Longcroft School CLOSED – Friday 3rd December Longcroft School will remain CLOSED on Friday 3rd December 2010, due to adverse weather and safety concerns. Due to Longcroft’s location and split site, problems remain including heavy accumulations of snow on roads leading to and within the site. Snowplough clearance has been requested and we hope to re-open on Monday 6th December. Please check the school website during Sunday evening and at…
Advice From Police After they Rescue Trapped Drivers
With the weather causing mayhem for many across the region, police officers and other emergency services have been faced with various challenges; ensuring the safety of the community is paramount and the protecting the vulnerable. On Tuesday evening PC Neil Fraser and PC Tony Harrison, who both are Instant Response officers (IRT) based at Beverley Police Station were coming back from Pocklington in the late evening, they decided to check…
Visit of Middlesbrough to Beaver Park in Doubt
Beverley RUFC are hoping that the weather improves sufficiently this week for their scheduled National League 3(North) game with Middlesbrough to take place, although listening to the weather forecast for the area leads one to believe already that it is likely to be a forlorn hope. Having had last weeks match at Billingham called off, the Beavers will be anxious to avoid a backlog of fixtures, as happened last year,…
New Children’s Activities at the Treasure House
As part of an ongoing programme to provide more for younger visitors, some new attractions have been added to the museum displays at the Treasure House in Beverley. Designed by a local company, Activation Ltd., based in Ottringham, East Yorkshire, two jigsaw puzzles relating to items in the museum service’s collections have now been made available to visitors. One design shows a recently purchased Roman silver coin hoard (currently on…
Burglary, Normandy Avenue, Beverley
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at the home of a vulnerable person in Beverley. Between 0630hrs and 0852hrs on Sunday 21 November 2010 a 40-year-old disabled woman living in a bungalow on Normandy Avenue was the victim of a burglary. It is believed a secure side gate was climbed over in order to gain entry to an insecure conservatory door. Various items from the main bedroom were…
Three Week Christmas Rape Awareness Campaign Launched
Police in the East Riding are running a rape awareness campaign across the region to reduce incidents of rape and sexual assault in the run up to Christmas. Three weeks of action will be undertaken by officers on public order patrol and licence premises to support the campaign. Three posters will be released to licensed premises over a three week period, in a bid to remind party-goers the dangers of…
Health Service Continuity in Light of the Adverse Weather
Health service continuity in light of the adverse weather Due to the severe weather conditions, a number of local health services have been affected and/or are running a limited service. · Community services In Hull and the East Riding, community services (including district nursing, intermediate care and health visiting) will be prioritising patients with urgent care needs. Routine, non-urgent visits and clinics will not be taking place. · Health centres…
Leeds Abbey Dash 2010: Glover Sets New PB
Six members of Beverley Athletic Club joined a field of top club runners, celebrities and fundraisers to run the Abbey Dash 10k race in Leeds the weekend before last. It was a family occasion for husband and wife team, Alan and Nicola Glover, who were joined by Nicola’s father David Robinson. David was the first of the trio to finish, crossing the line in 49.10 and in 16th position in…
Snowmen & Your Snow Creations
We have received some pictures from people who have made a something out of the snow, if any more are received we will add them to this page. Send pictures of your snow creations to – paul@hu17.net Snow Animals – by Ruth Hargreaves and Phil & Kay Quinby
Wednesday Sledgers on the Beverley Westwood
With the snow forcing schools to close and people to stay away from work, some took the opportunity to have fun by sledging at the Beverley Westwood. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1102] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Wednesday: More Snow in Beverley
Lots of snow pictures from around the streets and the centre of Beverley. Snowy pictures of Beverley Minster, St Marys Church, North Bar and the shopping areas. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1101] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
HU17.net Magazine Issue 21
Hu17.net Magazine issue 21 is available from Woodhall Way Post Office. This weeks issue includes following: Ruby’s 18th Birthday Sledging on the Westwood Rolando’s 1st Birthday Beverley Pigeon Awards The Broadley’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Out & About Mandy Brignall: Under the Skin HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1100] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
Sledging on the Beverley Westwood
The Beverley Westwood was once again busy as people took advantage of the snowy weather to have some sledging fun. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1099] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Let it Snow: Snowy & Sledging Pictures
The Beverley Westwood was the place to head as the snow arrived in Beverley this weekend. With the sporting fixtures canceled up and down country winter sports took over from field sport with plenty of people in Beverley going sledging on the Westwood. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1098] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Rolando’s First Anniversary Party
Rolando’s held a private party at their North Bar Restaurant to mark their first anniversary of their move from North Bar Without to North Bar Within. Local musician Adam Lynch performed live for friends and customers who were invited to enjoy a buffet. Members of staff were dressed in variety of outfits that included a Roman, Rubbish and a Robber. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Night Out: The Queens Head, Royal Standard & Fusion
Pictures from The Queens Head, Bar Fusion and The Royal Standard. Despite the freezing cold weather and snow on the ground party goers braved the elements for a night out in Beverley. Bar Fusion provided live music as the Swedish act We Ghosts appearing again in Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1096] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Ruby Perry’s 18th @ The Norwood Recreation Ground
Ruby Perry celebrated her 18th birthday with friends and family at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Guests were dressed in a number of outfits that included Bill & Ben the Flower Pot Women! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1095] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets Awards
399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets held their annual presentation at Longcroft School this week where awards were given to recruits for their achievements. Awards were given for wide range of topics including an Endeavour Award, Sports Award, Merit Award and Internal Team Award. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1094] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…