Walk through Saturday Market on a typical Saturday night, and chances are you might feel a little blown away by the flurry of chilly-looking young drinkers charging from pub to pub. The idea might seem a little off putting, but as a young ‘Beverlorian’ myself, I can safely recommend that you take an hour or so out to test what they’re all so excited about. The truth is the nightlife…
Beverley RUFC Face Top of the Table Morley
Beverley RUFC travel the relatively short distance to Morley this Saturday to take on table toppers Morley RUFC in the National League 3 fixture. The Beavers themselves have been gradually creeping up the league table and are now in 5th place. Considering the bad run of injuries that they have experienced this season and the small squad that they have, this is a remarkable achievement. Last week they turned in…
Beverley Economy & Tourism Group to Target Key Issues
The Beverley Economy & Tourism Group has indentified and is creating five focus groups to tackle each of the niche issues highlighted. The group, which is made up of a number of people from the business, tourism, local council, sports clubs and event management organisations. Creative Industries Business + Retail Space Co-ordination of town marketing / Visitor offer Events & Festivals Heroes Welcome Initiative Coach Parking Heritage Signs ‘Brown Signs’…
Caves Learning & Skills Bicycle Repair Workshop
Recently we covered the news of Longcroft School receiving mountain bikes as part of an extended schools project. The following article explains a bit more about how the bikes are restored and where else they are sent. At the Caves Learning & Skills Bicycle Repair Workshop, offenders are employed to service and renovate old bicycles, bringing them back up to a roadworthy standard that meets the criteria of the Highway…
Graham Stuart MP Pledges to ‘do his bit’ for the British Armed Forces
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has signed a pledge to do his bit for the British armed forces family. The pledge was made at the Royal British Legion’s campaign website time to do your bit. Graham said: “I am delighted to be able to support the Royal British Legion. It has an important role to play in highlighting the needs of all the British armed forces family. “While I…
New Exhibition at Skidby Windmill
A new exhibition is now showing at Skidby Windmill, in the village life gallery, and is likely to last for about four months. Entitled ‘East Yorkshire Windmills,’ the exhibition describes the development and subsequent decline of windmills in the region, as well as details of how windmills work and the role of the miller. It’s also illustrated with numerous interesting ‘now and then’ photographs of some of the remaining mills….
Senior British Novice 1st Round from Bishop Burton College
Pictures from The Senior British Novice 1st Round, the event at Bishop Burton College was a British Showjumping Event. Here experienced riders took control of inexperienced horses guiding them round a series of jumps. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
British Showjumping From Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College hosted a day and evening of Showjumping at their Equestrian Centre. Riders included college favourite Hollin Equest who much to the crowds delights won in his class. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
‘The Memorial Fund’ Letter from Cllr David K Elvidge
As I write this letter I do so with an immense sense of pride in my home town and the people that live there. My request for donations to fund a fitting memorial to those men and women from Beverley that have lost their lives in the service of their country since WW2 has been answered in a very decisive and for me a humbling manner. The Town Council Office…
Beverley RUFC 2nds Suffer Heavy Defeat
Beverley 2nds 0 Malton 52 At first viewing the scoreline suggests a totally one sided contest, however for the best part of 50 mins Beverley competed well and played some good rugby, only a lack of composure, a couple of wrong options and several injuries meant that in the end Malton ran out convincing winners after taking their chances with clinical precision. From the outset Beverley back line took their…
‘Tanners’ Just Too Good for Filey
Hodgsons FC progressed to the Semi-Finals of the East Riding Country Cup after an excellent two nil win over Scarborough and District side Filey Town FC. Pre-match the talk was very much about the new nickname adopted by Hodgsons FC FC, the ‘Tanners’. Arriving from the former Hodgsons FC Tannery which was situated in Beverley in 1812. The Tanners started this game in a bullish mood, opting to attack from…
Beverley RUFC Vs Chester RFC Match Report
A thrilling game with the result in doubt until the dying minutes. With two evenly matched sides, lying third and fifth in the table, it was always going to be a tight encounter. On the day Beverley RUFC took their chances better and just about deserved the win. In the gloomy light and on a heavy pitch this might have been expected to be a forward slog in the mud. …
Cottingham Rangers Vs Beverley Town Mohicans
Beverley Town Mohicans 6 v Cottingham Rangers 1 Drypool Under 12 Leage match This top of the table clash between two good footballing sides had been eagerly awaited. Mohicans were dealt a major blow before kick off when goalkeeper Charlie Brooks arrived with a badly swollen hand and consequently could not play. Greg Whyley stepped in and performed with much assurance giving his defence confidence. Louie Kelly in the heart…
Beverley High School Vs Longcroft School
The Humber Sports Partnership held a basketball contest at Bishop Burton College, high light of the night was the contest between Beverley High School and Longcroft School. Longcroft School were short on players though they managed to over come their rivals winning 12 – 4 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
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Our patients enjoy a different kind of dental experience. Not only do we provide the very best in dental care, pursue clinical excellence and offer affordable cosmetic treatments, but we care about patients’ long-term dental wellbeing. Our aim is to look after your teeth as gently as possible and unless absolutely necessary avoid drilling and filling. We use techniques that are less destructive to teeth including composite, which corrects imperfections…
Panizzi Deli and Wine Bar Presents ‘Panizzi Playlist’
Panizzi Deli and Wine Bar, located just within the North Bar of Beverley offers a unique and atmospheric experience for all to enjoy. Indulge your’ senses in a sip of fine wine, savour the taste and allow yourself the belief for just a moment, that you have been whisked away to an intimate winery in the foothills of Tuscany, the rustic surroundings and authentic Italian food will not falter this…
How Beverley Has Changed Since WWII
Beverley has changed remarkably since World War Two. In 1945 the town had a population of around 16,000 people, was dominated by its weekly stock market and old factories which employed most of its residents in manual work. Older residents remember a town in which they knew the faces in the crowd, sons followed fathers into local factories, most wives stayed at home and looked after children, neighbourhoods organised their…
Young People Secure Funding for Beverley Skate Park
Beverley Skate Park has been looking a bit tired recently and the young people have been eager to do something about it.Indeed only a matter of weeks ago young people who used the skate park rolled up their sleves to clear Beverley Skate Park of litter. Supported by Beverley Town Councils Detached Youth Team and Beverley Open Doors Community Project the young people applied to the Youth Capital Fund (YCF)…