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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:50 | null | 2016-08-24T18:40:19 | Punk duo Slaves say they may be unable to live up to the name of their forthcoming album and Take Control of the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Faudio-i-don-t-know-if-we-can-take-control-of-wild-leeds-festival-crowd-jokes-punk-stars-slaves-1-8086864.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8086863.1472060502!/image/image.jpg | en | null | AUDIO: 'I don't know if we can Take Control of wild Leeds Festival crowd', jokes punk stars Slaves | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Punk duo Slaves say they may be unable to live up to the name of their forthcoming album and Take Control of the 'wild' Leeds Festival crowd this weekend.
Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
AUDIO: Listen to Slaves star Isaac Holman's exclusive chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.
"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
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Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
MORE:
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VIDEO: Leeds Festival preview
AUDIO: Take plenty of wet wipes, says 'Mr Leeds Festival' Frank Turner
Leeds Festival 2016: What we know so far about this year’s line-up | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/what-s-on/audio-i-don-t-know-if-we-can-take-control-of-wild-leeds-festival-crowd-jokes-punk-stars-slaves-1-8086864 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/0037a95be5c8f7a7d6941747152ad100cbc84e7c3155969ad18bd961bed1cb01.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:12 | null | 2016-07-30T10:40:45 | A GLITZY ceremony recognising the stars of the Yorkshire tourism industry will have a new home this year, it has been announced. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbest-of-yorkshire-tourism-to-be-honoured-at-sparkling-ceremony-1-8042252.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8042249.1469871776!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Best of Yorkshire tourism to be honoured at 'sparkling' ceremony | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | A GLITZY ceremony recognising the stars of the Yorkshire tourism industry will have a new home this year, it has been announced.
The White Rose Awards, the UK’s largest celebration of tourism, will take place at the new £11m Hall 1 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate.
The new Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
More than 1,000 guests will enjoy the first awards dinner to be held at the centre’s newly-built exhibition and events hall on November 21.
The ceremony, hosted by Welcome to Yorkshire, will see more than 100 businesses go head to head across 17 categories, more than ever before.
These include gongs for hotels, recognising top customer service and highlighting the winning Taste of Yorkshire.
Colin Mellors, chairman of the White Rose Award judges, said: “Yorkshire’s tourism is a remarkable sector with fantastic hospitality, facilities and produce on offer.
The new Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
“Those shortlisted should feel very proud to have been selected against such strong competition. Choosing the eventual winners this year will be a really tough task.”
Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, added: “It is an honour to be hosting the first ever awards dinner at the new events hall at the Yorkshire Event Centre.
“The White Rose Awards always make for a memorable evening, so this year promises to be extra special.”
He said that the entries for the awards had been “exceptional across all categories”.
“The standard of entries just gets better every year, so huge congratulations to all those who have made the shortlist. I look forward to meeting them all in November.
“As the largest celebration of tourism in the UK, the White Rose Awards are a fitting tribute to Yorkshire’s fantastically diverse businesses that work tirelessly to help to make the county number one.”
Last year more than 1,000 people watched Take That superstar Gary Barlow and co-writer of The Girls musical, Tim Firth, being made honorary Yorkshiremen at the awards when they were held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
Tickets are now on sale via www.whiteroseawards.com.
Arts and Culture
Huddersfield Literature Festival
Kunsthuis Gallery, Crayke
Swaledale Festival
The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds
York Theatre Royal
Yorkshire Young Sinfonia
Business Tourism
Lakeside Conference Centre at the National Agri-Food Innovation Campus, Sandhutton
Pavilions of Harrogate
The Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington
The Royal York Hotel
York Conferences
Guest Accommodation
Barnfield House, Sheffield
Cambridge House Countryside Guesthouse, Reeth
Grassfield Hall, Pateley Bridge
Low Mill Guesthouse, Bainbridge
No. 21 York
Stow House, Aysgarth
Holiday Park
Burton Constable Holiday Park and Arboretum, Sproatley
Holme Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Holmfirth
Humble Bee Leisure, Scarborough
Masons Campsite, Appletreewick
Robin Hood Caravan and Camping Park, Slingsby
Weir Holiday Park, Stamford Bridge
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, Bishop Wilton
Inns and Restaurants with Rooms
Ellerby Country Inn
Shibden Mill Inn
The Charles Bathurst Inn, Arkengarthdale
The Fairfax Arms, Gilling East
The Star Inn at Harome
Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton
Large Hotel
Gisborough Hall
Holdsworth House Hotel and Restaurant, Halifax
Leopold Hotel, Sheffield
The Coniston Hotel, Country Estate and Spa, Coniston Cold
The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa, Bolton Abbey
Wood Hall Hotel and Spa, Wetherby
Large Visitor Attraction
Brontë Parsonage Museum, Haworth
Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
The Forbidden Corner, Coverham
The Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre, Sheffield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Outstanding Customer Service
Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate
Forest Holidays, Cropton
The 36 bus. Riding Redefined, Harrogate
The Grand Hotel and Spa, York
Yorebridge House, Bainbridge
Tong Garden Centre
Self-catering
Broadgate Farm Cottages, Beverley
Cottage in the Dales, Newbiggin, Leyburn
Dalesend Cottages, Patrick Brompton, Bedale
Elmet Farmhouse, Hebden Bridge
Faweather Grange Lodges, High Eldwick
Smallshaw Farm Cottages, Millhouse Green, Sheffield
Studford Luxury Lodges, Ampleforth
Small Hotel
Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, Helmsley
Herriots Hotel, Skipton
The Pheasant Hotel, Harome
The Talbot Hotel, Malton
Grassington House
Small Visitor Attraction
Burton Constable Hall and Grounds, Skirlaugh
National Centre for Birds of Prey, Duncombe Park
National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
The World of James Herriot, Thirsk
Yorkshire Trike Tours, Horsforth
Taste of Yorkshire
Asparagus Green Catering, Overton, Wakefield
Drewton’s Farm Shop, South Cave
High Parks Tearoom, Newton le Willows, Bedale
Keelham Farm Shop, Thornton, Bradford, and Skipton
The Spiced Pear, Holmfirth
Yorkshire Food Finder, Wheldrake, York
Visitor Information
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
Bradford Visitor Information Centre
Bridlington Tourist Information Centre
Doncaster Tourist Information Centre
Hebden Bridge Visitor Centre
Humber Bridge Tourist Information Centre
Yorkshire Event
Dale Power Solutions P1 Yorkshire Grand Prix of the Sea
Flying Scotsman’s return to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and National Railway Museum
Frightwater Valley
HallowScream at York Maze
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival
Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival
Yorkshire Producers and Makers
Beaver Furniture, Thirsk
Dalesbred, Settle
Sloemotion, Barton-le-Willows
The Sawley Kitchen, Ripon
Tipple Tails from Wadsley Hall Farm Kitchen, Sheffield
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard and Brewery, Nun Monkton
Yorkshire Pub
The Black Hat, Ilkley
The Chequers Inn, Bilton-in-Ainsty
The Coach and Horses, Harrogate
The Crown and Cushion, Welburn
The Swan and Talbot, Wetherby
Yorkshire Restaurant
1884 Wine and Tapas Bar, Hull
Prashad, Drighlington
The Coach House at Middleton Lodge
The Hare Restaurant, Scawton
The Star Inn the City, York
The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley
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[] | 2016-08-28T18:47:42 | null | 2016-08-28T17:10:22 | Three wickets in nine balls at a cost of two runs for Stuart Meaker tore the heart out of Yorkshire’s batting at Headingley and sent Surrey through to the final of the Royal London One-Day Cup at Lord’s. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Froyal-london-cup-yorkshire-v-surrey-misery-for-yorkshire-as-they-miss-out-on-lord-s-final-yet-again-in-headingley-defeat-1-8093417.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8093574.1472409030!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Royal London Cup: Yorkshire v Surrey - Misery for Yorkshire as they miss out on Lord’s final yet again in Headingley defeat | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Three wickets in nine balls at a cost of two runs for Stuart Meaker tore the heart out of Yorkshire’s batting at Headingley and sent Surrey through to the final of the Royal London One-Day Cup at Lord’s.
A century for man-of-the-match Steven Davies and 90 from Ben Foakes left Yorkshire Vikings chasing a 256 target and although they recovered well after Meaker’s dramatic intervention, thanks to a brave 68 from Tim Bresnan, the task was just beyond them and they were bowled out for 236 to lose by 19 runs with seven balls remaining.
Yorkshire captain Alex Lees is bowled out by Surrey's Gareth Batty for 26. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA.
Surrey now have the chance to avenge last season’s final defeat by Gloucestershire but for Yorkshire it was the second consecutive year that they have stumbled at the last-four stage.
It also continued a depressing run of semi-final reverses in List A cricket for Yorkshire, who have now lost 17 times out of 20 on such occasions since 1979.
Captain Alex Lees admitted - combined with defeat in last week’s T20 Blast semi-final to Durham Jets - Yorkshire hadn’t been good enough to progress in either game.
“I think we are all gutted to lose because we have played some great white ball cricket this season,” said Lees. “But when it has mattered in two semi-finals over the past week we have not been good enough.
Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan (second left) is congratulated by Jack Brooks (second right) and Jonny Bairstow (right) after taking the wicket of Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
“I thought it was a reachable target and we needed some contributions from the top five and this didn’t happen. All credit to the Surrey bowlers who kept going.”
Lees was also quick to praise the efforts of Bresnan, adding: “He has won three or four games single-handed for us and has been exceptional both with the bat and ball. His big contribution almost got us there. When we look back it will have been a positive season but you still don’t want to lose two semi-finals.”
Yorkshire lost Adam Lyth to Jade Dernbach in their third over and after skipper, Alex Lees, had played some solid strokes in reaching 26 he was bowled driving at his opposite number, Gareth Batty.
At 74-2 in 19 overs, however, Yorkshire were still handily placed until Meaker, bowling from the football end, began his lethal burst.
Jonny Bairstow, released by England for the match, drove gently to Dominic Sibley at mid-wicket; Gary Ballance was caught behind trying to flick over the top of the slips and Jack Leaning dragged into his leg-stump.
The slide to 81-5 was halted by Bresnan and 20-year-old all-rounder, Matthew Waite, who enjoyed a fine match in which he earlier captured three wickets and then scored 38 in an enterprising stand of 80 in 16 overs with his senior partner.
Waite survived a confident appeal for a catch off Batty’s bowling but in the next over from Sam Curran he drove into Batty’s hands at mid-on. Bresnan and Will Rhodes kept the hopes of the 4,836 crowd alive with a busy stand of 46 which ended at 207 in the 45th over when Rhodes played to backward point and set off for a single but was beaten by Tom Curran’s direct hit on the stumps at the bowler’s end.
Bresnan and Azeem Rafiq continued to battle hard, but when Tom Curran sent back both Rafiq and Steven Patterson in the 48th over to make it 236-9 the task was just beyond Yorkshire and the match ended when Bresnan drove Dernbach to Sibley at long-off, his 68 coming off 82 balls with two fours and a six.
Put in to bat, Surrey found themselves on eight for two by the third over, with Kumar Sangakkara one of the wickets to fall, but the early setbacks did not unsettle Davies whose 104 followed consecutive Championship scores of 117, 52 and 56 against Yorkshire this season.
Jack Brooks, in his first List A match of the summer, struck in the day’s second over as Dibley shaped to play to leg but missed and was lbw. Sangakkara was quick of the mark, cutting Bresnan for four, but in the same over the Sri Lankan drove loosely to Rafiq in the covers.
Davies, however, made smooth progress with some splendidly timed shots through the covers, taking boundaries off consecutive balls from Brooks, and he hit 34 of the first 48 runs scored.
But at 61-2 in 14 overs, Waite joined the attack and his first delivery was flicked casually to long leg by Burns for Patterson to hold a good catch dropping to his knees.
It should have been an even more memorable over for Waite but three balls later Davies, on 43, drove back past the bowler’s hands and the chance went begging.
Had Davies gone then, Surrey would have been in big trouble but they were rescued by Davies’ and Foakes’ partnership of 130, the visitors’ highest for the fourth wicket in List A cricket against Yorkshire and beating the 110 by Monty Lynch and Andrew Needham at Bradford in 1985.
Davies, having reached his half-century from 57 deliveries, continued to time the ball to perfection, hooking Bresnan for four and on-driving Rafiq for six while Foakes moved smartly to his own 50 from 51 balls, the stand entering three figures in 21 overs.
A single to Davies off Patterson took him to his century off 112 balls with ten fours and a six, but four runs later he hit a low full toss from Waite straight to Rhodes on the mid-wicket boundary.
Surrey were 191-4 in the 39th over and they lost much of their momentum in the last dozen overs or so, Sam Curran going for 16 when he was bowled by Waite in a futile and ungainly attempt to scoop the ball round the corner.
Waite’s figures of three for 48 were Yorkshire’s best of the day and at the end of his stint he received warm and prolonged applause from the appreciative crowd.
Foakes struck Bresnan high over long on for six but was denied a century when a ramp shot went wrong and he was caught by Brooks for 90 from 100 balls with seven fours to go alongside his big hit.
Surrey debutant, Ollie Pope, was run out for 20 off the last ball of an innings which never quite blossomed as much as it might of done, although it may never have bloomed at all but for Davies and Foakes.
As it happened (the last 10 overs) ...
49.5 overs - WICKET - GAME OVER - Bresnan hits high full tos down the throat of Sibley at long-off from the bowling of Jake Dernbach - Bresnan dismissed for 68. Surrey win by 19 runs
48 overs: WICKET - Yorkshire 234-9 - Steve Patterson goes first ball, ball stopped on him and he just looped a catch up to Sangakarra at mid on.
47. 3 overs: WICKET - Yorkshire 231-8 - Rafiq hits full toss down to long on where he is caught by Burns off Tom Curran - Steven Patterson joins Bresnan who is 64 no
47 overs: Yorkshire 229-7 - Another good over Yorkshire, good running once again - Bresnan 64 no; Rafiq 5 no. 27 needed off 18 balls
46 overs: Yorkshire 222 -7 - Good over for Yorkshire, 143 runs including big six over long on from Bresnan and some cracking running between the wickets; Bresnan 62 no; Rafiq 2 no
45 overs: Yorkshire 209- 7 - Two runs off the last ball brings up 50 for Bresnan, who is joined at the crease by Azeem Rafiq - Bresnan, 51 no; Rafiq 0 no 44.5 overs: WICKET Yorkshire 207-7 - Rhodes run out from direct hit by ???? at backward point. Rhodes hesitated slightly before setting off and it proved costly
44 overs: Yorkshire 202-6 - Bresnan 47 no; Rhodes 21 no - 54 needed off 36 balls. Surrey bowling nice and tight, making it difficult for both Bresnan and Rhodes to get them away.
43 overs: Yorkshire 193-6 - Bresnan 44 no; Rhodes 15 no - 63 off 41 needed
42 overs: Yorkshire 188-6 - Bresnan 42 no; Rhodes 12 no- 68 needed off 48 balls
41 overs: Yorkshire 179-6 - Bresnan 37 no; Rhodes 10 no - 77 needed
40 overs: Yorkshire 173-6 - Bresnan 36 no; Rhodes 4no - 83 runs needed | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/royal-london-cup-yorkshire-v-surrey-misery-for-yorkshire-as-they-miss-out-on-lord-s-final-yet-again-in-headingley-defeat-1-8093417 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/238a49bf62a1e68c43e4ba1bc871cea572dfbb023dfbcaf18b860f551c5667bd.json |
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David Willey pinned James Tredwell lbw for 17 with the fifth ball of the 48th over to complete a game which had ebbed and flowed to the delight of a near-capacity crowd of almost 6,000.
Adam Lyth top-scored with 88 from 96 balls, hitting a six and eight fours, as Yorkshire reached 256 for 9 from their 50 overs after being asked to bat.
Matt Coles took 3 for 39 from his ten overs for Kent and Charlie Hartley, a 22-year-old seamer playing in only his third List A game, dismissed both Joe Root, for 45, and Jonny Bairstow in his ten-over stint of 2 for 42.
Hartley, coming in at No 10, then almost took Kent home, scoring 15 in a nail-biting ninth wicket stand of 29 in 6.2 overs with Tredwell before being lbw to Adil Rashid’s googly to the last ball of the 47th over as Kent eventually could make just 245 in reply.
Kent initially slipped to 66 for 4 with Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Northeast and Sam Billings all out cheaply, but Darren Stevens and Alex Blake revived them with a fifth wicket stand of 86 in 13 overs.
Kent's Will Gidman celebrates taking the wicket of Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan (PA)
Blake made 50 and Stevens 54 and, when they fell to Willey and Liam Plunkett respectively, it was left to Kent’s lower order to try to get them over the line. Despite their best efforts, they could not quite do it, with Plunkett finishing with 4 for 52 and Rashid bowling some crucial overs at the death.
Blake played brilliantly for 50 from 38 balls, hitting off spinner Azeem Rafiq on to the roof of the Underwood and Knott Stand for six and also including seven fours in a counter-attacking knock that shook Yorkshire’s international-class bowling attack.
Willey, however, cleverly decided to test the 27-year-old with a succession of short balls, one of which hit Blake a nasty blow on the chin, and won the duel when the left-hander flapped at another bouncer and edged through to the keeper.
Stevens, in his benefit year, also batted with great spirit in his 500th match for Kent in all formats – and 742nd in senior cricket overall – but the home challenge faded when he fell to a magnificent one-handed caught-and-bowled by Plunkett, flinging himself to his left.
Yorkshire's David Willey celebrates taking the wicket of Kent's Alex Blake. Picture: Adam Davy/PA.
Will Gidman managed 19, uppercutting Plunkett for six, before giving the same bowler another return catch and Coles, who briefly raised Kent hopes again with a four and two sixes smeared over the legside ropes off Rafiq, was stumped by Bairstow off Adil Rashid’s googly for a quickfire 22.
Willey had earlier pinned Bell-Drummond leg-before for 2 with the last ball of the second over, an inswinging yorker that hit the batsman on the boot, and Kent lost two more top order wickets in successive overs when Northeast chipped Plunkett to short mid wicket on 23 and Billings was beaten by a Steven Patterson off-cutter and lbw for one to his fourth ball.
At least Northeast had helped Joe Denly to add 50 in 9.4 overs for the second wicket, swinging Tim Bresnan’s medium pace into the adjoining building site for six in the process, while Denly drove Patterson for a maximum over long on and had also hit four fours in a 45-ball 31 when he top-edged an attempted swivel-pull at Plunkett and skied to mid on.
Lyth sprang from the traps in the early overs, thumping Mitch Claydon through the covers for four and then hammering a length ball straight for six. Alex Lees, his opening partner, also lofted Claydon for four but, from the next ball, he pulled to deep square leg to depart for 7 and leave Yorkshire 27 for 1 after five overs.
Root then joined Lyth in a stand of 90 in 18 overs that oozed quality, but just when it seemed the England No 3 was moving up the gears he was gone, for 45 from 55 balls with only three fours, brilliantly held on the deep mid wicket ropes by Blake who sprinted to his left and leapt to hold a flat pull and give Hartley the first success of a day to remember.
Bairstow, after one sublime push-drive for four wide of mid on off Hartley, then fell for 7 as he mis-hit to Bell-Drummond at a deepish mid on to give the young seamer his second high-profile scalp.
redwell bowled a typically steady ten-over stint of off spin, though without success, and the return of Coles for the 34th over brought immediate reward when left-hander Lyth was beaten by a fine ball angled across him down the slope which he thin-edged to keeper Billings.
Bresnan and Willey were then removed in the same over, the 39th, by Will Gidman as Kent – who had bowled with discipline and fielded like tigers – began to sense Yorkshire’s unease and turn the screw.
Bresnan, having laboured to 10, scooped tamely to short extra cover and Willey flicked at a legside delivery and was smartly caught by Billings, moving to his right.
Hartley returned to finish his 10-over allocation, almost having Plunkett caught and bowled and then hitting the England one-day international on the grille of his helmet as he tried to pull a short ball that stuck in the pitch. Gidman, meanwhile, beat Ballance with successive deliveries that seamed away from him.
It was no surprise when Plunkett, who could not get going, skied Coles to Northeast at extra cover for 16 from 21 balls, leaving Ballance and Rashid to collect what runs they could from the closing overs.
Ballance, having struggled to 37 from 55 balls, was run out when Rashid turned down a third run and he could not get back to the bowler’s end and Coles pegged back Rafiq’s off stump for 1 to take his competition wicket tally to 24 at 17.41 runs apiece.
A straight four and pulled six by Rashid off Claydon in the final over took Yorkshire beyond 250 but they had looked certain to total nearer 300 when Lyth and Root were together. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-survive-kent-scare-to-set-up-royal-london-semi-final-date-with-surrey-1-8077413 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/54093eea9e33496029fd9ed2ca4112131b1e83cb51df964612f1dd2ccf5ebb65.json |
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But as gamekeepers across the region mark the Glorious 12th and the start of the grouse season today, a new group set up to fight for the survival of shooting on the moors of North Yorkshire has urged people to recognise the multitude of benefits it brings.
Gun dog handler Fiona Kirk with her English Setter, Zeus and Anthony Dowson 28, Moorland Beat Keeper for the Thimbleby estate, stalking game on the moor.
The North Yorkshire Moors Moorland Organisation (NYMMO) brings together keepers from 12 North Yorkshire estates, including Danby, Rosedale and Westerdale, Sleights and Goathland and Thimbleby, who felt their livelihoods - and way of life - were being threatened, both by misinformation and the possibility of a ban in future.
They are now working to promote the benefits that managed moorlands bring, not only to the moors and wildlife, but also to communities and the rural economy that is helped by the shooting parties. It is a picture replicated across the country, from Scotland to the Peak District.
NYMMO coordinator Tina Brough said: “There seems to be more and more bad publicity about shooting, and following the hunting ban, people were thinking ‘will we be next?’. We want to promote the good side of moorland management before it gets to that point.”
Shooting, and preparing for a shoot, is just a small proportion of a keeper’s role. Trapping predators such as stoats and foxes allows ground nesting birds such are the red-status lapwing, curlew and merlin, to thrive, and the NYMMO plans to survey wildlife on the moors in an attempt to show that once-threatened species are benefitting from moorland management.
Anthony Dowson 28, Moorland Beat Keeper for the Thimbleby estate, near Northallerton. Picture: James Hardisty.
“People have the misconception that we kill everything just to keep grouse but that’s not true,” Miss Brough said. “If game keepers weren’t there the moors would not be sustainable.”
At Thimbleby Estate, near Northallerton, heather burning is key to moorland management.
In May, 200 acres of heather moorland in the Peak District were destroyed after an accidental fire spread. Moorland management, which includes creating firebreaks, was not in use.
Thimbleby head keeper David Dickinson said: “If we didn’t burn, a summer fire would run for miles and miles. It would be a disaster. People seem to think moorland management is all about wealthy people shooting, but it’s so much more than that.
Grouse on moorland.
“It’s about creating a healthy moor that can be the best it can be - and also an environment where a wide range of people can get enjoyment from it. On shoot days we have ladies beating, students helping us when they’re off college - it’s a big part of the community.”
Meanwhile, a row between Sir Ian Botham and Chris Packham over whether grouse shooting should be banned saw the former England cricketer label the BBC wildlife presenter an “extremist”.
More than 80,000 people have signed a petition calling for shooting to be outlawed.
Sir Ian, wholives in North Yorkshire, is a supporter of the shoot while Mr Packham has backed the petition, and the pair engaged in an angry clash over the issue on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Mr Packham said the shoots damage bird of prey populations while Sir Ian suggested the presenter should not be allowed to publicly take sides because of his status as a BBC employee.
At the same time, a report by government conservation agency Natural England has concluded that England’s uplands could support more than 200 breeding pairs of hen harriers, but the bird of prey’s numbers are being kept down by illegal persecution.
The RSPB recently pulled out of the Government’s hen harrier action plan because it felt the plan was not delivering the “urgent action and change in behaviour” needed to bring the bird of prey back from the brink of extinction in England.
The wildlife charity also raised concerns about the “environmental damage” caused by practices it says are used by grouse moor managers, such as draining and burning habitat and killing mountain hares to reduce disease in grouse.
It has called for the licensing of the industry, which it argues would drive up standards and ensure grouse moors complied with the law or risk losing their right to hold shoots.
The renewed debate comes as early hopes for a relatively good grouse shooting season, with better chick survival than the “calamitous conditions” last year, were undermined by adverse late weather during the nesting period.
The Moorland Association, whose members own and manage 860,000 acres of heather moorland in England and Wales for red grouse, said there could be pockets of poor grouse numbers on some moors and shoot days being cancelled.
But chairman Robert Benson said that there were still “positive outcomes” on land managed for grouse shooting, with 18,000 acres of peatland habitat restored across northern England. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/glorious-twelfth-ian-botham-chris-packham-and-the-fight-for-north-yorkshire-s-moors-1-8063638 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/1f7cb9e231c5ac21fd2fc16a7c6bd999821f799a8d7b7291da7b07ac4adc88de.json |
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:50 | null | 2016-08-17T15:23:37 | Staff at the Tesco in Beverley recently welcomed volunteers from The Cherry Tree Community Centre and Little Gruffalo’s Charity Pre-School to bag pack. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbag-pack-joy-for-pre-school-1-8070091.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8070089.1471271007!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bag pack joy for pre-school | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Staff at the Tesco in Beverley recently welcomed volunteers from The Cherry Tree Community Centre and Little Gruffalo’s Charity Pre-School to bag pack.
Thanks to the generosity of the customers, the bag pack raised £165 in just two hours.
Jo Ramsay, manager of the community centre, said: “Many thanks to all those kind people who contributed to our bag pack. We are now hoping to buy new toys and books.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/bag-pack-joy-for-pre-school-1-8070091 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/25674d721147f70ae23811abf9018082650e4cbae5abda55cbfe54f3c2475de0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:06 | null | 2016-08-26T05:24:31 | “THE greatest cricket festival in the whole of the world,” proclaimed Colin Graves of Scarborough during a lunchtime speech in the Festival marquee. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-day-three-gary-ballance-hoping-weather-stays-kind-to-boost-defending-champions-title-defence-1-8089838.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8089836.1472162499!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire (day three): Gary Ballance hoping weather stays kind to boost defending champions’ title defence | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | “THE greatest cricket festival in the whole of the world,” proclaimed Colin Graves of Scarborough during a lunchtime speech in the Festival marquee.
The England and Wales Cricket Board chairman, who is also president of Scarborough CC, described it as “top of my heart list” and promised that the ECB would retain the Scarborough and Cheltenham Festivals amid an ever-changing cricketing climate.
“Scarborough is a passion for me,” added Graves. “The wicket is the best outside the international venues.
“I got that from Steven Finn, who played here for Middlesex this year. He said that Scarborough is the best wicket he played on, which is a credit to Scarborough Cricket Club.”
Graves, the former Yorkshire chairman, thus gave a timely thumbs-up to a ground close to where he used to work as an ice-cream waiter.
With the number of Championship games being reduced from next summer, it is comforting to know that Scarborough retains his personal backing, and also that of the ECB board.
GOOD TOUCH: Stand-in captain Gary Ballance celebrates his second innings century for Yorkshire against Nottinghamshire at Scarborough on day three. Picture: Dave Williams.
“I had some fantastic times when I worked in Scarborough, but we won’t go into that,” quipped Graves, who used to work at Jaconelli’s just down the road. “It’s always been a special place.”
Graves, who will be Scarborough CC president again next year, was speaking before a gathering of dignitaries and invited guests at a ground where Yorkshire are looking to close the gap on leaders Middlesex.
The champions would reduce that gap to five points with four games left with a win here, which looks a formality weather-permitting.
Notts, the bottom club, go into the final day on 61-3 in their second innings, trailing by 390.
But it is a formality only if Yorkshire can get on the field for long enough, with heavy rain permitting only 35.2 overs yesterday, although much better weather is forecast today.
Yorkshire, who declined to enforce the follow-on despite a lead of 188, will kick themselves from here all the way back to Headingley if the elements enable a Notts’ escape.
They will hope that the inquests prove unnecessary, though, after another commanding display yesterday before bad light, closely followed by heavy rain, prevented play from 2.50.
In gloomy conditions, which explained why the crowd of 2,634 was down from the 5,000 gates on the first two days, Yorkshire resumed on 200-4 in their second innings.
Stand-in captain Gary Ballance had 75 to his name, while Tim Bresnan had yet to score.
After rain delayed the start by 40 minutes, the pair added 62 in 12.2 overs before Ballance declared the innings at 263-4, 25 minutes before lunch, setting Notts a notional 452 to win.
He did so with 101 against his own name, his 29th first-class hundred, and his second Championship century of the season at Scarborough. He faced 164 balls and hit 14 fours, thus taking a big step in his quest to finish the season strongly on a personal level.
Criticism of his international displays have been over-the-top, and his game appears in pretty good order. Ditto Bresnan, who practically comes with the guarantee of runs.
He had made 35 of them from 59 balls with five fours and a straight six off Samit Patel when Ballance called a halt, leaving Yorkshire five overs at their opponents before lunch.
It took only nine balls for Notts to lose their first wicket in pursuit of what would be their second-highest total to win a Championship match, behind the 461-3 achieved at Worcester in 2001.
Jack Brooks, bowling from the Trafalgar Square end, had Steven Mullaney caught at third slip by Jack Leaning as the visitors dined on 4-1.
After Brooks bowled seven overs for 17 either side of lunch, he was replaced by Bresnan, who struck with the first and last balls of his first over to leave Notts rocking on 34-3. Jake Libby played back and was caught at fourth slip by Jake Lehmann, moving smartly to his left, and Michael Lumb was adjudged caught behind.
Lumb, the former Yorkshire batsman, who thus completed a pair, clearly did not think he had hit the ball, and it appeared to be an interesting decision.
In the newspaper, however, it reads: ‘MJ Lumb c Hodd b Bresnan 0’, just as it says ‘TJ Moores not out 41’, the 19-year-old’s innings his highest for Notts, and a performance of great skill and maturity. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-day-three-gary-ballance-hoping-weather-stays-kind-to-boost-defending-champions-title-defence-1-8089838 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/912339aafeac71def73ff24499f487729c4e2ccf843abab206113d6c372cc266.json |
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A Royal London Cup semi-final looms on the horizon but, for now, Yorkshire’s attention returns to the Specsavers County Championship.
England's Stuart Broad is absent from the Notts line up Picture: Adam Davy/PA.
They are second in Division One, 26 points behind Middlesex with a game in hand.
And this week’s match against Nottinghamshire at Scarborough represents that game in hand.
It comes against a side who are bottom of the league and staring down the barrel of relegation.
Mathematically, it is not a must-win fixture, for there are still four to play after this match.
But it presents an obvious opportunity for Yorkshire to close the gap on Middlesex, and to close it to just two points if they can claim the maximum 24.
Yorkshire travel to second-bottom Hampshire next week and host third-bottom Durham the following week, before ending their campaign at home to Somerset and away to Middlesex.
A hat-trick of titles is still in their hands, but you sense that they need to seize the present moment.
It will not be easy.
Not only is the weather unpredictable at this time of year, rendering victories already gained like gold dust, but sides such as Notts are scrapping for points for different reasons – namely, their First Division survival.
Trent Bridge is arguably the finest ground in the country – at least outside of Lord’s, and with all due respect to Scarborough –but it faces the unpalatable prospect of Second Division cricket.
It will be extremely tough for Notts to beat a strong Yorkshire team at Scarborough, a ground where Notts have won only once in 12 matches, indeed, but that does not mean that they will be pushovers in what has been a tight division.
Yorkshire have a good recent record in the Championship at North Marine Road, but they lost on their last outing there in early July – an innings defeat to Middlesex that they hope will not have the same look in retrospect that Durham’s win there did in 2013, when it provided the impetus for the visitors to go on and pip Jason Gillespie’s team to the title.
Yorkshire, on paper, should be too strong for Notts, and yet the visitors possess some talented players.
Stuart Broad, the England pace bowler, is out with an ankle injury, and there is no Jake Ball or Alex Hales, who are on one-day international duty along with Yorkshire’s Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Plunkett and Adil Rashid.
But Notts have plenty of seasoned campaigners – not least the evergreen Chris Read and Samit Patel.
First-team coach Gillespie is certainly not taking Notts for granted as his side go in search of their fourth win of the Championship campaign.
“It’s going to be a massive challenge,” said Gillespie.
“Notts are a very good side, and although they haven’t played the cricket they’d like in the Championship, they’re an incredibly dangerous team and they’ve got some real match-winners.
“We need to play at our best if we’re going to compete with them, and we’ve got to make sure that we tick all the boxes.
“We’ve got a good record at Scarborough in recent times, and hopefully we can build on that this week.”
A week of inactivity for Middlesex would be as good a week as any for the champions to strike, with the leaders battling problems of their own.
With pace bowler Steven Finn currently out with a hamstring injury, Middlesex have been dealt another blow with the news that former Notts batsman Adam Voges will not be returning to captain them for their last four games, with Cricket Australia wanting him to rest his own hamstring problem.
Middlesex return to action next week when they travel to Warwickshire before visiting Notts the following week.
They continue their programme away to Lancashire before the potentially key fixture with Yorkshire in late September.
Notts, who are 14 points adrift at the bottom, really need something from this week’s fixture.
Mick Newell, their coach, is considering changes to his batting line-up, with Root’s brother, Billy, among those who could come into the team along with fellow batsman Tom Moores, the 19-year-old son of former England coach Peter Moores.
Whoever he selects, Newell is conscious of the need for immediate improvement.
“We’re in a mess in the Championship,” he admitted.
“We’ve got to try and get out of the bottom two.
“This is a really big game, and I’m not sure where the pressure sits because they’re trying to get to the top and we’re obviously trying to get off the bottom.
