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 matches hosted in Hull would be a fantastic chance for them to see international football as teenagers or young adults.

Ben, aged nine, of Beverley St Nicholas Primary School, said: “Hull is a big place and there would be a great atmosphere if the World Cup came here.”

Richard Winks, deputy headteacher at Beverley St Nicholas Primary School, said:  “I think it would be fantastic for Hull and the surrounding area and allow everyone to experience the excitement of world class sport.”

On Thursday, 26 November, the Hull bid to host World Cup Games will be taken to Wembley and presented to the FA.

By the end of the year the English cities chosen to host group stage events will have been chosen.

The FA will then continue campaigning to have England chosen as the host of the 2018 World Cup.

Residents are urged to register their support for the bid by choosing ‘Hull’ as the host city on this web site.

Support for the bid can also be given by texting ‘Hull’ to 62018. Messages will be charged at standard network rate.

Hull’s 2018 bid has been launched as a partnership between different organisations involved including University of Hull, Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Football Club and Visit Hull and East Yorkshire.  A full list of partners can be found here

The last World Cup in Germany saw 3.36m fans attend the actual games along with 18.4m fans watching the games in “fan parks”.

More than 24 billion viewers in more than 240 countries watched at least one match and the German government estimated that the World Cup contributed an additional £250m to its national economy – roughly £20m and 100,000 visitors per host city. Overall, they estimated that the competition created 50,000 new jobs and contributed two billion euros (£1.8bn) to retail sales.

Ben, aged nine, and other pupils from St Nicholas Primary School are backing the World Cup bid.

Beverley Whitestar took on Skirlaugh FC at St Nicholas Primary School in the Hull Boys League; the Rams however were unable to overcome their opposition loosing the game 3 – 0.

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Over 250 people were packed into St Mary’s Church for a Christmas Celebration to Mark SSAFA’s 125th Anniversary.

Entertainment was provided by Regimental Band 150 Transport Regiment RLC (V), songs from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary School choirs.

The free event was organised by Cllr Matt Snowden and Cllr David Elvidge, who had SSAFA as his charity during his year as Mayor of Beverley.

Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Patrick Farnsworth and Cllr Bessie Foot Mayor of Beverley all attended with Captain (Retired) Chris Millings MBE from SSAFA.

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Flyers are being delivered as the finishing touches are put to Sunday’s Beverley’s Armed Forced Day.

Chairman David Elvidge and wife Janet have been delivering the flyers over the past few days and with the arrival of programmes for the day – smaller and more green than last year – the countdown to the big day now begins in earnest.

Councillor Elvidge will appear on the Andy Comfort breakfast show on BBC Radio Humberside on Friday ahead of the event, while Comfort will also present Sunday’s show from the event. James Hogarth will be the MC.

The order of the day is as follows (subject to change):

09:00 – Piped Music

10:00 – Official Opening Ceremony
with civic guests

10:30 – St Nicholas Primary School Choir

11:00 – Parade and Drum Head and Tiger Moth
Fly Past (weather permitting)

11:30 – Poetry Reading: Graham Stuart MP
and other guest speakers

12:00 – Humberside Police Concert Band

12:45 – Humberside and South Yorkshire
Army Cadet Force Band

13:15 – Humberside Police Concert Band

14:00 – Beverley Musical Theatre:
Songs from the Shows

14:30 – Beverley Male Voice Choir

15:00 – Beverley and District Pipe Band:
Medley of Battle Honours

15:30 – Beverley Musical Theatre:
War Time Sing-along

16:00 – Prince of Wales Division Band:
Last Night at the Proms

17:00 – Lone Piper and Armed
Forces Day Conclusion.

Other attractions on the day will include flight simulators, a host of army vehicles, the Gurkha curry and a host of other entertainments.

Councillor Elvidge also warned of the car parking restrictions on Sunday.

He said: “There’s a warning to those parking in Town on Saturday.

“It would be wise to heed this as from 0600 on Sunday any cars still parked there will be lifted and a fine must be paid for their return.

“East Riding of Yorkshire Council will put warning notices up beforehand.”

