The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz and Quiz fund-raising night on 2nd May, this time at Cottingham Civic Hall. The change of venue meant that more people could be accommodated this year, and it also attracted a number of new faces. It was a magnificent event and a good time was had by all. The East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra now has some…
Home delivery may no longer be the name of the game, but a real interest in customers’ lives is still at the core of Beverley delicatessen G and A Jack. The popular Wednesday Market shop, run by Duncan Jack and his wife Joy, is this month celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the town’s most popular and best loved businesses. Like most aspects of Beverley life, G and A…
Beverley pub The Kings Head is giving excited World Cup fans the chance to win a signed Wayne Rooney England shirt – and help the fight against cancer at the same time. As the countdown to South Africa 2010 begins in earnest, the popular bar, in Beverley’s bustling and lively Saturday Market, is gearing up to a World Cup summer aimed at providing maximum joy to the town’s football fans….
Humber Colts celebrated a superb first year as a football club at their presentation night in the Humber Keel. Players, supporters and friends gathered to revel in a season which saw them win promotion from Division Five Wyke of the Hull Men’s Sunday League. Without even a ground when the club was founded last summer, Swinemoor Estate side the Colts now have an established base, training facilities and equipment, and…
Betsy celebrated her 21st birthday in style with a garden party for close friends and family that rocked into the early hours. The sun shone and the Pimms went down…or was it the other way round? HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=675] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
In the other game at the Norwood Recreation Ground, Pelican beat the fourth XI in a real thriller. Batting first, Beverley’s Ian Morrison smashed 10 fours in a fine 59 as the home side made 189 all out. There were also solid contributions from Rob Wicks (34), Ray Teal (26) and an important, unbeaten 21 from number 11 Sam Welburn. Beverley took regular wickets as Pelican took their turn to…
Beverley Town Cricket Club slumped to a heavy defeat against Clifton Alliance at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday in the York and District Senior League Premier Division. Clifton consolidated second spot as they chased down Beverley’s insubstanial 187-7 for the loss of just five wickets. On a stifling hot day perfect for batting, the home side failed to really capitalise on good batting conditions. Andrew Burton made 59 and…
In the last few years, Cheerleading has hit the UK with a bang. It is one of the fastest growing dance styles at the moment. It is all about pom routines, chants, cheers, stunts and jumps. It is a great way to keep fit and have fun. Cheerleading encourages positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles, discipline, and develops confidence. To be a successful cheerleader, you need to build strength and stamina and…
Beverley ARLFC’s powerhouse pack laid the foundations for their superb come-from-behind 28-18 Ray Speckman Cup final victory over rivals Cottingham Tigers at Haworth Park on Saturday. In the build-up to the game, blue and golds’ coach Rich Shaw and captain Steve Davidson had talked about the need to muscle up in defence against a pacy Tigers’ side, certain that if they could contain their opponents’ powerful centres their big, bruising…
A red hot day at the Queensgate football ground in Bridlington saw the final of the East Riding County Football League Junior Cup Final between Barrel Walkington v Leven Members Club. An early goal from Oli Burns put the Barrel Walkington in front which Leven soon cancelled out with an equaliser. The second half saw the Barrel go in front again with another finish from Oli Burns but again Leven…
Beverley ARLFC produced a thrilling second-half fightback to win the Ray Speckman Memorial Cup at Haworth Park on Saturday. Trailing 18-6 at the break in energy-sapping heat, Beverley’s powerful pack gradually ground down Cottingham Tigers’ defence to earn a thoroughly-deserved 28-18 victory in front of a vocal travelling crowd. Second-half tries from Craig Hamlet, Matt Bielby and a superb brace from hooker Gavin Proctor, added to Liam Lane’s first-half try,…
Lissa Widdal stole the show at the Humber Keel’s Tribbyoake night. The talented singer wooed a packed audience at the Coltman Avenue pub, her final song, a pitch-perfect version of Alannah Myles’ Black Velvet, bringing the house down. The good-natured crowd were kept well entertained by the Tribbyoake band in between the excellent efforts of the local singers, and thanks to the friendly and efficient service of Rob and Lissa…
Hannah Thoresby and the ‘Team Beverley’ who plan on walking 100KM, held a night of food, drink and music raising money for Oxfam. Anyone wishing to sponsor Team Beverley should visit here or call Hannah on 01482 222230. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=669] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Pictures from the Beverley Leisure Centre where local side the B.E.L.S Rounders team hosted visitors Leggy Ladies. The B.E.L.S came out on top winning the game, the final score – B.E.L.S 23.5 and Leggy Ladies 6.5 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=668] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College year eight cricket team narrowly failed in their bid for final glory this week. Taking on Pocklington school Woldgate School at the Norwood Recreation Ground, Longcroft batted first and posted a challenging 81-4 from their 20 overs. But it was not enough as Woldgate School chased down the total for the loss of only four wickets. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
After winning a grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund, we were excited to welcome trombonist Mark Bassey to play with us and lead a workshop in Cottingham on Sunday 2nd May. The afternoon session took the form of a workshop focusing on jazz playing, and in particular, improvisation, which many of the players dread! But from the start it was obvious that the session would help players of all abilities…
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College pupils made the most of the fine weather in Beverley to enjoy a special sports day today. Rather than just focusing on the more ‘traditional’ sports, year 10 pupils were encouraged to branch out and broaden their horizons. Taking place all morning, among other activities, pupils could try their hand at climbing courtesy of a climbing wall brought to the school for the day….
Beverley Planning and Cherry Burton enjoyed a good-natured friendly match at Hodgsons this week. This wasn’t to say the cricket wasn’t competitive – it certainly was – but played in a relaxed atmosphere at a nice venue, it was yet another example of local facilities being enjoyed by the teams in the increasingly pleasant summer weather. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…