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…
Sally Metcalfe of Beverley Prosecuted for Benefit Fraud
A Beverley resident has been handed a conditional discharge after admitting benefit fraud. Sally Metcalfe, of Norwood Grove, Beverley, had failed to declare that she had been in receipt of a student loan and grant. Mrs Metcalfe continued to receive benefits and fraudulently claimed £2,580.56 housing benefit between September 2008 and June 2009. The student loan was discovered via a data matching exercise and a subsequent investigation led by East…
AFC Tickton Veterans Vs East County Veterans FC
Pictures from the match featuring veterans of the game that saw AFC Tickton Veterans take on East County Veterans FC at Mill Lane United’s Ground, Broadgates in Beverley. In goal for County was a 53 year old chap who shouted from his box ‘This is the first time I have played in 12 years’ before remarking that that the pitch was like concrette! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Beverley Utd Vs West Lee FC
Pictures from the Sunday premier League match between Beverley United and West Lee FC. The football match, which was played at Longcroft School on the 3G pitch went the way of the visitors West Lee FC who won 3 – 1. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=413] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Beverley Town Mohicans V Beverley Whitestar
With the very cold weather causing many pitches to be frozen it was a wise decision to book the 3G pitch at Longcroft. Beverley Town Mohicans were in confident mood and started very well with Louie Kelly and Jamie Spence pressuring Whitestars’ midfield and gained possession for Dan Naldrett to thread a ball through for Alex Stock to hold off a challenge and score in the corner within 40 seconds….
Mill Lane United Vs The Beaver
In a all Beverley showdown the spoils were shared as Mill Lane United played out a 2 – 2 draw against the Beaver. Warmsley and Christie were on target for Mill Lane United with Stew Scott and Dixon netting for the Beaver. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=411] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Humber Colts Vs Cottingham Forest
The Humber Colts got back to winning ways smashing Cottingham Forest 7 – 3 in the league. The Humber Colts had the game won in the first half and took a quick fire three goal lead that killed off any hopes Forest had of winning. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=410] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Beverley Whitestar Bull Dogs Vs Anlaby Road Rangers
Beverley Whitestar Bull Dogs were in action at Longcroft School on the 3G pitch, the under 13’s side were never in trouble beating Anlaby Road Rangers 9 – 1 in the Hull Boys Sunday League. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=409] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Soul Patrol @ Bar Fusion
Bar Fusion in Beverley held an evening of live entertainment with Soul Patrol performing. The band that as the name suggests kept the party goers happy with their music. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=408] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Reloaded @ The Norwood Recreation Ground
Reloaded performed in Beverley this evening at the Norwood Recreation Ground, the event is to help highlight an under used venue. As soon as ban started playing the dance floor quickly filled as the group belted out tune after tune. Tom Anderson, Norwood Recreation Ground Committee Member, Lawn Bowls Champion & former boxer… HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV Vs Hullensians
Exclusive pictures from the rugby game this Saturday featuring Beverley RUFC 2nd XV, who played a strong looking Hullensians. The match was switched to Beaver Park at the last minute though home advantage was not enough. Michael Procter getting ready to make the tackle for Beverley 2nd XV at Beaver Park HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=406] HU17.net…
Beverley RUFC Vs Middlesbrough RUFC
Beverley RUFC were back playing at their home ground Beaver Park after the long lay off, a good crowd turned out to see the match as Beverley hosted Middlesbrough RUFC in the league. Full Match Report – Beverley 14 Middlesbrough 13 Not a match that will linger long in anybody’s memory but in the end a satisfactory day for Beverley who ground out a narrow victory to move up to…
Mill Lane Utd Vs Gilberdyke
Pictures form the game at Broadgates that saw Mill Lane United take on Gilberdyke in the league. The game which was a mid table clash was the first Mill Lane United had played at home in some weeks. Mill Lane United had players missing Bobby Collins was still sidelined with Terry Jackson playing with slight injury. Players returning included Danny Mac and Danny Cattle to help booster the side. Mill…
Hodgsons FC Vs AFC Goods Office
Hodgsons FC are quickly becoming the forgotten club in Beverley with this being the first game for championship contenders since 12th December. Hodgsons FC hosted AFC Goods Office in the league at the Beverley Leisure Centre in a game they just could not afford to loose though despite taking the lead the visitors score two goals in the last 10 minutes with the final score being 2 – 4. Game,…
Fire Fighters Pull an Engine Round Beverley
Fire-Fighters from Beverley Fire Station have begun their mammoth task of pulling a 14 tonne fire engine around our historic town. Setting off a few minutes late the guys soon picked up speed leaving many behind them including those with collection buckets. This morning they were at Beverley Fire Station bright and early cleaning the engines and preparing for the challenge. Shamus Harrison who is the man behind the fund…
Bebe Vox Performs in Beverley Schools
Bebe Vox was in Beverley performing live in two different Beverley Schools. The talented singer who is set to release a single on the 26th April got the kids rocking! Bebe spoke with HU17.net saying: “I am touring 100 schools across the UK doing assemblies to promote myself and my new single and doing as many gigs as I can.” “All I dreamed about is being a singer, my songs…
Longcroft School Prom Dress Evening
In association with “Simply Elliegance” – a hire company in Sproatley – FOLS presented a Prom Dress Fashion show with great success. The evening began with an introduction from Ellie Birch (the owner) – escorted onto the stage by Tom Blanchard and Jack Leigh (both yr 11) in full tuxedo! Compare Sheenagh Rollison (chair of FOLS), donning a maroon evening gown, was escorted by her 15yr old son Matt, introducing…