The Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal had a boost to their funds at the weekend when they raised £421.39 from a bag pack at Morrison`s, Beverley, and a further £97 from a street collection during the lighting of the Christmas trees in the town. Prue Blake, from the Christmas Lights Group said; “It is especially pleasing that Morrison`s have entered into the festive spirit of Christmas by enabling the Christmas Lights Group…
Turn Back Time: Beverley’s Changing High Street
Find out more about the story of Beverley’s shops and shopping with the authors of Beverley Through Time, Margaret Sumner and Patricia Deans. After an illustrated talk about the town, the two local historians invite people to see a range of books, period costumes, photographs and documents relevant to Beverley’s shopping and trade history. These will be on display in the reference library until Christmas. The library are also looking…
Oh Yes It Is – Pantomime Season in Beverley
Beverley Musical Theatre’s annual pantomime this year is Mother Goose, starting on the 23rd and running till the 27th November at the Beverley Memorial Hall. There are loads of songs and dances and comedy and booing and hissing. Matinees on Saturday & Sunday at 2.30pm – Tickets availibe from The Beverley Music Centre. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net…
Eager Beaver March On with Win Over Forest
The Eager Beaver continued their recent good form with a win over Cottingham Forest. Playing at Longcroft School the Tangerines thumped Forest 6 – 2. Rob West scored a brace, and Carl Fisher, Sam West and Zach Yeadf also got on the score sheet. 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…
Healey Forced to Start as Molescroft Win on the Road
A severely depleted Molescroft Rangers side travelled to play FC Ridings, knowing a win would keep them in touch with leaders and local rivals Hodgsons Reserves. Absentees included goal keeper Bryce (who was doing his NVQ Level 4 childcare exam), “Ice Man” Tony Walker (who was resting his hamstring), Gary Walmsly (who was mascot at Hull City), Assistant Recreational Soccer Executive (A.R.S.E) James Radley (who was out buying a mobility…
Dawson Wins Convincingly As Beverley AC Juniors Scoop Prize
The 2nd annual Goole Viking Striders Junior Cross Country event was held on Sunday at Snaith School. This new event attracts club runners from the Yorkshire region. The pressure was on for Beverley Athletic Club; after last year’s huge successes of being the club to score the most points overall and take home a splendid trophy. The drizzle did not dampen the enthusiasm as Oliver Cockerill got Beverley off to…
Respectable Finish For Traynor in the Dalby Dash
A new trail race was added to the calendar of local events last week with the inaugural Dalby Dash. Organised by Pickering Running Club in aid of Pickering Rotary Club and Help for Heroes, the race attracted a field of over 350 runners. It was a cool and misty start from Dalby Forest Visitor Centre with runners facing a gruelling 1½ mile climb to the summit of Housedale before a…
Good Turn Out For 12th Beverley Beaver Trail Despite Poor Weather
More than 50 runners and walkers joined members of Beverley Athletic Club to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Beverley Beaver Trail on Sunday. Club Secretary Brian Richardson was very pleased with the turn out on such a cold and wet autumn day and commented: “It was good to see a lot of local people, including walkers, and if the weather had been better I think we would have had…
Theft Hugh Rice, Beverley CCTV Images
POLICE have released a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a theft that happened at about 1430hrs on Thursday 18 November at Hugh Rice Jewellers, North Bar Within, Beverley. A man entered the shop and started making conversation with a staff member and asked to look at a diamond cluster ring that was on display in the window. The staff member retrieved…
Laura Douse “Just me and my guitar”
Laura Douse, 26 makes it look so easy singing with her guitar across her lap and there seem to be no nerves or over excitement, she just genuinely wants people to enjoy her music. Laura says that she has always loved music and at 16 years of age, taught herself to play the guitar and started writing her own songs but didn’t have the confidence to perform in public until…
‘Time to Sparkle’ for Beverley Business Woman in the Wedding Industry
Crystal Tiaras & More is the creation of Jo Perkins, whose been designing and creating stunning bespoke tiaras and hair accessories for over five years.
Mohicans Make Last Eight of Cup With Crushing Victory
The Mohicans have reached the final of this competition for two years running and were aiming to make it for the third time. They have been in fine form lately and this was a much anticipated game. The game saw a hard fought battle on a boggy surface with the Beverley Mohicans going behind in the first half. However they always looked in control and they fought back to make…
Barratt Yorkshire East Rewards Second-Time Customers With Big Bonus Discounts
Yorkshire’s leading housebuilder is offering to reward customers for their loyalty by giving them thousands of pounds off their new home when they come back to buy for a second or third time. Barratt Yorkshire East is finding an increasing number of buyers returning to purchase homes from the company when the time comes to move. For example, when people with growing families need more space or older couples look…
Beverley ARLC End Losing Streak With Fine Win at Fenners
The Blue and Golds finally ended the losing streak which has seen them slide down the table, and did so in impressive style. There were a number of star performers. Gavin Proctor marshalled and prompted his troops well from the hooker position while Louis Hubbard claimed a hat trick of tries and demonstrated that he has lost nothing in his spell away in boxing. The half back combination of Steve…
Beverley Festival of Christmas 2010
The sixteenth Beverley Festival of Christmas takes place on Sunday, 12th December and promises to be the biggest and best ever. All the old favourites will be there for the crowds to enjoy including the Sealed Knot performing a street skirmish from the Civil War at North Bar; a classic car rally; a Victorian Christmas market with more than 100 stalls selling a variety of top quality gifts and foods;…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 20
Hu17.net Magazine issue 20 will be available from Woodhall Way Post Office today. This weeks issue features the following events and sporting fixtures that have happened this week in Beverley. The centre page is given over the Beverley Town Mohicans with a large full colour poster. Beverley Business Women Jo Perkins ‘Time to Sparkle’ Just Me & My Guitar – Local Singer Song Writer Laura Douse Longcroft’s Got Talent Woolpack…
Beverley U13’s Get New Kit Thanks to Local Business
Beverley RUFC Under 13s have received new after match kit. The shirts have been jointly sponsored by Beverley businessmen Neil McKenzie of Meza9, the major mezzanine floor designer, manufacturer and installer, and Chris Thompson of SignEdge Ltd. Back’s coach David Price said; “We were looking for a kit sponsor and Neil & Chris came forward, it a great gesture and I would like to thank both of them personally and…
Beverley Masons Ice Ball @ Ramada Jarvis
The Beverley Masons held their annual ball at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel. The event was held to thank those who have supported their fund raising throughout the year. The Masons from Constitutional Lodge No 294 held a raffle on the night with proceeds being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Make a Wish Foundation. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…