Young cricketers can enjoy the benefit of some high-quality coaching at Beverley Town CC next week. Backed by Yorkshire CCC Charitable Trust, the three-day ‘Enjoy Cricket’ course at the Norwood Recreation Ground is a great chance for any youngster to learn more about the game. It runs from Tuesday 31 May until Thursday 2 June, starting at 10am and finishing at 1pm and will cost just £1 a day to…
Dozy And Spencer Claim Big Race Success
Dozy and Jamie Spencer claimed the top prize at Beverley Racecourse tonight (Wednesday). Spencer brought home the Kevin Ryan-trained two year-old to its second victory in two races in the Hilary Needler Trophy Conditional Stakes. The filly came in at 9-2, well clear of favourite Frankie Dettori on Vocational. Pass Muster and Royston Ffrench claimed the 7pm race, the Kevin Donkin Memorial Handicap. [nggallery id=1501]
Jazz Night @ Bar Fusion
Bar Fusion hosted a special party yesterday o mark the anniversary of their Jazz Night. Regulars to the event enjoyed a night of music and were treated to a complementary Tapas at the Wednesday market night spot. Music will return to Bar Fusion for Bank Holiday weekend with local cover band Reloaded scheduled to appear on Sunday 29th May. [nggallery id=1500]
Dettori Guns For Westwood Double
The appearance of Frankie Dettori at Beverley Racecourse’s Hilary Needler Trophy night could spell double trouble for the bookies. Dettori returned to the Westwood last season after a five-year break from the course and claimed four winners from five rides early in the season. He’s back for two rides tonight and it’s his first, Solicitor in the 7pm Kevin Donkin Memorial Handicap, that is generating the most interest. Solicitor won…
Rodmell Slashes Three seconds Off PB In Windermere
Beverley Athletic Club’s Darren Rodmell also recorded a new personal best for a marathon last weekend. He crossed the finishing line in Windermere in 3:12:30, three seconds faster than his previous best which was set in Windermere last year. He finished in the top fifty overall and was 23rd in his age category. He said “I felt like I was running well for twenty miles but the last six were…
Brant Sets New PB in Edinburgh Marathon
Andrew Brant of Beverley Athletic Club is celebrating after setting a new personal best in the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday. It was his sixth marathon and the first time he had run the distance in less than four hours. He completed the 26 mile course in 3:53:59 – an amazing 10 minutes faster than his time in last month’s London Marathon. Brant has come a long way since his first…
Recruitment Day for Volunteers
Dove House Hospice, a charity caring for people with life limiting illnesses in Hull and the East Riding, is appealing for new volunteers by holding a recruitment day at the retail store in Beverley, Dyer Lane on Thursday 26th May. Dove House is always on the lookout for volunteers with a variety of skill sets. Currently, the local charity is appealing for new volunteers to help in the running of…
Superbikes With James Westmoreland
Beverley born racer James Westmoreland took park in the third round of the British superbikes held at the Croft circuit in north Yorkshire, and claimed his best position so far finishing 12th in both of the races. HU17 was at Croft Circuit to capture the very best action images from the days racing. James now rides for the Motorpoint Yamaha team (bike #27) alongside fellow rider Loris Baz, from France….
Bank Holiday @ Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster will be running a day-long series of bonus-packed roof tours in the Central Tower, including demonstrations of its mediaeval tread wheel crane starting at 10am on Bank Holiday Monday (30th May). These special tours will include a walk through the very top of the nave roof, and a view of the unique clock chiming mechanism in the North West Tower. The hour long tours will run throughout the…
Bell Leads by Example As Tickton Clinch Title
AFC Tickton secured the league title as they beat Pelican Boys at Tickton Playing Fields. Johnny Avison put the home side on their way to victory as he headed home from curling Jack Bell corner. The home side added a second through skipper Bell who picked up the Man of the Match award to cap off a great season. Order Photos – Click here Johnny Avison scores the goal that…
‘Being There’ Paintings & Drawings by Barry and Jill Carter
A new exhibition of works by well-known, Cottingham-based artists, Barry and Jill Carter, will be on display at Beverley Art Gallery this summer. Barry and Jill have exhibited widely in the North of England for many years, in both solo and group shows. Barry is inspired by coastal locations, especially Bridlington, Flamborough and Staithes. The inland waterways and boatyards of North Lincolnshire are also favourite locations. Jill favours domestic interiors,…
Roe Four Not Enough To Avoid Defeat
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s Under 15s were beaten by Cottingham despite a four-wicket haul from spin bowler Jamie Roe. Cottingham batted first and were bowled out for a creditable 108 from their twenty overs. Beverley managed to score 80 runs in reply, losing the game by 28 runs. The Under 15s return to action in two weeks time at the Norwood Recreation Ground as they host Fenner. [nggallery id=1497]
Ginny Vorwerg New Chair of Beverley Ladies Circle
New Beverley Ladies Circle chair Ginny Vorwerg was welcomed into her new role last night at Cerruti 2 restaurant. Members also voted in a new committee and, as is tradition, gave presents to Ginny and her committee members. Outgoing chair Diane Holmes was thanked for her efforts in the role, and as the evening closed and the meal finished, the ladies enjoyed a ‘The Price Is Right’-themed game show to…
Beverley Flying Scotsman Modellers Need Your Support
The National Railway Museum in York is urging people in Beverley to support a local competition entry which is in the running to scoop a once in a lifetime prize – to travel behind the newly restored Flying Scotsman. Heather and Sebastian Lorch from Beverley are off to a flying start in the Museum’s model competition which challenged members of the public to make a model of the world famous…
The Beverley Ragamuffins Return
Local singer-songwriters, the Ragamuffins, will be performing songs from their forthcoming third album on Saturday 28th May 2011 at Beverley’s Conservative Club. The set of new songs tell the stories of local characters that linger long in the memories of many Beverley people. Lead Vocalist and lifelong Beverlonian, Jerry O’Connell, explained what the concept of the album was all about: “Beverley’s had its right share of characters, rogues and eccentrics…
Beverley Armed Forces Day Funding Boost Received
Although the Defence School of Transport (DST) has been unable to take part in this year’s Armed Forces Day due to increased operational training pressures, it has stepped in together with Beverley based educational charity; The Deflog VQ Trust to provide the additional £4000 necessary to guarantee that the event will go ahead. DST Commandant, Colonel Paul Ash stated that “Both the Defence School of Transport and Deflog VQ Trust…
Beverley 1st XI Drew With Stamford Bridge
Recent encounters between these two sides have been close fought affairs and this game proved no exception. The visitors won the toss and elected to bowl first. The powerful top three for Beverley made decent starts but failed to capitalize on the good batting conditions. The returning Olly Grantham showed his class with an impressive 93 and he was well supported by Tony Spence (38). Their century partnership put the…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 44
HU17.net Magazine issue 44, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: * Ward Scott LLP Open Their New Beverley Office * Swinemoor Primary School Welcome Project Sponsors * Bazaar And Rummage A Big Success For Beverley Theatre Company * Moths Make Magical Mark On Lockwood Road Bushes * FOLS’ Quiz Night @ The Norwood Recreation Ground * Samantha Nicholson’s 13th Birthday @ Beverley Rugby Club * Mitchell And Grantham…