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East Riding councillor David Elvidge put himself in the firing line at St Nicholas Primary School Fete.

David was put in the stocks as visitors paid for the privilige of pelting him with wet sponges to raise money for the school.

As well as the pleasure of watching David get soaked, there were plenty of other attractions on a lovely day for the event.

There was chocoalte tombola, hook-a-duck, face-painting and craft stalls, and balloons were released.

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A lone piper brought to an end the third Beverley Armed Forces Day.

A big crowd gathered for the closing of the event, after having been well entertained over the course of the day.

Highlights included a full drum head service, a fly-by by the legendary Tiger Moth biplane and a performance from the Beverley Pipe Band.

Popular attractions, especially for the younger visitors, included a climbing wall and the chance to see inside a Scimitar fighting vehicle.

Veterans and members of the Royal British Legion marched alongside members of Beverley’s Air, Sea and Army Cadets, while the crowd were also treated to music from St Nicholas Primary School Choir, Humberside Police Concert Band, Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Prince of Wales Division Band.

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Beverley Armed Forces Day chairman David Elvidge has proposed a regular date every year for the event.

This year was the third time Beverley’s Armed Forces Day was run, and proved to be a major success despite MOD cuts affecting the amount of servicemen and women who could attend.

The performance of the various bands, including the Beverley Pipe Band, along with choirs from St Nicholas Primary School and the Beverley Male Voice Choir, made Sunday’s event special.

Now David is seeking views from the people of Beverley over the future of the event.

He said: “In order to enable us to place our event in everyone’s diary and on event calendars we would like to propose we hold Beverley Armed Forces Day on the first Sunday in July every year.

“We would be most grateful for any feedback regarding our previous events, ideas for entertainment, offers of volunteer support and possible sponsorship?”

Contact David by writing to:
Cllr David K Elvidge
Chairman SSAFA Forces Help East Yorkshire
33 Lissett Close
Leconfield
East Yorkshire
HU17 7LF

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Roisin Gorry won St Nicholas Primary Schools art competition.

Following Summer Theme, pupils of the school entered a number of drawings and paintings that were displayed to the public during the schools summer fair last week.

Head teacher Lia Pollard said;

“This is our first art competition for the school fair.”

“We had a really high standard of pictures this year and it was difficult to choose a winner.”

“All  of them were excellent though Roisin was a worthy winner.”

“I would like to thank to Jane Hancock and Tracey Shepherd for their hard work in organising the display and Miss Main for the judging.”

“We will definitely be doing this again in the future.”

Roisin, as part of her prize had her work professionally framed by local firm Ford Framing and received  an art pack courtesy of Wilkinson’s.

Other winners were;

Year 1 and 2 – Millie Prendergast- Williamson ( not in picture)
Years 3/4 – Thomas baker
Years 5/6 – Angel Marsden

A Beverley youngster has been given a dream opportunity to make his mark with Premier League giants Arsenal.

St Nicholas Primary School pupil Keiran Franciosy, nine and a dedicated Gooner, has been asked to join the Arsenal Soccer School Advance Centre after successfully completing a trial at Longcroft School on Friday.

It comes on the back of an excellent performance from the Beverley lad and his Westella and Willerby team at a tournament organised by Hull City Youth Development for the best under-10s teams in the area.

Although Kieran’s side  missed out on the semi-finals, his performance – scoring four out his side’s six goals, including a four-minute hat-trick.

But his dad, Simon Evans, opted to take his son down a different route – one which has ended with Keiran getting the chance to impress with his favourite side.

Simon told HU17.net: “As a result of seeing Keiran play so well, I decided to see if he had the ability to be coached at the highest level, so I looked at the setup of Arsenal Soccer Schools and was told he had to be invited only and would need to trial to be able to join the school.

“He attended on Friday evening and was over the moon to be asked back, and will now continue his development as a player training with the Advanced School on Monday and Friday evenings at Longcroft School, Beverley, while maintaining his training and matches for Westella on the weekend.”

Arsenal Soccer Schools have been operating since 1985 around the UK and have expanded internationally.

The courses are based on the same principles used at the training ground by Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff, allowing Kieran to combine his passion for Arsenal off the pitch with a chance to learn the Arsenal way.