“We’ve got to find a way of winning games.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-yorkshire-lookint-to-seize-the-moment-in-championship-title-bid-1-8083109 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/511a0f9e38a36ac7240a5831b477a94ac9b7da96ace35a32aad9d39edd5270b4.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:47:52 | null | 2016-08-29T20:06:13 | The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fit-s-the-oldest-swinger-in-town-but-doncaster-s-st-leger-is-still-a-big-deal-1-8094848.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8094847.1472490505!/image/image.jpg | en | null | It’s the oldest swinger in town -- but Doncaster’s St Leger is still a big deal | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger.
Sadly, that isn’t the case in this day and age. Breeding operations place more emphasis and value on speed than the kind of stamina attributes required to win Doncaster’s historic race. A Champion Stakes or the Arc are more likely to be on the agenda of the top 10f and 12f 3yos, rather than a tilt at the 14f Classic. So there is little chance of revisiting the days when Guineas, Derby or Oaks winners in the mould of Oh So Sharp (1985), Reference Point (1987) and User Friendly (1992) landed the spoils.
However, the Ladbrokes St Leger is still a big deal. It is still the jewel in the crown of a four-day festival ranked among the best in the country. One that will attract more than 65,000 enthusiastic racegoers to Town Moor next week and equate to a £25 million shot in the arm for the Doncaster economy.
It might have become fashionable to knock the race in some snooty quarters. But Leger Day is a day out beyond compare for the many doyens of Donny. And let’s face it, the race is still a Classic, for heaven’s sake. The oldest too, dating back to 1776, and one that still forms the last leg of a Triple Crown, as revered as it elusive.
Who can forget the fervent anticipation of four years ago when the crowds flocked to witness Camelot’s bid to become the first horse since Nijinsky way back in 1970 to land the Guineas/Derby/Leger hat-trick? And equally the burst-balloon-type deflation of Aidan O’Brien’s colt failing.
Who can forget either the high drama of just 12 months ago when the winner, Simple Verse, was controversially disqualified on the day, only to win the race back on appeal, leaving O’Brien, trainer of the runner-up-come-winner-come runner-up, Bondi Beach, with more heartache?
Oh yes, the St Leger continues to give, make no mistake about that. So what might the race have in store this time round?
Not surprisingly, it again revolves around O’Brien, the best trainer in the business. Notwithstanding his disappointments of 2012 and 2015, he has saddled four winners since 2001 when Milan strode to probably the most impressive victory I have seen of the great race. And a week on Saturday, he will send out the red-hot favourite, IDAHO, third in the Derby and winner of York’s Great Voltigeur Stakes, one of the main trials for the Doncaster showpiece.
A class act, the son of Galileo is almost sure to win if he stays the 14f trip. But his pedigree, his style of running and the patient way he is generally ridden instil sufficient doubts to suggest you should cast your net in search of better value.
There is still time for supplementary entries to throw a spanner in the works. But at present, Idaho’s chief rival in the market is MUNTAHAA, trained by another successful patron of the race, John Gosden, who has fielded three winners since 2006. Another not exactly bred to relish the Doncaster distance, he has made rapid improvement this term, culminating in a taking pillar-to-post triumph over 13f at Chester two weeks ago. It was only a Listed handicap, but the son of Dansili had to defy a mammoth mark of 108 against older, more seasoned rivals and also the tight turns of a track far from sure to suit such a big, long-striding colt. He’s a player.
Two horses who were behind Idaho at Epsom, RED VERDON and ALGOMETER, might well get closer faced with an extra 2f, and don’t rule out the favourite’s own stablemate, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT, reversing Voltigeur placings. He is guaranteed to stay and will relish the galloping expanse of Town Moor. Similar comments apply to a third O’Brien contender, Royal Ascot winner SWORD FIGHTER, while ORMITO is no mug and VENTURA STORM would have to be considered if the ground turned on the Soft side.
It’s a head-scratcher that makes punters grateful the Leger Festival is not all about the main event. Classy, competitive racing abounds on all four days, while the Leger Legends contest on the opening day, featuring past jockeys, continues to delight the crowds and raise valuable money for racing charities in equal measure. Last year, it was won by Tony McCoy no less. This year, two more ex-champions, Richard Hughes and Joseph O’Brien, Aidan’s son, are in the line-up.
Day two on the Thursday is DFS Ladies’ Day, highlighted, appropriately, by a couple of Group races for fillies, the Park Hill Stakes, where Sir Michael Stoute’s ABINGDON will be primed to continue her progression, and the Sceptre Stakes, which has been earmarked by Charlie Hills for his lightly-raced 3yo, JADAAYIL.
The historic Doncaster Cup for stayers is the star attraction on the Friday when PALLASATOR will be a warm fancy to repeat his 2015 success. Vying for the limelight are three crack 2yo contests, including the Flying Scotsman Stakes won so spectacularly by the mighty Frankel six years ago. The 5f Flying Childers Stakes could throw up a thrilling duel between the unbeaten filly MRS DANVERS and Mark Johnston’s YALTA, while the Mallard Handicap on the same day might be a target for Roger Varian’s MONOTYPE.
The supporting card on Leger Day itself includes the Champagne Stakes, one of the leading juvenile heats of the season, in which RIVET and PEACE ENVOY would be interesting, and the 7f Park Stakes, which might yield as striking a winner as last year with NEMORALIA aiming to follow in the footsteps of Limato.
I’m hoping too that there might be openings over the four days for ANOTHER TOUCH, HAGGLE, EL VIP and CARTMELL CLEAVE. If not, best of luck in finding a few winners of your own.
Spectacular autumn schedule ensures the Flat season no longer fizzles out
Autumn is fast approcahing, but gone are the days when the Flat season fizzled out during September and October. On the contrary, next week’s Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster is followed by a veritable feast of action across the world to wrap up what has been another compelling campaign on the level. Newmarket’s under-rated three-day Cambridgeshire meeting is swiftly followed by a sensational Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe day in France. Back to Newmarket it is for the two day Future Champions extravaganza. On to Ascot next for the Qipco Champions Day finale, and we haven’t even mentioned the global giants of the Breeders’ Cup in the USA and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. I love Jumps racing as much as the average racing Joe, but I couldn’t even have a National Hunt horse on my mind until late October at the earliest.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:41 | null | 2016-08-25T14:35:28 | The daughter of Yorkshire racehorse trainer, the late Pat Rohan, has just completed a seven-day fundraising challenge on her bicycle. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fhannah-s-fund-racing-journey-earns-3-300-1-8083299.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8083297.1471937764!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hannah’s fund-racing journey earns £3,300 | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | The daughter of Yorkshire racehorse trainer, the late Pat Rohan, has just completed a seven-day fundraising challenge on her bicycle.
Hannah Greenwood, 16, visited seven Yorkshire Racecourses during her 300-mile trip.
Hannah Greenwood at the start of her 300-mile journey outside Beverley Racecourse.
Hannah said: “For my Duke of Edinburgh Gold award I am going on the Mission Direct voluntary trip to Phnom Penh in Cambodia next February to help some of the poorest people in the world.
“My trip is paid for and with the help of my family we have pledged to raise £5,000 which is the cost of building one house for a family that currently live on the rubbish tips of Phnom Penh.
“My grandfather Pat Rohan was a racehorse trainer in Malton for many years.
“He died at Christmas so we came up with the idea of cycling around the Yorkshire racecourses.
“I started at Beverley and then travelled to the race meetings at Catterick, Doncaster, Pontefract, Thirsk, Ripon and we arrived at York for a great welcome from Anthea Morshead and her team at York Racecourse – and Sir Michael Stoute which was a total surprise.”
Sir Michael Stoute, who first worked for Hannah’s grandfather when he arrived in the UK, said: “Hannah’s Grandfather Pat Rohan would have been very proud of her, as he was one of life’s givers.”
Hannah added: “It was really tough churning out the miles. We managed to travel on Sustrans and minor roads throughout so my little sisters Millie, 10, and Lydia, 8, were able to cycle about 150 miles of the total journey too.
“We called in to Tim Easterbys at Great Habton and his father Peter couldn’t believe the route he wanted to direct us up the A1!
“I was very relieved to reach the Knavesmire course but we had a wonderful welcome from the Yorkshire racing community who gave great support and generosity to my challenge.”
James Sanderson, who is based at Thirsk Racecourse, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Hannah, her bike and her family to three of our racecourses this week, it was a really novel idea and we were delighted to get behind her fundraising scheme. They created quite a stir on their bicycles and even managed to back a winner with us.”
At the moment, Hannah has managed to reach £3,300 so far in her attempt to reach the £5,000 target.
Visit www.mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/gogreenwood5 if you would like to donate to her cause. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/hannah-s-fund-racing-journey-earns-3-300-1-8083299 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/59e6641a76a9973990f15b71c29721445f7316bf5a66ce9a50e29f89ea346cca.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:55:12 | null | 2016-08-24T10:07:26 | The NFU’s largest ever consultation with farmers across Yorkshire and the North East will get underway today following the nation’s decision to leave the European Union. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fnfu-starts-consultation-over-brexit-vote-1-8077989.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8077987.1471597698!/image/image.jpg | en | null | NFU starts consultation over Brexit vote | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | The NFU’s largest ever consultation with farmers across Yorkshire and the North East will get underway today following the nation’s decision to leave the European Union.
Describing the challenge as a ‘once in a lifetime’ debate, NFU regional director for the North East Adam Bedford, said it was vital to reach farmers wherever they are and whatever they produce.
The meetings are held on: Thursday 25 August - At Burstwick Country Golf Club, Ellifoot Lane, Burstwick at 8am and Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, at 7pm.
Friday 26 August - At Bishop Burton College at 8am and The Forest and Vale, Malton Road, Pickering at 1pm. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/nfu-starts-consultation-over-brexit-vote-1-8077989 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/a18834b25e2f23479d260cbeb197aaa64c1080871a85dc47817f42639ad8c97d.json |
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"Sam Walton"
] | 2016-08-27T10:45:56 | null | 2016-08-27T11:00:00 | Last week I showed some updated Russian piggeries which showed a huge improvement. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ffarming-pig-meat-price-has-shot-up-since-brexit-1-8076913.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8076910.1471531370!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Farming: Pig meat price ‘has shot up’ since Brexit | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Last week I showed some updated Russian piggeries which showed a huge improvement.
Even though pigs require a fundamental way of being farmed, designs do vary a lot.
Austria is a beautiful country and they have quite an efficient way of farming and have some piggeries the likes of which I have never seen anywhere else.
Usually in UK, the inner walls are either insulated panels or plastic with the occasional brick or block walls plastered.
One piggery I saw there was clinical to say the least as all the pen walls and surrounding walls were ceramic tiles.
They looked nice and would be easy to clean but I guess would cost a fortune.
A tiled farrowing house.
Nevertheless it was nice to see them but I cannot make my mind up if they would look right here as perhaps they are not very practical as it only needs someone with a barrow to run into them or accidentally knock them and they could break.
What I don’t know is whether or not the walls they are on are insulated, as they could be quite cold.
I suppose most piggeries inside are fairly similar these days as systems have developed but there is still a huge difference in the piggeries themselves in shape and design.
Austria, like Switzerland, is a very clinical country with green hills, green pastures, and fertile valleys.
There are plenty of trees around which all adds to the general picture, so you get a sense of cleanliness everywhere.
Strange how things happen, the poor old pig producer has been losing money for the last 18 months at least and suddenly the price has shot up to around 140p per kilo deadweight as I write this.
Is this the effect of Brexit?
After all with the £ dropping in value, it means importers will have to pay more to obtain the sort of things they need, pig meat being one of them. Had the buyers here played ball and paid a fair price all the time, we would have had certainly enough pork produced here and possibly 60 per cent of bacon but they are always after a quick profit and hang the consequences.
It is difficult to build a relationship with these people as they only look at today,not tomorrow and beyond.
One thing is for sure and if Brexit means no support for agriculture, many farmers will go out of business and I wonder how much your food will cost you then?
If someone desperately needs something and there is no leeway available, then the seller can charge more or less what he likes.
When there is an abundance then the boot is on the other foot. The problem we have had here is that buyers have treated our industry as if the boot was on the other foot. Why do you think so many dairy farms have closed down? It is a bit of rum job when bottled water is more than double the price of milk.
Maybe farmers should look for other non-food enterprises on their holdings and let us all rely on imported food.
Pretend I did not say that!
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:05 | null | 2016-08-24T07:49:27 | Possessing a voice to die for, Judie Tzuke is rightfully regarded as one of the finest vocalists in the land. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthe-steve-rudd-interview-with-judie-tzuke-1-8078892.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8078889.1471614670!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Steve Rudd interview - with Judie Tzuke | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Possessing a voice to die for, Judie Tzuke is rightfully regarded as one of the finest vocalists in the land.
Here, in the run-up to her appearance at Cottingham Folk Festival, “Pulse” author Steve Rudd catches up with the “Stay With Me ’Till Dawn” singer…
Judie Tzuke is putting the finishing touches to her new album.
Q. How was 2016 treated you so far, Judie?
A. With difficulties! I’ve been moving house, and that’s never easy.
Other than that, it’s been good. I’ve done a few gigs, and I enjoy doing those.
Q. So you’re back on the road. How does it feel to be touring the UK again?
A. Well, I never used to enjoy it, because I was always terrified. But then, one night in London, I lost my voice, and everything I’d ever been terrified of happened all at once on stage, yet it ended up being an amazing gig, mainly because my audience and my band were so fantastic.
It made me realise that I’ve just got to do what I do.
This “acoustic” tour that I’m doing (called the “Songs and Stories” tour) is very different in that it’s not a band thing.
I’m doing it with just one or two guitarists, and one or two of my daughters – and sometimes a keyboard player! If people in the audience have anything to ask me, that’s fantastic… and then we chat properly. It’s a much more intimate thing now.
After that “awful” gig in London, which became one of my favourite gigs of all time, I’ve been wanting to know who’s coming to see me. I want to meet them, and talk to them, and find out who they are.
I find that people in my audiences are much like me really; the only difference is that I’m up on stage, and they’re watching me.
Q. Have you ever considered writing an autobiography?
A. I haven’t. I have been asked, though, but I’d find it a bit awkward.
A lot of my stories are mine, but they obviously include other people.
I think it’s okay to talk about them in a live setting, but if I was putting my stories down on paper, I’d have to be so respectful of the people I’m talking about.
Whatever happens on stage, stays on stage!
Q. I understand that you’ve been working on a new album…
A. Well, the album (with the working title of “Woman Overboard”) is almost finished.
I did most of it a couple of years ago. It was going to come out, but then I got cancer; everything stopped, and I had to sort that out.
So it’s taken a long time to make, though it’s been “almost ready” for a while. I think we’re adding a few new tracks.
It’s an album I really like; I always like the albums when I make them.
I sometimes go off them later.
Of course, I think every album is the best thing I’ve ever done every time I make a new one!
Q. Of all the albums you’ve released over the years, of which are you the proudest?
A. I like all of them for different reasons, but I’m particularly fond of the first album, “Welcome to the Cruise”.
A singer’s or a band’s first album is an accumulation of everything they’ve done in their life.
After that, it becomes what you’ve done in between that album and the next, so my first album will always have a huge place in my heart. But I think “Secret Agent” is my overall favourite. I don’t put anything out that I don’t think is me, so I have to like my albums, otherwise there’s no point in me doing them.
The one that we’ve got out at the moment is basically an album of demos. What we often do is make demos, and then we rethink them.
The album is called “Song Club 2013.” I’m really proud of it, because people get to hear how our songs start out.
Q. How does it feel to know that “Stay With Me ’Till Dawn” has been voted as being one of the Top 50 British Songs of the past 50 years?
A. It’s amazing, a fantastic thing. I’m so lucky, because I still love it.
I don’t mind singing it every night. It’s a song that I’m proud of.
It feels right; it’s just supposed to be the way it is.
I don’t want to redo it, I like it the way it is.
Q. You’ve collaborated with everybody from Lucie Silvas to Morcheeba, Fragma to Gareth Gates. What do you enjoy most about collaborating with fellow songwriters and musicians?
A. Well, if they’re as enthusiastic as I am, and love music as much as I do, it’s just a wonderful opportunity to listen to somebody else’s ideas, and to get inspired by whatever they’re going through.
I’ve been working a lot with Tom Baxter, who I love working with.
We both absolutely love writing songs.
The writing side for me is the most exciting thing.
I think a lot of people who are like me tend to be sad people; we tend to get a bit depressed sometimes.
I think the fact that you can make something positive out of something negative is a wonderful thing.
I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t write songs.
When I write about something, it gets it outside of me.
Q. Have you found that writing songs has become any easier over the years?
A. Well, I have learnt to not get too hung up on a song and spend months and months working on it, because what I did when I first wrote it is very often all that was needed. I can sometimes overthink songs.
Q. So what kind of format does your “Songs and Stories” tour take? Are you mainly performing new songs, or are songs from all eras of your career getting a look in?
A. I’m doing all eras.
There are quite a few from the first album, partly because we’re performing in smaller towns and smaller arts centres instead of doing bigger cities, and there are some people who are seeing me for the first time since the eighties, and I think they want to hear songs from the first album.
Somebody even suggested that I do the whole first album with a band, like Carole King has done with “Tapestry.” It’d be a lot of fun, so who knows? We might do that next year!
l Judie will be performing at Cottingham Folk Festival on 28 August. Visit www.cottinghamfolkfestival.co.uk for more information and tickets
l For more information about Steve Rudd, or to order a signed copy of “Pulse”, visit www.steverudd.co.uk | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/the-steve-rudd-interview-with-judie-tzuke-1-8078892 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/db24b52a4772b1593b7fbbede913f78d0c5e7c2f86a59654f481d7728fa5d69e.json |
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"Andrew Gale"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:11 | null | 2016-08-20T09:00:24 | AT this moment in time, the County Championship title race looks like going right down to the wire. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fandrew-gale-lord-s-showdown-is-looming-and-we-re-really-beginning-to-hit-our-straps-1-8079356.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8079355.1471682760!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Andrew Gale: Lord’s showdown is looming and we’re really beginning to hit our straps | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | AT this moment in time, the County Championship title race looks like going right down to the wire.
From the outside, you cannot help but look at the last game of the season versus Middlesex at Lord’s, although there is still a lot of cricket to be played up until then and Middlesex got over the line in good fashion this week and are playing some good cricket.
When you get to this stage of the season, you talk about holding your nerve and we have been there before.
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For us, Leesy is coming into some form and Lythy is and me now as well and, hopefully, we can use that to really start hitting our straps.
I was happy to contribute with 83 in the Roses game at Old Trafford. I wanted three figures and was desperate to get there, but I did occupy the crease for a long period of time and in the context of the game, it was an important knock and I was pleased to get runs.
Coming to the business end of the season, I had said before that we can get our players in form, then it sets us up nicely.
I was pleased to contribute. In the context of the game, there was a lot of rubbish flying around on the field and it was nice to shut up a few of their lads.
We needed 219 from 30 overs at tea on the last day, but decided that the target was just too much and shook hands on the draw.
You have to trust the batsmen out there, I guess, and their decision and the pitch was deteriorating.
There was quite a lot of spin and with our left-handers in the top-order, it was probably a bridge too far. And I think that it was a good statement with us being none down as well.
The last thing we wanted to do was be holding out for a draw, seven or eight wickets down or something like that and it was a decent statement from us, even though we didn’t play our best cricket at times. We came out with our heads held high.
If we had been chasing 150 or 160 going into that last 18 to 20 overs, then it would have given us a good chance. We just felt it was too many to chase.
I don’t think that Lancashire would have gone for it either, to be honest.
Overall, it was a solid draw, although I was a bit disappointed with the way we bowled on the morning of day two as I thought we were exceptional on day one and held our lines and lengths and were patient.
All that hard work was undone by poor bowling on the second morning and it really put us behind the eight-ball.
But the encouraging thing is we got past the follow-on and got back into the game.
Azeem Rafiq, Jack Leaning and David Willey all got their Yorkshire caps before the game and it was a fantastic moment.
The best part of my job is to give caps out like that and see what it means to the lads.
In particular, you could see it for the two lads who have come right through the age groups. To eventually get a Yorkshire cap; you could see the emotion in their faces when they received them.
It was good for David, too. He is starting to win games for us now in the short-ball format, although he probably has not played as many red-ball games as he would have liked and has had a few injury niggles and going into that Old Trafford game, he had a hamstring injury.
But he is starting to win games of cricket and that is why we signed him; for us to be in the hunt – in the white-ball Twenty20 and 50-over competition.
It’s finals day today in the T20 and I am looking forward to it and am going down there and will be in and around the squad.
It is a big day for the club and we want to keep our name in the hat for all three formats and trophies.
Obviously, I would have been liked to have been a part of the white-ball stuff. But when you look down the team sheet when all the international players come back, it is a bloody tough side to get into! | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/andrew-gale-lord-s-showdown-is-looming-and-we-re-really-beginning-to-hit-our-straps-1-8079356 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/247948bf445a3547d3fb9b76ee07adb95c2c9cceb29db68cb5708c3ee071f8fc.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:45:55 | null | 2016-08-27T07:30:34 | I was born in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex and lived in the South until I was 10 years old, mainly living in Maidstone, Kent, but spent two years living in Africa due to my father’s job (he worked for what was then Blue Circle Cement). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbeckside-s-popular-coffee-shop-develops-into-a-real-family-affair-1-8084221.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8084219.1472043301!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Beckside’s popular coffee shop develops into a real family affair | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | I was born in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex and lived in the South until I was 10 years old, mainly living in Maidstone, Kent, but spent two years living in Africa due to my father’s job (he worked for what was then Blue Circle Cement).
We returned from Africa as my sister was too old to be educated there. We then came to live in the North as my father came to run the cement works in Melton which is now known as Melton Whiting Works.
I finished my education at Wolfreton School and then went on to college to study Hotel Reception and Front Office Practice, this then led to me working at The Grange Park Hotel.
I had my daughter Emily at the age of 21 years and once she became of school age I then retrained at Bishop Burton College studying Interior Design and Art History.
Following this I worked for Wesley-Barrell as an interior design consultant and stayed with them for five years. I then went on to work for Xen Jewellery Design as a store manager and remained there for 12 years. I moved to Beverley when Emily was four years old and have remained here ever since.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Fun, crazy and bubbly!
What makes Beverley so special?
The history and the people!
The folk are friendly, we have beautiful historic buildings, great shops and plenty of places to eat and drink!
What is the history behind setting up Travellers Rest?
After 12 years of managing another business I decided I needed a change of career but didn’t know quite what to do! I was having coffee and lunch with some friends in a coffee shop on Beverley Road, The Dancing Goat, and after much discussion and contemplating my passion for food and coffee I thought: “I wouldn’t mind a coffee shop.”
I had always baked and entertained and had always wanted to get into events so thought perhaps I could tie everything in together.
A few days on, one of the friends I had been having coffee with that day had said that the shop on Beckside, that used to be “Old Flames” was on the market.
I arranged a viewing and once I’d seen it (even in its derelict state) I knew it was perfect and it just felt right! Here was an opportunity to create the perfect space, in a historical building for the local community and visitors alike to be able to come and relax, a great meeting place with the addition of it being a lovely venue for private events.
I wanted to the food to be rustic, home cooked and always freshly made and this is something I feel we have achieved and we shall continue to hold onto this concept.
It was a bonus being able to have the addition of the deli so that if people like what they have eaten in the coffee shop they can take some tasty treats or some of our artisan cheeses home.
It didn’t start out as a family business it just grew that way...I had always expected Emily to work there but Jack is a builder by trade and was working on the Flemingate development when we were first setting up the shop!
Not long after the deli opened Jack hurt his back and couldn’t work on site so he came into the shop to help out...found a passion for making great coffee and never left! LOL!
Emily was with me from the start, she’s a great cook and has also had a passion for it...then her boyfriend, Chris joined us...he’d taken an interest in coming along and had previously worked in catering so it kind of made sense to bring him in.
He’s a natural especially when it comes to carrying a tray fully loaded with Americanos and he carries it with one hand! Now that’s skill...I just end up spilling it!
What are your plans for the business?
It’s my job to continue to drive the business forward. We are doing a lot of private events, weddings etc. which we wish to continue with.
It has always been an intention to continue with live music nights and themed food and drink events; we’re just struggling to fit them in at the moment due to the private events but I am always working on it and we should have something coming up before Christmas...fingers crossed!
If you could invite two famous people to visit, who would they be?
I love this question but boy did it take some thinking about...I have to decide on...The Queen and Peter Kay! Wouldn’t you like to get them in a room together?
How funny would that be! I like a good laugh! I love the Royal family and so does my mum so having them at the Travellers Rest would be an honour... I could make her a lovely Afternoon Tea, I’d have to get the fine china out... I could borrow that from my mum! My mum is very house proud and I always joke when she has visitors “Anyone would think the Queen was coming” so it’d be great if she actually was... think my mum would go into overdrive! As for Peter Kay well how much would he love one of our Travellers Scotch Eggs? I wonder which flavour he’d choose?
What do you like to do in your leisure time?
Unfortunately I haven’t had much leisure time but when I do manage to take some time out I like to spend it with friends and family.
If I’m at home with time to spare I like to spend it in my garden (in the summer) or in front of my wood burner with a good film (in the winter)
What is your earliest childhood memory?
My mum filling up the washing up bowl for me to play in, outside on a summer’s day! Clearly we didn’t have a paddling pool!
Where do you like to shop in Beverley?
If I’m treating myself (which isn’t very often) I love to shop at Mimi!
However being on Beckside I do find Flemingate extremely handy [especially Wilko’s!] and I love Bay Tree Interiors for gifts!
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Ha ha ha... I’m not sure if you can print this!! I used to work at Britannia House in my late teens. After visiting the toilet I’d left my skirt tucked in my knickers. No one told me for ages and those office floors were vast!
And let’s not mention the knickers! I still cringe now! But I may have to think of another one... I’m sure there have been many!
Where is your favourite place in Yorkshire?
I love the coast... having been brought up by the sea (living in Sussex). There are some great coastlines in Yorkshire and a visit always blows the cobwebs away!
Have you a message for the people of Beverley?
Yes! Come to the Travellers Rest, relax and unwind in the lovely surroundings we have to offer, enjoy some good company, home cooked food, great coffee or perhaps treat yourself to an ale or some wine!
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A SLIPPER-wearing Porsche driver almost caused a head-on collision as she overtook on a blind bend near Bridlington, on her way to “pick her husband up from the pub”.
Driver Damian Hodgson was on the B1253 between Rudston and Bridlington when the woman, at the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne, put her foot down to overtake on the dangerous corner.
A still from the dashcam video
The dashcam footage shows the driver overtake Mr Hodgson, from nearby Carnaby, and then a Citroen in front, before seeing an oncoming Skoda.
The Skoda mounted the grass verge while the Porsche veered into the Citroen - leaving both damaged - before speeding away.
Mr Hodgson, 35, said: “We were in complete shock. We couldn’t believe what we were seeing.
“We were just getting up to the national speed limit and we were approaching a slow moving tractor and then the Porsche just came flying past. We genuinely thought it was a definite head-on collision.”
The drivers after the incident
Mr Hodgson, who had five passengers including his wife and children, aged two and five, stopped to speak to the Skoda driver, whose car was unharmed. A girl aged around 10 in the front passenger seat was in tears.
He continued on the road towards Bridlington when he saw the Porsche and Citroen drivers pulled to the side of the road.
Mr Hodgson said he stopped to see the elderly couple in the Citroen exchanging details with the Porsche driver.
He said: “The Porsche driver told me she thought she was going to die. She was shaking like a leaf and on the edge of crying as she knew she had done wrong. She was hugging the Citroen driver and was apologetic. She did tell me she always overtakes at that spot though. She said she was picking her husband up from the pub and was wearing a pair of slippers. It’s no excuse to be overtaking on a blind bend.”
The incident was the second Mr Hodgson has captured on his dashcam, after buying one 19 days ago following a crash on holiday in Florida.
He said: “It so easily could have been us. It is just not worth even thinking about though. With the width of my seven seater, if we were in the position of the Citroen, there would have been nowhere for the Porsche to have gone and it could have been fatal. If people do not have dash cams, then there is no evidence to what happened at the collision. I’m glad I’ve got mine now.”
He said he offered the footage of the incident, on August 14 at 5.15pm, to the drivers of the Skoda and Citroen for evidence, but both declined. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/terrifying-dashcam-footage-of-woman-driving-porsche-in-her-slippers-overtaking-on-blind-bend-near-bridlington-1-8071415 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/e4e80e99cc6444af4ea695e0bd32c12294c2763cf569015c6a75147b6c57c9f9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:48:27 | null | 2016-08-26T07:22:43 | As of last weekend, en estimated 100,000 hectares worth of cereals and oilseeds had been harvested across the UK following a week of mainly dry and bright weather. Since then however, little progress has been made although things do look slightly more promising for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthe-grain-column-with-emma-croft-1-8083989.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8083988.1471955015!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Grain Column with Emma Croft | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | As of last weekend, en estimated 100,000 hectares worth of cereals and oilseeds had been harvested across the UK following a week of mainly dry and bright weather. Since then however, little progress has been made although things do look slightly more promising for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.
According to the HGCA, ‘wheat was the main beneficiary of the recent good weather as it coincided nicely with crops reaching maturity’. They also estimate that around 45% of this year’s winter wheat crop is now safely in the shed. Locally, this figure is a little optimistic; I would estimate that around 25% has now been harvested.
Nationally, early yields have been in line with the five year average although there are some significant regional variations at this stage. Locally, yields are mixed but the majority of samples I have seen have achieved at least the five year average although many are struggling to see a repeat performance of last year.
Prices have been volatile over the last week or so and the London LIFFE wheat future trade screen appears to be fluctuating once again in accordance with the euro/pound /dollar exchange rates. Generally speaking, the value of the pound has strengthened over the last few days, hence the decline in new crop wheat values.
Elsewhere, concerns regarding both the quality / quantity of this year’s French and German wheat crops have continued.
German wheat output is now estimated in the region of 24 million tonnes – this is a 1.2 million reduction on the initial pre-harvest estimates and if realised, it would be the smallest crop seen for four years.
Over in France (Europe’s leading wheat exporter), exports of soft milling wheat to non-European countries are expected to fall by as much as 60% this season according to various French shipping companies.
However, the above is doing little to influence the market at the moment as market attention remains focused on the Black Sea wheat harvests.
This year’s Ukrainian wheat harvest is almost complete and according to the local authorities there, average yields are in the region of 4.28 tonnes per hectare, a slight increase on the 3.94 tonnes per hectare achieved last year. Elsewhere, Russia’s wheat harvest remains on track as a record breaker and local authorities there have this week updated their estimate to 69.5 million tonnes – this is slightly behind the 72 million tonnes estimated by the USDA in this month’s WASDE, but either figure would be a record for the country.
However, both storage and cash flow issues are a problem in Russia and this season’s wheat export campaign is expected to take off with a flying start; they could be fierce competition within the global market place until at least the New Year. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/the-grain-column-with-emma-croft-1-8083989 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/9dd00017a6959cf24b6cb70afd48006c5f2670dc2d8b3a2e56197b1e1911d3b7.json |
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We have 100 family tickets to be won - that's four tickets each - to either the day or night show of your choice in Millennium Square on August 6, 2016.
Check out the official web site for full details and how to buy tickets at www.summersounds.info
Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr A hitmakers The Hoosiers, plus Dancing In The Moonlight stars Toploader and support Jamie Gilder will perform at the first concert, from 11.30am to 2pm.
B’Witched, famed for their number one hits C'est la Vie, Rollercoaster, To You I Belong, and Blame It On The Weatherman, head up the night slot, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
Sharing the later bill is S Club Party, featuring Jo and Bradley from S Club 7, who topped the charts with songs including Bring It All Back and Don't Stop Movin, along with A Little Bit More stars 911, Damage and Sweet Female Attitude.
B'witched
Both shows, which are standing only and presented by Livewire Events, are in a specially-created outdoor arena complete with licensed bar and catering, in the heart of the city.
WIN FAMILY TICKETS
Tickets are still available at £20 each - details below - but we have 50 family tickets for the day show and the same for the night concert to be won, in a free entry draw by email or Twitter.
But hurry - we are giving away five family tickets for each show every hour throughout the day from Friday, August 5, 10am.
The Hoosiers
Please note, only one entry per person, per show, allowed every hour.
HOW TO ENTER
For your chance to win four tickets for the day time concert, to see The Hoosiers, Toplader and Jamie Gilder, email your full name, age, address, mobile, landline and email details, with #JPCompSSDAY in the subject field to info@summersounds.info
Or follow @GW1962 and retweet any of this #JPCompSSDAY tweets.
Toploader
For your chance to win four tickets for the night time concert, to see B’Witched, S Club Party, 911, Damage and Sweet Female Attitude, email your full name, age, address, mobile, landline and email details, with #JPCompSSNIGHT in the subject field to info@summersounds.info.
Or follow @GW1962 and retweet any of this #JPCompSSNIGHT tweets.
Gate for the daytime show open at 10.30am, with performances from 11.30am. Gates for the evening concert open at 6.30pm, first band on 7.30pm.
Please only enter if you can definitely attend.
Winners will be notified throughout the day and entry will be via guest list names on the gate.
Each family of four winning party must include at least one supervising adult. transport not included. Johnston Press usual terms and conditions apply, see www.johnstonpress.co.uk/competition
* Guarantee your tickets - buy now at www.summersounds.info also see whatson.leeds.gov.uk , call 0113 376 0318 or buy in person from City Centre Box Office at The Leeds Town Hall (open 10am -6pm Monday to Saturday).
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:21 | null | 2016-08-19T10:38:55 | Bishop Burton College graduates have higher than average employability rates, a new study has revealed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbishop-burton-graduates-find-jobs-across-the-country-1-8071233.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8071232.1471340372!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bishop Burton graduates find jobs across the country | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Bishop Burton College graduates have higher than average employability rates, a new study has revealed.
This year’s destination of leavers from higher education survey has found that Bishop Burton’s 2014/15 graduates are more likely to have secured employment or further study six months after graduating, than the national average.
The results, which were compiled by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), show that of those that graduated in 2015, more than 97 per cent are already in either in employment or have gone into further study – one of the highest success rates nationally and almost 10 per cent higher than the national average.
