‘NO SOUP!’ Productions was started in 2008 by Rosie Bristow and Kerrin Tatman in Beverley and is now in it’s 3rd year of business. After the success of ‘The Death of Isabella Bird’ in Beverley and ‘Wondering’ which went on tour around the country, NO SOUP has written another play, ‘Marvell at Midnight’. The production takes the audience to 1930’s Hull and follows the stories of a range of interesting…
Beverley Racecourse held a Family Fun Day and there were plenty of people in attendance to enjoy the proceedings. Working in conjunction with Beverley Racecourse, Hull Kingston Rovers Education and Sports Trust were on hand to help things go with a swing between 12 midday and 2pm. With the help of local team the Beverley Braves, Hull KR held Drill -and -Skill workshops. The Hull KR Education and Sport Trust,…
Steve and Kay Farrow invited friends and family to their home in Beverley for farewell drinks this weekend. The couple are set to leave the UK to live and work in Mauritius. Kay, the press officer for Beverley Athletic Club, has been a major figure in organising some of the biggest sporting events in this area, such as the Beverley 10k and the Walkington 10k running races. She has also…
Staff and members at Riverview Gym completed a 24 hour endurance challenge this weekend. The event was organised by Vicky Hart, Stacey Reeves, Bob Beautyman and Dave Jones as part of the national Gym for Heroes Week. Each of the people who took part completed a gruelling three hours cardio work out, spending one hour on the treadmill, one hour on the rowing machine and another hour on the bike. Owner Vicky…
Fleurs de Lisa celebrated 5 successful years of trading in Beverley this weekend. Customers were greeted this Saturday with a glass of champagne as the store owner Lisa Barrow said a big thank to her customers. Throughout July, the award winning florist has been running special promotions to mark the landmark occasion and on Saturday shoppers who spent £5 or more in the store were entered into a competition to…
Cherry Burton held their annual village show this weekend, and the fine summer weather added to the enjoyment of the occasion, as very a good crowd turned out to take part in the great variety of attractions. Held at Cherry Burton Primary School, there was plenty to do for all the ages. The playing field was covered with stalls and rides, many of which were raising funds for local organisations. Youth Group: Local…
Madge Wilbore was awarded the Angela Gibson Memorial Trophy at the Cherry Burton Village Show for the best Victoria Sponge. The trophy bears the name of the late wife of Beverley businessman Barry Gibson. Barry, who owns the gift shop Streamers of Beverley said; “Angela won the prize for best Victoria Sponge three consecutive times, though back then there was no trophy on offer.” “When she died, I decided to…
Moira Bartle and Jayne Wilson both picked up awards at the Cherry Burton Village Show for their flower arranging skills. They served up cake-themed arrangements that looked good enough to eat. Moira’s entry was a sliced cake while her daughter Jayne made a tray of cup cakes. Jayne said “We never tell each other what we are making and only find out on the day of the show.” Jayne was…
Beverley Town Cricket Club held their annual fund raiser at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The ‘Pub Sixes’ featured teams from all around Beverley who fielded teams of non cricketers who played, at times, fast and frantic 5 over games. Organisers of the event said they raised around £1000 which will be used to support grass route cricket and the Beverley club. The winners were the Swimoore Drunks who notched up…
Déjà vu & Headkandi arranged and pulled off one of Yorkshires most glamorous summer events at the KP Club ‘Stero Sushi’. Transportation was provided to party goers by Acklams Coaches of Beverley collecting party goers from the Kings Head, Beverley and surrounding areas. The smart location proved perfect for party and with some select tunes a good time was had by all. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Some pictures from the Cross Keys pub in Beverley where people enjoyed a good party on a good summers evening after the cycle race. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=798] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley Town CC teenager Ben Fish has certainly done that. The 17-year-old hit a fantastic 95 on his first team debut last week to repay the faith shown in him by captain Alan Acklam. Told just three days beforehand that he was to be thrown in at the deepest of ends, Ben opened the batting against Sessay, last year’s York and District Senior League Premier Division runners up, and showed…
They say a dog is mans best friend and it never more true than for Tony Woollen. Tony, a local businessman said: “When I first got Stanley all those years ago he could fit in my hand!” Tony has had Stanley the Jack Russell since he was a puppy. Stanley is 16 years old, which in human years would make Stanley an amazing 112 years old! The oldest Jack Russel…
We left Beverley in the early hours (4am) on Wednesday morning, June 23rd. Arriving in Summerset in good time around 8.30am. Unfortunately the last 13 miles of traffic to the Worthy farm in Pilton was at a stand still, and took a further 7 hours until we reached the car parks, quite a frustrating experience in temperatures reaching 280 c and knowing that we had missed the England game kick…
Visitors to Beverley’s second Armed Forces Day were richly entertained in Saturday Market. There was a whole host of stalls and attractions for all the family throughout the day, with camouflage face painting especially popular for youngsters. The main entertainment took place on and around the big stage erected in Saturday Market. Music was provided by the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Beverley Pipe Band, while the big crowd…
Thousands of people filled the streets of Beverley for the start of Armed Forces Day. The event which was officially opened by the Cllr David Elvidge Mayor of Beverley Bessie Foot at 10am as the crowds lined the streets and gather in Market Square for the parade. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=761] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Beverley Racecourse completed is two day’s of racing in the glorious summer sunshine. On the day there were a few stag and hen parties including that of Hodgsons FC skipper Paul Silvester. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=760] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Today while Robert Moore was out with the lads in Scarborough on his stag do, his fiancé Carolyn Lacelle enjoyed a Hen Party with friends in the Kings Head. Dressing up for the occasion Carolyn and her fellow hens certainly got heads turning. The pair will get married in Carolyn’s home town Ottawa, Canada on the 7th August. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…