Beverley Racecourse held its final meeting for the year. Jockey Silvestre De Sousa had a good day at the track as he rode three winners on the day. The Violet And Eddie Smith Memorial Conditions Stakes feature race was won by in for Internationaldebut ridden by Paul Midgley. (IRE) [nggallery id=1748]
‘Charity Cyclothon’ Raised Over £1,500
Military volunteers from the Defence School of Transport gave up their spare time to compete in a 12 hour Cyclothon against staff from the Tesco Store, Beverley on Saturday 17 September 2011. The event was supported and visited by, Mayor of Beverley, Peter Astell, Vice Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Chad Chadwick and his Lady, Councillor Margaret Chadwick, Councillor David Elvidge, Councillor Kerri Harold, Councillor Dominic Peacock,…
Can You Help Us Identify These Men: CCTV Assault
Police in Beverley are appealing for help from the public in identifying four men they would like to speak to in relation to an assault which took place at the Cross Keys Public House, Lairgate, Beverley. At 2330hrs on Saturday 30 July 2011, an 18-year-old man was in the Cross Keys Public House when he was allegedly head butted by another man. The victim sustained a fractured skull as a…
East Riding To Ring With The Sound of Music
Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company have secured the first amateur production of The Sound of Music for 2011. “This is a fantastic coup for our group of youngsters,” said Martin Cox, Chairman. “We had to get our bid in at the beginning of the year and because this production will be predominantly a youth production Josef Weinberger (the licensees) needed to be sure that we were capable of putting on…
Discover The Beauty Benefits Of Herbs At Charity Event
A Beverley skincare specialist is inviting people to learn about the beauty benefits of home grown herbs at a charity event at Mires Beck Nursery later this month. Dr Katerina Steventon of FaceWorkshops will be talking about how herbs benefit our skin and how they can be used to reduce lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dry skin caused by an outdoor lifestyle and exposure to the elements. Katerina, who has a…
MP Teams Up With Staff & Squadies For Cyclothon @ Tesco
Local MP Graham Stuart gave his support to staff at Tesco and members of the Defence School of Transport as they completed a gruelling 12 hour Cyclothon. Teams from the store and world’s largest residential driver school peddled for 12 hours solid in the Tesco store on Morton Lane as they raised money for 4 service charities, Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity, RAF Benevolent Fund, Gurkha Welfare Trust and…
London Theatre Voices Return To Beverley
London Theatre Voices will be making a welcome return to the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday 13 October 2011 at 7.30pm with ‘A Night at the West End.’ Four singers Julie Dawn Lloyd (soprano), Deborah Davison (mezzo soprano), Ben Kerslake (tenor) and Paul Sheehan (baritone) join together as the London Theatre Voices to provide a concert of vocal variety. Many different musical events happen in London from church…
Beavers Look To Bounce Back Against Lymm
Following their disappointing performance at Morley last Saturday where Beverley RUFC, once again fielded a patched up, depleted side and went down by 26 points to 7, they get the chance to make amends when they entertain Lymm at Beaver Park, kick off 3 p.m. Despite the fact that they hope to be in a position to field a more familiar looking side, Beverley RUFC know that they will not…
Appeal Following RTC – A1079/A614 Roundabout
Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following a fail-to-stop road traffic collision on Sunday 18 September 2011. At 1545hrs a white coloured Mazda estate motor car was approaching the roundabout between the A614 and the A1079 when a car collided with the rear of the vehicle. The driver of the Mazda sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident and did not require hospital treatment. The driver of the…
Remarkable New Service: Sensing God @ Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster will be hosting a remarkable service on the afternoon of Saturday 1st October, from 1pm to 4pm. ‘Sensing God’ will be a service for people of all ages, for people with disabilities and people with none, to explore our environment though our senses and learn more about what God’s concern for our world is. The Revd Jeremy Fletcher, Vicar of Beverley Minster said; “We’re really excited about ‘Sensing…
Beverley Town Cricket Club Major Fund Raiser Needs You!
Beverley Town Cricket Club is already well under way in planning its major fund-raising event for 2012. 2012 is the 150th anniversary of what we know as the modern Beverley Town Cricket Club and to help celebrate that landmark the club members and friends are tackling the Three Peaks Challenge. This means climbing the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland within 24 hours. This event will take place…
Hannah Hunter Eyes Up Miss Community Title
It is with great pleasure that The Fairy Godmothers are providing a gown for Miss Hannah Hunter, to wear in the Miss Community Pageant. The Pageant will take place on the 24th September at the Black Lounge Bar Huddersfield. The finalists have had to raise money for Cancer research and a charity of their choice. Hannah, this year’s Miss Flintshire who now lives in Beverley and is attending Bishop Burton…
Local Pianist Returns To Play In Festival
The rising star Alexandra Dariescu is to perform a lunchtime piano recital this September, as part of the Beverley Chamber Music Festival 2011. Dariescu was born in Romania and studied as a music scholar at Pocklington School, near Beverley, before moving onto the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. She then graduated from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama with a Masters degree. Described as “an outstanding communicator”,…
The 2011 Beverley Chamber Music Festival
The 2011 Beverley Chamber Music Festival is an annual 4-day festival of world class chamber music in the historic town of Beverley, in East Yorkshire – please see a summary of our events below. Tickets £6 – £16. Concessions apply. Tickets are available on the door for each event, and can be purchased in advance from the Beverley Tourist Information Centre, 34 Butcher Row, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. HU17…
Packaging Campaign To Reduce Waste
With the present buying season approaching, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is alerting companies and consumers to its powers to crack down on the over-packaging of goods. Authorities across the UK are taking action to stop over-packaging under The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003. Colin Briggs, trading standards manager, said: “Many companies have reduced their packaging, such as on cereal boxes, washing detergents, with many more now concentrates, or have…
Free Salsa Dancing & Food @ Kubana Bar & Grill
Kubana Bar & Grill is pleased to announce an evening of Salsa with two professional dancers. The all female Salsa Club from Hull are coming to town and bringing some midweek glamour to Beverley’s newest nightspot. On Wednesday 21st September from 8pm through till 10pm Kubana Bar & Grill will be offering you the chance to experience the all new salsa night for free. To add to the event there…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 61
HU17.net Magazine issue 61 will be available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This weeks edition features pictures and articles relating to the following sporting events and items that have appeared on the HU17.net web site; Passage to India: Robyn McBrooks Heather Watsons leaving Party @ The Beaver Hair by El Turco: Sophie Rose Hannah Hunter Eyes Up Miss Community The Ragamuffins @ The Dock & Duck Inn Hunters Hall Gets…
Its A Winning Start For The Girls In The Hull Sunday Boys League
Hull College Girls beat Walkington 2 – 1 at Longcroft School. Goals from Elisha Robinson and Charley Parkin ensure the girls got off to a winning start as in their first league match in the Hull Boys Sunday League. [nggallery id=1745]