The study also revealed how far Bishop Burton alumni have travelled, with former students finding employment up and down the country – from Portsmouth in the south of England to as far north as the Scottish highlands.
Jeanette Dawson OBE, principal and chief executive of Bishop Burton College, said: “Bishop Burton prides itself on the quality of its teaching and outcomes for its students, so we are thrilled to find that our students have promising careers ahead of them when they leave the college.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/bishop-burton-graduates-find-jobs-across-the-country-1-8071233 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/732588448331084d9093f58564dd206598af2acd2a285dc744bf85c3825e9163.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:33 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:06 | THE day was sunny and very warm, made bearable by a cooling breeze blowing from the Trafalgar Square end. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyorkshire-are-left-indebted-to-andrew-hodd-and-azeem-rafiq-1-8085039.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8085038.1471983042!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire are left indebted to Andrew Hodd and Azeem Rafiq | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | THE day was sunny and very warm, made bearable by a cooling breeze blowing from the Trafalgar Square end.
Thunder flies clung to the skin until they were swept away with sweaty hands or else flicked off – Subbuteo-like – with sticky fingers.
Spectators sat in shirt-sleeves and sun hats, occasionally raising a drink to their lips or slurping at ice creams, while seagulls squawked and circled the ground, looking for remnants of discarded food.
For much of the long and lazy afternoon, the pin-striped deckchairs in front of the West Stand marquee were vacant as important people enjoyed an extended lunch, occasionally popping their heads outside to check the scoreboard on the popular bank.
All the sights and sounds of Scarborough were present for the start of the 130th Festival, just as they have always been, and the cricket itself was of compelling character.
After half-an-hour’s play, Yorkshire were 21-0 after Notts, the bottom club, took up the right of the visiting side to field first.
Half-an-hour before lunch, Yorkshire, the second-placed club, had sunk to 51-6 after insipid batting and inspired work from medium-pacer Steven Mullaney had nipped out three of the wickets and effected a run-out.
A seventh-wicket stand of 132 in 34 overs between Andrew Hodd (96no) and Azeem Rafiq (74) stopped the bleeding, and even inspired a recovery back to rude health as both made their highest scores of the season, Hodd also making his highest score for Yorkshire.
The wicketkeeper deserved a century, but was left stranded when the hosts were dismissed for 282 deep into the evening session, Notts reaching stumps on 38-2.
On a day when 4,979 spectators gathered in glorious sunshine, it was pertinent to ponder initially who was not playing as much as who was.
Yorkshire were without Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid and David Willey due to international calls, while captain Andrew Gale failed a fitness test on a sore back, with Gary Ballance leading the club for the first time in the Championship.
Gale, who has struggled for runs, therefore missed out at a ground where he has scored 1,372 of them in 19 first-class games at 49, including a career-best 272 when these sides last met in the Championship here in 2013.
For their part, Notts were without pace bowlers Stuart Broad (ankle), Jake Ball (international duty) and Harry Gurney (hip), with the visitors handing a debut to 19-year-old batsman Tom Moores, son of former England head coach Peter Moores, the Notts’ coaching consultant.
Despite their depleted bowling resources, Notts could hardly have wished for a better morning session.
There was a strong element of luck about the first wicket, Adam Lyth run-out at the non-striker’s end when Mullaney deflected a drive from Alex Lees on to the stumps.
But there was nothing fortuitous thereafter as Lees pushed at one from Mullaney and was caught at third slip, Jake Lehmann was caught at second slip driving at Mullaney, and Ballance went lbw to Luke Fletcher playing across his pads.
When Tim Bresnan padded up to Mullaney and Jack Leaning followed a wide delivery from Brett Hutton and was caught at third slip, Yorkshire were 51-6 and in disarray.
But Hodd and Rafiq added 46 in seven overs before lunch, and then they frustrated the visitors in the afternoon, Notts failing to build on their earlier good work.
Rafiq, who has a first-class hundred to his name, gradually grew in confidence to the extent that he contemptuously thumped Hutton for four over mid-on towards the Peasholm Park end.
When he chipped the next ball for four just over a leaping Fletcher at mid-on, Rafiq had his third first-class fifty from 75 balls with eight boundaries, a fitting way to mark a day when he was officially re-presented with his county cap – along with Leaning – by the Yorkshire president, John Hampshire.
It took an apparently controversial decision from Neil Mallender to send him on his way, the umpire adjudging him lbw to Samit Patel, a wicket swiftly followed by that of Steve Patterson, who went lbw to Imran Tahir.
Hodd breezed past his previous best for Yorkshire of 68 not out against Somerset at Taunton three years ago, and he added 88 for the ninth-wicket in 21 overs with Jack Brooks, who contributed 48 from 66 balls with seven fours and a six, Brooks chopping on to Hutton.
When Ryan Sidebottom was lbw to Hutton nine balls later, Hodd was left agonisingly short of a fifth first-class hundred, having faced 185 balls and struck 10 fours.
Notts lost a wicket to the seventh ball of their reply when Brooks pinned Jake Libby lbw, and they would have been 1-2 had Leaning taken a low chance at third slip offered by Moores off Sidebottom.
But Bresnan had Moores caught at second slip by Lyth in the final over as Yorkshire completed a fine fightback.
Scoreboard: Page 22. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-are-left-indebted-to-andrew-hodd-and-azeem-rafiq-1-8085039 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/3d26cd88c65d7f3d78f900525c32e2eec0f5e047437695db8e3e82a7e77a36d4.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:37 | null | 2016-08-24T20:01:18 | THERE is a fine line between wanting Yorkshire to do well but not wanting them to do so well that it cuts short a visit to Scarborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyorkshire-v-notts-seaside-air-leaves-gary-ballance-in-mood-to-play-on-1-8086935.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8086934.1472065259!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire v Notts: Seaside air leaves Gary Ballance in mood to play on | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | THERE is a fine line between wanting Yorkshire to do well but not wanting them to do so well that it cuts short a visit to Scarborough.
Such concerns must have crossed the minds of the Yorkshire crowd yesterday when the hosts were busy ripping through the Notts’ batting line-up with the ease of piranhas devouring their victims.
But after dismissing Notts for 94 on the stroke of lunch, after they had started day two on 38-2 in reply to their own first-innings 282, Yorkshire chose not to enforce the follow-on despite a lead of 188, thereby ensuring that the game could not be over inside two days, which had seemed eminently plausible.
As owners of local guest houses and hostelries no doubt turned cartwheels of joy, so too did those Yorkshire members who adore it at North Marine Road, with 84 per cent of them having voted in a recent survey conducted by the club to retain two Championship games there from next season.
With Yorkshire having to take one match away from Headingley or Scarborough due to changes to the fixture list, it can be taken as read that the decision will come down in the seaside town’s favour, but that is not to say that many of those Scarborough devotees were not a little baffled as to why Yorkshire – their bowlers fresh and their opponents fragile – opted to increase their lead in glorious sunshine.
It is the modern way, of course, not to enforce, and it is unlikely to make a jot of difference to the result, with Yorkshire set to close the gap to five points on leaders Middlesex with a win here, and Notts looking every inch like relegation material.
Yorkshire followed up with 200-4 in 61 overs in their second innings, Gary Ballance, the captain, scoring an unbeaten 75 to stretch the lead to a lofty 388.
Even with dodgy weather forecast today, Yorkshire’s fourth Championship victory of the season would seem as much of a formality as high and low tide.
Regardless of the question as to whether to enforce, that Yorkshire were even in a position to do so was tribute to a rousing recovery from 51-6 on day one.
Magnificent contributions from Andrew Hodd, Azeem Rafiq and Jack Brooks were mainly responsible for a revival completed by Yorkshire’s four-pronged pace attack of Brooks, Ryan Sidebottom, Tim Bresnan and Steve Patterson, who needed just 25.5 overs on the second morning to winkle out the last eight wickets.
The tone was set – as it so often is – by the venerable Sidebottom, who belied his 38 years with a splendid exhibition of swing bowling from the Peasholm Park end to take 3-5 in 12 balls and reduce Notts to 52-5.
Michael Lumb, the former Yorkshire batsman, was drawn forward and caught behind by one that shaped away; Steven Mullaney was lbw playing across the line; and Samit Patel was caught upper-cutting high to Bresnan at first slip.
Sidebottom would have had a fourth wicket with the score on 59 but Bresnan dropped a low chance at first slip, with Brendan Taylor not then off the mark.
But it was only a temporary setback for a Yorkshire side who made equally light work of the mid-to-lower order.
Chris Read miscued an attempted pull off Brooks to cover; Brett Hutton edged Brooks low to Adam Lyth at second slip; Taylor’s luck finally ran out when he played on an attempted drive off Patterson; Luke Wood flashed in foolhardy fashion at Bresnan and was caught behind, and an innings caked in collective embarrassment ended when Luke Fletcher helped Bresnan to Jack Leaning at third slip.
That Yorkshire would bat again was betrayed by the sight of openers Lyth and Alex Lees sprinting off the ground to strap on their pads, and they safely negotiated the one over that remained before lunch.
After the break, the cricket grew steadily soporific as the 5,000 crowd watched Yorkshire increase their lead in the way of builders systematically adding bricks to a house.
Lees added 30 bricks before he was lbw to Hutton, ending a first-wicket stand of 72, and Lyth followed shortly after for 41, caught and bowled by Wood off a leading edge.
Lehmann and Ballance added 61 in 22 overs before Lehmann slogged Samit Patel straight up in the air to Wood at mid-on.
Ballance, dropped on 20 when he pulled Fletcher to a diving Tom Moores at mid-wicket, advanced to a 113-ball half-century that included eight fours, and Leaning helped him add 57 before being stumped.
Play was halted seven overs early due to bad light with swooping seagulls ready to reclaim the outfield once the cricketers had left for the evening. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-v-notts-seaside-air-leaves-gary-ballance-in-mood-to-play-on-1-8086935 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/2c6f58c1f1ff122013c1b56af03bda7af2eb0b6826fc588c6b0d9f74bf5b63e3.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:45:58 | null | 2016-08-27T10:51:54 | At last the wind has changed and we’ve got the thing that dreams are made of (for birdwatchers) – a strong easterly blowing in off the North Sea. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftophiil-low-nature-reserve-column-with-richard-hampshire-1-8082426.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8082425.1471873977!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tophiil Low Nature Reserve column with Richard Hampshire | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | At last the wind has changed and we’ve got the thing that dreams are made of (for birdwatchers) – a strong easterly blowing in off the North Sea.
The reason for this is that now the arctic nights are closing in, the wading birds are on the move. Generally we can always bank upon a number of green and common sandpipers breeding in the north of the UK to stop off at our well-stocked muddy marshes on their way south, but if we get easterlies it holds greater promise.
The first to arrive was a pectoral sandpiper; so named for the distinctive band across its breast which generally hail from North America.
It could have come off the westerly winds the preceding week, but as four arrived in the UK all on the east coast it is thought it has come from Siberia across the top of Asia.
It’s the first at Yorkshire Water’s Tophill Low Nature Reserve for six years and has remained a week – much better than the 10 minutes last time.
The weekend also saw four curlew sandpipers drop in, so named for their decurved bill like a miniature curlew.
They are uncommon though this year many hundreds have dropped in down the eastern UK – a welcome bird and the first for four years. That said the winds for the coming week look spectacular – an easterly straight out of the Baltic for the bank holiday!
Yorkshire Water’s Tophill Low Nature Reserve is located four miles from the A164 at Watton and is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
Admission £3.30 adults and £1.50 concessions, for more information visit www.tophilllow.blogspot.com or follow us on twitter @tophilllow. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/tophiil-low-nature-reserve-column-with-richard-hampshire-1-8082426 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/a4d20bf8103ab2c2166257e8b296d85bc642b76d78aed571a26e3c48c111d206.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:31 | null | 2016-08-19T17:00:29 | ONE man who deserves plenty of credit for Yorkshire’s progress to Finals Day is Alex Lees. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ft20-finals-day-adam-lyth-s-knock-the-spark-for-yorkshire-s-white-ball-momentum-alex-lees-1-8078722.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8078721.1471684015!/image/image.jpg | en | null | T20 Finals Day: Adam Lyth’s knock the spark for Yorkshire’s white-ball momentum - Alex Lees | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | ONE man who deserves plenty of credit for Yorkshire’s progress to Finals Day is Alex Lees.
The 23-year-old opening batsman, who took over the leadership of Yorkshire’s one-day sides last December, has helped mastermind a stunning turnaround in form which sees Yorkshire as favourites with most bookmakers to lift the trophy.
As a young and inexperienced captain, Lees must have felt the pressure of Yorkshire’s poor start to the tournament more than most.
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But he has shown great character and maturity to help get their campaign back on track, and he said he is relishing the chance to lead them out at Edgbaston today.
“Definitely. It’s always an honour to represent the White Rose, so the opportunity to lead the side in a Finals Day is massive,” said Lees, who is Yorkshire’s youngest full-time limited overs captain having taken over the role from Championship leader Andrew Gale.
“I’ve not been to a Finals Day as a player before, but I have watched a few on television.
“The atmosphere is always electric, and I can’t wait to get out there and, hopefully, we can play some good cricket and entertain the crowd.”
Yorkshire go into today’s event with confidence high after seven wins in their last eight T20 games.
Lees attributes the transformation to the players discovering a sense of belief.
“We were obviously disappointed with the early-season results, but we never felt that we were far away from playing some very good cricket,” said Lees.
“I think the turning point in our white-ball cricket this season was Lythy’s (Adam Lyth) knock against Northants at Scarborough (in the Royal London Cup).
“He played with real freedom that day, and that has given the rest of the squad confidence to go out and express themselves in both competitions.
“We’ve got a lot of talented players, and everyone understands their roles and we’ve backed ourselves and taken a very positive approach, looking to put as much pressure as possible on the opposition.
“Hopefully, we can take take approach into the semi-final against Durham.”
Lees is expecting a tough test against a Durham team boosted by the return of England’s Ben Stokes. But he believes that his own side have more than enough firepower to beat them.
“Durham are a very good side with some very experienced players who know their games inside out,” said Lees.
“We will have to play very well to defeat them and to progress to the final, but we know that we have the players on the day to do just that.
“We’ve been playing some great T20 cricket at just the right time, and I’m confident in the strength of our team. Everyone’s been contributing, and it’s a proper team effort to get to this stage.”
No-one has contributed more than Lees, who is Yorkshire’s leading run-scorer in the tournament with 272 at 22.66.
He is just ahead of David Willey, who has hit 269 runs at 29.88, while Lyth, Jack Leaning and Kane Williamson have also scored more than 200 runs for the county in this year’s competition, with Williamson having featured briefly as an overseas player before rejoining New Zealand for international action.
Tim Bresnan leads Yorkshire’s wicket-taking list with 20 at 16.20, with spinners Adil Rashid (14 at 18.85) and Azeem Rafiq (13 at 18.69) coming next on the chart.
“I feel like I’ve been hitting the ball nicely all season,” said Lees, who made 85 and 114 not out in the draw against Lancashire in the County Championship at Old Trafford last week.
“It was nice to get some runs in the Roses game, and, hopefully, I can take that form into the semi-final.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/t20-finals-day-adam-lyth-s-knock-the-spark-for-yorkshire-s-white-ball-momentum-alex-lees-1-8078722 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/c5f70e325daeff13ec34d24bdf314e9a7a1985a034fca4ea7d80bcced79a1577.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:38 | null | 2016-08-18T15:43:48 | On Monday I drove up through the Howardian Hills to visit a lovely couple in the village of Hovingham, who had very generously offered me some ties for my craft work. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fwolds-diary-with-sue-woodcock-1-8064399.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8064398.1470926644!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wolds Diary with Sue Woodcock | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | On Monday I drove up through the Howardian Hills to visit a lovely couple in the village of Hovingham, who had very generously offered me some ties for my craft work.
Hovingham is a beautiful and charming village surrounded by glorious countryside, which is a myriad of colours at the moment.
As I drove I was delighted by swathes of purple rosebay willowherb, contrasted by the rich golden colour of the ripe corn, which in turn was scattered by the ruby red of poppies and with a backdrop of lush green hedges and trees.
Then there is the brilliant yellow of ragwort beside the roads.
This maybe a dangerous pest, so far as livestock is concerned, but it is striking.
There are the wonderful hues of nature wherever you look.
Having met the couple and their two delightful dogs I came back through Malton, where I stopped and did a bit of shopping and then the next day I went over to Ripley Castle, where the Harrogate Talking Newspaper for the Blind is recorded. I occasionally contribute to this.
Having done my stint there, I drove back through Knaresborough, and passed the signs to Mother Shipton’s Cave, which I have never actually visited despite being a potholer for years and being fascinated by caves.
I drove up to the gates, paid my fee and set off on the magnificent wooded walk beside the River Nidd. The trees are astoundingly beautiful and there is every facility for families, with a fine playground.
The cave itself is interesting and I even made a wish at the wishing well.
The calcifying pool is fascinating as is the waterfall under it.
The whole experience was, for, me a real treat. I invested in the book of Mother Shipton’s Prophecies and it makes for very interesting reading.
Having indulged myself with such a treat, the next day I tackled clearing the garden and made a new bed.
Between dog walks this was the task for a couple of days.
On Friday I went over to Flockton, not far from Huddersfield, to collect some Zwartbles fleeces kindly offered to me by a lady and gentleman who have a smallholding there.
As I approached the area I was impressed by the magnificence of the Emley Moor Mast nearby.
I had a coffee and delicious cake with my hosts, made friends with their five dogs, including Rhodesian ridgebacks and a French Bulldog.
They showed me their sheep and I was able to admire their chickens – Rhode Island reds and some bantams – before being entranced by their Indian Runner ducks.
Having had a wonderful hour there, I left and decided to follow the sign for the National Mining Museum nearby.
It was, I decided, my week for treats and I pulled in and had a ride on the little train, went to an interesting show about the history of the Davy lamp, one of which I have an early example of.
I booked myself in for a trip underground and having handed over anything that was dangerous, like electronic items, I was provided with a helmet and light and a group of about 20 of us descended down into the coal mine.
Our guide, Dave, was really good and made it a very interesting tour filled with history and science.
The only thing that spoiled it for me was the way some of the children in the group behaved, flashing their lights into the eyes of everyone else and shouting and screeching while our guide was talking.
Once up on the surface I had a good stroll around the centre and I think it is a superb adventure for well-behaved children and a very reasonable price for a great day.
As I drove away and got on to the M1, the clutch on my car went and I was in trouble.
I managed to get off the motorway and found somewhere off the road to park and was rescued by the RAC, who sent a breakdown truck.
The driver, Josh, was such a nice young man and soon he was bringing me and my car home, and even dropped the car off at my garage. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/wolds-diary-with-sue-woodcock-1-8064399 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/42e9a86102aafbc3a7c1e75c9001b8400f31bcb4b2b38ca7fdf12592ea8c142f.json |
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:41 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:45 | MARTYN MOXON believes the pain of Yorkshire’s defeat in the final of the 2012 T20 competition can help spur them on to go one better this time. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ft20-finals-day-yorkshire-inspired-by-their-past-failures-1-8079677.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8079674.1471684004!/image/image.jpg | en | null | T20 Finals Day: Yorkshire inspired by their past failures | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | MARTYN MOXON believes the pain of Yorkshire’s defeat in the final of the 2012 T20 competition can help spur them on to go one better this time.
Yorkshire lost by 10 runs to Hampshire in the final at Cardiff on their only previous appearance at Finals Day.
Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq
They have waited a long time to erase the memory of that setback, and director of cricket Moxon feels it will drive the players on at Edgbaston today.
“It was tough losing that final, and it whetted the appetite to try and win the tournament in the future,” said Moxon.
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“Clearly it’s taken longer than we would have liked to get back there, and I think it’s a great opportunity for us, given the team that we’ve got on paper, to go one step further and hopefully win the competition.
“With our England players available, we’ve got a very good team, but clearly it’s about what happens on the day.
“T20, in particular, is all about how you perform on the day, and there’s four good teams involved, each of which is capable of winning it.”
Yorkshire take on Durham in the second semi-final at 2.30pm. Notts and Northants meet in the first semi at 11am, with the final taking place at 6.45pm.
“Durham are a very good team,” said Moxon.
“They’ve got match-winners in the likes of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood.
“We’ve got to be at our very best and, if we are, we can certainly beat them and hopefully go all the way and win the thing.
“The T20 is something we haven’t won before, so it’s important to us, and it would be nice to get that monkey off our backs.”
That Yorkshire even have a chance of erasing the memory of 2012 is a minor miracle given that they were bottom of the North Group at the halfway stage.
Yorkshire won only one of their opening seven games before winning six of their last seven to reach the quarter-finals.
“T20 is all about finding a method and I think that we’ve found it,” said Moxon.
“It’s taken hard work and, to a certain extent, failure for us to find it, because clearly the things that we were doing at the start of the competition weren’t working.
“From a batting point of view, we’ve worked on the areas in which we’re trying to strike the ball. They’re much better areas now.
“We’d found ourselves getting into trouble by playing too square of the wicket, so, as a consequence, we are hitting the ball a lot straighter now.
“It’s probably taken too long to change and rectify, but that’s been the biggest thing as far as the batting is concerned.
“Bowling-wise, having the skills that are required, the change-ups, and having the ability to bowl the change-ups (different deliveries) that are needed at various times in the innings, we’ve got better at that as well.
“As for our fielding, I think that’s been outstanding generally.”
Moxon was particularly pleased with Yorkshire’s fielding when Glamorgan were clinically beaten by 90 runs in the quarter-final in Cardiff.
David Willey laid the platform with a swashbuckling 79, proving again why Yorkshire were so keen to sign him last winter to improve their white-ball cricket, and the bowlers did the rest in a fine team performance.
“We brought our A-game to the quarter-final,” said Moxon.
“We were outstanding in the field, as good as you can get, and the ruthless way we went about our business was superb.
“David Willey set the tone with the bat, and we signed him precisely because we wanted to improve our one-day form immediately.
“Long-term he can have an impact in red-ball cricket too, but he’s made a big difference to our T20 side.”
Another player who has made a big difference is Azeem Rafiq, the off-spinner who returned to the club in mid-season after almost two years out of the professional game.
It is no coincidence that Yorkshire’s T20 resurgence can be traced back to Rafiq’s arrival.
“It has been a team effort to get to Finals Day, but Rafiq has done exceptionally well and he’s a great competitor,” said Moxon.
“He creates a buzz in the field as well as bringing his bowling skill, and he’s been a big factor in our improvement.
“Bottom line is, we’ve worked really hard to try to find the right method in T20.
“There’s been a lot of frustrations along the way, a lot of disappointments, and hopefully the lads can get some silverware now to show for their hard work.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:23 | null | 2016-08-22T06:00:48 | YORKSHIRE’s dream of winning the treble is over, but first team coach Jason Gillespie insisted that his players will come back fighting as they target the next best prize of a league and cup double. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyorkshire-vow-to-hit-back-after-t20-defeat-1-8081295.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8081292.1471816793!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire vow to hit back after T20 defeat | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | YORKSHIRE’s dream of winning the treble is over, but first team coach Jason Gillespie insisted that his players will come back fighting as they target the next best prize of a league and cup double.
Yorkshire failed in their attempt to win the NatWest T20 Blast for the first time when they lost by seven runs to Durham in the semi-final at Edgbaston on Saturday.
However, Gillespie’s men are still in the hunt for a hat-trick of County Championships and they are through to the Royal London Cup semi-finals for a second successive season, with Yorkshire determined to put behind them their T20 heartbreak.
“We were bitterly disappointed to lose the T20 semi,” said Gillespie, “but there’s still everything to play for in the next few weeks.
“We’re still in the 50-over comp and the Championship, and we’ll dust ourselves down and crack on.
“We can look back on the T20 campaign by and large with a lot of pride, considering the way that we started the tournament (Yorkshire won only one of their first seven games before winning six of the last seven to reach the knockout stages).
“It’s a tough one to take, losing the semi, but there’s still plenty to fight for in the next few weeks, and I know that the lads will bounce back strongly.”
Yorkshire came up against a world-class display from England pace bowler Mark Wood, who captured a T20 career-best 4-25 from four overs after Durham scored 156-6 in the second semi-final, Northants beating Nottinghamshire by eight runs in the first semi-final.
Wood twice took two wickets in three balls – including the key scalps of England batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Gary Ballance – after Ben Stokes had earlier top-scored with 56 on his return to the Durham side after a calf injury.
“Mark Wood bowled beautifully,” said Gillespie, with Wood following that performance with 1-25 in the final against Northants, who went on to take the trophy with a four-wicket win.
“We were going along quite nicely and then we lost two quick wickets (Bairstow and Ballance), and we didn’t quite recover from that.
“I certainly felt that it was a gettable total, especially with the strength and depth of our batting line-up, and we should have chased those down.
“We can look at all sorts of reasons as to why that didn’t happen, but the facts are that we didn’t get the runs and Durham played very well.”
With hindsight, Gillespie felt that Yorkshire might have made more of an effort to see off Wood, although that was clearly easier said than done.
The 26-year-old right-armer, who only recently returned to action after ankle surgery, was bowling at 90mph and he would have been a handful for any opposition.
“Maybe we just needed to soak up the pressure a little bit more and get through his (Wood’s) spell, knowing that he only had four of the 20 overs, and maybe there are some lessons to be learned there,” said Gillespie, whose side take on Surrey in the semi-finals of the Royal London Cup at Headingley on Sunday.
“We just weren’t able to win the key moments, and Wood took the wind out of our sails.
“Any cricket watcher could see that he was used very well by the captain; he was brought on to take wickets and put the pressure on us, which is exactly what happened.”
Yorkshire captain Alex Lees echoed Gillespie’s sentiments at the end of an encouraging T20 campaign for the club overall, with Yorkshire having only once previously reached Finals Day.
Lees hit the second-highest score of 22 on a day when Adam Lyth (64) led the Yorkshire chase.
“Woody tipped the scales, and when you twice get two wickets in one over, it certainly puts the opposition on the back foot,” said Lees.
“We’re bitterly disappointed, and I just think that we lacked somebody in the middle order to make a contribution.
“Overall, we had a good tournament after everyone had written us off after the first few games, and we showed strength of character to come back and qualify and reach Finals Day. That’s testament to the group of players that we have, and the lads’ work ethic and prep was second to none.”
Attention now returns to the Championship, with Yorkshire going into tomorrow’s game against Notts at Scarborough in second place in Division One, 26 points behind Middlesex with a game in hand.
Finals’ Day report: Page 9. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-vow-to-hit-back-after-t20-defeat-1-8081295 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/557068704d1f123d0b37585fc343040613af7c1fb08b6afd71377964aeb7e282.json |
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"Alice Evans"
] | 2016-08-31T12:47:34 | null | 2016-08-31T12:40:17 | BY LISTENING to her cakes and dancing constantly while cooking, Conisbrough’s Val Stones made it through the first episode of Bake Off - but tonight the pressure is on again. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fgreat-british-bake-off-will-yorkshire-lass-val-crumble-on-biscuit-week-1-8097892.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8097891.1472643594!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Great British Bake Off: Will Yorkshire lass Val crumble on biscuit week? | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | BY LISTENING to her cakes and dancing constantly while cooking, Conisbrough’s Val Stones made it through the first episode of Bake Off - but tonight the pressure is on again.
It’s biscuit week and Val and her ten fellow remaining contestants will have to bake impressive signature dishes, technical challenges and showstoppers to stay in the competition.
The 66-year-old retired headteacher lives in Yeovil with husband Ian, but she is originally from Conisbrough, Doncaster, so we’ve claimed her as our own.
She delighted viewers with her odd baking tactics on BBC One last Wednesday.
Val exercises at the same time as cooking, lifting alternate feet off the ground as she’s mixing cake batter, or using the baking tray as a weight by lifting it above her head as it cools.
She also listens to her cakes, as she explained to the cameras during the first challenge of the contest, the signature bake.
Holding her precious sponge to her ear, she paused for a moment before saying: “And they’re not ready.
“They sing. And they say ‘I’m not ready, I’m not ready!’”
It’s not all singing and dancing though.
Although we know from last week that she makes a great mirror glaze chocolate genoise sponge, what if biscuits speak a different language to cakes so she can’t hear when they’re ready?
Or maybe her over-enthusiastic dancing will lead to a disaster - last week she dropped a whole rack of delicate decorative petals on the floor of the Bake Off tent.
I’m nervous for her. After all, biscuit week was full of surprises in 2015.
The star baker from week one, Marie Campbell, was sent home from the competition after forgetting to turn the oven on in the technical challenge.
(Iced) fingers crossed this won’t happen to our Val.
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:27 | null | 2016-08-18T05:14:50 | ALEX LEES is confident that Yorkshire can complete the next piece in the jigsaw as they continue their quest for an historic treble. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fkent-v-yorkshire-everything-is-now-falling-into-place-for-yorkshire-believes-confident-captain-1-8075007.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8075006.1471469372!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kent v Yorkshire: Everything is now falling into place for Yorkshire believes confident captain | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | ALEX LEES is confident that Yorkshire can complete the next piece in the jigsaw as they continue their quest for an historic treble.
Lees’s men face Kent in the quarter-final of the Royal London Cup at Canterbury today (2pm start).
Yorkshire are also in the hunt to win the County Championship and the NatWest T20 Blast, lying second in the Championship – 26 points behind leaders Middlesex with a game in hand – and through to T20 Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday.
“It’s another chance for us to go a step closer (to the treble), and I’m confident that we can give a good account of ourselves at Kent,” said Lees.
“When you’re still alive in all three competitions at this stage of the season, it’s obviously an exciting time for players and spectators, and it could all come together for us quite nicely.
“But there’s a lot of hard work ahead, and we’ll need a bit of luck along the way.
“We can only do what we’ve been doing all season, which is to go about our business game by game.”
Lees believes a good result today would be the perfect boost going into Finals Day.
But he is under no illusion as to the size of the task.
“Kent are a very good one-day team,” he said.
“They’ve got some talented and dangerous players, and we’ll have to play very well.
“But we’re going down there with a strong team ourselves, and it would be nice to take a win from the quarter-final into T20 Finals Day, which would give us a lot of confidence.”
Yorkshire have England stars Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Gary Ballance available for today’s match and also Finals Day, with Root and Bairstow then rejoining England for the one-day series against Pakistan.
Their presence will strengthen a Yorkshire team that have played some excellent one-day cricket of late, not least in the T20 Blast.
Having been bottom of the North Group at halfway, Yorkshire won six of their last seven matches to reach the quarter-finals.
They then produced one of their best displays of the summer to thrash Glamorgan by 90 runs in Cardiff to set up a semi-final against Durham at Finals Day.
“It was a brilliant win in Cardiff, and it would be great if we could produce a repeat performance against Durham,” said Lees.
“Durham have got Stokesy back (Ben Stokes), which will obviously strengthen them, but we’ve got our England lads, too, and it’s going to be a cracking game.
“We’ve been playing some great T20 cricket at just the right time, and I’m confident in the strength of the team and the cricket that we’re playing.
“Everyone’s been contributing, and it’s a real team effort to get to this stage.”
Yorkshire looked down and out when they were struggling in the group phase, but Lees insists that he never lost faith.
He always felt that a talented squad would come back fighting.
“Everybody was writing us off after the first few games, but we always had that sense of belief that if we got a couple of wins under our belt, then we could get on a roll,” he added.
“We just needed a few wins to get some confidence, and look what that’s done for us.
“It was a frustrating start to the tournament, there’s no doubt about that, but we were confident in our tactics and selections, and I always had the belief in the lads.
“I always believed in the ability that we have in the dressing room, and once we got on that roll, we’ve been hard to stop.”
Yorkshire (from): Bairstow, Ballance, Bresnan, Hodd, Leaning, Lees (capt), Lyth, Patterson, Plunkett, Rafiq, Rashid, Rhodes, Root, Waite, Willey. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/kent-v-yorkshire-everything-is-now-falling-into-place-for-yorkshire-believes-confident-captain-1-8075007 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/6891aff17d0cc036a107011e8531173b6f58234227b3a84a3089d69749649076.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:41 | null | 2016-08-25T09:03:23 | Talented Bishop Burton College Florists have claimed gold awards at two prestigious RHS shows. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbudding-florists-blooming-great-success-at-rhs-events-1-8083349.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8083348.1471939444!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Budding florists’ blooming great success at RHS events | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Talented Bishop Burton College Florists have claimed gold awards at two prestigious RHS shows.
Shortly after securing a prestigious Gold award at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show, six floristry students have done it again and won a highly coveted title at RHS Tatton Park.
The ‘Future Florist of the Year’ award means the team automatically qualifies to compete at the world’s most prestigious flower show, RHS Chelsea, in July 2017.
This is the first time Bishop Burton College will be represented in the renowned show.
The students, all second year foundation degree floristry students, used Rio Carnival as their inspiration, creating a floral costume masterpiece inspired by the Brazilian spectacle.
Featuring exotic flora and fauna including orchids grown locally, the team of students took 10 weeks to prepare the display, hand-drawing each element of the complicated design.
The intricate build took over 100 hours to complete, and used more than 20,000 different flowers as part of the design.
Constructed and dressed prior to the event, the students had just six hours to put the colossal installation in place, remove any damaged materials and add all final touches.
Rules of the show stipulate that only three students and one tutor could work on the stand at any time, so the team worked in hourly shifts to ensure all the students participated and the display was completed in time.
The team was praised by the judges on their exquisite design and use of colour, their superb interpretation of the brief and their excellent workmanship and attention to detail. The team scored the highest grade ever recorded at the event – a stunning 87.5/100.
Bishop Burton College principal Jeanette Dawson OBE, said: “I’m exceptionally proud of the ladies and their achievement at the various shows this year.
“They have literally put in hundreds of hours outside of their studies to create these phenomenal designs and their hard work has paid off.
