The Humber Colts beat claimed bragging rights with a 3 – 1 home win over the Eager Beaver in tonights local derby. The Colts took lead through Daniel Atkinson before Jordon Dexter added a second to give the home side a two goal advantage at half time. In the second half a cracking shot from Colts Ben Thompson hit the underside of the bar and hit the back of the…
One of hu17.net’s avid male ballroom dancing viewers has lost his recent partner and his feet are tapping out an urgent message for her successor!! Ray Grange’s dancing days have hit a non-dancing patch, of late – and could you be his new partner to waltz away dancing evenings? And Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Quickstep, even Paso Dobli? Tall enough? 5’6” and upwards. Maybe up to silver standard, or slightly…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness is encouraging schools throughout East Yorkshire to apply for the Government’s newly announced school building scheme. The new programme will be privately financed and open to schools, academies and local authorities that can demonstrate the greatest need. Graham said; “I am pleased that the Government is providing funding for school facilities and making sure it goes to those areas with buildings in the…
Beverley Braves enjoyed their time on their biggest stage to date last weekend. HU17.net was there to capture them in action at half-time of the Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos Challenge Cup clash at the KC Stadium, which saw Hull knocked out of the competition 38-22. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1624] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
After last weeks abandonment due to the weather Beverley were keen to get back to winning ways against York at Norwood Park after 3 disappointing weeks. Skipper Alan Acklam started well when he finally won a toss and inserted York to have first use of a typically good Beverley track. Opening bowlers, Simon Roe and Peter Groves restricted the scoring rate whilst picking up wickets at regular intervals, including the…
Another great event took place today for the Beverley-based CSV East Riding Project when the Angels in Action descended on Hornsea today to help the organisers of the annual carnival. The participants from a team of 43, all aged 16 to 30 took part in what was their third event of their summer with the project. They took part in the parade and helped to collect donations from visitors to…
The museum service, in collaboration with the archives service and Beverley Library, is holding a special event for families entitled “Beverley 1900”, looking at life in the town 100 years ago, on Friday 26th August (10am – 4pm) at the Beverley Treasure House in Champney Road, Beverley. The event will include music, displays and numerous activities for children. Members of The Pram Society and Spin Off Productions will be on…
HU17.net Magazine issue 53, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: The Fox & Hound Molescroft Residents Pack Out Pavillion: North Beverley Action Group Graham Stuart Visits Swinemoor De Lacy Spa Scoop Award Saturday Night in Lucias Wine Bar & Grill Saturday Night @ Kubana Jamie Babb & Helena Carter’s Wedding Reception @ Hodgsons Race Night @ The Woolpack Inn Beverley Six Form Disco @ The Beverley Arms Hotel…
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, sports and leisure centres across the East Riding are offering two great deals to encourage children and families to come swimming. The £20 Child Swim Card allows one child to come swimming as often as they want for a six week period, including the fun and inflatable sessions that pools will be providing throughout the summer. A swipe card is issued to each…
When you order your first meal or your first cocktail at Beverley’s newest bar and restaurant – Kubana, on Saturday Market – take a bit of time out to savour the moment and think about the most important thing in life. Not money, nor cars; not jewellery, nor a swanky house. Think about love. And think about the story of the husband and wife couple behind Kubana, Ali and Nicola…
Local MP, Graham Stuart, is asking constituents to nominate examples of manufacturing excellence from the constituency. The ‘Made in Britain’ project was launched earlier this month by Vince Cable MP and will showcase the best of what’s Made in Britain. MPs have been asked to nominate a product made in their constituency which will take part in the on-line exhibition. Graham said “I’m on the hunt for the best products…
The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival came to Beverley this Monday evening. Poor weather throughout the day threatened to cast a shadow on the final evening meeting of the season though by 6pm the skies had cleared and the sun was shining through what little cloud remained. For those who had made it to Beverley Racecourse they got to enjoy a thrilling evening of racing. On the track Silvestre De Sousa…
East Yorkshire Dental Studios are a family-run business based at Edward House, Railway Street, Beverley. Husband and wife dentists Claire and Jason Spence run the business, which also employs four other dentists in Beverley and in their other practice in Brough. The couple, who have two sons Harry and William, believe in the traditional values we all used to appreciate but which are becoming more and more uncommon. They say:…
New jewellery firm Dainty Damsel is hoping to make a big impact after the launch of their online business. Dainty Damsel is the brainchild of designer Nicola Walgate, who gave up her business, Crave boutique in Hessle, to launch her own range of costume jewellery. HU17.net was present at the launch of the business last month, where many local firms showed their support for the new venture. She already has…
HU17.net Magazine issue 51, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: * Beverley Grammar School & High School Prom * The Reason 4 * Beverley Grammar School Prom @ Lazaat * Pub Cricket Sixes * Saturday Night Out & About in Beverley The magazine is available from to buy at Molescroft News on Woodhall Way or online by clicking here. [nggallery id=1592]
Wave Yoga is coming to Beverley this Thursday with a brand new weekly class. Yoga has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and depression and each class will have a short period of deep relaxation, the benefits of which are invaluable and participants will be able to incorporate them into many areas of their lives. The main benefits of Yoga are; increased attentiveness and concentration, increased flexibility, improved body awareness,…
Hodgsons landlord Keith Jenkins is calling on pubs and clubs to keep the Country League alive. The popular Monday darts and dominoes league – once thriving and with teams from as far afield as Market Weighton – is now down to less than 10 teams. If any more teams drop out, says Keith, this may be the last year it will run – much to the detriment of pubs and…
Small can be beautiful, especially when it comes to cars. While crowds at last week’s Beverley Classic Car Rally flocked to the Rolls Royces and Jaguars, the people really in the know about cars sought out the real gems of the show. And nothing shone out more than Mark Fisher’s 1961 300cc BMW Isetta. This legendary bubble car – front opening and unrelentingly romantic – could almost have been lost…