St Georges FC triumphed on a perfect day for the ever-popular Mike Gaden Football Fives tournament held at Beverley Rugby Club yesterday (Sunday). More than 20 teams from Beverley and beyond slugged it out in intense heat, to the pleasure of large numbers of supporters enjoying an afternoon in the sun. The competition is run by Beverley Town FC, for whom Mike Gaden played before his death in 1999. Chairman…
DuBoulay Efforts Not Enough To Save Beverley Town Seconds
It was a chastening day for Beverley Town 2nd XI at home to Whitkirk on Saturday. They were beaten by eight wickets and never recovered from a poor start to their innings. Although the build-up to the weekend had seen heavy rain dampen the outfield on the main pitch at the Norwood Recreation Ground, the pitch was reported to be as good for batting as usual. So it was a…
Beverley Town 4ths Soundly Thrashed
Beverley Town CC 4th XI were soundly hammered on Saturday. They crashed to a disappointing 130-run defeat at home to Patrington CC 2nd XI in their EYCA Division One clash. Kieran Thompson made an early breakthrough for Beverley, removing visiting opener Mark Todd promptly for a duck. A big partnership between Connor McKinley (46) and Adrian Critchley, who finished unbeaten on 119, set them back on target before another flourish…
Proud Tips Rugby Club As Mike Gaden Fives Champions
This morning Gary Proud, Phil Moses new Beverley Town Chairman Raoul Lempriere were at Beaver Park cutting the grass and marking out the pitches for the club’s annual fund raiser. This year will see Lady Le Goose take part for the first time and skipper James Radley is confident that his side will be able to claim their second title in as many months. James said; “We have got class…
Bike Rally @ The Lady Le Gross
The Lady Le Gross was used as the venue for Demons MC Hull who hosted a motorbike rally rasing money for Macmillan Nurses. Local Councillor and bike enthusiast David Elvidge was at the event as he help judge winners in a selection of categories. There were a number of activities and stalls outside with tattoos being offered on site by local artist Jimmy Needles. [nggallery id=1558]
Steve Rial’s 1969 BSA Starfire @ Beverley Classic Car Rally
“It’s not alive if it’s not dripping.” That’s how Steve Rial, the head maintenance man at Beverley Minster, described his British classic 1969 BSA Starfire at Wednesday’s Beverley Classic Car Rally. Steve has owned his BSA since 1984, riding it all over the place and keeping it in pristine condition thanks to the efforts of the men at RM Motorcycles on Flemingate. He told HU17.net: “In its day this was…
Ken Hailstone’s 1922 Coventry Eagle 2 Speed @ Beverley Classic Car Rally
Ken, from Willerby, is a committed bike addict, spending a lot of his time restoring British bikes of all ages. He’s currently working on bikes such as Nortons and Goldstars.
Bikes And Scooters @ Beverley Classic Car Rally
It might be the Beverley Classic Car Rally, but the annual event, held on Wednesday, is also a Mecca for bike and scooter enthusiasts. Bikes and scooters of all makes, ages and sizes drew as many admirers as the hundreds of classic cars on show in the town centre. Just as with the cars, British bikes made up the bulk of those on show, with Coventrys, BSAs and Nortons sat…
Chelsea Short’s 13th @ Beverley Rugby Club
Chelsea Short celebrated her 13th birthday with friends and family at Beverley Rugby Club.
Alex Thurston a friend of Chelsea said;
“It was one of the best parties so far, thank you, Chelsea!”
Hall Helps Heroes
Beverley Atheltic Club ultra-athlete Martin Hall is taking on the challenge of a lifetime this week when he takes part in the Gobi Desert March in aid of the Help for Heroes charity. The former army officer and current Chairman and Managing Director of Hall Construction Group will spend the week in a remote area of western China and cover a total distance of 250 kilometres on foot. Carrying everything…
Beverley Outdoor Furniture: Miami Sofa Set
Beverley Outdoor Furniture stock a wide range of high end rattan garden furniture which is available in stock now, to buy online, or direct from their warehouse at Barmston Road, Beverley. Beverley Outdoor Furniture aim to bring the comforts of the indoors to the outdoors – and they specialize in rattan garden sofa sets and dining sets in various sizes and colours. The rattan furniture is made from a strong…
MP Champions ‘Ace’ Local Tennis Club
Graham Stuart is pleased to be the guest of honour at the Cherry Burton Tennis Club open day on Sunday 26th July to celebrate the recent redevelopment of the courts. “I am looking forward to championing a great local organisation”, said Mr Stuart, the MP for Beverley and Holderness. “This fundraising effort proves that with members who are passionate and dedicated, a small group of individuals can make a big…
Let’s Go Outside & Play – At Last!
For the first time in thirty years the children of Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup can- at last- play outside all thanks to the installation of a brand new outside play area, generously funded by Toll Gavel United Church and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The new special architect-designed play area, which was opened officially this week after receiving the full approval Ofsted and final assessment by the…
Whats It Like To Live In Tickton?
Beverley Local Action Team wants to know what it is like to live in Tickton and give residents the opportunity to be more involved in local decision making. We have worked closely with the parish council to organise a street surgery and representatives from the police, fire, and council will be out on the streets of Tickton along with local councillors on Wednesday, 6 July between 4 and 6.30pm. They…
Snob Hairdressing: Fish Spa
Located on Ladygate, Snob Hairdressing Salon opened in May 2009. Owner Natalie Kerr has 15 years of hairdressing experience and has won awards for her work in the industry. The Beverley salon caters for all aspects of hairdressing, including special events such as weddings and proms. Snob’s prides itself on providing an excellent personal service to all customers, satisfying their individual needs. Recently, Snob’s Unisex Hairdressing added a fish spa…
Braves Win Curly Challenge Cup
Beverley Braves under nines had their first taste of silverware in their short rugby league careers on Wednesday evening with a 8-4 win over Hull Dockers to win the ‘Curly Challenge Cup’. The cup is in memory of Paul ‘Curly’ Quiney a former Beverley and Dockers player who died suddenly 18 months ago and was presented by his widow, Michelle, to the victorious Braves team after a fantastic game. Played…
West View Camping Proving Popular
West View Camping’s location and facilities are proving a popular draw for more and more visitors to the area. Located just a mile from Beverley in Woodmansey, the site is only in its second year and recently played host to one of its biggest events yet. The Heinkel Trojan Club, a group dedicated to the famous old bubble car, held their AGM at West View Camping earlier this month and…
Local Authorities to Explore Improved Ways of Working
The newly elected leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Councillor Liz Redfern, met with leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Stephen Parnaby, OBE, to explore the possibility of working together with a view to improving services for residents and bringing savings for both authorities. Initial talks have taken place with senior councillors and they are now to establish a working group where all possibilities will be looked at. Councillor…