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Night or Day A Warm Welcome Always Awaits You at CENTRAL 42 Covering Beverley & Surrounding Villages Issue No.131 March 2025
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Technology News Hello, I’m Helen! I’m excited to share my World of Creativity, including arts, culture, technology, education, and community work, with you in this column. Each month, I’ll explore how these elements shape our lives and work, highlighting local artists, creators, community projects, and digital innovation. My Journey As an entrepreneur, artist, and educator, I help businesses, creatives, and young people explore new ways to think, and empower their potential through creativity and technology. But before I found this balance, I had to take a leap of faith. For years, I built a successful corporate career in design, marketing, and innovation. Yet, between long hours, gaining qualifications, and family life, I began questioning what truly fulfilled me. I loved my job, but I also loved creating and experimenting. I wanted the freedom to pursue my artistic passions, make an impact, and be more present for my two children. So, I did something bold, I left corporate life to launch HelloU Creative a business blending creativity, marketing, technology, and education. It wasn’t just about starting a company it was about building a life that made sense for me and my family, while making an impact through my work. Merging Art, Marketing & Education At HelloU Creative, I work with businesses to build engaging campaigns that blend storytelling, visual identity, and digital innovation. Whether it’s an augmented reality experience or an creative marketing campaign, educational content, I help brands connect in new innovative ways. Beyond commercial work, my art is a major part of what I do. My art blends traditional painting with digital techniques using AI and Augmented reality, proving that art and marketing share a common thread - both tell stories that inspire and challenge perspectives. Creativity in a Digital World Technology has transformed how we live, learn, and create. It brings opportunities but also challenges with constant notifications, digital overwhelm, and the need for real-world connection. Watching my son navigate homeschooling and my daughter embrace digital learning, I see firsthand how technology shapes young minds. It’s why I’m passionate about helping others use digital tools to create but also to connect in meaningful ways. Empowering Young Creatives Through my work with Reel Creative, a Hull based charity, who help young people build digital skills and nurture creativity. In a recent project (photos above), we created a Metaverse Art Gallery, where young people showcased their original artwork in a virtual space blending technology with artistic expression in an interactive way. By giving young people the tools to create, not just consume, we’re shaping a future where technology enhances creativity rather than replaces it. Final Thoughts Creativity thrives in the unknown. If you’re feeling the pull toward something different - a new career, a creative venture, or a fresh way of learning, embrace it. I took a leap, and I’ve never looked back. Your journey starts when you take that first step. Helen’s World of Creativity By Helen Gill - Entrepreneur | AR Artist | Educator ARTS & CULTURE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMMUNITY Bring My Art to Life ‘Dandelion Dreams’ Mixed Media | 1m x 1m | AR Activated My art blends traditional and digital techniques with AI and augmented reality to create interactive art. Dandelion Dreams symbolises resilience, transformation, and the power of ideas thriving like creativity in unexpected places. www.helloucreative.co.uk • info@helloucreative.co.uk Follow me @helloucreative | @hellougill_artist | @reelcreative_uk Artwork: Helen Gill • Music: Graziana Presicce Download the Artivive app and bring my art to life! March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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House & Home Bathrooms are becoming more of a sanctuary than ever before, as we look for ways to relax and treat ourselves at home. But when it comes to their design, style, fixtures and fittings, there are some exciting new developments. Whether you plan to give yours a full makeover or a mini facelift, where should you start? We asked the experts… WHAT ARE THE TRENDS IN SHOWER SCREENS? ‘Black-framed shower screens are hugely popular,’ says interior designer Carla Chases of Carla Designs. ‘They bring an element of high style to any bathroom.’ Lauren Foulds, product manager at Heritage Bathrooms, expects their popularity to continue: ‘We’re seeing more manufacturers bringing new options to the market.’ ‘At the other extreme, minimal, barely-there screens are also trending,’ says Claire Lloyd, Editor of Home Building & Renovating. SHOULD I GO FOR A FITTED OR FREESTANDING BATH? ‘This really depends on the space you have to play with,’ advises Carla, who thinks both have their place. Lauren agrees: ‘When choosing a freestanding bath, you need to consider both the size of your bathroom and the look you are hoping to achieve.’ Claire adds, ‘Back-to-wall baths can give that look even in a compact space.’ I’VE HEARD COLOURED SANITARYWARE IS BACK… ‘Dare I say it, I’m not a fan,’ confesses Claire. ‘There will always be a market for it, though,’ says Lauren, ‘but garish colours are no longer trending – it’s more dramatic darker tones.’ ‘I wouldn’t recommend a complete colour overload,’ says Carla, ‘but a nice coloured feature sink can be lovely. My advice would be to opt for white sanitaryware – with the exception of a painted roll-top bath – then have fun with tiling and painting.’ PLANNING THE PERFECT BATHROOM Planning a bathroom makeover this year? We asked the experts to share their top tips and insider knowledge of what’s trending… March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed Continued on Page 8
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House & Home Continued on Page 10 WHAT’S TRENDING FOR TAPS AT THE MOMENT? Chrome remains popular, but as Lauren explains, ‘we’re also seeing a growing trend for more traditional finishes such as vintage gold.’ Black continues to be in demand: ‘It looks particularly striking paired with a black-framed shower screen,’ says Claire. ‘Copper and rose gold seem to be old news,’ adds Carla, ‘with brass and black a funky alternative to simple chrome. Look out for polished nickel – it’s a softer alternative to brass.’ Lauren reveals basin mixers are more popular than basin tap pairs: ‘We’re seeing customers shift away from the more traditional two-hole sanitaryware.’ WHAT ABOUT SHAPES – WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN SANITARYWARE? ‘Thanks to recent advances in manufacturing, we’re seeing a rise in longer straight edges and harder corners which work really well in a contemporary bathroom,’ says Lauren. ‘In a more traditional space, curved edges on statement pieces offer a softer look.’ I’M LOOKING FOR TILES, BUT WHAT COLOURS, PATTERNS AND FORMATS SHOULD I CHOOSE THAT I WON’T TIRE OF? ‘Choose something you really love and that represents you,’ advises Carla. ‘Don’t worry about trends.’ Lauren believes we are getting bolder; ‘Following a time where people were forced to spend so much time at home, more of us are choosing bold, forgetting the neutral “show home” look and making our homes our own – and tiles can really help achieve this. We are also seeing bolder choices in marble, with customers using it in abundance.’ Claire agrees, suggesting hexagonal or metro tiles laid in a herringbone pattern as a great way of adding personality with plain-coloured tiles. ‘Or for a more timeless look, go large format with fewer grout lines,’ she adds. WHAT ABOUT OTHER SURFACES – WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN OR USED THAT’S WORKED REALLY WELL? ‘Designers are suddenly going to town with every surface possible, as more and more fabulous products grace the market,’ says Carla. Claire adds, ‘Ancient March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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House & Home Continued on Page 12 place to put/display things, you can also incorporate lighting to make them a feature. Avoid placing lots of small pieces of freestanding storage around a bathroom as it always ends up looking messy and traditional finishes, such as tadelakt (a Moroccan plaster finish) and Venetian plaster are gaining traction. They offer a durable, waterproof and grout-free look, although they can be expensive to achieve and ideally require the expertise of a professional. We’ve also seen bold wallpapers used behind clear acrylic panels – but be careful about where these are positioned.’ I NEED LOTS OF STORAGE IN MY BATHROOM. WHAT’S THE BEST BIG-BUDGET AND LOW-BUDGET OPTION? ‘Depending on how tidy you are, floating shelves can be a nice economical – and smart – option,’ says Carla, ‘but if you’ve got the budget then built-in carpentry is always best. I also love the use of recessed alcoves in bathrooms as not only do they provide a good cluttered.’ If you’re looking to update sanitaryware, then Claire would always swap a pedestal basin for a vanity unit. March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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House & Home WHAT’S NEW WHEN IT COMES TO BATHROOM LIGHTING? ‘Bathroom lighting is all about creating an experience,’ says Lauren, with customers buying something as simple as an illuminated mirror, which casts a subtler light within the room, helping to create a tranquil atmosphere. ‘Dimmers are also a hugely popular choice,’ says Carla, ‘as are some form of PIR sensor lights. These are generally low-level lighting that will just turn on automatically when you enter the bathroom – fantastic for night-time visits as you don’t have to fumble for the switch.’ WHEN SPACE IS LIMITED, IS IT BEST TO SQUEEZE IN A SMALL BATH AND SHOWER OR GO FOR A BIG WALK-IN SHOWER ONLY? ‘Walk-in showers remain a great solution for compact bathrooms and en suites — maximising use of the floor space available while adding a touch of luxury. However, consider resale — if this is the only bathroom within the house, then opt for a shower over a bath. Most future buyers, particularly those with young families, will want (and need) a property with at least one bath,’ says Claire. Lauren adds, ‘Following the pandemic, customers are still looking at self- care and wellness in a new light, and with the variety of fitted and freestanding bath sizes available, a small tub shouldn’t be ruled out if you are partial to a relaxing soak.’ ANY OTHER TECH OR BATHROOM INNOVATIONS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? ‘Bathroom products never stop evolving – 15 years ago the soft-close toilet seat was the latest technology, now it’s expected even on entry-level products,’ says Lauren. ‘We’re also seeing an increased use of tech in digital showering and sensor taps, as well as clever lighting.’ There are other advances too, as Claire explains: ‘For those looking to save energy, then wastewater heat recovery could be one area to consider. These simple (albeit, at present, rather expensive) units sit beneath the shower or bath and recover heat from the wastewater. The recovered heat is then used to warm the incoming cold-water feed. Biophilic design – the notion of creating a connection between the natural world and our interiors – remains a popular concept. Give some thought to making best use of natural light. For those taking on an extension or loft conversion project, consider adding a rooflight directly above a shower or bath for a glimpse of the sky, without (hopefully) compromising privacy.’ ARE WHITE TOWELS AND BATHMATS OLD NEWS? IS IT ALL ABOUT COLOUR? ‘No, never!’ exclaims Carla. ‘White towels and bathmats, I hope, are here to stay. I love a good white towel. And if you walk into almost any five-star, gorgeous hotels around the world, I can guarantee you’ll find they will all still have luxurious white towels and bathmats in their bathrooms.’ March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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Literature portunity take them separately to the song halls of Hong Kong, the military encampments of Taiwan, the streets of New York and sunny California, telling Haiwen’s story from the present to the past while tracing Suchi’s from her childhood to the present. Show Don’t Tell BY CURTIS SITTENFELD From the bestselling author of Romantic Comedy and American Wife, Show Don’t Tell is the latest release from Curtis Sittenfeld. In this compulsive collection of 12 witty stories, Sittenfeld shows why she’s as loved for her short fiction as she is for her novels. In ‘The Patron Saints of Middle Age,’ a woman visits two friends she hasn’t seen since her divorce. In ‘A for Alone,’ a married artist embarks on a project intended to disprove the so-called Mike Pence Rule, which suggests that women and men can’t spend time alone together without lusting after each other. And in ‘Lost But Not Forgotten,’ Sittenfeld gives readers of her novel Prep a new window into the world of her beloved character Lee Fiora, decades later, when Lee attends an awkward school reunion. Witty, confronting and full of tenderness, Sittenfeld peels back the layers of our inner lives, all with her distinctive voice. The City Changes Its Face BY EIMEAR MCBRIDE Eimear McBride is the author of four novels: A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing, The Lesser Bohemians, Strange Hotel and forthcoming book The City Changes Its Face. It’s 1995. Outside their grimy window, the city rushes by. But in the flat there is only Stephen and Eily and the total obsession of new love. Eighteen months later, the flat feels different. Love is merging with reality. Stephen’s teenage daughter has re-appeared, while Eily has made a choice, the consequences of which she cannot outrun. Now they face a reckoning for all that’s been left unspoken – emotions, secrets and ambitions. Tonight, if they are to Main Character by Lizzie Frainier In her first book, writer Lizzie Frainier is asking whether romcoms prepare us for the good, the bad and the disconcerting of dating? When Lizzie was offered the chance to take part in a The Holiday- style festive house swap for a travel feature on The Telegraph, she knew she had to do it for the plot. But in reality, things don’t always end with a happily ever after. Or at least the one you might have expected. From falling for the emotionally unavailable ‘cool boy’ at school to receiving hideous dating app messages, and succumbing to the magnetic pull of a situationship to riding the incomparable high of an instant connection, Lizzie shares her experiences of the intensity of falling in love, the heartbreak of falling out of it and the friendships that have seen her through it all. Charting a decade of electric first dates, meaningful encounters and lessons learned along the way, Main Character is an open-hearted celebration of romcoms and the many ways in which love can show up in our lives. Homeseeking BY KARISSA CHEN Haiwen is buying bananas in LA when he looks up and sees Suchi for the first time in 60 years. To recently widowed Haiwen it feels like a second chance, but Suchi has only survived by refusing to look back. Suchi was seven when she first met Haiwen in their Shanghai neighbour- hood, drawn by the sound of his violin. Their childhood friendship blossomed into soul-deep love, but when Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, she was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive me. Homeseeking follows the separated lovers through six decades of tumultuous Chinese history as war, famine and op- find one another again, what must be said aloud? The Lamb BY LUCY ROSE It’s the perfect time of year to settle in with a folk-horror book. The Lamb iz the debut novel by Lucy Rose. Margot and Mama have lived by the forest since Margot can remember. When Margot isn’t at school, they spend quiet days together in their cottage, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays, Mama calls them. Mama loves the strays. She feeds them wine, keeps them warm. But Mama’s want is stronger than her hunger sometimes, and when a white-toothed stray named Eden turns up in the heart of a snowstorm, little Margot must confront the shifting dynamics of her family, untangle her own desires and make a bid for freedom. With this gothic coming-of-age tale, Rose explores how women swallow their anger, desire and animal instincts – and explores the relationships between mother and daughter. Onyx Storm BY REBECCA YARROS The end of this month sees the release of the third book in Rebecca Yarros’s global phenomena Fourth Wing and Iron Flame series. After nearly 18 months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. The battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves – her dragons, her family, her home and Xaden. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. Three Days In June BY ANNE TYLER This is one of the loveliest books we’ve read in a while. A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances, Anne Tyler’s latest begins on the day before Gail’s daughter’s wedding – and things are not going well. First, she loses her job. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret… As the big day dawns, the exes can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to go their separate ways again. But more trouble looms, as all the questions about the future of the happy couple have stirred up the past for Gail… We Do Not Part BY HAN KANG Winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature and winner of the International Booker Prize, Han Kang’s powerful book The Vegetarian was translated into English by Deborah Smith last year. Now, we have her latest to enjoy. Beginning one morning in December, We Do Not Part traces the path of Kyungha as she travels from the city of Seoul into the forests of Jeju Island, to the home of her old friend Inseon. Hospitalised following an accident, Inseon has begged Kyungha to rush to feed her beloved pet bird, who will otherwise die. Kyungha takes the first plane to Jeju, but a snowstorm hits the island the moment she arrives. Beset by icy wind and snow, she wonders if she will arrive in time to save the bird – or even survive the terrible cold herself. As night falls, she struggles up to Inseon’s house, unaware of the descent into darkness which awaits her. For there, the long- buried story of Inseon’s family suddenly comes to the fore… All the books in this feature are available to buy now or can be ordered at The Beverley Bookshop, 19 Butcher Row, Beverley HU17 0AA. New Reads For March March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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Health & Beauty Rebekah’s Beauty Box How To Colour Correct Colour correcting is something that’s been around for years in the beauty world – and for good reason. Experts and industry insiders swear by it for evening out skin tone, and improving the look of dark patches or redness. To find out more about the technique, as well as how to master it yourself, I asked make-up artists Kat Bowsley and Nina Myers to answer some key questions. How colour correcting works? “Colour correcting remains one of the most relevant make-up techniques to date,” says make-up artist, Kat Bowsley. “As our skin continually changes, it’s important to adapt our make-up – what we want to correct in our 20s will be different to in our 50s, but colour correction will always work. It balances skin tone and conceals imperfections using a spectrum of tones to create an even finish. Put simply, you want to cancel out whatever tone it is you’re trying to conceal with – so think of it as opposites. For instance, correcting redness means you’d use green to remove those ruddy tones. You’ll often find using concealer on its own may not be enough to (a) cover up the tone fully and (b) last a whole day. Colour correctors provide a great base for everything to adhere to, so that when base make-up wears off, the smoothing colour still comes through.” So, what’s the best way to do it? “Whatever it is you’re correcting – let’s for instance say it’s redness – you want to ensure skin is well prepped,” adds Kat. “Use a good moisturiser to ensure your skin doesn’t drink up the corrector and concealer that follows. Once your skincare has settled, use a corrector first. For redness, take your green corrector and lightly pat it onto your skin, onto the areas that are the most inflamed. You only need to apply the corrector to areas that actually need it – don’t use it to alter your skin tone entirely. Likewise, don’t use too much; you want to keep your approach light and make sure you blend everything really well. Afterwards, go in with your concealer, dabbing it lightly over the top to blend everything together. You’ll find using both a corrector and concealer keeps that ashy look at bay – especially under the eyes.” Global Makeup Artist, Nina Myers adds: “It’s key you assess the general undertones of your skin, too. This will allow you to determine whether you’re naturally more warm, cool or neutral. Think of colour correction as temperature. Your overall complexion is the ideal temperature. Anything too warm will need cooling down, and anything too cold will need warmth to bring the temperature back up to it it’s optimum. If your problem areas appear sallow/dull/ashy, then that suggests the area is cool and needs warmth. In this instance, try shades of orange/peach/salmon/ terracotta and red. Look at the kinds of tones you see within the problem area and choose the opposite to colour correct.” You mention different colours – how should you choose the right one? “Essentially, you can look at a colour wheel and see what the opposite colour is relative to what you want to hide,” continues Kat. “For instance, pale pinks target blue-toned spots on fair skin, while peach neutralises blue/purple shadows on medium and darker skin. Look for orangey-pink tones if you want to cancel out dark spots, while yellow will conceal any purple undertones. Finally, green corrects red – ideal for rosacea sufferers – while lavender cancels out yellowness.” Nina adds: “The temperature of the colour will tell you what the product is designed for. Warm colours, like peach, orange and terracotta, will add heat to a cool area. This could be for under the eyes, especially if you suffer with blue, green or grey tones. Medium to dark complexions will sometimes find their mouth area appears a bit more ashy and grey than the rest of their skin. Brighten and correct this with a peach or orange colour corrector. This will instantly help and bring the temperature of that area back up to match the rest of your complexion. Cool colours, like lilac, green, blue and taupe will cool down areas that appear too warm. This could be high redness on the cheeks, or conditions like rosacea.” And what about formulas – are there any specific ones worth trying? “If you want to colour correct, creams will always be the way to go. They allow you to blend everything properly for a more flawless finish. You can always set the corrector and concealer after with some setting powder if you’re someone who prefers a matte finish, or if you’re prone to oiliness. You could also use moisturisers with colour correcting properties in them, like the new Dr Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Treatment. Not only does it treat your skin to ensure fewer breakouts, it lends great coverage and minimises redness, too, but with minimal fuss.” Any clever hacks or tips worth considering if you want to colour correct? “One of the most common issues I encounter when working on clients is blemishes and breakouts,” says Nina. “Blemishes can turn very red and even be raised, making them really difficult to hide, even with a generous slathering of concealer. But instead of piling on the product, choosing the right colour corrector will not only camouflage the spot, but you’ll use much less product and spend half the time trying to hide it, too. I love to use a cool taupe cream – almost a mushroom/grey tone – to press onto the area. Taupe is technically a ‘cool’ colour but much less scary and aggressive than green. Dabbing a tiny amount of this over the red blemish will instantly tone down any redness. I then use a face powder that matches the complexion and press a little of this over the top with a small, flat brush. This quick trick will bring the colour back to match the rest of the complexion. The matteness of the powder also helps to flatten any raised bumps.” Finally, are there any common application mistakes to avoid? “When people colour correct, they often use too much and pile it on. The idea is you want to layer it up slowly. Less really is more, as the textures are often quite thick. Apply a little bit at a time, pushing it into the skin with fingers or a brush to help everything melt in. Doing it slowly like this will ensure you never have too much product on the skin – remember you want to conceal but not cake, so that when it comes to applying foundation, you won’t need as much. You can always apply more corrector if needed, but it’s much harder to take it away.” THE COLOUR CORRECTING TONES TO KNOW: LAVENDER: Neutralises yellowness and cancels out dullness and hyperpigmentation. TANGERINE: Cuts blueness from the skin, so is brilliant for darkness – typically, the type you find under the eyes. GREEN: This neutralises redness, so it’s ideal for cancelling out rosacea or redness caused from breakouts. YELLOW: Yellow can be used to brighten dull, lacklustre pallor. Apply it on the cheekbones, or anywhere that needs a boost. PEACH: Used to even out discolouration and darkness, this can be used anywhere that you feel needs it, but it works especially well around the eyes and mouth. March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
17 Health & Beauty To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Introducing our new Laser hair removal treatments Introductory offer: Book a course of any body laser hair removal treatments and receive a complimentary course of under arm treatment, saving £390. (BOOK NOW for April appointments) Our other services include: A selection of bespoke facials by Sothys - Massage - Ear Candling - Pedicure - Manicure - Eye and brow treatments SKIN AND BEAUTY RETREAT 4 St Mary’s Court, Beverley HU17 8DG Facebook: Skin and Beauty Retreat Instagram: skinandbeautyretreat | Telephone: 01482 259197 Is Laser Hair Removal Suitable for Everyone? Yes, it is safe and effective for most skin types and hair colours. However, certain factors may impact the effectiveness of the treatment, such as hair thickness, skin tone, and medical conditions. A Step-by-Step Guide to Laser Hair Removal in Beverley Consultation: Your laser hair removal experience begins with a thorough consultation. Sarah who is an expert therapist - and is qualified at Level 4 VTCT - will assess your hair and skin type, discuss your expectations, and recommend a personalised treatment plan. Preparation: Before your treatment, you’ll be advised to avoid sun exposure, tanning, and certain medications to ensure the best results. Treatment Sessions: You may require multiple sessions to achieve optimal results depending on your individual needs. Our advanced laser technology ensures a comfortable and efficient treatment process. Aftercare: You will be provided with detailed aftercare instructions to help you maintain your smooth, hair-free skin. Why pick Skin and Beauty Retreat for your Laser Hair Removal treatments? We use Lynton’s state-of-the-art laser equipment that was founded on scientific research carried out at The University of Manchester. It is the UK’s leading manufacturer and is the preferred supplier to the NHS. We are now booking consultations for April - Please call: Sarah at Skin & Beauty Retreat on 01482 259197 Lynton’s Laser Hair Removal System is now available at Skin and Beauty Retreat.
