East Riding of Yorkshire parents who have applied for 2011/2012 primary school places at schools will be told the results of their applications in the next few days. Letters were posted to parents on Friday, 6 May 2011. This is the first year that local authorities have been required to use co-ordinated schemes for school admissions. Under the co-ordinated schemes, parents apply for school places through the local authority for…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 42
HU17.net Magazine issue 42, featuring pictures from the following events and sports fixtures: * Local Elections – Irene Charis * Beverley 2k Fun Run * Beverley 10K * Megan Tattersall’s 17th Birthday * Beverley Town Cricket Club 2nd XI * Beverley RUFC * Springhead Spartans The magazine is available from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Beverley St Mary’s Update for April 2011
1. Priority Issue: – Shop Lifting – Beverley Town Centre Shop theft has always remained a priority in the Beverley area and again this is a crime and location that is being targeted by the Neighbourhood Team. The re-launch of shop watch has proven to be a success with not only the shops that are members benefiting but also the wider community with offending persons being issued with banning notices…
Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for April 2011
1.Priority Issue: Anti Social Behaviour – Swinemoor Estate The weather has been fantastic during the month of April which can normally result in an increase in anti social behaviour on the estate. The hot weather tends to see an increase in the consumption of alcohol and noisy parties. We have also had multiple bank holiday weekends within the month including the extra bank holiday for the Royal Wedding. Although noise…
Taste the Festival over a Coffee
On Saturday 14th May between 12pm and 3pm, a selection of artists appearing at this year’s Beverley Festival – Folk, Acoustic, Roots, will be hitting the towns café’s giving impromptu taster performances of what the public can expect to hear at this year’s festival. As well as in the café’s, other acts such as Forro Porro will be found winding their way through the town centre streets of Beverley getting…
Bilton Makes It Back-To-Back Victories in Beverley 10k
Darran Bilton stormed to another victory in the Hall Construction Beverley 10k today. Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Beverley to cheer on athletes from Beverley AC, the East Riding and beyond. There was a strong show from Beverley AC athletes, who claimed the overall team prize in the men’s race. Full report to follow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Foster Family Delight As Spartans Slay Pinefleet
Springhead Spartans called the shots to claim victory in the Hull Boys Sunday League Under-12 Plate competition – thanks to a lot of help and support from their Beverley contingent. The Spartans, managed by Beverley-born and bred Simon Foster, beat Pinefleet Wolfreton 2-0 at Hall Road Rangers’ Dene Park ground. In front of a big crowd, Spartans took the lead through Alex Turner in the second minute before David Solanke…
Future’s Bright As Hundreds Of Youngsters Enjoy Fun Run
Hundreds of young athletes showed the future of middle distance running is bright in Beverley and East Yorkshire today. The town’s young runners turned out in force for the B&A Scaffolding 2k Fun Run, which took place in the grounds of Beverley Leisure Centre, ahead of the Hall Construction Beverley 10k. Beverley Athletic Club runners were to the fore in the race, with Jessica Chapman, who was named talented performer…
Grantham 63 Not Enough As Beverley Seconds Fall Short
Beverley Town Cricket Club 2nd XI just couldn’t keep up with the scoring rate as they secured a losing draw at home to Londesborough Park at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. They looked to be in pole position midway through their innings as they set about chasing 200 off a rain-reduced 41 overs. But when they lost Olly Grantham – bowled by a ball he admits he misjudged –…
Beverley Town 3rds Stutter To Losing Draw
It was a chastening day for Beverley Town Cricket Club 3rd XI at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. They were comprehensively outplayed by visitors Sutton On Hull CC, who eased to a winning draw to effectively win by 85 runs. Adam Nicholson was the pick of the home bowlers, picking up 4-41 off 10 overs in a rain-reduced 40 over clash. Other solid performances came from Kieran O’Brian (2-32)…
Beavers Retain League Status With Home Win
Beverley RUFC preserved their place in League Three North with a fine win in this dramatic relegation showdown. Beverley RUFC needed two points to ensure their survival; only a victory would do for Middlesbrough. In the end it was all fairly emphatic once Beverley RUFC had got the bit between their teeth. Early on they looked distinctly edgy and for twenty minutes they struggled to get their act together. Graham…
Acko Double Sees Colts End With 5-1 Victory
Daniel Atkinson bagged a quickfire double as the Humber Colts brought another successful season to an end today. In a distinctly end-of-season encounter, the Colts proved far too good for Schooner FC on their home ground and the big local crowd cheered their team to a 5-1 victory. The match was notable for a rare appearance from boss Tony Henderson. He brought himself on midway through the second half, but…
Beverley Rural Update for April 2011
1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”. This contains useful tips and hints for farmers and residents of the rural community on keeping their local…
Sally Bolton Wins Longcroft’s Young Musician of the Year
Talented musicians from Longcroft School and Performing Arts College were rewarded for their hard work at their Young Musicians awards night. Sally Bolton on the oboe won the overall award, with singer/ guitarist Sarah Shiels picking up a worthy award for best singer. Other awards went to Peter Bolton on the bassoon, to Madelaine Rann, Jess Lowery and Eva Lawrence. Longcroft School’s head of music Jonathan Chapman was effusive in…
Tickton Come From Behind to Beat Rangers
AFC Tickton approached today’s match in a buoyant mood after last weeks victory over local rivals Mill Lane, and they were almost rewarded with a goal in the opening 30 seconds. Lottie Tuisawau launched the ball forward from the kick off and a deft touch by Lily Brunton placed it perfectly in the path of Lauren Stubbs whose low shot was deflected wide. The game then became quite open and…
Vanquished Bant “Shocked” By Young Voters’ Apathy
Vanquished Lib Dem candidate Neil Bant told HU17.net he thoroughly enjoyed the electoral experience despite losing out in the St Mary’s Ward. Neil – who published a pie chart (pictured with the article) showing how Beverley had “turned blue” – was beaten to a seat by Irene Charis, Bryan Pearson and Elaine Aird. And while he was gracious in defeat, he questioned the commitment of the younger generation of voters…
Dine On Rowe Bring Best Of Yorkshire To Great British Fry-Up
Beverley restaurant Dine On The Rowe is bringing its inventive take on quality, local produce to bear on the great British fry-up. From tomorrow (Saturday), chef/owner Jason Rowe is offering the very best in Yorkshire on a plate as part of Dine On The Rowe’s new lunch and brunch menu. All the ingredients are from Yorkshire – with most from East Yorkshire – and Jason can pinpoint exactly where each…
David Elvidge: I’m Amazed By Public’s Support
New East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor David Elvidge admitted he was overwhelmed by the level of support that swept him into office in the Minster and Woodmansey Ward. David, 48, took the decision to stand in the county council elections after spending four years on the Beverley Town Council – one as Mayor. A born-and-bred Beverlonian, David cut a nervous figure at Beverley Leisure Centre as the votes were counted…