HU17.net magazine issue 352 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week’s issues features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 web site including a roundup of the weekend sporting action.
Classic Cars Head To Beverley For Annual Midsummer Gathering
This evening, Wednesday 21 June Beverley will play host to the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club as they take over the town centre for their annual show.
Hundreds of classic cars will be on display from 6PM as the club host their Beverley Midsummer Gathering meeting.
Residents Warned Not To Give Waste Or Scrap Metal To Cold Callers
Residents in the East Riding and Hull are being warned not to use the services of cold callers offering to take away scrap metal and waste.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has issued the warning following a court case in which a Hull man was prosecuted after rubbish he gave to two men was later found dumped in a drainage ditch in Benningholme, near Skirlaugh.
Art Explores What It Means To Be ‘Homeless And Rootless’ In Hull
Local artists are working with homeless people in Hull to examine why people within our society become abandoned and forgotten.
The unique art exhibition, part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, opens at St Mary’s Church on Sunday (June 25).
Former Rugby Coach Gary Wilkinson Tackles Summertime Pests
From coaching national and international rugby teams to protecting properties from infestations of rodents, Elite Pest Control’s Gary Wilkinson has had a varied career and, with 32 years of experience in the industry, is sure to be able to humanely pest proof any business premises or private property.
After a fruitful career in rugby, which saw him coach teams such as the first team at Hull Kingston Rovers, Hull FC’s under 23 squad, Ideal ABI, the Great Britain students team and the Sheffield Eagles, Gary is turning his full attention to his business, Elite Pest Control.
On Your Bike : Cherry Burton Pre-School Families Cycle Humber Bridge
In a true show of community spirit, families from Cherry Burton and beyond gathered at the Humber Bridge last weekend to take part in a sponsored bike ride across the bridge to raise vital funds for local charity Cherry Burton Pre-school.
Despite a ferocious wind, supporters of this local charity in ages ranging from one year old to 73 years old, battled across the bridge on bikes, trikes, scooters and on foot, to the finish line where they were greeted by family and friends. All the children who took part have been busy earning sponsorship for this challenge and will altogether have raised around £700 for the Pre-school.
GALLERY II : St Mary’s School Sports Day F12
Photos from St Mary’s Primary School who hosted their annual sports day for Foundation, year 1 and year 2 pupils.
Pupils tackled a range of races that put their skills and perseverance to the test as they participated in activities like the egg and spoon race, the tricky balancing race, skipping and obstacle course.
GALLERY I : St Mary’s School Sports Day F12
Photos from St Mary’s Primary School who hosted their annual sports day for Foundation, year 1 and year 2 pupils.
Pupils tackled a range of races that put their skills and perseverance to the test as they participated in activities like the egg and spoon race, the tricky balancing race, skipping and obstacle course.
British Heart Foundation Teach Life-Saving Skills To Society Team
Staff at Beverley Building Society teamed up with local British Heart Foundation representatives to learn the life-saving skill of CPR.
On average 867 in East Yorkshire alone die coronary heart disease. The British Heart Foundation aims to fund thousands of research projects around the UK that are fighting heart disease.
LGBT 50 Concert I Feel Love Tickets Out This Week
Tickets for the closing concert of a week-long celebration in Hull marking the 50th anniversary of sexual freedom in the UK go on sale on Friday (23 June).
Coinciding with Hull’s status as UK City of Culture 2017, the 50th anniversary of the start of decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK will be marked with LGBT 50, presented by Hull 2017 in association with Sewell Group and supported by Spirit of 2012.
Community Payback Project Helps Clear Cycle Track
Offenders involved in the Community Payback scheme have revitalised a cycle track ready for a bike ride by local primary pupils.
Year 6 students from St George’s Primary School will tackle the Hull to Hornsea ride on Wednesday June 21, with support from teachers, the local Community Policing Team, Bob’s Bikes, Giroscope and a group of local Sustrans volunteers.
Bus Company Travel App Achieves 5 Star App Store Rating
After only two months East Yorkshire Motor Services’ new mobile phone app has achieved the coveted 5 star rating on the App Store (and 4.7 stars on Google Play).
Launched on 3 April, by the end of May there had been 6,230 users with over 78,000 sessions and almost 480,000 screen views by local people using the app, and ticket sales have been increasing each week.
Sam Horton In the Runs As Cherry Beat Beverley By 146 Runs
Cherry Burton Cricket Club’s Sam Horton says he felt had Beverley had a bit more experience in their batting line up they would have caused them more problems.
His comments come after Cherry Burton beat a youthful Beverley Town Cricket Club fourth team by 146 runs at the weekend.
Fire Fighters To Wash Cars As They Look To Raise Cash For Charity
Fire Fighters at Beverley Fire Station will be holding a car wash on Saturday as they look to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity.
Taking place from 10Am through to 2PM Humberside Fire & Rescue Service personnel based in Beverley will be on hand to wash your car.
Studley Royal Beat Beverley Town CC By 117 Runs
Sessay maintained their advantage over the chasing pack after four of the top five in the Hunters York & District Senior League Premier Division picked up maximum points, Beverley Town were the only ones to miss out and defeat to promotion rivals Studley Royal saw them drop three places to sixth.
A century from James Clarkson (124) helped second placed Studley Royal rebuff the challenge of visitors Beverley Town Cricket Club who began the day in third place.
BEVERLEY RACES : Speed Queen Thesme Goes For Gold At Beverley
Thesme attempts to claim a significant prize in her career when she lines up in the big race at Beverley on Tuesday evening (June 20).
The five-year-old mare has been solely campaigned in Group races this season and is one of five declared runners for the £14,000 British Stallion Studs Weatherbys Hamilton EBF Conditions Stakes (7.00).
Bridlington Welcomes Back The Poplar UK Windsurfing Championships
The return of the hugely-popular UKWA National Windsurfing Championships, supported by East Yorkshire (EY) Events, is on its way to Bridlington on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 July.
Bridlington has played host to this top-class sporting event for over 20 years.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Head To Region in July
There will be a rare opportunity to enjoy the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday 9 July at 3pm at Bridlington Spa, where they will also be joined by the East Riding Youth Orchestra, playing a selection of classical music inspired by the sea.
This unique experience sees Bridlington Spa’s Royal Hall opened up to reveal stunning views across Bridlington Bay.