MP Welcomes News Ambulance Response Times Are Improving

September 3, 2010

MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today (Friday) said he was glad to hear the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust had been taken out of ‘special measures’ after improving response times. In April this year the Care Quality Commission (CQC) imposed strict conditions on the Trust’s licence after it continued to fail to meet national response time targets. Graham said: “The CQC was rightly concerned with the level of…

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It’s A Knock-Out @ Beverley Leisure Centre

August 29, 2010

Beverley Leisure Centre was the location for a very exciting It’s A Knock-Out competition on Saturday afternoon. In order to raise money for MNDA (the Motor Neurone Disease Association), teams of Lifeguards, Youth Workers and ‘Sexy Rock Chicks’ from Beverley Leisure Centre pitched battle with each other, while the children that attended ensured everyone enjoyed a thorough soaking with water bombs and buckets.  The afternoon concluded with a water fight between the Youth Workers and the children – with the children winning…

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Wawne CC Vs Beverley Town CC 4th XI

August 17, 2010

Beverley Town 4th XI beat Wawne CC by 5 wickets in the East Yorkshire Alliance Division 1. Pick of the bowlers for Beverley was Sam Horton with 4/36. Sam Welburn and Jamie Nowell picked up three wickets each. Ray Teal top scored with the bat for Beverley, smashing his way to an unbeaten 46 at the Beverley Leisure Centre ensuring Beverley won with wickets to spare. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…

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Beverley Sprint Triathlon 2010

August 17, 2010

Beverley Leisure Centre played host to the second Beverley Sprint Triathlon last Sunday.  With 242 finishers the event attracted almost sixty more competitors than the inaugural event last year. Organised by Freebird Events of York, the triathlon consisted of a 400m swim, a 20k cycle ride and a 5k run.  These distances allow experienced and novice triathletes to compete together. The winner for the second year in succession was Ed…

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Self Defence Classes @ Beverley Leisure Centre

The Beverley Leisure Complex is running a series of self defence classes on Thursday nights which cater for all abilities. The classes include Ju Jitsu for children through to adult, from beginner to black belt, with regular grading sessions throughout the year. The club is registered with the United Martial Arts International Guild and has been running for some 20 years. Senior coach Colin Sangwin, a ninth degree Ju Jitsu…

August 10, 2010
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Beverley ARLC Vs Chequerfield Rangers ARLC

August 7, 2010

Beverley ARLC got their pre-season under way on Saturday. The Blue and Golds lost the friendly held at the Beverley Leisure Centre against Chequerfield.  Despite taking an early lead, they were unable to capitalise on it and lost the match 16 – 40. Coach Richard Shaw  focussed on the positives however. He told HU17.net “This was their first warm up match and I’m confident they will be ready for the…

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Larkin With Toads in Beverley

July 16, 2010

A giant toad was deposited in Beverley last night opposite the Beverley Leisure Centre. The Tannery Toad , which  was designed by students at St Nicholas School in Beverley,  is one of many which is popping up right across our region as part of the Larkin With Toads  public art project, set to last for 10 weeks. The one-metre high fibreglass models have been designed and painted by artists and…

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Over 150 Attend the Learning Disability Event

July 15, 2010

The East Riding Learning Disability Partnership Board Event was held within National Learning Disability Awareness Week on 24th June at Beverley Leisure Centre and was a celebration of achievements of people who have a Learning Disability and to share the work of the Learning Disability Partnership Board. The Day event was officially opened with great enthusiasm by Councillor Harrap. It was open to all and visitors  who were encouraged to…

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FREE Summer Activities at Beverley Leisure Centre

Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a summer of free activities for children aged eight to 19 years old, with a variety of sports sessions available. Ultimate Frisbee will take place every Thursday, from 29 July until 2 September, from 1pm to 3pm, for eight to 16 year olds, on the field. The game is a non-contact invasion sport based on American football and netball but using a Frisbee. Football sessions…

July 13, 2010
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Beverley Puppet Festival: Perfect for all the Family

July 13, 2010

Beverley’s fourth Puppet Festival opens in style at Armstrongs Social Club tomorrow night. Todmorden’s Thingumajig Theatre are performing their acclaimed show A November Day, at Armstrongs (8pm), in association with the Imperial War Museum North. It tells the story of a woman who discovers the story of her grandfather, a First World War veteran, and his unexpected encounter with a stray dog in the trenches. With the recent passing of…

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Summer Activities @ Beverley Leisure Complex

July 9, 2010

NEW AGE KURLING AT BEVERLEY LEISURE COMPLEX Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a free new age kurling taster session on Monday, 12 July. New age kurling is a form of the original game, but adapted to be played in a sports hall rather than on ice. The game can be played both able bodied and disabled participants and the sessions are available for all ages and abilities. The free taster…

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Beverley Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade Fun Day

June 29, 2010

A good crowd of people showed their support for the Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade for their recruitment and fun day that was held at Beverley Leisure Centre. Despite the looming presence of the World Cup, many local people turned out and enjoyed an excellent day and listened to the latest competition piece from the Brigade band. Apart from the music, there were plenty of traditional stalls including coconut…

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Beverley’s Annual Puppet Festival

June 29, 2010

Beverley’s fourth annual Puppet Festival is set to be the best yet when it gets under-way next month. Running from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 July, theatre groups and companies from across the UK and beyond will perform in venues around the town. The three main venues for the festival will be Armstrongs Social Club, Beverley Friary and Beverley Leisure Centre, while there will also be a number of outdoor…

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Sunday @ The Beverley Folk Festival

June 23, 2010

The Proclaimers were of course the main attraction for the final day of the Beverley Folk Festival on the final day, click here. Great summer weather meant many locals from Beverley popped down to the Beverley Leisure Centre soak up the atmosphere, and some real ale while throughout the town centre live acts were putting on shows. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…

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Beverley Braves Vs West Hull U12

June 21, 2010

The Beverley Braves were forced to move to Longcroft School to play their fixture this week. The local rugby league club who normally play at the Beverley Leisure Centre switched venues due to the Beverley Folk Festival. The match ended Beverley Braves 6 – West Hull 38. Good turn out by each and every Braves player to what was a hard fought game – Beverley made West Hull work hard…

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The Proclaimers Rock Beverley

June 20, 2010

Scottish legends The Proclaimers rocked a packed Beverley Leisure Centre – and made one Beverley girl’s night extra special. The headline act of the Beverley Folk Festival, brothers Craig and Charlie Reid turned back the years and showed the current generation of music lovers just why they are still so revered by 80s music fans. They belted out the hits that earned them their cult following, including, of course, the…

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Saturday @ The Beverley Folk Festival 2010

June 20, 2010

Beverley Folk Festival goers packed Beverley Leisure Centre to enjoy another great night of music. Leddra Chapman, one of the country’s most promising singer-songwriters, performed live on day two of the ever popular festival. Tonight it is the turn of the Proclaimers who will take to the main stage at the Beverley Leisure Centre and perform to a sell out audience. Leddra Chapman performing at the Beverley Folk Festival 2010…

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Beverley Braves Vs Hull Isberg U12

May 31, 2010

The Beverley Braves came close to picking up a much needed home win though narrowly lost out to Hull Iseberg who won 20 – 16 at the Beverley Leisure Centre. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=690] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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