From The Turf Of Wembley To The Bricks Of Beverley

From The Turf Of Wembley To The Bricks Of Beverley
December 21, 2023

After an illustrious career and renowned for scoring THAT winning try in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final triumph, Jamie Shaul has converted from a career with the Airlie Birds, to building homes.  

The former England international, who only announced his retirement from the professional game in September, wasted no time in re-visiting his apprenticeship qualification of bricklaying – taking a job with national homebuilder, Bellway Homes. 

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Defence School of Transport Welcome Rugby League World Cup Trophies Tour

Defence School of Transport Welcome Rugby League World Cup Trophies Tour
October 10, 2022

As part of its preparation for the Rugby League World Cup, the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield welcomed the trophies and the international Fiji team using the barracks as a training facility.

As part of the National Lottery Trophies Tour that kicked off in Newcastle on Friday 26 August, 50 days before the tournament begins, the trophies are in the region.

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Blue and Golds Head To West Yorkshire For Season Curtain Raiser

Blue and Golds Head To West Yorkshire For Season Curtain Raiser
March 4, 2022

The Blue and Golds will commence their 2022 league campaign this Saturday, with a trip to South Leeds to face Hunslet Warriors kicking off at 2.30pm.

What seemed an uncertain situation just before the Christmas break, with the club seeking a new head coach, has seen the club probably enjoy one of the most positive pre-seasons in many a year.

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Employers Help Shape Bishop Burton College Curriculum

Employers Help Shape Bishop Burton College Curriculum
November 15, 2019

Employers from a range of different sectors across Yorkshire and the Humber have had their say on the skills and knowledge they believe college students will need for successful careers in the region.

Bishop Burton College invited businesses from a variety of industries to share their views as part of a major project to review its future curriculum.

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Beverley Racecourse Sees Increase In Punters As 80,000 Attend In 2018

Beverley Racecourse Sees Increase In Punters As 80,000 Attend In 2018
October 30, 2018

Beverley Racecourse enjoyed an impressive 6% rise in visitor numbers in 2018 as 80,000 people attended its meetings to watch the thrilling action unfold.

That strong performance came despite it clashing with the World Cup, with England and Sweden locking horns on a key race day. It has filled chief executive Sally Iggulden with a great deal of optimism ahead of the 2019 season and she believes the course will continue to go from strength to strength.

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Beverley Races Gallops Ahead With Exciting Plans For New Season

Beverley Races Gallops Ahead With Exciting Plans For New Season
February 19, 2018

Racegoers can expect new themed race meetings, more family-friendly days, new and improved party nights, plus, of course, exhilarating flat racing over one mile and three furlongs on the spectacular Westwood course.

The Beverley Races season gallops out of the stalls with the season opener on April 18 and is quickly into its stride with one of this year’s new highlights – Bygone Beverley – a themed raceday taking us back in time to one of the most defining decades of the 20th century.

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