A new addition to the world-famous Walkington Hayride has been announced. Organisers of the Hayride are holding a charity Spring Ball at Walkington School on Saturday 21 May. Music will be provided by local band Viagra Falls, who are sponsored by MKM Building Supplies. Tickets for the event cost £25 per person, which includes a full supper. To purchase your ticket, 871761 or speak to Celia or David at the…
Urchin: A Great Shoe Shopping Experience
Cool and funky are just two of the adjectives you can use to describe Urchin, a welcome addition to Beverley’s exciting ‘Boutique Street’. Urchin is run by Addy Hobson and Phyll Cook. Their goal is simple, uncomplicated and hits the right note – ‘To Make The Shoe Shopping Experience Great Fun’. They achieve this in a refreshing manner – a chill-out zone for the kids, loyalty cards and trained and…
Hunter Bags Top Ten Finish for Beverley in London Marathon
Twenty-nine athletes from Beverley Athletic Club joined over thirty-five thousand runners and fundraisers to pound the streets of the capital in last Sunday’s London Marathon. After training through the coldest winter on record they were faced with a warm sunny day which was ideal for spectators but a bit too hot for running. After the event there was much to celebrate including new personal bests for Ian Boardley, Andrew Brant,…
Special Roof Tours Compensation for Disappointment
Due to repair work on the Beverley Minster clock tower there will be no climbs to the very top of the church this bank holiday. However, to make up for this the virgers are running an extra special series of trips inside the roof of the Beverley Minster which will take visitors to sections normally hidden from them – at no extra cost. The internationally-famous tours inside the central tower…
Local Elections: The Labour Party
On 5 May 2011 people in every village, town and city in the UK will have the chance to vote in the Local Government Elections. This is your chance to have your say about what you want from East Riding Council. Labour candidates are standing for election because we want to give people the choice to vote for a pro-public services, pro-education, pro-NHS, positive alternative to Coalition cuts. Labour agrees…
Hastings: Watch Out Beverley Town
Hodgsons boss Lee Hastings has already cranked up the pressure on local rivals Beverley Town after his side clinched the Humber Premier League Division One title tonight. A proud Hastings watched on in delight as goals from Shaun Gibson and Danny Cartwright sealed a deserved 2-0 victory over a battling Long Riston side. It made it back-to-back promotions for The Tanners and they can now look forward to challenging established…
Gibson Stunner Clinches Title For Hodgsons
A moment of Cristiano Ronaldo-esque brilliance from Shaun Gibson proved the catalyst for Hodgson FC’s championship-clinching defeat of Long Riston tonight. The Tanners stormed to a comprehensive 2-0 victory over their East Riding rivals in a hard-fought encounter that proved without doubt they deserve their place at the top table of the Humber Premier League. With home keeper Mark Stanley in fantastic form despite playing his sixth game in 11…
Beavers Finish Season On a High
Beverley RUFC under-14s beat Moortown 24-21 in a superb example of free-flowing rugby at Beaver Park on Sunday. In a hard-fought clash played in good spirit, both teams put their bodies on the line as the home side’s quality eventually won through. It was an upbeat end to the season for Beverley, who have shown a great amount of endeavour over the past eight months. Final Score: Beverley RUFC 24…
Grantham & Stott On Target as United Are Held at Home
Mill Lane United drew 2 – 2 with Drum Reserves at Longcroft School. On target for United were Hodgsons FC duo Steve Grantham and Andrew Stott. Final Score: Mill Lane United 2 Drum Reserves 2 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
Tickton Girls End Losing Run With Away Win
AFC Tickton travelled to play Pinefleet on the back of two defeats and showed that they were determined to come away with all three points from the first whistle. Natalie Cording, Lucie Hall and Lottie Tuisawau controlled the midfield and began to distribute the ball for Izzie Clark and Lauren Stubbs to chase after, which caused the hosts no end of problems. The AFC Tickton pressure resulted in a succession…
Free Photography Workshop For Capturing the East Riding
The East Riding Cultural Partnership is delighted to announce that another local contest has been launched as part of the Capturing the East Riding Photography Competition. Viewfinder Photographic Society (VPS) has launched ‘Give Us Your Best Shot’, a contest that encourages East Yorkshire residents to capture what their local area means to them, through their camera lenses. ‘Give Us Your Best Shot’ will run until Saturday, 3 September, culminating in…
Final Family Plot at the Work
Time is running out for Beverley buyers wanting to purchase a new family home at Barratt Yorkshire East’s fastest selling development, The Worx, as only one three bedroom property remains. Buyers seeking a superb and spacious home for the family to enjoy are urged to visit The Worx before it’s too late. The last fabulous Hambleton offers excellent, spacious living accommodation well presented to meet the demands of busy family…
Tickton Beat Town in Seven Goal Thriller
AFC Tickton were victorious this Sunday as they beat Beverley Town at Longcroft School. In a high-scoring match that had seven goals it was Tickton who came out on top in a thriller. In a see-saw, end-to-end clash, Tickton held their nerve to sneak a 4 – 3 victory. Final Score: Beverley Town 3 AFC Tickton 4 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Local Runners Dominate in Exciting Finishes
Only seconds separated the leaders in the first race in this year’s East Yorkshire Short Race Orienteering Series. In what could be the closest competition yet for the series, the top two in the Men’s race were separated by 28 seconds and in the Women’s by 37 seconds. This, after two 3km Orienteering courses. The Londesborough Park Estate, in glorious sunshine, hosted the first round of Orienteering’s East Yorkshire Short…
Local Elections: John Bird, St Marys Ward
I decided to stand for election in 2003 because I wanted to work for and support the people in the ward where I live. That desire has not changed and so I am standing again for election this year. In addition to my work as your councillor over the past eight years at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, I am currently Chair of the Beverley Renaissance Partnership which has delivered…
Saturday Night @ The Kings Head & Mariners Arms
Pictures from the Kings Head and The Mariners Arms this Saturday featuring party goers enjoying a few drinks and some music at a couple of Beverley’s Night Spots. 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
Tango 5 to Perform at Toll Gavel
Tango 5 will be performing at The Toll Gavel Methodist Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 29 April 2010 at 7.30pm. Tango 5 brings together leading musicians from around the north with the internationally acclaimed Argentinian bandoneon player, Santiago Cimadevilla, to create the thrilling sound of the Tango Quintet. Tango, which has its roots in the bordellos of Buenos Aires, is now heard in concert halls around the world. Tango 5’s programme…
Town Beaten by Strugglers Malet Lambert YC
Beverley Town were well beaten this week in the Humber Premier League by Malet Lambert. Town who have enjoyed a spell of form in recent times played well though were just unable to score as they crashed to a three nil defeat. Beverley Town just couldn’t get into this game, although they played the better football at times, they never found a way to break through a well organised Malet…