Local retired vet Paddy Sweeney served a summons on Chisolms the Bookmakers over a dispute involving a counterfeit twenty pound note, and won. Paddy claimed he received the counterfeit note from them, and was only made aware of it when he tried to use it in another store. Paddy Sweeney said “I got a letter from the bookmaker saying that the matter was closed and that I was not going…
Once seen, never forgotten. Mandy Brignall is the lady with the jet black 50’s bouffant and an obvious passion for tattoos. Originally from Cottingham, Mandy has lived in Beverley for seven years and moved here because she absolutely loves everything about the town – including her close circle of friends and the community of accepting people that she surrounds herself with. On average she spends half an hour perfecting her…
Valerie Prentice had told me that the issues faced by a masseuse were women being afraid of getting semi-naked in front of her and men are afraid of becoming aroused. Whilst this comment brought on loud guffaws from everyone in the room at the time, Valerie, who never minces her words, was keen to point out that the only part of the body exposed during the massage is the part…
It’s that time of year again, when we are all searching for Christmas presents for family members and friends, all of whom have everything they need, yet we want to give them something that will make a real difference. Make a visit to Streamers on North Bar Within Beverley, and you may find all the gifts you are looking for under one roof. Barry & Margaret Gibson have stocked the…
St John of Beverley School will open on Monday morning thanks to parents, staff and school governors. Head teacher Mrs Rogerson explained; “We used our text messaging service to ask for help in clearing snow from the driveway and paths within the school grounds. The response was fantastic. Parents, staff and governors, armed with spades and shovels, joined our school caretaker, Mr Chatwin, at 12 noon today Sunday and set…
Beverley Beaver Pigeon Club held their end of season awards at Hodgsons. The top prize went to Phil Whitehead and his Vandenbeele flock. Phil has forty six birds in total; thirty two of them are for racing while the remainder are kept for breeding. Phil has been into pigeon racing for over 60 years now and since his retirement has proved to be one of the best in the club….
Sledging pictures from the Beverley Westwood taken this Friday. With schools in Beverley once again closed kids were out in force with heir families making the most of the snow. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes [nggallery id=1104] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full sizes
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
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
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
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 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…
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 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
Laura Douse, 26 makes it look so easy singing with her guitar across her lap and there seem to be no nerves or over excitement, she just genuinely wants people to enjoy her music. Laura says that she has always loved music and at 16 years of age, taught herself to play the guitar and started writing her own songs but didn’t have the confidence to perform in public until…
Award winning florist, Fleurs de Lisa first hit the town five years ago and has been a blooming success since the day the doors opened. Owner, Lisa Barrow studied floristry at Bishop Burton College and after working at a local florist for a few years decided to open her own shop. “I won several awards over the years and starting my own business seemed like the natural way to progress….
On a cold, dark November evening 20 members of Beverley Ladies Circle descended onto New Walk to attend a Psychic Evening. The evening was kindly hosted by Helen Tojagic, also a member and it was thought by LC Events Organiser Kerri Harold that this would be the perfect venue for the night, “Helen’s 4 storey town house has such a lot of character that when she offered it as a…
The Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal had a boost to their funds at the weekend when they raised £421.39 from a bag pack at Morrison`s, Beverley, and a further £97 from a street collection during the lighting of the Christmas trees in the town. Prue Blake, from the Christmas Lights Group said; “It is especially pleasing that Morrison`s have entered into the festive spirit of Christmas by enabling the Christmas Lights Group…