Beverley Town have are in sixth place in the Humber Premier League thanks to 6 – 2 win over Bridlington Sports Club at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The win sets Town up nicely for the trip to Saltend when they will face bottom of the table Heddon Rangers. Elsewhere in the Humber Premier League Sculcoates Amateurs beat Hornsea Town 3 – 0 to move top. [nggallery id=1898]
Heddon Whties Blow Away Tickton In The Wind
AFC Tickton Gils U16s were beaten 4 – 0 at Longcroft School by Heddon Rangers Whites. In blustery conditions Tickton failed to take advantage of the changes they created in the first half going in level at the break. The second half saw Heddon take control of the game with two goals from Cara Curtis with Georgie Grimmer and Emma Linford also scoring to give Heddon a comfortable 4 –…
Beverley Toy Business Supports Make a Wish Foundation
Beverley-based on-line toy business wrapped up 4u is keen to make your Christmas shopping a stress-free and rewarding experience this year. To begin with, the company is delighted to be continuing their support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation by making a donation of 10% of the total of every local order placed by 15th December. The charity has a very simple objective: to grant magical wishes to children and young people with life-threatening illnesses….
North Bar Revisited
This week they Beverley Christmas Lights were officially switched on. One of the major attractions of the night was the lighting of North Bar for first time in years. Given the sheer number of people it was not easy to see to what had been done and the difference lighting up the bar had made. With that in mind I wanted to try and get a picture of North Bar…
Amanti Make Christmas Shopping Easier
This year the start of late night shopping coincides with the switch on of the Beverley Christmas lights and Amanti in Wednesday Market have decided to make Christmas Shopping even easier by continuing to open late throughout December. Owner Amalia says: “Christmas can be stressful for those that work 9 to 5 as they don’t have much time to do their shopping. Our online shop has made life easier for…
East Riding County Choir Put Prepare For Tonight’s Performance
The East Riding County Choir have been rehearsing since September and tonight at Beverley Minster they will perform Handel’s Messiah. The final rehearsal is used to give the choir the opportunity to become accustomed to acoustics of the Beverley Minster and being accompanied East Riding Sinfonia. Tickets for the concert are available on the night, from Beverley Minster and the Beverley Tourist Information. A video of the rehearsal can be…
Sugarbird Leaves For Warmer Climates
Suse wrapping up for Christmas in Sugarbirds’s Ruby & Ed Faux Fur Coat with hood, £285, Although she won’t be needing this coat where she is going! Suse is leaving for Dubai just after Christmas. Suse has been with Sugarbird for the last year, not only working in the shop, but also providing Sugarbird’s alteration service to customers as well as designing her own bridal collection. Moving to the upstairs…
It’s Pro Time At Hull City Hall For Local Boxer Louis Hubbard
Louis ‘The Hurricane’ Hubbard will make the transition from an amateur fighter to a professional boxer in December. Hubbard, a Light Heavy Weight is one of seven fights on the card which includes a 10 round title fight for the Friday Night Fight Night in association with Coral Bet, 3535 Taxis and the Lizard Lounge at Hull’s City Hall on the 9th of December. Fighting out of the St Pauls…
The Magical Music of Christmas
Fresh from their highly successful collaboration with the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, 26th November, the East Riding Youth Orchestra is returning to the City Hall in Hull on Sunday, 11th December to give their annual Christmas concert together with the senior wind band and their special guests the choir from Swinemoor Primary School in Beverley. The school has recently received a Platinum Sing Up award to recognise the outstanding…
Beverley Runners Complete Mini Mountain Marathon
Kate Ladell and Stuart Little of Beverley Athletic Club teamed up to tackle the first of a series of mini mountain marathons last weekend. Although Stuart had competed in several mountain marathons previously it was Kate’s first attempt at such an event. The aim of a mini mountain marathon is to score as many points as possible by visiting as many checkpoints as possible within three hours. Points are allocated…
Get Home Safe: Christmas & New Year Taxi Campaign
Have fun but stay safe and plan your journey’ is the message from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to party-goers ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The council is warning people to keep safe but be wary of bogus taxi drivers as they head out to celebrate over the next few weeks. As revellers enjoy the festivities in local bars and restaurants, or visit friends and family, the…
Thousands Turn Out As Beverley Lights Up For Christmas
Thousands of people descended upon Beverley for the Christmas Lights Switch on. Mini events were held throughout the town in Wednesday Market, Angel Square, Saturday Market where Viking FM were broadcasting with the finale being at North Bar. The event organised by the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal also marked the start of the Wednesday Night late night shopping in the run up to Christmas. Julian Minshall of the Beverley Christmas…
Mick Mallinson Is Crowned The King Of Beverley
Mick Mallinson was crowned the King of Beverley for the second consecutive year at Armstrongs Social Club. Mick picked up over 30 different trophies at the Beverley & District SRIC presentation night for his achievements in pigeon racing. [nggallery id=1893]
Local Dancers Qualify For World Championships
Clare Moran who runs a dance classes at Riverview Gym is once again celebrating the success of her dance groups. In a recent competition held in Bradford one of her groups Scribble qualified for the world championships in Blackpool and in Paris with blush also qualifying for the world championships. Local Street Dance Groups Qualify For World Championships. They was more joy for Clare as two of her youngest members,…
Friends of Longcroft School Bring Early Christmas Sparkle
Following on from their successful fundraising “Pink Night” earlier in the year, the Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are getting into the festive spirit by organising a repeat event, with added sparkle. Taking place at Longcroft School, Burton Road, Beverley, on Tuesday 6th December between 6:30pm and 9:00pm, “Sparkling Pink Night” will be an opportunity to not just purchase christmas presents, but to also receive some much-needed pampering before the…
Christmas Fayre @ Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster held their annual Christmas Fayre at the weekend. There were a selection of stalls, some were raising funds others were their selling hand crafted items and other products. [nggallery id=1892]
The Mayor Of Beverley Lights Up The Market Cross
The Beverley Lions lit up the Christmas tree at Market Cross on Saturday. The Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell and the Beverley Beaver joined Paul James of the Beverley lions for the big switch on. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the event with music being provided by the Church Lads and Girls Brigade. On Wednesday the it is the turn of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal who will be…
Blue & Golds Lose Despite Leading At Half Time
This was a desperately disappointing afternoon for the blue and golds at the Beverley Leisure Centre. A second half capitulation saw them concede 22 points without reply despite leading 12-8 at the break and the Haworth Park outfit having a man dismissed in the 39th minute. The game started poorly for the hosts with Beverley fumbling the kick off and the visitors scored in the corner off the resultant set…