“I’m looking forward to what they create for Chelsea Flower Show next year– here’s hoping it will be another ‘Best in Show’.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/budding-florists-blooming-great-success-at-rhs-events-1-8083349 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/246b2c756af9dc42e5eb70f5e5c44d50f61980882a6be1aa48c14e956a029def.json |
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T14:47:03 | null | 2016-08-23T10:54:35 | Yorkshire moved to within five points of County Championship leaders Middlesex after wrapping up a resounding 305-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Scarborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-day-four-tim-bresnan-s-career-best-return-in-white-rose-victory-1-8083613.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8090940.1472219728!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire (day four): Tim Bresnan’s career-best return in White Rose victory | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Yorkshire moved to within five points of County Championship leaders Middlesex after wrapping up a resounding 305-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Scarborough.
Knowing a victory was needed to keep pace at the top of the table in what was their game in hand on their main title rivals, the White Rose county backed up Gary Ballance’s decision not to follow-on on Wednesday by securing the win early in the afternoon session.
Tim Bresnan celebrates the wicket of Nottinghamshire's Jake Libby at Scarborough on day three. Picture: Dave Williams
They needed just 34.3 overs to claim the final seven wickets as the visitors were bowled out for 146 chasing 452 to win and leave their own hopes of survival in Division One hanging in the balance.
They remain rooted bottom to the bottom of the table with three matches to play while Yorkshire stay second and well in the hunt for a third successive Championship title.
Despite heavy rain for much of the evening on the east coast, play got under way on time thanks in no part to the decision to transport the club’s ‘Blotter’ from Headingley to North Marine Road in the early hours of the morning.
The machine spent two hours drying the outfield, and Tim Bresnan was soon reaping the rewards as he had Tom Moores (41) caught by Adam Lyth at second slip from just the fourth ball of the morning.
Having taken two wickets in an over on the previous day, Bresnan continued his fine form with the ball, with Samit Patel the next to succumb to the England all-rounder as he feathered an edge through to wicketkeeper Andrew Hodd.
Notts captain Chris Read fared little better as Bresnan picked up his fifth wicket, Jake Lehman the catcher at fourth slip, but Brendan Taylor and Brett Hutton were able to forge a partnership to see Notts through to lunch.
The pair added 47 for the seventh wicket, but just three balls after the interval they were parted as Ryan Sidebottom found Hutton’s outside edge and Hodd took the simplest of catches.
That sparked a lower order collapse, as Brendan Taylor (38) pushed a wide ball from Jack Brooks to Alex Lees at cover and Luke Fletcher was bowled from the very next ball to leave Notts on the brink of defeat.
Imran Tahir was able to survive the hat-trick delivery, but he faced just three more deliveries before fending Brooks off to Lees at short-leg as the final four wickets fell in just three-and-a-half overs after lunch.
Bresnan finished with career best figures of 5-36 and his best in any first-class match across the two innings of eight for 51. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-day-four-tim-bresnan-s-career-best-return-in-white-rose-victory-1-8083613 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/5198b79e7eea2e74093d3aa877242c5290ee64ef5157e28949ec03a789ca39e3.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:48:04 | null | 2016-08-30T16:56:52 | AFTER five successful years at the helm, Yorkshire’s first-team coach, Jason Gillespie, this week revealed he would be leaving the club at the end of this season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fcrickettalk-end-of-an-era-as-jason-gillespie-prepares-to-exit-yorkshire-ccc-1-8096457.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8096453.1472572584!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CricketTalk: End of an era as Jason Gillespie prepares to exit Yorkshire CCC | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | AFTER five successful years at the helm, Yorkshire’s first-team coach, Jason Gillespie, this week revealed he would be leaving the club at the end of this season.
During his time at Headingley, he has overseen a period of tremendous success for the club, inheriting a team that had been relegated to Division Two of the County Championship before transforming them into an outfit capable of earning promotion back to the top tier at the first time of asking.
HHEADING HOME: Yorkshire first-team coach, Jason Gillespie. Picture: Simon Hulme
After finishing second in their first year back in Division One - pipped to the title they hadn’t won since in 2001 by Durham – they returned to the top of the tree two years in succession.
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Now, with four games remaining Yorkshire are still well-placed to make it three titles in a row and send Gillespie back home to South Australia on a perfect high.
The YP’s Chris Waters joins host Phil Harrison to discuss Gillespie’s departure, as well as reflecting on his time at the club and how his exit on Yorkshire CCC will impact on the club going forward. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/crickettalk-end-of-an-era-as-jason-gillespie-prepares-to-exit-yorkshire-ccc-1-8096457 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/b75d2d5beeb43123a8d6d18c32ec243f8f5b80cff612a9b2ec9d8a9057ac626b.json |
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"Andrew Gale"
] | 2016-08-27T08:47:19 | null | 2016-08-27T09:00:13 | IT WAS just fantastic for us to win at Scarborough this week and I thought our bowling display was as good as I have seen. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fandrew-gale-outstanding-display-against-notts-left-me-as-proud-as-punch-1-8091926.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8091925.1472242993!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Andrew Gale: Outstanding display against Notts left me as proud as punch | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | IT WAS just fantastic for us to win at Scarborough this week and I thought our bowling display was as good as I have seen.
Personally, it was obviously frustrating not being involved after the good work I had done at Old Trafford, I had started to feel like my old self back at the crease. But I was proud as punch for the lads at Scarborough, they put in a real performance against Nottinghamshire after being 60-6 on the first morning and to turn it around on a similar fashion that we did, it followed a similar path to the Durham game at Scarborough last year.
We actually mentioned it on the first morning and last year, we were 90-9 on the first morning and ended up winning in three days and we came through again.
We have played some good cricket at Scarborough over the years and I can only remember losing a couple of games in seven or eight years. We were outstanding again and are getting to the business end of the season and it is very tight at the top of the league.
Middlesex are playing some good cricket. But we have the experience of coming through what we have done for the last few years and if we keep the pressure on and keep doing what we do, we can get over the line and make it three in a row. I am confident that we can do it.
Azeem Rafiq and Andrew Hodd came good with the bat for us when we were in trouble. Hoddy has had a bit of stick throughout the season about his batting from a number of supporters and he came in and showed what he is about and rolled his sleeves up and stuck his chest out.
It is not always about stats; it is about making that match-winning contribution and that is exactly what he did. To get 95, in the circumstances, helps keep the pressure on, given how close the league table is.
Rafiq also showed his prowess. He has got a first-class hundred and I think he made that on debut and I also remember playing a game at Worcester around 2008 and he got a hundred there, but probably never kicked on from that.
It is his way to be aggressive and the situation suited him and probably the best thing to do was attack and that is what he did and it came off.
The bowlers finished it off and it was pleasing to see how ruthless we were. I have previously spoken in this column about missed opportunities in games and not being able to clean the tail up. But our bowlers were outstanding throughout and bowled the right lines and lengths which you need to do at Scarborough.
To be fair, the ‘blotter’ that came from Headingley did its job on the ground. I think it set off a few days ago and it was really slow on the A64, but we managed to get it to Scarborough!
Obviously, it was frustrating to miss out with a back injury. It happened last Saturday when I was in the gym in the morning and just twinged it when I was squatting. I was okay, but then I came and had a bit of treatment from the physio and he treated to loosen it off and it actually made it worse and it locked up and I couldn’t move on Monday.
I had a fitness test on Tuesday morning. I probably could have got through the game if it was just about batting, but I couldn’t have really moved in the field and would have been letting the lads down if I had tried to get through. It has improved a lot since and had we started the game yesterday, then I would have been good to go, really. But unless there is a blip over the weekend, I will be ready for the game at Hampshire next week.
There was at least good news with David Willey’s injury. Looking at it on Saturday night after the Twenty20, I thought he had bust his hand with the size of it and everything. It added up to him breaking his hand and being out for the rest of the season.
It is added bonus that he isn’t and fingers crossed that we can get him back to tomorrow’s semi-final. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/andrew-gale-outstanding-display-against-notts-left-me-as-proud-as-punch-1-8091926 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/c6a8a0b55d40ffe4bf1bcfb174fcc7dcaba86514809c6e85483c7afcf2e06140.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:04:49 | null | 2016-08-22T19:17:52 | It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyork-s-ebor-festival-proves-it-is-one-of-the-best-meetings-team-gb-racing-delivers-1-8082839.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8082838.1471888521!/image/image.jpg | en | null | York’s Ebor Festival proves it is one of the best meetings Team GB Racing delivers | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.
Sorry about the footballing metaphors. It seems that not even the Olympics can camouflage the start of a new season. But you know what I mean. Certainly you will if you spent a day or four on the Knavesmire last week, lapping up some of the best entertainment Team GB Racing can deliver.
The trendy riposte to those who object to turning the sport into an artificial singing and dancing circus for the alcohol-fuelled masses is that racing should be fun. Well, if York’s meeting wasn’t fun, packing in as it did top-class, competitive racing, on a majestic racecourse, among sensibly-sized crowds that created a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, then I don’t what is.
It definitely seemed to float the boats of Irish owners Aidan ‘Red’ Shiels and friends, judging by their wild celebrations after HEARTBREAK CITY’S runaway romp in the Ebor itself. Celebrations that even surpassed those the previous day of another owner, Clive Washbourn, who let rip with abandon when his juvenile colt, CONTRAPPOSTO, flew home to snatch second in the big £60,000 Convivial Maiden as a 50/1 shot.
Fun for those whose passion for racing runs as deep as Shiels’s and Washbourn’s equates to revelling in the kind of performances and storylines that emerged from York’s showpiece festival. Here’s my potted day-by-day review, complete with a handful of horses to follow:
DAY ONE (WEDNESDAY)
When the Ebor Festival was washed out by heavy rain in 2008, Juddmonte International Day became the first of four to be abandoned. This time round, the day belonged to POSTPONED, authoritative winner of the near £1 million Group One.
Roger Varian’s 5yo dismissed doubts not only about the wellbeing and form of the yard’s string, but also, and more significantly, the horse’s dubious record over 10f. One of the rare astute uses of a pacemaker, coupled with an eminently sensible ride by the brilliant Andrea Atzeni, put the fears to bed as Postponed made full use of his stamina to stride clear from the 3f pole.
A tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, for which he would surely have gone close last season but for owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s fall-out with previous trainer Luca Cumani, is the logical next step. However, the outcome was also a welcome shot in the arm for the increasingly maligned King George, with the 2015 winner of Ascot’s great race beating into second this year’s winner, HIGHLAND REEL.
The opening day also featured, albeit in a sub-standard Great Voltigeur Stakes, a similarly convincing performance by IDAHO, particularly as he was only just ready after a break and was given a lot to do in rear. As we identified after the Derby, the son of Galileo is a class act, although I wouldn’t be certain that he’ll appreciate the extra 2f of the St Leger, for which he is now a short favourite. His style of running, his turn of speed and his pedigree all point to his optimum trip being 12f or even 10f.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mutakkayef, Oceane, La Casa Tarifa.
DAY TWO (THURSDAY)
A swathe of well-fanced horses obliged during the week. But a notable exception was the 2yo Frankel filly, FAIR EVA, turned over at 4/11 in the 6f Lowther Stakes. Excuses abounded, but not from seasoned trainer Roger Charlton, who kept a cool head and wisely suggested that she was simply beaten by a speedier offspring of the great horse and is more of a miler than a sprinter. In fact, the winner, QUEEN KINDLY, looked special, and the runner-up, ROLY POLY, is improving rapidly too.
Improvement is also the key word belonging to SEVENTH HEAVEN, who powered to victory in the Yorkshire Oaks, swamping two top-notch rivals, FOUND and QUEEN’S TRUST, who were travelling much more sweetly. Aidan O’Brien’s filly has stepped up dramatically for hold-up tactics and galloping tracks.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mustashry, Abingdon, Jadaayil.
DAY THREE (FRIDAY)
As the rain clouds hovered, punters were faced with their worst guessing-game nightmare, particularly for a fiendishly competitive renewal of the Coolmore Nunthorpe. In the end, enough rain soaked one of the fastest 5f tracks in the country to allow MECCA’S ANGEL to treat us to a textbook display of polished sprinting. When sold to the breeding sheds at the end of the season, the 5yo grey will surely fetch a fee of seven figures.
Not for the first or last time during the meeting, the runner-up ran a blinder as well, especially as LIMATO was tackling the minimum trip for the first time.
Half an hour earlier, what a delight it was too to see NEMORALIA back in the winner’s enclosure. If ever there was a Group One heroine in waiting, Jeremy Noseda’s filly is it.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Rivet, Via Serendipity, Another Touch.
DAY FOUR (SATURDAY)
Contrary to public myth, most of Irish handler Tony Martin’s UK plots and raids do NOT succeed. But this one did, with knobs on, as 5lb claimer Adam McNamara was showered with glowing praise for steering home HEARTBREAK CITY in the Ebor.
The 6yo dual-purpose gelding had to share the limelight, however, with Gimcrack winner BLUE POINT, who laughed at criticism of his defeat at Goodwood. Yes, he’d been a beaten odds-on shot on the Downs, but only in a massive step-up in class against the best UK-trained juvenile seen so far this season, MEHMAS.
THREE TO FOLLOW: a real shame that Sandown’s Solario day clashed with York. Hope that, as a result, you didn’t miss the eyecatching runs of Persuasive, South Seas and Cartmell Cleave.
Skelton’s gold medal caps the most colourful of life-stories
All kinds of sports received a boost via Team GB’s record-breaking heroics at the Rio Olympics. And thankfully, racing didn’t miss out, courtesy of Nick Skelton, father of Jumps trainer Dan and jockey Harry, who strode to a glorious gold medal. As a youngster in the mid-1970s and early 1980s, I remember watching Skelton as a rookie rider, under the wing of Ted Edgar, when showjumping was shown on primetime TV by the BBC. His tear-jerking achievement in Brazil, made all the more remarkable by his well-documented broken neck and hip replacement, caps the most colourful of life-stories both on and off horseback. I loved how he deflected credit to his admirable mount, the 13-year-old Big Star. But I will love even more the updated version of his superb autobiography, ‘Only Falls And Horses’.
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"Sharon Dale"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:01 | null | 2016-08-13T01:29:40 | When Yorkshire decided to decorate for Le Grand Depart, it went all out with bunting, bikes and yarn bombing in a spectacular and as yet unrivalled bid to welcome the Tour de France to God’s own county. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fproperty-news%2Ffor-sale-house-we-all-went-dotty-over-during-tour-de-france-1-8066598.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8066593.1471013720!/image/image.jpg | en | null | For sale: House we all went dotty over during Tour de France | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | When Yorkshire decided to decorate for Le Grand Depart, it went all out with bunting, bikes and yarn bombing in a spectacular and as yet unrivalled bid to welcome the Tour de France to God’s own county.
The effect was sensational but one property stood out from the rest after owners Tony and Lori Handley decided to cover their house in giant red spots in honour of the King of the Mountain jersey.
The Spotty House. Picture: Charlotte Gale Photography
The Royal Oak on Bond End, Knaresborough, best known as “The Spotty House”, achieved international fame after the BBC beamed pictures of it to 160 countries on the morning of the big race
Now there’s a chance to own the landmark property as the four-bedroom home and its two holiday cottages are up for sale for £850,000 with Dacre, Son and Hartley.
Mr and Mrs Handley are hoping that would-be buyers will continue to decorate the building and put a smile on the faces of passers-by.
Since the red spots in 2014, the Royal Oak has been dotted with red noses, which raised almost £2,000 for Comic Relief. On Valentine’s Day, it was covered with hearts to help Visit Harrogate promote romantic breaks. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race, it was decorated with balloons and it sported Christmas trees to promote the 2015 Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival. It was back to spots again in April this year when Le Tour de Yorkshire rode through Knaresborough.
Tony Handley decroating his house with hearts for Valentine Day. Picture: Adrian Murray.
The trimming up tradition started when the Tour de France route was announced. Mrs Handley, an artist, came up with the idea of decorating the house for the event. She wanted to turn it into a Yorkshire Tea tin but Le Tour organisers saw it as advertising so she settled on the spots. She also encouraged local schoolchildren to decorate T-shirts that were then strung up as 2.5km of bunting.
“We realised the race would come right past our front door and we just knew we needed to get behind the event and raise the profile of our very special town,” said Mr Handley, a retired marketing expert and former mayor, also known as “Mr Knaresborough”.
“At 6.30am on the morning of race, a chant went up ‘we want the mayor’. I stuck my head out of the bedroom window and a microphone came up and a presenter said, ‘Hello, I’m from the BBC’. I asked the crowd how long we should keep the spots and they shouted back ‘forever’. That footage went worldwide and we have since had guests from as far afield as China, Canada and America in our cottages who have all seen our house on their local television stations.”
While the TV coverage was PR gold, the Handley’s were even more thrilled when their efforts helped Knaresborough win the “Best Dressed Town” prize awarded by Welcome to Yorkshire and The Yorkshire Post,
Welcome to Yorkshire has used the house to showcase and promote the region and the Handleys also won a Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism award last year in recognition of the property’s outstanding contribution to tourism. The Spotty House also boasts several more awards from Knaresborough in Bloom.
The couple were worried about objections to their treatment of a grade two listed building but local people were thrilled with the attention-grabbing façade and planners were sympathetic as the decoration is not permanent. Although the spots appear to be painted on, they are stick-on vinyl discs, which cost £90, and are easily removed.
The Handleys bought the property 10 years ago. They have since refurbished the main house, converted an old stable and tack room into holiday lets and have been instrumental in boosting the town’s profile.
They are selling up to move to Northumberland so that Lori, who specialises in seascapes, will have more time to paint her favourite subject.
They have just had the house re-rendered and painted so it is spot-free at the moment but Mr Handley said: “We hope that whoever buys it will carry on the tradition. The house is a landmark, especially for children who think Mr Tumble lives here. It has made so many people smile and it has been great publicity for Knaresborough, which is a wonderful town.”
Estate agent Simon Davies, manager of Dacre, Son and Hartley’s Knaresborough branch, added: “The whole offering really is very attractive and unique, and we are expecting plenty of interest in ‘The Spotty House’, which will no doubt continue to play its part in the fabric of Knaresborough.”
For more pictures and details on the Royal Oak, see Page 2 of today’s Property Post supplement. www.dacres.co.uk
History of ‘the Spotty House’
The first written records of a property on the site are from 1726 in the will of Thomas Atkinson, who bequeathed his estate to his three children.
It is not until 1781 that records show it being used as the Hare and Hounds Inn. The first reference to the Royal Oak is in 1826.
It was sold to John Smith’s Brewery of Tadcaster in 1925. Knaresborough Folk Club was founded at the Royal Oak in 1974 and in 1986 it was registered by Harrogate Borough Council as a Building of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. It was delicensed in 1997 and was sold as a private dwelling. The Handleys bought it in 2006 and it shot to fame in 2014 after being decorated for the Tour de France. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/property-news/for-sale-house-we-all-went-dotty-over-during-tour-de-france-1-8066598 | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/70e8b9cd70e436bae3f3ed786add9a02eec1ff8ea95f7bcdcda5afac0f7100e3.json |
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"Sue Wilkinson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:25 | null | 2016-08-01T14:55:47 | Nobodys got no class! – So sing the cast of The World Goes Round – a celebration of the Kander and Ebb songbook. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Freview-the-world-goes-round-stephen-joseph-theatre-scarborough-1-8044414.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8044413.1470059715!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Review: The World Goes Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Nobodys got no class! – So sing the cast of The World Goes Round – a celebration of the Kander and Ebb songbook.
Well, this show has class and style in spades – it’s one of the best shows to be produced as part of the repertory in the Round in years.
The cast – all with West End pedigree – are Nigel Richards, Shona White, Laura Jane Matthewson, Ashley Samuels and Phoebe Fildes. All can ‘act’ a song as well as sing it.
The show is a revue of songs from Kander and Ebb musicals including the big hitters Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and New York, New York plus the lesser known The Rink, 70, Girls,70, The Happy Time, Zorba, Flora, The Red Menace, Funny Lady and Woman of the Year.
The cast perform either singularly in duets, trios or all together – each given their moments in the spotlight.
The pace is quick – there’s no narrative arc just number after number – but the mood swings from melancholy to mirth in minutes .
The opening number is slowly paced And the World Goes Round – it is sung again later on – followed by the jittery, jolly Coffee in a Cardboard Cup.
Then there’s the fun of Sara Lee, The Rink - performed on skates – the sexy Arthur in the Afternoon, the sleazy Class and joyous Ring Them Bells.
All that Jazz gets the treatment from Shona White and every tear is wrung from the heartbreaker Maybe This Time by Laura Jane Matthewson.
Nigel Richards is outstanding – and shines in Mr Cellophane and I Don’t Remember You.
Of course, Cabaret is in the mix but is given a different jazzier arrangement – and the curtain comes down with the crowd pleaser New York, New York.
Get your tickets before word gets round – and it will – and this becomes a sell out.
The World Goes Round is at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, in rep, until September 3.
Box office: 01723 370541
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"Richard Derbyshire",
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] | 2016-08-27T18:48:04 | null | 2016-08-27T10:55:30 | Yiorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fleeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8092222.1472291816!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Leeds Festival: The Sherlocks rock Reading ahead of Yorkshire homecoming | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Yiorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks proved a big hit at Reading Festival last night and are now heading home to do it all again - today they play Leeds Festival.
They top along list of big name local breaking local bands - including The Wired, Fighting Caravans and Faux Pas - who are being showcased at Leeds.
Local talent is joining the the likes of Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy - who played Leeds last night - Foals and Disclosure, who perform tonight, and Red Hot Chili Peppers who will close Leeds Festival this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more about Leeds Festival and tickets availability visit www.leedsfestival.com
The Sherlocks, singer songwriter Kiaran Crook, 20, brother and drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
But this is the biggest showcase weekend for the Bolton Upon Dearne indie quartet who have over 700 gigs to their name and have also just completed their first UK headline tour, selling out venues around the country, with their latest single Last Night getting lots of Radio 1 airplay.
Last year Kiaran, Brandon, Josh and Andy drew a huge number of fans before Sunday lunchtime at Reading, but a coveted evening slot on this year’s popular Festival Republic stage meant the crowds in the south were even bigger.
On a scorching summer evening the temperature in Berkshire was almost as high as the anticipation for the band of brothers’ 30 minute seven song set.
At exactly 5.45pm the lads, playing it cool as always, bounded on stage to kick off with single Last Night followed by favourites Escapade and Heart of Gold.
They continued with epic new song Candle Light, Live for the Moment and finished with Chasing Shadows as two giant beach balls flew back and forth across the arena.
Will You Be There?, which had one of its first plays at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, was another soaring highlight.
The huge Reading turn out for Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks
Almost all the sides to the huge festival tent were drawn back meaning the Sherlocks’ sound carried beyond the tent poles. More and more joined the audience as the gig went on and by the end of the set the place was rammed.
“That was astonishing” frontman Kiaran told us as he came off stage.
“Last year was truly memorable, but this year Reading has taken it to another level. We’re seeing crowd reactions we'd only ever seen in the north before.
“We love it down here and now we're buzzing even more for Leeds.”
* The Sherlocks play The Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival 5:45pm, Saturday August 27 and tour nationwide in September. More at thesherlocksmusic.co.uk. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/what-s-on/leeds-festival-the-sherlocks-rock-reading-ahead-of-yorkshire-homecoming-1-8092224 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/09c3e99d868a5edf5a6f439fd0466a13304e489b8dd5d28dbcbfa5e25527e569.json |
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:54 | null | 2016-08-17T00:26:28 | JASON GILLESPIE last night defended Yorkshire’s tactics after his Lancashire counterpart Ashley Giles said that he was surprised they did not make more of an effort to go for the win. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Flancashire-v-yorkshire-roses-run-chase-was-bridge-too-far-insists-jason-gillespie-1-8072724.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8072721.1471385460!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancashire v Yorkshire: Roses run chase was ‘bridge too far’ insists Jason Gillespie | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | JASON GILLESPIE last night defended Yorkshire’s tactics after his Lancashire counterpart Ashley Giles said that he was surprised they did not make more of an effort to go for the win.
Set 367 from a minimum of 71 overs, Yorkshire were 188-0 from 52 overs when hands were shaken on a hard-fought draw.
Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe
Yorkshire had needed 219 from 30 overs at tea, after which they scored 40 in 11 overs as they decided that the target was just too steep.
Alex Lees finished on 114 and Adam Lyth 63, the draw moving Yorkshire up from third to second in the table, 26 points behind Middlesex with a game in hand.
“We certainly didn’t rule it out (going for the win), but all the feedback we were getting back from the guys in the middle, who were in the best position to gauge, was that it was going to be a really tough ask to chase that total down,” said first team coach Gillespie.
“We were communicating back and forth quite regularly throughout the innings, and they felt that while they were in it was ok, but it was going to be really tough for a new batter to start, and that it was probably going to be a bridge too far.
“They felt that it was going to be tough even if they were in, let alone for the lads coming in subsequently. They were the guys who were in the hot-seat out there, and they felt that there was a lot of uneven bounce and that balls were spitting out of the rough.”
Gillespie said that if Yorkshire had needed “150 with 20 (overs) to go”, instead of 180, they “may well have had a dart”.
He added that “we’re a positive side” who always “want to go for it”.
However, Giles, the Lancashire coach and former England left-arm spinner, thought Yorkshire might have taken more of a punt with wickets in hand.
He admitted that the home side had been fearful watching from the sidelines.
“We were a little bit nervous on the balcony,” said Giles.
“To get to a position when they were none down, I perhaps thought they might have just gone a bit longer.
“But that’s their decision, nothing to do with us, and we’re happy to come out of it with the way we’ve played cricket and a strong draw against a very good team.”
Gillespie felt Yorkshire had actually proved a point to their hosts.
After Lancashire thrashed 162 in 23 overs at the start of day four to set up the match, with 19-year-old Haseeb Hameed becoming the first Lancastrian to score two hundreds in a Roses game, Gillespie said that Yorkshire had done well to repel the home team.
“We’ve made a bit of a statement to Lancashire,” he said.
“They probably played as good cricket as they’ve played all year, and they couldn’t get a wicket going for a win on day four.
“They could not take one Yorkshire wicket.
“That’s a real statement from us, so we’re pleased in that sense.”
Gillespie said he would have “snapped your hand off” had he been offered Yorkshire’s current position at the start of the season.
However, he conceded that improvements must be made – not least to the bowling and body language, with Yorkshire having blown a good position in this match when they leaked 195 in 37.2 overs at the start of day two.
“That morning of day two wasn’t good enough,” said Gillespie.
“We need to adapt quicker to those situations and we need to be better.
“One thing that we identified was that we could have been a lot better with our body language out on the field on that second morning.
“The bowlers have to accept responsibility, but there are 11 lads out there and they need to have good energy levels, good hustle, and they admitted they probably could have been better with regard to that.”
It was a match played in a typically competitive spirit which occasionally seemed to cross the line.
Yorkshire were unhappy when video footage emerged yesterday of Liam Livingstone’s diving catch to dismiss Andrew Hodd on day three, which appeared to cast doubt as to its validity.
Gillespie declined to comment other than to say “it’s a matter for the CLO (cricket liaison officer) and the umpires”, but there was no love lost between the teams.
Hameed, who followed his first innings 114 with an unbeaten 100 before the declaration came half-an-hour before lunch, admitted that Lancashire had been determined not to be “bullied” by Yorkshire, which perhaps betokened an aggressive approach.
Hameed, who also became the youngest Lancashire player to score 1,000 runs in a Championship season, beating Mike Atherton by almost two years, played splendidly for his hundred, as did Lees.
DISPLAY OF THE DAY
ALEX LEES followed his first-innings 85 with 114 not out, made from 169 balls with 15 fours and a six. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/lancashire-v-yorkshire-roses-run-chase-was-bridge-too-far-insists-jason-gillespie-1-8072724 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/3776e5b92a3dfd8ec94d4c4145de59ae94f00483150273a0cebc720dbddf954f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:47:59 | null | 2016-08-18T11:13:28 | The Beverley and District Pipe Band will be playing at Flemingate this Saturday (20 August) between 10:30am and 1:30pm to raise funds for a military charity. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpiping-up-for-ssafa-military-charity-1-8071362.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8071358.1471342421!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Piping up for SSAFA military charity | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | The Beverley and District Pipe Band will be playing at Flemingate this Saturday (20 August) between 10:30am and 1:30pm to raise funds for a military charity.
SSAFA East Yorkshire has arranged an information and fundraising day and the pipe band has agreed to support the event, playing two sets.
Pipe Major Paul Wright said: “The band have received support through the years from the Defence School of Transport at Leconfield so it seemed only natural to support a charity that works for the good of all three services, Royal Navy, Army and the RAF.”
David Elvidge, the vice chairman of SSAFA East Yorkshire, said: “We hope above all this will be a fun way to promote the work done by SSAFA to support the service community.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/piping-up-for-ssafa-military-charity-1-8071362 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/cf569b0d39c4c24e435e138a8a42b155ef9c9489f1f83ce5558ba5872ed8cefc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:28 | null | 2016-08-24T07:20:37 | Equestrian specialist Ride-away continues its sponsorship of Endeavour Express Eventing at Bishop Burton College this month after the successful event at Norton Disney. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fride-away-jumps-to-it-to-sponsor-equestrian-event-1-8070099.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8070097.1471271025!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ride-away jumps to it to sponsor equestrian event | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Equestrian specialist Ride-away continues its sponsorship of Endeavour Express Eventing at Bishop Burton College this month after the successful event at Norton Disney.
The Express Eventing competition is made up of smaller jumps which are aimed to give aspirational riders the opportunity to experience the excitement and fun of the three elements of the tougher Elite Express Eventing competition.
The second round in the Ride-away Express Eventing Endeavour Series will take place at Bishop Burton on Monday 29 August.
The competition is aimed at the equivalent of BE levels 80, 90 and 100 and is running as an accumulator series. The first round took place at Norton Disney and will return there for the final in September.
Leona Kay, commercial manager at Ride-away, said: “We’re so excited to be continuing the Ride-away Endeavour Express Eventing Series in Bishop Burton. It is a fantastic opportunity for riders to get a taste of an Elite Express Eventing competition.
“We had some great competitors in Norton Disney, such as our winners, Jess Butler and Roxy. Jess, along with our other competitors, have a fantastic chance to follow in the footsteps of some well-known riders, maybe this will be the start of another stars journey.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/ride-away-jumps-to-it-to-sponsor-equestrian-event-1-8070099 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/a67cd311bc2b274e2dec1c00d20a9df1e345ea171287437fcfc1dcc1324b93dc.json |
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:59 | null | 2016-08-19T00:15:16 | FOR much of the night, a group of individuals beneath the lime tree at the St Lawrence ground taunted the Yorkshire pace bowler Liam Plunkett. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fliam-plunkett-silences-abusive-spectators-by-leading-yorkshire-to-royal-london-semi-finals-1-8077697.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8077694.1471562798!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Liam Plunkett silences abusive spectators by leading Yorkshire to Royal London semi-finals | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | FOR much of the night, a group of individuals beneath the lime tree at the St Lawrence ground taunted the Yorkshire pace bowler Liam Plunkett.
Their witless chanting echoed around the stands in a manner that reflected poorly on Kent and their stewarding operation, such as it was.
Yorkshire's Liam Plunkett celebrates his caught and bowled of Kent's Will Gidman at The Spitfire Ground. Picture: Adam Davy/PA.
It is not known what prompted the abuse, or why Kent did nothing to eject these people.
Plunkett simply responded in the best way possible.
For a second year running, he produced a match-winning performance at the quarter-final stage, earning Yorkshire an 11-run win and a semi-final against Surrey at Headingley on August 28.
Last year, it was Essex who felt the force of Plunkett’s power in the quarter-finals, the all-rounder scoring an unbeaten 49 from 32 balls to lead them to an unlikely par total at Chelmsford.
Yorkshire's Adam Lyth led the way with the bat for Yorkshire at Kent on Thursday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA.
He followed that up with his side’s best figures of 3-58 as Yorkshire won by 20 runs.
Last night, after Yorkshire scored 256-9 from their 50 overs, Adam Lyth top-scoring with 88 and England vice-captain Joe Root contributing 45, Plunkett returned 4-52 from 10 overs in another decisive intervention.
He began with the wicket of Sam Northeast, caught at mid-wicket to end a dangerous stand of 50 with Joe Denly for the second wicket after David Willey trapped Daniel Bell-Drummond in the second over of Kent’s reply.
After Steve Patterson got Sam Billings lbw, Plunkett followed up by removing Denly, who skied to Willey in the mid-wicket region.
Darren Stevens, playing his 500th match for Kent, and Alex Blake added 86 in a fifth-wicket stand that looked to be putting the hosts on course for victory before Willey had Blake caught behind for 50.
But the key moment of the night came with the total on 180-5 in the 37th over when Plunkett produced a remarkable catch, diving one-handed to his left, to remove Stevens for 54 off his own bowling.
Plunkett took a simpler caught-and-bowled to dismiss Will Gidman before Adil Rashid and Willey closed out the match.
Victory kept Yorkshire on course for an historic treble of County Championship, Royal London Cup and NatWest T20 Blast and delighted their one-day captain, Alex Lees.
“We knew this was going to be a real tough game,” he said.
“Kent had a home quarter-final for a reason, and I thought Adam and Joe played brilliantly with the bat. We battled really hard to get a good score, and our bowling was exceptional. The match-winning performance was Liam’s. He was brilliant.”
Before a near-capacity crowd of 6,000, who watched in glorious weather, Lyth got Yorkshire off to a flier after the visitors lost the toss.
Lyth flicked former Yorkshire pace bowler Mitch Claydon to the mid-wicket boundary and square-drove his next ball to the backward-point rope.
He also lofted Claydon for six over long-off and Lees hammered him for a straight boundary before the captain was first out to the final ball of the fifth over.
Claydon dropped short and Lees pulled down the throat of Blake on the mid-wicket rope.
Lyth and Root ticked along in seemingly effortless manner, scoring at just under five an over without the hint of risk.
Root worked the ball around unfussily and it came as a surprise when he was second out with the score on 117 in the 24th over, the victim of another catch at deep mid-wicket by Blake, this time off Charlie Hartley.
