The blue and golds return to action this Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre with a fixture at home to Holderness Vikings. They will certainly be looking to get their season on track which has seen them muster only one league victory thus far this season. Numbers at training and team spirit have remained high during all of this which has left coach Rich Shaw scratching his head as to…
United’s Girls Reach Tesco Cup Final
On a blustery winters morning Mill Lane United gained revenge for a defeat against Costello 2 weeks ago and progressed to the Under 14 Tesco Cup Final.Coach Tony Storr asked for a 70minute performance of guts and determination and this the Beverley girls served up to gain a deserved victory.Straight from the kick off Mill Lane harried and chased their opponents. Striker Jodie Brown intercepted the Costello kick off quickly…
MP Encourages charities To Nominate Themselves For Social Justice Awards
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is encouraging local anti-poverty charities to nominate themselves for the 2012 Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards. The awards are open to local, independent charities that seek to address issues such as educational failure, family breakdown, addiction, unemployment, and debt. Now in its seventh year, the CSJ Awards have recognised over 80 winning voluntary groups and awarded a total of £300,000 in prizes….
Demon MC Present £1000 To Macmillan Nurses
Demon MC held a charity night and cheque presentation to the Macmillan Nurses charity at the Grovehill Pub in Beverley on saturday with live music from Bridlington band Alice in Thunderland. A great night was had by all and a cheque for £1000 was presented to the Macmillan Nurses charity by the Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell. The Demon MC have announced the new charity they are supporting as the “help the…
Free Brown Bin Text Reminder
A free text service that reminds residents to put out their brown bins for emptying is being launched on 12 December. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is providing the text service which residents will receive the evening before every collection day. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “It is only about six months ago since we completed the roll out of the collection of food…
Julie Blake’s 40th @ Bar Fusion
Julie Blake celebrates her 40th birthday with friends and family by holding a party at Bar Fusion, Wednesday Market. [nggallery id=1904]
MIMI Agree Deal To Stock Exclusive Jewellery
Dainty Damsel are delighted to be supplying the newly opened Mimi Boutique in Beverley. Nicky Walgate, Director of Dainty Damsel Ltd, said; “I think our designs will really compliment Mimi’s clothing offer and I hope their customers love our brand so we have a long, and successful business relationship with Cheryl Hakeney. “It’s also nice to think that Mimi are supporting another local business by stocking us as we’re based just down…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 72
HU17.net Magazine Issue 72 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week edition features a selection of content from sporting fixtures and events that have featured on the HU17.net web site. Sugarbird leaves For Warmer Climate Mimi Agree Deal To Stock Exclusive Jewellery Santa Claus is Coming to Town Beverley Toy Business Supports Make a Wish Amy Louise from Desired Showcases Two Styles Thousands Turn Out For Beverley Christmas…
Longcroft School: The Sound Of Music
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College have been setting the hills alive to the sound of music in their production of a classic musical and family favourite. Based on the real story of “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp, “The Sound of Music” premiered on Broadway in 1959. With music and lyrics by the legendary partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein, it starred theatre veterans Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel….
Nelson Register First Win By Beating Rangers
The Lord Nelson registered their first win in the East Riding County League by beating Molescroft Rangers 2 – 1 at Bishop Burton College. Victory lifts the Lord Nelson off the foot of the table though next week they will face a tough test when they travel to King George V Playing Fields to face league leaders St George’s FC. Molescroft Ranges have an equality tricky fixture at the Beverley…
Tanners Dominate Though Pocklington Prevail
The Tanners were beaten at home by Pocklington Town in the Humber Premier League. after just 12 minutes as Craig Hargreaves opened the scoring for the visitors. Thing were to get worse just nine minutes later when Ben Allport gave Pocklington Town a two goal lead. Despite the setback Hodgsons FC pulled a goal back through Ben Daniels before the break. In the second half Hodgsons were unable to capitalise…
Rob Smith Try Gives Beverley Vital Win Over Rossendale
What a difference a win makes. After a luckless few weeks with numerous injuries and withdrawals Beverley RUFC got themselves off the bottom of the table with a close but well deserved victory against second placed Rossendale at Beaver Park. The game never produced much quality rugby – not surprising given the strength of the raw wind that blew end to end all afternoon – but Beverley RUFC will not…
Town Cruise To Victory Over Bridlington
Beverley Town have are in sixth place in the Humber Premier League thanks to 6 – 2 win over Bridlington Sports Club at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The win sets Town up nicely for the trip to Saltend when they will face bottom of the table Heddon Rangers. Elsewhere in the Humber Premier League Sculcoates Amateurs beat Hornsea Town 3 – 0 to move top. [nggallery id=1898]
Heddon Whties Blow Away Tickton In The Wind
AFC Tickton Gils U16s were beaten 4 – 0 at Longcroft School by Heddon Rangers Whites. In blustery conditions Tickton failed to take advantage of the changes they created in the first half going in level at the break. The second half saw Heddon take control of the game with two goals from Cara Curtis with Georgie Grimmer and Emma Linford also scoring to give Heddon a comfortable 4 –…
Beverley Toy Business Supports Make a Wish Foundation
Beverley-based on-line toy business wrapped up 4u is keen to make your Christmas shopping a stress-free and rewarding experience this year. To begin with, the company is delighted to be continuing their support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation by making a donation of 10% of the total of every local order placed by 15th December. The charity has a very simple objective: to grant magical wishes to children and young people with life-threatening illnesses….
North Bar Revisited
This week they Beverley Christmas Lights were officially switched on. One of the major attractions of the night was the lighting of North Bar for first time in years. Given the sheer number of people it was not easy to see to what had been done and the difference lighting up the bar had made. With that in mind I wanted to try and get a picture of North Bar…
Amanti Make Christmas Shopping Easier
This year the start of late night shopping coincides with the switch on of the Beverley Christmas lights and Amanti in Wednesday Market have decided to make Christmas Shopping even easier by continuing to open late throughout December. Owner Amalia says: “Christmas can be stressful for those that work 9 to 5 as they don’t have much time to do their shopping. Our online shop has made life easier for…
East Riding County Choir Put Prepare For Tonight’s Performance
The East Riding County Choir have been rehearsing since September and tonight at Beverley Minster they will perform Handel’s Messiah. The final rehearsal is used to give the choir the opportunity to become accustomed to acoustics of the Beverley Minster and being accompanied East Riding Sinfonia. Tickets for the concert are available on the night, from Beverley Minster and the Beverley Tourist Information. A video of the rehearsal can be…