Robert Moore from Beverley was joined by his pals for his stag party setting off this morning from Beverley Train Station. Robert will marry his Canadian fiancé Carolyn Lacelle next month in Ottawa, Canada. Before then though there was the important matter of a good British send off. Robert was herded onto a train by his pals and best man Mike Driscoll for a day of frolics in Scarborough, where…
First past the post is what matters – and so it proved for one local couple at Beverley Races today. Walkington couple Andrew and Naomi Rhodes became the first couple to get married at Beverley Racecourse on a beautiful day that did justice to their occasion. Andrew and Naomi wanted a wedding day with a difference, and their wish was certainly fulfilled guests made the most of the weather to…
Racegoers made the most of a stunning Friday night at Beverley Racecourse. As befits a night meeting at the Westwood, the atmosphere was very chilled, helped to a certain extent by the small but lively steel band that entertained the well turned-out crowd. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=758] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Beverley High School & Beverley Grammar School year 13 students meet up at the Kings Head in Beverley before heading off to their end of year prom at the KP Club in Pocklington. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=757] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Tim Galbraith has a simple philosophy: Never turn down a bet, no matter how small. It’s a tenet passed down from his father, and it’s what helps make his bookmaking business the popular but intimate venture it is at Beverley Races. Tim, 45, of Cherry Tree Lane, runs a well-known bookies at the Westwood along with his business partner Dave Money, following in the footsteps of his father Vic, who…
It’s loud, it’s brash and it “likes a lot of bling”. Neal Walker made no excuses for showing off his absolutely stunning 1969 Corvette Stingray V8 at Beverley’s Classic Car Rally last week, and why should he when it looks this good? Neal, 59, who lives on Swinemoor in Beverley, fell in love with the epitome of American muscle cars when he worked in the USA in the 1970s. The…
Hobbies can easily consume your life – so it helps if your hobby can actually become your way of making a living. That’s exactly what happened for Kilham-based East Yorkshire businessman Tim Stanforth. Tim, 50, was displaying his impressive 1936 Armstrong Siddeley 120 at last week’s Classic Car Rally in Beverley. It’s the latest in a fleet of classic British and German limousines that Tim and wife Pam use for…
Listening to “the clangs, the bangs and the rattles” is the only way to enjoy a really classic car, according to Chris Forster. Chris, 53, from Willerby, was showing off his pristine 1973 Triumph TR6 at the Beverley Classic Car Rally last week. And as he proudly admitted ‘it’s radios for show, engine sounds for dough’ when it comes to his personal indulgence. He told HU17.net: “The fact that it…
Like elephants, it seems that classic car owners never forget. Simon Gray, 44, from Beverley, was one of dozens of enthusiasts who brought their pride and joy to the Beverley Classic Car Rally last week. His particular car, a white Saab 96 1970 V4, has just been made roadworthy five years after he bought it for what he considers “a steal”, just £800 from a London man who’d kept it…
“It’s the ultimate Cortina.” That’s how Grant Openshaw described his car at the Beverley Classic Car Rally last week. Grant, 69, from Thorngumbald, has owned his Mk 1 Consul Cortina 1964 for 44 years, maintaining it and ensuring it is in tip-top condition. Like everyone at the Rally, Grant was only too pleased to show anyone who expressed an interest around his pride and joy and explain how he had…
Pictures from the Kings head and the Beaver where people gathered to watch England play Slovenia in the must win World Cup 2010 finals. For the first time in tournament fans had something to cheers as England won the game 1 – 0 setting up a match against Germany in the knock rounds. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…
It is a sight to behold. Three Beverley men, all old enough to know ‘better’, are packing enough kit to sustain a six man expedition to the South Pole. It looks like it won’t fit into fit into the van, but with a lot of huffing, pushing and shoving, they’re ready for the off. Simon Burns, Steven Coates and Andy Foley are off on their own voyage of exploration as…
England’s date with destiny drew the crowds into Beverley today. The town centre was packed early doors today, with most people seemingly keen to get their shopping done before England’s clash with Slovenia. No doubt, however, the beautiful weather which painted Beverley in its finest light played its part too. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=736] HU17.net Picture…
Tell me about this band’s first show? As Measure of Disorder our first show was in March 2008, we played at an event called the Youth café at the Beverley Minster. Since then, there have been a few line-up shuffles and so, this was our first gig in a year and a half! Currently, we are trying to get ourselves back into the mindset of playing life and hopefully surpassing…
Beverley Racecourse enjoyed a good days racing and for the second meeting in a row got lucky with the weather. The course located on the Beverley Westwood provided a great afternoons entertainment in the glorious summer sunshine. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=733] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…
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…
It’s been a hellish month for stricken Beverley rugby star Craig Hancock – but the local lad is still smiling and full of optimism. Craig, 25, of Chestnut Drive, Beverley, suffered an horrific broken leg in the dying seconds of Beverley ARLFC’s Ray Speckman Cup Final victory over Cottingham Tigers last month. Two weeks spent in hospital, five operations, a skin graft and weeks of pain and discomfort have followed…
The Sloop Inn was packed with locals who had gathered to watch England play Algeria in the World Cup 2010. Unfortunately England were unable to give the supporters what they wanted only managing to draw 0 – 0. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=724] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…