Bishop Burton College Rural Business Conference to examine climate change issues in response to Government’s new food strategy Bishop Burton College is offering a free conference to farmers and rural businesses who want to find out more about the challenges they face from climate change, food security and population growth. The event, entitled: ‘Heading Towards the Perfect Storm’ Climate Change, Population and Food Production, will be held at the College…
Postman Dave Got the Job Done
Despite the bad weather each morning Postman Dave was out delivering the mail to the homes on his Beverley round. Speaking to Dave he explained; “All of us got into the sorting office for as normal despite the weather on Saturday. The mail had got through too and everyone was keen to get out there and deliver the mail to homes across Beverley.” As people were sledging on the Westwood…
Hastings Confident Break Will Not Effect Form
With a weekend that saw all the field sports cancelled HU17.net spoke with Chairman of Hodgsons FC, Lee Hastings asking how he feels the break from playing may effect his sides performance when they finally return to action. Hastings said “I don’t see this lay off as a problem. The team are taking a well deserved break at the moment after a hectic start to the campaign. With a fully…
Beverley Economy & Tourism Group
A new Beverley Economy & Tourism Group met for the first time on Tuesday 24th November, bringing together representatives from East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Beverley Chamber of Trade, Beverley’s tourism attractors, Beverley Rugby Club, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire and Beverley Town Council amongst others. This was an opportunity to bring people together to discuss what a group of people with enthusiasm and passion for their town can do…
Health Funding Leaves the East Riding in the Cold Says MP
Health funding formula leaves the East Riding out in the cold says MP. EVERY man woman and child in Beverley and Holderness has less spent on their health than nearly anywhere in the rest of the country, according to evidence revealed by Graham Stuart MP. Residents are hit twice as the Primary Care Trust receives around £85 less per person than the national average because it falls foul of a…
Graham Stuart MP to Meet With East Riding College
MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, is to meet with the head of East Riding College as moves continue to secure its move to new premises in Flemingate. Above: Flemingate, the site where the college is hoping to develop a new campus for learning Graham is meeting with Derek Branton, the college principal and John Doris, director of resources, on Friday. The college has been planning to move from…
Sunday Sledging at Beverley Westwood
These pictures from today show lots of people having fun sledging on the hills of the Beverley Westwood. Once again hundreds of people were out making the most of the snow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=370] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Kitesurfing on the Beverley Westwood
Mark Ratford was out on the Beverley Westwood this afternoon Kitesurfing, Mark explained; “I’ve been flying kites for around 7 years now and belong to a club known as Fraisthorpe Flyers based at Fraisthorpe near Bridlington. The activity is know as Snowkiting, it basically involves using a kite to pull yourself around, in this case on the snow. You can use a wheeled Landboard ,Buggy,Ski’s or even go out Kitesurfing…
Winter Sports on Beverley Westwood
With the snow and it was no surprise to see so many people on Beverley Westwood with their sledges. Hundreds of people took advantage of the snow and flocked to the Westwood knowing full well it would have some great sledge runs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=368] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Beverley Saturday Market Reduced Service
Beverley Market may have been officially closed though this morning a handful of traders have braved the elements to open up their stalls. Malcolm Pattison, The Black Sheep Meat Company and East Riding Country Pork were some of the stalls which for them it was business as usual. This was only the second time in forty years the Market had been closed due to bad weather and given the snow…
Swinemoor Lane and Hull Bridge Road
As snow fell on Friday afternoon Swinemoor Lane and Hull Bridge Road ground to a halt. As dozens of people had to brave the adverse weather to get to their destinations the heavens opened and it snowed for 3 hours solid. The snow plough driver told me it took him nearly one hour to get from the council depot to the level crossings on Norwood. Car drivers were being extra…
Beverley Racecourse & Views of Beverley
It is amazing to think that Beverley Racecourse will be opening again in less then four months time when you see it in its current state, a 4 or 5 inches under snow. Beverley Racecourse looks more like an alpine ski resort then a race track; let’s hope it all melts by Ladies Day, either way it looks very different with the concrette covered in the white stuff. HU17.net Picture…
Schools’ Music Service’s Music Rehearsals Cancelled
All the East Riding School’s Music Service’s orchestral and ensemble rehearsals, scheduled for Saturday 9th January at Longcroft Lower School and St Mary’s Primary School in Beverley, have been cancelled due to bad weather. Further details of any other changes to the rehearsal schedule will be issued at a later date.
Weather Brings Woodhall Way to a Standstill
Motorists faced long delays as traffic was backed up in Beverley with cars at a stand still on Woodhall Way. A broken down vehicle only added to troubles already caused by the weather as people struggled to get to their destinations. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=364] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
Beverley’s Saturday Market Cancelled
In a press release sent out today by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to close Saturday Market this weekend has deeply upset and angered Beverley’s Market Traders, the press release issued reads; The East Yorkshire Council has regretfully had to cancel the Saturday market in Beverley town centre tomorrow, 9 January, because of the adverse weather conditions. The conditions would not be safe for those setting up the stalls and…
Sledging on Beverley Westwood
With the snow Beverley Westwood is busy place as fun seekers make use of anything to slide down the slopes. This group had a canoe that had been carefully adapted among other things that also included an old air bed which were used as very effective sledges. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=363] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Longcroft School Presentation Evening 2009/10
Former and current students of Longcroft School and Performing Arts College gathered at University of Hull’s Middleton Hall for their annual presentation night. Despite the bad weather that has forced many events to be cancelled in the area Headteacher Mrs Hughes was determined that this Longcrofts School Presentation Evening would go ahead and the pupils would receive their deserved recognition for their achievements. Guest of Honour Mr Jeremy Thorne addresses…
Beverley from St Mary’s Church Bell Tower
These images were taken from the roof of the bell tower at St Mary’s Church Beverley. The pictures taken this afternoon show the snow covered Beverley Westwood, Beverley Racecourse and roof tops of the town centre. Also images showing Manor Road, Norwood, Durham Ox, New Walk and Beverley Minster. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=361] HU17.net Picture Gallery:…