Beverley Magazine — September 2024

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Covering Beverley & Surrounding Villages Issue No.125 September 2024 SOJU Celebrates it’s 2nd Anniversary ✷NEW TO BEVERLEY✷ DOWNLOAD OUR APP E: Hello@go-2.co.uk W: www.go-2.co.ukk SOJU by SUMO | Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar in Beverley See our main advert on page 23

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Beverley St Nicholas Road, Beverley HU17 0QT Tel: 01482 870246 HULL TRADE FIREPLACES Hull 388 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DL Tel: 01482 588885 www.hullfireplaces.co.uk Stove package deals Editor’s note Welcome to the July/August edition of the magazine. I hope that you are all keeping well and enjoying your Summer. It is still very tough for everyone with the current cost of living crisis and the state of the world that we live in. I don’t ever remember things been as bad as they are now - so please continue to use the local businesses, shops, tradesmen and services that advertise in the magazine - it really does help our local economy, the local employment situation and ultimately the planet when you do. We have an interesting and varied range of topics in this edition for your enjoyment including a House and Home Features that looks at Keeping Your Home Cool and also Living Rooms. We also have our usual round up of all the New Books to read this month as well as a fascinating feature on Finance with James We have lots of fantastic events to do in our What’s On Guide which will keep you entertained over the coming weeks. We also have some great Travel Destinations for anyone planning a holiday. Elliot Johnson is back with his Motoring Column and takes a look at the best selling cars of 2024. We have invaluable advice for Menopause sufferers too. In Sarah Kings’ monthly Gardening column she takes a broad look at Gardening / Flowers / Vegetables. The Food & Drink section has a delicious Lamb Shank recipe for you to try. We also have our regular Beauty Column with Rebekah who shares her top tips to protect your Scalp/Hair. As usual we finish with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘Food for thought’. Until the next edition please look after yourselves. Jane Editor © Dalton Spire Limited 2024. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. All information contained in this magazine is for information only and is as far as we are aware, correct at the time of going to press. We cannot accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in such information. Readers are advised to contact advertisers directly with regards to the price of products and/or services, referred to in this magazine. Magazine Team Managing Director: Nic Gough. Sales Director & Editor: Jane Gough. Advertising Sales: Kiah Lamb. Distribution Manager: Phil Hiscott. Finance Manager: JP Kinnersley. Designers: Mervyn King, Adam Jacobs. Photography: Clash Pix. Contributors: Fiona Dwyer, Sarah King, Rebekah Robinson, Hugo G Salochin, Frances Lindley, Elliot Johnson, Chris Warkup. How To Contact Us: - T: 01964 552 470 • E: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk 6 20 14 30 3 12 22 18 32 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470

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Health News People in East Riding are being cautioned about the use of fake versions of the drug Ozempic. Ozempic is a drug prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes in order to lower their blood sugar levels, with the active ingredient semaglutide. However a global alert has been issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about fake versions being circulated to people to help lose weight. Laurie Fergusson, Deputy Director of public health in East Riding said: “The drug is sometimes known as the ‘skinny jab’, and people without diabetes have been getting hold of the drug for weight-loss, which has led to a shortage of the medication for people with diabetes. This has also created a market for counterfeit drugs and fake batches have been seized in the UK. “I would urge people to look at a healthy, balanced lifestyle rather than to take products where the contents are unknown.” WHO has warned that: “Some fake injections may not contain semaglutide at all or others may contain other medications, such as insulin, leading to unpredictable effects. These falsified products could have harmful effects to people’s health.” Residents in the East Riding can access health and wellbeing support through the Healthier Futures programme, run by Xyla Health and Wellbeing. Healthier Futures: www.healthier- futures.co.uk or call 0330 236 9102. People can also ask for a referral via their local GP. Anyone who is concerned about diabetes management should talk to their GP or health professional. World Health Organisation warning about fake Ozempic ‘skinny jab’ July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed It’s not all bad You might feel more creative, more balanced, more liberated. Without monthly periods and PMS, women often feel more capable, empowered – and do find joy in life. ‘End of monthly cycles’ That’s the definition of the word ‘menopause’, and it means you’re only considered to have reached it when you’ve had no periods for a year. Before this – during perimenopause – your periods may become more erratic, longer, shorter or lighter. Studies show the median length from perimenopause to finish is 7.5 years – roughly three before your last period and 4.5 after. Not everyone suffers from hot flushes A lucky 25% of women never get them, but if you’re in the unlucky 75%, avoid what makes them worse, like alcohol, spicy foods and smoking. Wear cotton sleepwear and have a fan by your bed. Regular exercise helps, too. You can still get pregnant Don’t throw away the contraceptives just yet! You need to wait until a year after your last period – or two years if you’re under 50. Herbals can help ‘Research has shown that black cohosh and St John’s wort are effective in relieving symptoms, particularly when taken together,’ says Dr Dick Middleton, former chair of the British Herbal Medicine Association. ‘Anti-stress herbs valerian and Avena sativa are great for adrenal support, and sage helps with hot flushes,’ says nutritional therapist Alison Cullen. It’s normal to be a bit leaky (when you laugh or sneeze). Falling oestrogen levels can make your pelvic floor muscles weaken – but don’t ever suffer in silence. Do pelvic-floor exercises religiously, and, if the problems persist, see your doctor or continence specialist. You’re not alone! Memory loss isn’t permanent Regularly forget your keys or wonder why you walked into a room? This is completely normal. Scientists believe the drop in oestrogen can make us feel a 10 things you might not know about the MENOPAUSE Whether you have endless symptoms or sail through, we’re here to inject a little clarity into the chaos bit foggy, particularly during the perimenopause. Good news is it usually only lasts a year. Moving around can relieve moods The menopause often coincides with other life stresses, such as work pressures, ageing parents and children leaving home, all of which can affect your mood. Regular exercise, yoga, meditation or simply making time for yourself can all lift your mood. Switch red wine for white While all types of alcohol can cause the release of the hormone epinephrine, triggering a hot flush, red wine is especially potent. White wine is more likely to leave you flush-free – but, as all alcohol raises your risk of breast cancer, do drink moderately. Your purse will thank you The end of periods means no more tampons or towels – and, after probably 40 years of buying them, that’s quite a relief. Try this... Put soya on the menu The evidence: It has long been speculated that soya quells flushes, but results have been mixed. However, a recent US analysis of 17 studies concluded that the equivalent of a couple of daily portions of soya-based foods and drinks lower frequency and severity of hot flushes by up to 26%. How? Plant chemicals in soya, called isoflavones, are thought to mimic the effect of oestrogen. Try it: You need 54mg of soya isoflavones daily for six weeks to a year. A serving of tofu (55g/2oz) or soya milk (600ml/1pt) contains 35-40mg of isoflavones. Note: Try it for six weeks*. If there’s no improvement, it could be that you don’t produce equol, a substance produced by gut bacteria from soya foods. Non-equol producers don’t benefit from soya. *Try all remedies for at least six weeks, noting their efficacy.

