With only six weeks left to enter Swimathon 2010, Beverley Leisure Complex is still encouraging people in Beverley to enter their Swimathon sessions on Sunday, 25th April and join thousands of other swimmers who are already limbering up to take part in the world’s biggest fundraising swim for Marie Curie Cancer Care and The Swimathon Foundation. Beverley Leisure Complex is one of more than 500 pools across the UK taking…
Hull College Girls School of Excellence got to play each other as the proposed tournament which would have seen Liverpool and Sunderland’s girls’ football academy’s play in Beverley. Instead the players were mixed up and with friendly games being played, on show at Longcroft School were several girls who have had trials and some that had even played for England. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Mohicans started brightly with Harry Staniforth winning the ball and played Will Collingwood down the line who crossed for the forwards to run onto but none managed to connect and the ball was cleared. Louie Kelly was again controlling the defence, he layed a ball to Greg Whyley in space who threaded a pass through to Dan Naldrett. He held off a couple of challenges before finishing nicely. More chances…
Walk through Saturday Market on a typical Saturday night, and chances are you might feel a little blown away by the flurry of chilly-looking young drinkers charging from pub to pub. The idea might seem a little off putting, but as a young ‘Beverlorian’ myself, I can safely recommend that you take an hour or so out to test what they’re all so excited about. The truth is the nightlife…
Beverley Town Mohicans 6 v Cottingham Rangers 1 Drypool Under 12 Leage match This top of the table clash between two good footballing sides had been eagerly awaited. Mohicans were dealt a major blow before kick off when goalkeeper Charlie Brooks arrived with a badly swollen hand and consequently could not play. Greg Whyley stepped in and performed with much assurance giving his defence confidence. Louie Kelly in the heart…
Beverley Leisure Centre is running various fun activities for children aged five to 12 throughout the February school half-term (15 to 19 February). These sessions, which are pay and play ones, run daily 2pm – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday of half-term, and cost £3.40 per session. Tuesday Bouncy castle and dodgeball Wednesday Urban street dance class Thursday Bouncy castle, parachute games and Frisbee fun Friday Roller…
The year started with our annual New Years Day Fun Run in Beverley which attracted 198 runners for either the 3k for the young ones , the 6k for the more athletic and the more competitive 10k for the various athletic club runners. This fun run is not a race but just a chance to shake off the Christmas excesses and many of the runners raise funds from sponsorship for…
Potts of Flemingate as a small establishment provind a high level of service and accommodation to guests. The decor is both homely and contemporary, being ‘art inspired’ by the host and owner Andy, who exhibits a range of art work. Close to Beverley Minster, the town centre, new pudlic swiming pool (200 yards along Flemingate) and leisure facilities, Potts is ideally placed for access to Beverley and the wider attractions…
Humber Keel pool ace Lissa Richardson is on the verge of an international call-up. Lissa Richardson, landlady at the Coltman Avenue pub, The Humber Keel, beat the North East’s best pool players to move just one step away from an England spot. Playing for East Yorkshire, Lissa finished third in her region to reach the final England trials at Great Yarmouth in March. A major factor in Lissa’s rise is…
Beverley RUFC are keeping their fingers crossed that the threatened return of the arctic weather does not materialise this weekend. They are scheduled to travel to Sheffield to face Sheffield Tigers in the National League 3 North fixture and should the game go ahead it will be their first taste of competitive rugby for 6 weeks. Beverley RUFC are just 7 points behind the Tigers, and have a game in…
The Chairman of Beverley Male Voice Choir, Mr Hugh Walton, presented a cheque for to Mr Bob Smailes of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Service at a ceremony held in Toll Gavel Methodist Church in Beverley. The was raised from the proceeds of the annual joint concert of the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Blackpool Male Voice Choir held at Toll Gavel Methodist Church and also from carol singing in…
Beverley’s residents are being encouraged to keep their 2010 New Year’s resolutions to get fit and healthy by joining Swimathon 2010, the world’s biggest swim, on 25th April. The Beverley Leisure Complex pool is one of 100 top swimathon pools across the UK to host a gala event, with money raised earmarked to help terminally ill patients through donations to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Swimathon 2010 is open to everyone…
The Royal British Legion safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. They are one of the UK’s largest membership organisations and recognised as custodians of Remembrance. The Royal British Legion Beverley Branch meet each second Monday of each month at the Beverley Arms Hotel. Pictured – Beverley Branch of the The Royal British Legion – Back Row: Rod…
Beverley RUFC embark upon another long trip to Merseyside on Saturday when they take on Birkenhead Park to commence the second half of their National League 3 campaign. They ended the first half with a comprehensive victory at West Hartlepool last weekend by 39 pts to 5, to see them comfortably in 6th place in the table, having won 7, lost 5 and drawn 1 of their fixtures. Club Chairman…
West Hartlepool 5 Beverley RUFC 39 Beverley RUFC ended the first half of the league season in fine style with a comprehensive victory over bottom placed West Hartlepool. This fixture in the past has often proved to be something of a banana skin for Beverley RUFC. Not this time. They played some scintillating rugby and romped home to move up to sixth in the table. Some of their rugby here…
Beverley RUFC hope to build on their recent run of form when they visit bottom of the league West Hartlepool on Saturday for their National League 3 fixture. Despite leaving 1st team regulars James Mckay and Jade Gardiner on the bench last weekend, the Beavers overcame second placed Stockport to record their third consecurive win and stretch their unbeaten record to four matches. Coach Barrie Pearce said ,”Both James and…
Four members of Beverley Athletic Club were among six thousand runners at the Abbey Dash 10k road race in Leeds last Sunday. Competing against a field of top class runners, celebrities and fundraisers, all four Beverley runners had cause for celebration at the end of the race. Nicola Glover who has improved steadily during the year finished in 49.40, breaking 50 minutes for the first time and beating her previous…
The banner made by John Lock’s children for the John Lock Memorial Day The John Lock Memorial Day took place at the Beverley Leisure Centre playing fileds and Hodgsons pub in Beverley. Events began with the much awaited football contest a fitting tribute to John who played for each of the sides who were contesting the cup that bared his name. The sides lined up though there was not a…