Hartley, a 22-year-old right-arm pace bowler, was playing only his fourth List A game. He completed a notable double when he followed the wicket of Root with that of Bairstow, who went for nine when he chipped to Bell-Drummond at mid-on.
Lyth looked set for his third century in the competition but flirted at one outside off stump from Coles and was caught behind.
Yorkshire lost two wickets with the score on 191 in the 39th over, bowled by Will Gidman, when Tim Bresnan picked out cover and Willey was strangled for a golden duck.
Plunkett sliced Coles to cover, Gary Ballance was run-out for 37 after a mix-up with Rashid when considering a third run, and Azeem Rafiq was bowled by Coles, who ended with 3-39.
Rashid hit a six and a four in the last over, bowled by Claydon, as Yorkshire achieved an advance of four on the total of 252-9 they made in last year’s quarter-final.
Even after Stevens’s departure, Yorkshire could never feel that they had the match won.
Coles swung productively before being smartly stumped by Bairstow off Rashid, who took the ninth wicket to have Hartley lbw.
Willey ended things by pinning James Tredwell, much to the frustration of the individuals beneath the lime tree. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/liam-plunkett-silences-abusive-spectators-by-leading-yorkshire-to-royal-london-semi-finals-1-8077697 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/03dbe941d1dc8b72d6ef450d52868baee498cc6ba79cefea0fa14920300c4849.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T14:48:46 | null | 2016-08-30T15:06:21 | Yorkshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fyorkshire-s-strictly-ex-champs-to-give-free-dance-lessons-at-city-limits-1-8096127.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8096126.1472566063!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire's Strictly ex-champs to give free dance lessons at City Limits | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Yorkshire's Strictly Come Dancing ex-champions Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova will quick step back home this weekend - to give free dance lessons to fans.
It coincides with the start of a new season of the hit BBC One show.
Strictly's most successful couple, now parents to one-year-old Valentina Rose, are returning to their family's City Limits Dancentre studio in Penistone Road, Sheffield.
They will take part in free taster sessions on Saturday, September 3, from noon to 2pm. Full details and more at www.city-limits.co.uk
City Limits is run by Sheffield born Darren's parents, former dance champions, Tony and Judith, and his twin brother Dale.
Darren, aged 39, and his Moscow wife Lilia, 37, are the most successful competitor couple of their generation, winning four British amateur championships, three UK championships and representing Great Britain at the World and European Championships.
They turned professional in 2003, winning the British National Professional Championship two years running and made the final of the World and European Championships.
But they became household names when they joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 and won the show in consecutive years.
At his first attempt Darren, dancing with Jill Halfpenny from Eastenders, won the show and then went on to win the Champion of Champions dance off.
In 2005, Lilia waltzed off with the title while partnering Barnsley's own former Yorkshire and England cricketing star Darren Gough, after which they also went on to win the International Christmas special.
They went on to host their own West End show, Latin Fever, which they toured nationally and are today still regarded as one of Britain’s finest Latin American dance couples.
More recently they have worked on the Turkish and Lebanese versions of the Strictly TV show, Darren, born in Deepcar and brought up in Todwick, as a judge and Lilia as a consultant choreographer to the professional dancers.
Darren has also consulted on Danse Avec la Stars, the first series of the French version of Dancing with the Stars.
As well as being successful competitors and performers they have built up an International reputation as coaches, choreographers and first class trainers in both dance and corporate arenas.
They have also trained many of the top junior, youth and amateur couples, including the British Junior champions and No. 1 youth couple in the UK.
Darren's twin Dale said: "Strictly is back and we have Darren and Lilia joining us for an open day, with free taster sessions for children and adults to come along and see what being a student at City Limits is like.
"Fans can take part in one of our Ballroom and Latin classes led by Darren and Lilia.
"It runs from 2pm until 4pm, and we have a timetable of taster sessions throughout the day. Plus visitors can chat to our teachers and find out more about our new beginners' classes starting in September.
OPEN DAY TASTER CLASS SESSIONS
12.15-12.45pm: BALLROOM & LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA ALL AGES
12.30-1.00pm: STREETDANCE FOR ALL AGES 4-ADULT
12.30-1pm: BABY BALLET AND TAP
1.00-1.30pm : SALSA AND LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA
1.15-2pm: ZUMBA AND FITSTEPS TASTER
1.15-1.45pm: ADULT TAP
The pole fitness studio will also be open, for demonstrations and free workshops, from 12-2pm.
There will also be three Ballroom and Latin technique workshops for those wishing to develop their skills
2pm: Juvenile (under 12's), 45min, cost £5.
2.45pm: Junior (age 12 to 15), 45min, cost £5.
3.30pm, - Adult (age 16+), 60min, cost £8.
For more information about the open day and new class timetable, call he studio on 0114 234 4866 or visit www.city-limits.co.uk
Also visit Darren and Lilia's official website at www.darrenandlilia.com
* Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed this year's celebrity cast for the show, which returns on BBC One on Saturday, September 3, 6.50pm.
The line-up features EastEnders actor Tameka Empson, Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, Pop Idol winner Will Young, former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, actor Danny Mac, newsreader Naga Munchetty, reality TV’s Judge Rinder, US singer Anastacia, model Daisy Lowe, GB long-jumper Greg Rutherford, gymnast Claudia Fragapane, presenters Laura Whitmore and Ore Oduba, DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom.
TV stars Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be on hosting duties with the judging panel of Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and – in his final year – Len Goodman. For more visit www.bbc.co.uk | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/what-s-on/yorkshire-s-strictly-ex-champs-to-give-free-dance-lessons-at-city-limits-1-8096127 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/90d0203e9d1855bccdcd43dfa342bf57a6a3fba03d69e5ecc99e5830e44e863c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:14 | null | 2016-08-19T09:39:23 | Over the past few months I have been introducing you to many different genres of collecting. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fantiques-column-written-by-andy-emery-from-potts-of-flemingate-1-8063763.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8063761.1470915568!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Antiques column, written by Andy Emery from Potts of Flemingate | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Over the past few months I have been introducing you to many different genres of collecting.
Everything is collected from lawnmowers to barbed wire, and believe it or not rare pieces of barbed wire command impressive prices.
A Meakin coffee pot.
I would like explain how and why I started down my own personal road of collecting.
I was visiting York Art Gallery, many years ago when I stumbled across an interesting exhibition showing the work of a local craft pottery.
I admired the work greatly and one piece in particular caught my eye.
The piece was a teapot that was very stylised with a distinctive handle and spout.
Later that day the person I was with wanted to visit a charity shop, so I went in with them and I could not help but notice a teapot with similar characteristics to the one I had seen earlier in the Art Gallery.
I looked at the price and it was nearly £30, but I had to have it.
My friend had not finished in the charity shops.
In the next shop I noticed a really lovely manufactured coffee pot, only £2, I had to have it.
This started a trend.
What I realised was that the coffee pot was often the last thing to get broken in a large tea set as people just made instant coffee in the cup during the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
So collecting all these old coffee pots has given me an interest, and has provided me with documentation of 50s 60s and 70s design.
Paying only a few pounds each for them and finding a plentiful supply in charity shops these seemed to me to be the obvious thing to collect.
Often I was asked why?
They are just a few quid each?
This is my point, collect when things are just a few quid each, because with luck they won’t always be, and so it has proved it starts with a name, for example ‘Meakin’ and before you know it ‘Meakin’ coffee pots are sought after and worth more money.
l Visit www.pottsofflemingate.co.uk or more information about the range of products on offer at Potts of Flemingate. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/antiques-column-written-by-andy-emery-from-potts-of-flemingate-1-8063763 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/fbabf5b9a3586ed64064d041dbb1f414dcfcc5c047c5e520e2b19e92553432ed.json |
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"Dave Craven"
] | 2016-08-26T14:46:47 | null | 2016-08-26T14:35:58 | HULL FC head coach Lee Radford today admitted the club’s vast army of supporters will play a crucial part in tomorrow’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fvideo-hull-fc-counting-on-army-of-supporters-at-wembley-1-8091120.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8091119.1472220072!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Video: Hull FC counting on army of supporters at Wembley | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | HULL FC head coach Lee Radford today admitted the club’s vast army of supporters will play a crucial part in tomorrow’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final.
The Black and Whites could out-number Warrington Wolves’ fans by two-to-one, according to recent ticket sales, with around 30,000 set to descend on Wembley.
Asked if that could help his side win there for the first time in their 151 year history, Radford admitted: “It will.
“Two to one is a real shot in the arm for the group while, at the minute, there’s a good relationship between the players and the fans as well.
“Arguably they’re the best supporters on the planet when we’re winning. There’s no doubt about that.
“And hopefully we can get a result tomorrow as they will come down in their numbers, that’s for sure.”
Radford - assistant coach when Hull lost to Wigan in 2013 - refused to give away if any special guest would meet the squad tonight as is traditional before such a big encounter.
“We’ve got Mike Bassett coming in to present jersies to the boys and give us a speech,” he joked.
“The spirit’s very good. The players are just taking it in their stride which is what we set out to do and what we wanted to achieve this week.
“We’ve learned from lessons in previous finals.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/video-hull-fc-counting-on-army-of-supporters-at-wembley-1-8091120 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/0bbfe37a168084fb0722518f81b16f41b5659f9d0fdbdf9980d99ce7baef67a6.json |
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Yorkshire have been there only once, but this will be Willey’s fourth appearance, having made it three times with previous club Northants.
In 2009, Willey was part of the side that lost by seven wickets to Sussex in the semi-final.
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He was just 19 years old and had an unremarkable match; he did not bat as Northants totalled 136-6, and then he bowled two wicketless overs for 16 runs.
In 2013, Willey had the antithesis of an unremarkable match when Northants beat Surrey by 102 runs in the final.
He opened the batting and scored 60 from 27 balls with six fours and four sixes, and then he took 4-9 from 2.3 overs, finishing the match with a hat-trick when he dismissed Zafar Ansari, Jon Lewis and Chris Tremlett.
Willey was on the losing side last year when Lancashire beat Northants in the final by 13 runs.
He took 2-21 from four overs as Lancs scored 166-7, and then he hit 24 from 21 balls as Northants replied with 153-6.
As no other Yorkshire player has been to Finals Day more than once, his experience will be invaluable as Yorkshire seek to win the competition for the first time.
“I guess so,” said Willey, who left Wantage Road for Headingley during the close season.
“My primary role with regards to the move to Yorkshire was to try and help improve the club’s one-day cricket, and, hopefully, we are starting to make improvements.
“There will be expectation on me to perform (at Finals Day), but that’s the case with any one-day game.
“It’s a big day out and a great day out, particularly if you’re part of the team that lifts the trophy.”
Willey, one of four Yorkshire players who appeared in the World T20 final against the West Indies in April, along with Joe Root, Liam Plunkett and Adil Rashid, has made a habit of performing on the big stage.
He did it again when helping Yorkshire book their place at Edgbaston with a 90-run win over Glamorgan in the quarter-final in Cardiff, thumping 79 from 38 balls with seven fours and six sixes.
“I like to perform on the big occasions,” he said.
“Against Glamorgan, I didn’t really have a plan; I just tried to give myself a chance to clear the ropes, and a couple of loose deliveries gave me a platform.
“We’re all looking forward to Finals Day, and fingers-crossed we can win a couple more games and get the trophy.
“We’ve got all our England lads back, which will make it a massive headache for the coaches to pick 11 players.”
The man with the headache is first-team coach Jason Gillespie, who has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal.
But you can bet that one of the first names on his team sheet will be Willey, who has a proven record for lighting up Finals Day.
“Dave’s the type of player who can change a game,” said Gillespie, whose side take on Durham in the second semi-final, with the winner playing Northants or Notts in the final.
“We’ve seen what he’s done for Northants in the past, and he can pick up wickets early and swing the ball, score quick runs and he’s always in the game.
“That’s what I really like about him, and he’s brought a lot to our team.
“We’re delighted to have him because he’s such a positive guy, happy to challenge his team-mates – which is really healthy – and very competitive, too.”
Willey’s all-round ability gives Gillespie flexibility.
He is effectively three players in one – good with the bat, ball and in the field.
“To have someone who’s great in the field, who whacks them like he does, and who opens the bowling gives us so many extra options,” said Gillespie.
“It allows us to play an extra batsman as well.
“The start he gives us with the bat is fantastic, and it’s something we probably haven’t had in T20 for a while.
“It showed with his performance at Cardiff, when people could see why we were so keen to secure his services.”
Gillespie encourages all of his players to speak in the dressing room and Willey will address the team prior to Finals Day.
Yorkshire are keen to tap into his knowledge and know-how in an effort to gain an extra edge.
“Some of our lads haven’t been to Finals Day before, and it will be good to get Dave’s thoughts in the team meeting,” said Gillespie.
“His knowledge of it will be important, and something that we can draw on, and Dave’s the type of player who steps up when needed, and hopefully he can show everyone how good he is again.
“We’ve got a lot of match-winners in our side, and it’s going to be fantastic
“There was a lot of drive and ambition from everyone at the club to get this far in the competition after everyone had written us off – that was a really good motivating tool for us – and we’re just pleased as punch to be in with a shout.”
Ben Duckett hopes Northants can sneak under the radar again, having been part of the Steelbacks side which defied the odds to win the tournament in 2013 and fell at the final hurdle against Lancashire 12 months ago.
Northants face Notts Outlaws in the first semi-final today and are the only side involved in Finals Day who have previously won the competition.
Left-hander Duckett says confidence will be high despite their lack of high-profile players.
“We haven’t got any international stars. Finals Day will be interesting to see who is talked about – Yorkshire,” said the 21-year-old Duckett.
“We just keep going under the radar but smost of our guys love the pressure. We just go out and enjoy ourselves.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/t20-finals-day-david-willey-is-aiming-to-give-yorkshire-the-edge-1-8079713 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/fe1c37f3074a3a6cd8b46876efdf9404e6fc455b1ea3c9ec1ac8e53dc3ec4b7d.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:19 | null | 2016-07-30T00:08:47 | Bon Jovi, Coldplay and U2 tribute bands plus top local acts will play Doncaster Fake Festival at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, August 6. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fpreview-bon-jovi-coldplay-and-u2-tributes-at-doncaster-fake-festival-1-8042060.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8042056.1469833955!/image/image.jpg | en | null | PREVIEW: Bon Jovi, Coldplay and U2 tributes at Doncaster Fake Festival | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Bon Jovi, Coldplay and U2 tribute bands plus top local acts will play Doncaster Fake Festival at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, August 6.
A rocking line-up of world-class look and sound-a-likes will be headlined by Bon Jovi Experience, Coldplace and New2.
South Yorkshire's latest young indie blues band Sundance, who play a mix of their own material and crowd pleasing covers by the likes of Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, are one of five local support acts along with Nick Aslam's Rebel City Revival.
Promising to be the hottest ticket in town, festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy a full day and night of live music at the stadium inside a huge big top style marquee - which means it goes ahead whatever the weather,
There will be a variety of food and entertainment stalls in true festival style. Parking is available, but there is no camping at the festival site.
Fake Festival, which is celebrating its tenth year, features professional ‘touring-grade’ tribute bands that look, sound and move like the real rock-stars.
Home grown support bands include Barnsley four-piece Sundance, who recently took Tramlines by storm after featuring on BBC Music Day. They are Harry Walker (vocals/lead guitar), Kyle Grattan (drums), Owen Keane (rhythm guitar) and Jamie Darbyshire (bass).
The band's riffs and swagger belie their young years and they harbour a not-so-quiet confidence that's sure to take them places. Check out and like their Facebook page facebook.com/sundancemusicuk, follow on Twitter @sundancemusicuk and visit their YouTube page - CLICK HERE
Nick Aslam's Rebel City Revival, whose inspirations range from Kiss, David Bowie and Oasis, will perform original music including their debut single Night Train - see www.nickaslam.com, his Facebook page www.facebook.com/NickAslam or follow on Twitter @NikAslam
Doncaster Fake Festival provides a friendly environment that caters for all ages, says Mark Hughesman, of Doncaster Rovers FC, who are hosting the event.
He said: “This year celebrates 10 years of Fake Festivals. It promises to be a fabulous day of live music and we can’t wait to start the party.
"Bring your friends and family, young and old, and catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while. It’s going to be a fun-packed day with the music and bar in the marquee and the entertainments arena just outside with a variety of food stands and games.”
Coldplace
Jez Lee, owner of Fake Festivals, said: “It’s hard to believe that Fake Festivals started out in a small Lincolnshire village 10 years ago and now tours around the UK.
"I can clearly remember the day, and never imagined it would take off like it has. I’m really proud to be able to say we are the UK’s only touring tribute festival, and that we have kept it community-led to, and not sold out to commercial pressures that a lot of festivals experience nowadays.”
DONCASTER FAKE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: Times are an estimate only.
12.30pm Doors open
New2
1.15pm Local support bands
5.45pm New2
7,45pm Coldplace
9.45pm Bon Jovi Experience
BUY TICKETS: Advanced tickets are adult (18-plus) £21, young people (10 to 17 years) £11, family (two adults/two young people} £53, children uo to nine years, free. Buy online at www.fakefestivals.co.uk or from selected retailers listed on the website. You can register, after your purchase, for a discounted ticket to The Big Fake Festival in September.
FREE DRINK: Enter the festival before 2pm on the day and bosses will give you a drink token that can be exchanged for one bar drink or two soft drinks.
Sundance - one of five home-grown bands supporting tribute acts at Doncaster Fake Festival.
FACEBOOK: For Doncaster Fake Festival updates, to invite friends, family and tell everyone you're going, follow and visit the official Facebook page - CLICK HERE.
TWITTER: Follow the dedicated Doncaster Fake Festival Twitter account @fakedoncaster
THE BIG FAKE FESTIVAL: Each Doncaster ticket can be used to redeem a 50 per cent discount on a ticket for The Big Fake Festival 2016, September 2 to 4, 2016 - at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. The three-day, end-of-season festival features all 20 tribute bands that perform on the Fake Festivals tour.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Sundance's latest demo Haze is free to stream or download - CLICK HERE
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Friday 26 August
THEATRE
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, YORK: Rent, 7.30pm.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL: Sherlock Holmes - The House of the Baskervilles, 2.30pm and 7pm.
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Movies Meets the Musicals, 8pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The Karaoke Theatre Company proudly presented by the Stephen Joseph Theatre in association with Alan Ayckbourn, 7.30pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Vicky Ireland. Performances in the McCarthy at 11am, 2.15pm and 6.45pm.
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Consuming Passions written by Alan Ayckbourn. Performances to take place at lunchtimes in the Bistro 12pm-1pm.
MUSIC
COTTINGHAM CIVIC HALL: Chas and Dave at Cottingham Folk Festival.
SCARBOROUGH SPA: Coffee Dances with Howard Beaumont, starts 10.30am ends 12.30pm.
EVENTS
BEVERLEY MINSTER: Discover Beverley Minster on a summer’s afternoon. Join Minster volunteers for a late summer bank holiday curtain raiser with tours, refreshments, the Yorkshire Sculpture Group exhibition or just spend some time in your favourite part of the building. It’s all free, 2.30 - 5.00pm.
PEASHOLM PARK, SCARBOROUGH: Legendary Scarborough Spa Orchestra performs a stunning outdoor firework concert. Tickets are available from The Spa Box Office 01723 821888.
Saturday 27 August
THEATRE
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, YORK: Rent, 7.30pm.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL: Sherlock Holmes - The House of the Baskervilles, 2.30pm and 7pm.
SCARBOROUGH SPA GRAND HALL: Showaddywaddy, 7.30pm.
MUSIC
THE SPA, BRIDLINGTON: The Magic of Motown - 10 Year Anniversary at 7.30pm. Tickets, £24, children £19, available by calling 01262 678258 or by visiting www.thespabridlington.com.
EVENT
BRIDLINGTON RAILWAY STATION OLD PARCELS OFFICE: Toy and Trains Fair between 10am and 4pm. Members of Bridlington (Area) Railway Modellers and Train Enthusiasts Society will be displaying layouts at the event.
Sunday 28 August
THEATRE
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: The World Goes Round, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, performances in the Round at 3pm.
MUSIC
COTTINGHAM CIVIC HALL: The Shires, Support on the night comes from rising stars Raintown and Dexeter.
SUNCOURT, SCARBOROUGH SPA: Morning concert with Spa Orchestra, 11am.
SUNCOURT, SCARBOROUGH SPA: Afternoon concert with Spa Orchestra, 2.30pm
SPA THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Elvis - On world tour with Tony Skingle, 7.30pm.
EVENT
SHOWFIELD, LANGLANDS GARDEN CENTRE, SHIPTONTHORPE: Annual classic car show, 10am-4pm, free admission.
EXHIBITIONS CURRENTLY SHOWING AROUND THE REGION
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM: Gas Bags to Super Zeppelins. Visit http://yorkshireairmuseum.org for more details.
TRITON GALLERY, SLEDMERE: Diann Atkin and Helen Birmingham joint exhibition, Untangled Threads,open daily 10.30am to 3.30pm.
OLD TOWN GALLERY, BRIDLINGTON: Beverley Artist Mary Wells is holding for her exhibition titled ‘Wish You Were Here’ until Wednesday 31 August. The gallery is open from 10am till 4pm every day.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL: Jorvik Life and Death, a special exhibition which showcases the lasting impact of the Vikings. Located on the site of the medieval St Leonard’s Hospital, now home to the newly-refurbished York Theatre Royal, the exhibition explores the practices of those involved in providing care and remedies in the Viking period and the years that followed. Exhibition visitors can even try their hand at uroscopy, a popular medieval practise of diagnosing illnesses and ailments by examining the colour of urine! Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE: Ryedale Festival Exhibition, Charlotte Timm and friends, papercuts, runs until 2 September. Open daily.
NUNNINGTON HALL, HELMSLEY: Exhibition of some very special illustrations of the famous dancing white mouse, Angelina Ballerina. Runs until 4 September. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am-5pm and Mondays during school holidays.
SCARBOROUGH MARITIME HERITAGE CENTRE: Scarborough’s story, August to September, 11am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
THE GALLERY, STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH: Jean Hobson exhibition of Sea to City colourful images of Scarborough and Manchester, runs to 3 September. Free entry, open 10am-6pm (except during showtimes); Colour Landscapes - interpretations of the North Yorkshire landscape, 7 September-8 October.
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] | 2016-08-28T08:47:33 | null | 2016-08-28T09:31:13 | Pocklington | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyork-league-pocklington-sent-down-by-loss-at-sewerby-1-8092928.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8092927.1472373177!/image/image.jpg | en | null | YORK LEAGUE: Pocklington sent down by loss at Sewerby | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Pocklington's relegation from Division One of the York Cricket League was confirmed by their nine-wicket loss at Sewerby.
Ted Donkin (46) and Simon Hill (41no) got the visitors' score up to 145-8 as Harry Gunning took 4-25 in the only Division One game to be completed on a very wet weekend.
But the total was put into perspective by Gunning (55) and Adrian Long (60no) who shared an opening stand of 91 to set up a comfortable victory by nine wickets, the home side completing back to back wins for the first time this season.
Flixton's game at leaders Whitkirk was called off with the visitors at 113-2 in reply to the hosts' impressive 225-0 from 35 overs.
Matthew and Simon Webb shared an unbroken double-century stand, making 108 and 103 respectively at home to fourth-placed Flixton.
The visitors made a positive start in response with Richard Malthouse making 31 and Michael Dennis remaining unbeaten on 44 their side having reached 113-2 when play ended prematurely.
Malton & Old Malton need just eight more points to ensure they will join the leaders in the Premier Division next season after rain denied them likely victory at Osbaldwick.
Thomas Bumby with 3-22 had helped limit the home side to 145-7 off which Matthew Hattee made 41.
The visitors had raced to 83-2 from just 14 overs with Neil Johnson unbeaten on 31 when play was called off.
Beverley Town 2nds' Brad Dobson made 66, to add to last week’s 82 against Harrogate 2nds, as the hosts reached 175-7 against Patrington, for who Jack Eggett took 4-45.
The visitors had reached 10-0 off a couple of overs before the match was brought to a premature end.
Finally spare a thought for Bridlington who travelled all the way to Selby where the sides managed just 14 balls which works out at about 40 miles per over, for the record the visitors reached 10-0.
Charlie Roberts and Neil Elvidge both hit form in Scarborough 2nds' game at leaders Dringhouses in Ebor Division Two.
Roberts hammered 81 and Elvidge was 76 not out as the visitors, who still have a chance of claiming promotion, posted 207-2 declared, Mark Cowell adding 35, the hosts 61-0 when rain called off play.
Pickering 2nds were 27-2 chasing Londesborough Park's 184-9 when the elements halted their clash, Les Welburn having taken 3-41 for the Pikes.
Malton & Old Malton 2nds' game with Yapham was rained off early on, with Malton making 57-2 before play was abandoned, Will Spencer hitting 33.
The standings in the Premier Division remain unchanged after rain played havoc with the latest round of matches leaving sides at both ends of the table frustrated, and everything still to play for with two rounds of matches to go.
Pickering's home match with title-chasing Easingwold ended with the visitors on 102-2 and Stephen Piercy unbeaten on 50, that coming in reply to the hosts 208-6 which included 82 from Isaac Christopher and 36 from Dan Ward.
Beverley Town escaped a likely defeat to local rivals Driffield Town 2nds after play was abandoned with them on 93-5 which included 30 from Jon Vodden and an unbeaten 28 from Robert Fish.
That was after hosts had scored 211-8, Luke Ramsey leading the way with 33 as Jamie Roe (3-61) and Sam Welburn (3-53) shared six wickets. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/york-league-pocklington-sent-down-by-loss-at-sewerby-1-8092928 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/d79005b05a70ece1ec5d9538dd9db580fd30f604b2b3cbce4cad75049e773e21.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:58 | null | 2016-08-22T22:30:18 | TWENTY-four hours after announcing that he had been ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan through injury, England yesterday announced that David Willey, the Yorkshire all-rounder, is to rejoin the national squad after all. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fsecond-scan-clears-willey-for-action-as-yorkshire-get-ready-for-notts-1-8083100.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8083098.1471899259!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Second scan clears Willey for action as Yorkshire get ready for Notts | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | TWENTY-four hours after announcing that he had been ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan through injury, England yesterday announced that David Willey, the Yorkshire all-rounder, is to rejoin the national squad after all.
In a statement on Sunday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said that an X-ray to Willey’s left hand, his bowling hand, had “not excluded a significant injury”, casting doubt on his participation for the rest of the season considering that the summer has only a month or so to run.
But a second scan yesterday revealed that there is no fracture to the hand that Willey injured when he was struck by a fierce return drive from Mark Stoneman, the Durham batsman, during NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday.
It is now being suggested that Willey could even feature in the second one-day international at Lord’s on Saturday, with the five-match series starting in Southampton tomorrow.
Jake Ball, the Nottinghamshire seamer who was called up to replace Willey, will stay with the national squad and therefore be unavailable for the County Championship game against Yorkshire at Scarborough, which starts this morning.
Stuart Broad, the England pace bowler, has also been withdrawn from Notts’ squad for the fixture at North Marine Road pending a scan on his left ankle.
Both second-placed Yorkshire and bottom club Notts are depleted due to injuries and international calls as they each look to bounce back from losing in the T20 semi-finals.
Alex Lees, the Yorkshire one-day captain, said that there was no time to dwell on that setback as the county champions seek a win that would significantly strengthen their hopes of a hat-trick of titles.
“We don’t have time to feel sorry for ourselves because there’s some big games coming up in the next five or six weeks, starting with Notts,” said Lees.
“It’s a massive game against a team who have struggled for form this year, and if we can play our brand of cricket, I’m sure that we’ll put pressure on them over the four days.”
Lees said Yorkshire are relishing the chance to get Saturday’s disappointment out of their system.
“The opportunity to get back up and running in a different competition with a win, and so soon after the disappointment of Saturday, is a great incentive,” he said. “We need to show the character that this group has become renowned for in recent years.” | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/second-scan-clears-willey-for-action-as-yorkshire-get-ready-for-notts-1-8083100 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/d51984a3a1d3ed0c3975e6c284ae79e68a0b46eb05ca6ad4ee57a43b348633a0.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:47:38 | null | 2016-08-28T17:10:22 | Yorkshire take on Surrey in the semi-final of the Royal London One Day Cup at Headingley. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Flive-royal-london-cup-yorkshire-v-surrey-middle-order-collapse-leaves-yorkshire-facing-uphill-battle-in-bid-for-lord-s-final-1-8093417.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8093414.1472400968!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LIVE - Royal London Cup: Yorkshire v Surrey - Middle order collapse leaves Yorkshire facing uphill battle in bid for Lord’s final | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Yorkshire take on Surrey in the semi-final of the Royal London One Day Cup at Headingley.
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Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan (second left) is congratulated by Jack Brooks (second right) and Jonny Bairstow (right) after taking the wicket of Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
44 overs: Yorkshire 202-6 - Bresnan 47 no; Rhodes 21 no - 54 needed off 36 balls
43 overs: Yorkshire 193-6 - Bresnan 44 no; Rhodes 15 no - 63 off 41 needed
42 overs: Yorkshire 188-6 - Bresnan 42 no; Rhodes 12 no- 68 needed off 48 balls
41 overs: Yorkshire 179-6 - Bresnan 37 no; Rhodes 10 no - 77 needed
40 overs: Yorkshire 173-6 - Bresnan 36 no; Rhodes 4no - 83 runs needed
37.1 overs: Waite out for an 38 off 60 balls - caught by Gareth Batty off the bowling of Sam Curran. Yorkshire up against it now.
THE loss of three quick wickets saw Yorkshire up against it as they took on Surrey at Headingley in the semi-final of the Royal London One Day Cup.
After restricting the visitors to 255-7 from their 50 overs – Matthew Waite leading the way with 3-48 – Yorkshire found themselves in a decent position at 75-2.
But, in the 19th over, Jonny Bairstow - cleared to play in the game by England - was caught by Dominic Sibley for 13 off the bowling of Stuart Meaker.
Just ten balls later, Bairstow’s England colleague, Gary Ballance, followed him back to the pavillion when he was caught behind by Ben Foakes for 32, handing Meaker his second victim.
Four balls later, the hosts were reeling when Jack Leaning chopped onto his stumps having scored just three.
Tim Bresnan was then joined by 20-year-old Waite with the score at 81.
The pair then batted sensibly to take their team’s score to 150-5 with 15 overs remaining.
Earlier, Steven Davies was the star of the show for the visitors, scoring a well-paced 104 off 143 balls with 10 fours and a six before becoming one of Waites’s three victims when he was caught by Will Rhodes.
Most of the damage was done in a fourth-wicket partnership between Davies and Foakes (90), the par putting on 130 before Davies exited in the 38th over.
Kumar Sangakkara, often seen as Surrey’s biggest threat, was sent on his way for just 4 when Azeem Rafiq took a catch off the bowling of Bresnan.
At the start of Yorkshire’s reply, Adam Lyth was dismissed at the start of the third overwhen caught by Sibley off the bowling of J\ake Dernbach.
Alex Lees put on 44 with Gary Ballance before shouldering arms to one off former Yorkshire player Gareth Batty that clean bowled him for 26. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/live-royal-london-cup-yorkshire-v-surrey-middle-order-collapse-leaves-yorkshire-facing-uphill-battle-in-bid-for-lord-s-final-1-8093417 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/ea2d0376a4873426014a39a37902fd4b7c1b2b01464ab2ed96857c6fb1ab105e.json |
[
"Sam Walton"
] | 2016-08-26T12:50:33 | null | 2016-08-20T11:00:00 | The UK is well known for its status in world pig breeding and has exported to most countries globally. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpiggeries-dickensian-we-saved-their-bacon-1-8064505.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8064502.1470928289!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Piggeries ‘Dickensian’ - we saved their bacon | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | The UK is well known for its status in world pig breeding and has exported to most countries globally.
Not only that but our advisers have travelled the globe to give advice on managing the pigs and the breeding of them and also on housing and systems of rearing.
How Russian piggeries look after UK advice.
Some of you may not know that the UK was forced to come out of stalls for pregnant sows on the first of January 1999.
Some of the hovels that pigs have been kept in in other countries are quite frankly Dickensian and the Soviet Union was no exception. With their wealth from oil, they have expanded all their farming enterprises and have become much more self sufficient in pig keeping.
We sent them lots of breeding stock several years ago and with the advice given and the excellence of the stock, they are now very efficient producers.
That means they no longer take our produce, apart from which there is an embargo on them, and I understand the price they pay their farmers is way above what we get here so that is how desperate they are for pig meat.
Russian piggeries of old.
I remember going with a consignment of breeding pigs to the Ukraine in 1990, the year after they became independent from Russia and some of the older piggeries were a bit shambolic to say the least.
There was no unemployment as such and I recall that on one unit, they had two ladies who went round with a brush all day to keep the paths clean to any of the buildings.
They would have one person to 10 sows and I recall watching some of the pigs being fed which took three men to do.
Yes they had a delivery system to the pigs, so one man sat on a chair and watched the feeder at work, another man walked along to see if the food had been delivered to the trough and a third man used a hosepipe to put water on the meal.
That was their job for the day. I also remember seeing them bringing in the harvest using an old tractor, a four wheeled flat trailer with sides and the corn was dribbling out onto the floor as it went along. I mentioned to the farm manager that this was happening and fortunately he had a sense of humour (very rare) and said that yes, we lose half the corn on the way in and the other half on the way out!
He also told me a story of how when they were under Soviet rule they had to record how many pigs every sow had every time and send the results off to Moscow.
One day, the stockman went in to see what births there had been and found a sow only had two piglets.
He dare not tell his immediate boss so he wrote down four. His manager put down six and by the time it arrived in Moscow, it showed 12.
The Kremlin were pleased and said we have two extra pigs from this sow, we will donate those to a poor country and keep the ten ourselves.
He said that with a smile!
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[
"Rev Jeremy Fletcher",
"Beverley Minster"
] | 2016-08-28T10:46:16 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:00 | For almost all my life the middle weeks of August have brought a sense of dread. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fto-be-loved-by-god-an-exam-we-always-pass-1-8082135.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8082134.1471867313!/image/image.jpg | en | null | To be loved by God ‘an exam we always pass’ | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | For almost all my life the middle weeks of August have brought a sense of dread.