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A new and trending Hull based clothing brand, HOUSEOFTUYI is starting to cause a stare in the fashion limelight in Hull. The clothing brand, which is said to be stylish and one which represents several cultural infusions by being inclusive and diverse in its style, is something to look out for in its upward trajectory in terms of what it has to offer in the fashion industry. The recent Summer Fashion Pop Up Sale by the brand in July, which was used as a means to officially announce the brand in Hull, UK was nothing short of a massive success as it was a talk of town in Hull central. With several people shopping their latest collection of summer infused cultural fits, matching urban and culture in which customers loved and appreciated by the clothing brand selling out on the occasion, it is no doubt the clothing brand has a knack of speciality in what they do. When asked about this achievement by the brand, the clothing brand owner Mr. Seguntuyi Mapeganoluwa Onakoya had this to say: ‘This is a great milestone the clothing brand has achieved, it's all I have ever dreamed off. I have always wanted various cultures and background to see a clothing brand that they can relate to and always shop, and this is just the starting point for us and a great motivation!’ We also spoke to a few people that experienced the pop-up sale by HOUSEOFTUYI and this is what they had to say: Abiola Bankole : This is an absolute brilliant brand, I am so happy that I could see some outfits from my culture, it's hard to actually see modern infusions from Nigeria these days but I got a lovely shirt that is stylish and has my cultural element in it, however I wish it was a little bit cheaper but I understand cultural attires might be on the high side. Henri Harrison Pearson: I am proud of the brand achievement, they are doing so well, I love my t-shirt. I am not even African but this cultural infusion is so lovely! Chelle Williams: This brand just made my summer holiday come alive, I absolutely love all the dresses I got. Nice to know they cater for women's clothing as well, something different in Hull. The brand has an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, a keen eye for contemporary aesthetics, and the ability to transform the fashion landscape. The brand offers more of a bespoke service, tailored fittings of its suit range, 2-piece and several well crafted designs to suit the customer's preference. There is more to come from this brand, and we look forward to more events and collections from them in the future. www.houseoftuyi.com 5 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Here To Help

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House & Home These solutions will improve airflow and keep temperatures comfortable indoors in hot weather. Typically, we spend all winter trying to keep are homes as warm and well insulated as possible. But when summer comes around and a heatwave strikes, our cosy homes can suddenly become unbearably hot, leaving us desperate to find ways to keep a house cool as quickly as possible. One of the key pressure points in our homes on a hot day is glazing. Sunlight carries invisible infrared rays that heat objects they touch. Glass lets this heat in, but struggles to release it back out. So, your room acts like a greenhouse, trapping heat and making you miserable. That’s why beating the summer heat is all about controlling sunlight than triple glazing if you’re worried about soaring temperatures. Triple glazing has significant benefits – notably, high energy efficiency ratings and outside sound reduction. However, it’s incredibly effective at keeping heat in, which isn’t always the best in the summer months. With that in mind it’s best to mix and match your windows, opting for double-glazed windows in naturally warmer south-facing and west-facing rooms, and using triple glazing in the more shaded north or east-facing rooms. entering your home. For this reason, many of our solutions will address windows and doors – but that’s not to say there aren’t other culprits. Poor insulation and ventilation can also be major causes of overheating. And there are even natural ways you can lower the temperature – for example, did you know houseplants can help cool you down? We’ll touch on all this and more as we run through the best ways to keep a house cool in summer 1. Invest in new glazing A home filled with natural light is a good thing for many reasons – it can lift our mood, energy levels and productivity, not to mention save on the cost of powering light bulbs. But large expanses of glass can also create a sweltering greenhouse effect in summer. Picking the right glazing can therefore be the difference between thriving in the sun’s rays and wilting in them. If your main concern is keeping your home cool during the summer, double glazing is the perfect solution for this. Double glazed windows come with two panes of glass and one insulating layer of gas. This gas prevents warm air from escaping while the double glazing prevents heat from transferring from one side to the other. This means that in hot weather, it limits the amount of heat from the outdoors coming in and in winter it prevents heat from escaping out of the property. And interestingly, double glazing may actually be a better option Feeling the heat? Ways to keep your house cool during the Summer T: 01751 476989 www.peakpowersystems.co.uk Contact us today for a free site survey & advice on which solution will be best for you. We have systems to suit all homes & businesses. Giving you lower energy costs & smaller fuel bills. Now is the time to go solar SUPPLYING SOLAR POWER TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN NORTH YORKSHIRE SINCE 2011 Solar PV & Battery Storage Systems Air & Ground Source Heat Pumps Biomass Boilers EV charging points Continued on Page 8 July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed

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To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 7 House & Home Here’s a great way to make more storage space... Install a loft ladder and make more use of your loft! Our customers choose us to fit their loft ladders, because we offer: l A FREE home visit l A FREE written quotation l Fully guaranteed l A large selection of ladders Loft ladder, light & Switch plus 50 sq ft of flooring from as little as £277+ VAT which includes FREE fitting in less than a day. Call now! Freephone 0800 612 8359 www.yorkshireloftladders.co.uk BEDROOM TRANSFORMATIONS By GRAHAM & GRAHAM Sliding Door Wardrobes • Bespoke Designs Custom Made Just for You • From £499.00 inc. vat and fitting! Traditional hinged door wardrobes are available so too is matching bespoke free standing furniture etc. Odd shaped rooms can be accommodated and also dressing rooms can be fitted out. Call for more details. 07792 723590 www.grahamandgraham.co.uk English Street Industrial Estate Email: grahamandgrahamhullltd@gmail.com Bedrooms, Media Walls, Glass Staircases, Kitchens, Bathrooms & Orangeries

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House & Home BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED DRAINS REPAIRED OR REPLACED GUTTERS CLEANED OR REPLACED SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED PLUMBING WORK UNDERTAKEN CCTV SURVEYS CARRIED OUT CALL O7749 003738 draincare24hr.com To guide you on how much of the sun’s heat will pass directly through the glass, absorb, and radiate into your room, windows have what’s called a G-Value, otherwise known as the Solar Factor. The value is a number between 0 and 1, where 1 means your window lets in all the sun’s heat and 0 means it blocks it out. Some windows and glass block the sun’s heat by design. The idea is that allowing some, not all, of the sun’s heat into your room means it is warmer in the winter but doesn’t get too warm in summer. Top tip: also try low-e glass Another standard to look out for is low-e glass, which features a microscopic coating that reflects heat rather than absorbing it. This both serves to keep your home warm in winter by bouncing heat back into the room, but also keeps your house cooler in summer by reflecting solar thermal energy from outside. Just note that low-e glass can make a room feel duller, as it can diminish the brightness of natural light, so always ask to see samples before you invest. 2. Fit exterior blinds If you’ve ever slept in an attic bedroom on a warm evening, you’ll know their potential to turn into an oven. The same goes for kitchen extensions with roof lights – too much sun can quickly leave you hot and bothered. And while internal blinds can provide some relief, exterior blinds are a far more effective way to keep a house cool, as they stop the sun’s rays before they’ve entered your home. The ultimate option is an external anti-heat blackout shutter made from plastic louvres, which block any heat from outside before it can even reach the window glass. They will also completely blackout when rolled all the way down and protect against noise from hail or rain, so they’re ideal for a loft bedroom. 3. Choose hi-tech internal blinds Last summer we experienced 40°C temperatures, which meant that for many people, areas of the home with large amounts of glass became out of bounds and too uncomfortable to spend time in. We would suggest pleated blinds to remedy the issue – you can get blinds that are made from specialist fabrics that reflect the sun’s rays right back out of the window. They can be made to fit almost any shape or size of glazing, so your gorgeous glass roof won’t miss out. We also suggest keeping your windows and blinds closed during the day and open them after sunset as the air cools. Most blinds can be motorised so they’re easier to open and shut, and you can even set them to automatically close in the middle of the day when it’s hottest, so you won’t come back to a stifling house. 4. Attach an awning Bi-fold or sliding doors are a great way to connect your interior space to the garden, but they offer another opportunity for heat to build up in your home. Choosing low-e glass is one way to combat the issue, but if you don’t want to compromise the light levels in your home on cooler days, an awning could be more practical. This pergola style awning will provide much-needed shade both inside and outside through the summer, and it can block any glare from a low-lying sun in spring and autumn. It can also be retracted as needed. 5. Invest in some houseplants It’s tempting to turn on a fan or open a window when a house is feeling stuffy. But if you’re looking for a natural way to keep a house cool, did you know that houseplants might be the answer? They cool the air through a process known as transpiration – when the atmosphere heats up, many plants release excess water into the Continued on Page 10 July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed

