Beverley Town CC Ladies Vs York Ladies

June 27, 2010

Beverley won the toss and elected to field and when Hannah Matthews got two wickets with her first two balls the pressure mounted on York. Sophie Boynton also bowled well taking 1 for 8 from her four overs and then Abbie Warner took 1 for two from her 4 overs. Hannah McCoid’s quick throw left the York skipper miles out of her crease and only one batsman got into double…

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Beverley Lions Support ‘The Yorkies’

June 25, 2010

Beverley Lions showed their support for The Yorkies after they completed their Ride Across Britain. The group of cyclists from East Yorkshire, with many from Beverley, completed their 1,008 mile cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End this week. And the Beverley Lions, through their fundraising efforts, presented them with a cheque of £900 earlier this week, which goes towards Help For Heroes, MacMillan Cancer Support and Paralympics GB. The…

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Beverley Town Tennis Club Vs Beverley & East Riding Lawn Tennis Club

June 25, 2010

Beverley Town Tennis Club took on local rivals Beverley & East Riding Lawn Tennis Club at the Norwood Recreation Ground this week. HU17.net was there to capture the local derby mixed doubles league match. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=741] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Beverley Town CC Vs Hornsea

June 25, 2010

Beverley Town’s Newland Evening League side battled out a thrilling tie with East Riding rivals Hornsea at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Hornsea made the home side pay for some sloppy fielding and racked up 146 off their overs. It was generally a poor performance with the ball for Beverley, but it was memorable one for 13-year-old Jamie Roe. Making his senior debut, his Graeme Swann-inspired off-breaks proved difficult to get…

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Longcroft School Prom

June 24, 2010

Students from year 11 at Longcroft School were all dressed up as they prepared to for their end of year prom. Molescroft was alive as family and friends turned out to see them off, have no fear they will all be home soon! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=739] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…

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Thousands Attend Beverley Classic Car Show

June 24, 2010

Thousands of people basked in the late evening sunshine to enjoy Beverley’s Classic Car Rally last night. From Toll Gavel down to Saturday Market, dozens of magnificently restored cars were admired by visitors to the town centre. 1930s British classics stood next to sporty MGs, while souped up Volkswagens and Japanese models were side by side with American muscle cars in a display that had everything for the motor enthusiast….

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Stanifords Estate Agents

June 24, 2010

Located within the heart of this historic East Yorkshire Market Town, the Beverley Office of Stanifords.com provides a wide variety of properties to suit all requirements.  We assure a first class and truly professional service, whether buying or selling, you can expect to receive help from qualified, knowledgeable and experienced staff who will be on hand to assist in every step of the way. With two superbly situated branches, as…

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England Vs Slovenia @ The Kings Head & Beaver

June 24, 2010

Pictures from the Kings head and the Beaver where people gathered to watch England play Slovenia in the must win World Cup 2010 finals. For the first time in tournament fans had something to cheers as England won the game 1 – 0 setting up a match against Germany in the knock rounds. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery…

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Old Men of Beverley Head to the Glastonbury Festival

June 23, 2010

It is a sight to behold. Three Beverley men, all old enough to know ‘better’, are packing enough kit to sustain a six man expedition to the South Pole. It looks like it won’t fit into fit into the van, but with a lot of huffing, pushing and shoving, they’re ready for the off. Simon Burns, Steven Coates and Andy Foley are off on their own voyage of exploration as…

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Beverley Bustles Ahead of Date With Destiny

June 23, 2010

England’s date with destiny drew the crowds into Beverley today. The town centre was packed early doors today, with most people seemingly keen to get their shopping done before England’s clash with Slovenia. No doubt, however, the beautiful weather which painted Beverley in its finest light played its part too. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=736] HU17.net Picture…

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Interview: Measure Of Disorder

June 23, 2010

Tell me about this band’s first show? As Measure of Disorder our first show was in March 2008, we played at an event called the Youth café at the Beverley Minster. Since then, there have been a few line-up shuffles and so, this was our first gig in a year and a half! Currently, we are trying to get ourselves back into the mindset of playing life and hopefully surpassing…

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Danehillsundance Wins the Feature Race @ Beverley

June 23, 2010

Danehillsundance ridden by Robert Wilson won the Siemens Chemical Express Handicap feature race at Beverley Racecourse. After the race the owner was presented with trophy by a representative from Siemens Chemicals. In other races, apprentice jockey Shane B Kelly was back at the track with two rides. The Irishman was looking to repeat his performance of last week at Beverley when picked up his first win at the Lucky in…

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An Afternoon @ Beverley Racecourse

June 23, 2010

Beverley Racecourse enjoyed a good days racing and for the second meeting in a row got lucky with the weather. The course located on the Beverley Westwood provided a great afternoons entertainment in the glorious summer sunshine. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=733] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…

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Sunday @ The Beverley Folk Festival

June 23, 2010

The Proclaimers were of course the main attraction for the final day of the Beverley Folk Festival on the final day, click here. Great summer weather meant many locals from Beverley popped down to the Beverley Leisure Centre soak up the atmosphere, and some real ale while throughout the town centre live acts were putting on shows. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…

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Interview: Craig Hancock

June 22, 2010

It’s been a hellish month for stricken Beverley rugby star Craig Hancock – but the local lad is still smiling and full of optimism. Craig, 25, of Chestnut Drive, Beverley, suffered an horrific broken leg in the dying seconds of Beverley ARLFC’s Ray Speckman Cup Final victory over Cottingham Tigers last month. Two weeks spent in hospital, five operations, a skin graft and weeks of pain and discomfort have followed…

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Town Trail Tells the ‘Amazing History of Beverley’

June 22, 2010

The Beverley Medieval Town Trail will provide a glimpse of ” the amazing history of Beverley”.

As part of his exclusive interview with HU17.net, Chris Try, a member of the committee that has created the town-wide trail and installations, revealed the history behind just a few of the 39 pieces of art scattered around the town, and the role Beverley has played in the growth of trade and commerce in the United Kingdom.

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Molescroft FC Presentation & BBQ

June 22, 2010

Molescroft FC enjoyed a great end-of-season fundraiser at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Eight teams of five were created from the under-13s, under-14s and under-15s, who battled through group stages for the chance to play a team of managers and coaches. The final match saw the winning team from the group stage beat their coaches 5-4 on penalties after drawing 1-1 at full time. The day was completed with a barbecue…

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Heroes Welcome Intiative in Beverley

June 21, 2010

Businesses in Beverley are starting to get behind the town’s Heroes Welcome campaign. With Armed Forces Day already affirming the town’s commitment to our serving men and women, former mayor councillor David Elvidge has been urging shops, pubs and restaurants to actively welcome soldiers to their businesses. Heroes Welcome is an intiative which means businesses will display a logo in their windows saying members of the armed forces will be…

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