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
Beverley To Host Hull RUFC in the Yorkshire Cup
Beverley RUFC have been drawn to play local rivals Hull RUFC in the second round of the Yorkshire Cup . The match will take place on Wednesday 6 April with a kick-off time of 6 p.m. and is sponsored jointly by Smailes Goldie & Co and Moduflow Plumbing Systems Ltd Selection of the squad for the game cannot be made until after the league fixture against Stockport this weekend but…
Beverley Festival Warms Up With Concert @ Fruit
The Beverley Folk Festival (Folk, Acoustic, Roots) will be presenting its first pre-festival warm-up concert of the year at its partner venue, FRUIT in Hull’s Old Town, on Thursday 7th April, featuring some of the best local talent around today. As well as one of Hull’s favourite bands, Circus Envy, it will be bringing two of the region’s best young bands to Hull; Blackbeard’s Tea Party from York and Sea…
Beverley Buyers Urged to Visit The Worx as Just a Handful of Home Remain
Time is running out for Beverley buyers wanting to purchase a new home at Barratt Yorkshire East’s fastest selling development, The Worx, as only a handful of properties are left. 75 per cent of the spectacular homes have been snapped up in just one year and now the sales team is urging anyone looking for a dream home in the Beverley area to visit the popular development today. The final…
Airkool Walkington 10k: Entries Now Being Taken
Entries are now being taken for the Airkool Walkington 10k and all those who were disappointed at not getting a place in the Beverley 10k are encouraged to enter. Both races are organised by Beverley Athletic Club and are very popular with local runners. The Beverley 10k filled up in record time this year and those who were unable to secure a place may want to run at Walkington instead….
Ofsted Report Highlights Outstanding Leadership and Exceptional Student Progress
East Riding College is celebrating following the endorsement of the high quality of its provision given by the education watchdog, Ofsted Students at the College make “exceptional progress” as a result of “outstanding leadership and management”, according to the inspection report made by Ofsted following their visit to the College last month. The report also highlighted the students’ “excellent” employability skills, “outstanding guidance and support” and the “outstanding financial management…
Mill Lane Make it Five Wins Out of Seven
An Andrew Stott double secured another excellent win for resurgent Mill Lane United. New signing Stott was the inspiration as United rolled over Charlston FC 3-1. The other goal came from Christie Hall, and this made it five wins in seven games as United’s continued the form that has lifted the shadow of relegation. Manager Keith Boynton, in his final season with the club, told HU17.net he was delighted with…
Linda Fowler’s 40th @ Beverley Rugby Club
Friends and family came together to make it a special night recently for Beverley woman Linda Fowler. Linda was the star of the show as she celebrated her 40th birthday in style at Beverley RUFC. Her big night was made even more special when she was presented with a fabulous birthday cake, bespoke for the occasion. The popular Beaver Park, Norwood, clubhouse provided the perfect setting for the night, and…
Pearson, Chadwick & Johnson All Get Silver at Thirsk
Beverley Athletic Club’s James Pearson, Matt Chadwick and Andy Johnson are celebrating after winning silver medals in the team competition at the Northern 10 Mile Road Running Championships held in conjunction with the Thirsk 10 last Sunday. Pearson led the team home in 55.34 and in eighth position overall against strong competition from club runners from all over the north. He was followed by Matt Chadwick who was taking part…
Beverley Gift & Interiors Shop Shortlisted for Retail Award
Amanti, a Beverley based gift, home & interiors shop, has been acknowledged as one of the UK’s best gift retailers in the prestigious Greats Retail Awards. The premier awards for the gift industry, the Greats have become the ultimate accolade, recognizing the top independent and multiple gift retailers nationally and regionally. Amanti is one of only five shops to make the shortlist for ‘Independent Gift Retailer of the Year’ for…
‘Spring Into Racing’ as First Westwood Meeting Nears
Racing returns to Beverley Westwood in less then two weeks with the curtain-raising ‘Spring Into Racing’ meeting at Beverley Racecourse. The hotly-anticipated meeting, on Wednesday 6 April, launches a season of quality-racing and quality events at the Westwood. The biggest draws of the year remain Ladies Day, on Wednesday 10 August, and Lucky in Love Night, on Thursday 16 June, last year’s successful addition to the calendar. On its first…
Beavers See Off Goole With Two Converted Tries
Beverley RUFC juniors showed their class scoring two converted tries to defeat Goole at Beaver Park this Sunday. Ollie Bennett opened the scoring for the Beavers with Hazel adding a second try. Joey Franklin converted both the kicks. Goole also scored two tries, although a missed conversion proved to be costly and the difference between the sides. Final Score: Beverley RUFC 14 Goole 12 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…