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…
Sculcoates Beat Beverley Town Beavers
Beverley Town beavers suffered a home defeat as they were beaten by visitors Sculcoates Amateurs. The result leaves Beverley Town Beavers sixth place in the East Riding County League. Next up for Beverley is a trip to Westella where they will face Westella and Willerby Juniors in the league. Final Score: Beverley Town Beavers 1 Sculcoates Amateurs 3 Photos by Paul Linton HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Soft Tries Prove Costly As Beavers are Beaten by Rossendale
Eleven tries and plenty of expansive rugby but for Beverley RUFC the day was all rather unsatisfactory. They conceded three soft tries in the first quarter of an hour and never quite recovered from it. There was no lack of effort and at one stage they got back to within ten points but in the end they were well beaten. Rossendale still entertain hopes of a play-off place and they,…
Rangers Boss Declares Title Race Back On
Molescroft Rangers kept their promotion hopes alive with a narrow 2 – 1 win against Aldborough United at the Beverley Leisure Centre. Rangers took the lead through Sam Dixon in the first half though United squared things up soon after the restart. Molescroft Rangers however got themselves back in front thanks to the Showman Darren Spruce who scored what proved to be the winner. Results else where in the East…
Magnificent Fisher Ton Sets Beverley Town On Road To Victory
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s 1st XI took full points from their opening league game of the York and District Senior League season with a 174-run demolition of Goole Town at the Norwood Recreation Ground. There were no shortage of fine performances for Beverley, but there was no real doubt that the day belonged to Jon Fisher. He brought up a magnificent century, looking particularly powerful behind square on both sides…
Beverley Town 3rds Stunned By Ingram Masterclass
A wonder innings of 186 not out from South Holderness CC’s Rich Ingram left Beverley Town Cricket Club’s 3rd XI stunned at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Ingram hit probably the highest innings ever seen in the town as South Holderness chased down what seemed like an impregnable home side total of 277-4 off their 48 overs. It was a tame wicket to be sure, but Ingram totally dominated proceedings, fittingly…
Laura Reed’s 21st @ Hodgsons
Laura Reed celebrated her 21st birthday by holding a fancy dress party at Hodgsons. Laura was dressed as Avatar while her boy friend Gary Holgate opted for a cowboy’s outfit. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1414] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Local Elections: Kerri Harold, Minster Woodmansey
Hi, my name is Kerri Harold, I have been married to Roy for nearly 18 years and have 3 lovely daughters Beth, Georgia and Brittany. I am Beverley born and bred and attended Woodmansey Primary School, ( where I am now proud to be a Governor) and then onto Beverley High School. I had a year at Hull College on their hairdressing course, but changed career course after being told…