Several of Beverley Athletic Club’s best cross-country athletes travelled to Alton Towers last Saturday to join hundreds of runners from clubs all over the country for the English National Cross-Country Championships. Competing against the best in the country Beverley’s men’s team finished in a commendable 50th place out of 95 teams. Matt Chadwick was the first Beverley runner to finish. He crossed the line in 45.07 and in 349th position…
Owning a Stylish New Home is Affordable
Home hunters seeking that all important first step on the ladder are being given an exciting boost as Barratt Yorkshire East announces it is offering homes at The Worx for just 85 per cent of the purchase price and an unbelievable package of goodies to kit them out. Buyers at The Worx in Beverley can expect everything from sofas, wardrobes and beds to coffee tables, crockery and cutlery. Not to…
AFC Tickton Make Generous Donation to Local Charity Real Aid
Colin Conman Club Chairman AFC Tickton along with General Secretary Jimmy Traynor and Ellie Towse Voluntary Coordinator handed over a donation of over 350 club kit items including children’s and adults football kits, footballs, and unused trophies to Real Aid’s Chris Sahin and Michelle Middleton. Despite the horrendous weather dozens of the clubs players young and old turned out to see the handover. These items will make their way to…
West Scores Three As Eager Beaver March On
The Eager Beaver were in impressive form last Sunday as they thrashed Inglemire Athletic 9–0 at Longcroft School. Talisman Rob West once again let his feet do the talking as he claimed a hat-trick, while Philip Matthews and Karl Fisher both got braces. After the game coach Andy Rawlings said; “We played some stunning football today; the lads put in a good shift and showed just how well they can…
Weldon The Catalyst For Fine Whitestar Rams Win
Despite a heavy pitch both teams contributed to a very entertaining first half. Some silky passing skills from Beverley’s Joe Wilson and James Busby settled Beverley into the game. Both teams battled well for the ball in midfield. Beverley’s Tom Bruce got his team off to a flyer when he connected with a loose ball and sent in a cracking goal. A second followed shortly after when Dan Baillie worked…
Road Sweepings to be Composted
Road sweepings from some of the East Riding’s streets and roads are now being sent for composting to keep it out of landfill. The sweepings, including leaf fall, soil and paper litter, are collected by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s street sweeping vehicles and gully waste vehicles. This new service has been introduced around Anlaby, Beverley, Hedon, Hessle, Kirkella, Preston and Willerby. The vehicles will be emptied at the Wilmington…
Crumbs Deli Wedding Fayre @ Hodgsons
Crumbs Deli’s first-ever Wedding Fayre was a resounding success. Held at Hodgson’s pub, the event was the brainchild of Crumbs owners Andrew and Caroline Maw, who are using their combined talents to offer a bespoke wedding service. Would-be brides and grooms were treated to a whole range of separate services which the couple aim to use to make the whole wedding-day experience a stress-free – but still high-quality experience. As…
Braves Donate Kit to Help Needy Islanders
A Tongan village rugby league team will proudly bear the name of Beverley on their kits thanks to the generosity of a local team. Warrington Wolves star Louis Anderson launched an appeal for British clubs to donate any items of kit to needy clubs on the South Sea Island. The appeal was immediately seized upon by the Beverley Braves, who have sent a full kit to Tonga. Although it is…
Special Treat for fans of Choral Chamber Music
Choral Chamber Music Fans will be delighted to hear that Beverley Chamber Choir is well into rehearsals of J S Bach St John Passion. The performance for which will take place in St Mary’s Church on Good Friday April 22nd . Beverley Chamber Choir, under the direction of Mark Pybus, is fast gaining a reputation for presenting choral music to the highest possible standard. This quality of performance is resulting…
Appeal For Information: Burglary, Norwood Grove
Humberside Police are appealing for information following a burglary at between 2359hrs on Wednesday 16 February and 0700hrs on Thursday 17 February at Norwood Grove, Beverley. The property was entered via an insecure door and a silver I-pod Touch, a Dell laptop and bag, a Nintendo Wii games console, a hand held Nintendo DSI console and a waveboard were stolen from the house. A silver coloured Claud Butler mountain bike…
Hodgsons Bounce Back in Style With Away Win
Hodgsons travelled to Longhill Estate to face bottom of the table Inter Charter. Following last weeks dismal effort it was critical that the tanners bounced straight back and picked up all 3 points against a side that before today’s match had conceded 67 goals. Hodgsons FC opened the scoring on 11 minutes through Andrew Stott. His left foot strike on goal took a slight deflection leaving the keeper stranded for…
Beverley Braves Dominate Cup Match
The Beverley Braves’ lads were really ready for a game of rugby after a lengthy lay off and this showed as from the whistle blew they flew at the opposition. A shell shocked Isberg watched as within just two minutes the first try was scored from an all too familiar run from Dylan Clifford smashing his way over the line to stun the opposition. An excellent kick from Owen Harrison…
Welsh Society Donate £1100 to Teenage Cancer Trust
The Welsh Society of Kingston-upon-Hull presented a cheque for £1100 to Steven Oliver a representative of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The money raised is to be put towards the Young Adult Unit at Castle Hill Hospital. The Teenage Cancer Trust, a national charity devoted to improving the lives of young people with cancer, plans to develop a £150,000 specialist facility for young cancer patients in our region. The plans include…
Late Worrall Try Seals Victory For Beavers
Not much vintage rugby here. Beverley won in the end but they made hard work of it. Rochdale are rooted at the foot of the table and almost certainly facing relegation but they never gave this one up and they might easily have won. Only when David Worrall burst through for a try ten minutes from time could Beverley finally breathe easily. Beverley got the four league points and their…
Tuisawau Gets a Hat-Trick As Tickton Win
AFC Tickton U14 Girls took a trip to Aldbrough to play their away game against Hornsea Sporting U14 Girls. The game took place in atrocious conditions but all the players got involved from the first whistle. Tickton took the initiative and pressed toward goal and were unlucky not to score in the opening exchanges. The deadlock was soon broken when Rachael Wilson broke in from the left and fired a…
Join Swimathon 2011 @ Beverley Leisure Centre
There are only six weeks to go until the world’s biggest fund raising swim at the Beverley Leisure Complex. With Swimathon 2011 just around the corner, Beverley Leisure Complex is encouraging people in Beverley to take part in their sessions on 10th April. Beverley Leisure Complex is one of 580 pools across the UK taking part in Swimathon, from the 8–10 April 2011. Take on the swim of your life,…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 31
Hu17.net Magazine issue 31 features local girl Abbie Bulleyment on the front and will be available today from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way, Beverley. This week issue features pictures from, Jake Fox’s 18th Birthday, Beverley Athletic Club Presentation Night, Longcroft School Prom Fashion Show, Crumbs Deli Wedding Show, Barrel Walkington, Boxing, Rugby League and Rugby Union. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
Move into a New Home for Just 85% of the Price
Yorkshire’s leading housebuilder is giving First Time Buyers the chance to move into a new home in the New Year for just 85 per cent of the price. The outstanding offer means that buyers could get on the property ladder in Yorkshire in the next few months with a deposit as low as just £5499. Barratt Yorkshire East’s Head Start scheme is specifically designed for homebuyers who want to get…