Beverley army cadet Alex Lenton is putting the final touches to his preparations for a once-in-a-lifetime trek through one of the world’s most remote and exotic mountain regions. Alex, 17, of Cottage Farm, Routh, saw off stiff competition from hundreds of cadets from the Yorkshire and Humber region to earn a place on the 25-man Army Cadet Force’s expedition to the Himalayas. As part of the rigorous and extensive selection…
Beverley Town CC National KO
Beverley Town CC 1st XI showed grit, determination and talent to push York CC all the way in their ECB National Club Championship first round clash. It was always going to be a tough fixture for Beverley to win, especially at the Clifton Park ground of the reigning Yorkshire Premier League champions. But a superb all-round effort saw them push York all the way, eventually falling 27 runs short of…
AFC Tickton Vs Driffield U9’s
Football action from Tickton where the under 9’s ended their campaign winning the first of two games. Captain, William Watson scored hatrict for the home side winning the match 3 – 0 ensuring the team ended on a high. William Watson scores the second of his three goals in a memorable game against Driffield. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…
MKM Heart Challenge Raises over £9,000 for the British Heart Foundation
Hull firm, MKM, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of building materials, has celebrated the success of its recent Heart Challenge by presenting the British Heart foundation with a cheque for £9302.25 on Tuesday 11th May. The challenge, which saw teams from 36 MKM branches around the UK lose a collective total of nearly one tonne in weight and 561 inches around the waist, took place between January and February…
Molescroft Rangers 1st V Molescroft Rangers 2nds
Action from Longcroft School and the end of season friendly between Molescroft Rangers first and second sides. It was the Molescroft Rangers first team who won beating the second string 2 – 1 with goals from Nicolson and Nelson for the first and Davies for the seconds. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=659] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Beverley Barge Preservation Society Festival 2010
Beckside is set to come alive when Beverley Barge Preservation Society hold their annual festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May. Beverley Beck will be packed with barges from all over the country as narrowboat addicts congregate to enjoy the friendly and fun atmosphere. The entertainment will include performances from dance troops, bands and sea shanty singers, while there will also be stalls selling ice cream and refreshments, tombola…
Golfers Wanted for Beverley Lions Annual Golf Day
Beverley Lions continue their fundraising activities when they hold their annual golf day at Driffield Golf Club. Already 34 teams have signed up for the event, which starts at 9.30am on Friday 28 May and is one of the highlights of the Beverley Lions’ fundraising year. Following the day’s golf, prizes and a raffle will be held before the two highlights of the day take place. A painting of St…
Beverley Town CC Draw at Dunnington
Beverley Town CC 1st XI gained their second draw of the season at Dunnington on Saturday. The York side, thanks in the main to an unbeaten 90 from J Bolam, reached 210-9 from their overs. Pick of the Beverley bowling was Alex Morrell, who picked up 4-36. With such a big total to chase it was always going to be tough for Beverley, but they stuck to their task well….
North Star Opera @ Toll Gavel Methodist Church
Beverley’s music lovers are in for a unique treat when one of the country’s most innovative opera groups makes its first visit to the town. North Star Opera will perform highlights from the famous opera Carmen and well-known music Les Miserables at Toll Gavel Methodist Church on Sunday 13 June from 2pm. The group was formed more than 10 years ago by artistic director Michael Boe and boasts a number…
Beverley Festival’s Proclaimers Tickets
Tickets for the Beverley Festival’s headline act The Proclaimers, on Sunday 20th June, are now almost sold out and festival organisers urge those interested in purchasing tickets to contact the festival office as soon as possible or go online to the festival website for further details. Tickets for their other headline events are also available, including Scottish singer Eddi Reader, with support Henry Priestman (Friday 18th), The Demon Barber Roadshow…
East Riding Aims to Freeze Council Tax
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!