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…
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…
Mill Lane United showed off their impressive strength and depth. Beverley’s oldest football team was out in force at the Norwood Recreation Ground for their annual presentation night. The club had invited the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot and Les Ford of the Beverley Lions. The Beverley Lions have awarded the side a grant which will be used to improve facilities at their ground Broadgates. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Teams from all over the area will gather at Beaver Park on Sunday 4 July for the annual Beverley Town FC five-a-side tournament. Last year 32 teams entered the competition and it proved to be a fantastic day all round on what is an important day for the club. Any teams wishing to enter the competition, which gets under way at 10.30am, should contact Gary Proud on 01482 863362 HU17.net…
Students and staff from East Riding College have raised more than £900 for charity by taking part in a 12-hour football marathon. Twenty-seven players in four teams kicked off at 9am yesterday at the all-weather pitch at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College, in Burton Road, Beverley, and the final whistle blew at 9pm. The marathon fundraiser was organised by engineering tutor Glenn Jensen. He said: “Everyone started off really…
A local charity competition called ‘Who wants to be an £ntrepreneur’ is well under way with the first task being fittingly titled ‘the World Cup’ A team from Agenda Security Services call ‘No Fixed Agenda’ have a series of events planned including a stall on Saturday Market in Beverley this Saturday 29th May selling England football merchandise including; Car flags Car magnets Face paints and more, we also have face…
Beverley Braves under-12s coach Chris Harrison believes the selection of eight of his side’s players for trials to join the Hull Service Area squad is “a great reflection” on the club. Callum Officer, James McCae, Dylan Clifford, Zac Mayo, Owen Harrison, Kurt Pelham, Joe Wardil and Harvey Lazenby will find out early next month if they have made their way into their age-group team to represent East Yorkshire’s rugby league…
Beverley pub The Kings Head is giving excited World Cup fans the chance to win a signed Wayne Rooney England shirt – and help the fight against cancer at the same time. As the countdown to South Africa 2010 begins in earnest, the popular bar, in Beverley’s bustling and lively Saturday Market, is gearing up to a World Cup summer aimed at providing maximum joy to the town’s football fans….
Humber Colts celebrated a superb first year as a football club at their presentation night in the Humber Keel. Players, supporters and friends gathered to revel in a season which saw them win promotion from Division Five Wyke of the Hull Men’s Sunday League. Without even a ground when the club was founded last summer, Swinemoor Estate side the Colts now have an established base, training facilities and equipment, and…
A red hot day at the Queensgate football ground in Bridlington saw the final of the East Riding County Football League Junior Cup Final between Barrel Walkington v Leven Members Club. An early goal from Oli Burns put the Barrel Walkington in front which Leven soon cancelled out with an equaliser. The second half saw the Barrel go in front again with another finish from Oli Burns but again Leven…
A solid BarceHullona team put in what is arguably their best performance to date as they hit reigning chaps Waterside for 4. The return of Nicky Moy and Mike Dixon opened up new tactical opportunties for the Barca boys and they took full advantage with some crisp passing a quality finishing. Quality moment of the night came when Lee Marshall lived up to his nickname of Legsy, by falling over…
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…