Ladies Day at Beverley Races was a colourful affair with thousands of people enjoying a superb weather and a few drinks.
Thousands of people were at the Westwood Course for what it is one of the biggest social occasions in the region.
BEVERLEY RACES : Jaber Abdullah Launches Dual Beverley Raid
Elnadim Star and Gold Stone fly the flag for powerful owner Jaber Abdullah at Beverley on Thursday (August 17).
Kevin Ryan’s two juveniles both made their racecourse debut at the popular East Yorkshire circuit in July, with Elnadim Star down the field and Gold Stone runner-up.
Council Decide Not To Proceed With Sale of Archery Field Land
East Riding of Yorkshire Council have decided not to proceed with the proposed sale of a part of the Archery Field.
Residents raised their concerns over plans to sell off 62 square meters of land amid fears the land could, if sold end up being developed on.
Tales From The Treasure House – First Aid In The Air Raid
The idea of health and safety and first aid is something that we take completely for granted nowadays. It is part and parcel of our everyday lives; there to protect us from harm or give us instant, on-the-spot treatment should the worst happen.
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the St John Ambulance Association, way back in 1877.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 360
HU17.net Magazine Issue 360 is out and futures a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17.net web site.
This weeks issue of HU17.net Magazine includes photos from Educare Nursery’s Graduation Day, Carol Stephenson’s retirement party and much more.
New GP Online Consultation Launched In Hull And East Yorkshire
A new online service could revolutionise the way patients across Hull and East Riding get medical advice from their GP.
NHS Hull CCG and the East Riding of Yorkshire CCG are using digital technology to bring choice to patients who want to consult online, in many cases avoiding the need to make a visit to the practice altogether.
New Timepiece Sculpture Moves Into Queens Gardens
The installation of Hull’s newest bespoke sculpture Solar Gate has begun. The 10 metre tall stainless steel structure was brought in to the city centre yesterday evening for the start of an installation process that will take a team of specialists a number of weeks to complete.
A flat-bed lorry with police escort and two cranes were used to bring the sculpture into the gardens and manoeuvre it into place. Now secure, work can begin to bring the piece of art to life.
Beverley Bullet Firing For Flemingate Ladies’ Day
Beverley Bullet would be one of the most appropriately-named winners on the Westwood for many years when he goes for gold on Flemingate Ladies’ Day on Wednesday, August 16.
Named in homage to the renowned Listed sprint, this year staged on September 2, the four-year-old gelding is trained in North Yorkshire by Lawrence Mullaney.
OUT & ABOUT : The Potting Shed Celebrate First Birthday
The Potting Shed Bar & Gardens celebrated their first anniversary since opening in Beverley as they laid on entertainment and cake for their customers.
Throughout the day a number of local live acts took to the stage as the beer garden was used to create a mini music festival.
Teenagers Urged To Have Their Meningitis Vaccination
As A-level results day approaches health leaders in Hull are urging teenagers to have their Men ACYW vaccine to help protect from life threatening meningitis and septicaemia.
Those who are aged 17 to 18 (born between 1 September 1998 and 31 August 1999) are now eligible.
Sing for Freedom in Bridlington This Coming Sunday
Remarkable Arts and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have organised a free music event at Bridlington Spa on Sunday 20 August, as part of the Active Coast programme.
Bringing Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to East Yorkshire, “Sing for Freedom” is a unique, one-off music event for anyone – no cost, no audition, no age limit.
Working Parents To Get Increase In Childcare Entitlement
From September 2017 the government will increase the free entitlement to 30 hours per week for eligible working families.
The new entitlement is intended to support working parents with the cost of childcare and enable them, where they wish, to return to work or work additional hours.
OUT & ABOUT : Mick and Jenny Saunders Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Mick and Jenny Saunders were joined by family and friends as they celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
The couple, who have been married for 60 years, enjoyed a night of food, drink and dancing at Armstrongs Social Club in Beverley.
Queensbury No Match For Beverley Who Win Big On The Road
The blue and golds produced arguably their best performance of the season on their travels as Beverley took their chances and won 40-10 against Queensbury.
While the score-line would appear a little deceiving as the Beverley had to defend for long periods close to their own line as the home side’s offload game looked a constant threat.
East Riding Theatre Tells The World About Its Autumn Season
East Riding Theatre has released its exciting and packed Autumn/Winter brochure to complement Hull U.K City of Culture 2017’s forward programme.
As Hull U.K City of Culture 2017 sets out in its final season to ‘Tell the World’, ERT begins the autumn with the first of a trio of Hull connected plays.
Local Football Family Unite For Scott Vickers Memorial Match
Members of local clubs, Beverley Town Football Club, Hodgsons FC and Molescroft Rangers united as they remembered their former team mate Scott Vickers.
Held at Longcroft School, the teams were joined by Scott’s family members who led the sides onto the pitch.
OUT & ABOUT : Carol Stephenson’s Retirement Party
Carol Stephenson was joined by family and friends at The Potting Shed Bar & Gardens for a double celebration.
Not only was Carol celebrating her birthday she was also marking her retirement on what proved to be a lively evening.
Castleford Beat Beverley To Keep Promotion Hopes Alive
Castleford moved back up to second as they returned to winning ways with victory by four wickets away at Beverley Town. David Wainwright took three wickets for eight runs as the home side were dismissed for 117, Greg Whyley top scoring with 26.
Jamie Roe took 3-25 in the visitors reply but an unbeaten 64 from Connor Hyde was enough to secure victory and keep the Savile Park club in the hunt for an immediate return to the Premier League.