East Riding Sport and Play Development in partnership with Positive Futures and Beverley Youth Service ran a Youth Centre Football Festival at Longcroft School on Wednesday 1st September. Nine teams from all corners of the East Riding were competing to be crowned Youth Service Champions!! Teams came from Pocklington, Beverley, Withernsea, Driffeld and for the first time South Hunsley! The teams were split into 2 groups in a round robin…
The Humber Colts were beaten at home by Hodgsons FC Reserves 3 – 1 in a pre-season friendly that was watched by over a 100 people. The Colts took the lead which they held till half time, though Hodgsons scored three in the second half to claim the win. It was the first match in charge for management duo Dave Chillcott and Chris Whiting and their first victory in their…
Mill Lane United beat Swanfield 2 – 0 at Broadgates in a pre-season friendly. On target for United was Luke Thompson and Jordon Dexter who scored a goal each. Skipper Terry Jackson was withdrawn from the game after just ten minutes due to illness. Jackson who plays up front United is expected to make a full recovery and be fit for the start of the season in September. HU17.net Picture…
The Eager Beaver made it two out of two by beating Mill Lane United 3 – 1 at Longcroft School. The pick of the Beaver players was Rob West who scored two goals, with Jason Cattle also finding the net. 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…
Prospective students can find out what life at East Riding College is really like in a new short film. “This is the future” is a six-minute video featuring real students giving their opinions about the College, their course and their tutors. Produced by Brough-based JayJay Media, it features interviews and outtakes, with footage showing students working in the classroom and workshop, using the modern facilities and enjoying extra-curricular activities, such…
The Humber Colts beat Cherry Burton yesterday evening, although they required a penalty shoot out after the game finished all square at 1 – 1. On target for the Colts was Craig Ellis who gave the home side the lead with a tidy finish. Cherry Burton managed to force the equaliser, sending the game to spot kicks which the Humber Colts won 4 – 2. Rob Hunter said after the…
The Eager Beaver beat AFC Tickton 4 – 1 as they continued their build up to the new season. On target for the Beavers were Rob West with two goals, Liam Madden and Scott Vickers netted one each. The win was needed following back to back defeats and a will give Beverley’s newest side, The Eager Beaver, a much needed confidence boost. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
The Humber Colts made it two out of two wins as they continued their pre-season build up. The Colts won 3 – 1 against the Holgate Warriors, three goals from ‘Mikey Be’ and a sterling performance from Jay Fox were enough to give the Colts the edge. Colts manager, Tony Henderson said after the match: “Overall it was impressive. Stevie Walker and Gary Collins both gave it everything… and some.”…
Beverley Town Mohicans midfielder Alex Scott’s move to Hull City will be a massive loss for the club – but a huge gain for the Tigers. The local youngster has been handed a two-year contract with City after impressing at one of the club’s summer camps. The creative midfielder – an Everton fan who has been inspired by the punchy skills of Toffees’ ace Tim Cahill – has made the…
Beverley footballer Louis Bruce has his sights set on an England call-up. Louis, 16, from Lincoln Way, is heading to Derby next week to take part in trials for the England under-18s football team. He currently captains the Humberside Schools side and was nominated for the trials by his coach Cosi Basile. Louis hopes he can seize his big chance and lay down a marker for his future. He said:…
MW Sunday recorded their first win since the reverse fixture of this game back in week 2. Nick Carlingot back in the scoring grove with both goals as MW saw off Angel 2-0. MW now have the chance to put daylight between themselves and next weeks opponents NVA. Angel face second place AJ’s, but will need all 3 points to move off the bottom of the table. AJ’s v Depo…
Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a summer of free activities for children aged eight to 19 years old, with a variety of sports sessions available. Ultimate Frisbee will take place every Thursday, from 29 July until 2 September, from 1pm to 3pm, for eight to 16 year olds, on the field. The game is a non-contact invasion sport based on American football and netball but using a Frisbee. Football sessions…
Around 300 people were treated to a wonderful concert on the afternoon of Sunday 11th July in the grounds of Wassand Hall near Hornsea, by the East Riding Senior and Intermediate Wind Bands, the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra and the East Riding Percussion Ensemble. All performed to their usual high standard, with the Jazz Orchestra and the Percussion in particular putting on an excellent display. The Intermediate Wind Band…
Four Australian tourists were given the VIP treatment in Beverley today as part of their visit to their ‘twin’ town. Bruce and Chris Mann and Lorna and Rich Barrett-Leonard are on a month-long tour of the UK. And being from the small farming community of Beverley in Western Australia, they just had to stop off in the town as part of their tour. They were introduced to the Mayor of…
NEW AGE KURLING AT BEVERLEY LEISURE COMPLEX Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a free new age kurling taster session on Monday, 12 July. New age kurling is a form of the original game, but adapted to be played in a sports hall rather than on ice. The game can be played both able bodied and disabled participants and the sessions are available for all ages and abilities. The free taster…
Beverley Town FC held their annual 5-a-side and it was local side that won the cup. Althletico under the guidance of Gavin Northern who beat St Georges on penalties were crowned champions at Beaver Park on Sunday. Beverley RUFC put in a team who beat last season’s champions 8 Star 1 – 0 causing the biggest shock on the day! 8 Star, a side which feature a string of top…
This week, as part of the “Who wants to be an £ntrepeneur?” scheme for Young Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber – ‘The Associates’ start their “Golden Goal Challenge” tour of Hull in search of a champion “Golden Goal” kicker. Any individual or team who fancies their chances in a timed penalty shoot out is welcome to try winning the “Golden Goal” Challenge trophy. The Golden Goals Challenge has been devised by…
Mill Lane United showed off their impressive strength and depth. Beverley’s oldest football team was out in force at the Norwood Recreation Ground for their annual presentation night. The club had invited the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot and Les Ford of the Beverley Lions. The Beverley Lions have awarded the side a grant which will be used to improve facilities at their ground Broadgates. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
