Elderly residents on Duesbury Close, Beverley, will not have to suffer dangerous conditions this winter. Beverley Town Council have placed a new salt bin on Duesbury Close after town councillors agreed to provide extra salt bins for residents following last winter’s bitter conditions. St Mary’s East Ward councillor David Elvidge said it was important that the more vulnerable members of his ward received this help. He told HU17.net: “I suggested…
Trading Standards To Carry Out Energy Cost and Value For Money Initiative
Residents facing crippling fuel bills to heat their homes and provide them with hot water can have confidence that they are getting the correct measurements of fuel that they have paid for as East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service launches its new fuel initiative. Over the past year the cost of nearly all forms of energy having risen by an average of 15 per cent and in a…
Matt Douse:Lunar Eclipse Picture
This great photograph was taken this week by Beverley man Matt Douse. His shot, taken looking westwards at dusk towards Walkington, was taken on Tuesday during a rare lunar eclipse.
Take The Festival Train to Beverley
It won’t have escaped your notice that Beverley Folk Festival starts today Friday. (June 17 – 19) But you may not know that if you travel to the event by train you can get 10% off festival tickets for next year. This money-saving offer forms part of an agreement with Northern Rail in support of the festival policy of promoting issues of sustainability and the environment. All you have to…
Westy Shapes Up For Knockhill With Refreshing Break At IOM TT
Young Motorpoint Yamaha rider James Westmoreland has spent the time between Thruxton and Knockhill recharging his batteries by watching the furious excitement of the Isle of Man TT. The young Brit had been impressing in the qualifiers at Thruxton, even managing the fastest lap in one of the Free Practice sessions but was affected by the downpour on race day. By the 2nd race of the day he had been…
Lucky in Love @ Beverley Racecourse
Beverley Racecourse themed night drew in the crowds for an evening meeting. Rachel Frank was one of the lucky ladies to land herself a perfect match. Rachel a florist at Fleurs de Lisa padlock was opened by a mature gentleman who was delighted with his prize. Emma and Lucy of Sugarbird Boutique, Beverley were also spotted at the races with friends though refused to comment on if they had been…
ERYC Say No To Controversial Beagle Breeding Expansion Plan
East Riding of Yorkshire Council today turned down a planning application submitted by B&K Universal, based in the village of Grimston, who were seeking planning permission to redevelop its facilities. There was a heavy police presence in Beverley today, although the protesters who had gathered outside County Hall to protest against testing on animals caused no problems. Inside County Hall concerns were raised relating to the impact the redevelopment would…
Dawson Hits The Jackpot in Burton Pidsea
Beverley Athletic Club Junior Nicole Dawson took part in her first 10k race last weekend and hit the jackpot. She was the first lady to complete the course in Burton Pidsea, finishing in 43:26 – more than a minute ahead of her nearest rival, Beverley’s Lucy Stamford. The fifteen year-old has been a member of the junior squad for 7 years and has represented her club in numerous fun runs…
Beverley St Mary’s Update for May 2011
Issue: – Shop Lifting – Beverley Town Centre I am glad to say that the challenges set of the team in relation to shop theft problems within Beverley has been taken on with gusto and enquiries are currently ongoing into a number of offences. For residents of Beverley they may well have seen pictures being publicised in the local newspapers and on the internet site HU17.net of persons that Beverley…
Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for May 2011
Issue: Anti Social Behaviour – Swinemoor Estate There have been a few incidents across the estate, the busiest street, being Wilberforce Crescent with 3 calls for service over the behaviour of young children. There have also been some noise complaints down Schofield Avenue and a couple of incidents on Wellington Road and Sample Avenue. We continue to patrol these areas and have done so on push bikes as well as…
Beverley Under 13s Too Good For Cottingham
Two excellent innings from Greg Whyley and Tom Norton laid the foundations for Beverley Town CC under 13s’ defeat of Cottingham in the third round of the ECB Club Knockout at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Batting first the pair both retired on 32 and then some more excellent batting, this time from Tommy Hudson (26), took Beverley to a formidable total of 129-6 off 20 overs. Beverley were equally good…
Thrilling Last-Ball Tie Between Beverley CC And Fenner
Beverley Town and Fenner CC slugged out a thrilling, last-ball tie in their Newland Evening League clash at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Fenner had looked to be cruising to victory heading into the last few overs as they chased Beverley’s stiff target of 138 off 13 overs. They went into the last over, to be bowled by third team captain Kieran O’Brian, needing seven to win with eight wickets in…
Rock-Solid Rams Storm To Sproatley Success
Beverley Whitestar Rams blew away the opposition to win the Sproatley tournament at the weekend. If victory itself was not enough for the Rams, they also went through their entire seven-game run without conceding a goal, a proud achievement for a defence with Lewis Richardson behind it. The format was round-robin in two groups of six. After drawing their first game 0-0, the Rams won all four of their remaining…
Sweet Moment For Ice Man Ian
Cricketer Ian Goforth came face-to-face with his sugary double this week. A HU17.net reader was recently in need of inspiration when making a cricket-themed cake for a client. And after flicking through a copy of HU17.net, inspiration came in the shape of Beverley Town CC 3rd XI keeper Ian celebrating a caught behind in a recent game at the Norwood Recreation Ground. A game Ian kindly agreed to pose with…
Keep Tolls Down Says Beverley MP
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has called on the Humber Bridge Board to hold off any increase in tolls until the Government’s Humber Bridge Review is completed in the autumn. He welcomed today’s news that Transport Minister Norman Baker and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Justine Greening have launched the second phase of the review. Graham, who is working closely with colleagues from all parties and both sides of…
Train Crew Take ‘On Board’ Principles of Great Customer Service
First Hull Trains’ passengers are set to enjoy an enhanced travel experience as train managers and hospitality staff have earned new qualifications in customer service. A total of 60 employees were enrolled on a customer service qualification delivered by East Riding College, resulting in an outstanding 98 per cent success rate. Mike Strickland, training coordinator at the College said: “The College has enjoyed a good working relationship with First Hull…
Desired Hair Studio
At Desired Hair Studio, we make our clients to feel modern, current and bang on trend. From a funky pixie cut to long flowing locks, everyone’s individual needs are catered for expertly. We are inspired by fashion and feel your hair is the most important fashion accessory to complete your look. We are currently enjoying this seasons vibrant reds, from Rihanna’s show stopping pillar-box red to Cheryl Cole’s deep purple…
See The Nostalgic Side of The Seaside
Bridlington and the coastline of Holderness has long been a popular tourist destination. Each year thousands of people visit this part of Yorkshire and time and again they return. On Tuesday, 24 June, the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service celebrate our much loved coastal areas with its third archive cinema event, ‘Bridlington and the East Yorkshire Coast’. The show draws on a variety of footage from the past…