Over £1000.00 for the Mayoral Charity SSAFA

February 5, 2010

St Mary’s Christmas Concert and the annual Civic Dinner have a raised over £1000.00 for the Mayoral Charity SSAFA. Back in December the Beverley Town Council arranged free afternoon of festive fun collecting donations totalling £225.11 Entertainment at St Marys Church was provided by The Regimental Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistics Corps (Volunteers), St Mary’s Church Choir, Beverley Town Hand Bell Ringers and the children of St Mary’s Primary…

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‘Peace and War’ Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church Beverley

February 1, 2010

In partnership the Beverley Town Council and the Defence School of Transport, the largest driver training school in the world, has organised an exclusive Art Exhibition. The exhibition ‘Piece and War’ will be held in Beverley late February, featuring a selection of works from a number of artists that include, Professor Ken Howard, (Royal Academy) John Yardley & David Curtis (Royal Institute of Art). Through a collection of art it…

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Beverley Town Mohicans V Beverley Whitestar

February 1, 2010

With the very cold weather causing many pitches to be frozen it was a wise decision to book the 3G pitch at Longcroft. Beverley Town Mohicans were in confident mood and started very well with Louie Kelly and Jamie Spence pressuring Whitestars’ midfield and gained possession for Dan Naldrett to thread a ball through for Alex Stock to hold off a challenge and score in the corner within 40 seconds….

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Beverley Town Mohicans Vs Batesman FC

January 24, 2010

Pictures from the football match that saw Beverley Town Mohicans play a good game today beating Batesman FC at Longcroft School, Beverley on the all weather pitch. Full Match Report Beverley Town Mohicans 8 v Batemens FC 0 Quarter final plate competition u12’s After having the Christmas period off and a couple more weeks due to the weather, Mohicans started surprising fluently with Alex Stock, Dan Naldrett and Louis Spivey…

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Sculcoates Amateurs AFC Vs Beverley Town

January 24, 2010

Beverley Town finally returned to action with a tricky away match at Sculcoates Amateurs AFC in Hull. Beverley Town fell behind though managed to get level late on in the game as the match finished 1 -1. The point keeps Beverley Town in touch at the top of the Humber Premier League only kept off the top by Ricketts AFC on goal difference. Both sides have 34 points and Hornsea…

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Colts Confident Sponsorship Deal Will be Completed

January 20, 2010

The Humber Colts hope to build on a superb start to their debut season when they finally get back to action after their enforced winter break this weekend. The Colts only played their first game in August following a long battle from founder Rob Hunter, MP Graham Stuart and local councillors to secure a pitch on Swinemoor Estate. Work with the local authorities has been on going and this week…

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Beverley Town Council Support New Memorial

January 19, 2010

Beverley Town Councillors have backed the proposal of Mayor of Beverley Cllr David Elvidge who has been campaigning to have a permanent reminder added to the Hengate Gardens in Beverley. The Memorial will mean Beverley Locals like Sergeant Michael Lockett  and Gary Bingleywill have a permanent reminder in the town as to the sacrifice they made. “Last night I received the support of my fellow Councillors at Beverley Town Council…

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Michael O’connell Confident ahead of Big Match

January 15, 2010

Beverley Town have the opportunity to got top of the Humber premier League at the expense of their closest rivals on Saturday as Beverley Town face Hornsea Town as first and second in the league go head to head. Last time the sides met in the league Beverley Town failed to capitalise on chances and came away with just a point. Beverley Town midfielder Michael O’connell is keen to see…

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Hodgsons FC in Good Shape for Derby Saturday

January 14, 2010

Hodgsons FC were back in training with it being the first time many players in the squad had set foot on football pitch in close to a month. Hodgsons FC are hopeful their pitch will pass a late inspection and that their local derby against Beverley Town Reserves will go ahead. Manager of Hodgsons FC Andrew Blekinsop had a keen on his players as club captain Paul Silvester led the…

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Norwood Recreation Ground

January 14, 2010

FOLLOWING early incarnations on the Westwood, and Mill Lane, Beverley Town Cricket Club moved to Norwood after cricket captain Mr J A Dunkerley bought five acres land. Work progressed quickly and soon Beverley Town bowling club followed their cricketing counterparts and in 1909 the ground was oficially opened by local MP Stanley Wilson. The club thrived in the early part of the century, with the addition of new pavilions (including…

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Hastings Confident Break Will Not Effect Form

January 11, 2010

With a weekend that saw all the field sports cancelled HU17.net spoke with Chairman of Hodgsons FC, Lee Hastings asking how he feels the break from playing may effect his sides performance when they finally return to action. Hastings said “I don’t see this lay off as a problem. The team are taking a well deserved break at the moment after a hectic start to the campaign. With a fully…

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Beverley Economy & Tourism Group

January 11, 2010

A new Beverley Economy & Tourism Group met for the first time on Tuesday 24th November, bringing together representatives from East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Beverley Chamber of Trade, Beverley’s tourism attractors, Beverley Rugby Club, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire and Beverley Town Council amongst others. This was an opportunity to bring people together to discuss what a group of people with enthusiasm and passion for their town can do…

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Beverley’s Saturday Market Cancelled

January 8, 2010

In a press release sent out today by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to close Saturday Market this weekend has deeply upset and angered Beverley’s Market Traders, the press release issued reads; The East Yorkshire Council has regretfully had to cancel the Saturday market in Beverley town centre tomorrow, 9 January, because of the adverse weather conditions.  The conditions would not be safe for those setting up the stalls and…

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Message From the Mayor of Beverley Cllr David K Elvidge

December 31, 2009

At this time of year I think we should all pause and take stock of what we as a community have achieved in our Town of Beverley. The glass is very much half full and I believe the Beverley Town Council has played it’s part working with our various partners on staging events such as The Beverley Food Festival, Armed Forces Day, The Festival of Christmas and The North Bar…

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Team of the Decade 2009

December 31, 2009

On the final day of 2009 it seems fitting to create a ‘Team of the Decade’ well based on the past six months or for which HU17.net has been covering the football in Beverley. The players come from the teams that play locally, Beverley Town, Beverley United, Mill Lane United, Hodgsons FC and the Humber Colts. The ‘Team of the Decade’ that has been selected is Adam Nicholson, Mark Monaghan,…

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Who is Responsbile for Gritting Beverley

December 30, 2009

As Beverley begins to thaw out it has become clear many residents of the town are unhappy with how the recent cold weather has made venturing outside their homes a difficult with the risk of slipping over on the ice cover paths and roads. In a recent article from Beverley resident Gemma Lucas ‘Let it Snow‘ she highlighted the problems she faced as a young person going about her daily…

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Let it Snow by Gemmas Lucas

December 29, 2009

I am a young, fit and healthy person. When the snow-fall almost 2 weeks ago occurred I invested in a pair of heavy duty snow-boots to ensure I could wade my way through the snow and ice on Beverley Westwood every day and walk my dogs. I have no problems with balance and posture yet this week i have fallen over 3 times. Why? Because no amount of snow-gear and…

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Election of a Town Councillor to Beverley

An election is to be held for one councillor for Beverley Town Council (Minster South Ward). Nomination papers can be obtained from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s electoral services, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA, by calling (01482) 393311/12/13. Alternatively papers can be obtained from the Beverley Town clerk at 12 Well Lane, Beverley, HU17 9BL or by calling (01482) 874096 (Monday to Wednesday). All nomination papers must be returned to…

December 21, 2009
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