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House & Home air from their leaves, which then evaporates. This doesn’t just cool them down, it also cools the air around them – and, in turn, us. According to experts particularly effective ‘perspiring’ plants include the Ficus benjamina, which is also known as a weeping fig. “Opt for a tall trunk with a bushy top that could serve as a little forest canopy for other plants below or around it,” they recommend. You could also try the Ficus elastica, or rubber plant. This houseplant is very effective in replenishing the moisture in the air. The more foliage a plant has, and the bigger the leaves are, the more moisture it will release back into the air. Since they’re often varieties that thrive in humid environments, they will take in water through their roots, and then release moisture through the pores located on the underside of their leaves or fronds. 6. Go Mediterranean with shutters Take a page out of the playbook of hot-weather regions and consider shutters for a cooler, more comfortable home. Solid wood shutters, a staple in many Mediterranean homes for centuries, act like a physical barrier, blocking sunlight from entering your house in the first place. This prevents the heat from radiating into your interior spaces. The natural insulating properties of wood further enhance this effect, keeping the cool air inside and the hot air outside. If you can’t stretch to wood, vinyl is more affordable and still worth consideration. They offer excellent insulation thanks to the material’s inherent properties. Plus, you can adjust louvres to control airflow. 7. Create a water feature just outside Architects often uses this trick when designing homes, though it’s something that could easily be done as a garden renovation project, particularly if you have a living area that opens up onto the garden. The idea is that air comes in over the water, bringing moisture content and coolness with it, therefore creating natural ventilation and air conditioning. You should combine this with the use of natural materials such as stone flooring, which has a high rate of heat conductivity. This means it will immediately transfer heat away from hot bare feet, making you feel cooler. 8. Fit an Air Conditioning unit Air Conditioning is a staple in warmer climes, but the UK’s temperate weather means it’s traditionally not considered essential in most homes. But as global temperatures rise, that may be about to change – a trend reflected in the growing number of air con options available. According to Checkatrade a 12,000 BTU wall-mounted unit, capable of cooling an average-sized room, costs anywhere between £618 and £890, plus £904 to £1,302 for installation. A more discrete ducted fan can cost in excess of £1,000 for the unit. If you’re toying with the idea of an AC unit but aren’t sure which rooms need it, try a portable option before you go for the full installation. Digital Connections Beverley TV Aerial & Satellite Installations CCTV & TV Wall Mounting Tel: 01482 863429 Mob: 07769900338 www.digitalconnectionsbeverley.co.uk FREE QUOTES July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed

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light source – a ceiling pendant light, for example – that will light the room at darker times of day when the household are milling about. Wall lights and table lamps will give a softer glow when it’s time to relax. An adjustable reading lamp next to a comfy chair will allow readers to focus on their book without dazzling the rest of the room. A formal, parlour-style living room demands decorative lighting to impress, whether it’s a statement standard lamp or a designer chandelier. You might also consider adding accent lighting, such as a picture light to draw attention to a favourite work of art. It’s a good idea to have at least two electrical circuits for your living room lighting – one for the main light, and one for softer lighting – as well as dimmer switches so you can control the level of light to suit the time of day, task and mood. House & Home What should I put in my living room? A large family will need a sizeable sofa and a couple of armchairs at least to make sure everyone has somewhere comfortable to sit. If space is tight, beanbags and poufs are a smart way to sneak in extra seating, and can be stowed away easily at times when there are fewer people in the house. If you like to entertain in your living room, it’s a good idea to have a few lightweight side chairs that can be moved into more sociable arrangements when people come to visit. Small side tables or nesting tables are another handy addition, giving guests a place to perch their drinks. How do you set up living room furniture? This depends on the size of your living room and what the room is most commonly used for. Small living rooms may require you to place furniture against the walls to ensure there’s enough space for people to move about without How to plan and decorate your living room A good starting point is to think about how many people you need to fit in your living room on a regular basis. This will help you to choose the right living room furniture. sidling around chairs or banging their shins on the coffee table. Ideally you need at least 50cm between each piece of furniture to allow for optimum traffic flow. If you have a bit more space to play with, bring the furniture away from the walls to create a cosy sitting area. This works especially well in open-plan living spaces, helping to zone the relaxation area from the thoroughfares or dining, cooking and study areas. If the back of your sofa isn’t much to look at, hide it behind a low console table topped with decorative objects. A good rug can also help to zone a living space, making it feel more intimate. Place the front legs of sofas and chairs on the rug, leaving the back legs off, to give mismatched furniture a more unified feel. If your living room is your main TV room, it goes without saying that seating needs to be positioned to give a good view of the television, and that it isn’t so far away that viewers need to squint. Living rooms without a TV give you the freedom to choose a more aesthetically pleasing focal point, whether it’s a period fireplace, an ornate mirror or a statement coffee table. If you do have a TV but don’t want it on show when you’re not watching it, you can always hide it away behind the doors of an attractive TV cabinet. Living room storage ideas Good living room storage is almost as important as a good living room layout. Clutter can build up quickly in a space that’s used by the whole household every day, so it’s important that everything has its right place. A coffee table with drawers or a hidden shelf is perfect for keeping remote controls within reach but out of sight. Footstools that open up to reveal a secret storage compartment are another neat tidying trick, especially in small living rooms. Open shelving is great for books and ornaments, but it’s useful to have some kind of drawer or cupboard storage in your living room as well, where you can tuck away things like laptops and other items that you don’t want on display. Remember to leave plenty of room for any furniture with doors or drawers to open properly. What’s the best way to light a living room? Living rooms are multifunctional spaces, so they need lighting for all the different tasks they need to perform. First, you’ll need a general July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed

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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Rebekah’s Beauty Box Healthy Scalp Tips Scalp health is a hot topic these days – and rightly so, since the length and look of your hair depend on it. Here I share what you should be doing to give your scalp the care and attention it deserves… Wash Your Hair At Least Every Other Day The scalp is an extension of the skin on your forehead, so it should be cared for with the same attention you devote to your face. After all, your hair and scalp experience the same things your face does. They both get dirty by the end of the day and are exposed to the same environmental pollution. It’s a myth that your scalp and hair clean themselves in time – the scalp can actually suffer from a build-up of yeasts and bacteria, as both these things thrive in an oily environment. It’s why you should shampoo your hair and scalp frequently – at least every other day – to boost the overall cleanliness in this area. Remember, a healthy scalp is vital to hair growth, and a healthy scalp is a clean one. If you have fine hair, suffer from dandruff or have a naturally oily scalp, I recommend opting for a daily shampoo. Use A Dedicated Shampoo The explosion of shampoo bars has seen many opt to use a normal soap on the scalp – this is not advisable. The skin on your scalp needs far more attention than this and some soaps can be quite abrasive. I recommend looking to dedicated scalp formulas and ones that are sulphate and synthetic free for the gentlest cleanse. Do A DIY Scalp Massage Even though we wash our hair regularly and go for haircuts, it’s so easy to ignore what our scalps needs. You should think of yours like a flowerbed – it needs hydration for it to be a healthy environment to grow glossy, happy hair. Trust me, if you look after it, you’ll notice a difference in the overall appearance of your hair. It’s not just products that can help – give yourself scalp massages to boost circulation and improve your nutrition to promote healthy skin in this area. Give Derma Rollers A Go Scalp massage can help to improve scalp health and increase blood flow, but it will not, on its own, prevent hair thinning or loss. You can use a low- level laser to boost blood flow to the scalp too. Microneedling and derma rollers can also help to increase blood flow, but should always be done after taking advice from a professional. It shouldn’t be done daily either because stimulation can increase oil secretion. Most of us have blood capillaries in our scalp so that blood flows freely naturally. For some women, as you age, you’re more likely to have increased flow in the head and scalp because of hot flushes. Look To Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar contains AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) which has natural antibacterial, exfoliating and anti-dandruff properties. Therefore, it’s a great ingredient to clean up your scalp. Moreover, apple cider vinegar is an anti-inflammatory, so it can be used to calm a sensitive scalp, while also being gentle enough not to strip your hair of its natural nutrients. Either use it in a product that lists it as an ingredient, or if you’re using it neat, dilute it with water first. Leave it on for a few minutes to fully absorb and break down all the dirt. Apply SPF To Exposed Areas Another thing to note is the effect of the sun. Your scalp can burn, just like the skin on your face, leading to discomfort, flaking and peeling, but it can also result in serious changes on a cellular level, such as skin cancer. UV rays also have a similar effect on your hair as bleach. They oxidise and degrade its protein structure, and damage the disulphide bonds holding it together. As a result, this reduces your hair’s elasticity and thus lessens its ability to hold a style. It also increases the porosity (i.e. how readily it absorbs water) causing your strands to become dry, brittle and less manageable. Your hair will likely drop and go frizzy faster than it would normally. Always use a sunblock on exposed areas of your scalp. Pay Attention To Your Wellbeing Hair follicles are supplied with blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the rest of our hair. One way you can proactively take care of them is with diet and vitamins. Do this by eating foods that are rich in vitamin A, B (biotin), C, D, E, iron, protein and zinc. All of these vital foods will help to support a healthy scalp, oil production and also better growth. Exfoliate Once A Week It’s important to understand that, like the skin on your face, your scalp will benefit from a bit of gentle exfoliation. An exfoliating mask will remove dead skin cells and flakes, and it can improve the overall health of your scalp. For a flaky or itchy scalp, my suggestion is to use a targeted anti-microbial scalp mask twice a week. Choose a Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Mask that is formulated with anti-fungal piroctone olamine, exfoliating salicylic and lactic acid if you can. It helps to rebalance your scalp microflora. If your scalp is sore and/or dry, a soothing, hydrating scalp mask containing calming aloe vera and olive oil can be really helpful. Forget Hair Oiling The hair and scalp have completely different needs. If you put oil on your scalp and leave it on, it will negatively impact it in the long term. Oil won’t allow your skin to do the normal things it does, so it can create irritation. Also, fatty acids in the oil can cause a proliferation of yeasts, which cause irritation and itching. Oil is fine to leave on hair but not the scalp. I would always use it as a pre-wash so put it on and then wash it off. I wouldn’t advise leaving oil on overnight; it might lead to nice hair, but your scalp could get itchy. Invest In Shower Filters Shower filter attachments can be very beneficial to the scalp – especially if you live in a hard water area. Minerals found in hard water can build up on the hair, causing dullness and tangles, but they can also affect the health and pH levels of your scalp. There are quite a few available now, and they’re very easy to attach to your shower head. Avoid Sleeping With Wet Hair We know that if hair is wet, it’s more fragile, but keeping the hair wet can have negative connotations for the scalp too. if you went to bed with wet hair, you would typically find patches of irritation in the morning. This is because when hair is damp, for example when you sweat, those areas get itchy. Natural yeast on the skin enjoys dark, damp conditions. So, if the scalp is damp or wet for long periods, it can encourage irritation on the scalp. For optimum scalp health, I advise never going to bed with wet hair – always take the time to dry it first, even if you tie it up. Don’t Delay Treatments If you suffer with dandruff, seek out help as soon as possible. Flaking of the scalp – especially when left – can increase daily hair fall. It’s the same if you suspect you have a hair loss condition – always speak to an expert so that you can begin using the appropriate topical scalp treatments. . Finally, Keep An Eye On Hormones Hormones impact our health, our hair and scalp. They can play a positive or negative role, so it’s all about balance and ensuring you keep them in check. To do this, I recommend getting your scalp checked regularly by a trichologist. They perform scalp checks using cameras to delve into the scalp and create images that you would never be able to see yourself. These treatments help to scope out inflammation, follicular health and also fungus – they are well worth booking if you have any concerns. 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Literature picket dream, making her question the foundations of her new life in the States and turn her thoughts back to Ireland. Did she make a mistake? And can we ever really go home again? Bellies By Nicola Dinan Hong Kong-born, London-based transgender author Nicola Dinan is a connoisseur of the liminal. Her debut novel, Bellies, is a sparkling tale of an evolving queer relationship. When Tom and Ming meet on a night out, they hook up and fall hard. Soon, they are planning to build a life together. Narrated from both perspectives, Bellies documents their metamorphosis as a couple and individuals, exploring how much you have to sacrifice to become who you want to be. It is a tender tale, dealing with the complexities of transitioning while in a relationship and, indeed, of growing up, with compassion and insight.. A Perfect Day To Be Alone By Nanae Aoyama If you’re a fan of Japanese literature, A Perfect Day To Be Alone is one to reach for. A love letter to Tokyo, it follows the relationship between a young woman, Chizu, who moves in with 71-year- old Ginko, a kooky distant relative. The two rub along precariously, amid youthful antagonism, unfulfilling part- time jobs and other unsatisfying relationships. Spanning spring to spring, this tale is a moving analysis of loneliness and the human condition, full of wry humour and detail. Butter By Asako Yuzuki This Japanese novel has become a cult phenomenon. Compelling, freaky and unsettling, it tells The Coast Road By Alan Murrin Alan Murrin is one of the sharpest new minds on the literary scene. His debut novel, released earlier this month, is set in 1990s County Donegal, Ireland. It tells the story of Colette, who returns to her small community after leaving her happy family life for a married man in Dublin. Facing the scrutiny of her town, Colette returns and tries to reclaim her life, but the man she left is refusing to let her see her children. With the legalisation of divorce right around the corner, our protagonist finds herself stuck between her old life and the freedom she risked everything for. She strikes up a friendship with a housewife and mother of two, and the women embark on a journey of self-discovery and tragedy. Bad Summer People By Emma Rosenblum Emma Rosenblum’s debut novel stormed onto the scene last year, and was seen on sun loungers everywhere. Rightfully so, as this smart tale scratches the veneer of an exclusive summer haven and its elite holidaymakers to reveal the lies, cheating and murderous intent lying just under the surface. Outsiders aren’t welcome in this paradise – well, except a handsome tennis coach – so when a body is discovered under the boardwalk, the community can only look inwards for the perpetrator. Long Island By Colm Tóibín Long Island is the sequel to Colm Tóibín’s Brooklyn. Set in the 1950s, and spanning both sides of the Atlantic, Brooklyn told the story of Eilis Fiorello, an Irish immigrant who leaves her family behind in search of a better life. She falls in love with an Italian who promises her the world, but her world is shaken with news from home. Long Island follows on from this, with Eilis now 20 years into her marriage, with two children. A man with an Irish accent shows up to disrupt her white- the story of a famed female chef convicted as a serial killer of lonely white-collar businessmen. She is said to have lured them to their deaths with her extraordinary cooking, despite being unconventionally attractive. A tenacious journalist wishes to learn her secrets to a good beef stew, so the two begin a correspondence. Butter offers searing insight into misogyny, obsession and human connection, addressing societal fatphobia by tackling the question, ‘Can a femme fatale really be fat?’ You’ll devour this one whole. Funny Story By Emily Henry Funny Story has all the components of your favourite rom-com movie: awkward and unfortunate circumstances, a small hometown setting, and an unlikely pair with love prevailing. When Daphne’s fiancé realises he’s in love with his childhood best friend and dumps her, she has no option but to move in with a roommate to save some money. Of course, the roommate is the chalk to her organised cheese, and he’s also her ex-fiancé’s new partner’s ex. The two wronged exes hatch a plan to put their exes through hell – and hilarity and romance ensue. You Are Here By David Nicholls We’ve all watched the recent Netflix adaptation of One Day. Now David Nicholls is back to satisfy your need for a summer romance. You Are Here follows two lost souls who meet on a countryside walk, finding each other disorientated in more ways than one. Marnie is stuck in a life that is passing her by while Michael is coming undone after his wife leaves him. Yet, together, they find exactly what they’ve been looking for. Heartfelt and hopeful, this is a story about the journey of life and the things you find along the way. Wild Love By Elsie Silver Hot young billionaire Ford Grant is the world’s most eligible bachelor when he finds himself face-to-face with a young girl claiming he’s her biological father. Suddenly, between parenting a sullen 12-year-old and desperately trying to keep his hands off his best friend’s sister Rosie, Ford is stretched thin. And when the verbal sparring becomes flirty, something has to break. A classic tale of star- crossed love and irresistible lust, this book feels like a daydream. All Fours By Miranda July Sentimental and quirky, Miranda July’s The First Bad Man was an instant New York Times bestseller. Featuring the same witty prose and wry observations about womanhood and sexuality, her new one is likely to be the same. All Fours begins with our 45-year-old protagonist – a semi- famous artist – on the precipice of great change. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she finds herself exiting the freeway, booking into a motel, and undergoing a temporary metamorphosis. Thrilling and relatable, this is one of those novels that makes you feel alive. My Favourite Mistake By Marian Keyes When it comes to beach reads, Marian Keyes is a failsafe. Her latest centres around Anna Walsh, a high- flying beauty PR who loses her taste for the Big Apple. One midlife crisis and major life U-turn later, she finds herself in a sleepy coastal town in Ireland. Her old friends, who are trying to set up a luxury coastal retreat, find themselves in trouble with the locals who oppose the idea. Soon enough, Anna is in hot water of her own when her old flame, Joey Armstrong, resurfaces.. The Best Holiday Reads July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed

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17 Here To Help To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Lavender Fields Care Village, Feoffee Common Lane, Barmby Moor, York, YO42 4AF | Telephone: (01759) 380534 Our brand new, state of the art, 72-bed care home is now open, featuring our High Street Hub, boasting a pub, bistro, village store, hairdressers, nail salon and gym. Light and airy day spaces, with beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms. Come and join our wonderful village community, be it in our care home, or in one of our fabulous bungalows! Call Leanne, our Care Manager, to find out more. We are not just a care home! Step into our very own mini High Street!

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YOUR POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER JONATHAN EVISON I am delighted to have been re-elected as your Police and Crime Commissioner. Over the past 3 years, we have been working hard to increase feelings of safety and improve public confidence in policing, but the work can not stop there. My priorities going into the next 4 years will be to ensure there is more visible policing and more initiatives to tackle drugs and anti-social behaviour. We are continuing to develop fair policing to help tackle rural, coastal and urban crime. We will be introducing more new technology to help make our roads safer and reduce causalities. We will continue to maintain strong support for victims of crime and increase the work to end violence against women and girls. My office has received £65,000 from the Department for Transport (DfT) for a pioneering road safety project called Operation Journey. We have purchased 350 dash cams for use by regular road network users who are willing to help us make the roads safer through uploading and identifying bad driver behaviour. Anyone with a dash cam can upload footage by visiting Humberside Police’s website and clicking on Dash Cam Reporting. If you would like to have the opportunity to apply for a dash cam, please sign up to My Community Alert where we will be announcing future rounds. ROAD SAFETY www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk HumbersidePCC HumbersidePCC opcchumberside Commissioned by the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership (Humber VPP), Youth Connect is a website for 11-to-18- year-olds who are looking to explore new interests, develop skills and contribute to their community. The platform is part of a strengths-based campaign to encourage young people to take part in positive activities as an alternative to being drawn into crime or violence. The comprehensive directory of activities – including sports clubs, art classes and silent discos – covers Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. Youth Connect also lists relevant support services so young people have access to any help they may need. To see what activities are happening in your area, visit www.youth-connect.co.uk YOUTH CONNECT

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19 Following the recent success of our Community Safety Fund (CSF), we are pleased to announce an additional £350,000 of funding to enable the launch of Round 5. This takes the overall investment committed to the Community Safety Fund to £1.85m. Round 5 of the fund is focused on the purchase and installation of equipment and assets that will support the reduction of crime and improvement in community safety, for projects to complete by 31 March 2025. The CSF can provide funding of between £500 and £35,000 towards projects that meet the scheme criteria and are led by voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprises or town and parish councils. The focus for this round will include projects and activities as below: • Purchase of equipment / assets which facilitate activities that will: - divert people from crime or antisocial behaviour taking place in the local area – support people who may be particularly at risk of becoming victims of crime, or have previously been victims of crime • Measures / minor work to improve the security of community buildings or assets e.g. security measures, fencing, CCTV, alarm systems etc. • Measures to improve the safety of outdoor public spaces e.g. CCTV installation, fencing etc For more information and how to apply visit www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk/ Community/Community-Safety-Fund In conjunction with Victim Support, our office has launched a new service to support people who have been affected by crime. Affected By Crime (ABC) is a new service dedicated to helping people in the Humber region. Support is available to all victims of crime and their families regardless of whether they have reported the crime to the police. The service seeks to support people to cope and recover after crime. The ABC service can: • Help you to navigate the criminal justice system and talk to other criminal justice agencies • Support you to cope with what you have experienced • Talk to you about your safety • Provide you with access to useful websites and online tools • Answer your questions, or signpost you to someone who can The service can be accessed by telephone (0800 368 7586) or live chat, which can be found on the service’s website www.affectedbycrime.com DO YOU HAVE A COMMUNITY PROJECT? REPORTED A HATE CRIME? NEW SERVICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME Have you or someone you know been a victim of a hate crime? We are conducting a survey to better understand the experience of a victim when reporting a hate crime to Humberside Police. The findings will feed into our Hate Crime Scrutiny Panel, where we hold Humberside Police to account. Take the survey by scanning the QR code. My Community Alert is a free messaging system - sign up now www.mycommunityalert.co.uk

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Food & Drink July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed Bengal B R A S S E R I E T A K E AWAY M E N U Telephone: 01430 876767 BengalBrasserieRestaurant Open: Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat: 5pm to 10pm • Sun: 5pm to 9pm Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays 5pm-10pm The Bengal Brasserie • 4 High Street, Market Weighton YO43 3AH Booking Now for Christmas The Finest Bengali Cuisine LAMB SHANK AND APRICOT TAGINE WITH POMEGRANATE PEARL COUSCOUS COUSCOUS MAKES THE IDEAL FLUFFY ACCENT TO RICH, FLAVOUR-FILLED LAMB THAT’S SO JUICY AND TENDER THE MEAT SIMPLY FALLS OFF THE BONE Preparation time 35 mins Cooking time 3 hours 25 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 lamb shanks, French trimmed 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 40g pkt French onion soup mix 3 tsp Moroccan seasoning blend 2 cloves garlic, crushed Pinch of saffron threads 4 strips orange rind 2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock 1 cup water 3/4 cup apricot jam 1/3 cup dried apricots POMEGRANATE PEARL COUSCOUS 2 cups pearl couscous 2 cups boiling water 200g feta, crumbled 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 2/3 cup chopped coriander, plus extra sprigs, to serve 2 green onions, chopped Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Arils from 1 pomegranate Method STEP 1 Heat half of the olive oil in a large, heavy-based flameproof casserole dish on medium-high heat. Cook lamb, in batches if needed, for 6-8 minutes, or until shanks are browned all over. Transfer to a plate. STEP 2 Heat remaining oil in dish on medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes, or until starting to soften. Add soup mix, Moroccan seasoning blend, garlic, saffron and orange rind. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add stock and water. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. STEP 3 Return lamb to dish and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour 30 minutes, turning lamb halfway through cooking. Remove lid and cook for a further 30 minutes. STEP 4 Stir jam into sauce. Add apricots. Cook for a further 1 hour, uncovered, turning lamb halfway through, or until sauce