Simon continued: “I can’t put into words how proud I am right now. Keiran has worked so hard, and loves the game with a passion.

“If he isn’t playing football, he’s on the PlayStation playing, or he’s watching Arsenal, or he’s outside playing with friends.

“He literally lives for football and Arsenal and at least now he will have the chance to fulfil his dream and potential.”

Pupils of St Nicholas Primary School in Beverley received a visit from Andy Ablett.

Mr Ablett who is the Worshipful Master at Wilberfoce Masonic Lodge was at the school to present the friends of St Nicholas School with £1,700.

The money was used by the school to help fund the installation of interactive whiteboards in all the classrooms.

Sharrin Powers of from the Freinds of St Nicholas School said;

“We are all very grateful for this generous donation given to the school.”

“The whiteboards are a great asset to enhance the children’s learning experience.”

The sun shone as  Beverley St Nicholas primary school garden was reopened.

The head teacher, Liz Pollard, welcomed all those who had turned out to join the celebrations. She then thanked celebrity interior designer Linda Barker for joining them.

Cerys Burgin and Chloe Heselton chose to work on the garden as their project for the Humberside Police lifestyle project.

With the support and help of family, siblings, friends and extended family they achieved a remarkable transformation.

Linda Barker then presented the girls with the Friends of St Nicholas Outstanding Achievement award- this has been set up to award annually to a person or persons the Friends feel have made an outstanding contribution to St Nicholas Primary school.

The girls and Linda then cut to the ribbon to proclaim the garden open. This was followed by an excellent speech by both girls who thanked all those who helped them. They made special mention to the builders from Linden homes who provided them with invaluable help and resources.

The garden was originally set up by Mrs Harrison and we thank her for all her hard work. The regeneration was stimulated by Mrs Galbraith, Mrs Lound, Richard, Jay, Brandon and Connor when they set off bravely into the wilderness- thanks! Thanks also to St Johns RC Primary and John Hickling from the RHS for allowing the Lifestyle girls and members of the school governing body and the Friends to visit their garden and be inspired.

A number of other helpers gave their time to work in the garden- Terry Richardson the school caretaker proved an endless source of help. Other people who contributed were David Elvidge, Janet Elvidge, Caroline Bates, Sharon Markham, Mrs Blainey,Mr Rodley,Helen Fennell, Neil Fennell,Darren Burgess, Susan Burgess, Jack Burgess, Amanda Lewin, Neil Swaby, Pam Riby, Sharrin Powers The local Youth Offending Team also committed time to weeding and there will be work done in the future by a local Scout group.

There have been a number of donations made in addition to those who helped the girls. – The Friends of St Nicholas donated money for landscaping and also purchased the benches which are made of recycled plastic bottles! Other donations came from

• Croft Nurseries- plants
• Hull Bridge garden centre- plants
• Wilkinson-garden bench
• Trevor Wilson- material for path
• Barmston Farm Fishing Lake & Caravan Park- materials for path
• Mrs Galbraith- bird nesting boxes
• Mrs Norman – plants

The garden is an on-going project and will be a welcome area for pupils to spend their break and lunchtime as well as providing an excellent resource for outside learning.

On Saturday 10th Decmber at 3 pm once again Bandmaster Graham Janes and his Band started the annual Christmas Celebration Concert at St Mary’s Church in aid of SSAFA Forces Help East Yorkshire.

This year pupils from St Mary’s Primary School and St Nicholas Primary were joined by the Longcroft Gospil Choir. The concert has attracted more and more people each year and an estimated four hundred joined in with the Christmas Carols and enjoyed the event, with readings, song and music making it a memorable afternoon.

This year also saw in attendance The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of East Yorkshire, Chairman of ERYC, Mayor of Beverley, Mayor of Withernsea and The Chairman of Woodmansey Parish Council. After the event SSAFA volunteers served Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies to those that stayed after to continue in the Christmas spirit.

There were also on offer SSAFA wristbands which can be obtained though our office. Above all the event brought together many people who volunteered to give their time and support our cause, I hope we can all join together again next year.

