Beverley Minster is all set for another day in the national spotlight. Following on from the recording of Songs of Praise earlier this week, all the pews have been cleared as the Antiques Roadshow prepares to take over the iconic building. The BBC are recording the event tomorrow (Friday), with doors open to the public from 9am until 6pm. HU17.net Picture Gallery: ‘ Songs of Praise’ Click on the thumbnail…
Beverley Town Cricket Club under-13s fell just two runs short of what would have been a memorable victory over Driffield at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Chasing 92 for victory against their rivals from the Wolds, Beverley were bowled out for 90 with just two balls to go in the final over. Batting first, Driffield racked up 91-8 off their 20 overs, Luke Clarke top scoring with an unbeaten 28 and…
Hodgsons FC ended the season with their heads held high though without the cup they had travelled to Bridlington to win. Riccall United settled quicker and scored three without reply to win the Senior Cup. Two strikes in the first half and one in the second half ended any hopes of a double for the Beverley side. Hodgsons struggled to create chances though came closest to scoring late in the…
Elite jockey Frankie Dettori was once again racing in Beverley. Dettori found time to sign autographs and pose for pictures as he claimed another win riding Dance East in the New Minster Grandstand Maiden Stakes. Full results form the days racing at Beverley Racecourse can be found here. Left side: Leader Of The Land winner of the Lucky in Love Night 17 June Handicap – Lucky in Love HU17.net Picture…
Beverley cricketer Ashley Godber has revealed the secret behind his remarkable 10-wicket haul – a two week, self-imposed alcohol ban. Ashley, 40, of Megson Way, Beverley, joined a select band of bowlers when he took a magnificent 10 for 12 for Cherry Burton CC against Newport 2nds in Division Two of the East Riding Independent League. And whether it was co-incidence or not, Ashley, the advertising director of Adrenaline Advertising,…
The Longcroft School Gospel Choir received an award from Cllr David Elvidge at the Beverley Guildhall yesterday in recognition of their achievements. The choir also performed two songs while David Elvidge passed over his red robes. Jonathan Chapman Choir director and Assistant Headteacher at Longcroft said; “The gospel choir has been performing in and around Beverley for four years and has always enjoyed the support of the Mayor and the…
More dogs from around Beverley which I have met while covering various things in the town. This collection features some young and some very old hounds as well as Amber a lovely white lab that despite suffering from various conditions is always full of life. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=644] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
The 1st XI’s poor start to the season continued with a 10-wicket hammering at home to Easingwold. Alan Acklam was undefeated on 18 and Faisal Abid made 10 but the team folded without any other resistance and made only 49 runs. Easingwold made light work of their modest target to ensure an early finish. Beverley Town Cricket Club 1st XI lost to Easingwold by 10 wickets HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
Hundreds of people turned out in Beverley on Sunday to watch the annual 10k road race organised by Beverley Athletic Club. A record 1089 runners completed the testing course in cool and damp conditions. Darran Bilton of Leeds City AC won the race for a record tenth time, finishing in 31.42 and beating last year’s winner Tony Valentine of Bolton United Harriers by almost a minute. The pair had run…
Cllr David Elvidge this week completed his final duty as Mayor of Beverley at the Beverley Minster as he attended the St John of Beverley Service. Then, this evening at the Beverley Guildhall David Elvidge passed over his duties to Bessie Foot. Before giving up his chains, Cllr David Elvidge present a selection of awards including one to Sue Dudill for her work with youngsters in the community one to…
The Humber Colts were confirmed Division 5 Wyke champions in their first season. The Colts were all set to play their final match of the season when they received a call less then an hour before kick off advising them Outdoor Living could not filed a side. The Humber Colts were awarded the points and with them came confirmation of the title. Manager Tony Henderson said; “We are pleased to…
Beverley Minster is a hive of activity as Songs of Praise prepare to produce the first of two shows they will be filmed at Beverley Minster. Filming tonight will begin at 7pm and then tomorrow evening a second show will be recorded. To accommodate the Songs of Praise Beverley Minster has had lighting rigs installed through out the grand old building. Cameras have been mounted on all the vantage points…
Pictures from the Beverley Leisure Centre where as part of the Beverley 10K runners of all ages and ability took part in a 2K Fun Run. First boy over the line was Peter McGill of Beverley Athletic Club with the first girl being Nicole Dawson also of Beverley Athletic Club. Peter McGill of Beverley Athletic Club finishing first in the Beverley 2K Fun Run HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
More action showing the runners who took part in Sundays Beverley 10K which was sponsored by Hall Construction Group. Runners included Super Heroes Batman & Robin though it was Batman who was first across the line. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=638] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Beverley 10K sponsors Hall Construction Group entered thirteen runners into the event. Martin Hall who is a keen runner and a member of Beverley AC was back in action and despite an injury scare was able to complete the race. All thirteen runners from Hall Construction made it through round, Martin said after the race; “This is the first time we have entered a team into the Beverley 10K, hopefully…
Pictures from the Beverley 10K sponsored by Hall Construction Group featuring runners from the Beverley Athletic Club who were lucky enough to run while other members marshalled the course. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=636] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Staff family and friends from arvato took part in the Beverley 10K raising money for The Prince’s Trust. These pictures are of their runners going through course and at the finish line. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=635] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Action from the Norwood Recreation Ground where Beverley Town Cricket Club 4th team took on Wawne CC. Beverley Town Cricket 4th XI 178 for 7 Wawne 138 all out Opener James Broekhuizen (40) played some nice shots before being well caught at slip and junior player Rob Wicks continued his excellent start to the season with 24. Gareth Richardson and Aidan Thorburn began the onslaught with Richardson hitting four sixes…