Lois Brown is 17 and currently studying in her 2nd year for A levels at Beverley High and Beverley Grammar School. She is currently ranked No 1 in England in the junior u78kg class, is on the England talent development squad and recently represented Great Britain in Hungary at the European Judo Cup. Lois was selected to fight for England at the UK School Games, in a four day event…
Charity Cyclothon: Tesco Beverley Vs Defence School of Transport Leconfield
At 8.00am on Saturday 17 September 2011, staff from the Tesco Beverley store will challenge members of the Defence School of Transport to a 12 hour Cyclothon. All funds raised on the day will be split between the 2 teams, Tesco is raising money on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society, their chosen charity of the year. The Defence School of Transport (DST) the worlds largest residential driver training school will…
Tough Start For Beverley Braves
The last few years have seen Beverley Braves start the rugby season against top team Skirlaugh Bulls and this was no exception. A blustery morning at Longcroft saw Skirlaugh pile on the pressure from the off and Beverley were forced to defend their own line. Skirlaugh broke through but a try saving tackle from Beverley knocked the ball from their hands for what would have been a certain try. Confident…
Worrall Set To Return For Beavers Trip To Morley
Beverley RUFC travel to West Yorkshire on Saturday to take on Morley in the National League 3(North) encounter in good spirits after their impressive win over Penrith last weekend. Beset by early season injuries and non availabilities, the Beavers fielded a young looking side made up of a number of players making their debuts at National 3 level. After a shaky start they settled down and although badly affected by…
Major Stone Half-Marathon Returns After Two Year Break
The Major Stone half-marathon made a welcome return to the local race calendar last weekend after a two-year absence and attracted a field of 136 athletes. A sixteen-strong contingent from Beverley Athletic Club took part in the race and the first of them to complete the 21 km course was Jonathan Leskiewicz. He finished in fourth position overall in 1:18:06 behind a very strong first three consisting of Steve Bateson,…
A Legendary Addition to the Family
Business owners Janette Clennett owner of The Fairy Godmothers of Ladygate Beverley and husband Stuart Clennett partner in Meadow Studios Photography, are not content with just running their respective businesses, they have now taken over Fantasia Legends Fancy dress shop also on Ladygate. Their daughter Kirsty Mills has taken up the reins on this new venture and is learning the ropes alongside previous Fantasia owner Edwina Jackson. Janette Said ”Kirsty…
King Of The Celts Claims First In Feature Race @ Beverley
The penultimate meeting at Beverley Racecourse took place today. A very good sized crowd was at the Westwood course to enjoy the afternoons racing. The 3.45 feature race, ‘The Comedy Curry Night On 24th September Handicap Stakes was won by King of the Celts ridden by P J McDonald. McDonald won the race by a few lengths as he came tearing up the inside passing Paul Hanagan to win the…
Hunters’ Hall Gets Two Quality Awards
A Beverley Bed & Breakfast has celebrated its first year of operating with two prestigious awards for quality from the English Tourist Board. Three-star Hunter’s Hall in The Leases, run by Gillian Pickford, has received one of Visit England’s Silver Awards that are given in recognition of exceptional quality within a property’s star rating. It also received a Breakfast Award, given when the B&B has: “gone the extra mile to…
Celebrity Designer Linda Barker to Unveil New Beverley Show Home
Interior design guru Linda Barker will be passing on some tips of the trade as a VIP guest at Linden Homes’ show home launch in Beverley. TV’s 60 Minute Makeover presenter Linda has been invited to officially open the St Nicholsgate development at Flemingate on Saturday 17 September, where 130 new homes will be built. Linda, who attended the company’s Howden development opening earlier this year, will be chatting to…
‘That Glorious Noise Comes’ To Beverley Minster
On 26th November Beverley Minster will play host to “That Glorious Noise”, raising money for The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. The evening will be headlined by the superb English tenor Jonathan Ansell who will be supported by Coronation Street’s Holly Quin Ankrah. Jonathan will be accompanied by three of his most skilled and trusted musicians and choral support will come from the Rodillian Singers, an award winning choir from West Yorkshire. …
AFC Tickton Kit Presentation @ Longcroft
Probably never to be repeated and unique is this AFC Tickton club photo. Some 200 children from 18 teams and 30 coaches are pictured here in the new McCain sponsored club kits. Every team from under 7’s to U’s16 years girls and boys which makes up the club is featured. Mini Soccer representative and under 10’s manager Dave Dalton commented “this is one of the best and brightest days in…
Beverley Leisure Centre Wedding Fair A Resounding Success
The first Beverley Leisure Centre Wedding Fair organised by Sarah Slator was a resounding success. The Fairy Godmothers showcased their beautiful range of wedding dresses and bridesmaids gowns on the catwalk along with suits from Greenwoods menswear. The dresses ranged from slinky, easily packed gowns, to a full skirted creation with a traditional train. Silver and red were amongst the big gowns giving a splash of vivid colour along with…
Beverley Flower Club
Bishop Burton Flower Club has recently changed its name to Beverley Flower Club. The reasons for this are that floral demonstrations have been taking place in Beverley at Longcroft Lower School, Molescroft in Beverley for some years now and some demonstrators have found it a little confusing to be demonstrating in Beverley when the club was called Bishop Burton. The club are also hoping to attract more members from Beverley,…
Beavers Defeat Vikings
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV continued their impressive start to the new season as they beat the Scarborough Vikings 36 – 17 at Beaver Park. There were several players making their home debuts for the Beavers second string including former Beverley United manager Daniel Williams. The seconds are at home once again this weekend as they host Sandal, kick off 3pm. [nggallery id=1731]
Ray Teal’s Cricket Round Up
Beverley Town 1st XI concluded the 2011 season with a home tie against Clifton Alliance knowing that a victory would secure the runners up berth. The day started well with skipper Alan Acklam winning the toss and giving Clifton first use of another typically good Norwood Park track. As has been the case for much of the season the opening pair of Simon Roe and Matthew Mudd bowled superbly well…
Richardson Heroics Not Enough As Cave Beat Moley
Molescroft FC were dumped out of the cup by South Cave 3 – 0 at Longcroft School. A stunning performance by Molescroft FC keeper Joey Richardson kept the scores respectable for the home side. Richardson who made a string of fine saves was given the Man of the Match award for his efforts. [nggallery id=1729]
Bridlington Beat AFC Tickton In Close Encounter
AFC Tickton U16s opened there first league match away at Bridlington Rangers, and it was Bridlington Rangers that took their first three points of the season winning two nil. The first half was a close affair with both teams struggling with the high winds, with Tickton’s goal keeper the busier of the two. In the second half Bridlington’s pressure paid off as they finally took the lead, AFC Tickton just…
Beverley Smash Penrith
What a match! Ten tries and nearly all of them as good as any you are likely to see all season. The game itself was no classic but the flair and attacking enterprise shown by both sides provided some great rugby. Bevelrey RUFC came back in fine style after an awful start to overcome a Penrith side which looked to have the game already wrapped up before it had hardly…