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Food & Drink 21 A traditional pub set in beautiful Walkington New Beer Garden Menu Curry Night (Last Thursday of the month) Curry & Rice £10 (Choice of beef, chicken or vegetable) Extra sides available We serve food at the following times: Tuesday to Friday: 12 noon - 3pm and 5pm - 8pm Saturday: 12 noon - 8.30pm Sunday: 12 noon - 6.00pm Our popular 3 course lunch menu is available Tuesday to Friday 12 noon - 3pm Saturday 12 noon - 5pm wwwdogandduckwalkington.co.uk 1 East End, Walkington HU17 8SX Christmas Menu available from Tuesday 3rd December (Available Tuesday - Saturday) Pre-ordering essential for bookings over 8 people CHRISTMAS LUNCH TIME MENU One course: £13.95 2 Courses: £17.95 3 Courses: £21.95 £5 per head deposit required at the time of booking CHRISTMAS FAYRE EVENING MENU 2 Courses: £24.95 3 courses: £29.95 £10 per head deposit required at the time of booking NEW Turkish Traditional Food Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) - £4.50 A thin Levantine flatbread topped with minced lamb, onions, peppers, tomatoes and parsley. Kusbasili Pide - £7.95 Diced lamb marinated in pepper paste, with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cheese & seasoning. Tavuklu Pide - £7.95 Diced chicken marinated in pepper paste, with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cheese & seasoning. Kiymali Pide - £7.95 Minced Lamb, tomatoes, onions, parsley and seasoning. Sucuklu Pide - £7.95 Spicy turkish sausage & cheese. Sigara Boregi - £4.95 Crispy fried pastry rolls filled with feta and spinach. Served with sweet chilli. Baklava - £4.00 Very fine sheets of filo pastry, filled with cream and pistachios. Special Offers Pizza Meal Deal - £18.00 Any 2 x Pizzas, 2 x Fries, 2 x Cans of Drink IFood Box - £20.00 Any Pizza, Chicken Doner, Lamb Doner, Salad, Fries, Onion Rings, Chilli & Garlic Sauce. Farmboy Box - £18.00 Any Pizza, any 1/2lb Burger, Fries, any x 2 Cans of Drink. Chicken Box - £12.00 2 Chicken Strips, 5 Popcorn Chicken, 5 Chicken Nuggets, 5 Onion Rings, Fries. Chef Box - £20.00 Any 12” pizza, any kebab (excl Hasan’s Special Kebab), and Fries. Chilli & Garlic Sauces 01482 881807 4 Windmill Walk, Beverley HU17 8EB Choose your favourites and order online. Delivered straight to your door. Charcoal Grill • A Wide Selection of: Stone-Baked Pizzas (Thin Base) • Kebabs • Burgers + More Open 7 Days A Week • Sun to Thurs: 4pm to 11pm • Fri & Sat: 4pm to Midnight SAVE 10% Get Hasan’s Place Beverley App for quick and easy ordering. www.hasansplacebeverley.com HOME DELIVERY Minimum Order of £10.00 for: Beverley - £2.50 Delivery Charge. Minimum Order of £12.00 for: Walkington, Bishop Burton, Tickton, Leconfield, Cherry Burton & Woodmansey - £3.00 Delivery Charge

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Food & Drink LAMB SHANK AND APRICOT TAGINE WITH POMEGRANATE PEARL COUSCOUS COUSCOUS MAKES THE IDEAL FLUFFY ACCENT TO RICH, FLAVOUR-FILLED LAMB THAT’S SO JUICY AND TENDER THE MEAT SIMPLY FALLS OFF THE BONE Preparation time 35 mins Cooking time 3 hours 25 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 lamb shanks, French trimmed 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 40g pkt French onion soup mix 3 tsp Moroccan seasoning blend 2 cloves garlic, crushed Pinch of saffron threads 4 strips orange rind 2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock 1 cup water 3/4 cup apricot jam 1/3 cup dried apricots POMEGRANATE PEARL COUSCOUS 2 cups pearl couscous 2 cups boiling water 200g feta, crumbled 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 2/3 cup chopped coriander, plus extra sprigs, to serve 2 green onions, chopped Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Arils from 1 pomegranate Method STEP 1 Heat half of the olive oil in a large, heavy-based flameproof casserole dish on medium-high heat. Cook lamb, in batches if needed, for 6-8 minutes, or until July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed JULY & AUGUST

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23 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Food & Drink Experience a variety of Asian foods in one meal, reflecting the rich flavours and tantalising textures of each Asian nation. SOJU is committed to recreating their experiences travelling through this abundant continent and bringing the flavours home for their patrons to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a light lunch with friends, cocktails with the girls or a family dinner, a trip to SOJU based on Toll Gavel in Beverley will certainly not disappoint. Step inside to experience the beautiful interior, ambient lighting and friendly attentive staff, ready to serve you a variety of drinks and cocktails and mouth watering dishes, freshly prepared, for your pleasure. Saturday 7 September 7pm start *welcome drinks *3 courses Omakase *Singer performance *Dance till late £40 per person BREAKFAST BUFFET NOW AVAILABLE! Served - 9 am - 12 noon £12.95. (Accompanied children - £5.95) Mention ‘BEVERLEYMAG' when you come in and receive 20% discount off your Breakfast Buffet. Offer available until Sunday 6 October 2024 36 - 40 Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 9AR Tel: 01482 867374 www.sojubysumo.co.uk Celebrating our 2nd ANNIVERSARY over two days An entire continent is at your fingertips, with a meal at SOJU. Sunday 8 September *Lion dance performance starts 12pm *International buffet starts 9am -3pm £12.95 adults , child £5.95

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The Finance Column with James Cunningham The increases in inflation gave us the erosion of purchasing power of our money, an increased cost of living and market volatility that created uncertainty and hindered the growth of long-term investments. On the other hand, high interest rates gave us an increased cost of borrowing which reduced the spending on ‘big ticket’ items such as homes and cars. Mortgage renewals doubled people’s bills in an instant. As a result of this, we endured slower economic growth while export businesses struggled due to the strengthening of Sterling and imports becoming cheaper. However, when there is a loser there is always a winner. Yes, you guessed it…the wealthy won. The high interest rates encouraged those who have money to save it which made the whole problem worse, exacerbated economic inequality and encouraged foreign investment due to the high interest rates offering high returns on investments. Some say that this was a good thing, and some say that this worsened the trade imbalance which worsened the effects of slow economic growth. What does the future look like? If we could answer this question, we’d all be rich! However, the Bank of England wanted to lower interest rates in July by a quarter of 1% to 5%. This didn’t happen as it might have unfairly curried favour for the incumbent government. It is widely expected that the interest rates will fall in August and September and may continue to fall throughout 2025. We might be heading for a lower interest rate and lower inflation economic environment. “But how does this affect me?” I hear you ponder. If you have a mortgage renewal coming up, your rate will be lower soon. If you are borrowing money on a loan, you might be able to find a lower interest rate. If you have a business, borrowing money will become cheaper so you’ll be more likely to invest in that new project you’ve been dreaming of. A significant downside of lower interest rates is the reduced return on savings accounts. Banks typically offer lower interest rates on deposits, meaning savers earn less on their funds. This can discourage saving in traditional bank accounts as the returns may not keep pace with even low levels of inflation. What can I do, James? I hear this question very often. Luckily, financial advisors can provide personalised strategies tailored to people’s individual circumstances. We can help the average person on the street to make the right decisions about their financial future. Some Ideas Diversification Diversifying investments can help manage risk and optimise returns. Combining traditional savings with investments in stocks, bonds, and other assets can create a balanced portfolio that mitigates the adverse effects of low-interest rates and achieves growth. Utilising Tax-Efficient Savings Making use of tax-advantaged accounts can maximise the growth of savings. Various products have different features that can help with saving tax which enhance overall returns. The most popular of these products is an Individual Savings Account (ISA). These can typically be Cash ISAs or Stocks and Shares ISAs. In a low interest rate economy, many people transfer their Cash ISAs into an ISA that is invested in the stock market. Pension Consolidation Consolidating pensions can offer numerous benefits, including simplified management, cost savings, improved investment strategies, enhanced retirement Phew. We Made It! Congratulations readers. You have lived through another turbulent economic period in history. Our low inflation and low interest rate economy turned on its head and gave us a challenging combination of high inflation and high interest rates. July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed Multi-regional Satellite & Motorised Dish Specialist Sky, Freesat & Aerial Installation Phone Extensions 10% OAP Discount TV Brackets Fitted CCTV CALL JAMIE 07857 954760 localaerials@hotmail.com