Cllr David Elvidge, Branch Chairman SSAFA Forces Help East Yorkshire.

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With the first residents having already made it their home, the St Nicholasgate development in Beverley is certainly beginning to take shape.

And Linden Homes has been sharing the town’s newest vista with Mayor of Beverley Cllr Peter Astell, who visited the development and alone with pupils from St Nicholas Primary School cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the first completed street scene.

Cllr Astell joined members of the Linden Homes sales team, residents and other invited guests to celebrate the latest milestone in the progress of the 130-home development.

Against the backdrop of the historic market town centre and iconic Beverley Minster, St Nicholasgate will comprise a selection of thoughtfully designed two, three and four-bedroom energy efficient homes.

The street scene is conceived to blend seamlessly into the surrounding area, while homes will appeal to first time buyers, families, couples or single occupants.

Linden Homes’ connections and marketing manager Gizzy Murray said:

“The development has created a real buzz about the town from its early days, and it continues to do so. The street scene is the latest in the development’s progress and we were delighted that the mayor was able to join us to see St Nicholasgate truly taking shape.”

Prices currently range from £149,950 to £249,950. The sales and marketing suite and show home are open daily from 10.30am until 5pm.

Alternatively contact the sales team on 01482 863711.

A new show home is expected to open at the development in the near future.

PICTURE: This young lad gets to open Beverley’s newest street!

All the Beverley St Nicholas children from Foundation Stage to Year 6, staff and governors took part in a sponsored Olympic Torch Relay on Friday the 4th May.

The torch was kept moving from 9.30am to 3pm. Money raised from this will be used to provide extra resources for all the children.

A huge thank you to all who took part and organised the event, it was a fantastic day.

Beverley commemoratives 60 glorious years of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

Starting at 11am on Monday, June 4th a fun family day that will include rides, fancy dress competitions, live music, puppet shows and BBQ’s  with the main events being held in the centre of the town at Saturday Market.

11.00 – Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade
11.30 – Church Service
12.00 – Official Opening by Mayor of Beverley and Lord Lieutenant
12.05 – All For One Hot / Gospil Choir
12.35 – De Lacy Spa Modelling 50s Fashion
12.45 – St Nicholas Primary School Choir
13.00 – Dance Troupe East Riding
13.15 – Beverley Brass Band
13.55 – El Turco Modelling 60s Fashion
14.05 – Nogent-Sur-Oise – Xavier Mauconduit & Christophe Chauvet
14.30 – Offshoots Musical Theatre Company
14.50 – El Turco Salon Modelling 70s Fashion
15.00 – East Yorkshire Folksongs Merga Arts Festival
15.25 – Minsters Got Talent
15.45 – Zumba – With Lisa Godman
16.00 – De Lacy Spa Modeling 80s Fashion
16.10 – The Bitter End
17.15 – “Last Night of The Proms” Band Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and Beverley Male Voice Choir + Guets
19.00 – Circus Envy, Beverley Folk Festival
20.00 – Grand Finale – Todd Miller and The Joe Loss Orcestra
22.30 – Queens Diamond Jubilee Beacon & Fireworks Finale

Children at St Nicholas Primary school got into the Jubilee spirit with a special lunch.

Pupils enjoyed a selection of treats with some of the teachers and staff at the school adding to the occasion with silly hats and Union Jack Clothing.

With the fantastic weather all the kids enjoyed a great time as they marked the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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The latest edition of HU17.net Magazine has been produced early ahead of the long weekend and bank holidays.

Available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way Issue 97 featuring the pictures and articles from that have appeared on the HU17.net web site.

St Nicholas School Celebrates The Diamond Jubilee

Staff from Sainsbury’s donated £700 to the friends of St Nicholas Primary School.

In a special assembly Mel Steel, a manager at Sainsbury’s presented the cheque to head teacher Liz Pollard.

The school also used the assembly to acknowledge other recent achievements. Teacher Elly Gray and her Eco Council made up of pupils within the school were presented with a certificate for reaching bronze status in the Eco-schools scheme.

Mrs Lyn Harrison and students were also thanked for all their hard work in producing a collage of the Queen to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee.