Food & Drink Serves 10 -12 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time 50 minutes Ingredients 320gm plain flour 100gm caster sugar 50gm unsweetened dark cocoa powder 2 scant table spoons baking powder 150 gm of cold butter, cut into small cubes 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 table spoons milk 3 cups apricot jam Icing sugar, for dusting Chocolate and orange crostata Method 1. For crostata, place the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and whisk briefly to combine and remove any lumps. Add the butter and process until the mixture is crumbly, then add the egg and milk and mix on low speed until you have a stiff, cohesive dough. Do not overmix. Wrap the dough, then place in the fridge to rest for 1 hour. 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C conventional. Line a 25cm tart tin with a removable base. Flour your work surface. Cut the dough into two portions – you need two-thirds for the base and one-third for the Erkan Sahindal is a fully qualified chef and owner of the Olive Tree, Beverley shares a recipe he discovered whilst holidaying in Italy many years ago. “Traditionally you would use sweet orange jam in this cocoa crostata which brings back the citrus flavour and scents of the Gargano in northern Puglia, Italy.” “However, as it is not readily available in East Yorkshire you can use store-bought apricot jam. “But please don’t use marmalade or you will end up with a different taste,” he stresses.” lattice top. The dough should be easy to roll out once it warms up slightly. Roll out the larger piece on a well-floured surface, or between two sheets of baking paper, into a 3-4 mm thick circle that is large enough to line the base and side of the tin. Carefully lift it into the tin, using your fingers to gently flatten it onto the base, cutting off the excess with a sharp knife. Spoon the jam over the top. Place the tart in the fridge while you roll out the remaining dough to a thickness of 3-4mm. Cut the dough into strips just under 1cm wide. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the jam, gently pinching the ends to attach them to the pastry rim. 3. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the dough has cooked through. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then carefully remove the crostata from the tin. While it is still warm, dust with icing sugar. Enjoy at room temperature. The crostata is even nicer the next day. March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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Food & Drink Serves 4-6 Prep time 10 min Cook time 1 hour 40 min Make Ahead The lamb mix is a brilliant candidate for batch cooking and a wonder in its own right. Freeze in portions, then serve as a stew with rice or over baked potatoes. The base works with a mixture of lamb and beef too, which keeps costs down if you’re going for a big batch. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 4 anchovy fillets in oil, drained 1 red onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 2 celery sticks, sliced 750g lamb mince, ideally 20% fat 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin Spiced shepherd’s pie with feta and tahini mash 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1 cinnamon stick 2 tsp dried mint 2 tbsp harissa 400ml chicken stock 150g frozen peas 60g pitted green olives 15g coriander, chopped 15g mint, chopped For the topping 800g floury potatoes such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and quartered 120ml oat milk 60g unsalted butter 1 tbsp tahini 150g feta, coarsely grated or crumbled 2 tbsp sesame seeds Method 1 Add the oil and anchovies to a large, heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Stir for a minute, breaking up the anchovies into a paste, then add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery and cook for around 8 minutes until softened. Add the lamb mince and turn up the heat. Break it up with a wooden spoon and stir regularly until not merely cooked but starting to crisp and caramelise. You’ll probably need to spoon out and discard some of the liquid the mince expels, as you want the meat to fry not boil. 2 Once the lamb has browned and caramelised, add the spices, cinnamon stick, dried mint and harissa, stir for a minute, then add the stock. Simmer for 30 minutes, then stir in the peas, olives and chopped fresh herbs. 3 Meanwhile bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain, then mash; a potato masher is fine, but for really smooth mash use a ricer or push the potatoes through a fine sieve with the back of a spoon – a little time consuming but worth it. Return the mash to the pan with the oat milk, butter, tahini and most of the feta, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top. Taste and season with salt; as feta is naturally salty, it won’t need as much as usual. 4 Heat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. Transfer the lamb to an ovenproof dish and spoon over the mash. An even covering with peaks in the mash is advantageous for crispy bits. Sprinkle over the remaining feta and the sesame seeds and bake for 35-40 minutes. Leave to sit for 5 minutes before serving. All the comfort of a classic shepherd’s pie but with the warming spices and aromatic flavours of North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. You’ll never go back to the original after trying this! March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
Items marked with a * on the menu will incur a supplement ** Excludes Bank Holiday weekends & race days *** Excludes bottled soft drinks CENTRAL 42 Experience the Magic of Central 42 Open from 9 AM ‘til Late! Nestled in the heart of Beverley’s bustling Saturday Market, Central 42 is more than just a Tapas Restaurant — it’s a hub of amazing flavours, vibrant atmosphere, and unforgettable moments. Open from 9am daily, they serve up a wide choice of breakfasts, waffles, freshly brewed coffee, and a selections of teas, to start your day off in the best possible way. As the day unfolds, embark on a culinary journey through Spain with a mouthwatering variety of Tapas, expertly crafted using authentic flavours and locally sourced ingredients. From the rich, smoky taste of Patatas Bravas to the sizzling sensation of Gambas Pil Pil, each and every dish is freshly prepared by their experienced team and is a true celebration of Spanish cuisine. An equally exciting selection of wines and delicious cocktails awaits. Whether you’re after a relaxed morning coffee, a lively lunch, or an evening of indulgent dining, Central 42 is the perfect place to gather with friends, family, or that special someone. Enhanced by the stylish décor, welcoming staff, relaxed atmosphere, and passionate chefs, every visit’s an experience to savour and one you will return for time after time. Join them anytime of the day or night and discover why Central 42 is Beverley’s go-to destination for exceptional food, great company, and a true taste of Spain, right here in Beverley! CENTRAL 42 42 Saturday Market Beverley HU17 8AA www.central42.co.uk 01482 888889 Food & Drink 21 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470
Food & Drink NAVIGATING AN ITALIAN WINE LIST CAN FEEL AS IF YOU’RE EMBARKING ON a Tuscan road trip without a map. With hundreds of grape varieties and centuries of winemaking tradition, where do you begin? The key is to focus on what you love – whether it’s a fresh mineral-driven white or a bold red with a velvety mouthfeel. Let this guide be your compass, helping you find Italian wines that match your preferred flavours and textures without losing the magic of their character. So, where to start? Firstly, don’t be intimidated by unfamiliar names – focus on regions. Look out for DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) on the label; they are Italian wine classifications that signal quality and tradition. Wines with these labels are produced in specific geographic areas under strict regulations that control grape varieties, how much wine is made and their production methods, as well as ageing requirements. If a wine’s name includes the grape and region, such as Barbera d’Asti, it offers clues about the style. And ask a sommelier! They’ll always be your best resource; let them know your budget and what flavours you enjoy, and they’ll guide you to the perfect glass. Crisp and mineral-driven For lovers of riesling and semillon – and seafood fans – choose Etna Bianco. Produced on Sicily’s volcanic slopes from the native grape carricante, this white showcases flinty minerality and vibrant acidity, capturing the purity of highaltitude vineyards. Try: 2023 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy This wine blends a majority of the grape carricante with a few native Sicilian varieties, exuding a lemon- peel acidity and mineral elegance. Aromas of subtle orange blossom, lemon zest, and a delicious saltiness lead to a