It’s exam results time. My O levels (yes, I’m that old) and A levels were followed by time as a teacher, and then later as a school governor.
Schools are measured on their performance too.
For seven years, my wife worked in university admissions, and results week was incredibly busy.
There is nowhere to hide from exam results. There, on paper or on a screen, is someone’s summing up of your performance.
Hopefully you did yourself proud, but you might just have blown it. Almost certainly your result will have determined what happens next to you.
Again, hopefully an amazing future might have opened up, but it might be that what you were expecting has just gone up in smoke.
My prayers are with those who got their A and AS results last week, and those getting their GCSEs this week.
It’s been a testing time for others too.
I’ve watched a lot of sport over the last few weeks, mainly from Rio.
The line between success and ‘failure’ is a very thin one indeed. What must it be like to come fourth in a final, or just miss out on selection?
I put ‘failure’ in quotation marks because only the most heartless would say that a brilliant performance which didn’t win gold is a failure.
For many of our athletes, just getting to Rio was a triumph.
Putting their performances in context helps us see that it’s not just about passing the ‘gold’ test, just as we will not be completely summed up by what grades we got in our exams.
The most important thing is to know that we are loved, and can love. We have worth not because we are sporty or clever or rich.
We are who we are because of how we relate to others, how we use whatever gifts we have, how we look out for the needs of others.
To know that God loves us so completely as to give us the gift of the life and death of resurrection of Jesus Christ is beyond all the affirmation that a medal or an exam pass can give us.
Our prayers and good wishes then should be with those facing up to a future they weren’t expecting, perhaps because the exams didn’t go their way.
And whether we pass or fail, whether we win gold or sit on our sofa, our worth is found in the love of God for us, and the way we offer that to others too.
To be loved by God is an exam we always pass.
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"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-27T00:47:21 | null | 2016-08-23T10:54:35 | Yorkshire moved to within five points of County Championship leaders Middlesex after wrapping up a resounding 305-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Scarborough. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fgallery-yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-tim-bresnan-s-career-best-return-seals-white-rose-victory-1-8083613.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8092101.1472254135!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GALLERY: Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire - Tim Bresnan’s career-best return seals White Rose victory | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Yorkshire moved to within five points of County Championship leaders Middlesex after wrapping up a resounding 305-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Scarborough.
Knowing a victory was needed to keep pace at the top of the table in what was their game in hand on their main title rivals, the White Rose county backed up Gary Ballance’s decision not to follow-on on Wednesday by securing the win early in the afternoon session.
They needed just 34.3 overs to claim the final seven wickets as the visitors were bowled out for 146 chasing 452 to win and leave their own hopes of survival in Division One hanging in the balance.
They remain rooted bottom to the bottom of the table with three matches to play while Yorkshire stay second and well in the hunt for a third successive Championship title.
Despite heavy rain for much of the evening on the east coast, play got under way on time thanks in no part to the decision to transport the club’s ‘Blotter’ from Headingley to North Marine Road in the early hours of the morning.
The machine spent two hours drying the outfield, and Tim Bresnan was soon reaping the rewards as he had Tom Moores (41) caught by Adam Lyth at second slip from just the fourth ball of the morning.
GOT HIM: Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan celebrates dismissing Nottinghamshire's Chris Read for his fifth wicket of the innings. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix
Having taken two wickets in an over on the previous day, Bresnan continued his fine form with the ball, with Samit Patel the next to succumb to the England all-rounder as he feathered an edge through to wicketkeeper Andrew Hodd.
Notts captain Chris Read fared little better as Bresnan picked up his fifth wicket, Jake Lehman the catcher at fourth slip, but Brendan Taylor and Brett Hutton were able to forge a partnership to see Notts through to lunch.
The pair added 47 for the seventh wicket, but just three balls after the interval they were parted as Ryan Sidebottom found Hutton’s outside edge and Hodd took the simplest of catches.
That sparked a lower order collapse, as Brendan Taylor (38) pushed a wide ball from Jack Brooks to Alex Lees at cover and Luke Fletcher was bowled from the very next ball to leave Notts on the brink of defeat.
People had a pop at us for not enforcing the follow-on but it shows the strength of our team and we stick by what we believe gives us the best opportunity to win a game of cricket. Yorkshire head coach, Jason Gillespie.
Imran Tahir was able to survive the hat-trick delivery, but he faced just three more deliveries before fending Brooks off to Lees at short-leg as the final four wickets fell in just three-and-a-half overs after lunch.
Bresnan finished with career best figures of 5-36 and his best in any first-class match across the two innings of 8-51.
Afterwards, Jason Gillespie said the result vindicated the decision not to enforce the follow-on.
“It was the right call,” he said. “People had a pop at us for not enforcing the follow-on but it shows the strength of our team and we stick by what we believe gives us the best opportunity to win a game of cricket. We’ve been vindicated in it.
Yorkshire come out to field against Nottinghamshire on the final day of the match at Scarborough. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
“It’s a very important result against a very good side. Obviously Notts didn’t play their best cricket but we knew they were going to be a good challenge. We’re pleased as punch. To go from 51 for six on the first day to win by 300 runs – this team never ceases to amaze me. It’s important how you respond to the positions we find ourselves in at times, but I couldn’t be any more proud of them. There’s no words to describe it.
“You can point to a number of individual performances this game that were wonderful performances, but with the team collective there was no panic. There was a real calmness in the dressing room even when we found ourselves in a spot of bother. That is a hallmark of a decent side and a side that backs their ability, trusts their game and believes.
“That’s fantastic for us going into these last four games but we know we just have to control what we can and keep level-headed. Hopefully, that will give us a chance to compete and put us somewhere near the top at the end of the season.”
Yorkshire celebrate victory over Nottinghamshire at Scarborough and thank the fans and supporters for their support. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan celebrates dismissing Nottinghamshire's Tom Moores at Scarborough. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Nottinghamshire's Brett Hutton narrowly avoids being run out against Yorkshire. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Injured captain Andrew Gale watches on at Scarborough on day four as his team clinch victory against Nottinghamshire. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Yorkshire's Jack Brooks takes the final wicket of Nottinghamshire's Imran Tahir to give them victoryat Scarborough on Friday. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/sport/local-sport/gallery-yorkshire-v-nottinghamshire-tim-bresnan-s-career-best-return-seals-white-rose-victory-1-8083613 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/80f2d56f65467b97a54faacb252d5cba6d96ff4f4f4071a222d310db0ddcf6be.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:15 | null | 2016-08-19T10:33:02 | Students and The Scarborough News have been given a sneak preview of the new £14 million university
campus which opens next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fscarborough-s-new-flexible-course-university-1-8078060.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8078058.1471599171!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Scarborough’s new, flexible course university | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Students and The Scarborough News have been given a sneak preview of the new £14 million university campus which opens next month.
Construction firm Wilmott Dixon is putting the finishing touches to the three-storey, triple atrium building at the Coventry University Scarborough Campus at Weaponness which can house 2,000 students.
Coventry University Scarborough Campus. .pic Richard Ponter 163418c
It includes IT suites, engineering and science labs, a mock law court and a library as well as a café and social areas and is part of the £50 million sports and education facility on the town’s old Weaponness coach parking site.
While works have been taking place studying has taken place at Scarborough Spa and Woodend Creative centre.
Provost Craig Gaskell said: “We have been clear from the moment the decision was made to invest in Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast area that this would be a great opportunity for people from across the region who want to study, but also for the town itself.”
Jess Williams, of Cayton, is studying Early Childhood. She added: “It’s been great to see where we will be studying – the facilities are fantastic. I am really excited.”
The university offers honours degree courses including business, management, IT, accounting, finance, law, policing, biological and chemical sciences, engineering, health, early years education and counselling. In addition, foundation and access routes are provided for those who do not yet have the qualifications to start degree-level studies, along with HNC and HND qualifications available in all subjects.
Students are aged 18 or above, joining direct from college or with prior work or related experience. In addition to very flexible full-time study, therenis part-time and day release, including Saturday University. | http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/news/local/scarborough-s-new-flexible-course-university-1-8078060 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/0ddd5d157d473da89e0d722e48a17825c610e03b8cb27b8dc7e4280a053cce4e.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:47:32 | null | 2016-08-31T07:47:26 | Building company Barratt has raised over £20,000 for the Brain Tumour Charity following a major fundraising drive. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beverleyguardian.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbarratt-raises-20-000-for-cancer-charity-1-8083448.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/webimage/1.8083446.1472042840!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barratt raises £20,000 for cancer charity | null | null | www.beverleyguardian.co.uk | Building company Barratt has raised over £20,000 for the Brain Tumour Charity following a major fundraising drive.
The company, which is developing the Elm Tree Park development in Beverley, has undertaken almost ten different initiatives to help raise funds for the charity.
The charity works at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain cancer and help the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families.
Fundraising activity has involved everything from ‘Bake Offs’ and raffles to tuck shops, with an impressive £8,000 being raised at the local housebuilder’s annual charity golf day.
As the company’s chosen charity of the year, the fundraising will continue throughout the remainder of 2016.
Paul Newman, managing director of Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, said: “We are very passionate about fundraising for worthy causes here at Barratt and we’ve been really pleased to see everyone coming together to help raise money for a charity that is very close to our hearts. We recently lost a colleague to a brain tumour, so it seemed appropriate that we pull together to fundraise in their memory.
“The support from across the business is overwhelming and we are proud to be able to offer such a significant figure.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:03 | null | 2016-08-26T12:00:59 | The death of a prisoner has led to a number of changes being made at HMP Highpoint, an inquest has heard. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Finquest-hears-stradishall-prisoner-s-death-has-led-to-changes-1-7544130.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7544128.1472130233!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Inquest hears Stradishall prisoner’s death has led to changes | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The death of a prisoner has led to a number of changes being made at HMP Highpoint, an inquest has heard.
David Shane Smith was found hanging in his cell at the Stradishall prison on the night of May 23, 2014, and was confirmed dead at West Suffolk Hospital, in Bury St Edmunds, the following morning.
An inquest into his death opened last Monday and continued this week.
Giving evidence at the hearing in Bury on Wednesday, Kate Heard, a governor at Highpoint, told the jury about measures the prison had taken since David’s death ‘to hopefully prevent this sort of thing happening in the future’.
On May 23, 2014, David was transferred from HMP Chelmsford to Highpoint where he asked to speak to a ‘listener’ – prisoners trained by the Samaritans to support other prisoners in distress – but none were available.
He also asked to call the charity’s helpline, a request which was delayed by two hours because a phone on his induction unit was missing.
Ms Heard said Highpoint had increased its ‘listeners’ from two to three people and everyone involved had agreed they could be approached if a request was made when they were not on the rota.
She said at the time of David’s death, responsibility for the management of looking after the prison’s Samaritans’ phones rested with unit staff but now belonged to its safer custody team which checked on them weekly.
She added that ‘a lot of work’ had been done to ensure all prison staff, not just those who have contact with prisoners, were trained to know how to highlight welfare concerns.
The inquest heard last week that Highpoint’s emergency code system was not used by the staff member who attended David’s cell and that prison staff had not contacted David’s family after he was found injured.
Ms Heard told the jury she had drafted a document, now superseded by regional protocol, on responses for emergency codes and that a new way of monitoring which prisoners had failed to give details of next of kin was helping to improve prison records.
The inquest continues. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/inquest-hears-stradishall-prisoner-s-death-has-led-to-changes-1-7544130 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/0092c37bf8169b5067175bae6aec02fcfa89ea9b53259c166e9bfb59f35884ff.json |
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"Callum Brunning",
"Sport Haverhillecho.Co.Uk"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:16 | null | 2016-08-17T10:33:02 | MARSHALL HATCHICK TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIPDIVISION ONEHaverhill 176-7 lost to Braintree 246 by 70 runs | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fphillips-hat-trick-not-enough-to-prevent-defeat-for-haverhill-1-7530497.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7530494.1471426374!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Phillips hat-trick not enough to prevent defeat for Haverhill | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | MARSHALL HATCHICK TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
DIVISION ONE
Haverhill 176-7 lost to Braintree 246 by 70 runs
A hat-trick for stand-in skipper Anthony Phillips proved a mere consolation in yet another loss for Haverhill, writes Callum Brunning.
With only one loss in the last four games for Haverhill, Phillips’ team were confident going into Saturday’s game, despite a number of absences in the team.
With captain Adam Dellar, Will Bailey and Jamie Boulton all on holiday, Haverhill were forced to name a weakened team for Saturday’s clash which saw Anthony Phillips stand in as skipper.
Having lost the toss, Haverhill fielded first and instantly put Braintree’s opening batsmen on the back foot.
In-form Andy Argent (6-2-23-1) found the breakthrough in the third over when Dean Bass (1) snicked off to Phillips at slip. Haverhill’s opening pair of Argent and veteran Joe Woodley (9-2-52-2) continued to apply the pressure bowling on the Braintree batsmen, who with the aid of Haverhill’s energy in the field, restricted the visitors to 24 runs off the first ten overs.
Josh Ruthven continued Haverhill’s pressure going for just 11 runs in his seven overs.
Braintree opener Chris Leech remained resilient against Haverhill’s attack and crafted his way to 58 before Callum Brunning (9-0-42-1) had him stumped.
After a drought of wickets in the middle overs, Braintree’s Gareth Fisher (53) and Dean Chalk (45) punished the bad balls, and moved the visitors into a good position.
However, after an attempt at a risky single, Fisher fell victim to some sharp work by Ruthven who ran him out with a direct hit.
In the climax to Braintree’s innings, Phillips (3-0-20-3) provided a moment of magic, taking the wickets of Dean Garner (8), Quincy Titterton (3) and Ben Golds (0) in consecutive deliveries.
This was key to restricting Braintree to no more than 246.
Haverhill began their chase in horrendous fashion when Sam Hartshorn chipped the first ball of the innings to mid-on off the bowling of Quincy Titterton (10-2-35-2).
Luck was in the favour of the visitors after Phillips (29) was controversially run out in the 13th over from which the home side failed to recover.
Apart from Dan Pass’ entertaining innings of 31, Haverhill never showed any signs of chasing down Braintree’s score.
Haverhill slumped to 176-7 in their 50 overs. Although Haverhill lost the game, they managed to pick up nine valuable bonus points which could be vital at the end of the season in their fight for survival.
On Saturday Haverhill travel to Coggeshall (1pm), which could be their best chance of victory in their remaining four fixtures.
Haverhill: Powell, Phillips, Palmer, Dellar(c), Ruthven, Humphrey(wk), Boulton, Pass, Bailey, Woodley, Brunning.
In Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division Three, Haverhill II won by five wickets at second-from-bottom Coggeshall II to all but mathematically guarantee they won’t finish in the bottom two this season, their first at that level.
Veteran seamer Martyn Wilkins produced a season’s best of 10-0-38-5 and 15-year-old spinner Harry Harding 15-1-62-3 to bowl out the hosts for 189.
Openers Steve Fox (56) and Dan Poole (72) then laid the foundations for a five wicket victory.
The victory leaves Haverhill needing just four points from their final four games to ensure they don’t end up in the bottom two.
On Saturday, Haverhill are at home to promotion-chasing Kelvedon & Feering (1pm). | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/football/phillips-hat-trick-not-enough-to-prevent-defeat-for-haverhill-1-7530497 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/55466b99ea1a946bcecf5c65760ef9162fe6ffaaf2990fc6e200a055f2bb480c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:45 | null | 2016-08-14T06:00:00 | Social media can increasingly tell potential burglars information that will make their job much easier. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhow-to-avoid-making-yourself-a-crime-target-with-your-social-media-posts-1-7521985.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7521984.1470916239!/image/image.jpg | en | null | How to avoid making yourself a crime target with your social media posts | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Social media can increasingly tell potential burglars information that will make their job much easier.
The culture of posting expensive new purchases, giving out your address and even when you are out of the country and for how long can create an enticing picture for would be burglars. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect yourself and your home during the summer period.
1) Consider taking a vacation from social media while you are on holiday or away for the day. Avoid announcements that you are going to be in another country for the next few weeks and do not check-in on social media at the airport.
2) Share vacation photos after the holiday. The photo could make clear that you are not at home even if you haven’t said where you are.
3) Consider sharing information with friends and not the entire public. At least in the weeks leading to a trip and during it.
4) Do not make details such as address, place of work or previous school public.
5) Put lights on timers during the evenings to give the impression there is someone there. Additionally outside sensors in the garden may deter potential intruders or burglars. In the absence of light, a timer on a TV or Radio could be an effective alternative.
6) Have a relative or a friend collect your mail so there is no build up of evidence to suggest you aren’t home. Don’t leave notes for delivery people suggesting you aren’t in.
7) Consider securing a visible security alarm. When asked burglars suggest the presence of a security system is the biggest deterrent to a potential burglar.
8) Keep any doors or windows, particularly on the ground floor, shut when you are not there. Remember insurance companies will often not pay out if a burglary occurs as a result of an insecure door or window.
9) Don’t forget to secure your garage or shed and if you have any power tools or gardening tools register them for free at http://www.immobilise.com/.
10) If you are going to be away for a period longer than a week it is worth informing the police of the duration of your trip. It may encourage them to actively drive by your home while they are on patrols.
Sources: Hampshire Police and Distinctive Doors | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/how-to-avoid-making-yourself-a-crime-target-with-your-social-media-posts-1-7521985 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/74b992180ea4e619982e99ac03227819cf810ff75a16dacbfa2644f884dba60b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:22 | null | 2016-08-31T10:51:13 | As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcommunity%2Ftraffic-transport%2Fgraphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7553805.1472640493!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dash cam footage of young boy being hit by van gives stark warning at end of police speed campaign | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets.
The shocking video captures the moment a little boy gets hit by a van. The van was travelling at 20mph at the time of the collision. If it had been going just 10mph faster the likelihood of death would have been five times higher.
The shocking moment the boy ran out into the street captured on dash cam
The youngster - believed to be eight - charges out into the road between two parked vehicles and flies off the van’s bumper after being struck before tumbling onto the road and running off.
The van driver is completely unsighted and could do nothing to avoid the collision with the boy, who was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
Throughout August the county’s Road Policing Units have been out in force targeting motorists breaking the law.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your license however drivers across the county are warned that the speed limit is a limit not a target. In some road conditions or road layouts even driving at the speed limit could be too fast.
Speed limits are not targets
Traffic Sergeant Ian Manley said: “Those who speed put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of others.
“The faster you drive the less time you have to react. Speed remains one of the biggest factors in fatal collisions.
“The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens.
“There will be times when you need to drive under the speed limit in order to drive correctly for the conditions or layout of the road.
“I would urge anyone who drives to help us protect road users by reducing your speed and driving to the conditions of the roads.
“If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Remember that speed limits are there for a reason.”
* Make sure you leave plenty of time for your journey, taking into account traffic
* Watch out for changes in the speed limit
* Drive to suit the conditions and the layout of the road
* Don’t let peer pressure encourage you to break the law
* Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit because there is less traffic.
* Don’t be tempted to put your foot down because the road ahead appears clear. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/community/traffic-transport/graphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/9d8d905ff5687ec95f91939751f8bf1970ffee26f0b8c8f0d4adb9f58e8c550b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:01 | null | 2016-08-19T08:00:00 | I start my column this week by congratulating my local club Stowmarket, on gaining promotion back to Division Five at the first time of asking with two games still to be played. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcaught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-picturesque-grounds-are-a-pleasure-to-visit-1-7533179.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7533178.1471524220!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Caught in the Middle with Ron Raisey: Picturesque grounds are a pleasure to visit | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | I start my column this week by congratulating my local club Stowmarket, on gaining promotion back to Division Five at the first time of asking with two games still to be played.
They have always prided themselves on giving younger players a chance and this season it has paid dividends with big contributions from both Stuart Lilley and George Tillbrook, and also from Dale Watling who has returned to the club this year.
The most unlikely winners were Worlington, who won at high-flying Witham by 28 runs. Batting first they struggled to 106, thanks to Jimmy Watson’s 59 before their bowlers went to town, cleaning up their opponents for just 78, with Sean Cooper leading the way with 4-19, ably backed up by Kiwi Ben Hyde 4-25. This Saturday they entertain struggling Hadleigh.
Hadleigh will consider themselves unlucky to lose to Coggeshall by just one wicket, Hadleigh 167, Kyle Tanner 60, Coggeshall 168-9, Mark Simmonds 3-15.
Halstead achieved a much needed victory over Mistley by 42 runs, Halstead 242-9, Mark Johnson 55, Mistley 200, Sam Walter 3-28. Next up is a visit to fellow strugglers Braintree.
Haverhill, without skipper Adam Dellar were well beaten by Braintree by 70 runs. Braintree 246, Anthony Phillips 3-20, Haverhill 176-7, Dan Pass 31. A trip to Coggeshall is the next date in the diary.
Mildenhall look to be marching onwards towards the EAPL play-offs with yet another victory, this time over bottom club Copford by 91 runs. Overseas Aussie star Steve Taylor scored an impressive 128 in a total of 299-9, Copford made 208-9 with Ashley Clark taking 3-27. Taylor has now passed the 1,000 run mark in the Two Counties this season at an average of just over 75. Frinton IIs are the visitors to Wamil Way this weekend.
Lakenheath had a much needed victory last Saturday, beating Ipswich by 105 runs. Lakenheath 256-6, Shane Leech 105, Dominic Palmer 84, Ipswich 151, Danny Rodic 3-39. This Saturday they entertain Easton.
Long Melford lost to Easton by five wickets, Long Melford 205-7, Dale Brett 79, Ipswich 209-5, veteran Lawrence Hall 4-58. It’s a home game this Saturday against Dunmow.
Bottom club Exning predictably lost to unbeaten Maldon by five wickets. Exning 121 Ollie Lawson 58, Maldon 124-5 Peter Woods 2-33. This week sees them play host to Mildenhall IIs.
One of the perks of being an umpire in the Two Counties league, apart from the obvious cricket teas, is the opportunity to visit some absolutely delightful grounds. From the perfectly-manicured, such as Mildenhall and Frinton, to the picturesque delights of Exning, Worlington and Halstead, they all have many appealing factors.
I am a firm believer that if you are on a league panel, you go to wherever you are appointed, you shouldn’t be allowed to pick and choose, or how far you travel. I always enjoy going to a different club each week, meeting players old and new. I hope I can still be seeing these grounds and players for a good few years to come. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/cricket/caught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-picturesque-grounds-are-a-pleasure-to-visit-1-7533179 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/dd9fd3de3d850520a6572d3e1e7ff75fd77e00f44a67613ff4f5952a8ef88bd1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:41 | null | 2016-08-21T10:47:41 | Following the painful play-off exit last time we locked horns, we certainly have a score to settle when the East Anglian Derby returns on Sunday (12pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fipswich-town-fan-russell-claydon-is-hoping-the-blues-can-do-it-for-atkinson-in-the-derby-1-7536847.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.5483329.1472134631!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ipswich Town fan Russell Claydon is hoping the Blues can do it for Atkinson in the derby | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Following the painful play-off exit last time we locked horns, we certainly have a score to settle when the East Anglian Derby returns on Sunday (12pm).
The general consensus seemed to be that it was a good thing to be facing them so early on in the campaign, before they had chance to readjust to life back in the Championship.
But with just three games gone and seven points on the board those Canaries already seem to have a head of steam up, while our start has been a mixed bag.
For all the doom-and-gloom surrounding Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Brentford though there were still a number of first-half chances that were fashioned that, on another day, could have seen a very different outcome.
A point at Molineux would normally be regarded as a good result but on Tuesday we could and should have taken advantage of a lacklustre Wolves side that seemed devoid of ideas.
While we seemed unlucky to not have Daryl Murphy’s header awarded as a goal, we were still left indebted to Bartosz Bialkowski again though, for a fine penalty save, to save Adam Webster’s blushes.
But the performance can certainly give us some confidence heading into Sunday.
Despite the giant gulf in the costs of the squads, I’m expecting another cagey derby affair where a set-piece or a swift counter-attack could prove decisive.
Shackling Wes Hoolahan will be pivotal to our chances, while with David McGoldrick sadly out injured again, we will need a big performance from young Teddy Bishop.
I’d also like to see Tommy Smith brought back into the defence, taking Webster out of the firing line.
It was terrible news to hear about former Town striker Dalian Atkinson’s tragic death this week. He was before my time but what a fitting tribute it would be to do it for Dalian on Sunday. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/football/ipswich-town-fan-russell-claydon-is-hoping-the-blues-can-do-it-for-atkinson-in-the-derby-1-7536847 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/d9f2bb1ed36ff461b099a70d4a316de1e890b08d5237fbba89bdb1adb5735efe.json |
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Now she’s back to showcase her own style of contemporary rock-blues.
Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of Hendrix, the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the energy of Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocal of Stevie Nicks all rolled into one...that’s Chantel.
Guitar prodigy Chantel has won five British Blues Awards in the last three years, including Guitarist of the Year in 2013 and 2014, in doing so becoming the first woman to achieve it.
When Chantel was eight years old, she was the youngest person in the UK to pass a Rock school exam.
At 12, she was jamming in her native Bradford and evolving into a gifted musician.
At 14, Chantel was told by major labels that she had a “great voice, but girls don’t play guitar like that!”
Wisely ignoring the comments, she enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 distinctions.
When Chantel released her 2011 debut album, ‘Like No Other’, one critic said, “Chantel McGregor deserves to be held up as a messiah of blues-rock and given her own mountain.
She doesn’t strum or pick her guitar but almost bends and distorts it, as if she’s channeling the ghost of Hendrix through her fingers”
New album ‘Lose Control’ sees Chantel producing an exciting pantheon of rock crescendos and riffs that will please her devout blues rock fan base, but also displays a bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive influences.
Chantel explains: “I juxtaposed heavy, guitar riff-based, dark tracks with haunting, emotive acoustic tracks, whilst tying them together with the lyrical themes of desperation and loss so often seen in Southern Gothic fiction.”
Chantel plays at The Apex on Thursday, September 8 at 8pm. Tickets are £14, or £16 on the door. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/guitar-queen-chantel-returns-to-bury-st-edmunds-1-7535664 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/739a68f17ca9639c819b210a578d4fa87e5f89dc8d7951743a3ca483f91ccfc8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:50:09 | null | 2016-08-30T09:54:53 | The high standards of care which breastfeeding mothers receive from West Suffolk Hospital have been recognised after the trust was awarded an upgrade to its “baby friendly” status. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fhealth-news%2Fnational-recognition-of-west-suffolk-hospital-s-parent-and-baby-scheme-1-7550059.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7550058.1472547272!/image/image.jpg | en | null | National recognition of West Suffolk Hospital’s parent and baby scheme | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The high standards of care which breastfeeding mothers receive from West Suffolk Hospital have been recognised after the trust was awarded an upgrade to its “baby friendly” status.
The hospital has been awarded stage two baby friendly status by UNICEF (United Nation’s Children’s Fund) for the support it offers parents to help them make informed decisions about feeding their babies.
To achieve the status, the hospital had to demonstrate that the right training and education is in place to give staff the necessary practical skills and knowledge to successfully support breastfeeding mothers.
The hospital hopes to achieve stage three – the final milestone – by August next year. To gain the status, parents using the hospital’s maternity and neonatal services will be asked their opinions about the care they have received.
Bernadine Bramble, general manager for women and children at the hospital said: “We are absolutely delighted that we have achieved this important status, which shows that parents who have their babies at the hospital are receiving the right help to make sure their children get the best possible start in life.
“Breastfeeding protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses, including gastroenteritis and respiratory infections in infancy as well as allergies and diabetes in childhood. It can also help protect mum too, by reducing the risk of some cancers.
“But breastfeeding isn’t always easy and lots of new mothers need support. We’re committed to making sure they get the help they need and are pleased that has been recognised by UNICEF.”
For more information about the Baby Friendly initiative, visit www.babyfriendly.org.uk | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/health/health-news/national-recognition-of-west-suffolk-hospital-s-parent-and-baby-scheme-1-7550059 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/7bd78afc9d9077193836a19bcd9aedcfdc430c6e8d4f9ef0b4c70ea16141c3ed.json |
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Mini worlds is the theme for the week in the summer series of family events taking place at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
Discover the miniature world of railways with a massive train set provided by Bury Railway Club. Explore and enjoy the mini world of model making and meet the enthusiasts behind these detailed creations at this three day event.
On August 16 you can make a mini cathedral, on the 17th a mini world garden and on the 18th a model train.
There is also a world children’s trail on all three days.
The price includes the whole event and activities on the day and is £5 per child, £3 per attending adult, under 3s free.
These are drop-in events and there is no need to book. They run from 10.30am – noon then 12.30pm to 4pm.
On the 17th there are also a number of mini world themed Lego workshops, starting at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, costing £8 per person.
Come on an adventure with ‘Trevor’ the Train Driver and choose which story line to take, let your imagination take hold, be inspired to build the ending to your own adventure with our professional Lego builder.
He will help you turn your ideas into a work of LEGO art plus show you some expert LEGO building tips and skills along the way.
Book at the cathedral office or call 01284 748720.
There is a chance to purchase your creation at the end of the workshop for an additional cost. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/miniature-fun-at-st-edmundsbury-cathedral-1-7511611 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/e67006e2970fac5a1d0e2fea6830f9befc3b76e6aabd2ca63d09d10e51c53de8.json |
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It is the fourth visit to the church by the octet, which is very popular and has a repertoire ranging from Mozart and Palestrina to well known barber shop and light music.
All proceeds from the concert will go to the continued restoration/upkeep of Ickworth Church.
Tickets are £5 per person.
Pay on entry, but emailing john@ickworthchurch.org.uk is advisable in order to control numbers. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/popular-octet-set-for-ickworth-church-concert-1-7532801 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/ffd60a2cbece10c226459a90d760cda61b651bcac5947bef20720d5a04de147e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:26 | null | 2016-08-20T09:00:00 | Horseheath Racecourse, part of the Thurlow Estate, played host to its very first British Eventing affiliated horse trials on its news course. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fhorseheath-races-to-eventing-success-1-7533395.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7533393.1471528076!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Horseheath races to eventing success | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Horseheath Racecourse, part of the Thurlow Estate, played host to its very first British Eventing affiliated horse trials on its news course.
Months of hard work and planning seemed to pay off with riders from around the eastern region and beyond praising the efforts of event organiser Tim Barling and the committee for the amount of effort that was put in to produce such a welcoming, friendly and well-run event in its first year.
OPEN WINNER: Victoria Bax rode Albertas Rose to victory in the BE100 Open
Despite the rain not falling as much as organisers would have liked in the run-up, praise for the ground rained in from competitors.
Joanne Foley commented: “Yes the ground was firm underneath but you could feel the effort the team had put in and the excellent grass cover really made a difference.
“Plus it really helped that the track was flat and even. I certainly didn’t mind running my horse on it.”
Foley later went on to win the PwC BE100 Section C on a score of 26.9 on Mr Eric Coan’s Chakir S Z.
“It is only his second BE100, and his first win,” she said. “We’ve kept him at BE90 to allow him to mature and he now feels really ready for the 100 tracks.
“He really tried his heart out and made it feel easy. I’ll definitely be back next year and it’s great to have a local event with so much potential to run the bigger classes and international events.”
The positives did not stop at the ground, as riders praised the expertly-designed track from Tina Ure, of the popular Little Downham Horse Trials, that was constructed by David Carpenter.
Following her BE90 win on Paula Twinn’s Desert Fox III, Lisa Clarke Spence praised the event as ‘a really lovely course that was well laid out and really nice to ride around’.
“I had two BE100 rides and one in the BE90 and both courses were great,” she said.
“What was really good was the great viewing, which was excellent for the owners watching, who are ultimately the ones paying the bills.”
The event also raised £628 for the late Hannah Francis’ Willbery Wonder Pony Charity, a charity that is close to the heart of the whole eventing community.
Horseheath Racecourse is four miles to the east of Haverhill and forms part of the Vestey families’ Thurlow Estate. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/other-sport/horseheath-races-to-eventing-success-1-7533395 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/936db44b661b00d6b6271d6d68195717324ac2cccd7d80ece77a1e46667a5560.json |
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Starring alongside her will be Clive Francis as Frank Doel, reprising the role he played to critical acclaim in 2015.
Adapted from Helene Hanff’s best-selling book, 84 Charing Cross Road has been delighting audiences since its premiere in 1981.
A tender and heart-warming tale of transatlantic friendship, this bittersweet comedy is based on the extraordinary true story of the remarkable relationship that developed over 20 years between a vivacious New York writer and a London bookseller.
Through their exchange of humorous and often intimate correspondence a snapshot of Britain from the post-war 1940’s to the swinging 60’s is revealed, alongside a touching human story that still resonates today.
Stefanie Powers plays Helene Hanff. A star of stage and screen, with a career spanning over 50 years, Powers is best known for her role opposite Robert Wagner in Hart to Hart, which ran over five series and eight TV movies between 1979 and 1996.
Her extensive film and TV credits include McLintock!, The Magnificent Seven Ride Again, The Rockford Files, The Bionic Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. Clive Francis plays Frank Doel.
Francis’ recent credits include Les Blancs (National Theatre), Enron, The Madness of King George III (West End), The Queen and Mr Turner; he will shortly be appearing in the major new Netflix drama, The Crown, written by Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Audience).
84 Charing Cross Road premiered at Salisbury Playhouse in 1981 before transferring to the West End and Broadway.
This new production, premiering at Salisbury Playhouse in 2015, is produced by Cambridge Arts Theatre and Lee Dean.
The play was also adapted into a film in 1987, starring Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench and Anne Bancroft as Helene, who won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/new-production-at-cambridge-arts-theatre-is-a-tender-tale-of-transatlantic-friendship-1-7521805 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/9f1b793972b9b0476cbdcb4518bbfec5413c657fed4ed6f0b496b566da84e500.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:50:15 | null | 2016-08-29T08:00:00 | An exciting and intelligent collection of artwork can be enjoyed at this year’s annual Suffolk Artworks Exhibition being staged at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham from September 10 to October 2. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fsuffolk-artworks-stages-its-annual-exhibition-at-blackthorpe-barn-rougham-1-7538210.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7538206.1471872417!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk Artworks stages its annual exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | An exciting and intelligent collection of artwork can be enjoyed at this year’s annual Suffolk Artworks Exhibition being staged at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham from September 10 to October 2.
