The image of the local bobby riding around the countryside on a bicycle on a hazy English summer afternoon is often the memory many people have of policemen and women of the past. But is this a true reflection? People can now judge for themselves as East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service is pleased to announce the availability of the East Riding Constabulary archive. This marvellous…
Beverley Racecourse held their final meeting of the season at the Westwood course. Some of the big names in racing were there, including Paul Hanagan, Ted Durcan, Haley Turner, Kieren Fallon and Joe Fanning. Also at the track was the man responsible for guiding Hull City to the Premiership, former manager Phil Brown. The 3.30 final feature race of the season, ‘The Violet and Eddie Smith Memorial Conditions Stakes’, was…
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…
Beverley Town Mohicans midfielder Alex Scott’s move to Hull City will be a massive loss for the club – but a huge gain for the Tigers. The local youngster has been handed a two-year contract with City after impressing at one of the club’s summer camps. The creative midfielder – an Everton fan who has been inspired by the punchy skills of Toffees’ ace Tim Cahill – has made the…
The Beverley Lions Club held their 12th Annual Charity Golf Day at the Driffield Golf Club on Friday 28th May when 34 teams contested for almost £2000 worth of prizes. The competition was very keen with the winning team, Leicestershire’s Finest, scoring 84 points. The prizes were presented by Phil Jordan, Captain Driffield Golf Club together with the President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian Sagar who thanked everyone who…
A meeting of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet on Tuesday, 25 May, will discuss how the council may take control of parking enforcement in the East Riding. Members of the cabinet will discuss how the council and Humberside Police can work closely together to see control of parking in the East Riding handed over to the local authority by October, 2011. If approved the proposals would see the council…
It’s taken less than a year for Beverley’s newest football team to make an indelible mark on the local football scene. Swinemoor Estate side Humber Colts have clinched the Division 5 Wyke title of the Hull Men’s Sunday League a scarcely credible 10 months after they were founded, after bottom side Outdoor Living pulled out of their final match of the season. Winning 19 and losing just two of 22…
Voting for the three East Riding constituencies will take place at the 255 polling stations across the area, which will be open from 7am until 10 pm on General Election day, Thursday, May 6. There are three parliamentary constituencies wholly in the East Riding. These are: Beverley & Holderness (poll count at Beverley Leisure Centre East Yorkshire (poll count at Driffield Sports Hall) Haltemprice & Howden (poll count at Haltemprice…
Beverley Musical Theatre are putting the finishing touches to Hello Dolly, their latest show to be staged at the Hull New Theatre. Hello Dolly will run from Tuesday 12 May to Saturday 15 May, with a Saturday matinee. Tickets are available from the Hull City Hall booking office on 226655. Based on The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, Hello Dolly tells the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker who has…
While photographing Molescroft FC this Sunday apart from the players the referee stood out. He did not stand out for his decisions or because he was constantly blowing a whistle, he stood out because he was just 14 years old. The referee was Chris Allen, a young man who has been involved with refereeing since the age of 12. Today Chris was kind enough to return a call and explain…
There was barely an empty seat in Hull City Hall on Sunday evening with over 900 people enjoyed East Riding Schools’ Music Service annual Christmas Concert. The East Ridding Youth Orchestra, East Riding Senior Wind Band, Swinemoor Primary School Choir
On Saturday 19th December 2009, Longcroft School will be paying tribute to former pupil, Sergeant Michael Lockett MC, who was killed whilst serving in Afghanistan on Monday 21st September 2009. Upon hearing the tragic news, a number of his friends discussed the idea of putting on an event to both commemorate his life, whilst at the same time raise funds for the military charity, ‘Help for Heroes’. Despite now residing…
Brandes Burton Ladies progressed to round two of the cup after coming from a goal behind to beat Hull City Ladies at Longcroft School 4 – 2 however things could have been different had Hull City Ladies taken their chances. The cup match was switched to the 3G pitch at Longcroft School Beverley from Hull’s home ground after their surface was deemed unplayable. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
The City Hall in Hull is the venue for this year’s truly magical Christmas Concert featuring the East Riding Senior Wind Band and the East Riding Youth Orchestra on Sunday December 13th.
Children at Beverley St Nicholas Primary School hope Hull and East Yorkshire is picked to host group matches during the World Cup in 2018. They came to school in their football shirts to throw their weight behind the bid to bring top flight international football to the KC stadium. Although they range from just five to 11-years-old now, by 2018, they will be aged between 14 and 20. World Cup…
The John Lock Memorial Day is less then one month away and the draw has been made for the football matches that will take place. Hodgsons FC will face Mill Lane on their usual home pitch at the Railway end while Tickton/Grovehill will battle it out with the Lord Nelson at the skate park end. Both matches will be played simultaneously with the teams being lead out by John’s children,…
The Humber Colts opened the season with an emphatic 7 -3 win against Hull City Supports. The all new Beverley Sunday league side carried their good pre season form into the match and quickly took the lead. Hull City Supporters did manage to pull level though soon found them selves slipping further and further behind. A large crowd attend the game including local Councillor Gary Shores. Humber Colts 7 Hull…
The all new Beverley Football team The Humber Colts are set for the new season as they prepare for their first competitive game this Sunday against the Hull City Supporters. Rob Hunter the clubs chairman was optimistic about the forthcoming game and is confident the team can get off to a flying start. The team have had a mixed pre season with results on the pitch going their way winning…