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25 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Travel A taste of our exclusive escorted departures 04 November—Somerset 5 days Warner’s Cricket St Thomas £475. Thursford Christmas Spectacular 14 & 30 November, 1 night DBB £269pp Best seats for the matinee - Hotel minutes away! 02 December - Dumfries House £349 Inc. afternoon tea, Glasgow + more 3 nts DBB 14 December - Cruise experience. Join this overnight Christmas Party - from £209 18 December - Danube at Christmas 5 day all inc. Vienna, Bratislave & Bud £1199 03 February - Sinah Warren 4 nights Warner’s historic hotel plus excursions included. 09 May - Albania Classic tour £1185 7 nights B&B, by air from Manchester 22 May, Norway 5 nights from £849 Sailing with Fred Olsen all meals & entertainment New 2025 Non flying River Cruising overnight ferry from Hull to Europort. 30 June 25 - 11 days - River Oder from £1750 Hanseatic Germany & Poland - Stralsund to Berlin. 06 Sept 25 - 10 days the Moselle & Saar from Cologne to Luxembourg from £2199pp * Coach show day Wed.18 September call for details * All Inclusive River Cruising Exclusive sailings + fly from Humberside Duoro, Danube, & Dutch Waterways. Call for further details Why not attend our Cruise Spectacular Tuesday 24th September— Register today Jersey 2025 on Sale flying from Humberside Saturday’s weekly May to September Why not attend our Discover Jersey event Tuesday 17th September—call & register today. 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 Autumn is coming… What have you planned? Have you managed to have a good break this summer? The weather has been somewhat unpredictable and I think this is the patten we can expect for the future. We will just have to adapt and be prepared to accept what we are dealt, perhaps switch your activities & experiences around to suit the climate. I have started to love out of season travelling, yes I do like the sunshine but also love culture and sightseeing in cooler weather and with less tourists around is right up my street. I am an ardent photographer, I take hun- dreds on each adventure I travel on and love photo’s without people in. This one for the beach at Deauville in France is just that.. Taken early November 2023! What was I doing there you may ask? Enjoying a river cruise along the Seine it was simply perfect! The top photo was take of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall this Spring, a visit to lands end with just a hand full of tourists other than ourselves was a nicer experience too. Also when travelling out of season, support the local shops whenever possible it is greatly appreciated and helps sustain their local economy. I buy soaps, honey and local gins unusual finds I would not get locally at home. Skiing, being out in the mountains as I write there is talk the season will start at the beginning of December. Will there be snow? In the right resort yes. I love skiing early but usually from mid December & in general I avoid school holiday dates as crowded slopes are not for me. Book now for good deals, Bulgaria is always fair on the pocket but not so snow sure, whilst the French resort of Les Arcs which will have snow throughout the season you can expect to pay £50 a day for your ski pass alone. Package holidays with a ski pass included are much better value than trying to do everything separately plus you are financially protected buying a package which is very important. Christmas Markets, who does not love the atmosphere it is quite magical and the smells of mulled wine and spices are full of what we wish Christmas to be. A river cruise at this time allows you to escape to your comfortable floating hotel taking you from town to town to enjoy different towns & cities all in one holiday. You will not only get to experience the Markets but also experience the history & culture on guided tours which many River cruise companies include in there package. Why not take a short 4 night taster and tick Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest off your bucket list? Just food for thought & you would enjoy plenty of that too. Northern Cyprus has lots to offer culture seekers. The Roman remains are fabulous alone. The country is rich in history and now you can fly into Larnaca or Pahpos and just hop over the boarder it is encouraging more tourists to visit. Not so hot for sightseeing and avoiding the crowds this is a great destination to visit between November & April. Train travel, here out of season gives you the best views, how many times have you sat on a train looking at trees? Travel Autumn to Spring and you can enjoy amazing views steam trains should not cause fires. Our Northern Belle departures from Hull Paragon are always that bit later in the year and offer clearer views. Here is a mid summer view, this was an eventful day as the sidings got on fire close to the station and we where stranded - all part of travel’s adventure. If you love a table for 2 isn’t this just perfect. I spotted these on my favourite cruise line Regent Seven Sea’s, never a crowd or a queue. Service & quality is next to non and everything is included. Excursions, gratuities, all premium drinks, all laundry & pressing, the spa except for treatments. You can even dine in your suite course by course. It is not as expensive as you may think & you can leave your purse at home. I hope to have inspired you with an idea for trying a different choice of holiday... 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What’s On Colourful scenes featuring birds, fish and flowers have been painted on either side of the two piers underneath Beverley Beck Bridge, a site which has become a hotspot for unwanted graffiti. The four murals also feature silhouettes of people, together with an image of the Syntan, the historic barge on Beverley Beck which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Beverley artist Emma Garness (pictured) was commissioned to create the murals by the East Riding Community Safety Partnership - made up of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s anti-social behaviour team and volunteer organisation Community VISION. The project was funded by the Office of the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner. The artwork has been introduced as the bridge piers had become a regular target for vandals, with graffiti making the area feel unpleasant and unsafe. The project aims to improve the area and make it a more attractive place for the community. Nigel Brignall, manager of the council’s anti-social behaviour team, said: “This is a local beauty spot and is very popular with walkers, but the graffiti problem had made it unpleasant and intimidating, especially at night. “But now I’m delighted with these murals. They reflect the natural surroundings and have really improved the look of this area.” Devan Witter BEM, BOOST Training and FraudWatch project coordinator for Community VISION, said: “We’re really pleased with the results of this community arts project. “Working together with Emma Garness and the council, we’ve been able to tackle this graffiti issue and brighten up the local area. “The positive comments so far have been fantastic.” Freelance artist Emma Garness said: “Everyone has been so grateful and amazed at how the murals have changed how they feel for the better on their route to work or school. “The four murals took me 23 days to paint and I was very conscious of how popular this area is with walkers, families, commuters and anglers, and there is so much local wildlife that I wanted to capture in the artwork. “There are so many layers in the design that are connected with the local community and I really hope it complements the local area. “A link to the local community I’m very pleased with is the paintings of the barn owl and the butterflies. I was given permission to use images of local wildlife here at the beck that two local photographers had taken. “And Syntan the barge, which is significant to Beverley Beck’s history, takes pride of place amongst a collage of the community.” Wildlife murals by local artist Emma Garness unveiled on Beverley bridge Stunning new murals featuring local wild- life have been unveiled under a Beverley bridge in a bid to prevent graffiti... July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed Wedding Fair Beverley Minster To Exhibit: T: 07502 456 979 • E: jane@daltonspire.co.uk BeverleyMinsterWeddingFair Wednesday 25th September 2024 6:30pm to 9pm Meet the Wedding Professionals that will ensure your big day exceeds your expectations Bridal Fashion Show • Live Music • Refreshments • Free Entry Wedding Catwalk Show - 7:30pm featuring: Jacquelines of Beverley Alec W G Hall Mens Outfitters Ivy & Lily

