East Riding residents recycled and composted 60 per cent of their waste in August, pushing the rate to the highest ever achieved in the area. For four months in a row, East Riding’s residents have broken all previous records as they have taken advantage of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s collection of food waste and cardboard in the brown composting bins. The new collection service was rolled out between March…
Hampston Hill Celebrate As Toffee Boy Wins Much Coveted Olympia Ticket
Emotions have run high at Hampston High this weekend as Toffee Boy, a 31 year old veteran claimed one of the much sought after Olympia Finalist Tickets at Hargate Arena in Derbyshire. Toffee who is owned and was bred by Pauline Beal of Hampston Hill was born in 1980 and now 31, is proving himself very special, most horses of his type and breed have long since gone to heaven,…
Your Consumer Credit Card Rights
No matter what type of credit card you have, you are entitled to certain rights as a consumer. There are estimated to be more than 30 million credit card users in the UK, with upwards of 58 million credit cards between them, so naturally consumer rights are an extremely important issue. Consumer rights apply to all credit cards, whether they are interest free credit cards, 0% balance transfer cards or…
Burton Mount Country House:English Hospitality Of The Highest Standard
Burton Mount Country House is a Five Star venue in Cherry Burton which can be found in the Michelin Guide 2011. It provides private dining and can be flexible for any occasion from a lunch table of 8 to a wedding for 200 guests in the beautiful 2.5 acre gardens. In addition to the superb bed & breakfast facilities, the owner, Mrs Pauline Greenwood has opened up her family house…
Chamber Business Awards 2011 to Celebrate Achievements Of Businesses in Beverley
Celebrating the achievements of local businesses for the fifth year running, the Chamber Bridlington and Wolds Business Awards will be held on the 14th October, in the Royal Hall at Bridlington Spa. Organised by the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, awards are split into eight categories ranging from “Start Up Business of the Year” to “International Business of the Year”. Entrants include sole traders and partnerships through to large…
Quaker Quiet Garden Opens In Beverley
A new Quiet Garden is officially opening in 2011 close to the town centre in Beverley. Volunteers from the Quaker Meeting have created the garden at the Friends Meeting House in Quaker Lane. It is open to anyone to use for rest and reflection. The garden will be officially opened on 1st October 2011 by Sue Nightingale of the Quiet Gardens Trust. All are welcome . The creation of the…
Beverley Folk Festival Up For Top Award
In 2010, Beverley Festival made it to the shortlist in the Best Family Festival category at the UK Festival Awards. After being mystery shopped this June by an Awards judge, they have made it to not just one but two categories for 2011: Best Family and Best Small Festival. For the festival to be in with a real chance of winning an award this year, organisers are hoping music -loving…
Council To Offer Free Recreation Sessions At Burden Road Play Area
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Community Play Ranger Team will be at Burden Road play area in Beverley every Thursday from 3.45-5pm until the October half-term holidays, to deliver fun, free play sessions. Youngsters will have the opportunity to try stilt walking, play football and rounders, make art and crafts, learn how to juggle and try many other fun activities. Adults must accompany children under five years of age. Vicky…
Poor Finishing Costs Molescroft As United Win
Molescroft FC were beaten 3 – 1 at home this weekend as they hosted North Ferriby United at the Molescroft Pavilion. Skipper Ellis Horsefield blamed the result on poor finishing and lack of concentration, speaking after the match he told HU17.net; “We did not start the first half very well at all and gave away a sloppy goal.” “Slowly we got back into the match and had a few efforts…
Congratulations To Max Clarkeson & Amy Clarke
Desired would like to congratulate Amy Clarke and Max Clarkeson on recently qualifying in there NVQ level 2 in hairdressing. At Desired we offer our own on site training programme to ensure all newly qualified graduate stylists start there hairdressing careers confident and up to date with all aspects of hairdressing. Max and Amy have introductory offers :- Full head of highlights and cut and blowdry £40.00 Full head of…
Tanners Progress In Cup After Second Half Comeback
Hodgsons FC got a much needed win as they hosted Hedon Rangers in the League Cup at Longcroft School. Trailing at half time gaffer Lee Hastings must of wondered if it would ever be his day though the Tanners showed character as they fought back to win convincingly. Goals from Ben Daniels, Adam Foster, Shaun Gibson and Mike Claxton completed the come back and securing Hodgsons FC a place in…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 62
This week’s edition of HU17.net Magazine, Issue 62 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall way and features pictures from the following; Miller Plumbing & Griffin Electrical Merge Fresh N Fruity’s Harvest Gift East Riding Choir Lucy Lee’s 9th Birthday Alfie Ashby’s christening Daryl Gibson’s 18th Birthday 80’s Disco @ The Beverley Memorial Hall AFC Tickton Cougars Team Poster Salsa dancing at Kubana Bar & Grill
Cording Guides Town To Third While Walton Enjoys His Honeymoon
Beverley Town FC have climbed up to 3rd in the Humber Premier League thanks to a 3 – 1 home win over Crown FC. With manager Dave Walton away relaxing by the pool on his honeymoon it was left to Ross Cording to take charge. The return of Steven Irwin added some extra power to Town who were missing both Nathan White and Jonny Ricardo who are both suspended. Crown…
Outstanding Alex Clark Helps United To Victory
Mill Lane United continued their winning ways with an impressive win over Hornsea Sporting at Broadgates. However the score line did not reflect the determined effort by Hornsea that kept the home side to a narrow lead at half time with goals from Mill Lane’s Connie Forward, Isobel Gillyon and captain Hope Barrett with a reply from Hornsea’s Jessica Nicholson. Great defence work by Mill Lane United in both the…
Squandered Chances Cost Beverley At Beaver Park
Some exciting rugby but not a lot of quality in a game where the win might have gone either way. In the end it was more woe for Beverley RUFC at Beaver Park. They not only lost a match they would have hoped to win but they suffered yet more injuries to senior players. With little experienced backup to call on the situation now looks ominous, particularly with a trip…
Tanners Reserves Beaten By Reckits
Hodgsons FC Reserves were beaten 3 – 0 at the Beverley Leisure Centre by Reckits Reserves. The defeat leaves the Tanners second string 5th in the East Riding County League Division One. Photos by Paul LInton & Matthew Linton
Beverley Ladies Cricket Team v Hull Hawkes Cricket Team
On Sunday 18th September the Defence School of Transport sponsored the annual cricket match between Beverley Ladies and the Hull Hawkes. The Hull Hawkes are a team of Visually Impaired (VIS) players from all over the North of England coached by Robert Todd at Norwood Park, home of Beverley Town CC. They play with a large ball which contains bells to enable them to gauge where the ball is. They…
Beverley Braves Give It Their All
After playing top team Skirlaugh last week, today’s game would be just as hard against the mighty West Hull. The Braves started the game so determined with strong passing moves to put immediate pressure on the visiting side. Beverley was definitely up for the challenge despite having some key players out through illness and holidays. Keegan Bartlett kicked the ball across the width of the pitch to challenge their defence…