Last Sunday Lucas Meagor of Beverley Athletic Club completed the third of his series of four marathons in four weeks in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. After running the first 21km of the race in Limerick in 1:39:06 he slowed down in the second half of the race and finished in 3:46:05 – his fastest time in the series so far. The final race takes place in Skopje, Macedonia, on Sunday.
East Riding Youth Dance: Artists and Support Workers
East Riding Youth Dance is recruiting dance artists and support workers for four hours per week during term time for its community youth dance initiative, from September 2011. Artists must have dance degree-level qualifications or equivalent experience and practical knowledge of working with young people aged from 11 – 18 years. Support workers will need to be over 21 years and have an interest in dance. They will also be…
Beverley 1st XI beat Studley Royal By 9 Wickets
These are early days but Beverley Town Cricket Club 1st XI have played two games and been hugely impressive in both. After demolishing Goole Town’s batting last week it was the turn of the Town opening batsmen to produce a superb display on another excellent Norwood Recreation Ground surface, but not before Matthew Mudd had turned in one of his best bowling performances for the team. Studley Royal made a…
Gilbert Shines as Tickton Beat United
AFC Tickton approached the game against their local rivals with some trepidation as they were missing their goalkeeper Loralie Castle, defenders Rachel Hill and Laura McCoid and striker Izzie Clark; however, the team rose to the challenge and competed hard from the first whistle. The opening minutes were evenly matched with both teams trying to gain an advantage and it was only some outstanding goalkeeping by stand – in keeper…
Beverley Town CC 4th XI Beat Sutton 2nd XI by 17 Runs
Beverley Town Cricket Club4th started their season under new skipper Rich Simpson with a narrow win over Sutton 2nd XI in a remarkable game at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Batting first on another excellent wicket Town made a good start through Ash Lord (35) and the returning Rob Todd. Todd, looking as though he had never been away, adopted his usual no nonsense approach and was harsh on anything too…
Hull College C of E Vs Lincoln City C of E
Centre of Excellence women’s football featuring Hull College Girls who hosted Lincoln City at Longcroft School Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1437] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Dave Barley’s 25th @ The Beverley Memorial Hall
Dave Barley was joined by friends and family as he celebrated his 25th birthday at the Beverley Memorial Hall.
Entertainment was provided by Hull band Northern Pride who blasted out the music till the early hours.
Friday Night @ The Kings Head Beverley
There was a Royal Wedding feeling at the Kings Head pub on Friday night. Door staff got into the spirit of things with one dressing up as a beefeater. BBC presenter Peter Levy was also in the Beverley Nightspot attending a leaving party. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1432] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Local Elections:Bryan Pearson, St. Marys Ward
I am married to Shirley and am Beverley born and bred and would not want to live anywhere else. Beverley is part of me and I am part of it. I couldn’t think of a better place to live. My ward work is very important to me. I answer calls every week from people within the Ward who have problems, some minor some major, and I deal with them all….
Local Elections:Elaine Aird, St. Marys Ward
I have been a resident of St Mary’s Ward for over 30 years and have one son, Gavin. He attended the local primary and secondary schools. I was a member, along with many others of the Beverley Health Action Tram, which was set up in 2007. I helped organise the march from Saturday Market up to the entrance of the Westwood Hospital on New Year’s Day. I feel that at…
The Royal Wedding: Street Parties
The Royal Wedding was celebrated in Beverley as it was across the rest of the UK with street parties. In London around a million people lined the streets as Prince William and Kate Middleton got married at Westminster Abbey. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1431] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Pink Night At Longcroft School
Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) will paint the town pink at a special night at the school in July. A number of Beverley businesses have already confirmed they will attend the first ever ‘Pink Night’ held at the school, which aims to promote health, beauty and well-being to the girls and their female relatives. FOLS also hope to raise money to buy a much-needed minibus, and promote the hard work…
Tanners Reach Final of League Cup
Hodgsons FC Reserves will meet Eastella Rangers in the League Cup Final after beating Aldbrough. The Tanners goals came from Scott Vickers who scored directly from a throw in, a Jack Van Wren 30 yard screamer and Gary Collins tap in. The final will take place at The Lane Rental Stadium, Bridlington on May 21st Final Score: Hodgsons FC 3 Aldbrough 1 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Roger Spink’s Volvo Bike Stolen, Can You Help?
A Bianchi Mountain bike customised for Volvo large frame was stolen from outside Spinks the Chemist on Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. The thieves who stole the bike turned up on a purple Appollo ladies mountain bike, which they left behind. The bike taken is just one of four in the area. Any help to find the bike would be much appreciated by its owner, local pharmacist Roger Spink.
Local Elections:Irene Charis, St. Marys Ward
I would like you to vote for me as your councillor because I am passionate about fulfilling and meeting your needs. Whilst speaking to you on the phone and face to face, I realise that many of you have become disillusioned with the political process and with the politicians who do not understand the concerns that affect the lives of real people every day; often feeling that your views are…
Blue And Golds Left With Plenty To Ponder
Beverley ARLC draw a disappointing season to a close as they host Hull Isberg on Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre (ko 2pm). After some tough fixtures, the Blue and Golds lie in tenth place out of 14 teams in Division One of the Hull & District Open Age Rugby League competition. Meanwhile, their have been some developments away from the field that could have important ramifications for teams like…
Braves Craig Collins:’It Was a Game of 2 Halves’
Charlie Barker scored a long range try in each half as Beverley Braves under 8s fought out a thrilling draw with Skirlaugh B,each team scoring 7 tries apiece. Top tackler Isaac Merryweather got stuck in in defence, ably assisted by Lewis Bradley & Charlie Gay to repel wave after wave of a strong Skirlaugh attack. The Nuttall boys Tom and Alex scored a try each in reply for the Braves …
Rushby Shows Determination To Bounce Back In Style
Jordan Rushby returned to Darley Moor on Bank Holiday, hoping to get back to his winning ways after been unable to start his last race of the day at Cadwell Park, the Sunday before due to mechanical problems. The team had worked hard all week getting the bike repaired and ready for the days racing. Jordan had been entered into three races over the Bank Holiday and was looking forward…