refreshing palate layered with green apple and a hint of wild thyme. Full-bodied and complex If you gravitate towards layers of stone fruit, honey, and a richer mouthfeel – chardonnay and viognier lovers, this one’s for you – a Soave Classico from garganega grape hits all the right notes. Try: 2022 Fattori Danieli Soave DOC, Veneto, Italy Italian Wine How to navigate an Italian wine list. Soave styles vary; Fattori’s Soave gains depth from a portion of the garganega grapes left to ripen longer on the vine, creating a medium-bodied profile reminiscent of chardonnay. Delicate jasmine and wisteria florals on the nose lead to ripe peaches, William Bartlett pears, and pink grapefruit on the palate. Subtle notes of pencil-lead minerality, alpine nettle, and dried sage add complexity. Perfect with salt-baked cod. Elegant and light If you enjoy light-bodied reds with bright red berry notes and soft tannins reminiscent of pinot noir and gamay, then Chianti (sangiovese) is your vibe. Try: 2022 Monte Guelfo Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy This Chianti leaves you wondering how it delivers such quality for its price. The Monte Guelfo Chianti – made predominantly from sangiovese – foregoes oak ageing to let its red-fruited vibrancy take centre stage. While some unoaked Chiantis can have a thin mouthfeel, this one offers plush, pillowy fruit with lively acidity. Expect juicy mixed berries complemented by subtle hints of leather and savoury dried herbs, adding depth. It is a wine that’s as approachable as it is layered, perfect for barbecues and impressing the folks at Sunday dinner. Spicy and earthy Similar to shiraz with its earthy profile and vibrant acidity, barbera has long been celebrated as “a wine of the people”. While its origins are debatable, historians trace barbera’s roots in northern Italy to the 13th century (or even the 7th century). Try: 2022 Massolino Barbera d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Italy Massolino’s two hectares of barbera in a limestone-rich Serralunga vineyard are now complemented by fruit from the neighbouring Monforte d’Alba. This combination of vineyards means that the palate is a luscious blend of ripe plum, zingy redcurrant and tart strawberry, balanced by vibrant acidity and soft tannins. Its concentrated fruit profile makes it a partner for a variety of meals – but it’s hard to beat wood-fired pizza. Bold and structured Aged, robust Barbaresco with rich cherry and leather notes – made exclusively from nebbiolo – is one of Piedmont’s most esteemed wines, alongside its sibling, barolo. Barbaresco shines for its elegance and earlier approachability, often making it more affordable. By regulation, it must age at least two years (one in oak), with riserva ageing for four. Try: 2018 Marchesi Di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy Barbaresco is known for its spicy flavours and floral perfume, considered more refined than the bolder barolo. The 2018 vintage from the 200-year-old estate, Marchesi Di Gresy, is no exception. Expect wild mint, spices, macerated orange peel, and raspberry, all laced together in a succulent mouthfeel that will have you reaching for another glass with a plate of wild boar ragù. March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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In its 70th anniversary year, Beverley Male Voice Choir seeks new members to help lay the foundations for the next 70 years! Beverley Male Voice Choir celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025 and is marking the occasion with a series of special concerts and initiatives to lay the foundations for the next 70 years. The choir, which was established in 1955 and is a longstanding and well-regarded part of the East Riding’s cultural scene, is starting the year on a mission to recruit new members to help bring new voices to the singing group and to grow the next generation of choir members. Musical Director, Liz Wilson, who also celebrates her 25th anniversary in the role this year, said “It seems only right that as we begin our 70th year, we should focus on making sure we have enough members to sustain and develop the choir, so that future generations can enjoy both being part of Beverley Male Voice Choir or listening to the impressive sound they make! Any gentleman of any age who likes to sing in the shower, hum along to the radio or who loves karaoke would, I’m sure, really love singing with us!” Beverley Male Voice Choir celebrates its 70th anniversary What’s On Singing in a choir brings many benefits, including friendship and the potential to improve your well-being. Many choir members claim that singing helps with stress reduction, improves breathing, and enhances your memory, mental capacity and personal confidence levels. The choir’s repertoire is very diverse, with something for all tastes and generations including pop and rock classics, songs from stage and screen and more typical male voice choir pieces. There’s no audition process and no previous experience or knowledge of music is required. Those that can read music are provided with full scores and all members have access to tailored recordings to help them learn their part. Beverley Male Voice Choir rehearses at Toll Gavel United Church in Beverley every Monday evening from 7.15pm to 9pm. Potential new members can simply turn up to watch a rehearsal and meet Liz and the choir to find out more. For all the details, visit www.beverleymalevoicechoir. co.uk For more information, please contact John Fusco the Choir’s Public Relations Officer at beverleymalevoicechoir@gmail. com Tune in now: 107.8FM or www.BeverleyFM.com PLAYING GREAT MUSIC WHERE EVER YOU LISTEN March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
25 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Travel A taste of our exclusive escorted departures 22 May, Norway 5 nights from £1049 Sailing with Fred Olsen all meals & entertainment 01 June - ABBA VOYAGE £225 1 nights B&B & seated tickets for the show. 17 Nov, South African Safari £2899 An all inclusive adventure - 1 room only 27 Nov East Lanc Rail £99 A festive lunch on the rails 30 Dec, New Year in Alnwick. £475 A 3 night break with Gala NY event. 2026 NEW opportunities! 28 April 26 Sail the Caledonian Canal an iconic voyage 7 nights from £2495 15 May 26 Discover Uzbekistan Comprehensive tour 11 nights £2995 22 Sep 26 India’s Sikhs & Exiles just 6 places left - flying from Humberside a quirky itinerary 11 nights £2995 We have superb River Cruise offers Luxury & All Inclusive Exclusive sailings flying from Humberside All meals, drinks, excursions & Gratuities eg Dutch & Belgium Waterways a fabulous itinerary 9th April 25 from £1875 Portugal’s River Duoro 28 June 2025 - 7 nights from £2765 MARIONOWEN TRAVEL For all your travel needs We are a full travel agency we book ALL tour Operators & Cruise Lines. You don’t pay extra, our advice & service is included whilst you sit back and look forward to your holiday. REMEMBER we are a FULL Travel agency & book Jet2 & all package holidays Plus we tailor any holiday of your choice. E.g. Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand Escorted touring, self drive, trains etc to suit your requirements. Call to book your place today Tel : 01482 212525 Monday - Saturday TEL 9am - 5pm or call in person Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm to 23 Portland Street, HULL More departures can be viewed on the web www.marionowentravel.com BOOK LOCAL & KNOW WHO YOU ARE BOOKING WITH ! Prices quoted are per person, subject to availability on booking. Solos welcome please ask for prices Jersey from your door Saturdays 7 nights Various hotels available Fly from Humberside May to Sept. Book now for 2025 deposit £100 pp Holland our closest neighbour … Is becoming one of the most popular destinations and one of the annual highlights is looming the tulip season. Easily accessible from the East Riding by sea each evening by our overnight ferry crossing from Hull to Rotterdam’s Europort. This is a great option for non flyers or those wanting to enjoy time at sea. Gone are the days of reclining chairs everyone has a bed in a cabin inside or with a window , all come with ensuite facilities and a bonus for a few pounds extra you can upgrade to a Premier cabin with tea & coffee making facilities. There are choices on board for eating, the sky lounge offers panoramic views and as well as drinks you can order sharing boards for a light meal. Costa coffee are is always a popular spot plus there is the all you can eat buffet or the Brasserie which offers an al la carte menu adjacent to the wine bar. On board there are well stocked shops to purchase perfumes & duty free. Entertainment to suit all, take in the evening show, play bingo, visit the cinema there is lots of choice. On arrival the Rotterdam and Amsterdam can reached by a pre booked coach, unless you choose to take your own wheels, bicycles