AFC Tickton girls turned their form around after their home loss to Hessle Girls last week and put on a determined display against Pinefleet. The visitors were put under pressure from the outset to such an extent that Loralie Castle, the Tickton keeper, didn’t touch the ball until 12 minutes in. Tickton broke the deadlock when Lucie Hall passed a perfectly weighted through ball into the path of Lauren Stubbs…
Friday Night @ Lucias Wine Bar & Grill
Lucia’s enjoyed a busy night with customers enjoying meals and cocktails. Among those at Lucia’s included Jackie Collins who was celebrating her 40th birthday with friends. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1293] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Fight Night Special @ KC Stadium
Fight Night at the KC Stadium was a real proved to be a massive hit with the 350 people who attended. The show was promoted by Glen Smurthwaite saw fighters from the Seconds Out Gym, Hull step into the ring and compete with fighters from Leeds and Newark. Jimmy Phelan who trains fighters from the gym was delighted with the show and the turn, he said; “Events like this give…
Up On the Roof With Neil Pickford
Verger Neil Pickford was kind enough to allow me to accompany him to the top of Beverley Minsters North Tower yesterday. Neil was on his way up to fix the flag pole which was crashing around in the blustery conditions. From the top of the North Tower it gives you a good view of the major development that is happening on the Flemingate Site. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Performers Invited to Showcase Their Talents in Beverley
Wannabe performers are being invited to showcase their talents on the streets of Beverley. Town councillors David Elvidge and Bryan Pearson are the driving force behind the plan to encourage more acoustic musicians to entertain visitors to the town. Councillor Elvidge told HU17.net: “Performers must be available on Saturdays and not require a stage, electricity or payment. “The scheme is part of the Town Council’s efforts to boost shopping in…
Beerhouse Self Drive Facebook Competition
Win free vehicle hire for one weekend with Beerhouse Self Drive Hire on Facebook. Beerhouse Self Drive Hire would like to invite readers of HU17.net to take part in their Facebook competition. If you belong to a sports team who would benefit from the use of a mini-bus, require a transit van for removals or a car for a weekend’s driving, this competition could be great for you. To enter,…
Money Talk:Use Your ISA Allowance
It is a tough time for savers with low interest rates and the rising cost of living. It is even tougher deciding what is best for your hard earned cash. The end of the tax year draws closer and financial institutions are telling people to “use your ISA allowance before it’s too late” however the claims made about ISAs and other investments should be taken with a pinch of salt…
Beverley in Bloom Supporters News: Issue 1
Welcome to all our new volunteers! This is the latest news on what is happening with Beverley in Bloom. At present we are visiting schools, garden centres and local youth groups to see how they can help us to make Beverley beautiful. Already four schools have shown their interest and Focus DIY have offered to to provide compost, plants and containers for any school that gets involved. We are also…
A Recipe For Success!
The East Riding of Yorkshire Local Food Network (ERoYLFN) will be staging the first of a series of business events designed to increase the profile and availability of local food through hospitality businesses and specialist food retailers. The ERoYLFN is managed by a sector-led steering group whose aim is to promote the wide range of delicious food and drink available in East Yorkshire for the benefit of local food businesses…
Awards Night Celebrates Student Achievements
High-achieving students from East Riding College were congratulated on their efforts at the annual awards ceremony last night. The event saw 22 students each presented with a glass trophy and a gift voucher at the ceremony at the Gallows Lane campus in Beverley. Winners came from all over the East Riding and Hull and ranged from younger students in full-time further education to adults who were studying as part of…
Beavers First Captain Jim Thirsk to be Remembered
One of Beverley’s leading sporting lights will be remembered on a special day in the town. Jim Thirsk was the first captain of the club that would later become Beverley RUFC, and was the man chiefly responsible for acquiring the land at Beaver Park in the 1960s. He sadly died last year from Multiple System Atrophy. Now his widow Barbara and friend Fred Evans have organised a collection for Saturday…
Pickering & Dale Missing For Beavers Trip to Penrith
Beverley RUFC embark upon the long trek to Cumbria on Saturday for their National League fixture against Penrith RFC. They will need to shake off the blues following last weekends comprehensive defeat by a strong Birkenhead Park side, which pushed them perilously close to the relegation zone. Having beaten the Cumbrians by 30 points to nil last November, and drawing the game at Penrith last season, the Beavers can approach…
No Smoking Day:Live Webinar With Shelia Granger
Sheila Granger, Clinical Hypnotherapist is conducting a live webinar on Wednesday 9th March for No Smoking Day. The webinar is suitable for anyone trying to quit but unable to break the habit on their own. Hypnotherapy has proven to be the solution for many nicotine addicts and could help you to kick the habit once and for all. If you, or anyone you know is serious about quitting smoking, for…
Chapman & Dawson Make Debuts For Humberside
The 2011 Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships were held at Cofton Park, Birmingham last Saturday. Among the thousands of runners from all over the country there were a number from Beverley Athletic club who had been selected to run for Humberside. Competing against the best in the country is a great experience and with 200 – 300 runners in each race there was a great atmosphere. Beverley’s Julie Donald ran in the…
Beverley’s Men Finish Second in Cross Country Championship
The final race of the 2010 / 2011 East Yorkshire Cross-Country League took place at Sewerby on Sunday. With only a few points separating the top 3 clubs, Beverley Athletic Club, City of Hull and Scarborough, in both the men’s and ladies’ team competitions, there was a lot at stake. Despite some notable absentees there was a good turnout from Beverley Athletic Club and the men managed to overtake City…
Juniors Do Beverley Proud in Barton
There were some superb performances from the Beverley Athletic Club Juniors at the Barton & District A.C 31st Open Cross Country Meeting held at Baysgarth Park, Barton upon Humber on Sunday 27th February 2011. As this event always attracts both local and out of County athletes, the competition is extremely tough. The Beverley juniors certainly rose to this challenge, and did not go home disappointed. With near perfect running conditions,…
Pearson’s Delight as Cougars Extend Unbeaten Run
Tickton Cougars Under 10s extended their unbeaten run to 27 games with two excellent results against Hessle. The Cougars dominated the first game to win 2-0, then had to dig deep for a deserved 1-1 draw in the second game. With Thomas ‘The Engine’ Collingwood claiming the man-of the match award, manager Pip Pearson told HU17.net: “I’m delighted with the lads’ performance today.” HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The first day of spring was greeted with appropriate reverance in Beverley. On a glorious day that saw the town awaken from its winter slumber, visitors were treated to a performance on the bagpipes by a lone piper in Saturday Market. Pictures by Scott McHugh HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1288] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…