Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of the council, has today announced that the council aims to freeze council tax next year, so that people will, in 2011/12, pay no increase in the part of their bill which funds East Riding of Yorkshire Council services. Only unforeseen events, such as major flooding and other extreme weather conditions, or particularly extreme cuts in Government funding, could hinder these plans. Councillor Parnaby said:…
Fail to Stop RTC – Molescroft Road, Beverley
Police are searching for witnesses after a 13-year-old schoolboy was injured in a road-traffic accident in Beverley. The boy was in a collision with a blue-coloured Chrysler – partial registration believed to be A9 BGC – on the pelican crossing on Molescroft Road at 3.55pm on Thursday 6 May. The driver failed to stop. The victim, who was on his way home from school, was eventually moved to Hull Royal…
Football Sessions For Women
Budding women footballers are being given the chance to hone their skills in Beverley. Beverley Leisure Centre is holding a weekly informal woman’s football session at the gym for anyone over 18, regardless of ability. The aim of the session is to develop skills and fitness, but it is also a chance to meet like-minded people. Held every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm in the sports hall, each session costs…
Reloaded Rock the Historic Sun Inn
Music fans rocked the Sun Inn when Beverley band Reloaded made their latest appearance in the town. The ever-popular local rock band always draw the crowds, and this was no exception as fans of all ages danced the night away and enjoyed their take on a host of rock classics. Reloaded are regulars at the Sun Inn, which hosts live music and attracts a mixed and lively crowd every Saturday…
Beverley Town CC 3rd XI Vs Driffield IV
Superb innings from Ben Fish and Tim Fordon, and a fine performance with the ball from Paul Fleming, helped Beverley Town CC 3rd XI to their first victory of the season. They racked up an impressive 184-5 at home to Driffield 4ths, Fish hitting an impressive 63 and Fordon an unbeaten 58. When Driffield batted there was no doubt who the star performer for Beverley was. Fleming, with help from…
Beverley Town CC 2XI Vs Harrogate 2XI
Faisal Abid almost led Beverley Town CC 2nd XI to a memorable victory at home to Harrogate 2nds. Abid hammered an impressive, unbeaten 130 as Beverley almost chased down Harrogate’s imposing target of 250 at the Norwood Recreation Ground, finishing on 226-9 and securing a losing draw. Despite conditions certainly favouring the bat, John Lewis put in some hard yards with the ball and finished with three hard-earned wickets despite…
Walkington CC Vs South Cave
Walkington Cricket suffered their first defeat despite setting visitors a target of 196 to chase. South Cave passed the require score loosing just three wickets and in just 32 over’s. Craig Ford fell just short off his half century when a moment of madness saw him caught out on 40. Pip Pearson misjudged a run sending his leaving his partner scrambling to make it to the crease only to end…
Chelsea Fans in Beverley on Cup Final Day
The FA Cup Final was played at Wembley Stadium this afternoon between Chelsea and Portsmouth. For anyone who does not know Chelsea won the match 1 – 0 so could not resist stopping and snapping two very jubilant and upbeat Chelsea fans, in Beverley!
Beverley Wednesday Market Vibrant in the Sunshine
Visitors to Beverley’s Wednesday Market enjoyed the continental life on a beautiful Saturday in the town. As the temperatures soared and summer finally reared its head, shoppers made the most of the conditions and took time out to relax. The chairs and tables outside the Queen’s Head, Fusion and Range were packed with people enjoying a beer, glass of wine or just a cup of coffee as they happily watched…
Beverley Tennis Action From Norwood
Tennis action from the Norwood Recreation Ground, featuring players from clubs 3rd team. It was the first game back for many of the players and a lack of practice and match fitness was to blame for the defeat. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=653] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Beverley Town Bowls Club Vs St Catherine’s
Beverley Town Bowls Club were in action playing in the Humberside Evening Triples League at the Norwood Recreation Ground, Beverley Town rode their luck though came out on top winning each of the matches on the three played. Rink 1 – Result 22-11 Score does not reflect the game as luck was on Beverley’s side but as the opposing skipper fired on most ends Beverley’s luck held out and they…
Antiques Roadshow Pictures
Pictures from inside and outside the Beverley Minster, there was over 2000 people waited patiently to see an expert. Beverley Minster played host to top BBC TV programme he Antiques Roadshow. Although the doors closed at 4pm filming will continue right through till 7pm this evening. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=651] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Molescroft Parish Council Jubilee Award for 2010
The Molescroft Parish Council Jubilee Award for 2010 was presented to Harry Oglesby and Bridget Reason at the Annual Parish Meeting in Molescroft Pavilion. The award is presented annually to recognise those who have made a major contribution to the community of Molescroft. Harry and Bridget have both been involved in the scouting movement for many years and run the 1st Beverley Scout Troop which has included a lot of…
Fiona Bruce & Aled Jones Filming in Beverley
BBC stars Fiona Bruce and Aled Jones were today putting the finishing touches to their Beverley Minster ‘experience’. Doors open tomorrow at 9am for members of the public to bring their antiques and family heirlooms to the Minster for Antiques Roadshow experts to evaluate. Antiques Roadshow host Fiona had to dodge the clouds to film in the Minster courtyard ahead of tomorrow’s event, while Aled put the finishing touches to…
Beverley Soccer Sixes: Week 2
Only two games this week in the premiership as Shanghi have withdrawn from the league (they have been replaced by a new team who start on Wed 19 May). The first game saw last season top two go head to head. The usual tight match ensued, and once again it was a jinking touch and sweet finish from Danny Moore which saw Waterside take the points over Weighton. PSV Hangover…
Beverley CC Face Daunting York Cup Clash
Beverley Town Cricket Club face one of their toughest-ever fixtures in the first round of the ECB National Club Championship on Sunday at York CC. They face a trip to the reigning Yorkshire ECB Premier League champions’ Clifton Park ground as they embark, along with 255 other clubs, on the road to a Lord’s final. It’s a tale of contrasting fortunes at the moment for teams competing in two of…
Martin & Co Beverley
Established in 1986 and launched as a franchise in 1995 it hasn’t taken Martin & Co long to become one of the UK’s leading residential lettings and property management businesses. Whether helping landlords’ businesses to let their properties or finding homes for tenants to rent, Martin & Co will always pay attention to the client’s specific needs. The Beverley & East Riding office in Dyer Lane was set up in…
Beverley Jobs: Tax Assistant, CBA Partnership
The cba Partnership – Chartered Accountants, Tax Specialists and Independent Financial Adviser Tax Assistant: part-time 20-30 hours per week. A busy firm of Chartered Accountants is looking for an individual with a minimum 2 years experience in all aspects of personal tax. We would like to hear from you if you are conscientious, able to use own initiative, have a flexible approach to work and able to cope in a…