are free! The alternative is to fly from Humberside. The journey takes just one hour. You have a choice of 3 flights a day in each direction. On arrival the airport has a railway station giving you access to anywhere in the country. I was recently travelling on the ferry it was interesting to hear what travellers had planned. Many where opting to explore new areas which was music to my ears as the country has so much to offer. If you are wanting to get about under your own steam the railway system is good. In 2023 a group of us travelled to Groningen and then had a real adventure travelling over to Borkem a wonderful island just for the day. The islands off the coast of Holland offer amazing beaches and well worth a visit. Enjoy historic towns and cities, Dordrecht is known as Hollands oldest city and is picturesque as well as a good place to shop and its Christmas market is good. You can actually take a canal boat from the centre of Rotterdam to Dordrecht. Delft an easy rail journey from Rotterdam. Be sure to visit the Delft potteries if you have not been, potters are still at work and it is an excellent museum too. The historic centre of Delft is easy to explore on foot and if you have time you can travel onwards by tram to the Hague seat of the Dutch Government. Het Loo Palace & the Airbourne Musuem in Arnhem must be on your bucket list. You really need more than one visit to do this country justice. There is of course the option to take an escorted tour or a river cruise again mainly offered in Spring. This way you have a guided experience and do not have to spend valuable time trying to find your own way about. I did this cruise last year as shown on the map, there is so much excursion choice I could happily repeat this cruise again. It would be unfair not to mention the Dutch Meastro Andre Rieu, who has many concerts planned for the coming months in his home town of Maastricht and Amsterdam. The summer concerts are well sold out now but there are options for December and January. There is the option to cruise the cities of Dusseldorf & Dordrecht aboard a stunning river cruise ship before culminating on arrival in Amsterdam with a concert. Flights are also available to & from Humberside making your travelling very easy. Why not make 2025 your year to visit somewhere different? We look forward to helping you make your holiday dreams a reality. Best wishes Northern Lights 1st Feb 2026 5 day full board package, packed with activities fly from Humberside £1279
What’s On Step back in time and experience the charm of bygone eras at the Beverley Vintage, Retro, and Handmade Fair, set to take place in the magnificent Beverley Minster on Saturday, 5th April. This popular event promises a delightful day out for lovers of all things vintage, retro, and handmade, offering an eclectic mix of treasures from around 70 carefully selected traders. Whether you’re hunting for a unique vintage dress, upcycled furniture, retro knick-knacks, or one-of-a-kind handmade items, the fair will have something to capture every shopper’s imagination. The selection of goods will be diverse, with items that bring together a perfect fusion of history and modern creativity. Each trader’s collection is sure to leave you feeling inspired and ready to discover that perfect piece to add to your home or wardrobe. While you explore the stalls, immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere with live entertainment throughout the day. The 1940’s dancers will bring the golden age of swing back to life, showcasing their impressive moves and adding a touch of history to the event. Meanwhile, Beverley FM’s DJ Murray will be spinning the vintage tunes that will keep you dancing and tapping your feet whilst reminiscing about the past. Adding to the lively ambience, enjoy the sweet sounds of Maggie Hush, a talented female vintage singer whose live performance will transport you back in time. And that’s not all – The Boogie Bugle Babes, a fabulous vintage duo, will also be performing, ensuring that the day is filled with fantastic music and entertainment. After a busy day of browsing and shopping, take a well-deserved break at the pop-up cafe. Relax with a drink and catch the entertainment while you savour the vibrant atmosphere of the fair. It’s the perfect spot to recharge before continuing your treasure hunt or simply soaking in the vintage vibes. Entry to this must-visit event is just £3 (under 11’s Free) , payable on the door, making it an affordable outing for all. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply a lover of vintage style, the Beverley Vintage & Retro Fair offers a unique and unforgettable day of shopping, music, and entertainment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shop, dance, and enjoy the charm of vintage and handmade items in one of the most picturesque locations in Beverley. We do encourage visitors to wear their best vintage clothing too! See you on Saturday, 5th April! Beverley Vintage, Retro and Handmade Fair at Beverley Minster Box Office 01482 300 306 hulltheatres.co.uk FRI 4 APR 6.30PM SAT 5 APR 2PM A PRODUCTION Dance theatre for all the family AGE 5+ Music composed by Murray Gold Scenario Writer Carol Ann Duffy Directed by Liv Lorent Photo: Luke Waddington, Dancer: Virginia Scudeletti March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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teams from the lower end of the Championship have come to City and defended and we never look like breaking them down, be it the quality, be it the coaching or be it the lack of perseverance. This is what cost City the chance of the play-offs last season and potentially promotion. I still feel that if we The Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor It is very rare for Hull City fans to have a season of mid table mediocrity, where the season can just drift away without any fear of relegation and not the slightest chance of a late dash for the play-offs. Even when tenth in January 2020 they went on a massive winless run and were relegated when the season resumed in June following the Covid closedown. So, from last year’s failure to reach the play-offs we now face a serious fight to avoid relegation. City being City are taking the long- winded path of winning the unexpected games and throwing away the more- simpler follow on fixture. After the surprise win at Sunderland, the only team to achieve this, we have two games at Cardiff and Plymouth at home with an opportunity to build up a six or nine point gap on the bottom three. So, what do we do, lose at Cardiff with the only attempt on target in the 85th minute. I have no real optimism of defeating Plymouth either. They may have the worst away record in the division but equally City have the worst home record of two wins all season! To say this is appalling is an understatement and this is the third season we have put up with this, Ironically the last manager who was capable of winning home fixtures was Grant McCann who got sacked at the beginning of Acun’s reign and we are now four managers on from here and in a slightly worse position from when it began and £60 million in debt. Survival is firmly in the players hands as they have a series of home games against teams who are mid table or relegation rivals not least Plymouth, Luton and Derby but therefore lies the problem. Man for man we have far better players than most of our rivals, though the plight of Luton is a mystery as many of their team were in the Premier League last season. Worryingly they must be capable of going on a last-minute winning run similar to the one which sent City down in July 2020. However, City have arguably better players than many within the bottom third of this division but it is getting consistent results out of them and winning at home. If our away form of four wins in six was matched by the home form then there could even have been a belated play-off challenge. Sadly, it is not and despite the team finally coming together under Selles they cannot finish the task at home. One of the obvious issues is the lack of a goalscoring striker. There has not really been anyone who can finish off moves within the penalty box since the days of Mcgennis and Wilks during the 2021 title season, which was only witnessed via our laptops! We have had goalscoring wingers like KLP and Philogene, Liam Delap for half a season and quality from the likes of Carvalho last year but no one to get at the end of crosses or finish off any loose balls into the box. Most Worrying Times Ahead had three games to go up the likes of Philogene and Delap would have got us there. Sadly, it’s been a downward spiral since. We seemed to have a reached a regular routine of thirty minutes of pressure, potentially score one goal and then run out of energy, the opposition gradually get more of the ball and hit us down the wings. Eventually they get two on one against our fullbacks or just