Folkton & Flixton kept up the pressure on the top two with victory over a Beverley Town Cricket Club at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Beverley, who have not lost since the opening day of the season will view this as a game that slipped away surrendering a strong position by giving up their last seven wickets for just 36 runs. Folkton & Flixton total of 209-5 included a half-century from…
Culture Train & Bus Tour Will Be Rolling Into St Mary’s Church In Beverley
The Culture Train and Bus Tour 2018 will once again bring a taste of the Hull music scene to communities in East Yorkshire located both alongside the railway lines and accessible by EYMS buses.
The ‘Culture Train and Bus tour’ will bring musicians from Paragon Station to play free concerts at eight venues including the station itself as part of a project.
Smoke-Free Sideline Policy For All Local Junior Football Games
The sidelines of all junior football games played in Beverley, Hull and the East Riding will go smoke-free when the new season begins in September.
Partners including Hull & District Youth Football League, East Riding Girls League, Hull City Council, East Riding Council, and East Riding Football Association – which covers Hull – have teamed up to promote healthy lifestyles.
Summer Schools From Royal Albert Hall Conductor Return
Sam Dunkley, a professional conductor, is bringing his company, Performing Arts etc, to Beverley and Hull this summer giving young people aged 8 – 16 the chance to perform in two well-known musicals.
In partnership with East Riding Schools Music Service and Hull Music Hub, the music, theatre and dance company will be bringing professionals from stage and screen to the Hexagon Centre, Beverley and Albermarle Music Centre, Hull during the school holidays.
Beverley Head Coach Scott Taylor ‘Proud’ Of His Sides Achievements
Beverley ARLC made it ten wins in a row as they comprehensively defeated Waterhead Warriors with a 90-0 win at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley, who were back on the field after a three week break secured their tenth league win with ease against a Warriors team that played with just 11 men.
OUT & ABOUT : Beverley Town Sportsman’s Dinner With Paul Merson
Beverley Town Football Club hosted their Sportsman’s Dinner on Saturday evening on a night that saw them welcome special guests Paul Merson and Ben Shires to Beaver Park.
Merson who enjoyed a glittering career with Arsenal Football Club making over 300 appearances for the Gunners scoring 78 goals and 21 England appearances scoring three times.
OUT & ABOUT : A Very British Raceday @ Beverley Racecourse
Photos from Beverley Races where a packed crowd enjoyed splendid summer weather at the Westwood course for a specially British themed afternoon.
Thousands of people were track-side with many of them making an effort with their outfits choosing a red, white and blue theme for the Very British Raceday.
Kodyanna Books Royal Ascot Ticket With Hilary Needler Victory
Connections of Kodyanna are keen to run the filly in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot after she dazzled in the Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley on Saturday.
The two-year-old daughter of Kodiac stepped up from an encouraging debut at Nottingham last month to take the £35,000 fillies’ sprint by a head in a thrilling finish.
BEVERLEY RACES : Jungle Inthebungle Rules At Beverley
Jungle Inthebungle is likely to head to Royal Ascot after he upheld family honour by winning the Brian Yeardley Two-Year-Old Trophy at Beverley on Saturday.
Mick Channon’s talented young colt (8-1) found daylight when it mattered under Charles Bishop and surged half a length clear of Tin Hat. Victory Command, the 9-4 favourite, finished third, another length and a half away.
St Mary’s School Send Off Yorkshire Tour Baton In Style
St Mary’s Primary School Road Safety Champion Wendy Copley says the pupils at the great time being involved with the School’s Yorkshire Tour Baton Relay.
The baton arrived with the school on the Thursday where it stayed until it set off the following Friday morning on the next leg of its route.
Deputy Mayor Welcomes RAF100 Baton As It Passes Through Beverley
Members of the Royal Air Force based at the Defence School of Transport have safely delivered the RAF100 Baton on its final leg through Yorkshire.
The Baton, which has been designed to present the evolution of the RAF arrived in Beverley on Friday morning where local town officials were on hand to welcome them to Beverley.
Beverley Bat Well But Welton Prove To Be Too Strong On The Night
Beverley Town Cricket Club U11s were back in action this week as they faced a decent Welton CC side at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Batting first Beverley concluded their innings with a score of 149 which proved not to be enough as Welton replied by finishing their turn with bat on 189.
Trophy-Hunting Mark Johnston Targets Big Beverley Double
Mark Johnston saddles Victory Command and No Lippy in his quest to claim two of the biggest prizes of the season at Beverley on Saturday.
Victory Command lines up in renowned Royal Ascot trial, the £35,000 Brian Yeardley Two-Year-Old Trophy (2.40).
East Riding of Yorkshire Renews Fairtrade County Status
The East Riding has renewed its status as a Fairtrade county, a move welcomed by groups in Beverley and Cherry Burton.
Fairtrade helps to improve the lives of farmers and workers in the developing world by offering a fair price on goods produced.
New Local Swim School For Pre-School And Adult Learners
A new swim school in Dunswell is providing lessons for pre-school children and adult learners with exclusive use of a private pool.
The school is run by Suzanne Mathers from Sportsability which is a local community interest company providing inclusive exercise for everyone, as well as training for gym instructors, fitness instructors, personal trainers, swimming and sports within schools.
BEVERLEY RACES : Life Of Riley Tests Royal Ascot Credentials At Beverley
Life Of Riley will attempt to get on the Royal Ascot bandwagon by winning the Brian Yeardley Two-Year-Old Trophy at Beverley on Saturday (June 9).
The £35,000 conditions stakes over five furlongs has a rich recent history of producing Royal runners, with last year’s winner, Cardsharp, subsequently finishing third in the Norfolk Stakes.
Blue & Golds Return To Action Following Three Week Lay-Off
Beverley ARLC return to action this weekend following a 3 week lay-off since their last match and over a month since they last played a home game in the National Conferance League.
Currently top of the table, Beverley will welcome Waterhead Warriors to the Beverley Leisure Centre as they go in search of tenth successive win.
Author Richard Smyth Coming To Bridlington
Richard Smyth is a writer, researcher and editor based in Bradford.
He is a regular contributor to ‘Bird Watching’ magazine, and was a finalist in BBC’s Mastermind show, answering questions on British birds.