The Blue & Golds were beaten this weekend at the Beverley Leisure Centre by Reckitts. Beverley started well scoring two early tries, but Reckitts battled hard, coming from behind to clinch victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1064] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Town Exit Cup on Penalties
Beverley Town went into this East Riding Senior Cup competition full of confidence, and as the first half went on, their confidence paid off. Beverley took the lead when the ball went into the box and under pressure from the two defenders they managed to slot the ball into the lower corner of the net. Town should have gone two up before half time, when a clean pass went through…
Beverley Beaver Trail Anniversary Run or Walk – All Welcome
Runners and walkers are invited to join members of Beverley Athletic Club in a run or walk to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the opening of the Beverley Beaver Trail. The event starts at 10.00 on Sunday 21 November at Beverley Leisure Centre. All participants will be rewarded with a commemorative badge and are also invited to join club members for soup and a roll in the Leisure Centre afterwards. …
Beverley Remembrance Sunday Parade
The Memorial Gardens in Hengate, Beverley, was again overflowing for the Remembrance Service this Sunday, showing the strength of feeling that the people of Beverley have for our Armed Forces. Councillor David Elvidge told HU17.net “This was probably the best attended Remembrance Service and Parade I’ve ever been to. The addition of A Company 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment made it quite a spectacle and it’s always more meaningful to have…
Remembrance Sunday: By Andy Holey
Pictures from the Remembrance Sunday Parade and ceremony held at Hengate Gardens, Beverley, photographs by Andy Holey. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1065] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Rushton Wonder Strike Earns Town the Points
Beverley Town Reserves clocked up a home win beating Park Athletic at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Louis Stockman opened the scoring for Town with Glenn Rushton adding a second with a sublime free kick. Athletic pulled one back late on making for a nervous finish for the home side. Town Manager Phil Moses said: “We did well today though there is still room for improvement. As team we need to…
Wright Scores Twice as Whitestar Come From Behind to Draw
Beverley Whitestar came from behind to earn a draw against the Driffield Wildcats at the Beverley Leisure Centre. Whitestar took the lead through Immy Wright though Driffield scored twice to take the lead. With time running out Whitestar were in danger of losing their unbeaten record till Wright, with just 8 minutes remaining scored her second goal of the game. The win ensured Beverley Whitestar preserved their unbeaten record while…
Stamp Beaten By ‘The Unit’ In Brutal Heavy Weight Contest
Stamp who was 5 stone lighter than his opponent stuck it out for two rounds against a man with a very hard punch. Stamp said he was delighted to have survived the fight and was proud of his and the other fighters’ achievements at the charity event at the KC Stadium. He also paid tribute to his daughter who was ring side to watch him fight. Stamp was well supported…
Boxing @ The KC Stadium
Hundreds of fight fans were at the KC Stadium to enjoy a night of ‘White Collar Boxing’ while raising money for charity. The card featured a host of fighters that included Tony Stamp, a fire-fighter based in Beverley. These pictures are of the other fights. Tony match can be seen by clicking here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
Beverley Minsters Youth Café Children in Need Night
Beverley Minster Youth Café gave away 250 free tickets for an event on Friday and took donations for BBC Children in Need from those who attended.
‘Plaza Suite’ @ The Beverley Memorial Hall
The Beverley Theatre Company first production of the 2010/2011 season is underway at the Beverley Memorial Hall. Plaza Suite is a play, written by Neil Simon and was originally performed in New York in 1968. There are three acts that see three different couples dealing with very different issues in the same hotel room. For ticket information for the remaining shows please click here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Val’s Book Launch & Birthday Banquet
Val Wood, an internationally renowned author, launched her new book Homecoming Girls, as well as celebrating her birthday, with an exotic canape & drinks reception, followed by dinner at Inspiration in Beverley. The evening titled ‘Vals’ Book Launch & Birthday Banquet’ and was themed in chapters as several authors also be attended. Born in West Yorkshire, Val moved to East Yorkshire when she was 13 and now lives in Beverley….
Glenholme Florists Floral Demonstration @ The Tickton Grange Hotel
An entertaining and memorable evening was had at the Tickton Grange Hotel last night. Glenholme Florists of Wilbert Lane, Beverley held a floral demonstration to raise funds for St Pauls Church, Tickton. After a welcome glass of wine the audience were entertained by four demonstrators from the florists shop. A fitting opening to the evening was an arrangement of white Lilies and red Poppies for remembrance. This was followed by…
KC Takes on Apprentices to Invest in Local Young Talent
Local phone and broadband provider KC has set eight young people on the road to careers by giving them apprenticeships at the company. The apprentices have begun working for KC in a variety of roles including engineering, data and systems analysis, publishing production and marketing. KC has employed the young people from Hull and the East Riding as part of the its ongoing commitment to investing in the local community,…
Beverley Remembers: Armistice Day 2010
This morning pupils from Molescroft Primary School and Keldmarsh Primary School held a special Armistice Day assembly in Hengate Gardens. At 11am the teachers, pupils and veterans stood in silence for two minutes as a mark of respect those who have died while serving their country. After the assembly the Mayor of Beverley, Bessie Foot came to Hengate Gardens to meet with members of The Royal British Legion that included…
Basketball For Girls Comes to Beverley
Girls Only Basketball Sessions are to be held at Beverley Leisure Centre on Saturdays 2 – 3.30pm, beginning 13th November. The club will continue to run on Saturdays 20th & 27th November and 4th December and then into the New Year. Sessions cost £2 per person. The sessions are aimed at girls in the local area who have an interest in playing basketball and who would like to be involved…
Beverley Christmas Lights Switch On 2010
Follow Bertie Beaver and the Beverley Church Lads & Girls Brigade Band to help a local celebrity light the trees at Cross Street, Wednesday Market and then to Angel Square where Beverley Brass Band and the CLB will be playing for Community Carol Singing with School Choirs and the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Chamber of Trade will be giving out prizes for their Children’s Competition. Beverley Town Council,…
Darren Rodmell Sets New PB in Derwentwater 10 Road Race
In contrast to last year’s washout, conditions were dry and sunny for this year’s Derwentwater 10 road race which took place in the Lake District on Sunday. The race attracted a record entry of 580 runners, 15 of them from Beverley AC. The challenging 10-mile course starts in Keswick town centre and follows the narrow and winding road around Derwentwater. With long inclines and steep hills runners need a lot…