The new Mayor of Beverley Peter Astell admits he can’t wait “to get stuck in” to his mayoral duties. Peter was made Mayor at a ceremony at the Guildhall on Monday, where he replaced the popular Bessie Foot. He told HU17.net it will be an honour to represent Beverley and help raise much-needed funds for his three Mayoral charities – 399 (Beverley) Squadron Air Cadets, Beverley Braves and The Beverley…
Local lady Debbie Watson celebrated her 50th birthday at Hodgsons Pub on Saturday. The theme for the night was tuxedos for men and posh dresses for the ladies and the guests didn’t let the party girl down. Debbie told HU17.net she had a great time, and thanked friends and family for sharing her big night with her. [nggallery id=1481]
Ruby Perry partied with friends for one final time before she jets off to Spanish island of Majorca to start a new job. Ruby who is Hodgsons FC official Soccerette leaves Beverley later this week to work a full season Mallorca Rocks in Magaluff! [nggallery id=1477]
Chris Davidson was given a warm welcome by friends and family in the Durham Ox this Saturday. Chris has returned home after completing a 7 month posting with the RAF in Afghanistan. A former player for Beverley ARLC Chris enjoyed a few pints with players from the side and team manager Richard Shaw. [nggallery id=1476]
The lads from Beverley Town Cricket Club held an evening with difference as they held a drag night at the Norwood Recreation Ground where local drag queen Bobby Mandrell took to the stage. Bobby Mandrell has been performing for nearly 40 years and has been described as having “more frocks than Imelda Marcos had shoes” and as “Hull’s favourite slapper! [nggallery id=1475]
Beverley Rugby Club junior sections held their end-of-season Family Fun Day at Beaver Park on Sunday. It proved an emotional day for Jo Franklin, who, along with husband Andy, has had to cut back her commitments at the club next season due to work commitments away from rugby. She has been an active member of the club for more than eight years, and was taken aback when she was presented…
Megan Tattersall celebrated her 17th birthday with friends and family over the weekend. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1460] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Retired vet Paddy Sweeney celebrated his 90th birthday with friends in the Royal Standard pub Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1446] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Friends and family of Jack Pascoe gathered in Beverley to celebrate his naming ceremony. Four-month old Jack, whose mum and dad are Carl Pascoe and Sara Cousins, was named at Beverley Register Office. After the ceremony they enjoyed a get-together at the Rose and Crown. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1439] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
Dave Barley was joined by friends and family as he celebrated his 25th birthday at the Beverley Memorial Hall.
Entertainment was provided by Hull band Northern Pride who blasted out the music till the early hours.
There was a Royal Wedding feeling at the Kings Head pub on Friday night. Door staff got into the spirit of things with one dressing up as a beefeater. BBC presenter Peter Levy was also in the Beverley Nightspot attending a leaving party. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1432] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
The Green Ginger Morris Dancers enjoyed their annual pilgrimage to The Royal Standard – and were certainly treated Royally by landlord Nick Bean. Just days ahead of that most British of celebrations the Royal Wedding – they performed a series of traditional British dances outside the North Bar Within pub, with a little help from a few pints of Nick’s finest bitters. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Elvis admitted he was “all-shook up” by the quality of gourmet burgers on offer at Dine On The Rowe’s Ultimate Burger Night. Elvis Presley tribute act Steve Caprice dined and then performed some of The King’s greatest songs for customers at the popular Butcher Rowe bistro, including Heartbreak Hotel. The aim of the evening was a celebration of local ingredients, including local bespoke beef farmer Manor Farm Beef, who only…
As spring inspires new optimism and re-discovered vigour in the people of England, so it energises the men who keep Beverley Minster in shipshape condition. Steve Rial is the ecclesiastical plumber/ glazer at the Minster. Or, rather more prosaically, he’s the man who, along with his mate Paul Hawkins, keeps the water out, the heat in and the Minster safe. For 21 years Steve, 54 and employed by the Minster…
Laura Reed celebrated her 21st birthday by holding a fancy dress party at Hodgsons. Laura was dressed as Avatar while her boy friend Gary Holgate opted for a cowboy’s outfit. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1414] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Local fans of Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull FC were in Beverley early doors as they geared up for this afternoons derby match. Kevin Tattersall, a Rovers fan was in the Green Dragon Beverley this morning at just after 9am where with friends he enjoyed a breakfast and pint before heading off to the match. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
My name is Alison Booth, I am a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor at the York, Selby and Humber team based in Beverley. My job is to take the dog through the final stages of training and then match it to a compatible visually impaired client. I am one of 4 Instructors in the area that teach the young dogs the skills needed to guide a blind or partially-sighted person. 3…
Pictures from the Kings Head and The Mariners Arms this Saturday featuring party goers enjoying a few drinks and some music at a couple of Beverley’s Night Spots. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1400] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size