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This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
Thousands Flock To Bishop Burton College For Lambing Sunday
Lambing Sunday made a triumphant return to Bishop Burton College at the weekend, with thousands of people from across the region flocking to the family event.
The college held the event again after it had to be cancelled last year and it was clear it has lost none of its appeal.
Beverley Braves Take To Their Bikes Completing 600 Miles In One Day
Beverley Braves and Beverley RUFC players from the U13s sections took to their bikes to raise money for the clubs and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Chris Charles, who coaches the U13s Beverley Braves said they hoped to raise enough money to take the players on tour in the future.
Beverley ARLFC Show Great Heart But Suffer Defeat On The Road
Beverley ARLFC did show glimpses of what they are capable of in this fixture but never managed to build sufficient momentum.
West Bowling crossed for tries at crucial stages of the game when it seemed Beverley were at their most dangerous.
Duncan Jack – Independent Candidate Targets Seat In Minster South
Former Mayor Duncan Jack is hoping people will support his bid to be re-elected to Beverley Town Council in upcoming local elections.
Mr Jack who has served on Beverley Town Council for 20 years is certainly not taking anything for granted.
Beverley Town Cricket Club Invite Sponsors To Club On A Historic Day
Beverley Town Cricket Club welcomed sponsors and former players to the club for a special open day.
While the cricket fell foul tot he weather there was still a buzz around Norwood on what was a historic day for the club.
New Cricket Season Sees Beverley’s Fixtures Abandoned Due To Rain
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s new season ended in wash out with both games being abandoned.
Both the first team and the fourth team were scheduled to play at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
OUT & ABOUT : Duncan O’Connor’s 60th Birthday
Duncan O’Connor was joined by friends and family as he marked his 60th birthday with a party at Beaver Park.
There was a very good turn out for the popular local man which included a number of players from Beverley ARFLC team.
Electrical Goods Amnesty Events To Be Held In Beverley
There is still a chance for residents to visit the council’s electrical goods amnesty events, as they enter their final week.
Waste and recycling officers will be visiting Beverley to collect residents’ old, broken and unwanted electrical items.
Climate Change Up For Discussion As MP Is Grilled By Local School Pupils
Climate Change was the topic of the day for MP Graham Stuart as he was given a grilling by local children.
The MP for Beverley and Holderness visited St Mary’s Primary School. While there he learned about the work they are doing with regard to climate change.
Postal Votes Fiasco Prompts Cllr Healy To Write To Returning Officer
Councillor Denis Healy has raised his concerns with regard to the delay in sending out postal votes to East Riding Residents.
Cllr Healy says the delay means some voters will miss out on taking part in the election which takes place on 2 May.
Beverley ARLFC Face Fifth Placed West Bowling In NCL
Beverley ARLFC will be back in action this weekend following their week off during the Easter break.
Scott Taylor and his side will hit the road as they head off to West Yorkshire to face West Bowling. In recent years the sides have met with Beverley managing just one win.
BEVERLEY RACES : Loughnane Duo On The March At Beverley
David Loughnane on Thursday attempts to improve upon his outstanding record at Beverley when he saddles two runners on the Westwood.
The Market Drayton-based handler has secured 11 winners from 43 runners at the well-attended East Yorkshire circuit and is operating at a most impressive £75.50 profit from a £1 stake.
Beverley Town Tennis Club Award Cash To Help Fun Refurbishments
Beverley Town Tennis Club won £1,000 in the Tesco Bags of Help scheme, money they say will be used to help resurface a court.
During the months of January and February customers at the Tesco on Morton Lane voted for the club and their project.
New Display At Skidby Windmill Looks At ‘Time Off’
A new display by the Skidby Mill volunteer team has opened this week.
‘Time off: leisure & diversions in the East Riding’ covers a variety of ways in which local people spent their spare time, both in days gone by and more recently.
Tree Surgeons Aiming To Help New Hull Businesses Take Root
Two entrepreneurs want to help new companies in Hull grow after funding allowed their tree surgeon business to branch out.
Sarah Fenwick, 28, and Gareth Pennington, 29, have set up The Tree Fellas Hull, which specialises in tree-planting, pruning and felling.
Tour De Yorkshire 2019 – Details Of Rolling Road Closures
The 2019 Tour de Yorkshire is just around the corner and residents will have two opportunities to see some of the world’s top cyclists pass through the East Riding.
On Thursday, 2 May, stage one of the men’s race will start in Doncaster and cyclists, including the four-time Tour de France and double Olympic bronze medallist Chris Froome, will make their way through the East Riding to the finish line in Selby.
Beverley Man Fined £300 After Rubbish Found Dumped At Kelk Near Driffield
A Beverley man has been fined £300 after rubbish belonging to him was found dumped in Kelk, near Driffield.
The man said he paid an unknown male £20 to take two bags of household waste from his home when he was questioned by streetscene enforcement officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.