Sledging on the Beverley Westwood

December 4, 2010

Sledging pictures from the Beverley Westwood taken this Friday. With schools in Beverley once again closed kids were out in force with heir families making the most of the snow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes

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Winter Weather Update for the Morning of Friday 3 December

December 3, 2010

Pictures from the Beverley Westwood taken this morning and an update from East Riding of Yorkshire Council with regard to snow and winter weather. Overnight we had another dumping of snow in a line from Withernsea south of the A1079 westwards. More than a foot of new snow has fallen onto already snow packed roads and with temperatures down to -11’C in rural parts. Eleswhere temperatures are generally -6’C. We…

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Snowmen & Your Snow Creations

December 1, 2010

We have received some pictures from people who have made a something out of the snow, if any more are received we will add them to this page. Send pictures of your snow creations to – paul@hu17.net Snow Animals – by Ruth Hargreaves and Phil & Kay Quinby

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Wednesday Sledgers on the Beverley Westwood

December 1, 2010

With the snow forcing schools to close and people to stay away from work, some took the opportunity to have fun by sledging at the Beverley Westwood. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Wednesday: More Snow in Beverley

December 1, 2010

Lots of snow pictures from around the streets and the centre of Beverley. Snowy pictures of Beverley Minster, St Marys Church, North Bar and the shopping areas. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Sledging on the Beverley Westwood

November 30, 2010

The Beverley Westwood was once again busy as people took advantage of the snowy weather to have some sledging fun. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Let it Snow: Snowy & Sledging Pictures

November 28, 2010

The Beverley Westwood was the place to head as the snow arrived in Beverley this weekend. With the sporting fixtures canceled up and down country winter sports took over from field sport with plenty of people in Beverley going sledging on the Westwood. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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Beverley Lions Bonfire Night 2010: Fireworks & People

November 6, 2010

Thousands turned up for the annual Beverley Lions Bonfire and Fireworks Display on the Westwood. The bonfire was lit at 7.15 by Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot and Beverley Lions Chairman Paul James.  The crowd were then treated to a fantastic firework show that was described by Lion Bill Rice as the “best ever”. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…

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A Birds Eye View of Ladies Day

August 12, 2010

Beverley Racecourse played host to East Yorkshire’s social event of the season, and HU17.net were all over it! Having photographed many of the beautifully-dressed racegoers on their way into Beverley racecourse,  HU17.net chartered a light aircraft  to get a very different view of the day 1, 500ft above Beverley.

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Ladies Day Around the Town

August 11, 2010

Ladies in their thousands descended on Beverley Racecourse today to enjoy Ladies Day at the races today. The streets of Beverley were awash with colour as many enjoyed a drink in the pubs and bars throughout the town, and limos of all shapes and sizes were on show to ferry the ladies, dressed in their finest, to the races. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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Night Photos on the Beverley Westwood

June 27, 2010

These pictures were taken around midnight at the Beverley Westwood. With the clear skies the moon provided some good light for photos. Above: Blackmill, Beverley Westwood – just after midnight 00.10 Above: Blackmill, Beverley Westwood – just after midnight 00.25 Above: Golf Course, Beverley Westwood – just after midnight 00.40 Above: Golf Course, Beverley Westwood – just after midnight 00.50 Above: Bench, Beverley Westwood –  23.50 Above: Trees, Beverley Westwood…

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Beverley Bustles Ahead of Date With Destiny

June 23, 2010

England’s date with destiny drew the crowds into Beverley today. The town centre was packed early doors today, with most people seemingly keen to get their shopping done before England’s clash with Slovenia. No doubt, however, the beautiful weather which painted Beverley in its finest light played its part too. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…

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An Afternoon @ Beverley Racecourse

June 23, 2010

Beverley Racecourse enjoyed a good days racing and for the second meeting in a row got lucky with the weather. The course located on the Beverley Westwood provided a great afternoons entertainment in the glorious summer sunshine. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Punters Enjoy an Evening @ Beverley Racecourse

June 18, 2010

At last the the summer feel-good factor made its way to Beverley Racecourse last night. Thousands of racegoers turned up for a memorable evening on the Westwood at the ‘Lucky in Love’ themed night. With clear blue skies, bright sunshine and exciting racing setting the tone, punters enjoyed a superb night of entertainment with music provided by a steel band. Beverley Gorbutt from Swanland (right) was awarded a prize for…

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Subeam Talbot 90 Mk III Supreme Coupe

June 15, 2010

There’s nothing better than sitting back in your open-top car enjoying a fantastic summer evening. And there can be no better car to sit in than this beauty, owned by local man Peter Baker. HU17.net captured Peter in his magnificent 1954 Subeam Talbot 90 Mk III Supreme Coupe in North Bar Within recently. If you’ve got a stunning car you’d like to see on HU17.net, get in touch.

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Farm Opens Doors to Beverley Public

June 14, 2010

Molescroft Grange Farm threw open its doors to the public on Sunday to provide an insight into local farming and its role in maintaining the environment. As part of Farm Sunday – a nationwide series of open days – visitors to Molescroft Grange Farm, including families and groups such as the 1st Molescroft Beavers, learned just what modern farming is about. Alongside walks organised by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, farm…

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Fairy Godmothers Beverley Fund Raiser

June 12, 2010

Beverley enjoyed a return to summer today – and the people of the town responded by digging deep for charity. Abbie Bulleyment, Beverley’s own Miss England contestant, was joined by fellow models from Fairy Godmothers, the prom, evening and occasional wear specialists on Ladygate, to raise money in the town for Help the Heroes. Abbie, 18, is preparing to challenge for the Miss England crown and one of her tasks…

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Beverley Town Trail Lectures

June 11, 2010

Two lectures promoting the new Beverley Town Trail are to be held at St Mary’s Church Parish Hall, North Bar Within, later this month. Both lectures will have different themes, but each will give a unique insight into the medieval skills and industry that helped make Beverley the thriving market town it is today. On Thursday 24 June, historian Geoff Bell will give a lecture revealing the medieval history of…

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