Musick for Awhile Concert

November 13, 2009

Beverley was treated to a night of music at Toll Gavel Methodist Church at the Concert Royal where enjoyed ‘Musik for Awhile’ below is a selection of pictures and short video of the performance. 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 Video: Short video showing…

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Armistice Commemoration Evening

November 12, 2009

With the hall resonating to the voices of the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Beverley Brass Band, the near capacity audience at Beverley War Memorial Hall enjoyed a two part evening of entertainment on Armistice Day. Guests included the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Susan Cunliffe-Lister, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, the Vice Lord Lieutenant, the chairman of the East Riding Council, the mayor of Beverley, councillor…

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Armistice Day in Beverley

November 11, 2009

Beverley town centre came to stand still today at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, veterans, and children from Beverley’s schools, the Mayor of Beverley and other town officials stood in silence for 2 minutes. In the Memorial Gardens, Hengate, Beverley Mr Longcaster of Molescroft Primary School held a special assembly for the children from his school and from Keldmash Primary School Primary School, Beverley. The youngsters…

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Fight Night in Beverley

November 10, 2009

Friday the 13th is fight night in Beverley as local lads will step into the ring at the Beverley Leisure Centre for the first of two weeks live boxing. Organised by St Paul’s Boxing Club in Hull the fight card on Friday is set to feature the ‘Thorne’ brothers of Beverley with Jol due to step into the ring this week with his brother, Jonny making his debut on the…

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Beverley Remembrance Sunday Video

November 9, 2009

This video shows the parde going through the streets of Beverley before and after the service that was held at Beverley Minster. Related Links Poppy Appeal Launch Beverley Remebrance Sunday HMS Beverley Remembrance Sunday in Beverley Dig for Britain Poppy Appeal in Beverley War Graves Project

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Beverley United Vs Boothfery Tigers

November 8, 2009

Beverley United responded to calls from the manager to show character after last weeks antics and progress to the quarter finals of the Munro Cup as Beverley United look to retain their title. Jonny Ricardo slots home from close range to give Beverley United a three nil lead Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you require copies…

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Hodgsons FC Vs Long Riston

November 8, 2009

Hodsons FC are through to the next round of the cup with a 8 – 2 win over Long Riston. Hodgsons FC never looked in any trouble and former Beverley Town player Adam Foster scored six setting a new cup record for most goals scored by one player in a match. Adam Foster Hodgsons FC club record holder for most goals in a game with Lee Haistings Click on the…

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Bonfire Aftermath & Clean Up

November 6, 2009

What happens after 6,000 people have visited the Westwood on bonfire night, some one has to clean up the remains of the giant bonfire and also the litter that is left by those who were there the evening before. The Beverley Lions with help from East Riding Council and some members of the Armed services cleared all the litter. The most important thing was to collect all the old sparklers…

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Beverley Lions Build the Bonfire

November 5, 2009

Beverley Lions with the help of troops from the Leconfield army base this afternoon built the bonfire for this evens annual Beverley Lions Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks night. Tonight 5,000 people are expected to come to the Beverley Westwood to see the bonfire and fire works display and with it being clear dry night those numbers could easily swell. Those who are attending are reminded there will be parking and…

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Virtual Gastric Band

November 2, 2009

Beverley based hypnotist proves ‘Virtual Gastric Band’ is successful Trance Actions hypnotist, Sheila Granger has successfully completed a group trial to test the effects of a ‘Virtual Gastric Band’.  The astounding results showed a 99% positive result. A group comprising of twenty-one people of varying ages, lifestyles and weights shared one common factor – a history of diet plans and a struggle to maintain a satisfactory weight and size. The…

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Dig For Britain Poppy Appeal in Beverley

November 2, 2009

Beverley Garden Centre held a Dig for Britain themed day to help raise the awareness for the Poppy Appeal. The Garden Centre in Woodmansey had a selection of stalls including one that was being looked after Iris Newbald, an 84 year old Veteran of the Womens Land Army. Ken Marshall a Verteran of the Royal Air Force was there to support the day two. Iris Newbald, a Veteran of the…

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Fashion Show Video & Pictures

October 12, 2009

Exclusive video coverage from the fashion show that took place at the Beverley Memorial Hall which was packed out for a night of fashion put on by the local shops in Beverley. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of your photo by sending an email to paul@hu17.net Click on the thumbnail to…

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Pets’ Service at St Nicholas Church

October 11, 2009

St Nicholas Church in Beverley opened its doors today to everyone and their dog!  The Church’s annual Pets’ Service began at 3pm, and although some of the congregation wanted to enjoy every moment of sunshine before the service began, the pews were soon a flurry of furry excitement, gathered to hear the vicar Rev Jonathan Evans and his Curate Matt Martinson remind us all just how important our pets are…

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Weekend of Sport in HU17 Preview

October 9, 2009

With the weekend fast approaching here is some of the sport that has been featured on HU17.net HU17.net Beverley Sport Links Football Rubgy Union Rugby League Cricket Horse Racing Sponsored by Game Invader This weekend Hodgsons FC have week off and the Humber Colts are playing away in the cup. There is however plenty sporting action going on this weekend in Beverley with rugby and football teams in action across…

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Beverley Food Festival Video & Pics

October 4, 2009

The Beverley Food Festival was a great hit, crowds flocked to the Market Place which was transformed into food haven. In the specially erected marquee was  a food theatre all carefully managed by top local chef David Nowell of the Tickon Grange Hotel. Beverley Brass Band were on hand to entertain the crown with live music as they browsed the stalls which included one with a mountain of Brussels Sprouts….

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The Ragamuffins

October 1, 2009

Beverley musical pair John Burgess and Jerry O’Connell  also know as the Ragamuffins were joined by Tim Gaydon and Phil Barber as they set to work on the much awaited second album. The Ragamuffins who released ‘Our Beverley’ which is a collection of songs about the town are pushing all the stops to get their new album ‘Gallows Lane’ in shops by Christmas. The Ragamuffins John Burges & Jerry O’Connell…

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Beverley in Bloom Awards

September 29, 2009

Shop keepers, gardeners, schools and allotment owners from Beverley all gathered this evening at Norwood Methodist Church for the annual Beverley in Bloom awards. Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was on hand to present awards to the winners. Norwood Methodist Church was full with standing room only as Chris Dawson; Chairman of Beverley in Bloom along with the Mayor of Beverley handed out cups and certificates to the winners pausing…

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Beverley Town Handbell Ringers

September 28, 2009

The Beverley Town Handbell Ringers was formed in Febuary, 1981 and, by the loan of an old set of bells from Elland in the West Riding of Yorkshire, were able to set about raising funds to buy their present ‘long set’ two years later in August 1983. The Beverley Town Handbell Ringers play on a 132 set of Whitechapel bells which cover a wide range of octaves. The band is…

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