Patrington CC 1st XI proved too strong for Beverley Town CC 3rds at the Norwood Recreation Ground in the EYCA Premier League. Batting first, Beverley could only muster 128 all out, which the visitors overhauled for the loss of just five wickets. 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…
Beverley Town CC 1st XI Vs Stamford Bridge
Beverley Town CC 1st XI suffered a heart-breaking one-run defeat at home to Stamford Bridge. A superb spell by Alex Morrell (5-40) restricted the visitors to just 169. The chase proved to be a tough one for the home side. Anthony Spence hit 30 and it looked like he and captain Alan Acklam (43) had done enough to earn Beverley victory. But they just didn’t have enough in the tank…
Saturday @ The Beverley Folk Festival 2010
Beverley Folk Festival goers packed Beverley Leisure Centre to enjoy another great night of music. Leddra Chapman, one of the country’s most promising singer-songwriters, performed live on day two of the ever popular festival. Tonight it is the turn of the Proclaimers who will take to the main stage at the Beverley Leisure Centre and perform to a sell out audience. Leddra Chapman performing at the Beverley Folk Festival 2010…
England Vs Algeria @ The Sloop Inn
The Sloop Inn was packed with locals who had gathered to watch England play Algeria in the World Cup 2010. Unfortunately England were unable to give the supporters what they wanted only managing to draw 0 – 0. 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
England Vs Algeria @ The Humber Keel
Regulars gathered in the Humber Keel, Beverley to watch the highly disappointing World Cup 2010 match between England and Algeria. 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
Come Fly With Me!
An enterprising Molescroft resident is aiming high with ambitions for a career as a commercial pilot. Nuno da Silva has wanted to become a pilot since the age of seven and now, at the age of 26, he is coming closer to realising his dream. Since obtaining his private pilot’s licence in 2007 in his native South Africa, Nuno has clocked up more than 150 hours at the controls of…
Punters Enjoy an Evening @ Beverley Racecourse
At last the the summer feel-good factor made its way to Beverley Racecourse last night. Thousands of racegoers turned up for a memorable evening on the Westwood at the ‘Lucky in Love’ themed night. With clear blue skies, bright sunshine and exciting racing setting the tone, punters enjoyed a superb night of entertainment with music provided by a steel band. Beverley Gorbutt from Swanland (right) was awarded a prize for…
Racecourse Celebrates Success of New Race Night
Beverley Racecourse was awash with padlocks and keys last night, when a themed race night called Lucky in Love took place for the first time and thousands of revellers descended on the venue. The popular racecourse and events centre, based in York Road, Beverley, organised the themed race meeting to attract a new generation of racegoers, who were each issued with either a padlock or a key on arrival –…
Ellie Will be Queen of the Prom
Ellie Makin deserves more than anyone to be the queen of her prom. Ellie, 16, from Hotham Road, Cranswick, has missed out on a major chunk of her life as she battles a rare brain cancer Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNET) which has left her unable to walk and has affected her eyesight. But undaunted by the huge challenges she has faced since being diagnosed with PNET in February 2008, Ellie…
Interview: Alex Hutchinson
Being one of the ‘old men’ of the pit lane suits Beverley motorcycle racer Alex Hutchinson down to the the ground. Not only does the experience he’s gained in over 15 years of competitive racing mean he has the edge in terms of skills on his younger rivals, but it also means he’s seen as one of the main men to glean experience off for the new generation. Alex, 36,…
Be ‘Lucky in Love’ at Beverley Racecourse Tonight
It’s your chance to get ‘Lucky in Love’ at Beverley’s Westwood racecourse tonight (Thursday). The latest meeting at the popular racecourse is Lucky in Love Night, a six-race meeting aimed at making contacts at all levels in life. On entry to the racecourse, you’ll be given a padlock and key and your goal is to find your ideal match. Whether you’re looking for romance, social networking, making contacts or just…
Beverley Town Summer 5-a-Side Tournament
Teams from all over the area will gather at Beaver Park on Sunday 4 July for the annual Beverley Town FC five-a-side tournament. Last year 32 teams entered the competition and it proved to be a fantastic day all round on what is an important day for the club. Any teams wishing to enter the competition, which gets under way at 10.30am, should contact Gary Proud on 01482 863362 HU17.net…
Beverley Business Acklams Expands into Events
Beverley coach firm Acklams Coaches Ltd is expanding its thriving business into concerts and events. Acklams, based on Barmston Close, is now offering customers the chance to book tickets and travel to a host of popular venues across the north and midlands, including Sheffield Arena, Metro Arena Newcastle, the MEN Arena and the LC Arena in Birmingham. Among the top-class events already available for booking are the Super League Grand…
Walkington Hayride 2010
Walkington’s Hayride is alive and well as organisers prepare for their annual garden party on Saturday. Traditionally one of three big events of the Walkington Hayride, now just the garden party remains. But such is the tradition of the event and with Walkington still enjoying a strong community spirit, it is hoped many people will enjoy the garden party while raising money for Dove House Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support and…
Ignore Criticism and Back Armed Forces Day
The chairman of Beverley’s Armed Forces Day committee has re-stated his and the town’s commitment to this great annual celebration following criticism from a local Green Party official. Councillor David Elvidge, the driving force by Armed Forces Day, was disappointed by comments in a local newspaper by Green Party treasurer Bill Rigby, who believes the event – attended by more than 10,000 people last year – is “harmful to society”….
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Local fundraisers for the mental health charity Mind are holding an arts and crafts exhibition at Toll Gavel Methodist Church on Saturday. Stalls will be selling hand-made and home-made jewellery, paintings, t-shirts, cards and other goods, with all profits going to the charity. There will also be refreshments, plus plenty of other arty and fun things to see, buy or do. Entry is free and the exhibition runs from 10am…
Saucony Castle Howard Trail Success for Beverley AC
Father and son, Mark and Ethan Dalton, of Beverley Athletic Club, had a successful day out at the Saucony Castle Howard trail races last Sunday. Ethan came fourth in the 6k event and was first in the under-16 age group. His dad finished in 13th place in the 10k event and was second in the 45 – 50 category. Organised by Welburn Community Primary School PTA, the trail…
Clash of the Codes
Beverley’s rugby union and league players are uniting to raise funds for injured centre Craig ‘Chev Walker’ Hancock. Hancock suffered an horrific broken leg in the dying minutes of Beverley ALFC superb Ray Speckman Cup victory against Cottingham Tigers last month. Now players from the Blue and Golds and Beverley RUFC – for whom Hancock also plays – will take part in a unique ‘hybrid’ seven-a-side touch tournament to help…