round them once again and a goal is created or we allow endless crosses into the box and we make one mistake and it is in. City cannot score more than once at home and only take one in four clear opportunities. City are weak in both fullbacks but have conceded far less than our relegation rivals. The problem is scoring goals. One goal has not been sufficient in most home games for the past two seasons and if anyone raises the issue of the lack of atmosphere in many matches it is the lack of excitement that we have suffered for the past two seasons. Go out and attack for ninety minutes in the remaining games and the crowd will get behind you. City’s fate may be clearer by April but it is worrying at the moment and they need to be well clear of relegation by the end of April as the final fixtures are Derby at home and Portsmouth away. We need to be well clear of Derby by this time. City have really suffered with injuries as now Barry and Matosa have joined Millar and Belloumi with season ending injuries but the players we have still have the potential to get out of this mess but one way or another they must find a way to win at home. Away results alone will not keep us up. UTT March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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Motoring The Valhalla is a survivor. We first saw it as the filling in a mid-engine sandwich at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show – Valkyrie above it, ‘entry level’ Vanquish below. This was also the show where former CEO Andy Palmer, on a crazed pre- IPO pump, revealed an all new fully electric Lagonda sub brand. He was given the boot a year later, along with that Lagonda monstrosity and the Maserati MC20 rivalling Vanquish... but the Valhalla rode on. In 2021 we saw a new version – now AMG V8 powered – reshaped and re-engineered under the eye of Tobias Moers. Moers made way for Amedeo Felisa in May 2022, and Felisa for Adrian Hallmark in October 2024. It’s been musical chairs in the CEO’s office and yet each time, and despite the Valkyrie’s tortuous route to production, the Valhalla has passed scrutiny. Which brings us to this, the production version, and while the path to get here was long and winding, the destination is glorious. A 1,064bhp V8 hybrid supercar/ hypercar (if anyone knows where the line is, drop me an email, I’ve lost track) designed to deliver sledgehammer performance but without the Valk’s zero compromise approach, limited to 999 units and costing £850,000 a pop. We’ll get to the engineering wizardry in a moment, but for now let’s dwell on that price. Measure it by the £450,000 V12 hybrid Lamborghini Revuelto and it’s a lot of dough, but compare it with the slightly more powerful and downforce laden McLaren W1 (£2m) and Ferrari F80 (£3.1m), cars to which I’d argue the Valhalla is closer in purpose, and it’s the bargain of the year. “I’m probably biased, but I think the car is quite a lot more beautiful than the competition. I think when you chase higher and higher downforce numbers, the car becomes very functional looking and loses some of the elegance,” says chief engineer for the Valhalla, Andrew Kay. “So even though those two competitors are higher value and higher power at the end of the day, which would you rather have in your garage? Which would you rather look at and have your friend in? I think we’ve got a bit of an edge there.” He has a point because the Valhalla is not downforce shy – it produces up to 600kg at 150mph, and then maintains that all the way to the 217mph top speed by bleeding it off via the DRS style hydraulic rear wing and active flap under the front splitter. Aston is pointing the Valhalla at the sweet spot between grip and drag, and targeting a balance of precision on track with proper usability on the road. We’ll report back on that when we drive it, but for now by not chasing ultimate aero gains, beauty has been preserved. Case in point, you get four driving modes to pick from – EV (nine miles’ range, up to 80mph), Sport, Sport+, Race – and yet the wing only raises itself up 255mm on its hydraulic rams in Race mode, at all other times it “remains stowed to preserve Valhalla’s sleek and elegant profile”. How very Aston. The engine is a heavily revised version of the 4.0-litre, twin turbo, dry sump, flat plane crank V8 you’ll find under the bonnet of the most recent AMG GT Black Series, producing 817bhp on its own. That’s supplemented by a trio of electric motors contributing another 248bhp – two on the front axle and a third in a new eight-speed dual clutch gearbox. Quick maths: that’s 1,064bhp and 811lb ft in total, not miles behind the Valkyrie (1,139bhp and 682lb ft) but then at 1,655kg dry, the Valhalla weighs 385kg more. The Valhalla counters with 4WD, torque vectoring across the front axle and an e-diff at the rear, all the modern tricks to mask weight. Top tip if you want to shave more precious grammes: eschew the standard forged aluminium wheels in favour of magnesium rims to save 12kg of unsprung mass, and then order your bodywork in naked carbon to dodge 3kg of paint. Painted or not, it’ll crush 0–62mph in 2.5 seconds, which slots it neatly between the 4WD Ferrari F80 The Super Cool Aston Martin Valhalla Elliot Johnson takes an in-depth look at the coolest car of 2025... March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
31 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Motoring Lairgate Motors Ltd. CROWN WORKS • LAIRGATE • BEVERLEY • HU17 8EX Telephone: 01482 881406 l MOT’s l SERVICING l DIAGNOSTICS l ALL MAKES & MODELS (2.15secs) and RWD McLaren W1 (2.7secs). Trickledown tech from Aston’s F1 team? Why of course! Except, we’re not talking about some obscure titanium alloy used in a bolt to hold the numberplate on, they simply asked the F1 team to design the entire carbon tub. The result is a two part structure, a bit like an Easter egg split along the seam, where the lower section – which creates 95 per cent of the stiffness – uses resin transfer moulding and the upper section is made with a more traditional autoclave technique. Aluminium subframes are then hung off either end. Kay again: “We do use carbon fibre at Aston, but to use it to this extent, we called on F1 expertise. It’s an immensely stiff structure, which makes it easy to tune the suspension because you get so little movement from the body structure.” Even so, they’re not leaving anything to chance. Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers offer that wide operating window that’s supposed to define the Valhalla, while the front suspension is pushrod with inboard dampers (visible through the carbon fibre clamshell just ahead of the windscreen, because why not), and the rear is a five link setup.Brakes are Brembo carbon ceramics aided by regen from the e-motors and a rear wing ‘air brake’ when you really stomp on it in Race. The tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 5S’s as standard, or Cup 2Rs if you envisage taking your £850,000 Aston for regular workouts on track or live somewhere it never rains. Some notable bits on the exterior – that roof scoop rams air into the engine and cooling system and will impress your friends, the twin trumpet exhausts are there to make noise and also impress your friends, while another pair of pipes are hidden on the inside edges of the Venturi tunnels around the back. The doors are forward hinged dihedral jobbies and there not just to impress your already very impressed friends. They move up and forwards, taking half the roof with them, which makes it surprisingly easy to scooch over the low sill and drop into the single piece carbon seats with dignity intact. Backside installed, the interior is fairly standard in its layout – a couple of rectangular tablets behind the wheel and in the middle of the dash, an ‘F1 inspired’ steering wheel (by which they mean it’s a bit squashed at the bottom, not riddled with incomprehensible dials and toggles) and there’s even a cup holder and places to put things under the floating centre console. What’s not standard is the seating position – less reclined than the Valkyrie, definitely, but still rotated skywards for more than a hint of raciness. The trim in this demo car appeared to have been vomited up by a carbon fibre cat. It’s chopped, recycled and forged carbon Aston says. Spec it sparingly, we say. Finally, notable by their absence, are the noise cancelling headsets you have to wear in the Valkyrie if you don’t want tinnitus for the rest of your days. In summary, the Valhalla has the performance potential to turn your organs inside out, it looks and feels exotic and walks the line betwixt brutal and elegant with aplomb. It has more technology than a Chinese smartphone factory and if you put it in the same bracket as the Ferrari F80 and McLaren W1, it’s a ‘more than half price’ hypercar. Surely it couldn’t survive a fight with Ferrari and McLaren’s finest... could it?
