Beverley Minster was full and filled with sound of music and around 500 people as the East Riding Schools’ Music Service hosted a their second festive concert in as many days. BBC Look North were also at the Minster, as the giving the children a unique opportunity to perform live on the BBC1. The Christmas Concert featured The East Riding String Training Orchestra, The East Riding Intermediate String Ensemble, The…
A Slice of Iron Age Technology Coming to Beverley
The Treasure House, Beverley, is this week taking delivery of a superb replica of one of the swords from the South Cave Weapons Cache, a unique collection of Iron Age swords and spears found by metal detectorists in 2002. The sword and scabbard have been produced by Roland Williamson of Cheltenham-based firm Bodgit & Bendit, which makes high quality reproductions of historical artefacts from a variety of time periods. Roland…
Christmas Concert With Eleanor Tomlinson
There was barely an empty seat in Hull City Hall on Sunday evening with over 900 people enjoyed East Riding Schools’ Music Service annual Christmas Concert. The East Ridding Youth Orchestra, East Riding Senior Wind Band, Swinemoor Primary School Choir
Christmas Services at Beverley Minster
Information and times of special services that will be held at the Beverley Minster during the festive period for 2009 Sunday, 20th December Churches together in Beverley Carol Service, Beverley Minster, 6.30pm Thursday, 24th December, Christmas Eve 2.30pm Crib service for families and children 3.30pm Crib service for families and children (repeated) 6.30pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Friday, 25th December, Christmas Day 8.00am Holy…
Birkenhead Park Vs Beverley RUFC
Beverley RUFC’s unbeaten run ended in disappointing fashion with a lacklustre defeat loosing 19 – 10 at Birkenhead Park who now move above them in the table. This was just one of those days for Beverley RUFC whose game was error-strewn from start to finish. After their recent good form they were probably due for an off-day and this was certainly it. They were under pressure from the start as…
Festival of Christmas Attracts Massive Crowds
The Beverley Christmas Festival was a great success 1000’s of people came to enjoy a wide range of live street acts, bands and to shop at the special Christmas Market with many traders dressing in Victorian costumes. The Beverley Lions were at Market Cross where people were invited for a small donation to light a candle for a loved one. This year’s Beverley Festival of Christmas, was a resounding success,…
Humber Colts Vs Parkers FC
The Humber Colts continue to win this Sunday beating Parkers FC 5 – 1. Mike Clackson bagged a hat trick with Tom Moore and Craig Ellis both getting a goal each. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=339] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley ARLC Vs Reckitts
Pictures from the match at the Beverley Leisure Centre that saw Beverley ARLC take on Ricketts in the league, Beverley ARLC were however narrowly beaten by Reckitts. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=334] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Town Vs Hessle Rangers
Hessle Rangers were came to Beverley today as they played a high flying Beverley Town side at the Norwood Recreation Ground in a cracking game of football. Beverley Town won 2 – 0 and remain second in the Humber Premier League two points off the leaders Hornsea Town though Bevelrey Town have three games in hand. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
St Mary’s Church Christmas Concert
The Town Council assembled a festive feast of entertainment providing a free afternoon for residents and visitors to Beverley, the concert held at St Mary’s Church featured, The Regimental Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistics Corps (Volunteers), St Mary’s Church Choir, Beverley Town Hand Bell Ringers and the children of St Mary’s Primary School. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV Vs Scunthorpe RUFC
Pictures from the rugby match that featured Beverley RUFC 2nd XV take on Scunthorpe at Beaver Park on Saturday though it was the visitors who were the dominant side with Scunthorpe RUFC picking up the the win. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=338] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Hodgsons FC Vs Easington Utd Reserves
Hodgsons FC were back at home in the league as they looked to continue their winning ways the Beverley Leisure Centre as they faced Easington United Reserves. Full match report by Lee Hastings Another 3 points for Hodgsons FC keeps them firmly in contention for the league title. The opponents Easington Utd looked sharp early on, and created some good chances. Whilst at the other end Hodgsons were not at…
Crime Prevention With Billy the Burglar
On Saturday morning the Neighbourhood Action Team was in the centre of Beverley handing out information packs regarding prevention of crime. The Mayor of Beverley and Billy the Burglar were joined by members of the Neighbourhood Action Team and young volunteers from CSV East Riding and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). All were lead by Martin Branton, Co-ordinator for the group from Safe Communities. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
New Ragamuffins Album
Beverley’s Ragamuffins have launched their much awaited second album titled ‘Beverley Bookends’. Jerry O’Connell and John Burgess with support from Tim Gaden and Phil Barber have written and recorded ten new songs all about Beverley. Songs featured on the album include, Market Cross, Towers Of Minster and Wezzo a song that reflects on good times spent on the Beverley Westwood when they were young lads. The CD is due to…
The Royal Standard Christmas Party
Regulars of the Royal Standard in Beverley all got together for a Christmas meal at Rolando’s new restaurant which is situated next door to the pub! Andrew Lunn took the opportunity to show off the wine his transport business, AR Lunn Transport & Warehousing Ltd are responsible for importing. John Thompson who recently survived a plane crash parties with pals at Rolando’s – (John’s Plane Crash Video) HU17.net Picture Gallery:…
Beverley Rugby Club Christmas Quiz
Pictures from Beverley Rugby Club where a quiz evening was held complete with supper. At the quiz, Beverley Rugby Club showed off their fundraising calendar that features the first team playing their beloved game naked! For more information about purchasing naked calendar from Beverley Rugby Club click here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=330] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Longcroft Honours Former Student – Sergeant Michael Lockett MC
On Saturday 19th December 2009, Longcroft School will be paying tribute to former pupil, Sergeant Michael Lockett MC, who was killed whilst serving in Afghanistan on Monday 21st September 2009. Upon hearing the tragic news, a number of his friends discussed the idea of putting on an event to both commemorate his life, whilst at the same time raise funds for the military charity, ‘Help for Heroes’. Despite now residing…
Santa Claus Makes a Special Appearance
Santa Claus was spotted on the streets of Tickton this evening; the magical figure was accompanied by his helpers and member of the Beverley Rotary Club. His arrival in the area is good news with Beverley’s Festival of Christmas just days away. With it being such a busy time of year for Father Christmas he is still able to show true Christmas spirit by making time for others and putting…