A Beverley youngster has been given a dream opportunity to make his mark with Premier League giants Arsenal. St Nicholas Primary School pupil Keiran Franciosy, nine and a dedicated Gooner, has been asked to join the Arsenal Soccer School Advance Centre after successfully completing a trial at Longcroft School on Friday. It comes on the back of an excellent performance from the Beverley lad and his Westella and Willerby team…
On Wednesday 6th July the eight members of the East Riding Senior Percussion Ensemble and their director Chris Sykes, travelled to Birmingham to participate in the National Festival of Music for Youth. The group performed two works in the Recital Hall of Birmingham Conservatoire and were highly praised for their “exciting and full- blooded performance”. The adjudicators acknowledged that the group played with “a great sense of style, good individual…
Janie Dyson’s friends and family will honour her memory at a special charity night after she passed away following a brave battle against cancer. Janie was just 40 when she lost her valiant fight against the disease last Sunday (29 May). A night had already been organised at Beverley Rugby Club on Saturday 11 June in a bid to raise much-needed funds to help Janie’s family cover the costs of…
Alison Booth, a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor with Guide Dogs, based in Reed House, Annie Reed Road, Beverley, blogs on HU17.net about the important role she and her team play in placing the right, trained blind dog with the right new owner. My dogs are now at the point where they are ready to be matched to a suitable visually impaired person. Matching the correct dog with the correct owner…
Members of the Royal British Legion celebrated their 90th anniversary by parading through Beverley today. They were joined by local dignatories, councillors and members of the public on a parade from North Bar Within, through into Saturday Market where the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Hon. Mrs Susan Cunliffe–Lister and Col. Paul Ash, Commandant of DST Leconfield, took the salute at Market Cross. From there they proceeded…
Beverley-based opticians Eyesite is playing a major role in ensuring the next generation of Hull City stars are more prepared than ever for the rigours of top-level sport. Eyesite, who have branches in Cottingham and Hedon as well as at 13a Saturday Market, have teamed up with the Tigers to provide the latest in eye-testing techniques to their players. Senior players have already undergone rigorous tests to ensure their vision…
Family and friends of the late Matt Graham are hosting another charity fundraising event in his memory. Last year, they paid tribute to Matt’s life on what would have been his 18th birthday with a successful event at Beverley Memorial Hall. This year, family and friends are raising money for The Samaritans with a family fun day at Beverley Rugby Club’s Beaver Park ground on Sunday, 29 May from noon….
Hundreds of young athletes showed the future of middle distance running is bright in Beverley and East Yorkshire today. The town’s young runners turned out in force for the B&A Scaffolding 2k Fun Run, which took place in the grounds of Beverley Leisure Centre, ahead of the Hall Construction Beverley 10k. Beverley Athletic Club runners were to the fore in the race, with Jessica Chapman, who was named talented performer…
A big crowd enjoyed an Easter Sunday to remember when Hodgsons FC and Beverley ARLC clashed in a charity football/ rugby league extravaganza at Beverley Leisure Centre. The touchline was crammed with supporters of both clubs – plus a fair number of neutrals – enjoying a beer or five on another lovely spring day. And they weren’t let down by the quality of sport on display. The two teams first…
Beverley Racecourse’s first meeting of the season was blessed by fantastic weather on the Westwood. Thousands of punters enjoyed the conditions for the suitably named ‘Spring Into Racing At Beverley’ meeting. Among those making the most of a superb day of racing were former Hull City captain Ian Ashbee, BBC Radio Humberside legend David Burns and Beverley ARLC manager Richard Shaw. The racing got off to a slightly muted start…
Beverley Town Mohicans were on song as they thrashed Westella and Willerby Juniors 4-0 in the Myton League. On a cool dry day, Mohicans needed to play their best football to overcome a top side in Westella, who have many Hull City trialists in their ranks. The game started at a quick pace and strong challenges from Will Woods, Louie Kelly, Dan Naldrett and Will Collingwood set the standard for…
Beverley Town Mohicans U13 deservedly gained promotion to the Myton League last season after some fantastic team and individual performances. Realising the step up in quality, manager Dave Collingwood looked at ways of developing his team further. He said; “I’ve got a fantastic bunch of kids and I’m proud of them all, every single player has something special to offer. I have coached many of them from the age of…
Parking throughout the area could become the responsibility of East Riding of Yorkshire Council from October if councillors vote in favour of proposals next week. On Tuesday, 18 January, the cabinet of East Riding of Yorkshire Council will consider whether the authority will apply for Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) powers from the Department for Transport (DfT). At present more than 85 per cent of local authority districts within in England…
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the heavy snow fall, tomorrow’s full day youth orchestra rehearsal at the Hexagon Music Centre has been CANCELLED. Please can you let other members know. Pictures: Youth Orchestra’s Christmas Concert held at Hull City Hall 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…
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…
Strawberry, one of East Yorkshire’s leading marketing and design agencies, is celebrating the success of its recent fund raising drive in support of breast cancer research. Strawberry, along with six of its clients including Gosschalks Solicitors, MKM, Dee, Atkinson & Harrison, Green Planet Solutions, Abbey Medical Group and BSC Solutions, gave its website a bright pink make over and raised over £1,400 for Breast Cancer Campaign’s: Wear it Pink Day…
The image of the local bobby riding around the countryside on a bicycle on a hazy English summer afternoon is often the memory many people have of policemen and women of the past. But is this a true reflection? People can now judge for themselves as East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service is pleased to announce the availability of the East Riding Constabulary archive. This marvellous…
Beverley Racecourse held their final meeting of the season at the Westwood course. Some of the big names in racing were there, including Paul Hanagan, Ted Durcan, Haley Turner, Kieren Fallon and Joe Fanning. Also at the track was the man responsible for guiding Hull City to the Premiership, former manager Phil Brown. The 3.30 final feature race of the season, ‘The Violet and Eddie Smith Memorial Conditions Stakes’, was…
