Although a major employer for many years in Beverley, little obvious evidence remains of the once thriving shipbuilding industry on Beverley Beck. Walk along the Beck towards the River Hull, though, and plenty can be seen of the shipyard and ancillary industries that played an enormous role in the growth of the fishing port of Hull. Cook, Welton and Gemmell Ltd owned the shipyard at the Grovehill site from 1902…
Scott Clark Electrical
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Bonuses are a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Farmers
MP says rural payment staff bonuses are a ‘kick in the teeth’ for farmers Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, today described news staff at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) had received almost £2 million in bonuses as a woeful use of public money. Since being set up in 2005 the RPA, charged with organising the payment of European subsidies to farmers, has consistently been in the headlines for…
Poetry in Emotion
Anyone struggling to profess their love this Valentines Day might find inspiration in a visit to the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service. One of the many documents held in the archives is the notebook of Margaret Elizabeth Whiteing of Beverley, dating back to 1909. Inside is poetry which, among other subjects, refers to love, and also compassion for others. Margaret Whiteing was born on August 7, 1887, and…
Soccer Sixes Plays on Despite the Snow
Even a snowy, wind swept night could not stop the teams turning our for what was an entertaining evening of Soccer Sixes football. After 20 mins of line sweeping and hunting for half way spots, the matches eventually got underway. The first match saw top of the table Waterside v AJ’s, who turned up a man down and hoping the game would be called off. The returning Phil Clark broke…
Hancock & Gardiner Missing for Chester Visit
Chester RFC are the visitors to Beaver Park this weekend for the twice rearranged game in National League 3 (North). Beverley RUFC lost the corresponding game at Chester early in the season although they felt hard done by that day losing both Junior Tupai to a broken wrist and Goran Jelencic to concussion, very early in the game. Thankfully both have recovered well and have been influential in the Beavers’recent…
MP Calls on PM to Explain Unfair Health Funding
Graham Stuart MP has accused the Prime Minister of avoiding answering questions on the unfair health funding in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The Beverley and Holderness MP was called on by the Speaker to ask a question during Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons. Graham asked the PM: “Health funding is skewed to younger, urban Labour voting areas at the expense of older, rural constituencies such…
Lessons in Business for Budding Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs of the future have been getting tips about starting a new business as part of their course. Peter Connor, a director of performance improvement business consultants Connor Newman Ltd, worked with the BTEC National Diploma Business students on business ideas, business plans and investments. Every student came up with a business idea and each will present their businesses to a ‘Dragons Den’ style panel at the end of their…
All New Basketball League at Bishop Burton College
Something fast and new is on offer at Bishop Burton College where a new Humber Sports Partnership ‘Basketball League’ was launched. Elliot Hakner, Basketball Development Officer said; “We do not currently have a team from Beverley in the league though we are hoping to run some events in Beverley to generate some interest and hopefully get a team playing from Beverley.” To find out more about Basketball in the area…
1960’s Beverley at the Beverley Guildhall
A new exhibition opens this week at the Beverley Guildhall, entitled ‘1960s Beverley.’ As the title suggests, this exhibition looks at how the town was influenced by the 1960s in terms of aspects such as planning changes, fashion, music and new innovations. Fiona Jenkinson, Curator of the Beverley Guildhall, said: “We decided to take a different approach to Beverley’s history this time, but this has been a difficult exhibition to…
Schools’ Music Service Winter Concert at Longcroft School
Pictures from the Schools’ Music Service & Friends of East Riding Youth Orchestras Winter Concert held at Longcroft School. There were performances by East Riding Intermediate Wind Band, East Riding Percussion Ensemble, and East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=417] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Beverley AC Perform Well in Ferriby 10
Last Sunday’s Ferriby 10 was designated as Beverley AC’s first handicap race of 2010 and 29 athletes from the club joined the 500-strong field to tackle the challenging 10-mile course which starts and finishes at Skidby Mill. With temperatures just above zero runners soon warmed up as they climbed the hills out of Skidby and then Little Weighton. Beverley’s leading male runner, James Pearson, continued his excellent form and marked…
Half Term Activities at Beverley Leisure Centre
Beverley Leisure Centre is running various fun activities for children aged five to 12 throughout the February school half-term (15 to 19 February). These sessions, which are pay and play ones, run daily 2pm – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday of half-term, and cost £3.40 per session. Tuesday Bouncy castle and dodgeball Wednesday Urban street dance class Thursday Bouncy castle, parachute games and Frisbee fun Friday Roller…
Equissage Discovery Championship First Round
Showjumping pictures from the Equissage Discovery Championship, First Round and the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice, First Round held at Bishop Burton College. Riders at the event in the Equestrian Centre include Philip Curtis, Emma Stoker and Pippa Allen. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=415] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Scunthorpe Vs Beverley RUFC U13’s
Beverley RUFC managed to turn recent good performances into a well-deserved victory over their hosts after beating the weather on Sunday. A delayed kick off, due to frost, saw the visitors tackle tricky conditions with a much better attitude despite going 5-0 down to an early try. Beverley RUFC got back into the game with aggressive defence producing a series of errors from Scunthorpe and Rob Parker capitalising to touch…
The Vagina Monologues
A group of young women that includes the mother of organiser Annie Kirkman are currently rehearsing as they prepare to perform ‘The Vagina Monologues’ in three different locations in Beverley later this month. Based on author Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Interviews” conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories….
Records from Tailor’s Shop Preserved
Although by no means a defunct practice, having tailor-made clothes is less common than it used to be. Thankfully, the memory of an East Riding tailor’s shop, Brown’s of Beverley, will now be preserved. A collection of documents relating to this family business has been deposited with the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service, based at the Treasure House in Beverley. Collections Officer Sam Bartle said: “This is an…
‘Peace and War’ Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church Beverley
In partnership the Beverley Town Council and the Defence School of Transport, the largest driver training school in the world, has organised an exclusive Art Exhibition. The exhibition ‘Piece and War’ will be held in Beverley late February, featuring a selection of works from a number of artists that include, Professor Ken Howard, (Royal Academy) John Yardley & David Curtis (Royal Institute of Art). Through a collection of art it…