What a winter we are having! Once February arrived I thought it was over or at least ameliorated, but I was wrong. We were suddenly pitched into weeks of gloom with no sun, just cloud, cold and rain. Hardly the weather to encourage you to do any gardening unless you are fortunate enough to have a heated greenhouse. We have made only a couple of trips to the plot to harvest leeks, kale and lambs lettuce, but my plan to dig up one bed which has much horse tail has yet to be put into action. So we await the end of this so-called Scandinavian High which has caused 30% reduction in the average hours of sunshine over the first twelve days of February. We hear regularly about carbon off- setting and net zero, but it is clear that this is a complete issue. I am minded to consider it when I drive out of Beverley in the Cottingham direction through the never- ending roadworks, and wonder what will happen to the land that has been moved. Tree-planting is encouraged, but it may not always be a reliable solution. The carbon stored in trees is at risk from fire, flood, disease and drought. As we have seen in California, the carbon has been lost through extensive forest fires, and its replenishment will take many years. A species-rich grassland can absorb down into the soil 90% of its carbon, creating a much more stable storage facility, locking the carbon away for centuries. Thus it is important to manage and protect grasslands alongside woodlands. I think that the Plantlife slogan ‘Right Tree, Right Place, Right Management’ is sound and worth bearing in mind. IN THE GARDEN Once the weather looks up we can begin to enjoy all that early spring has to offer. Some of the most beautiful and interesting shrubs come into their own bringing colour and form. Forsythia, sometimes called Easter Tree, has vibrant yellow flowers on bare branches before the leaves open. Another common shrub, most spectacular for its masses of orange flowers, is Berberis darwinii, named after Charles Darwin following his discovery of it in South America in 1835 during his voyage of the Beagle. Spiraea makes a wonderful spring display with its cascading branches of delicate white flowers. The many cultivars of Camellia japonica will be flowering in March as trees or shrubs, in borders or in pots. They are hugely rewarding with glossy evergreen leaves, but the beautiful flowers drop to the ground leaving carpets of brown rotting petals which do not do justice to their beautiful blooms. Research is underway to explore the health-enhancing properties of the plant involving the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. I cannot comment on the spring garden without mentioning the magnificent Magnolias. Mine have been swathed in fleece all winter to protect them from frost and I hope this careful attention will be rewarded. It will be a great delight to see the likes of Fritillaria meleagris (Snake’s Head Fritillary), Erythronium (Pagoda Lily), Narcissus and Crocus in flower after such a dismal, damp, grey February when even the Snowdrops have only just managed to give us a little lift from the winter gloom. Bergenia is a good survivor with wonderful foliage and then bursting into flower in early spring. It is a tough, reliable plant which earns its keep, needing little attention and giving interest all the year round. The elephant-ear shaped leaves are good as foliage with flowers in a vase. B.crassifolia with its pinkish white flowers will be happy in many locations such as courtyard gardens, flower-beds, wild life gardens, cottage gardens and it makes a very good ground- cover plant often used as such in parks and urban borders. Tulips will be gracing our gardens in March and April and good accompanying plant is Erysimum Bowles’s mauve – a bushy evergreen perennial wallflower with lovely mauve flowers. If trimmed back lightly after flowering it will reward you with further flushes of blooms for much of the year. Varieties include E.‘Artist Paint Box’, aptly named for its lovely yellow and pink colour together with the mauve, and E.‘Winter Orchid’ which is fragrant and loved by bees. The usual annual jobs come round such as dead-heading seed heads from daffodils and other bulbs, leaving the leaves to allow the plant to continue to feed its bulb for next year. The final pruning of roses will be due and it a good time to plant new ones as well as other climbers and shrubs. After the Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas and Pieris have flowered they will welcome some fertilizer, but remember to apply only the ericaceous variety. Summer-flowering bulbs can be planted now, so look out for Lily bulbs, Freesias, Cannas, Gladioli, Calla lilies, Nerine, and of course Alliums. Borders and containers will be ready for some tender loving care in the way of mulch and some plant food such as general purpose fertilizer, chicken pellets or Blood, Fish and Bone mix. Shrubs of Cornus will need to be cut back now to ensure new brightly coloured stems grow to cheer up the garden next winter. Buddleia will benefit from a hard cutback to promote flowering this year. This applies to B.davidii, but the B.globosa, with the lovely yellow ball-shaped flowers, and B.alternifolia bloom on previous year’s growth - so cutting them back must be left until after the summer. ON THE PLOT Seeds need moisture, air and warmth to grow, but of these it is the warmth that triggers the germination, something that is hard to remember as I write this. Yet warmth will arrive, and a good indication that the soil has warmed up is the appearance of weeds. You will need to prepare the soil for sowing by raking it, having added some general fertilizer earlier in the season. It is best to get on with sowing parsnips and carrots now so that they are sturdy enough to endure any summer drought. Some fleece over the carrots will help to protect them from carrot fly. Onion and shallot sets can be pushed into the loose soil which has had a bit of compost or fertilizer earlier, either in autumn or a few weeks before planting. 10-15cms between each set is recommended. Hardy veg such as spinach, beetroot and turnips can go in now, and also leeks which you can transplant later in the summer. The kale and other brassicas which have over-wintered will welcome a high nitrogen feed now. If you have some protection indoors or a cold frame you can get going with parsley, celeriac, lettuce, celery and dwarf french beans, accelerating things to plant them out in the open after the frosts. Tender-stemmed broccoli is very popular these days and considered to be the king of broccoli because of its superior health benefits. It contains more manganese and calcium than other broccoli and a significantly higher concentration of vitamin A. If sown mid-March under cover and then transplanted it could be ready to pick at the end of June. Purple-sprouting broccoli, on the other hand, will take ten months before you can pick it. If the soil is dry, watering it before you sow seeds is always better than after as this can pack down the surface soil so tightly that the delicate seedlings have difficulty pushing through. There is plenty to get done now, but we need to think ahead and prepare for sowing courgettes, french and runner beans, outdoor cucumbers, sweet corn, squash and pumpkins. I sometimes get so carried away with the early crops that I find I haven’t left room for all of these. Do not forget to arm yourselves with a campaign to deter the slugs. They will be lying in wait for tasty meals! Happy Gardening, Sarah x All About Plants, Gardens & Vegetable Patches Gardening - with Sarah King March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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The Last Word FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Fiona Dwyer - Journalist, PR Consultant, DIY Your Biz PR Course Creator, Wife and Mum to two teenagers! The Month of Fresh Starts Doesn’t it feel like March gives us all a little nudge? The days are getting longer, there’s a freshness in the air that’s full of possibilities….and suddenly, there’s a feeling that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to shake things up. Winter can feel like a bit of a slog, can’t it? But March? With Spring arriving, the first flowers are out and the lambs are in the field. March is a fresh start wrapped in sunshine (well, hopefully!) So, what’s one thing you could start this month? A new habit? A little challenge? Something just for fun? Whatever it is, now’s the time. Let me know what you decide! Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind Spring cleaning isn’t just about giving your home a quick once-over with a duster (more’s the pity!) It’s about making space - and not just physically. Have you ever noticed how a cluttered space can make your brain feel just as messy? That overflowing wardrobe, the “I’ll get to it later” pile on your desk or even the endless tabs open on your phone or laptop. What if you let a little bit of it go? A tiny clear-out here and there can feel amazing. I know I always feel so much lighter, fresher, freer. Go on, try it. You’ll thank yourself later. Lent: A Little Pause, A Fresh Perspective Talking of People always think Lent is just about giving something up - chocolate, coffee, maybe even that cheeky glass of wine! And if that’s what feels right for you, brilliant! But Lent can also be about adding something good - something that makes a real difference, not just to you, but to someone else. What if, instead of just cutting something out, you used this time to, maybe, spend a little extra time with an elderly relative, check in on a neighbour or organise some proper, undistracted time with your children. It could be as simple as doing one quiet good deed every day - no need to announce it, just something between you and the moment. Because sometimes, the smallest changes, whether it’s giving up or giving more, can have the biggest impact. And finally, a Happy St. David’s Day on March 1st to all you lovely Welsh people – and Happy St. Patrick’s Day to my fellow Irishmen and women for March 17th. Have a great March everyone. Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR POSTER HEAVEN Classic Posters & Prints Film Posters • Motoring Posters • Travel Posters • Advertising Posters • Music Posters Visit our stand at: Beverley Vintage & Retro Fair • Sat 5th April 2025 in Beverley Minster Hull Horror Fest • Sat 25th October 2025 at Costello Stadium Hull Email: hello@posterheaven.co.uk March 2025 Get Your Business Noticed
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