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Some exciting rugby but not a lot of quality in a game where the win might have gone either way. In the end it was more woe for Beverley RUFC at Beaver Park. They not only lost a match they would have hoped to win but they suffered yet more injuries to senior players. With little experienced backup to call on the situation now looks ominous, particularly with a trip…
Hodgsons FC Reserves were beaten 3 – 0 at the Beverley Leisure Centre by Reckits Reserves. The defeat leaves the Tanners second string 5th in the East Riding County League Division One. Photos by Paul LInton & Matthew Linton [nggallery id=1764]
On Sunday 18th September the Defence School of Transport sponsored the annual cricket match between Beverley Ladies and the Hull Hawkes. The Hull Hawkes are a team of Visually Impaired (VIS) players from all over the North of England coached by Robert Todd at Norwood Park, home of Beverley Town CC. They play with a large ball which contains bells to enable them to gauge where the ball is. They…
After playing top team Skirlaugh last week, today’s game would be just as hard against the mighty West Hull. The Braves started the game so determined with strong passing moves to put immediate pressure on the visiting side. Beverley was definitely up for the challenge despite having some key players out through illness and holidays. Keegan Bartlett kicked the ball across the width of the pitch to challenge their defence…
The blue and golds managed to field a much beefier side at last weekend and with a little more concentration when they led 20-16 with 20 minutes to go,could well have taken their first league points of the season. They paraded two new signings in second rowers Nathan Wilkinson and Steve White and also welcomed back Gavin Proctor and Steve Davidson to the fold. The hosts took the lead with…
Staurday saw Mill Lane United welcome Pinefleet to Broadgates for their first home fixture of the season, and on a lovely late summers day, the home side produced some sparkling football. Mill Lane United welcomed back Fenella Scutt back into the defence after her absence last week, renewing her partnership with captain Olivia Nassau and protecting Jessica Wright in goal. Millie Sharp, Grace Fletcher & Natalie Bell once more lined…
Beverley’s Holly Bentham travelled to Bradford to compete in the Yorkshire under 12 years Judo Championships on Saturday 24th September. After an exhausting day of intense action Holly came away with the silver medal, missing the coveted gold medal by the narrowest of margins. Determined to build on other successes achieved this year, Holly began in fine style defeating the eventual champion in a close fought contest, which concluded when…
Beverley’s Class of the 80’s, has funded yet another local cause. One of the event organisers Kerri Harold went along to present Beverley Town Mohicans with their new kit, proudly sponsored with money raised from the disco held at the Beverley Memorial Hall in February. Kerri said; “It is really rewarding to be able to give something to these dedicated young lads.” “They turn out in all weather, as do…
Beverley went into this game full of confidence after a recent run of good results. However Bransholme proved to be stiff opposition in a game that had many twists and turns. The first half was mainly played in the Bransholme half, with Town playing down hill and down wind Bransholme struggled to get past the half way line and create any clear cut chances. Town took the lead mid way…
The 31st Great North Run took place last Sunday and nine athletes from Beverley Athletic Club joined more than 38,000 other runners at the start on the central motorway in Newcastle. World 5000 metre champion Mo Farah fired the starting pistol while the Red Arrows made a diamond-formation fly-past over the start line. If you like the big race atmosphere this was the place to be on Sunday morning. Most…
Beverley Racecourse held its final meeting for the year. Jockey Silvestre De Sousa had a good day at the track as he rode three winners on the day. The Violet And Eddie Smith Memorial Conditions Stakes feature race was won by in for Internationaldebut ridden by Paul Midgley. (IRE) [nggallery id=1748]
Following their disappointing performance at Morley last Saturday where Beverley RUFC, once again fielded a patched up, depleted side and went down by 26 points to 7, they get the chance to make amends when they entertain Lymm at Beaver Park, kick off 3 p.m. Despite the fact that they hope to be in a position to field a more familiar looking side, Beverley RUFC know that they will not…
Hull College Girls beat Walkington 2 – 1 at Longcroft School. Goals from Elisha Robinson and Charley Parkin ensure the girls got off to a winning start as in their first league match in the Hull Boys Sunday League. [nggallery id=1745]
A hugely disappointing day. Beverley RUFC never seem to do themselves justice at Morley but they seldom play quite as poorly as they did today. They bore little resemblance to the side that finished so impressively last week against Penrith and the only surprise was that they did not concede a lot more than twenty six points. Morley played with exuberance and dash from start to finish while Beverley RUFC…
The blue and golds conceded their Yorkshire Cup tie away to Thorne Moorends. A decision was taken in midweek not to go taking in to account the youthfulness of the side. Coach Richard Shaw commented; “We have just played two matches against very physical opposition a third in a row against far higher ranked opposition could have put some of our youngsters off for goodl” Secretary Keith Deyes added; ”We…
Beverley Town have made it through to the second round of the League Cup though needed penalties to do so. Town were drawn away to Bransholme Athletic but the match was moved to the Norwood Recreation Ground to meet the Humber Premier League requirements. Jimmy Symes opened the scoring for Beverley Town but Athletic got on level terms midway through the second half. As Beverley pushed forward Syme went through…
Hall Road Rangers Reserves have climbed up to second in the Humber Premier League after smashing Hodgsons FC 7 – 2 at Longcroft School. The Tanners took a two goal lead in the game though Rangers turned the tables scoring seven without reply. Hodgsons and Rangers both had players sent off after a rash challenge by Shaun Gibson late on saw players from both sides come together. The defeat leaves…
Lois Brown is 17 and currently studying in her 2nd year for A levels at Beverley High and Beverley Grammar School. She is currently ranked No 1 in England in the junior u78kg class, is on the England talent development squad and recently represented Great Britain in Hungary at the European Judo Cup. Lois was selected to fight for England at the UK School Games, in a four day event…