Ten years after Dr John Wedgwood Clarke joined the East Riding Library Service to set up the Beverley Literature Festival and, subsequently, the Bridlington Poetry Festival, he has decided to step down. The decision is an exciting one, both for the two prestigious festivals, and for John. He said: “It has been such a pleasure for me to run these festivals and to meet so many wonderful local lovers of…
Pip Pip Hooray: Pearson’s Delight As Cougars Win Title
An emphatic 6-1 win saw AFC Tickton Cougars take the Drypool under 11 league title. A Callum Wilkinson hat-trick and goals from Harry Bolt, Dan Taylor and Jamie Mist ensured.
Gritty Effort Pays Dividends
Right from the whistle the crowd knew this match was going to be a physical one as Dockers initial attack was a massive charge down the middle of the pitch, their strength was obvious and the battle had commenced
Yorkshire Line Up Clash With Roses Rivals After Fine Win At Beaver Park
Yorkshire and their arch-rivals Lancashire will meet at Doncaster RFC next Sunday (March 25, 2012), kick-off 2.15pm, in the final of the North section
Springhead No Match For Bulldogs
Beverley Whitestar won a lively encounter with Springhead FC 2 – 1 at Longcroft School. The win means they need just a point from their remaining fixture to cap a fine season
Weakened Beverley Battle Hard At Fenners
This was a creditable and encouraging performance by the blue and golds against a side in third place in the league. A combination of suspensions, holiday and work commitments left them without key players
Willerby Continue Good Run With Win Over Kiveton Park
Westella continued their good form with a hard earned victory over Kiveton Park. This win should keep Westella in second place in the Black Dragon Division North, Leaders Clipstone were ten points clear before
United Reach Semi Final With Convincing Performance
Mill Lane United made it through to the Semi Final of the under 14 plate competition after a hard fought performance against Hessle .The teams meet earlier in the month in the Tesco cup final when Mill Lane United won convincingly
HU17.net Magazine Issue 86
This week’s edition of HU17.net Magazine, Issue 86 features pictures from the events listed below and is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
Olympic Torch Relay – Street Level Routes
ERYC confirm that the streets the Olympic Flame will travel down on its way to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and the inspirational torchbearers who will carry it
United Cruise Through To Next Round Of Plate Cup
Mill Lane United have progressed in the Plate Cup U10s after a nine nil win over Cottingham Rangers at Broadgates. Hope Barrett scored hat-trick
YOUR PICTURES: Kiplingcotes Derby By Nigel Gaden
100’s of spectators turned out for the 2012 Kiplingcotes Derby, and despite the poor visability and late start caused by the dense fog. Local photographer Nigel Gaden
Flower Power: Mike Rymer’s 60th Birthday
Mike Rymer celebrated his 60th birthday with a party at the Norwood recreation Ground. A colourful affair, the party was theme was “Flower power” with most of his friends and family coming in fancy dress.
Science Day @ Swinemoor Primary School
Swinemoor Primary School recently held a Science Day where the children were entertained and inspired by talks, interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities by the science educator Ian B Dunne from DoScience.co.uk.
Excellence Recognised At Annual Awards Ceremony
Excellence and hard work were recognised last night at East Riding College’s annual awards ceremony. The event saw 19 students each presented with a glass trophy and a gift voucher at the ceremony at the Gallows Lane campus in Beverley
Wondering What To Do For Mothers Day?
With mother’s day fast approaching there are plenty of ideas for gifts and meals out locally in Beverley. Should you be wanting to send flowers to your mum local florist Fluers de Lisa have a vast selection of flowers to suit all
Raising The Stakes To Support School
The Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are working with the Beverley Lions to run a Casino Night to raise funds for the school.
Injuries Pile Up At Beaver Park
Beverley RUFC’s horrendous run of serious injuries which have blighted their season continues with the blow suffered by influential fly half Phil Duboulay after 15 minutes of the game against Waterloo on Saturday.