So near and yet so far. This was a heartbreaking result for Beverley RUFC who had played superbly throughout and were just five minutes away from inflicting only a second defeat of the season on the League Champions. It was a pulsating match from start to finish. Neither side ever got more than one score ahead and the afternoon was full of thrilling rugby in the spring sunshine. This was…
Braves Live Up to Their Name
It was a quiet start for the young Beverley lads as they faced up to a top of the league opposition. Tackles were hard and tough from both sides, and a break from Joe Wardill up the field gave the valuable yards that were needed to start a fantastic attacking move from Beverley. This culminated in Dylan Clifford getting his head down and running so hard at the line no…
Fenners Squeeze Past Weakened Blue and Golds
The blue and golds went down to a narrow defeat in a game that had a distinct end of season feel to it. Beverley, with a long injury list appeared to have almost half a side watching on the touchline and took the field with a makeshift line up. However they did start the brighter of the two sides and went close to scoring in the 5th minute when a…
United Lose to Title Contenders Walkington
Mill United have slipped back into the bottom two after being beaten by the Barrel Walkington at Broadgates. On target for Walkington were Oli Burns with two and man of the match midfield general Danny Moore who scored with an over head kick. Walkington now have just two games reaming and still top the East Riding County League Division 1 though Sculcoates Amateurs, who also won, are seven points behind…
Convincing Win For Town at Norwood
Beverley Town beat Hedon Rangers at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. The result moves Beverley up to seventh in the Humber Premier League and to within a point of sixth placed Hessle Rangers. Town return to action this Wednesday at Norwood as they host bottom three side Hessle Sporting Club. Final Score: Beverley Town 3 Hedon Rangers 0 | Photos by Paul Linton HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Foster Fires Hodgsons to a Fine Victory Against Cave
Adam Foster scored twice as Hodgsons FC beat North Cave at Longcroft School in the Humber Premier League Division 1. Foster opened the scoring inside five minutes with an instinctive finish from close range. Cave however showed why they are the Tanners closest rivals at the top of the table as they battled hard to get back into the match. A second goal from Foster sealed victory for the Tanners,…
Tanners Title Blow as Ferry Win at Leisure Centre
Hodgsons FC Reserves were beaten by league leaders and title rivals Wawne Ferry at the Beverley Leisure Centre in the East Riding County League. The match which was heated at times was very much an end to end encounter with both sides creating chances. Hodgsons FC took the lead though Wawne Ferry were given a break when they were awarded a penalty for handball. The spot kick was converted leveling…
Hull College Girls Vs Newcastle United
Hull College Centre of Excellence faced Newcastle United at Longcroft School in Beverley. One of the Hull College Girls teams played in the Hull City strip after mix up meant their regular blue strip was not washed! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1350] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Flute & Harp Concert at Toll Gavel
Two of the country’s most outstanding committed musicians of their generation, Lucy Wakeford playing harp and Kathryn Thomas playing flute, will be appearing at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday, 14th April 2011 at 7.30pm. Appointed principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2002, Lucy Wakeford is principal harp of the Britten Sinfonia and harpist of the Nash Ensemble, and one of the most outstanding harpists of her generation. She…
Mother’s Day:Flowers From Fleurs de Lisa
Show your mum how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with flowers from Fleurs de Lisa. Every mother deserves flowers fit for a Queen and that is exactly what you will get from Fleurs de Lisa. By request of Buckingham Palace Lisa has already designed flowers for Her Majesty and now she can offer the same high quality and stunning floral designs to the Queen in your life….
It’s Grammar Time:You Can’t Touch Us
Beverley Grammar School celebrated their victory well as they beat Longcroft School 19-7 in the final fixture of the Beverley Cup. The fixture was moved at the last minute from Beverley RUFC’s Beaver Park home to Longcroft School, although playing at home proved to be no advantage. Beverley Grammar took an early 14 point lead in a game that was hampered by the windy conditions. But Longcroft pulled a try…
Paras Pay Tribute to General Sir Michael Gray at Beverley Minster
Paratroopers and representatives from across the Royal Navy and the Army paid their respects to General Sir Michael Gray, who was laid to rest at Beverley Minster today. Sir Michael, an alumni of Beverley Grammar School, died aged 78 following a glittering military career that took in some of the top posts in the British Army – and included more than 1,000 jumps from a plane. Streets were closed as…
Dixon Scores as Town are Held at Home by Willerby
Mathew Dixon scored Beverley Town’s only goal as they were held 1-1 by Westella & Willerby at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The result leaves Town in mid table ahead of another home fixture this weekend when they host 12th placed Hedon Rangers. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1347] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Grammar School Beat Longcroft in Schools Rugby
Beverley Grammar School beat Longcroft School in the annual rugby competition and, judging by the reaction of the players, it meant a lot to them. Beverley Grammar School won three of the four games yesterday as their Year 7, 8 and 9 teams all beat their Longcroft counterparts. Longcroft did win one of their matches, the Year 10 lads beating Beverley Grammar Year 10 51-6. Beverley Grammar are 3 –…
Browns of Beverley Light Up for their 1st Birthday
Over 100 guests flocked to Browns of Beverley to help celebrate its first birthday, in aid of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Models from the store’s own staff put on a flamboyant show of the collections for spring/summer. Louise Grant, store manager says: “This was our second sell-out fashion show which raised £1000 from ticket sales and the raffle for the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. We love inviting our customers…
Local Elections to be Held 5th May 2011
The local elections will be held on Thursday, 5 May. All 26 East Riding of Yorkshire Council wards will be contested, returning a total of 67 councillors, together with more than 1500 seats on town and parish councils in the area. The notice of election has been published and the council will publish a statement of persons nominated no later than noon on Wednesday, 6 April. The closing date for…
Victorious Moley’s Continue Pursuit of Leaders Warne Ferry
A powerful second-half display from Molescroft Rangers saw them crush local rivals Skidby Millers 3-0 at Beverley Leisure Centre. Ahead at the break, Rangers turned up the pressure that keeps them four points behind league leaders Wawne Ferry Reserves in the East Riding County League Division Two. Rangers manager James Healey refuses to accept their title challenge is over. He told HU17.net: “Rangers can still mathematically win the championship, although…
Beavers Face Champions in Weekend Trip to Stockport
Following their welcome victory over fellow relegation rivals Billingham last Saturday, Beverley RUFC travel across the Pennines to take on the league champions Stockport in the National League 3