winning a grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund, we were excited to welcome trombonist Mark Bassey to play with us and lead a workshop in Cottingham on Sunday 2nd May. The afternoon session took the form of a workshop focusing on jazz playing, and in particular, improvisation, which many of the players dread! But from the start it was obvious that the session would help players of all abilities…
Chesterman Tree Care
Chesterman Tree Care are a new Beverley business ready to deal with any domestic and commercial horticultural or arboricultural issue. Experienced in all areas of the business, from climbing and arboriculture to surveying and horticulture, Chesterman Tree Care are capable of handling any type of business, no matter how big or small. One of their main areas of expertise is dealing with the management of trees. They offer crown lifting,…
Climbing & Cycling @ Longcroft School
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College pupils made the most of the fine weather in Beverley to enjoy a special sports day today. Rather than just focusing on the more ‘traditional’ sports, year 10 pupils were encouraged to branch out and broaden their horizons. Taking place all morning, among other activities, pupils could try their hand at climbing courtesy of a climbing wall brought to the school for the day….
Beverley Planning Vs Cherry Burton CC
Beverley Planning and Cherry Burton enjoyed a good-natured friendly match at Hodgsons this week. This wasn’t to say the cricket wasn’t competitive – it certainly was – but played in a relaxed atmosphere at a nice venue, it was yet another example of local facilities being enjoyed by the teams in the increasingly pleasant summer weather. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
New Community Hospital Plans on show at Open Event
A special preview of detailed plans for the proposed new community hospital for the East Riding of Yorkshire will take place on 27 May 2010 at Temperton House, Beverley Westwood Hospital between 12 noon and 7 pm. Visitors will also be able to view a video ‘fly-through’ of the new building and meet the team behind the proposed new development. The reserved matters planning application is to be submitted to…
Meanwood Valley Trail Races 2010
Beverley Athletic Club Juniors put in a strong team to compete in the Meanwood Valley Trail Races in Leeds on Saturday 15 May. Organised by Valley Striders, this event is always very popular with prizes being awarded in different age categories. The overall winner of the 2 mile course for competitors aged between 11 and 16 was Ethan Dalton. Ethan was awarded first prize in the 13-14 age group with…
Panini Sticker Swaps ‘South Africa World Cup’
If you’re missing that elusive World Cup sticker, HU17.net might just be able to help. As the weather improves and thoughts drift to England’s hopes in South Africa, thousands of people – many of whom should know better, including HU17.net – have become hooked on Panini’s latest stickers and albums. Using the power of the net, we’re inviting people to swap their stickers through HU17.net (maybe helping us in the…
‘Team Beverley’ Promise Night of Fun in the Cornerhouse
A group of Beverley fundraisers are giving their sponsors great value for money at a specially-themed evening at the Cornerhouse tomorrow (Thursday) night. Hannah Thoresby and her ‘Team Beverley’ – Helen Bissett, Geoff Bissett and Laura Foley, and Hannah herself – are raising money for Oxfam by taking part in the daunting ‘100-mile-in-26-hours’ Trailtrekker Challenge next month. But instead of just asking people for sponsorship, the team have laid on…
Classic Car Show ‘Leave Your Car at Home and Enjoy the Event’
Beverley car fanatics will soon be going green with envy as the Classic Car Show returns to the town. On Wednesday 23 June, the whole of the town will be a giant car park with some of the finest, and occasionally outright bizarre, examples of classic automobiles in Britain on show. The evening event means there’ll be no parking in the town. From Sow Hill to Toll Gavel, owners will…