Beverley Town beat Hedon Rangers at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. The result moves Beverley up to seventh in the Humber Premier League and to within a point of sixth placed Hessle Rangers. Town return to action this Wednesday at Norwood as they host bottom three side Hessle Sporting Club. Final Score: Beverley Town 3 Hedon Rangers 0 | Photos by Paul Linton HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Foster Fires Hodgsons to a Fine Victory Against Cave
Adam Foster scored twice as Hodgsons FC beat North Cave at Longcroft School in the Humber Premier League Division 1. Foster opened the scoring inside five minutes with an instinctive finish from close range. Cave however showed why they are the Tanners closest rivals at the top of the table as they battled hard to get back into the match. A second goal from Foster sealed victory for the Tanners,…
Tanners Title Blow as Ferry Win at Leisure Centre
Hodgsons FC Reserves were beaten by league leaders and title rivals Wawne Ferry at the Beverley Leisure Centre in the East Riding County League. The match which was heated at times was very much an end to end encounter with both sides creating chances. Hodgsons FC took the lead though Wawne Ferry were given a break when they were awarded a penalty for handball. The spot kick was converted leveling…
Hull College Girls Vs Newcastle United
Hull College Centre of Excellence faced Newcastle United at Longcroft School in Beverley. One of the Hull College Girls teams played in the Hull City strip after mix up meant their regular blue strip was not washed! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1350] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Flute & Harp Concert at Toll Gavel
Two of the country’s most outstanding committed musicians of their generation, Lucy Wakeford playing harp and Kathryn Thomas playing flute, will be appearing at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday, 14th April 2011 at 7.30pm. Appointed principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2002, Lucy Wakeford is principal harp of the Britten Sinfonia and harpist of the Nash Ensemble, and one of the most outstanding harpists of her generation. She…
Mother’s Day:Flowers From Fleurs de Lisa
Show your mum how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with flowers from Fleurs de Lisa. Every mother deserves flowers fit for a Queen and that is exactly what you will get from Fleurs de Lisa. By request of Buckingham Palace Lisa has already designed flowers for Her Majesty and now she can offer the same high quality and stunning floral designs to the Queen in your life….
It’s Grammar Time:You Can’t Touch Us
Beverley Grammar School celebrated their victory well as they beat Longcroft School 19-7 in the final fixture of the Beverley Cup. The fixture was moved at the last minute from Beverley RUFC’s Beaver Park home to Longcroft School, although playing at home proved to be no advantage. Beverley Grammar took an early 14 point lead in a game that was hampered by the windy conditions. But Longcroft pulled a try…
Paras Pay Tribute to General Sir Michael Gray at Beverley Minster
Paratroopers and representatives from across the Royal Navy and the Army paid their respects to General Sir Michael Gray, who was laid to rest at Beverley Minster today. Sir Michael, an alumni of Beverley Grammar School, died aged 78 following a glittering military career that took in some of the top posts in the British Army – and included more than 1,000 jumps from a plane. Streets were closed as…
Dixon Scores as Town are Held at Home by Willerby
Mathew Dixon scored Beverley Town’s only goal as they were held 1-1 by Westella & Willerby at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The result leaves Town in mid table ahead of another home fixture this weekend when they host 12th placed Hedon Rangers. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1347] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Grammar School Beat Longcroft in Schools Rugby
Beverley Grammar School beat Longcroft School in the annual rugby competition and, judging by the reaction of the players, it meant a lot to them. Beverley Grammar School won three of the four games yesterday as their Year 7, 8 and 9 teams all beat their Longcroft counterparts. Longcroft did win one of their matches, the Year 10 lads beating Beverley Grammar Year 10 51-6. Beverley Grammar are 3 –…
Browns of Beverley Light Up for their 1st Birthday
Over 100 guests flocked to Browns of Beverley to help celebrate its first birthday, in aid of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Models from the store’s own staff put on a flamboyant show of the collections for spring/summer. Louise Grant, store manager says: “This was our second sell-out fashion show which raised £1000 from ticket sales and the raffle for the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. We love inviting our customers…
Local Elections to be Held 5th May 2011
The local elections will be held on Thursday, 5 May. All 26 East Riding of Yorkshire Council wards will be contested, returning a total of 67 councillors, together with more than 1500 seats on town and parish councils in the area. The notice of election has been published and the council will publish a statement of persons nominated no later than noon on Wednesday, 6 April. The closing date for…
Victorious Moley’s Continue Pursuit of Leaders Warne Ferry
A powerful second-half display from Molescroft Rangers saw them crush local rivals Skidby Millers 3-0 at Beverley Leisure Centre. Ahead at the break, Rangers turned up the pressure that keeps them four points behind league leaders Wawne Ferry Reserves in the East Riding County League Division Two. Rangers manager James Healey refuses to accept their title challenge is over. He told HU17.net: “Rangers can still mathematically win the championship, although…
Beavers Face Champions in Weekend Trip to Stockport
Following their welcome victory over fellow relegation rivals Billingham last Saturday, Beverley RUFC travel across the Pennines to take on the league champions Stockport in the National League 3
Beverley To Host Hull RUFC in the Yorkshire Cup
Beverley RUFC have been drawn to play local rivals Hull RUFC in the second round of the Yorkshire Cup . The match will take place on Wednesday 6 April with a kick-off time of 6 p.m. and is sponsored jointly by Smailes Goldie & Co and Moduflow Plumbing Systems Ltd Selection of the squad for the game cannot be made until after the league fixture against Stockport this weekend but…
Beverley Festival Warms Up With Concert @ Fruit
The Beverley Folk Festival (Folk, Acoustic, Roots) will be presenting its first pre-festival warm-up concert of the year at its partner venue, FRUIT in Hull’s Old Town, on Thursday 7th April, featuring some of the best local talent around today. As well as one of Hull’s favourite bands, Circus Envy, it will be bringing two of the region’s best young bands to Hull; Blackbeard’s Tea Party from York and Sea…
Beverley Buyers Urged to Visit The Worx as Just a Handful of Home Remain
Time is running out for Beverley buyers wanting to purchase a new home at Barratt Yorkshire East’s fastest selling development, The Worx, as only a handful of properties are left. 75 per cent of the spectacular homes have been snapped up in just one year and now the sales team is urging anyone looking for a dream home in the Beverley area to visit the popular development today. The final…
Airkool Walkington 10k: Entries Now Being Taken
Entries are now being taken for the Airkool Walkington 10k and all those who were disappointed at not getting a place in the Beverley 10k are encouraged to enter. Both races are organised by Beverley Athletic Club and are very popular with local runners. The Beverley 10k filled up in record time this year and those who were unable to secure a place may want to run at Walkington instead….