HU17.net Magazine Issue 435 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.
Jack Howdle Hat-Trick Helps Beverley Register First Win Of New Season
The blue and golds kick-started their season with this win which was harder work than the scoreline suggests. Barrow Island arrived in town looking to extend a seven-game winning run stretching back to last July but the hosts had other ideas.
Barrow looked to blow the opposition away very early on and raced to an 18-0 lead in only 11 minutes. Jack Howdle forced his way over from close range quickly followed by a try from dummy half by Tom Moor.
Beverley Back On Top Form As They Romp To Victory
Beware the ides of March. But not this week. After the dismal affair a week ago at Dinnington Beverley were back on top form securing another outstanding bonus point win – the seventh in their last eight games.
Crossleyans started the match only one point behind Beverley but never really got a look-in and Beverley comfortably cruised home scoring six tries in the process all of which Phil Duboulay converted in difficult conditions.
Future Of Rail Travel Between Hull And London Unveiled By Hull Trains
Hull Trains gave its passengers and local key stakeholders a glimpse into the future of rail travel when a test version similar to its new £60m fleet visited the city.
Hundreds of people visited Hull Paragon Interchange on Friday to catch a first-hand glimpse of the state-of-the-art Hitachi Class 802 train.
Campaign Urging Drivers Not To Block Pedestrian Crossings Comes To An End
A campaign encouraging drivers in the East Riding not to block pedestrian crossings when they park has now come to an end.
For the past month, civil enforcement officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council have given out warning notices – instead of fixed penalty notices – to motorists parked across dropped kerbs.
Simon Mayor And Hilary James Bring ‘A Riot Of Music And Humour’ To Beverley This Week
There are still some tickets available for the welcome return of Simon Mayor and Hilary James to Beverley with A Riot of Music and Humour.
Simon is one of the world’s leading mandolin virtuosos. His many-faceted career includes his own series on BBC Radio 2, an album in the Classic FM Top Ten chart and causing mayhem at a Canadian humour festival.
Cycling Legend Beryl And Yorkshire Girl Power Celebrated By Children
Schoolchildren in Beverley have teamed up with East Riding Theatre (ERT) and a local artist to create a mural celebrating some of Yorkshire’s most trailblazing women.
Working with ERT’s all-female company in residence, She Productions, and artist Emma Garness, pupils from Molescroft, Keldmarsh, Tickton, and St Mary’s primary schools have created a mural depicting the Yorkshire Rose based on the achievements of the inspirational women.
Safer Sleep Week Roadshow To Take Place In Beverley
Safer Sleep Week is an annual campaign run by the Lullaby Trust to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. Sadly, around five babies a week in the UK die from SIDS.
This year, the focus of Safer Sleep Week is on co-sleeping. It is estimated that by the age of three months half of all babies born in England and Wales will have slept in an adult bed with one or both parents, whether intended or not.
Parkway Cinema To Host Q&A With Jessica Hynes
Actress Jessica Hynes will be at the Parkway Cinema in Beverley later this month where she will take part in a Q&A session.
Jessica will be in Beverley as she looks to promote her film The Fight, a movie she has written and also directed.
Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal To Host Music Night At Armstrongs
While the festive period may be over, the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal are continuing their fundraising efforts.
The voluntary group, who are responsible for lighting the town up at Christmas are hosting a fundraising event at Armstrongs Social Club.
Vuba Building Products Pick Beverley For New Showroom And Training Centre
Vuba Building Products, Managing Director Sean Scott says his company chose to open a showroom in Beverley as many of their customers from the town.
Formerly based in Hull, the firm recently relocated to Beverley opening a new showroom complete with a training facility.
Jane Pearson Memorial – Artist To Be Remembered At Special Event
A celebration of the life of Beverley based artist Jane Pearson will take place on the 15 March at 2PM at Beverley’s Memorial Hall.
The watercolourist gained a reputation during the 80s and 90s as one of Yorkshire’s leading landscape artists.
Traffic Signals At North Bar To Adopt Similar Technology To Magic Roundabout
Traffic signals set to be installed at North Bar will adopt similar technology to that used by the controversial Grovehill junction.
Dubbed the ‘magic roundabout’ the junction shot to fame on a global stage with its 42 sets of lights. It has also earned a reputation for creating delays with its poor traffic flow.
Rock Challenge Was A Tremendous Day For St Mary’s School
Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School joined others from around the region as they took part in Junior Rock Challenge.
This was the first time the primary school in Beverley took part in the competition. As a result of taking part, they described the experience as a tremendous one.
Local Policing Faces Increasing Pressure Due To Lack Of Funding
Local policing is coming under increasing pressure as a result of a lack of funding.
While in Humberside the number of officers has gone up, those numbers are only on par as things were in 2010.
Beverley Host In Form Barrow Island At The Leisure Centre
Beverley ARLC will be looking to bounce back this weekend as they welcome Barrow Island to Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley, last season NCL Division 3 champions were narrowly beaten by Hull Dockers on the opening day of the season.
Record Store Day Is A Very Special Event For Independent Businesses
Bug Vinyl owner Neil Harris says Record Store Day is a very special event for independent businesses like his.
His comments come as the countdown to global event gets underway with the news that 550 special releases will hit the shelves of independent record stores.
Artist Thrilled To Be Part Of Project To Create Giant Yorkshire Rose
An artist from Beverley says she was thrilled to be involved with a project to create a giant Yorkshire Rose.
Emma Garness was part of a team of people who have been working on a project to celebrate women in the region.