The Green Ginger Morris Dancers enjoyed their annual pilgrimage to The Royal Standard – and were certainly treated Royally by landlord Nick Bean. Just days ahead of that most British of celebrations the Royal Wedding – they performed a series of traditional British dances outside the North Bar Within pub, with a little help from a few pints of Nick’s finest bitters. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
The David Elvidge Interview: Part I
David Elvidge wants to bring back personal responsibility, cut through red tape and maintain Beverley’s unique way of life. The Beverley Town councillor and former Mayor is hoping to make the step up to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at next week’s election when he stands for the Conservative Party in the Woodmansey ward. David is well known as the driving force behind Beverley’s fantastic Armed Forces Day, but…
Bryce Pays Price For Bravery In Rangers’ Narrow Defeat
Molescroft Rangers keeper Paul Bryce is counting the cost of his bravery in Tuesday night’s 2-1 Junior County Cup Final defeat by Dunnington Reserves at Pocklington Sports Club. Rangers’ number one put his body on the line after just 40 seconds, saving superbly from Dunnington’s Ollie Elwood as he tried to latch on to a speculative through ball. But it proved to be a disaster for him and his side….
Elvis Presley’s Burger Tribute
Elvis admitted he was “all-shook up” by the quality of gourmet burgers on offer at Dine On The Rowe’s Ultimate Burger Night. Elvis Presley tribute act Steve Caprice dined and then performed some of The King’s greatest songs for customers at the popular Butcher Rowe bistro, including Heartbreak Hotel. The aim of the evening was a celebration of local ingredients, including local bespoke beef farmer Manor Farm Beef, who only…
Bürgermeister Cruises Down Beverley Beck in Style
Visitors from Beverley’s twin town Lemgo were treated to a cruise down Beverley Beck and beyond on the Beverley Barge Preservation Society’s Syntan Barge. On a day that brought out the best in Beverley for the distinguished visitors from the German town of Lemgo, Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot greeted them at the Beckside home of the Syntan. Leading the Lemgo visitors was the Bürgermeister of Lemgo himself Dr. Reiner…
Rangers Beaten in Cup Final by Treble Chasers Dunnington
Molescroft Rangers were beaten in the Junior County Cup Final by Dunnington Reserves 2 – 1 at Pocklington. Rangers lost their goalkeeper, Paul Bryce, within the opening ten minutes of the match after he needed to leave the field after sustaining an injury. When the game resumed it was Dunnington who dominated play as they went on to lift the East Riding Junior Country Cup. Final Score: Dunnington Reserves 2…
Kristian Davis First Runner Back For Beverley @ Brantingham Hill
54 hardy runners tackled the Brantingham Hill Race on Good Friday, seven of them from Beverley Athletic Club. This challenging 7.3 mile race is organised by East Hull Harriers and tests the stamina of runners on the hilly terrain between Elloughton and Mount Airy Farm. Kristian Davis completed the course in just over an hour (60:51) and was the first Beverley runner to finish. He was followed by Andy Tate…
Hastings: The Banter Was Spot On
Hodgsons FC boss Lee Hastings told HU17.net “the banter was spot on” during Sunday’s fund-raising cross-sport encounter with Beverley ARLC. The town’s sports fans flocked to the Beverley Leisure Centre to watch the sides first play rugby league and then play football. Honours were even as the Blue and Golds ran out 4-3 winners in the rugby, then The Tanners claimed their revenge to win the football 2-1. But sport…
Local Elections: David Elvidge, Minster Woodmansey
For those that don’t know me I am married to Janet and I have one son Alex. I am the youngest of six children and have lived and worked locally all my life. I was educated at St Mary’s and then Longcroft School, my further education took place at the East Riding College as an apprentice mechanic. I have subsequently returned to East Riding College three times to study engineering…
Unlock Your Best Night Out Yet: Prize for the Best Dressed and Live Steel Band
Join Beverley Racecourse for a themed race night with a difference. Racegoers will each be given a padlock or key on arrival and it’s up to you to spend the evening looking for the one that matches yours. Find it and you could win a whole host of prizes – winners will be announced in a prize draw after the fourth race (approximately 8pm). If you fancy a flutter, races…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Elections – The Conservative Party
Welcome fellow Beverlonians to your six local Candidates who are asking for your support in the forthcoming local elections on May 5th. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently a Conservative-led Council and we are proud of our achievements over the past four years and hope to have the opportunity to represent your interests for the next four years also. The bedrock of this success has been sound financial management…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 40
HU17.net Magazine issue 40, featuring pictures from the following events and sports fixtures: * Steve Rial * The Way of the Cross: Churches Together * Curry Night @ Queens Head * ERYC Local Elections: Labour Party & Conservative’s * Urchin: A Great Shoe Shopping Experience * ALison Booth: Training Guide Dogs * Laura Reed’s 21st @ Hodgsons * Hodgsons FC & Beverley ARLC Group Poster * Beverley ARLC Vs Hodgsons…
Beverley RUFC Vs Malton: Match Report
Beverley RUFC 2nds were crowned East Yorkshire Division One Champions on Sunday in a thrilling final against Malton, running out eventual winner 31-25. On a fine afternoon for rugby at Driffields Kelleythorpe ground, the crowd were treated to a cracking game which was credit to both sides. With so much riding on the game you could have forgiven either side if they’d played safe and low risk rugby, but neither…
Queen’s Head Launch Curry And A Pint Night
Wednesday Market pub The Queen’s Head is once again leading the way in a bid to entice more customers to the area. Les and Chris Willicombe have been in charge of the popular, family-run pub for the past six and a bit years, and have in recent times helped bring some real vibrancy to Wednesday Market, so much so that during the day the area is a honeypot for hungry…
Robinson Screamer Not Enough As Tanners Tame Blue And Golds
Danny Robinson scored a scorching, 30-yard screamer as Beverley ARLC nearly pulled off the impossible in their fund-raising football encounter with Hodgsons FC at Beverley Leisure Centre yesterday. Following on from their narrow defeat in their rugby clash, fans of The Tanners would have hoped for an easier time with the round ball at their feet against a less mobile Blue and Golds side. But it couldn’t have been further…
Fisher: Ton At Home Ground Was Something Special
Beverley Town CC centurion Jon Fisher admitted it was “special” to score his first senior ton at his home ground on Saturday. Fisher was in total command as he piled up a magnificent 111 in the 174-run defeat of Goole Town at the Norwood Recreation Ground. He took advantage of anything short and wide to carve boundaries behind square on the offside, and made the Goole bowlers rue the moment…
Tanners Show Spirit In Charity Rugby Clash
A big crowd enjoyed an Easter Sunday to remember when Hodgsons FC and Beverley ARLC clashed in a charity football/ rugby league extravaganza at Beverley Leisure Centre. The touchline was crammed with supporters of both clubs – plus a fair number of neutrals – enjoying a beer or five on another lovely spring day. And they weren’t let down by the quality of sport on display. The two teams first…
Beverley Win Merrit League Title at Driffield
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV claimed the Merit League title coming from behind to beat Malton and Norton in a pulsating final. Beverley RUFC who at one point were 16 – 3 battled hard and found themselves take a 28 – 20 lead. Malton then added a try closing the gap to just three points. The beavers however secured the title with penalty that was kicked by Jamie Gill to ensure…