The commercialisation of Christmas is a phenomenon that tends to be associated with modern times and a retail-oriented culture and it’s fair to say that, year on year, Christmas appears to come a little earlier to the high street. As Beverley gears up for another Festival of Christmas event, staff at East Riding archives and local studies service have been looking back at Christmases past and one of their most…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 72 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week edition features a selection of content from sporting fixtures and events that have featured on the HU17.net web site. Sugarbird leaves For Warmer Climate Mimi Agree Deal To Stock Exclusive Jewellery Santa Claus is Coming to Town Beverley Toy Business Supports Make a Wish Amy Louise from Desired Showcases Two Styles Thousands Turn Out For Beverley Christmas…
Thousands of people descended upon Beverley for the Christmas Lights Switch on. Mini events were held throughout the town in Wednesday Market, Angel Square, Saturday Market where Viking FM were broadcasting with the finale being at North Bar. The event organised by the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal also marked the start of the Wednesday Night late night shopping in the run up to Christmas. Julian Minshall of the Beverley Christmas…
Following on from their successful fundraising “Pink Night” earlier in the year, the Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) are getting into the festive spirit by organising a repeat event, with added sparkle. Taking place at Longcroft School, Burton Road, Beverley, on Tuesday 6th December between 6:30pm and 9:00pm, “Sparkling Pink Night” will be an opportunity to not just purchase christmas presents, but to also receive some much-needed pampering before the…
Local entrepreneur Sophie Appleton has launched an online fashion site for women. The website sells women’s affordable clothing specialising in party dresses, playsuits, blouses and jumpsuits. Sophie said ‘Everything is so expensive at the moment, I’m hoping that my website will provide a cheaper option for people when compared to some of the high street retailers’. The average dress costs between £20-£30, in sizes 8-16. A small sample of clothing…
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People who already run or plan to set up their own business are being urged to take up a new higher level course which will give them a firm grounding in key subjects. The BTEC Level Four Higher National Certificate in Business is a highly regarded qualification which is being introduced at East Riding College’s Beverley and Bridlington campuses from February at an introductory price of £400 per year over…
Local pride makes Saturday’s clash between Hodgsons and Beverley Town almost impossible to predict, says one local footballing expert. Former Beverley United manager Daniel Williams is well used to the passion displayed in derby matches, having been involved in so many during his tenure as manager of one of Beverley’s most successful teams. Like many, Williams is 24 days into his ‘Movember’ challenge, but is refusing to allow an itchy…
Beverley Town and Hodgsons FC will once again go head-to-head at Longcroft School this weekend with pride and points up for grabs. The sides have met twice in recent times. with each team winning a game, although this weekend’s Humber Premier League fixture will be the first time the clubs have met in the league since the Tanners were promoted. Ten points separate the rivals in the table. Town have…
Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company will be presenting an evening “Off Broadway” on Saturday 26 November at St Nicholas Community Centre, Holmechurch Lane, Beverley. The Concert starts at 7.30 pm and tickets are £8 and £5 for children under 12. The first half will be songs and dance from shows and the second half will be a concert version The Sound of Music. Off Shoots is a stage school for…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 70 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week’s edition features a selection of content from the following events that have featured on the HU17.net web site. Star Della Moda Fashion Show Hair By El Turco: Jade Jones Beverley Round Table: Cooking @ Mirchi Alex Howarth & Katie Mouthfield’s 30th @ Khans of Beverley Kerry Vivien’s 40th @ Hodgsons Pub Steve Smith’s 40th @ The Beverley…
This week’s edition oHU17.net Magazine is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. It features selection of pictures from the following events that have happened in Beverley; Shimmer – Feature on a local nail salon De Lacy Spa 1st Birthday Walkington Youth Club Presentation Megan Withers Birthday Halloween Party @ The Royal Standard Halloween Party @ Kubana Bar Halloween @ Lucias Charity Halloween Rave @ Beverley Rugby Club Rowan Jenna’s Birthday…
Two Walkington lads are stepping up the their training as they prepare for a challenging two-day, cross-Britain charity bike ride. Ben Stephenson, 21, a self-employed joiner and his mate James Parkinson, 31, are cycling from Blackpool to Bridlington on June 17 and 18 to raise money for The British Heart Foundation and the Walkington Hayride. Recently Ben and some friends completed a famous cross-pennine ride called The Way Of The…
Pam Appleton and Janice Shaw competed in their first ever Beverley 10K on Sunday and finished the course in 1 hour 26 minutes. Pam a novice runner told HU17.net: “When we got to Newbald a race marshal turned to us and said, I do not want to dishearten you ladies, but the race leader, Darran Bilton, will be finishing in six minutes!” “The worst bit was when we reached the…
More than a thousand runners gathered in Beverley last Sunday to compete in the annual Hall Construction Beverley 10k road race. All the local running clubs were represented and there were also several hundred unattached runners, some of them running to raise funds for charity. It was a warm and bright spring day and with bands providing entertainment at the leisure centre, Saturday Market and Angel Square there was a…
The 2011 Beverley 10k was supported by the B&A Scaffolding 2k fun run from Beverley Leisure Centre which attracted a field of 234 runners including Bertie the Beaver and Roary the Tiger. There was an excellent turnout by Beverley Athletic Club and Goole Viking Striders juniors who fielded 23 and 18 runners respectively. Goole’s Luke Reynolds won the race in 08:21, more than thirty seconds faster than last year when…
Barrel Walkington came into this 2 round H E Dean cup game full of confidence, and straight from the whistle they pressed the home side with good quick passing that left Brandesburton camped in their own half for long periods . It wasn’t till mid way through the first half that Barrel Walkington mad all that pressure pay off, when a cross from the left was headed home by the…
Mill United have slipped back into the bottom two after being beaten by the Barrel Walkington at Broadgates. On target for Walkington were Oli Burns with two and man of the match midfield general Danny Moore who scored with an over head kick. Walkington now have just two games reaming and still top the East Riding County League Division 1 though Sculcoates Amateurs, who also won, are seven points behind…