A wide range of interpretative works are on show by the 30 artists who will be exhibiting.
Angel Rising by Genista Dunham being exhibited at Suffolk Artworks Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
There are East African influences in dialogue with Suffolk agricultural lines from Cathy D’Archy, while Eileen Revett, philosopher and lover of maths, presents patterns and organised energies. Alison Jones creates works in delicate botanical observations while Genista Dunham exhibits pieces from her meditative journey through Suffolk churches and Eileen Nason portrays human life observations in her work.
This year sees the first Artworks Exhibition Award which offers a graduate student the chance to exhibit with Artworks for the year. The inaugural award goes to Roni Dean for her video and photographic work.
The event runs 10am to 5pm.
Dark Passion by Alison Jones being shown at Suffolk Artworks Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/suffolk-artworks-stages-its-annual-exhibition-at-blackthorpe-barn-rougham-1-7538210 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/f1aaacad803c0da6929e58e2e32110f096daf087de0a4981a5ad50edb5480f54.json |
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The classic SNK title is out August 26th and is the first main-series game rendered entirely in 3D using 2D backgrounds - like Street Fighter.
KoF XIV should have a good pedigree considering it is being directed by Yasuyuki Oda who has previously worked on Capcom’s Street Fighter IV as well as other titles by SNK.
Developers have introduced the “Rush” system in order to revitalise the series and attract newcomers.
The Hyper Drive system from the last game is no longer present and has been replaced with a new version of “Max Mode” from earlier games in the series.
In Max mode, the player can perform unlimited EX special moves for a short period of time, and the timer changes depending on what position their character is in.
The roster of fighters is the standout stat ahead of launch, though, with 50 ... yes FIFTY ... characters to choose from.
Each will have three types of Supers: the returning “Super Special Moves” and “Neomax Super Special Moves” (the latter of which are only usable in Max mode), and a new type called “Climax Super Special Moves”.
Climax Super Special Moves are the strongest types in the game and will require a total of three power gauges (two with Max mode on). The game also features the “Just Defend” mechanic from Garou: Mark of the Wolves. The HD thrust system now makes the opponent hit the wall and crumple for follow up attacks.
For beginners, there will be the automatic and simple “Rush Combo” while the online lobby has three modes: team VS, single VS, and party VS with up to 12 people able to enter and also spectate.
The roster of fighters is the standout stat ahead of launch, though, with 50 ... yes FIFTY ... characters to choose from. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
Whether Kof XIV can compete with the likes of the next gen Street Fighter or if it holds enough appeal to UK gamers remains to be seen.
But gameplay footage suggests it is slick, action-packed and should have lots of longevity particularly for those who like to master all fighters. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/console-corner-the-king-of-fighters-lives-on-1-7520337 | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/dd23554622f10505b6bb04a9e66563ac5c9c46dc93bb88d5980c64e45a95600b.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:56 | null | 2016-08-11T17:00:54 | The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds welcomes actor Nigel Havers for an entertaining evening of anecdotes about his life as an actor on stage and screen. Nigel will be joined on the evening by Radio 4 presenter Libby Purves. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fan-evening-with-star-of-stage-and-screen-nigel-havers-1-7501127.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7501126.1469791550!/image/image.jpg | en | null | An evening with star of stage and screen, Nigel Havers | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds welcomes actor Nigel Havers for an entertaining evening of anecdotes about his life as an actor on stage and screen. Nigel will be joined on the evening by Radio 4 presenter Libby Purves.
Nigel Havers is one of this country’s best loved and most recognisable actors and has worked extensively on the UK stage since the early 1970’s.
He has worked with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
His Hollywood career includes the classic film Chariots of Fire, working with Steven Spielberg on the epic Empire of The Sun and starring alongside Michael Caine in The Whistle Blower.
The evening’s compere will be theatre critic Libby Purves, herself a hugely respected voice on UK Culture.
She is the creator of the Theatre Cat review website and was the first woman presenter on BBC Radio 4, her connection with Radio 4 continued and she has been a midweek presenter of the radio channel since 1982.
This is a fund-raising event to support the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Registered Charity number 242977).
For tickets and further details please call the box office on 01284 769505 or visit www.theatreroyal.org. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/an-evening-with-star-of-stage-and-screen-nigel-havers-1-7501127 | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/0cf5c29bc7f1d5cb97ef3c2ce9c1b3d04530455aa8e940dca80a824be1a4153c.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:50 | null | 2016-08-14T09:00:25 | Textile artist and bestselling author, Helen M. Stevens, a member of the prestigious Society of Women Artists, opens her 18th one woman show at the Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds on August 16, with a public launch on Saturday, August 20 from 2pm–4pm. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fleading-artist-to-hold-a-new-one-woman-show-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7512006.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7512005.1470320870!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Leading artist to hold a new one woman show in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Textile artist and bestselling author, Helen M. Stevens, a member of the prestigious Society of Women Artists, opens her 18th one woman show at the Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds on August 16, with a public launch on Saturday, August 20 from 2pm–4pm.
After 35 years at the top of her profession, 12 books and a series of overseas tours, including to Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada, she now plans to step back from teaching, lecturing and major exhibitions to concentrate on more personal art and writing.
Her show ‘Curtain Call’ might be just that - a last opportunity to see a large body of her contemporary work at a single venue.
With exhibits ranging from work created over the last three years especially for this event, to pieces which have formed the basis for masterclasses, overseas tours and, most recently, her widely acclaimed new series of e-books and patterns, this is a fascinating insight to work of an artist who has made a lasting and unique contribution to the genre.
There is even the opportunity to acquire original, signed, page proofs from her bestselling books.
Part of the exhibition profits will be donated to the WWF in support of the Amur leopard, a rare, endangered species whose image forms the signature icon for the exhibition.
The exhibition continues until September 11. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/leading-artist-to-hold-a-new-one-woman-show-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7512006 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/d0b078981c690140802db1d61632837141666bc19b5e5079320b00fc2598a176.json |
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Mildenhall beat Frinton II’s by 35 runs thanks to another good knock from Steve Taylor, Mildenhall 255-7, Taylor 82, Frinton 220-7, Joe Reed 3-28.
Their remaining fixtures are Witham away this Saturday then home to Hadleigh, before finishing off with an away trip to Haverhill.
After last week’s unexpected victory, Worlington must have had high hopes of another win when they posted 314-4 against Hadleigh, thanks to Jimmy Watson 113 and Chris Baugh 108, but they were well beaten in the end by five wickets. Hadleigh made 317-5 with Tom Piddington staying undefeated on 153 not out, ably backed by Marlon Dias 69.
This Saturday, Worlington travel to Haverhill while Hadleigh entertain Wivenhoe.
Halstead beat Braintree by five wickets, Braintree 253-6, Halstead 254-5, Charlie Douglas-Hughes 73. Coggeshall are the visitors this Saturday.
Haverhill won a close encounter with Coggeshall by just 10 runs. Haverhill 237-5, Chris Palmer 67, Coggeshall 227, Palmer 3-25.
It will take a miracle now for Exning to avoid relegation as they were well beaten by local rivals Mildenhall II by eight wickets.
Exning 129, Dominic Nelson 33, Jon Allen 3-27, Mildenhall 130-2, Steve Graham 66. Exning travel to East Bergholt on Saturday.
Long Melford were well beaten by 86 runs by Dunmow, who scored 309-6 and then restricted Melford to 223-6, Cameron Stace 115 no. Melford visit Mildenhall II next.
Lakenheath earned themselves a much needed victory over Easton thanks to a century by opener Rob Horrex.
Lakenheath 223-9, Horrex 120, Easton 151-9, Adam Horrex 3-46, Paul Pallant 3-6, Tim Milner 2-11.
It’s good to see these aging bowlers turning in some good performances with the ball. It’s a trip to Dunmow next for Lakenheath on Saturday.
In Division Six, Stowmarket have won the league after beating Kelvedon and Feering by 133 runs.
Stowmarket 241-5, Michael Ives 147no, Kelvedon 108, George Tillbrook 3-20, Dale Whatling 3-13.
Their final game of the season is away at Long Melford II.
For our clubs in the top two divisions there is still a lot to play for as we head into the final three games.
Some of our sides are dangerously close to the relegation places in both divisions.
They all have tough games this weekend, but if they play to the best of their abilities then there is no reason why they shouldn’t come away with victories.
I shall be umpiring in the game at Witham, where Mildenhall are the visitors which promises to be the match of the day.
I strongly recommend a visit to the Worlington Beer Festival over the weekend, with 11 beers, five ciders and Jimmy Watson and Graham Ford the burger kings you can’t go wrong. I’ll be there on Sunday, hope to see some of you there. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/cricket/caught-in-the-middle-with-ron-raisey-match-of-the-day-will-be-on-the-cricket-field-1-7544437 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/6e5970104e476397973967a8bcb14ccce5a224f9b7b33d800df2f42ae0d42e9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:48:27 | null | 2016-08-26T13:54:41 | There is still time to join the army of more than 2,000 women who have signed up for St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Girls Night Out. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fstill-time-to-join-the-growing-fund-raising-army-of-girls-night-out-1-7535404.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7535403.1471611477!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Still time to join the growing fund-raising army of Girls Night Out | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | There is still time to join the army of more than 2,000 women who have signed up for St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Girls Night Out.
The walk on Saturday, September 10 sees women come together in their pyjamas and flashing bunny ears while walking either six or 11.2 miles around Bury St Edmunds.
Jenny Baskett, events and challenges fund-raiser for the hospice, said she is ‘astounded’ by the popularity of this year’s fund-raiser.
“Each year I think the event can’t get any bigger, but each year I am happily proven wrong,” she said.
“The money raised from this event really does help the hospice continue to support and care for those in the final chapters of their lives from across the community.
“Last year we raised an incredible £190,000 and it would be great to beat that total this year – but we can only do that with the help of our brilliant fund-raisers.”
One group of women taking part for the very first time will be the 365Motivate Team, who decided they would give it a go after seeing the event advertised online.
Leader Lucy Cronin said: “I haven’t done the walk before, so I am so excited to see all the ladies, the light up bunny ears, and to get going.”
This year’s Girls Night Out sees the return of the memory boards so walkers can write messages about the loved ones they have lost.
Other highlights include ‘water boys’ handing out refreshments and medals for participants.
To sign up visit www.girlsnightoutwalk.co.uk | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/still-time-to-join-the-growing-fund-raising-army-of-girls-night-out-1-7535404 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/49ab2a5023bc1dfa90ad15fb270bba60dda501809e7b64a4375c4484ad2bae81.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:43 | null | 2016-08-21T18:58:59 | A number of arrests have been made following today’s derby match between Ipswich Town and Norwich City. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Farrests-after-derby-match-between-ipswich-town-and-norwich-city-1-7537169.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.6053830.1472134531!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Arrests after derby match between Ipswich Town and Norwich City | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | A number of arrests have been made following today’s derby match between Ipswich Town and Norwich City.
They included:
A 23-year-old man from Norwich was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs.
A 23-year-old man from Colchester and a 57-year-old man from Witham were arrested for breaching a section 35 dispersal notice to leave a designated area following anti-social behaviour.
A 29-year-old man from Felixstowe was arrested on suspicion of affray and a 23-year-old man from Norwich on suspicion of assault.
A 34-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested for discharging a flare in the stands in the ground and a 45-year-old man from Norwich was arrested for possession of a lit flare inside the ground.
All have been taken into custody at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre.
A number of people had to be treated by medics for the effects of the flares, but all are now said to be okay.
Chief Superintendent Louisa Pepper said; “A very small minority appeared to be set on causing trouble and officers made several arrests during the course of the policing operation today.
“We said before the game that we would not tolerate anti-social behaviour, violence, racial chanting, mindless vandalism or any alcohol-fuelled disorder and the vast majority of the 25,000 who attended were responsible and respectful.” | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/arrests-after-derby-match-between-ipswich-town-and-norwich-city-1-7537169 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/12b96ee0f2a68ddfe30699fce28244da78c868b8c51a8c11986f93f98c6d3370.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:05 | null | 2016-08-19T14:06:39 | Roadworks are set to begin on the A14 at Bury next week with overnight closures. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcommunity%2Ftraffic-transport%2Froadworks-on-a14-at-bury-st-edmunds-to-begin-on-monday-1-7535443.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7535435.1471612480!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Roadworks on A14 at Bury St Edmunds to begin on Monday | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:50:10 | null | 2016-08-30T10:41:14 | A senior clergyman has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of voyeurism. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhadleigh-clergyman-martin-thrower-arrested-on-suspicion-of-voyeurism-1-7550162.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.5403196.1472550577!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hadleigh clergyman Martin Thrower arrested on suspicion of voyeurism | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | A senior clergyman has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of voyeurism.
The Very Rev Martin Thrower, 55, was quizzed by police earlier this month and released on police bail but has been unable to return to his duties at the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Suffolk.
His wife, Pauline Thrower, has issued a statement saying that her family was supporting him with “unconditional love” following his arrest.
It said: “It is with great sadness that we find ourselves in the situation we are now in.
“Whilst this has come as a shock to us as a family we are all supporting Martin with unconditional love at this difficult time.”
Rev Thrower has been rector of Hadleigh with Layham and Shelley, Suffolk, since 2009 and has since become Dean of Bocking and Rural Dean of Hadleigh, Suffolk.
John Howard, spokesman for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, said: “I can confirm that The Very Rev Martin Thrower, Rector of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley, and also rural dean of Hadleigh, has been arrested by Suffolk Constabulary for voyeurism.
“He has been suspended from all offices within the diocese until further notice. We have made arrangements to look after his church duties and to offer support to his parishes at this difficult time.
“We will make no further comment while the police investigation is ongoing.
“Our thoughts and prayers are very much with everyone affected by this situation.”
Rev Thrower attracted some controversy three years ago when he announced plans to remove many of the pews at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, Suffolk, to create a more flexible space.
The Victorian Society objected to the plans, but after getting permission from the church authorities this work was carried out - leading to the church being used much more by a wider variety of groups.
One of these is the Porch Project for youngsters from 11 to 20 who meet there twice a week for leisure activities.
Although it is backed by St Mary’s and meets there, it is a separate organisation and supports 300 youngsters in a town where there have been criticisms in the past of a lack of activities for young people.
At the time of the controversy over the pews Mr Thrower said: “Churches weren’t built with pews in - they were built to be the community space, to have the market in and host big meetings and we have an aspiration to return the building to being the true parish church.”
Suffolk Constabulary confirmed Rev Thrower was arrested on August 4 and has been bailed to return to the Police Investigation Centre in Martlesham in October. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/hadleigh-clergyman-martin-thrower-arrested-on-suspicion-of-voyeurism-1-7550162 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/cd2edc62eb1f8465d477723da663e42c2c007ab6d36d3a2f2d5d2b59686bcb59.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:35 | null | 2016-08-24T11:27:46 | The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fcoca-cola-bottle-most-iconic-packaging-1-7541247.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7541245.1472034454!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coca-Cola bottle ‘most iconic packaging’ | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.
A study of 1,500 Brits exploring the influence of packaging and branding on shopping habits found that one in six people thought the Coca-Cola bottle was the most identifiable in terms of packaging.
Indeed, it was deemed to be just as recognisable without its logo or the product itself.
The research, commissioned by Easyfairs, organisers of Packing Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, found the Toblerone triangular chocolate bar finished as a close runner up, with Marmite’s glass jar rated as third-best-loved product packaging.
Beauty brands, such as the Tiffany Box and the Chanel No.5 Bottle just missed out on the top ten.
Coke’s success has been attributed to its targeting younger audience, with one in five Millennials selecting the bottle as the most recognisable pack product.Pringles’ iconic cylinder tube, fourth on the overall list, was the Millennial’s second favourite.
The study also revealed barcodes as the greatest packaging invention, ahead of more traditional items such as the cardboard box (21 per cent) - although the younger generation, 18-34 years, voted for 3D printing and re-sealable zips as its top two.
Gerry Sherwood, Event Director for the Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, who commissioned the survey, said: “Millennials have officially passed Baby Boomers as the largest generation in history, and are more personally connected to their favourite brands than ever before. It is therefore not surprising to see 3D printing come out top in our poll for this age group.”
Top Ten Most Recognisable Brand’s Packaging
1. Coca-Cola Bottle
2. Toblerone Triangle
3. Marmite Jar
4. Pringles Tube
5. KFC Bucket
6. Heinz Ketchup Bottle
7. Fairy Liquid Bottle
8. Apple’s iPhone Box
9. Walkers Crisp Packet
10. Amazon Box | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/coca-cola-bottle-most-iconic-packaging-1-7541247 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/ff729a84c12de4de54f8a43f28fd90c891db2bb3e802a750b0e2f5980e7081bc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:25 | null | 2016-08-22T12:51:26 | Fund raising by two young people for cancer charities received a boost from Haverhill Lions Club last week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhaverhill-lions-support-young-fund-raisers-1-7537981.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7537979.1471866676!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Haverhill Lions support young fund raisers | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Fund raising by two young people for cancer charities received a boost from Haverhill Lions Club last week.
President David Goodwin gave Jess Day a £150 cheque for St Nicholas Hospice and Simon Rush £100 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Jess 19, will walk the Great Wall of China with lifelong friend Alex Unsworth, 21, to raise money for the hospice where Alex’s nan Mary Vogeler died last year. She was a supporter of the hospice and cancer charities.
Simon Rush took part in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 -mile cycle ride to raise money for Macmillan.
David said: “The club are very pleased to be able to help Jess reach her target of almost £3,000 for St Nicholas Hospice and Simon reach a £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
“It is really encouraging when young people are prepared to take on the challenges for charities.” | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/haverhill-lions-support-young-fund-raisers-1-7537981 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/1e7ac54a01067524344a10fcb25382b931863ac7766fc2145bee57d8a5e8784f.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:04:47 | null | 2016-08-21T15:02:31 | Some pantomime characters can be seen stirring things up in this photo, taken some time in January 2001 and then put away in the Echo archive. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhaverhill-echo-archive-photo-1-7531224.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7531223.1471442800!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Haverhill Echo archive photo | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Some pantomime characters can be seen stirring things up in this photo, taken some time in January 2001 and then put away in the Echo archive.
It could well be a production of Cinderella going on in the photo, but who is enacting the show is unclear to us as there are no details to accompany the photo.
If you know anything about this picture please get in touch to let us know by emailing Steve Barton at steve.barton@haverhillecho.com. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/haverhill-echo-archive-photo-1-7531224 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/7787c40265f0d1e1af5c3c8ed7d896a45a7cf7681c0b17a41387ca64ab114e3e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:57 | null | 2016-08-21T20:00:33 | A 16-year-old boy who went missing today whilst on a day trip to Thorpeness has been found safe and well. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fupdated-missing-teenager-samuel-creed-found-safe-and-well-1-7537216.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7537215.1471807044!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATED: Missing teenager Samuel Creed found safe and well | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:17 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Frevealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7543532.1472565238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVEALED - the most popular baby names so far in 2016 | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline.
Bounty Baby Club, a popular parenting advice site, has scaled its 100,000 visitors a month, to uncover the most popular baby names of the first half of 2016 and there are a few surprises.
A few favourites of recent years are still holding their popularity but the results reveal some new up and coming themes and trends.
The favourites
Holding onto their 2015 top spots, Alfie and Isla remain the most popular names for boys and girls. Out of the top 100 most popular names, the biggest winners have been Caleb, jumping up nine positions to 19, Jenson, rising up five places to 26 and Ellie, rising up nine positions to nine.
The biggest climber so far this year has been Arlo, previously was outside of the top 50, now cementing a top 10 position at number six. Other names you may start to hear more include Freddie, Aaron, Phoebe, Ellis and Millie.
So what names are falling out of favour this year?
Results show that for girls, Sienna, Mia, Sophia, Mila and Scarlett are on the decline in 2016. Yesterday’s news for boys’ names include Dylan, Sebastian, Daniel and Harrison which are proving less popular than they have in recent years.
There is a new trend of baby names emerging from Bounty’s findings, vowel heavy names, particularly for girls. Male names ending in a softer letter are also becoming more popular, for example names such as Alfie, Arlo, Archie and Harry.
Take a look at the top 10 for boys and girls for the first half of the year below:
Top 10 most popular baby boy names of 2016 so far:
Alfie
Oscar
Teddy
Harry
Jack
Arlo
Noah
Charlie
Jacob
Archie
Top 10 most popular baby girl names of 2016 so far:
Isla
Amelia
Ava
Freya
Evie
Olivia
Esme
Elsie
Mia
Ellie | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/revealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/5049b4437142294c9defe16b01992f74b71df94414559bac00a8b521e8caa548.json |
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A range of birds will be there, including eagles, owls and hawks.
Visitors can learn about their lives and challenges in the natural world and even be photographed with one of them.
At 11.30am and 2pm each day there will a chance to watch a full flying display and falconer’s demonstrations on the cathedral’s garth.
Each day there is also a family trail, plus art and craft activities.
Entry is £5 per person and includes the whole event (plus the flying displays) and activities on the day. Under-3s are free
On August 29 the cathedral is holding a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. It is an Alice in Wonderland themed drop-in event, with activities such as making a Cheshire Cat mask and Mad Hatter’s hat. An entry fee applies. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/masters-of-the-skies-to-make-flying-visit-to-st-edmundsbury-cathedral-1-7522662 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/05c0eeb847532ce5035e4896cd0b4a0d5462b9fc0e3e1fa390f1c3e853e2c599.json |
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These include the bawdy and brilliant, Vikki Stone - one of the finest musical comedians on the UK circuit today, rising star Simon Fielder, the king of quirky and fast becoming a star of stand up, and comedy magician Neil Henry who was one of the stand out acts of last year’s Edinburgh Festival and is a YouTube sensation after proposing to his girlfriend onstage.
Tickets can be booked through the tickets sales team by calling 01473 295900 or by booking online at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/laughs-galore-at-the-wolsey-theatre-in-ipswich-1-7531306 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/4cdc81ed69c0eee13e451c530b064ac50275f7654238d027fff4523ddfd36ab8.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:54:50 | null | 2016-08-15T10:19:56 | Garboldisham’s chances of winning the Dipple and Conway Norfolk Alliance Premier Division took a big hit as they lost to neighbours Old Buckenham at the weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcricket-round-up-defeat-for-garby-dents-title-hopes-1-7526730.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7526729.1471252750!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET ROUND-UP: Defeat for Garby dents title hopes | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Garboldisham’s chances of winning the Dipple and Conway Norfolk Alliance Premier Division took a big hit as they lost to neighbours Old Buckenham at the weekend.
Visiting Garby went into the clash just 24 points adrift of league leaders Brooke, but they have now been leapfrogged by Saturday’s hosts, who won the contest by a 20-run margin.
In a relatively low-scoring affair, James Deacon top-scored with 76 to help the home team make 189-9 from their 50 overs.
In reply, Garboldisham lost four of their batsmen for ducks as they ultimately fell short.
Elsewhere at the other end of the table, Diss were plunged further into relegation trouble as they lost by 10 wickets to North Runcton.
In the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League, struggling Suffolk rivals Bury and Woolpit played out a draw, while Burwell posted a hefty 400 runs in their win over Swardeston.
However, Ben Reece’s knock of 76 counted for little as Sudbury went down by seven wickets away at Copdock.
Mildenhall continued their march towards the Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division One title with a 91-run triumph over Copford.
Australian batsman Steve Taylor was Mildenhall’s star player as he scored 128 of his side’s 299 runs.
Meanwhile, Worlington returned to winning ways at the expense of Witham, with Halstead also celebrating a victory over Mistley.
Haverhill were unable to follow suit, though, as they lost by 70 runs to Braintree.
RESULTS
EAST ANGLIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Burwell (30) 400-5 declared in 58 overs (J Tetley 183, L Bose 68) beat Swardeston (6) 244 all out in 42.5 overs (J Gatting 66, G Hume 4-31) by 156 runs.
Bury St Edmunds (14) 270-4 in 64 overs (D Cruickshank 136, P Godden 64) beat Woolpit (8) 209-7 in 61 overs (W Parker 83, D Cruickshank 4-40) by 61 runs.
Sudbury (5) 193-9 in 64 overs (B Reece 76) lost to Copdock & Old Ipswichian (25) 196-3 in 43.2 overs by 7 wickets.
TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
*home team
Division One: Hadleigh (9) 267-8, lost to *Braintree (19) 268-9 by 1 wicket.
Halstead (7) 215-8, lost to *Copford (19) 218-5 by 5 wickets.
Mistley (20) 236-4, beat *Haverhill (5) 152 by 84 runs.
*Wivenhoe (6) 236-9, lost to Mildenhall (19) 240-3 by 7 wickets.
*Worlington (6) 165, lost to Frinton II (20) 166-7 by 3 wickets.
Division Two: *Exning (7) 177, lost to Dunmow (20) 178-6 by 4 wickets.
Clacton (20) 199, beat *Lakenheath (8) 153 by 46 runs.
Ipswich (20) 214-7, beat *Long Melford (6) 159 by 55 runs.
*Mildenhall II (20) 308-4, beat Easton (7) 210 by 98 runs.
Division Three: Woolpit II (19) 285-6, beat *Brightlingsea (7) 183-9 by 102 runs.
Kelvedon & Feering (20) 243, lost to *Brockley (7) 141 by 102 runs.
Mistley II (20) 199-8, beat *Halstead II (7) 174 by 25 runs.
*Sudbury II (6) 203-8, lost to Little Bardfield Village (19) 204-2 by 8 wickets.
*Tuddenham (19) 238-6, beat Haverhill II (8) 236-9 by 2 runs.
Division Four: *Bury St Edmunds II (20) 237, beat Needham Market (9) 179 by 58 runs.
Wivenhoe II (20) 192-9, lost to *Hadleigh II (6) 146 by 46 runs.
Yoxford (13) 219-6, tied with *Mildenhall III (13) 219-6.
Walsham le Willows (20) 238-6, beat *Woodbridge & OW (8) 211 by 27 runs.
Division Five: Harwich & D (6) 246-8, lost to *Earl Stonham (19) 247-2 by 8 wickets.
*Maldon II (20) 180-7, beat Worlington II (4) 123 by 57 runs.
Nacton (19) 289-5, beat *Nowton (7) 225-8 by 64 runs.
Division Six: Stowmarket (20) 176-7, beat *West Bergholt (4) 118 by 58 runs.
*West Mersea (20) 251-9, beat Long Melford II (7) 161 by 90 runs.
Division Seven: *East Bergholt II (19) 231-6, beat Mildenhall IV (6) 151-9 by 80 runs.
*Halstead III (1) 118, beat Sudbury III (20) 122-1 by 9 wickets.
*Stowupland (20) 400-2, beat Ipswich III (3) 135 by 265 runs.
Woolpit III (8) 212-6, lost to *Tendring (18) 216-7 by 3 wickets.
Worlingworth (20) beat Brantham (-20) by concession.
Division Eight: *Elveden (3) 101, lost to Frinton III (20) 105-4 by 6 wickets.
Division Nine South: Maldon IV (20) 134, beat *Boxted (7) 129 by 5 runs.
Division Nine West: *Bardwell (17) 245-5, beat Exning II (7) 235-4 by 10 runs.
Eye & District (-10) lost to Lakenheath II (20) by concession.
Bury St Edmunds IV (20) 274-5, beat *Stowmarket II (7) 216 by 58 runs.
Brockley II (19) 210-7, beat *Stradbroke Vikings (7) 178-8 by 32 runs.
Sunday
Ladies Challenge: *Easton (19) 229-2, beat Mildenhall (6) 168-8 by 61 runs.
Thriplow NCI (5) 123-8, lost to *Woolpit (19) 124-2 by 8 wickets.
Ladies T20: Felixstowe (20) beat Battisford (0) by concession.
Frinton (0) lost to Bury St Edmunds (20) by concession.
Mistley v Bury St Edmunds result not received.
DIPPLE & CONWAY NORFOLK ALLIANCE
Premier Division: North Runcton 97-0 beat Diss 93-10.
Old Buckenham 187-9 beat Garboldisham 167-10.
Division One: Thetford Town 227-10 beat Topcroft 177-10.
Division Three: Downham II 229-5 beat Old Buckenham II 196-9.
Mundford 256-3 beat Hardingham 216-8.
Division Four: Garboldisham II 195-9 lost to North Runcton II 198-8.
Division Six: Happisburgh 136-9 lost to Thetford Town A 137-5.
Topcroft II 133-4 beat Dereham II 132-10. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-round-up-defeat-for-garby-dents-title-hopes-1-7526730 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/f6bab53b7fec8772302d55d864d7c76230827d831d1c8a70654f54a2e0f75b49.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T06:49:30 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Deus Ex has you spoilt for choice. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-leisure%2Fconsole-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7540407.1471967403!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: Deus Ex Mankind Divided review | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Deus Ex has you spoilt for choice.
Mankind Divided and so am I when it comes to reviewing the latest Deus Ex game after its launch last week.
There is so much to rave about in DEMD and I’m still enjoying it now over a week into the game.
But there are a number of elements which do not quite sit right with me.
Let’s start with the positives, though, and there are plenty of them.
There is layer upon layer in this game all expertly crafted together and beautifully designed.
The gameplay stands up to the high standards set by previous Deus Ex games and goes beyond them in many respects.
This is a game that will suit all types of gamers too.
Looking for a quick blast for an hour, you can jump on and get enough done to enjoy the experience, looking for longer, more involved sessions on your console then the gameplay rewards your patience, curiosity and creativity.
You play augmented human Jensen who is essentially the most deadly Power Ranger on the planet. I mean this guy has everything and would even give Superman a run for his money.
There are so many options to negotiate each scenario
And this is where my first problem lies with DEMD.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy.
‘Ramp up the difficulty setting!’ I hear you cry.
Well yes there’s that but my point is no matter what level you are playing at, Jensen just has too much at his disposal for his enemies to trouble him.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
But don’t get me wrong it’s still great fun entering a room littered with foes and walking out past a pile of them without breaking a sweat.
Another thing that doesn’t quite land for me is the Apartheid type references between the humans (naturals) and the augmented race. It is a poor attempt to give the storyline resonance with real life - for example there are posters dotted around saying things like ‘Augmented Lives Matter’ and it just feels a little frivolous.
I’m being hyper critical, though, and Deus Ex will go down as one of the games of the year of that there is no doubt.
Rating: 8.5/10 | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/console-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/4f9a36f458e89457c23f41ae57da13d2814e6b63f21fca8f31edad125a6803e0.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:11:23 | null | 2016-08-16T10:51:09 | More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fgrandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7528656.1471341022!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Grandparents to the rescue over school summer holidays | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey.
A poll of more than 8,000 over-50s shows that one in eight grandparents will look after grandchildren once a week over the school summer holidays, with a further one in eight will be on childminding duties twice per week.
However, one in twenty grandparents say they will be hosting their grandchildren three days a week while school is out for the summer, according to the research by Saga Car Insurance.
And it’s not just their time that will be donated - one in five say they will spend well over £200 keeping the children occupied. Days out to the beach (77 per cent) and on shopping trips (35 per cent) are the most popular distractions, although some grandparents are even taking their grandchildren on a holiday either in the UK (14 per cent) or abroad (5 per cent).
Grandparents in the North East are the most likely to babysit grandchildren over the school summer holidays, while those in the East Midlands are least likely to.
The Scots are most likely to spend big on their grandkids, with one in four expecting to spend more than £200 during the school holiday period.
Sue Green, Head of Saga Car Insurance, commented: “It looks as though children are in for an action-packed summer which is full of adventure if nan and granddad are in charge over the next couple of weeks. Grandparents really are generous giving up their time and money to help with childcare over the summer holidays and I’m sure they are really looking forward to spending some quality time with their grandchildren.” | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/grandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/1a21a643953e83e750c63e1887bb5cd3160dcc9ad0170e617ac31782eba14e35.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:55 | null | 2016-08-25T15:49:13 | More of Suffolk’s 16 year olds achieved expected levels of GCSE attainment in English and maths this year, it has emerged today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fgcses-boost-for-schools-in-suffolk-1-7544628.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7544625.1472136531!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs boost for schools in Suffolk | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | More of Suffolk’s 16 year olds achieved expected levels of GCSE attainment in English and maths this year, it has emerged today.
Provisional results collated in Suffolk suggest a four per cent rise in the number of students getting a C or above in English and maths.
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Self-reported statistics from Suffolk schools show 63 per cent have achieved the C or above threshold in English and maths this year compared with 59 per cent of these schools achieving this in 2015.
The final validated figure for 2015 was 57 per cent.
Some schools have made significant gains on last year, including Alde Valley Academy in Leiston, which saw a 28 per cent increase to 66 per cent of pupils achieving the threshold for English and maths
Thomas Gainsborough School saw a 17 per cent increase to 73 per cent of pupils achieving the threshold for English and maths.
St Benedict’s Catholic School in Bury St Edmunds saw a 10 per cent increase to 74 per cent in pupils achieving the threshold for English and maths.
The results also saw a significant improvement for disadvantaged pupils – these are children looked after and pupils eligible for free school meals.
The early results reported to Suffolk County Council show 42 per cent of disadvantaged students have achieved a C in English and maths this year.
In 2015 in Suffolk, 33.8 per cent of students achieved a C grade in English and maths and in 2014 it was 29.9 per cent.
Schools with larger numbers of disadvantaged students making significant improvement in the attainment of these pupils again include Thomas Gainsborough School where 54 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving the threshold in English and maths.
Claydon High School also saw 54 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving the threshold in English and maths, while Farlingaye High School in Woodbridge had 52 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving the threshold in English and maths.
Councillor Gordon Jones, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for education and skills, said: “These improved results are a testament to the hard work and commitment shown by students and the dedication, support and encouragement of teachers and parents. They mean that our students are in a strong position to go on to higher education.
