A giant toad was deposited in Beverley last night opposite the Beverley Leisure Centre. The Tannery Toad , which was designed by students at St Nicholas School in Beverley, is one of many which is popping up right across our region as part of the Larkin With Toads public art project, set to last for 10 weeks. The one-metre high fibreglass models have been designed and painted by artists and…
The East Riding Learning Disability Partnership Board Event was held within National Learning Disability Awareness Week on 24th June at Beverley Leisure Centre and was a celebration of achievements of people who have a Learning Disability and to share the work of the Learning Disability Partnership Board. The Day event was officially opened with great enthusiasm by Councillor Harrap. It was open to all and visitors who were encouraged to…
Breeder Richard Hunt was in high spirits after the victory of Luv U Noo at Beverley Racecourse on Tuesday. The 16-1 shot, ridden by Dale Swift, pipped favourite Piddie’s Power by three quarters of a length to claim the 4pm totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap, Although a weekday, a decent crowd turned out on the Westwood for a quality afternoon’s racing. And they were treated to an appearance…
The OVENU oven valeting service is now available in Beverley, from JENNY – a fully trained franchised professional. Top quality service is guaranteed. If you have an oven, range, Aga, hob, extractor or microwave that needs cleaning – we have the solution an oven cleaning service using a totally caustic free range of unique oven cleaning products combined with ISO 9001 trained technicians using specialist equipment to do the dirty…
Every three years East Riding of Yorkshire Council appraises its winter maintenance procedures. After the worst winter for 30 years the latest detailed review of how the East Riding deals with freezing temperatures is set to come before the council’s cabinet. Councillor Stephen Parnaby, OBE, leader of the council, said: “We have recently been through two of the worst winters for many years. The investment in the latest equipment, salting…
Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting a summer of free activities for children aged eight to 19 years old, with a variety of sports sessions available. Ultimate Frisbee will take place every Thursday, from 29 July until 2 September, from 1pm to 3pm, for eight to 16 year olds, on the field. The game is a non-contact invasion sport based on American football and netball but using a Frisbee. Football sessions…
Around 300 people were treated to a wonderful concert on the afternoon of Sunday 11th July in the grounds of Wassand Hall near Hornsea, by the East Riding Senior and Intermediate Wind Bands, the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra and the East Riding Percussion Ensemble. All performed to their usual high standard, with the Jazz Orchestra and the Percussion in particular putting on an excellent display. The Intermediate Wind Band…
Four Australian tourists were given the VIP treatment in Beverley today as part of their visit to their ‘twin’ town. Bruce and Chris Mann and Lorna and Rich Barrett-Leonard are on a month-long tour of the UK. And being from the small farming community of Beverley in Western Australia, they just had to stop off in the town as part of their tour. They were introduced to the Mayor of…
A desire for relevance has been a huge driving force behind the Beverley Town Trail. The launch of the Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail, in Wednesday Market, proved a great success yesterday. Hundreds of people of all ages enjoyed a superb afternoon as schoolchildren delivered a series of performances that demonstrated Beverley’s rich history. The main stage, surely the forerunner to other events in Wednesday Market, was a…
Beverley’s Town Trail has been a true community effort that has taken years of hard work to come to fruition. Yesterday’s launch in Wednesday Market was a fittingly lively event that emphasised all that hard work
Beverley folk came out in numbers to celebrate the launch of the Beverley Town Trail in Wednesday Market today. Hundreds of people gathered to watch local schoolchildren perform on the big stage in Wednesday Market to mark the launch of the excellent Medieval Trade and Crafts Trail, which has been almost a decade in the making. Dignitories from Beverley Town Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council were joined…
Cherry Burton’s tail-enders came to the rescue in a thriller of a game at Dalton Home CC. Played out in the majestic greenery of the Dalton Park estate, it looked like the visitors had done enough as they restricted Dalton to just 103 on what was deemed to be a good wicket for the batsmen. But the home side had other ideas. Despite a sound start for Cherry Burton –…
An inspired performance with the ball from Iain Sugdon helped Beverley Town CC 2nd XI rout New Earswick at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Sugdon recorded his best ever figures in senior cricket for Beverley, picking up 6-19 as the visitors were dismissed for a paltry 139. He was aided and abetted by Matthew Mudd, who helped himself to 3-48. This was a particularly fine performance with the ball as the…
Beverley Town Cricket Club’s 4th XI crashed to a massive 165-run defeat at home to Hull and YPI 4th XI. The visitors to the Norwood Recreation Ground set a massive target of 286-6, and it proved way beyond Beverley as they were dismissed for just 121. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=770] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Craig Ford provided the heroics for Walkington Cricket Club as they hammered Nafferton at Walkington Rec. The home team got off to a flying start, but on a pitch that offered unpredictable bounce they suffered a mid-innings collapse and at one stage it appeared they would be bowled out for less than 170. But cometh the hour cometh the man, and Ford drove his side onwards. After seeing Rob Scattergood…
Around 200 runners took part in the Walkington 1.75 mile fun run. The event which is organised by Beverley Athletic Club was a massive success with Joe Dudill. First across the line in Beverley Athletic Club colours was Nicole Dawson who finished a third overall in the race. Picture: Nicole Dawson who finished thrid overall and was the first lady to complete the race HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
Beverley Athletic Club pulled off their second successful event of the season with the Airkool Walkington 10K. The club which is also responsible for the Beverley 10K was ‘delighted’ with the 600+ runners which took part. First over the line was Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC with a time of 32.09 with Steve Bateson and Phil Taylor finishing second and third. Darran Bilton comes over the finish line to…
Supdrug can be found on Toll Gavel in Beverley, they sell a wide range of cosmetic based products. The Superdrug in Beverley also offers a pharmacy service. Monday: 8:30-17:30 Tuesday: 8:30-17:30 Wednesday 8:30-17:30 Thursday 8:30-17:30 Friday 8:30-17:30 Saturday 8:30-17:30 Sunday11:00-17:00 Superdrug – 23/25 Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AA – 01482 871185 Superdrug – 23/25 Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AA – 01482 871185 [nggallery id=755] Superdrug –…