Members of Beverley Athletic Club enjoyed a weekend in the Lake District for the 52nd Derwentwater 10 road race. It was a cool and sunny autumn day with no wind so conditions were perfect for running. The weather enhanced the experience as runners tackled the scenic course round Derwentwater starting and finishing in Keswick. The first Beverley runner to cross the finishing line was Steve Peacock who is currently on…
A Carnival of Carols Top Perform at Toll Gavel United Church
Carnival Band will be performing ‘A Carnival of Carols’ at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 7.30pm. Five musical explorers (Andy Watts, Giles Lewin, Jub Davis, Steno Vitale, Steve Banks) will perform with over 25 instruments, including shawm, bagpipes, Turkish clarinet, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums and lots of singing. From medieval England to ‘le jazz cool’ via Latin rhythms and Cajun beats, the Carnival…
Hadley Beats Previous Time At The Guy Fawkes 10 Road Race
Three athletes from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Ripley near Harrogate last Sunday to run the Guy Fawkes 10 road race. This is a very challenging event with several serious climbs. The course was made even tougher this year by a slight change to the route. Steve Hadley chose this race to attempt to return to his former form and finish in less than 90 minutes for the ten-mile distance. …
Free Gift Wrapping Workshop
Due to customer demand, Amalia and Antony from Amanti in Beverley, are offering a second FREE gift-wrapping workshop on Wednesday 16 th November 7-9pm, at the shop which in Wednesday Market, Beverley. The aim is to conjure up some Christmas spirit and show howto achieve beautiful, cost-effective gift-wrapping. Amalia says: “Presentation is very important so we hope to inspire people with some creative ideas and handy techniques for wrapping up…
Time Running Out For Budding Artists
Deadline dates are fast approaching for the ever popular East Riding Open Art exhibition which is now in its 16th year. Artworks need to be brought to Beverley Art Gallery on 17, 18 and 19 November and interested participants will first need to pick up an application form from the Gallery or have one emailed to them by contacting sally.hayes@eastriding.gov.uk
Heavy Rain Does Not Dampen Beverley Athletes Enthusiasm
Beverley Athletic Club fielded two teams at last Saturday’s Saucony English Cross-Country Relay competition at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield. Heavy rain during the morning resulted in muddy conditions but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Beverley athletes who fared well against strong competition from the best cross-country runners in the country. Beverley ladies competed in the senior women’s event and each of the three team members ran…
Bussey Set To Return For Beverley Against West Hartlepool
Following two difficult consecutive away matches at Darlington MP and Waterloo, Beverley RUFC return to Beaver Park on Saturday to take on West Hartlepool. Having spent last season in North East Division 1 following their relegation in 2010, Wests have bounced back and started this season in good style having won half of their games and they currently sit mid way in the league table. For their part the Beavers…
Minster Youth Cafe:UV Light Party
Beverley Minster will host another popular Youth Cafe event on Friday 11th November between 7.00pm-9.30pm. The event is a UV Light Party theme and young people are invited to come dressed in white and neon coloured clothing so that they glow in the dark. The event will also have local youngster Alex Bampton DJ’ing and there will be gladiator jousting and a giant bouncy castle. Also, new to the event…
Beverley Author Launches New Novel This Thursday
Beverley Author Val Wood launches her brand new novel The Harbour Girl at Waterstone’s, Hull on Thursday 10 th November at 5.30pm. The Harbour Girl is the award-winning author’s seventeenth novel. The romantic saga tells the story of sixteen year old Jeannie, a net mender and herring girl atScarboroughHarbour, just like her Scottish mother. Jeannie meets and falls in love with Harry, a fisherman fromHulland becomes pregnant. Childhood friend Ethan…
Beavers Winning Streak Ended by Ionians
Anticipation was in the air at beaver Park on a fresh and sunny Sunday morning,to see Beverley under 14s face Ionians. They were the only team to have beaten Beverley at the start of the season and Ionians themselves had maintained a winning run. The whistle blew and immediately stampeding down the wing came Ionians. They powered forward with Chris Chapman delivering some crunching tackles and Josh Howlett and Joe…
Education:Find Your Future With New Prospectuses
People who are looking to take their next step in education or who want to strengthen their CV can find their future with two new prospectuses from East Riding College. The full-time and higher education course guides feature more than 100 programmes across the full range of subject areas at levels equivalent to degrees, A-levels and GCSEs. College Principal Derek Branton said: “Even though we are still in 2011, this…
Blues & Golds Away To Hull Isberg As They Return To Action
The blue and golds return to action this weekend with a fixture away to Hull Isberg. Coach Rich Shaw is hoping his side can make far more of their chances this week. The two previous outings has seen narrow defeats despite dominating possession and territory for long periods. There are no further injury worries other than the long term injury to Craig Hamlet and Shaw will probably stick with the…
Another Opportunity To Try Orienteering
Newcomers to Orienteering are again invited to try out the sport. Following the successful event on Beverley Westwood in October, HALO, the orienteering club for Humberside and Lincolnshire are holding another event to attract newcomers, this time at Hull University. The event will be held on Saturday November 19th from 1pm to 3pm. Registration will take place in the University’s Sports Centre on Inglemire Lane. This event will also be…
The Royal British Legion In Our Region
The Royal British Legion celebrates 90 years providing welfare for servicemen, ex-servicemen and their dependants across the armed services and its Poppy Appeal remains the accepted way in which most pay their respect to those who fought during war. The legion was formed on 15 May 1921 and now, as we reflect on its long history, the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service is able to shed fresh light…
2011 Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteering Championships
The local orienteering club HALO (Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers) held it’s annual championships on Saturday October 15th on Beverley Westwood amidst glorious sunshine. The event is a handicap and allowances are made for age and gender. Skidby’s Helena Crutchley, after a string of top three performances in recent years, finally secured top spot to become the 2011 HALO Champion. Beverley Junior, Zac Field who was the fastest runner on the…
Cavanagh On Form As Dragons Beat Ravens
Beverley Whitestar Dragons won both of their two games against Longhill Ravens at the Beverley Leisure Centre. A goal each for Harry Cavanagh and Jacob Hunter were enough to give the home side a 2 – 1 victory in the first game. Cavanagh also had an impact on the second match as he grabbed a further two goals with Tom Cracknell and Elliot Bean also finding the net as Whitestar…
Bottom Clubs Play Out Draw At Leisure Centre
Molescroft Rangers Reserves let a first half lead slip as they drew 1 – 1 with Hornsea Town’s 3rd team at the Beverley Leisure Centre. With both clubs routed to the bottom of the East Riding County League neither side could afford to lose this game. Rangers were gifted a goal when the Hornsea keeper Glyn Wright fumble allowing for Rangers Adrian Jack to pounce and score giving his side…
Reality Check For Beverley Braves
The Beverley Braves knew there were up against tougher opposition this week in the form of old rivals Hull Dockers and the home side started on the attack. The Braves picked up where they left off the last game though and put immense pressure on Dockers and forced a hand over as Harry Gray’s persistence did not give the side chance to kick or do anything. This gave Beverley the…