The Inter Beaver held their end of season awards at the Beaver Pub. Players awarded on the night included Stew Scott, the player given the golden boot as the clubs top scorer with 23 goals in the season. Awards were also given to: Managers Player of the Season: Mike Dixon Players Player of the Season: Chris Wilson Clubman of the Year: Craig Marshall ‘Dummy out of the pram’ award: Stew…
The Humber Colts got their pre-season off to a winning start beating the Humberside Police. The Police fielded a strong team that saw Hodgsons FC players Adam Foster, playing for the police and Steve Grantham, playing for the Colts, face one another. In a good quality match the Humberside Police took the lead midway through the second half with strike that went through the legs of the Colts keeper. A…
The Eager Beaver were beaten on the road by Cherry Burton as they continued their build up to the new season. This was never going to be an easy fixture though the Eager Beaver did well in the early stages of the game and looked like they may nick a draw. Cherry had a strong team and their experience was enough to see them through as they winning the game…
Beverley Town faced Scarborough in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Town went behind early though on the stroke of half time leveled things up with a goal from Micheal O’connell. In the second half it was one way traffic as Beverley smashed in a further four goals ending the match 5 – 1 winners. Skipper Jonny Ricardo who also scored scored said: “We played a lot better after the break…
Hodgsons FC finally got their hands on the league trophy as the club held their presentation evening at Hodgsons Pub, Beverley. The Tanners are the first team Beverley to have their name put on the East Riding County Premier League Trophy, a cup that has been won by Hull City in the past. Chairman Lee Hastings took the opportunity to pay tribute to the players including those who could not…
The Eager Beaver played Bransholme in a Pre-Season friendly at Longcroft School this weekend. Despite leading with just 20 minutes to go, the Eager Beaver lost the game 4 – 2, the turning point being a penalty awarded to Bransholme. They converted the spot kick and added a further two goals late on to seal the victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Mill Lane United played Beverley Whitestar in a pre-season friendly yesterday and Longcroft School. The match was drawn 0 – 0 though United created enough chances to win they were unable to score. After the game coaching staff for United said; “We have lost some key players this season to clubs who play at high a level. We need to find a two or three new players and are in…
Beverley Town Mohicans midfielder Alex Scott’s move to Hull City will be a massive loss for the club – but a huge gain for the Tigers. The local youngster has been handed a two-year contract with City after impressing at one of the club’s summer camps. The creative midfielder – an Everton fan who has been inspired by the punchy skills of Toffees’ ace Tim Cahill – has made the…
Beverley footballer Louis Bruce has his sights set on an England call-up. Louis, 16, from Lincoln Way, is heading to Derby next week to take part in trials for the England under-18s football team. He currently captains the Humberside Schools side and was nominated for the trials by his coach Cosi Basile. Louis hopes he can seize his big chance and lay down a marker for his future. He said:…
MW Sunday recorded their first win since the reverse fixture of this game back in week 2. Nick Carlingot back in the scoring grove with both goals as MW saw off Angel 2-0. MW now have the chance to put daylight between themselves and next weeks opponents NVA. Angel face second place AJ’s, but will need all 3 points to move off the bottom of the table. AJ’s v Depo…
Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a summer of free activities for children aged eight to 19 years old, with a variety of sports sessions available. Ultimate Frisbee will take place every Thursday, from 29 July until 2 September, from 1pm to 3pm, for eight to 16 year olds, on the field. The game is a non-contact invasion sport based on American football and netball but using a Frisbee. Football sessions…
Around 300 people were treated to a wonderful concert on the afternoon of Sunday 11th July in the grounds of Wassand Hall near Hornsea, by the East Riding Senior and Intermediate Wind Bands, the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra and the East Riding Percussion Ensemble. All performed to their usual high standard, with the Jazz Orchestra and the Percussion in particular putting on an excellent display. The Intermediate Wind Band…
Four Australian tourists were given the VIP treatment in Beverley today as part of their visit to their ‘twin’ town. Bruce and Chris Mann and Lorna and Rich Barrett-Leonard are on a month-long tour of the UK. And being from the small farming community of Beverley in Western Australia, they just had to stop off in the town as part of their tour. They were introduced to the Mayor of…
NEW AGE KURLING AT BEVERLEY LEISURE COMPLEX Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a free new age kurling taster session on Monday, 12 July. New age kurling is a form of the original game, but adapted to be played in a sports hall rather than on ice. The game can be played both able bodied and disabled participants and the sessions are available for all ages and abilities. The free taster…
Beverley Town FC held their annual 5-a-side and it was local side that won the cup. Althletico under the guidance of Gavin Northern who beat St Georges on penalties were crowned champions at Beaver Park on Sunday. Beverley RUFC put in a team who beat last season’s champions 8 Star 1 – 0 causing the biggest shock on the day! 8 Star, a side which feature a string of top…
Local Charity competition ‘who wants to be an entrepreneur’ is well under way with its first task themed ‘The World Cup’. On Saturday 29 May it held a market stall at Beverley Market, selling car flags, car magnets, England face paints and face painting for the kids, and adults! The stall was a success, despite the rain, raising funds for the Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber charity. The team who…
Tim Galbraith has a simple philosophy: Never turn down a bet, no matter how small. It’s a tenet passed down from his father, and it’s what helps make his bookmaking business the popular but intimate venture it is at Beverley Races. Tim, 45, of Cherry Tree Lane, runs a well-known bookies at the Westwood along with his business partner Dave Money, following in the footsteps of his father Vic, who…
This week, as part of the “Who wants to be an £ntrepeneur?” scheme for Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber – ‘The Associates’ start their “Golden Goal Challenge” tour of Hull in search of a champion “Golden Goal” kicker. Any individual or team who fancies their chances in a timed penalty shoot out is welcome to try winning the “Golden Goal” Challenge trophy. The Golden Goals Challenge has been devised by…