HU17.net Magazine Issue 452 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
Institute of Directors Support WISHH Charity Fundraising
Following the successful Humber Biz week last month, featuring the Institute of Director’s (IoD) Humber Luncheon with former England footballer and manager and best-selling author, Kevin Keegan as guest speaker, the WISHH Charity which raises funds to support both Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital was one of three charities drawn to receive a cheque for £845.00.
Depleted Beverley No Match For Title-Chasing West Bowling
Beverley ARLFC were defeated in their final home game of the season as they lost 42-12 to West Bowling.
Beverley went into the match on something of a hiding to nothing. They also were without a number of players that were unavailable for the fixture.
BEVERLEY RACES : Ginger Jam Eyes Up Beverley Hat-Trick
Ginger Jam attempts to claim a fantastic Beverley hat-trick when he runs in the Jaimie Kerr Memorial Handicap (7.00) on Monday evening.
The four-year-old gelding, trained by red-hot North Yorkshire trainer Nigel Tinkler, has won on his last two visits to the East Yorkshire circuit.
Keynote Talk ‘Stop the Plastic Tide’ Comes to Beverley
Plastic in the world’s oceans has become a topic of worldwide concern, which has been fueled by recent TV shows.
As a result of the coverage of the issue by Sir David Attenborough in Blue Planet II and by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and Anita Rani in the BBC series, War on Plastic the impact of plastic is reaching millions of people.
Signals Failure At North Bar Caused By Faulty Switch
Issues surrounding the outage of the North Bar Traffic Signals has been attributed to a faulty switch.
Cllr Denis Healy took on the issue after he received a number of complaints from local residents. Since taking on the issue he has been given a response from the council with regard to the issue.
Officials Praise Efforts Of Scout Max Harris-Smith
Local officials have praised a young Scout for his efforts in the community They also say he is a great role model for young people.
Max Harris-Smith has for the past 18 months been working tirelessly to raise the money needed to take a trip of a lifetime to Scouts World Jamboree.
Pasture Master Says Parkrun is Brilliant For Beverley
Beverley Pasture Master Allan English says it is brilliant to have an event like Beverley Westwood Parkrun.
His comments come following the hugely successful launch of the event last Saturday. In all, over 400 runners took part in an event that was widely praised.
SIAMS Rates St Mary’s School As Excellent Following Inspection
SIAMS, Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools has rated St Mary’s School as Excellent. As a CofE school, St Mary’s are inspected to ensure they live up to a certain set of values.
Headteacher Laura Wallis was thrilled with the results. There was a number of key findings made including the school’s exceptional approach to mental health and also wellbeing.
Michael Langton Memorial Knockout Generates Amazing Response
Organisers of the Michael Langton Memorial Knockout say the response from the local darting community has been amazing.
Michael Langton sadly is no longer with us but his friends on the darts circuit want to be sure he is remembered.
Beverley Chamber Music Festival To Welcome UK’s Brightest Stars
The brightest stars of the UK’s classical music scene are preparing to visit Beverley for the 2019 Beverley Chamber Music Festival.
Running 25th – 28th September, the festival welcomes two former winners of BBC Young Musician of the Year, violinist Jennifer Pike and cellist Laura van der Heijden, as well as the renowned Brodsky Quartet, to join its Co-Artistic Directors, pianists Martin Roscoe and Libby Burgess.
Title Chasers West Bowling Next Up For Beverley In NCL
Beverley ARLFC will welcome West Bowling to the Beverley Leisure Centre for their final home game of the season.
West Bowling arrive in good form and top the National Conference League. While Beverley will go into the match having lost their last two fixtures.
Co-Op Funeralcare Reveals Regions Top 10 Funeral Songs
Local residents have proven themselves as an eclectic bunch when it comes to choosing the perfect farewell song, as Co-op reveals the area’s top 10 choices in its Funeral Music Charts.
According to a survey from Co-op Funeralcare, only 23% of people in Hull have left specific song requests for their big send-off.
Hull Artist Patrick Coyle Set For Futuristic Performance At Ferens Art Gallery
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle will deliver a site-specific performance entitled Kingstupon Hull Stumption in the city centre on Thursday 25 July.
The performance is a guided walking tour of a fictional water-bottling plant, where Coyle speaks a futuristic local language to explain how the people of Hull have adapted.
PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial A Huge Success
The PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial, produced in Hull by Absolutely Cultured took over the city last weekend.
20 pieces of new music by the most exciting creators working in the UK today were performed at eight venues over three days for thousands of attendees.
Beverley Town Tennis Club Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary
Beverley Town Tennis Club marked their 100th Anniversary with a special event at their clubhouse.
Founded in 1919 the club captain says they are still going strong while he also adds the club are due to make improvements.
Exhibition Looks Back To Edwardian Times In Beverley
A new exhibition, “Edwardian Beverley: a snapshot in time”, opens at the Beverley Guildhall on Wednesday, 24 July.
Using photographs taken by ordinary people with the newly-developed Box Brownie cameras, this well-illustrated exhibition shows the people and places of the town as they were at the start of the 20th century.
Chair Based Exercises In Beverley
Chair based exercises are available to anyone of any age at East Riding Leisure Beverley every Tuesday from 12noon-1pm.
Chair based exercise is available for people who have difficulty standing for long periods of time or who prefer a gentle exercise.