Photos from Beverley Races where a packed house enjoyed a cracking afternoon at the Westwood course.
Ahead of the main racing punters were treated to a race with a difference as the ever popular Donkey Derby too place, which was won by ‘Gavin’.
Tim Fordon Full Of Praise For His Side After They Beat Sutton
Tim Fordon was full of praise for his side after Beverley Town Cricket Club thirds eased to a 72 run win over Sutton at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Batting first, Beverley struggled to get going before Graham Taylor and Paul Best help steady the innings as they went on to post a score of 162/9.
BEVERLEY RACES : Cardsharp Holds All The Aces At Beverley
Cardsharp booked his place at Royal Ascot with a terrific performance in the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy at Beverley on Saturday (June 10).
Trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by Joe Fanning, the 6-4 favourite made most of the running to claim the £25,000 conditions stakes by two and a quarter lengths from stablemate Rufus King.
Greens Say ‘First Past The Post Voting System Is Utterly Inadequate’
Richard Howarth of The Green Party has criticised the UK voting system saying it is utterly inadequate as he reflected on the 2017 General Election.
His comments comas the party as his party polled 525,371 votes nationally and won one seat, yet the Democratic Unionist Party polled just 292,316 votes winning, what will be 10 critical seats.
Yorkshire Party Celebrates After They See An Increase Votes Won
In comparison to the General Election of 2015 when the Yorkshire Party secured 6,600 votes from its 14 candidates, in Thursday’s poll the party gained 20,958 from 21 candidates.
For the candidate in Beverley & Holderness Lee Walton, they saw an increase of 0.08pc as beating in the Greens winning a total of 1,158 votes.
Guide Dogs Win Beverley Building Society Charity of the Month
The Beverley Building Society have named the Charity of the Month for May 2017 as Guide Dogs Hull Mobility Team.
Based in Beverley, their dedicated team of supporters and staff work to deliver a range of mobility services, whether it’s training guide dog partnerships, empowering people through My Guide, or supporting young people and their families.
Hull’s Art And Design Students To Exhibit Work At Somerset House
Year ten students from Hull are set to have their artwork showcased at the world-famous Somerset House in London.
A group of 24 talented art and design students will travel to the capital on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June as the culmination of a year of weekly sessions held at Hull School of Art and Design (HSAD), funded by Hull UK City of Culture 2017.
Donkey Derby Returns For A Very British Raceday At Beverley Racecourse
Racegoers are being urged to get into the spirit of the occasion as Beverley Racecourse celebrates all that’s best about the great British summer.
A Very British Raceday provides an unmissable opportunity to revel in patriotism and will also feature the hilarious and hugely popular Beverley Donkey Derby.
BEVERLEY RACES : Areen Faisal Flying High At Beverley
Areen Faisal could emerge as a credible contender at Royal Ascot if he successfully takes the next step along the ladder in the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy (2.40) at Beverley on Saturday.
The Bahamian Bounty colt, trained by Richard Fahey, is one of seven declarations for the £25,000 conditions stakes, won last season by subsequent Norfolk Stakes hero Prince Of Lir.
HULL : Family Fun Assured At Annual Lord Mayor’s Gala
A colourful and multi-cultural event will mark the first public event of the Lord Mayor’s civic year.
This popular annual gala will take place this Saturday (10 June), welcoming the new Lord Mayor into their role and is set to bring a blaze of colour, music, dance and fun activities to Queens Gardens in Hull’s city centre.
Blue & Golds Look To Extend Winning Run As They Entertain Queensbury
The blue and golds are bidding for a fourth successive Yorkshire Premier Division win this Saturday when they entertain Queensbury for the first time in the 2.30PM kick off at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Queensbury who are from the Bradford area were promoted from Yorkshire Division One last year and are more than holding their own top division with 3 wins from 7 starts.
Graham Stuart is ‘Strong and Stable’ But Tories ‘Wobble’ On National Level
Graham Stuart has been elected to represent Beverley & Holderness as he eased to victory in the 2017 general election.
Mr. Stuart not only won but also increased his majority which now stands 14,042 after he polled 32,499 which was 58.4pc of the total votes cast.
BEVERLEY RACES : Beverley Braced For Sands Storm
Local owner Keith Brown is optimistic Moonlit Sands can realise her true potential in the prestigious Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley on Saturday (June 10).
Brown’s silks have in recent years become a standing dish at the well-attended East Yorkshire circuit, with the likes of Top Notch Tonto and Orewa having got off the mark at Beverley before going on to achieve great things.
Free Workshops Offer The Chance To Get Musical In Hull
The Albemarle Music Centre is celebrating Hull UK City of Culture 2017 by opening its doors so that people can enjoy, experience and learn music – some for the first time.
The workshops – part of Hull 2017’s Creative Communities Programme – are taking place on selected Saturdays throughout the year.
Drivers To Be Stopped And Asked Questions About Journeys They Take
Drivers are to be asked for their help with a series of roadside surveys taking place in Beverley this month on behalf of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The surveys are being held to collect information on the journeys people make on the roads around Beverley and will take place between Tuesday 13 and Thursday 22 June.
Tidal Waves Festival Will Also Take Over The Spa Gardens On Saturday Morning
The Tidal Waves beach music Festival in Bridlington this weekend (Friday 9 and Saturday 10 June) event has now added a second venue – The Spa Gardens, on Saturday.
The newly – announced schedule of music at the Spa Gardens on Saturday is:
CCTV Images Released Of Three Men Relating To Theft From Beverley Store
Police are appealing for help to identify three men they would like to speak with in relation to a theft from electrical suppliers in Beverley.
Police say that an impact driver and hammer drill were from a store in Beverley and would like help to ID who were captured on CCTV as they look to try to recover the stolen property.
Compost Giveaways Enjoy One Of The Busiest Years Yet Across The East Riding
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s annual compost giveaways enjoyed one of their most successful years yet – with 5,000 bags given away free to residents.
Ten giveaway events were held across the East Riding during May, in Market Weighton, Elloughton, Preston, Driffield, Beverley, Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea, Pocklington and Goole.