The massive piece of art work is made up of tiny individual bits of art that have been merged to create the finished item.

Issue 100 of Hu17.net Magazine is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features a selection of pictures from the following features that have appeared on the HU17.net web site.

Walking Bus Sends Clear Message To Motorists To Slow Down!

Sainsbury’s Make Donation To Beverley Primary School

YOUR PHOTOS: Olympic Torch Relay by Pete Watson

YOUR PHOTOS: Olympic Torch Relay by Helen Baldwin

YOUR PICTURES : The Olympic Torch

YOUR PHOTOS: Olympic Torch Relay by Jordan Rushby

YOUR PHOTOS: Olympic Torch Relay by Janet Elvidge

Thousands Enjoy The Beverley Classic Car Rally 2012

Beverley’s Keiran Franciosy blossomed at a football tournament hosted by Hedon Road Football Club. Keiran of St Nicholas Primary School, Beverley players for the U10’s Westella & Willerby football team.

There were eight teams per group, two groups, top 2 only to through to SF. Keiran’s Westella team won their group, got to final, and lost on penalties to Sutton FC. Keiran hit six goals and had three assists. He also scored the equalizer in final to take it to a penalty shootout.

The first match was against Burton Pidsea, on Westella were facing a huge head wind. Keiran scored two goals, and set up a third before Westella went on to take the match 4-0 and started their campaign in style. Keiran scored another 2 goals in the second match against Withernsea in which Westella won 3-0. A great start to a tournament from the team and 4 in 2 games for Keiran.

The third game was a real challenge with both sides failing to create any clear chances on goal. Keiran came on in the match having been rested by the manager and set up what would be the winning goal and Willerby’s third straight win as they won 1-0 against Driffield Dragons.

The fourth game was against a good Hessle Sporting side, and for the first time in the tournament Willerby was behind with minutes to go. What followed next was jaw dropping, Marco Van Basten scored from an acute angle many years ago this was a hundred times harder and better, Keiran took a corner, it was cleared but deflected straight back to him coming very high in the air, he was just coming back from taking the corner and about eight feet from the corner flag he volleyed in, beating the skill of Van Basten, they all said it on the touchline, quoting “you won’t see a better goal than that all day.” The goal earned Willerby a point, and they remained on course for the Semi Finals.

The fith game was a tough one as they faced a Group 1 side which was very good with the ball, and at times showed Westella they have a lot to learn next season when they play in Group 1 for the first time. Mill Lane Wizards scored the only goal of the game with a wicked deflected shot; Mill Lane United later went on to qualify for the Semi Final behind Westella, but it meant a first loss for Westella.

Westella re-grouped winning the 6th and 7th games 2-0 and 2-1 to book their place in the Semi Final as group winners. After 7 matches and a long day, it was now down to who wanted it the most, who had the legs to go another round. Westella faced the other Mill Lane United side that had two teams in the Semis; Westella rode their luck, and Keiran bagged the goal that took them to the final.

The final was against FC Sutton, who like Westella had 2 back to back promotions, and are regarded as a Group 1 top four side. They were unbeaten in this tournament scoring with such ease; they topped all the scoring charts; it seemed on paper; they would walk the final too. The final was close with FC Sutton grabbed the early lead and with the writing on the wall, it looked grim. Westella though had a rare attack and was given a free kick just outside the box. FC Sutton expected a power shot to come in from young Edward; this didn’t happen; Edward laid it across goal to an unmarked Keiran, who smashed the net open to level the match 1-1.

The game then went into extra time and penalties. It could not have been closer and with nerves on end, I struggled to keep calm. Penalty after penalty went in; it was 3-3, Keiran already scoring his.

Westella’s fourth kick was just saved on the line, and FC Sutton scored to take the title, leaving Westella to reflect on a good days work and what might have been. However, they can take heart that they won a tournament last weekend and got to another final this weekend along with 3 successive promotions from group 4 all the way to group 1 next season. All in all, it was a great day for the lads and a lot can be taken from it into the next tournament.

On a personal note, I have never been more proud as a dad than today. Win or lose Kieran deserved his day, and long may this success continue.

Reported by Simon Evans