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Beverley Town Cricket Club under-13s fell just two runs short of what would have been a memorable victory over Driffield at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Chasing 92 for victory against their rivals from the Wolds, Beverley were bowled out for 90 with just two balls to go in the final over. Batting first, Driffield racked up 91-8 off their 20 overs, Luke Clarke top scoring with an unbeaten 28 and…
Hodgsons FC ended the season with their heads held high though without the cup they had travelled to Bridlington to win. Riccall United settled quicker and scored three without reply to win the Senior Cup. Two strikes in the first half and one in the second half ended any hopes of a double for the Beverley side. Hodgsons struggled to create chances though came closest to scoring late in the…
Elite jockey Frankie Dettori was once again racing in Beverley. Dettori found time to sign autographs and pose for pictures as he claimed another win riding Dance East in the New Minster Grandstand Maiden Stakes. Full results form the days racing at Beverley Racecourse can be found here. Left side: Leader Of The Land winner of the Lucky in Love Night 17 June Handicap – Lucky in Love HU17.net Picture…
Beverley cricketer Ashley Godber has revealed the secret behind his remarkable 10-wicket haul – a two week, self-imposed alcohol ban. Ashley, 40, of Megson Way, Beverley, joined a select band of bowlers when he took a magnificent 10 for 12 for Cherry Burton CC against Newport 2nds in Division Two of the East Riding Independent League. And whether it was co-incidence or not, Ashley, the advertising director of Adrenaline Advertising,…
The 1st XI’s poor start to the season continued with a 10-wicket hammering at home to Easingwold. Alan Acklam was undefeated on 18 and Faisal Abid made 10 but the team folded without any other resistance and made only 49 runs. Easingwold made light work of their modest target to ensure an early finish. Beverley Town Cricket Club 1st XI lost to Easingwold by 10 wickets HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Hundreds of people turned out in Beverley on Sunday to watch the annual 10k road race organised by Beverley Athletic Club. A record 1089 runners completed the testing course in cool and damp conditions. Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC won the race for a record tenth time, finishing in 31.42 and beating last year’s winner Tony Valentine of Bolton United Harriers by almost a minute. The pair had run…
It’s taken less than a year for Beverley’s newest football team to make an indelible mark on the local football scene. Swinemoor Estate side Humber Colts have clinched the Division 5 Wyke title of the Hull Men’s Sunday League a scarcely credible 10 months after they were founded, after bottom side Outdoor Living pulled out of their final match of the season. Winning 19 and losing just two of 22…
The Humber Colts were confirmed Division 5 Wyke champions in their first season. The Colts were all set to play their final match of the season when they received a call less then an hour before kick off advising them Outdoor Living could not filed a side. The Humber Colts were awarded the points and with them came confirmation of the title. Manager Tony Henderson said; “We are pleased to…
Pictures from the Beverley Leisure Centre where as part of the Beverley 10K runners of all ages and ability took part in a 2K Fun Run. First boy over the line was Peter McGill of Beverley Athletic Club with the first girl being Nicole Dawson also of Beverley Athletic Club. Peter McGill of Beverley Athletic Club finishing first in the Beverley 2K Fun Run HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
More action showing the runners who took part in Sundays Beverley 10K which was sponsored by Hall Construction Group. Runners included Super Heroes Batman & Robin though it was Batman who was first across the line. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=638] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley 10K sponsors Hall Construction Group entered thirteen runners into the event. Martin Hall who is a keen runner and a member of Beverley AC was back in action and despite an injury scare was able to complete the race. All thirteen runners from Hall Construction made it through round, Martin said after the race; “This is the first time we have entered a team into the Beverley 10K, hopefully…
Pictures from the Beverley 10K sponsored by Hall Construction Group featuring runners from the Beverley Athletic Club who were lucky enough to run while other members marshalled the course. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=636] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Staff family and friends from arvato took part in the Beverley 10K raising money for The Prince’s Trust. These pictures are of their runners going through course and at the finish line. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=635] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
The annual Beverley 10K, sponsored by Hall Construction Group was this afternoon won by former Beverley Athletic Club member Darran Bilton. Bilton was up front from the start and was the first to pass through North Bar and first over the line with a time of 31.42 claiming his 10th Beverley 10K title. Darran’s reward for was FREE entry to the Beverley 10K for life! Above: Darran Bilton passes through…
Action from the Norwood Recreation Ground where Beverley Town Cricket Club 4th team took on Wawne CC. Beverley Town Cricket 4th XI 178 for 7 Wawne 138 all out Opener James Broekhuizen (40) played some nice shots before being well caught at slip and junior player Rob Wicks continued his excellent start to the season with 24. Gareth Richardson and Aidan Thorburn began the onslaught with Richardson hitting four sixes…
Rugby league action pictures from this afternoon featuring Beverley ARLC and Hull Isberg. Beverley ARLC won 36 – 26 at the Beverley Leisure Centre and made it through to the final of the Bombers Leading Cup at the expense Hull Isberg despite going behind twice in the match. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=634] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Hodgsons FC final league game of the season, and a win was required to clinch the East Riding County Premier League Title. The ‘tanners’ did it in fantastic style. A convincing 7-1 away win against North Cave ensured the Beverley side pipped Bridlington based Artfuldodger by 2 points. It took only 5 minutes before Hodgsons scored the opening goal. Leading scorer Adam Foster lobbed the keeper in superb fashion. Minutes…
Hodgsons FC were this evening confirmed as champions, the Tanners needed victory to secure the championship and did it in style beating North Cave Reserves 7 -1 at North Cave Playing Fields. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=630] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size