The Humber Colts got their pre-season off to a winning start beating the Humberside Police. The Police fielded a strong team that saw Hodgsons FC players Adam Foster, playing for the police and Steve Grantham, playing for the Colts, face one another. In a good quality match the Humberside Police took the lead midway through the second half with strike that went through the legs of the Colts keeper. A…
The Eager Beaver were beaten on the road by Cherry Burton as they continued their build up to the new season. This was never going to be an easy fixture though the Eager Beaver did well in the early stages of the game and looked like they may nick a draw. Cherry had a strong team and their experience was enough to see them through as they winning the game…
Inaugural Velo Club Beverley Summer Road Race won by Stephen Swales Walkington, 1st August 2008 – The first annual road race promoted by local club Velo Club Beverley was won by Stephen Swales, a former local racing star who has returned to racing after a lengthy layoff. In an exciting contest on a circuit running on the roads above Walkington, Swales outsprinted his breakaway companion Stephen Ellis of Rutland CC…
Wednesday Market in Beverley was full of life on Saturday night. The Belgium Horse Ball enjoyed some of what Beverley has to offer. The squad is here competing championships being held at Bishop Burton. In Fusion Soul Patrol entertained a packed out bar, while next door in the Queens Head punters enjoyed a few drinks in one of Beverley’s more traditional pubs. Many people took the chance to sit outside…
Inspiration at the Old Granary Granary hosted a surprise Hen Party for Ruth Howes. Ruth’s friend, nick-named ‘Sumo Sue’, made quite an entrance by turning up to the celebrations dressed a Sumo Wrestler. The ladies were treated to Canapés and a three-course meal at the private dining venue, complete with champagne. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=824] HU17.net…
Beverley Town CC 3rd XI were beaten at home by Kirkella in the East Yorkshire Alliance Premier at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Beverley batted first setting a target of 134 for the visitors, skipper Keiran O’Brian once again failed to score a run, he lasted just three balls. Kevin Thompson scored 68 for Beverley and looked in good touch, though others within the team were not able to stay with…
Beverley Town Cricket Club 1st XI lost out to Dunnington CC at the Norwood Recreation Ground, losing the match by six wickets. Beverley lost the toss and put into bat by the visitors, in team that included former West Indian test player Collis King. Jonathan Fisher was the pick of the batters scoring 50, with Andrew Burton making 46. Talking point of the innings was the stumping of Captain Alan…
Beverley Town faced Scarborough in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Town went behind early though on the stroke of half time leveled things up with a goal from Micheal O’connell. In the second half it was one way traffic as Beverley smashed in a further four goals ending the match 5 – 1 winners. Skipper Jonny Ricardo who also scored scored said: “We played a lot better after the break…
Can you help? Owners of a Brown & White Collie are asking for help in finding their dog that has gone missing. Veeto was last seen on Friday, 30th July at around 3pm in the Copendale Road area of Beverley. Any one with any information of the whereabouts of Veeto could you please contact HU17.net either by email or call on 07837 868264.
Hodgsons FC finally got their hands on the league trophy as the club held their presentation evening at Hodgsons Pub, Beverley. The Tanners are the first team Beverley to have their name put on the East Riding County Premier League Trophy, a cup that has been won by Hull City in the past. Chairman Lee Hastings took the opportunity to pay tribute to the players including those who could not…
‘NO SOUP!’ Productions was started in 2008 by Rosie Bristow and Kerrin Tatman in Beverley and is now in it’s 3rd year of business. After the success of ‘The Death of Isabella Bird’ in Beverley and ‘Wondering’ which went on tour around the country, NO SOUP has written another play, ‘Marvell at Midnight’. The production takes the audience to 1930’s Hull and follows the stories of a range of interesting…
A top Beverley Cocktail Bar has relaunched its menu with some jazzed-up changes to their food and drinks on offer. Bar Fusion in Wednesday Market has acquired a new chef and has added a great selection of cocktails too. This week Bar Fusion staff invited their customers to try free samples of the new menu while enjoying live music from a jazz band. The new-look cocktail bar is open from 5pm serving food, and…
The Green Dragon Pub in Beverley held a beer festival in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The festival was the finale to longer fund raising campaign by publicans Alan and Glyn Clarke. The pub has been baking and selling cakes and sausages to their customers raising over £560 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Publican Glyn Clarke told HU17.net; “Things have gone really well and our customers have certainly enjoyed…
If you’re looking for a stunning outfit for that extra-special occasion, The Beverley Dresser in North Bar Within is the place to grab a designer bargain. From the countless pieces available to buy in her shop, HU17.net asked owner Susan Elvidge to select a few stunning items to give us a flavour of what’s on offer, including a pair of Alberta Ferretti shoes. Vivien Sheriff – Yellow hat with grey and lemon…
Beverley Town CC lost out in the Phoenix Cup Final to Fenner’s on Tuesday evening in Hull. Beverley won the toss and opted to field first, some god bowling restricted to Fenner’s to just 91, giving them a real chance of causing an upset. Fenner’s however put an equally good performance with the ball taking a string of early wickets. Despite a good performance by skipper Alan Acklam, Beverley managed…
Beverley Racecourse held a Family Fun Day and there were plenty of people in attendance to enjoy the proceedings. Working in conjunction with Beverley Racecourse, Hull Kingston Rovers Education and Sports Trust were on hand to help things go with a swing between 12 midday and 2pm. With the help of local team the Beverley Braves, Hull KR held Drill -and -Skill workshops. The Hull KR Education and Sport Trust,…
Beverley 4th XI secured a maximum 20 points from a narrow two wicket win at HICE in their only sunday fixture of the season. Skipper Sam Welburn, bowled beautifully, his 12 overs included seven maidens and he took 2 for 19. Good support came from Matt Novis (1 for 44) and Harry Bardon. HICE closed on 192 for 6 which illustrated the recovery made by Beverley as the home side…
The Eager Beaver played Bransholme in a Pre-Season friendly at Longcroft School this weekend. Despite leading with just 20 minutes to go, the Eager Beaver lost the game 4 – 2, the turning point being a penalty awarded to Bransholme. They converted the spot kick and added a further two goals late on to seal the victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…