Suffolk County Council is committed to establishing and maintaining an education system that allows every pupil or student to reach their full potential.
“We will continue to work with, and challenge, schools to drive up educational attainment. Ofsted has recognised that our Raising the Bar vision and strategy is moving us in the right direction, and we are implementing our action plan to increase the speed of improvement”.
Since the launch of Raising the Bar in 2012, GCSE results have significantly improved and 82 per cent of Suffolk schools are now being judged Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Over the last year this percentage nationally has increased by 3 per cent while Suffolk’s has increased by 6 per cent. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/gcses-boost-for-schools-in-suffolk-1-7544628 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/af24acf4aac4be4bd40bc581ba526699b9b0005e47f29e5104523b56ecdc6356.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:11 | null | 2016-08-14T13:11:37 | Suffolk-based Spinning Wheel Theatre company, which brings professional and innovative productions to rural communities, is putting on a magical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthe-lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe-visit-bury-st-edmunds-and-stowmarket-1-7511661.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7511660.1470312822!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe visit Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Suffolk-based Spinning Wheel Theatre company, which brings professional and innovative productions to rural communities, is putting on a magical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
About 30 Suffolk teenagers aged between 13 and 21 are taking part in the two-week summer school and as well as performing, they will be involved in costume, prop-making and set construction.
The family-friendly play will be directed by Spinning Wheel artistic director Amy Wyllie, designed by Becca Gibbs and is being shown at Stowmarket’s John Peel Centre on Saturday, August 27 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and the St John’s Centre in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday, August 28 at 7.30pm.
Miss Wyllie, who studied at King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds before graduating in acting and performing arts from Hull University and Drama Studio London, said: “This is a unique experience in the region because it is a mini tour.
“There is nothing like that in the region at the moment. It is the closest thing young people get to gaining real work experience in the theatre profession. They are learning from professionals.”
The live adaptation of the classic C S Lewis children’s story includes puppetry, flying and buckets of magic!
“It is going to be really exciting because it is the first time Spinning Wheel Theatre has done something like this.
“It is going to be really hard work but an exciting challenge. It will be done traditionally but will be quite a physical and magical show,” Miss Wyllie added.
Tickets cost £7, or £5 for concessions, and to book visit www.spinningwheeltheatre.com.
Tickets for the shows on August 27 are available from the John Peel Centre box office by calling 01449 774678.
For more details about Spinning Wheel Theatre company follow @SpinningTheatre on Twitter or search Spinning Wheel Theatre on Facebook. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/the-lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe-visit-bury-st-edmunds-and-stowmarket-1-7511661 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/26570733114cd0bf737d5193e047df2f5d538dac7b02ebc67879d33df87093a9.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:50:36 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:00 | Calling garden lovers everywhere as this year’s annual Autumn Plant Fair opens at Helmingham Hall Gardens on Sunday September 18. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fsuffolk-plant-heritage-stages-its-autumn-fair-at-helming-hall-gardens-1-7537983.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7537982.1471866696!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Suffolk Plant Heritage stages its Autumn fair at Helming Hall Gardens | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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] | 2016-08-26T12:49:18 | null | 2016-08-25T13:19:56 | Jake Jeffs has said he returns for his second spell as head coach at Haverhill Rugby Club having done a lot of growing up as a person. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fjeffs-is-back-in-the-hot-seat-at-haverhill-rfc-1-7543878.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7543877.1472127581!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jeffs is back in the hot seat at Haverhill RFC | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Jake Jeffs has said he returns for his second spell as head coach at Haverhill Rugby Club having done a lot of growing up as a person.
The 31-year-old takes over from departing head coach Martin Hughes, who stepped down this summer after spending more than three years in the hot seat.
Hughes was the replacement for Jeffs when the experienced fly-half resigned from the role at the start of 2013, and last season guided Haverhill to a second successive fourth place finish in Eastern Counties Greene King Division Two West.
Jeffs, who intends on being a player-head coach for the club this season, believes he is now more equipped to succeed in the role.
“I’ve grown up a lot as a person,” he said. “I’m now 31 and I think I’ve learnt how to deal with certain personalities and certain situations while being in a pressurised environment.
“This time round I’ve got a bit more savvy. I know how to understand people’s reactions to different situations.
“I left Haverhill and went to play for Saffron Walden in their first team for a few years.
“They play in the London League so when I came back to play here I had a lot to offer.
“Paul Bergin was coaching the forwards and I was coaching the backs.
“I always directed the lads on where to go and what to do, so I kind of fell into it really.
“They got to grips with how to play my style of rugby and they a such a good bunch of lads here at Haverhill.”
Jeffs’ first competitive game back in charge of Haverhill takes place a week on Saturday, with a trip to Division Two South side Mistley in the preliminary round of the Suffolk Plate (September 3).
Haverhill then get their 2016/17 Division Two West campaign started away at Sawston the following Saturday, before Jeffs takes charge of his first home game of the season when March visit on September 17 (all 3pm).
“I’m not setting myself a target for the team this season,” Jeffs admitted. “But for the second team I want them to be playing at least 70 per cent of their fixtures.
“The first team will look after themselves, but for the seconds it’s a new team really.
“We’ve always had a second team for the last three or four years, but we didn’t have enough youth players and the old first-team players were getting too old to play in the second team.
“The youth players are now turning into elderly teenagers and we’ve got some new veterans in what is a very social team. It’s for people who want to try their hand at rugby and it’s ideal because all the games are always very close.”
Jeffs has regularly had 30 players turning up for pre-season training this summer, with his first-team squad expected to have a very local flavour to it.
“We’re hoping to add a couple more,” the Haverhill head coach said. “We’ve got a good Haverhill squad and I want to build on the foundations from last season and also the family feel we’ve got at the club.”
Hamish Stewart returns this season after dislocating his shoulder last year, while second row Joe Wilson (travelling) and back Jack Hamilton-Fox are among those hoping to make a good impression.
“I’m looking for the team to play open rugby,” Jeffs said. “I want my players to play whatever they feel. Watch this space!”
n Haverhill Rugby Club are holding a Family Fun Day this Saturday from around 12pm and will include a bouncy castle, face painting and a BBQ. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/jeffs-is-back-in-the-hot-seat-at-haverhill-rfc-1-7543878 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/95f0517af151ff54df08a723bdb63f397761af6a9e3fd41588f10807d1b9f1b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:39 | null | 2016-08-25T20:25:25 | THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Frovers-suffer-first-league-defeat-of-the-campaign-1-7543937.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7543936.1472127963!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rovers suffer first league defeat of the campaign | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE
PREMIER DIVISION
Haverhill Rovers 2
Walsham-Le-Willows 3
Ten-man Walsham secured their first win of the season as they sent Haverhill to their first league loss of the campaign.
Walsham led on 21 minutes when Lee Sim played the ball through to Ryan Clark who took advantage of the home defence stopping to wait for the award of a handball that did not come.
The equaliser came just 10 minutes later. A good run by Danny Hill down the right saw him beat three defenders and, when his cut-back looked to have been past everyone, Luke Haines was there 12 yards out to find the far bottom-right corner, despite goalkeeper Craig Brand’s fingertips.
The hosts led for the first time in the 54th minute when Hill came forward before laying the ball off for Ryan Weaver who, without looking up, hit the ball first time from the left edge of the D, curling it past Brand with a sweet strike into the far side of the goal.
It was 2-2 on 62 minutes when Tanner Call surprisingly outmuscled home captain Sam Holmes as they both went for a through ball. Call then had plenty of space to strike the ball past ‘keeper Charlie Turner into the far bottom corner.
Andrew Wood was sent off in the 66th minute for swinging a kick at Ryan Geoghegan after the ball had gone out of play, but it was Walsham who had the final say on 88 minutes. Sam Peters had too much space and his 20-yard effort near the left corner of the area took a deflection on the way through.
ROVERS: Turner, Halls, Burr, Hunt, Holmes, Geoghegan, Weaver (Jebb, 76), Haines, Hill, Milne (Latham, 68), Bradley. Subs not used: Burton, Elkins, Stevenson.
n On Tuesday night Rovers were left wondering how they were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Long Melford.
Mitchell Burr cracked a shot against the Melford bar with just three minutes gone, Ryan Weaver’s header coming back off the same bar with goalkeeper Darren Moyes well beaten.
Melford netted in the 31st minute when a close range shot was blocked and Nathan Rowe scored from the rebound.
The hosts deservedly equalised on the hour mark, Weaver latching on to a ball down the right and beating his marker before his shot from close range found the net off Moyes’ right instep.
Melford struck a post but, despite creating numerous chances, Rovers weren’t able to find a winner. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/football/rovers-suffer-first-league-defeat-of-the-campaign-1-7543937 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/805c956341614d6c75819e10c4296c9bf346cbb17304c9e40398355fa849c389.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T14:49:33 | null | 2016-08-27T14:05:57 | Comedy and pathos go hand in hand in the next production from Sudbury Dramatic Society, Bazaar and Rummage by Sue Townsend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fadrian-mole-author-s-play-all-set-for-sudbury-s-quay-theatre-1-7531065.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7531064.1471439238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Adrian Mole author’s play all set for Sudbury’s Quay Theatre | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Comedy and pathos go hand in hand in the next production from Sudbury Dramatic Society, Bazaar and Rummage by Sue Townsend.
The play is on at 7.45pm at The Quay Theatre in Sudbury from Tuesday, September 6 to Saturday 10th.
Sue Townsend, author of the very popular Adrian Mole books, has crafted the funny and moving story of three severely agoraphobic women who, as part of a self-help group who have never met, have left their homes for the first time in years, and made it to a London church hall to run a rummage sale, organised by trainee social worker Fliss and ex-agoraphobic volunteer Gwenda.
She is helped and hindered by ex-professional singer Katrina, obsessive cleaner Isabel, loud-mouthed Margaret and Fliss, not to mention a nervous policewoman.
As the afternoon progresses, the distinction between the carers and the cared for becomes less and less clear.
But by the time they all leave it is apparent that although their agoraphobia is by no means cured but they have at least made a start.
SDS director Jon Scripps says of his all female cast: “I have watched my cast grow in confidence each week and have enjoyed watching their characters come through.
“I am looking forward to sharing our enjoyment of Bazaar and Rummage with the audience.”
Bazaar and Rummage was first staged in 1982 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London.
The SDS Quay Theatre production is set very firmly in the 1980s but audiences need to note that it contains some strong language and adult humour.
Tickets for Bazaar and Rummage are on sale now from The Quay Theatre box office on 01787 374745 or online at www.quaysudbury.com. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/adrian-mole-author-s-play-all-set-for-sudbury-s-quay-theatre-1-7531065 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/fa7da7a3987c704557c5c847d75273dacfa601acddecbf846ea93cc3a008ffa7.json |
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Wonderful memories of three incredible performers - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world.
Now in their 15th year the show goes from strength to strength and its all totally live both musically and vocally.
The Rat Pack Orchestra are more than just great musicians as they are a show band who also join in the fun as do The Fabulous Vegas Showgirls who also add a touch of glamour to proceedings.
Every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, That’s Amore, Mack The Knife plus many more of your favourites.
With an abundance of class and style they take you on a trip back in time to vintage Las Vegas hip with their timeless soiree that still remains the coolest party around.
For tickets please call the box office on 01284 758 000 or book online at www.theapex.co.uk
To see, hear and get more information about the Rat Pack, visit their website at www.ratpack.biz | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/come-fly-with-the-rat-pack-iin-bury-st-edmunds-1-7520236 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/bb3183ac61c2a0f8aacac50c4a16c424caabb078fc25a19d5b210ba3f7b5f079.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:20 | null | 2016-08-22T10:21:28 | It was sweet 16 for Bury St Edmunds at the weekend as they ended a run of 15 games without a win by beating Vauxhall Mallards by six wickets. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcricket-round-up-bury-end-winless-run-while-diss-suffer-relegation-1-7537664.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7537663.1471857675!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET ROUND-UP: Bury end winless run, while Diss suffer relegation | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | It was sweet 16 for Bury St Edmunds at the weekend as they ended a run of 15 games without a win by beating Vauxhall Mallards by six wickets.
Sean Park (5-30) took five wickets to restrict the hosts Vauxhall to 202-8, before an unbeaten century from Daron Cruickshank (128 not out) helped Bury to a winning score of 206-4, and saw them climb up to ninth in the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League table.
Elsewhere, Sudbury slipped to sixth in the table after a crushing nine wicket defeat at home to Burwell, and Woolpit dropped to the foot of the table after drawing at Copdock and Old Ipswichian.
In the Dipple and Conway Opticians Norfolk League, Diss were relegated from the Premier Division after an eight wicket defeat at Downham Town.
Despite a century from Chris Cooper (120) helping Diss score a total of 244, Downham (245-2) reached the target with the loss of just two wickets, and coupled with Cromer picking up maximum points in their win over Sprowston, it meant Diss will finish the season in the bottom two.
Garboldisham climbed up to second place in the Premier Division after beating North Runcton by 69 runs, while Old Buckenham’s four run defeat at newly crowned champions Brooke saw them drop to fourth.
Elsewhere, Mildenhall stretched their lead at the top of Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division One at the weekend.
Mildenhall secured a 35 run win at home to Frinton II, while nearest rivals Wivenhoe lost at home to Witham, meaning Ben Shepperson’s men now hold a 30 point lead at the top of the table.
Haverhill, Hadleigh and Halstead all tasted victory at the weekend, with Worlington losing at home to relegation threatened Hadleigh.
EAST ANGLIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Sudbury (0) 95 all out in 36.2 overs (G Hume 5-29) lost to Burwell (25) 99-1 in 8.5 overs (R Potter 54no) by 9 wickets.
Vauxhall Mallards (4) 202-8 in 64 overs (D Conway 60, S Park 5-30) lost to Bury St Edmunds (25) 206-4 in 49.1 overs (D Cruickshank 128no) by 6 wickets.
Copdock & Old Ipswichian (15) 296-6 dec in 60 overs (D Botha 100no) drew with Woolpit (11) 260-5 in 58 overs (M Rippon 123no).
TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
*home team
Division One: *Braintree (7) 253-6, lost to Halstead (18) 254-5 by 5 wickets.
Haverhill (20) 237-5, beat *Coggeshall (7) 227 by 10 runs.
*Mildenhall (18) 255-7, beat Frinton II (8) 220-7 by 35 runs.
*Worlington (7) 314-4, lost to Hadleigh (17) 317-5 5 wickets.
Division Two: *Exning (3) 129, lost to Mildenhall II (20) 130-2 by 8 wickets.
*Lakenheath (20) 256-9, beat Easton (7) 151 by 105 runs.
Dunmow (18) 309-5, beat *Long Melford (7) 223-6 by 86 runs.
Division Three: *Brockley (20) 216-7, beat Woolpit II (6) 150 by 66 runs.
*Copdock & OI II (20) 220, beat Sudbury II (7) 127 by 93 runs.
Coggeshall II (17) 306-4, beat *Halstead II (7) 210-5 by 96 runs.
*Haverhill II (0) 99, lost to Kelvedon & Feering (20) 101-0 by 10 wickets.
*Mistley II (20) 255-5, beat Tuddenham (5) 150 by 105 runs.
Division Four: Needham Market (4) 163-8, lost to *Abberton (19) 164-3 by 7 wickets.
*Bury St Edmunds II (3) 149, lost to Wivenhoe II (20) 153-2 by 8 wickets.
Felixstowe & C (19) 267-8, beat *Hadleigh II (9) 248-9 by 19 runs.
Elmstead II (8) 200-6, lost to *Mildenhall III (18) 201-6 by 4 wickets.
St Margarets (14) 204-7, tied with *Walsham le Willows (13) 204-8.
Division Five: Nacton (18) 233, beat *Bury St Edmunds III (10) 203-6 by 30 runs.
Great Bromley (1) 117, lost to *Earl Stonham (20) 121-0 by 10 wickets.
*Nowton (4) 172, lost to Kesgrave (20) 177-2 by 8 wickets.
Worlington II (4) 191-8, lost to *Witham II (19) 192-1 by 9 wickets.
Division Six: Stowmarket (20) 241-5, beat *Kelvedon & F. II (3) 108 by 133 runs.
Melton St Audrys v Long Melford II result not received.
Division Seven: *East Bergholt II (5) 142, lost to Woolpit III (20) 143-7 by 3 wickets.
Mildenhall IV (3) 134, lost to *Halstead III (20) 135-2 by 8 wickets.
*Stowupland (7) 227-9, lost to Tendring (19) 229-5 by 5 wickets.
Division Eight: Frinton III (5) 172, lost to *Battisford (20) 173-5 by 5 wickets.
Abberton II (19) 185-4, beat *Elveden (6) 177-9 by 8 runs.
Division Nine South: West Mersea II (6) 261-5, lost to *Boxted (17) 262-3 by 7 wickets.
Division Nine West: *Eye & District (20) 251-3, beat Bury St Edmunds IV (6) 197 by 54 runs, 80 overs.
Stradbroke Vikings (20) 287-4, beat *Stowmarket II (4) 131 by 156 runs.
Sunday
Ladies Challenge: *Mildenhall (18) 191-3, beat Ipswich (6) 146-7 by 45 runs.
Saffron Walden v Woolpit result not received.
Ladies T20:*Battisford (5) lost to Mistley (17) scores not received, Mistley won by 65 runs.
NORFOLK ALLIANCE
Premier Division: Brooke 223 all out beat Old Buckenham 219 all out.
Garboldisham 175 all out beat North Runcton 106 all out.
Division One: Thetford Town 207-10 lost to Stow 257-7.
Topcroft 223-10 beat Norwich II 204-10.
Division Three: Bungay 258-4 beat Mundford 80-10.
Old Buckenham II 158 all out lost to Acle II 183-9.
Division Four: Norwich III 254-7 beat Garboldisham II 250-6.
Division Six: Diss II 55 all out lost to Bradfield II 56-2.
Hales & Loddon 133 all out lost to Topcroft II 134-8. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-round-up-bury-end-winless-run-while-diss-suffer-relegation-1-7537664 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/ff39d4b0a4ecb310170b71948666b91d5edaf10dc3beb3fd879a318add6033b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:15 | null | 2016-08-23T12:03:30 | Rob Maidment, a driving force behind Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, has died after a short illness, aged 73. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhaverhill-mourns-its-business-champion-rob-1-7539711.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7539709.1471950195!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Haverhill mourns its business champion Rob | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Rob Maidment, a driving force behind Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, has died after a short illness, aged 73.
Often nicknamed Rob the Road by chamber colleagues because of his efforts to improve the town’s transport infrastructure, he was also well known as the owner of the Haverhill Car, a 1930’s style roadster he designed and built based on a 1978 Cadillac.
Rob Maidment's Cadillac-based 'Haverhill Car' ANL-151009-132950001
His friend Matthew Darroch-Thompson, chairman of Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, who first met him in 1979, said: “More than anything else, his entire life was based on trying to find the best of people and he was a tremendous motivator.
“He helped found the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and helped it grow to the organisation it is now.
“He was a great one for getting things done and a great one for getting other people to do things.”
Haverhill Chamber chairman Paul Donno said Rob had a big part in getting things for the town and its businesses.
He added: “He had very valuable input in the Haverhill Masterplan for our businesses and was not afraid to contact key people in many large organisations for the benefit of our town.
“Rob’s passing is a very sad loss to our town and I hope that we can continue with some of his work that he had started, especially the improvements to the A1307
“Our first chamber board meeting on the 13th September will be very different without Rob who always had valuable input and guidance.”
Rob was born in Sussex to an entrepreneurial father, who moved the family to South Africa after the war. Rob was brought up in Durban and met his wife Linda while she was on holiday in the country. They married in 1970.
Mr Darroch-Thompson recalls Rob long had a passion for Cadillacs and at university owned a Cadillac hearse.
His first job was selling encyclopedias in South Africa before returning to England in 1973. Mr Darroch-Thompson added: “He said himself that he was more or less unemployable. He was very strong minded and that didn’t sit well in most corporate structures.”
But he ended up running a cement plant, which then took him to Dubai, returning in 1977 when they bought the then dilapidated Boyton Hall at Little Wratting. Rob did most of the renovation himself.
Mr Darroch-Thompson recalls Rob was then involved with Job Creation Ltd, an early idea to get companies to employ apprentices, and through that came across Courier Displays, which made exhibition stands. Rob’s interest in the company was that it had a new type of hinge which he saw had potential elsewhere and he built the business up.
He and Linda had three children, but a daughter, Tanya, died as a child. They have a daughter Zara and son Edward and two grand children.
There will be a thanksgiving service at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Kedington, at 2pm on September 5 (family flowers only). | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/haverhill-mourns-its-business-champion-rob-1-7539711 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/e7f5b319518aa1164a1ca16bc75eb0e3f9cd626dba233f53ada749201cc0039a.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:58:50 | null | 2016-08-15T11:07:24 | A Luke Callander second-half strike saw newly-promoted AFC Sudbury earn an opening day draw at home to Dulwich Hamlet, while Needham Market and Soham Town Rangers also drew but Bury Town came from behind to get three points. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-round-up-itfc-highlights-afc-sudbury-draw-on-ryman-premier-bow-1-7526855.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7526854.1471255598!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL ROUND-UP + ITFC HIGHLIGHTS: AFC Sudbury draw on Ryman Premier bow | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | A Luke Callander second-half strike saw newly-promoted AFC Sudbury earn an opening day draw at home to Dulwich Hamlet, while Needham Market and Soham Town Rangers also drew but Bury Town came from behind to get three points.
In front of a crowd of more than 400 at The Wardale Williams Stadium, AFC Sudbury captain Sam Clarke put his side into dreamland with a second-minute lead in their first ever game in the Ryman League Premier Division — the highest level in the club’s history.
But last season’s beaten play-off finalists Dulwich Hamlet came back with two goals in the space of four minutes, with Kenny Beaney heading in the equaliser in the 37th minute before Kadell Daniels’ free-kick beat Marcus Garnham at his near post, to send the visitors into the lead at the break.
AFC Sudbury pegged them back in the second half though with good skill from Clarke in the 66th minute seeing him work a low cross for Callander to tuck away.
The hosts pushed for a winner late on but could not find a way through as they made a pleasing start to life at Step Three.
Elsewhere in the division, Needham Market’s new midfielder Jack Curtis, on loan from Colchester United, marked his debut with a 10th minute opener at home to Burgess Hill Town.
But the visitors snatched a point with a late equaliser, with Tyrell Richardson-Brown striking in the 84th minute.
In Division One North, Bury Town got their 2016/17 campaign off to a winning start after recovering from an early setback when Ryman Blackman converted a 31st minute penalty at Ram Meadow to win 2-1.
Ollie Hughes stabbed home from close range in the 42nd minute to send the sides into the break level, before new playing captain Bradley Barber scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 56th minute.
In the Thurlow Nunn League, Newmarket Town’s opening Premier Division game, the first on their new artificial 3G pitch, ended in a 6-2 victory over struggling FC Clacton with Jamie Thurlbourne hitting a hat-trick while there were also a brace for Steve Holder and one for Scott Paterson.
Thetford’s recent signing, ex-Norwich City man Cameron King, was on target in their 2-0 win at Swaffham Town on Friday night. They joined Mildenhall Town, who won 2-0 at home to Great Yarmouth Town on Saturday thanks to goals from Jacob Brown and substitute Alexander Stillinger, in preserving their perfect start after two games.
In the Sky Bet Championship, Ipswich Town suffered a 2-0 defeat at Brentford after the Bees’ summer signing from Gillingham, John Egan, struck twice inside eight minutes shortly after the re-start as the Blues were made to rue missed opportunities in the first half.
Norwich City played out a goalless draw with last season’s beaten play-off finalists Sheffield Wednesday in Saturday’s late kick-off in the first game at Carrow Road since being relegated from the Premier League.
* For more comprehensive highlights of Ipswich Town matches, log on to the official club website
RESULTS:
SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday: Brentford 2 Ipswich Town 0, Norwich City 0 Sheffield Wednesday 0.
RYMAN LEAGUE
Premier Division: AFC Sudbury 2 Dulwich Hamlet 2, Needham Market 1 Burgess Hill Town 1.
Division One North: Bury Town 2 Waltham Abbey 1, Soham Town Rangers 0 Witham Town 0.
THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE
Premier Division: Gorleston 1 Haverhill Rovers 1, Hadleigh Utd 2 Kirkley & Pakefield 1, Ipswich Wanderers 2 Ely City 1, Mildenhall Town 2 Great Yarmouth Town 0, Newmarket Town 6 FC Clacton 2, Stanway Rovers 3 Walsham le Willows 2, Swaffham Town 0 Thetford Town 2 (Friday), Wivenhoe Town 0 Long Melford 0 (Friday).
First Division: Braintree Town 1 Team Bury 0, Cornard Utd v 2 Diss Town 4, Debenham LC 1 Haverhill Borough 5, Dereham Town 0 Stowmarket Town 4, King’s Lynn Town 8 Needham Market 2, March Town Utd 1 Halstead Town 1, Whitton Utd 8 AFC Sudbury 1. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-round-up-itfc-highlights-afc-sudbury-draw-on-ryman-premier-bow-1-7526855 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/0e87179a33d35e08d1f5acd77dc509c6c0e3992316eca4f315ff9dc8b4993f8d.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:46 | null | 2016-08-25T13:24:17 | Foodies visiting the Ourburystedmunds Food & Drink Festival this month will be able to relive the spirit of Rio 2016 in a special themed section of the event. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fthe-spirit-of-rio-2016-comes-to-annual-festival-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7530919.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7530916.1471436730!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The spirit of Rio 2016 comes to annual festival in Bury St Edmunds | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Foodies visiting the Ourburystedmunds Food & Drink Festival this month will be able to relive the spirit of Rio 2016 in a special themed section of the event.
The free two-day festival has been a regular fixture in the town’s summer calendar for the last four years and takes place over the August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.
Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival Pictured: Cookery Demonstration by Michelin starred chef Galton Blackiston ANL-150831-183259009
As well as the traditional elements including celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations a farmers’ market and a host of food and drink stalls, Langton Place will be hosting a taste of Rio to bring a splash of carnival colour to the weekend.
The attraction will include Brazilian music and dancing, and a number of workshops for the young and young-at- heart, including mask-making, dancing and steel drums.
Chief Executive of Ourburystedmunds, which organises the Festival, Mark Cordell said: “Many of us have been enjoying the atmosphere of Rio while watching the Olympic Games on TV and we wanted to recreate that at this year’s Food & Drink Festival.
“There’ll be a chance to try some of the foods of the region and perhaps sip a cocktail while enjoying the free entertainment.”
And while it may not quite be Copacabana, the Ourburystedmunds urban beach will be welcoming sun-seekers to relax with an ice-cream or stick of rock in the arc shopping centre.
He added: “As the festival takes place only a week after the closing ceremony in Rio, we hope to serve up a gold medal event of our own this year.
“All the favourite ingredients from previous years are on the menu and we are delighted to welcome back to Bury St Edmunds Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston who will give three demonstrations on Sunday.
“Our celebrity guest on Monday is ITV’s James Tanner who is promising an equally delicious display.”
The Ourburystedmunds Food & Drink Festival will run from Sunday, August 28 to Monday 29th and, as well as the shows in the theatre kitchen, it will feature a wide range of local produce stalls, attractions and children’s entertainment.
For more information visit www.ourburystedmunds.com/foodanddrinkfestival. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/the-spirit-of-rio-2016-comes-to-annual-festival-in-bury-st-edmunds-1-7530919 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/57ddc07990eceae3f01ce5ffca293b4e666759793b748caa21d9dd4e8941f053.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:50:11 | null | 2016-08-30T14:36:15 | Ambulance staff and volunteers have been thanked for their hard work during another busy bank holiday weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fhealth-news%2Fmore-than-9-100-calls-to-ambulance-service-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7550798.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.6873324.1472564631!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More than 9,100 calls to ambulance service over Bank Holiday weekend | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Ambulance staff and volunteers have been thanked for their hard work during another busy bank holiday weekend.
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received more than 9,100 emergency calls during the long weekend (27th – 29th August) – 9% more than the 2015 August bank holiday weekend.
The busiest day of the weekend was Saturday with 3,299 calls across the East. The Trust received 2,776 calls on bank holiday Monday.
Community first responders attended almost 300 medical emergencies over the weekend.
Sandy Brown, Director of Nursing and Clinical Quality, said: “Whilst most people were enjoying a long weekend in the sun, our staff and volunteers were working hard to help patients across the East of England.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their efforts over the weekend.
“We continue to experience an increase in demand, but we coped well to provide the best possible care to patients over the bank holiday.”
County breakdown of number of calls over the bank holiday weekend compared with 2015:
Bedfordshire – 873 (849)
Cambridgeshire – 1,123 (1,095)
Essex – 2,992 (2,626)
Hertfordshire – 1,463 (1,491)
Norfolk – 1,444 (1,301)
Suffolk – 1,276 (1,019) | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/health/health-news/more-than-9-100-calls-to-ambulance-service-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7550798 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/58b2ceaaa68d085c88b2212b361caa98b9462acae62e40818bd8f7ef69b39f3f.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:50:20 | null | 2016-08-29T15:19:26 | The 15th Traditional Music Day takes place on Saturday, September 3 at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Ffolk-luminaries-to-perform-at-traditional-music-day-in-stowmarket-1-7532824.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7532823.1471519221!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Folk luminaries to perform at Traditional Music Day in Stowmarket | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | The 15th Traditional Music Day takes place on Saturday, September 3 at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket.
The guest line-up is headed by singer Nancy Kerr making a rare solo appearance.
Nancy was BBC Radio 2’s Folk Singer of the Year in 2015 and she tours the UK extensively with the Sweet Visitor Band and Simpson, Kerr & Cutting.
Other guests include superb singers Roisin White (Singer of the Year 2015 for Ireland’s Gaelic language TV channel TG4) and traditional singing legends Peta Webb and Ken Hall, first time appearance of the new English Dulcimer Duo, festival favourites The Dartmoor Boys, and local Irish musician Michael Sheehy.
Site entertainment includes storyteller John Row, one man band Chucklefoot and singer Jim Eldon, with stepdancing, ceilidh dancing and music sessions making full use of the museum grounds.
Tickets are available in advance until 1st September, from the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust.
Alternatively, you can turn up on the day and buy an ordinary museum entrance ticket which allows access to the outdoor Traditional Music Day events, including the site entertainment and family activities, but not the main concerts or other indoor events.
The whole museum site is open from 10am and museum buildings close at 4.30pm except for the Barn which hosts a Stepdance Special until 5.30pm.
In the evening there is just one event – Traditional Night Out in the Tithe Barn - an atmospheric acoustic event in a magical setting, featuring all the main guests.
Tickets for this event are available separately.
All the details are on www.eatmt.org.uk or you can ring EATMT on 01449 771090 for more information. | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/what-s-on/folk-luminaries-to-perform-at-traditional-music-day-in-stowmarket-1-7532824 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/cc92a997436236dfd51c7cf0cbe521c89627024858e0d6990810c0346a99e902.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:49 | null | 2016-08-25T11:40:40 | Students at Haverhill’s Castle Manor Academy have bucked the falling national trend with the percentage getting five five A*to C including Maths and English rising from 36 per cent to 45 per cent. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haverhillecho.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhaverhill-students-prove-to-be-pass-masters-at-gcse-1-7543390.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/webimage/1.7543387.1472122202!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Haverhill students prove to be pass masters at GCSE | null | null | www.haverhillecho.co.uk | Students at Haverhill’s Castle Manor Academy have bucked the falling national trend with the percentage getting five five A*to C including Maths and English rising from 36 per cent to 45 per cent.
This year the percentage s achieving the new government measure of A*-C in English and Mathematics is 46 per cent.
Jadrien Apiado, Zoe Buckle and Siobhan Hughes with their GCSE results at Castle Manor Academy ANL-160825-111511001
The governments’ new Progress 8 has also seen a significant improvement from last year, generating an estimated Progress 8 score of 0 compared to -0.4 last year,where floor standard is -0.5.
The school says this new measure is of note because it takes into account each student’s progress made against their own starting points, though it warns the complex calculation is subject to change.
Head Vanessa Whitcombe, said “I am delighted that students’ dedication and commitment has earned them the results they deserve.
“We are all extremely proud of their achievements and the hard work that they, staff and parents have put in. I know that our staff will join me in wishing students the very best for the future.
Zoe Buckle and Siobhan Hughes open their GCSE results at Castle Manor Academy ANL-160825-111524001
“Our results show significant improvement in headline measures and this is a very positive next step for our school.
“It is pleasing to see the introduction of the Progress 8 measure. Focusing on each student is vital when comparing with
national measures and allows us to celebrate the progress of all students.”
At Samuel Ward Academy 67 per cent of the 179 students achieved five GCSE A*toC passes including English and maths.
Whilst the attainment was slightly down on last year’s 72 per cent, under the new progress measures being used by the Government, the school says its Progress 8 score of 0.7 and a value-added score of 1045, reflected the accelerated progress made by students.
Another aspect measured by the government, the EBacc score which shows how many students achieve success in maths, English, science, a language and a humanity, shows that students at Samuel Ward do better than the national average with 33 per cent achieving it.
Individual achievements included Andrew Quarrel, of Haverhill, who gained eight A* and five A grades; Joel Ridgway , also of Haverhill, who got five A*, six A and an A*Distinction in further maths and Maddie Brown, of Clare, with eight A*s and two As, Tommy Goodwin gained five A* and five As and Jordan Hopkins had four A* and six As.
Head Kath Just, who only took up the post in June, said: ‘We are so proud of all our students and the results they have achieved this year.
“As a school we always set highly aspirational targets and this has meant students have made exceptional progress.” | http://www.haverhillecho.co.uk/news/latest-news/haverhill-students-prove-to-be-pass-masters-at-gcse-1-7543390 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.haverhillecho.co.uk/d564450f7abc8c78144b9ae6c78ce572098d8c39a34159f55b946a7b25fd36e5.json |
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