Beverley Town Reserves suffered a 4 -1 defeat at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Manager Phil Mosses was less then impressed with his keeper, David Butt who let ‘Two slip through his fingers’ the gaffer said: “Butt has done a Gomez, TWICE!” “It is fair to say he is having a bad day, I have never seen anything like it.” Final Score: Beverley Town Reserves 1 Wawne Ferry 4 HU17.net Picture…
Beavers 2nd XV Cruise Through to Play Off Final
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV eased past the Scarborough Vikings at Beaver Park beating the visitors 53 – 7. Stand in Captain Ian Archibald who scored a try himself was full of praise for the team who will now face either Bridlington or Morton in next Sunday’s final at Driffield. Archibald said: “I am delighted with the result though the job is only half done, no one remembers the runner up…
Silly Billy Pardoe Spurs Rangers to Victory
Molescroft Rangers took a massive step towards promotion by winning their game at the Beverley Leisure Centre 4 – 1. Sam Dixon opened the scoring inside 10 minutes after breaking the offside trap to coolly place the ball past the on rushing keeper. Despite dominating the game Rangers were soon pinned back after Billy Pardoe ‘punched the ball’ in his own box resulting in a penalty that was converted. Rangers…
Friday Night Around Beverley
Lucias Wine Bar & Grill general Manager Eyyup Demir celebrated his birthday yesterday. Eyyup who turned 26 started the evening at Lucias where his colleagues presented him with gifts, cards and cake. He continued his party at the Kings Head Pub where others including Nurse Carolyn Lawton were also out celebrating their birthdays. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
Inspiration’s 4th ‘Shopiversary’
Neil & Mada Wharton celebrated their 4th ‘Shopiversary’ and the re-launch of their Private Dinning and Corporate Hospitality venue with a special party this week. Guests were invited to Inspiration at the Old Granary, Beverley where they were treated to a complimentary exotic canapé reception. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1392] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
One off Productions Present Danicin’ In Line
Danicin’ In Line, is set in the Green Dragon pub at the weekly line dancing club. With great country and western standards to put a smile on your face and get your feet tapping, the show takes a warm and funny look at the folk who love to strut their stuff. They’re a mixed bunch: some are just here for the music and the beer; while others take it all…
Beverley Leisure Complex: Back to Netball
Beverley Leisure Complex will be running a series of women’s ‘Back to Netball’ sessions from May. The informal sessions are ideal for anyone who enjoyed playing netball at school, stopped playing and would like to start again or for those looking for a fun, new activity. Run in partnership with England Netball, the ‘Back to Netball’ sessions provide a gentle introduction to the sport for female players and cover basic…
Lucy Wakeford & Kathryn Thomas Live @ Toll Gavel Unied Church
Two of the country’s most outstanding committed musicians of their generation, Lucy Wakeford playing harp and Kathryn Thomas playing flute, appeared at Toll Gavel United Church. Lucy has appeared at the City of London and Cheltenham international festivals. As a concerto soloist Lucy has appeared with many renowned orchestras and ensembles and also made recordings. Kathryn Thomas is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and was subsequently awarded…
Schools Championships on the Map
Last week (April 12th) saw nearly 200 pupils from 29 primary schools come together at Burton Constable Hall near Sproatley for the final of this year’s East Riding Schools Orienteering Championships . The event was the culmination of a joint project between the two School Sport Partnerships that cover all the East Riding schools and the local orienteering club HALO (Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers). Over 500 pupils from 45 schools,…
Lucas Meagor Completes First of Four Marathons
Lucas Meagor of Beverley Athletic Club completed the first of his series of four marathons in four weeks last weekend in Paris. Running in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Meagor completed the 26.1 mile course in 3 hours 53 minutes and 9 seconds. With the temperature around 25 Celsius conditions were amongst the hottest he had experienced in a race and he was grateful for the shade around the course. He…
Thursday @ Beverley Races
Punters enjoyed an afternoon at Beverley Racecourse with a card that featured champion Jockey Paul Hanagan, Silvester De Sousa and Julie Burke who is was awarded this Kyne-Wilson Scholarship. Burk picked up a credible second in the 3.10 Get Married At Beverley Racecourse Handicap on Red Kestral. Racing returns to Beverley Racecourse on the 4th May 2011, the Mayday Raceday Meeting. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Planned Tiger Moth Fly-By Will Be “Poignant” Moment
Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman councillor David Elvidge believes the planned fly-by from one of the RAF’s most unsung planes of WWII will provide a “poignant” but thrilling highpoint to the day. Councillor Elvidge has confirmed that, weather permitting, a Tiger Moth will fly over Beverley’s day of tribute to our servicemen and women on Sunday 3 July. Last year’s planned fly-by by a Spitfire failed to happen because of…
East Yorkshire Opticians Wins Best Fashion Practice in the UK!
Eyesite Opticians is officially the best Fashion Practice in the UK after winning a top national award at the 2011 Optician Awards. Known for being the home of designer eyewear in East Yorkshire for over twenty five years, Eyesite has always been at the cutting edge of quality and style. After sifting through 200 nominations, 30 judges picked out the very best UK Optics has to offer, with Eyesite beating…
Fred & Mary’s Quiz
Children and adults can test their local knowledge in a new quiz which follows the Elwell Trail of 22 full sized paintings sited around Beverley. The paintings show the town through the eyes of the artists Fred and Mary Elwell whose works were bequeathed to Beverley Art Gallery in 1958. Free quizzes and trail leaflets (20p) are available from the art gallery at the Treasure House, Champney Road, and the…
Hull College Girls Vs Northampton Town
Hull College Centre of Excellence hosted a Northampton who are currently on a mini tour. The visitors presented the Hull College Girls with a signed Northampton FC shirt as gesture of good will. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1389] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Local Elections:Neil Bant St. Marys Ward
My name is Neil Bant. I’m thirty six, married with two children and have lived around Beverley for 19 years. I went to Beverley Grammar School, gained my degree locally and now work for Kingston Communications. I am standing to represent the St. Marys Ward where I live. Some candidates standing do not live in our ward. I believe that having a candidate who lives within the ward they represent…
Atiola & Morris Return for the Battle With Waterloo
Beverley RUFC are off on their travels across the Pennines once again on Saturday for their crucial encounter with fellow relegation strugglers Waterloo. They certainly did themselves a power of good last week with a very impressive performance at Middlesbrough where they eased their problems with a 27 – 11 victory. Welcome as this performance and result was, a look at the relative statistics for Waterloo and Middlesbrough suggests that…
FERYO: Jazz Showcase and Quiz Night
The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz Showcase and Quiz Night at Cottingham Civic Hall. There was a full house and a great atmosphere, as the appreciative audience was treated to a feast of music, food and gentle intellectual challenge (not to mention the silliness of stand-up bingo). This was a chance for the Youth Jazz Orchestra to display their range and extensive repertoire,…