Kacy Scores Twice as Albion Beat Whitestar

April 3, 2011

Beverley Albion beat the Beverley Whitestar Lions at the Beverley Leisure Centre. Albion who are in their first season went into the local derby in confident mood. Mohamed Kacy was on target twice with Jordan Heaton also scoring for the Albion as they completed a domestic double over their rivals. Final Score: Beverley Whitestar 2 Beverley Albion 3 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the…

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United Lose to Title Contenders Walkington

April 3, 2011

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…

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Flute & Harp Concert at Toll Gavel

April 1, 2011

Two of the country’s most outstanding committed musicians of their generation, Lucy Wakeford playing harp and Kathryn Thomas playing flute, will be appearing at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley on Thursday, 14th April 2011 at 7.30pm. Appointed principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2002, Lucy Wakeford is principal harp of the Britten Sinfonia and harpist of the Nash Ensemble, and one of the most outstanding harpists of her generation. She…

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Dixon Scores as Town are Held at Home by Willerby

March 31, 2011

Mathew Dixon scored Beverley Town’s only goal as they were held 1-1 by Westella & Willerby at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The result leaves Town in mid table ahead of another home fixture this weekend when they host 12th placed Hedon Rangers. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1347] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…

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Local Elections to be Held 5th May 2011

March 30, 2011

The local elections will be held on Thursday, 5 May.  All 26 East Riding of Yorkshire Council wards will be contested, returning a total of 67 councillors, together with more than 1500 seats on town and parish councils in the area. The notice of election has been published and the council will publish a statement of persons nominated no later than noon on Wednesday, 6 April.  The closing date for…

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Beverley To Host Hull RUFC in the Yorkshire Cup

March 30, 2011

Beverley RUFC have been drawn to play local rivals Hull RUFC in the second round of the Yorkshire Cup . The match will take place on Wednesday 6 April with a kick-off time of 6 p.m. and is sponsored jointly by Smailes Goldie & Co and Moduflow Plumbing Systems Ltd Selection of the squad for the game cannot be made until after the league fixture against Stockport this weekend but…

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Lara Croft Comes to Beverley

March 29, 2011

HU17.net enjoyed a morning’s shooting at Beverley Minster and St Mary’s Graveyard with computer-game and movie icon Lara Croft. Lara, the star of EIDOS’ classis Tomb Raider series of console games and made famous to non-gamers through Angelina Jolie in the film series, is the alter-ego of Beverley model Heidi Taylor. Heidi is on the books at new Beverley model agency Beautiful Freaks, run by Kirsty Mills, and it was…

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Beverley Gift & Interiors Shop Shortlisted for Retail Award

March 29, 2011

Amanti, a Beverley based gift, home & interiors shop, has been acknowledged as one of the UK’s best gift retailers in the prestigious Greats Retail Awards.  The premier awards for the gift industry, the Greats have become the ultimate accolade, recognizing the top independent and multiple gift retailers nationally and regionally.  Amanti is one of only five shops to make the shortlist for ‘Independent Gift Retailer of the Year’ for…

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Revenge is Sweet as Beverley Seconds Hammer Ionians

March 28, 2011

Revenge was indeed sweet for Beverley RUFC seconds on Saturday. They showed power and precision to hammer East Yorkshire rivals Hull Ionians 38-7 at Beaver Park, with Phil Cromie leading the way. He bagged a superb hat-trick to lay the platform for success, which was built upon by fellow try-scorers Dave Brant and Ben Sherwood, while Jamie Gill was on target with the boot. Captain Ian Archibald was delighted with…

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Marshall Scores Three as Rozzers Beat Firemen

March 28, 2011

The Police nicked the glory on Sunday as they beat the Fire-Fighters at Longcroft School. The ‘Rozzers’ playing in white, took the lead through Lee Marshall who went on to complete his hat-trick in a scrappy match. Goals for the firemen were scored by Mathew Dixon and Gary Marshall with the Man of the Match being awarded to Phil Drew. Final Score: Humberside Police 3 Humberside Fire & Rescue 2…

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Beavers Claim Victory in Bottom of the Table Clash

March 27, 2011

A gripping match and a real cliff-hanger.  Beverley RUFC got there in the end but it was a mighty close thing.  Six times the lead changed hands as both sides went flat out for victory to ease their relegation fears.  Only three points now separate five clubs two of whom will join Rochdale in the drop.  For Beverley RUFC this win will have done them a power of good after…

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Education Minister to tour Beverley Schools

March 26, 2011

Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for education, is to tour some of Beverley’s schools after being asked to come to the town by Graham Stuart MP. The Minister is due to make his visit on April 1. Graham said: “This is great news. A second ministerial visit to the constituency so soon shows how this Government’s Ministers are willing to get out and see the state of the…

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Beverley’s HU17 Postcode is Ranked 938th by Home Insurers

March 25, 2011

Home owners in Beverley are paying LESS than the national average for home insurance – and much less than many bordering postcodes. Figures published by moneysupermarket.com show for the first time how your postcode affects the amount you pay for your home insurance. Beverley’s HU17 postcode is ranked 938th out of 2,760 postcode areas in the country, with home owners paying an average of £148.84 for their home insurance. How…

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Beverley Leisure Center is Hosting The Worlds Biggest Fundraising Swim

March 25, 2011

Swimmers in Beverley will make a splash for charity on Sunday, 10th April as they complete the Swimathon 2011 challenge at the Beverley Leisure Complex, helping to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon Foundation. Beverley Leisure Complex is one of over 575 pools nationwide hosting Swimathon 2011 sessions. Nick Saunders, swimming co-ordinator at Beverley Leisure Complex, said: “It’s going to be fantastic to see so many…

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Tennis Club Invites Locals to their Open Day

March 22, 2011

Beverley & East Riding Lawn Tennis Club is holding an early-season open day at the Seven Corners Lane Club. New head coach Tom Davies will be on hand on Sunday 10 April, from 1-4pm, to pass on his expertise to anyone interested in joining the club. Some of the latest tennis equipment will be on display, with a chance to buy or order anything that takes your fancy. Spaces are…

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Hunt For East Riding’s Greenest Family

March 22, 2011

The hunt is on to find the East Riding’s most green family or resident. This will be the fourth year running East Riding of Yorkshire Council has run the competition to find its eco ambassadors. Past winners have been the Osborne family of Driffield (2008), the Miller Smiths of Tunstall, Holderness (2009), and the Bradford family of Beverley (2010). John Skidmore, head of streetscene services, said: “Previous winners have set…

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Pip Pearson: “I Chanced My Arm For Beverley Town”

March 22, 2011

Football pundit Pip Pearson told HU17.net how he ‘chanced his arm’ to turn around Beverley Town’s fortunes against Hornsea Town. Pearson, brought in to help Town for the day, was instrumental in bringing stand-in goalkeeper Steve Lynn off and replacing him with midfielder John Kershaw. It proved decisive as a leaky Town defence held firm with Kershaw behind them and turned a 2-2 half-time score into a 4-2 victory. Pearson…

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 35

March 21, 2011

HU17.net Magazine Issue 35 is available from Molescroft News, Woddhall Way Beverley. This week features the Beverley Pipe Band, Humber.TV’s Spring Bunnies, Get Shaky PreParty @ The Kings Head, Reloaded @ Bar Fusion and Jade Anderson’s 13th. Sport includes action from Molescroft Rangers, Beverley Town, Beverley RUFC and an interview will local racing driver Ben Marrett. PLUS and exclusive post match interview with Pip Pearon who chanced his arm for…

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