Last month saw some 170 pupils from 27 primary schools come together at Longcroft School in Beverley for the final of this year’s East Riding Schools Orienteering Championships . The event was the culmination of a joint project between the two School Sport Partnerships that cover all the East Riding schools and the local orienteering club HALO (Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers). Over 700 pupils from 57 schools, many of whom…
Deluge in Driffield – 100 Years On
It is nearly three years since major flooding devastated parts of the East Riding and Hull. For those who were affected, it will never be forgotten. One of the towns which appeared to be relatively unaffected was Driffield, but history shows that the ‘Capital of the Wolds’ has not always been so lucky. One hundred years ago this month, the town of Driffield suffered the effects of a devastating torrent…
Does Your Team Need Focus and Confidence?
Beverley based hypnotist, Sheila Granger would like to offer her services to local sports teams to help with performance. Sheila’s group hypnosis sessions offer psychological training for sports to provide focus and motivation – ideally the team should be aged 12 and over. Sheila says ‘Hypnotherapy is suitable for everyone. There is absolutely nothing to lose. It is completely natural, non-magical and safe and the benefits will be evident in…
Borussia Teeth Open New Soccer Sixes Season With a Win
The first match of the evening saw new boys MW Sunday face last years most inconsistent team, Deportivo Lacatalent. MW were keen to mark a strong start to the season and showed signs of some good play. Deportivo continued in the form of last season, playing some fine stuff at times whilst smashing balls to the front man and gaining nothing at others. The boys need to learn that they…
Hodgsons 90 Minutes Away From Title
After this recent win, Hodgsons FC now need a final game victory over North Cave Reserves to clinch the County Premier League title. The trip to Reckitts was never going to be easy against a side who can play neat football and boast a number of experienced players. Hodgsons started the game in great fashion, Paul Silvester hitting the bar. The long throw-in’s were also causing problems for the home…
Beverley Town 3rd XI Vs Airmyn CC
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s fourth were beaten by visitors Airmyn Cricket Club at the Norwood Recreation Ground.Beverley Cricket Club managed just 114. Airmyn needed just 27 overs to chase down the target winning the match by 5 wickets. Beverley 114-9 40 overs – Airmyn 116-5 27 overs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=624] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Wawne CC Vs North Ferriby CC – 2nd XI
Cricket action from the Beverley Leisure Centre featuring North Ferriby CC – 2nd XI and Wawne CC. Wawe CC have recently relocated to Beverley and were quite happy to be based out of Hodgsons! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=623] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Motorcycle Action Group Freedom Run Pictures
The Freedom Run by the East Yorkshire Motorcycle Action Group grouped up in Beverley at Riverside Café. Around 1000 bikers took part in a ride which ended with hustings on the Humber Bridge. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=622] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Hedon Rangers Reserves Vs Barrel Walkington
Walkington made it through to the County League Junior Cup final beating Hedon Rangers Reserves 3 – 1. Skipper Daniel Moore got the third with free kick to kill of any hopes Hedon had of leveling the match. Walkington will face Leven MC in the final to be held in Bridlington on May 22nd. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…
May Day Morning @ The Black Mill
Pictures of the Green Ginger Morris Dancers and crowds that were gathered at 5 am on the Beverley Westwood to welcome in summer. Everyone was soon invited to dance and sing when the sun finally popped up from behind the clouds. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=619] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Beverley Rugby Club Superheroes
Beverley Rugby Club set off on their end of season tour to Newcastle this morning. Players from each of the three senior sides were dressed up as Beverley Superheroes of all shapes and sizes. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=618] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Angels Hair Studio
Angels Hair Studio can be found on Highgate in Beverley and provide a full range of hair cutting and styling services for both men and women. Angels Hair Studio – 31 Highgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, Hu17 ODN – 01482 880880 Angels Hair Studio – 31 Highgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, Hu17 ODN – 01482 880880 [nggallery id=617] Angels Hair Studio – 31 Highgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, Hu17 ODN – 01482 880880…
Beverley Lions Grant Aids Colts Development
Beverley’s newest senior football side is aiming to turn a welcome grant from the Beverley Lions into a real community booster. The Humber Colts, founded just last July, stand on the verge of a remarkable first-season promotion from Division 5 Wyke of the Hull Men’s Sunday League, standing four points clear at the top of the table with two games to go. And they hope a generous £360 grant from…
Town Council Award Grant to the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal
The Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal has been awarded £2500 from Beverley Town Council from the Large Grants Fund. Prue Blake from the Christmas Lights Committee says: “We would like to thank the Beverley Town Council for this award, it is much needed because this year we have extra expenses for Health & Safety. The security of the tree brackets need testing, the electrical boxes need repairing and in some cases…
A Sense of Photography Competition
Groups are being asked to arrange photography contests to feed into an East Riding-wide competition Local groups are being asked to hold year-long contests for creative and interesting photographs from October 2010. The local contest winners will be submitted to the wider competition – organised by the East Riding Cultural Partnership. Standout images will be chosen for a formal exhibition at the Beverley Art Gallery in 2012. Photographs could include…
Leven MC Vs Wanne Ferry Reserves
Football pictures from semi final of the County League Junior Cup between Leven MC and Wanne Ferry Reserves. Leven scored the only goal of the game to book their place in the final against the Walkington Barrel. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=620] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Beverley People: Paddy Sweeney
Yesterday evening what I set out to cover never materialised though I did meet a local man called Paddy Sweeney on Toll Gavel. Paddy is a retired vet and has great dog called Charlie. He has been in Beverley for a around 3 years now and said his dog gets a lot of attention. He asked if I would put the pictures on the web site for him.
Minster Cake Shop
Minster Cake Shop and decorating supplies have the widest range of cake decorating supplies i.e. tools, icing, marzipan,cutters, sugar flower sprays, ribbons, boards, boxes. Minster Cake Shop cake stands and tins to hire,they also do photo printing in fact everything you need for cake decorating, they also take orders for all types of celebration cakes. Minster Cake Shop – 36, Highgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire – HU17 ODN – 01482 679656…