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27 What’s On To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 ERT Cinema: Princess Bride Experience the magic of ‘The Princess Bride’, the 1987 fantasy adventure comedy that has captured hearts for generations. Directed by Rob Reiner and adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel, this beloved film stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin. Follow the swashbuckling farmhand Westley as he embarks on a quest to rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup, from the evil Prince Humperdinck. Don't miss this timeless tale of adventure, romance, and humour. Date: Sunday, 1st September, 4:00 pm Price: £7.50 Standard, £5 Concession (Under 16) Harold’s War ‘Harold’s War’ is a powerful and moving true story of the youngest of five brothers who served in World War Two. Presented through short video clips, live narration, and readings from letters and interviews, this performance captures the brothers' experiences in key battles across Europe, North Africa, and the Far East. Originally a school project by Harold's grandson, Daniel, the story was later praised by Steven Spielberg. Now, Daniel's father, Jonathan Levy, brings this emotional story to life as a live radio podcast recording, honouring a family's legacy and the deep emotions of the era. Written and Narrated by: Jonathan Levy Additional Readings by Hannah Smith-Levy and Richard Avery Produced by: Jonathan Levy and Richard Avery Date: Thursday, 5th September, 7:30 pm Price: £18 Standard, £15 Concession (Under 16) Graffiti Classics Prepare for an evening of musical comedy like no other with ‘Graffiti Classics’! Graffiti Classics burst the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with their hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It's a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set, and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one! From Beethoven to Bluegrass, Baroque to Pop, Mozart or Offenbach to Elvis, and Strauss to Saturday Night Fever, there is something for everyone. It's an exhilarating, fun-filled experience that will have the whole family laughing, clapping, and singing along. Date: Thursday, 12th September, 7:30 pm Price: £25 Standard Around the World in 80 mins Join Other Lives Productions for ‘Around the World in 80 Minutes’, a fast-paced and entertaining evening featuring readings, dramatisations, and the quickest adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel you’ll ever see. This unique performance will take place in the ERT cafe bar, offering a delightful mix of factoids, humour, and literary fun in two engaging 40-minute halves. Dates: Saturday, 14th September & Sunday, 15th September, 7:30 pm Prices:£14 Standard Hancock’s Half Hour- The Lost TV Episodes Step back in time with Hambledon Productions as they present a live stage adaptation of the iconic sitcom ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’, celebrating 100 years of Tony Hancock and 70 years of the show. This special performance brings to life three "lost" episodes from the original series, missing from the BBC archives. Relive the humour of Tony Hancock, Sidney James, and Hattie Jacques at 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam, as this groundbreaking comedy is performed live for the first time since its original broadcast. Date: Sunday, 22nd September, 7:30 pm Price: £20 Standard Keith James in Concert Immerse yourself in the profound and timeless music of Leonard Cohen with Keith James in Concert. Known for his dedication to the "pure song," Keith presents Cohen’s work in its most intimate and authentic form, starting with the iconic "Anthem." Experience both Cohen's well- known classics like "Hallelujah" and "Suzanne" and his deeper, rarer works. Keith also performs pieces inspired by Federico Garcia Lorca and brings to life Cohen’s poetry from ‘Book of Longing. Date: Wednesday, 25th September, 7:30 pm Price: £18 Standard Big Beverley Comedy Night Don’t miss the Big Beverley Comedy Night featuring the gloriously baffling Spencer Jones, a multi-talented actor, comedian, and writer. Spencer’s unique brand of physical comedy has earned him accolades at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and beyond. Joining him is the brilliantly funny magician Jack Rhodes, fresh from his success on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Hosted by the ever-popular Jack Gleadow, this comedy night promises an unforgettable evening of laughter. Plus, more great acts from the comedy circuit to be announced! Dates Thursday 26th September, 7:30 pm Price: £17 Standard COMING TO ERT IN OCTOBER The Highwayman The Highwayman is waiting, and there is no escape. Step into 1769 Yorkshire, where the races, theatres, and spas are booming—and so is the danger. Yorkshire is the place to be; a region drunk on making money, social climbing, gambling, and gin, but with wealth in abundance, the temptation is great. The Highwayman is a thrilling theatrical adventure coming from the region where Turpin was caught and Nevison made his great leap! Written by John Godber, The Highwayman is visceral, venal, and very funny. History has never felt so modern, theft never more attractive. The Highwayman’s creed is simple; look after number one and to hell with the hangman! Dates: Friday 25th October- Saturday 9th November (selected matinees and evening shows) Price: £22.50 Standard, £17.50 Students September Lineup 10 Lord Robert’s Road | Beverley | East Yorkshire | HU17 9BE 01482 874050 | boxoffice@eastridingtheatre.co.uk | eastridingtheatre.co.uk

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What’s On July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed

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29 What’s On To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 BEVERLEY MINSTER VINTAGE & RETRO FAIR 11th Year (includes handmade & up-cycled items) Saturday 28th September Open:10am-4pm • Raising Funds for Beverley Minster 70+ VINTAGE & RETRO TRADERS LIVE MUSIC & DANCE with DJ MURRAY MAGGIE HUSH - VINTAGE VOCALIST BOOGIE BUGLE BABES - VINTAGE VIBES 1940’S DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS POP-UP VINTAGE CAFE Book a stall: 07502 456 979 • Entry: £3 EAST YORKSHIRES LARGEST VINTAGE FAIR • INSIDE BEVERLEY MINSTER R E U N I O N T R I B U T E S H O W THE UK’s Number ONE ABBA TRIBUTE Fourth Year! • Back for 2 Nights! LIVE in BEVERLEY MINSTER Fri 29 / Sat 30 November 2024 Tickets On Sale Now Book Tickets at: www.daltonevents.co.uk or Scan QR Code: Tickets £25 • Licensed Bar • Support Act

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Motoring This month Elliot Johnson looks at the UK’s new car market. The UK new car market marked its 22nd consecutive month of growth as registrations rose 1.7% in May, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In total, 147,678 new vehicles hit the road last month, and it was the best May market performance since 2021. This consecutive growth suggests more people are buying and selling cars in the UK. Electric vehicles (EVs) continued to be the main drivers of market expansion, according to the SMMT. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations also outperformed the market, rising 6.2% to claim a 17.6% market share, up from 16.9% in the same month last year. With a choice of more than 100 EV models now available, further growth is predicted. As Britain prepared for this month’s general election, the new car market continued to hold steady as large fleets sustain growth, offsetting weakened private retail demand. Consumers enjoyed a plethora of new electric models and some very attractive offers, but manufacturers can’t sustain this scale of support on their own indefinitely. Their success so far should be a signpost for the next government that a faster and fairer transition requires carrots, not just sticks. 2024 year-to-date new registrations Make and model Number Ford Puma 23,205 Kia Sportage 20,026 Nissan Qashqai 19,687 Audi A3 16,520 Volkswagen Golf 15,573 Nissan Juke 15,538 BMW 1 Series 14,190 MG HS 14,161 Volkswagen T-Roc 13,323 Volkswagen Corsa 12,925 Most new registrations May 2024 Make and model Number Kia Sportage 4,202 Ford Puma 3,812 Audi A3 3,017 Volkswagen Golf 2,922 Vauxhall Corsa 2,671 Volkswagen Polo 2,669 Nissan Qashqai 2,637 MG HS 2,630 Hyundai Tucson 2,613 Nissan Juke 2,468 Ford Puma - 23,205 regs Ford’s popular small SUV, the Puma, is easy to drive, comfortable and practical with a large boot. The Puma (pictured top right) is also cheap to run thanks to petrol hybrid technology that keeps fuel costs down. Little wonder, perhaps, it’s so popular with car buyers in Britian. Nissan Qashqai - 19,687 regs Popular with family car buyers, the Nissan Qashqai is one of the UK’s favourite SUVs. Now in its third generation, the Qashqai is better than ever before. The interior is spacious, and the high levels of refinement make the Qashqai perfect for high mileage drivers who want a class leading family car at a price they can afford. Kia Sportage - 20,026 regs Easy to drive, stylish and backed by a seven-year-warranty, the Kia Sportage is a serious player in the family SUV market. All versions are spacious and comfortable, while Kia’s impressive range of petrol hybrid powertrains make the Sportage rewarding to drive and affordable to run. Audi A3 - 16,520 regs The Audi A3 firmly established the premium compact class in 1996. Now, more than a quarter of a century later, the latest generation of this highly successful model is increasing in popularity again. Nissan Juke - 15,538 regs The original small supermini- derived SUV, the Nissan Juke is a worthy rival to the Ford Puma thanks to its eye-catching style and driver-friendly cabin. Most buyers choose their Juke with Nissan’s excellent 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, while the 1.6-litre hybrid is popular with drivers who want their Juke with a dose of performance. Volkswagen Golf - 15,573 regs The Volkswagen Golf is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and remains one of Britain’s most popular cars for people of all ages. BMW 1 Series - 14,190 regs The arrival of the all-new BMW 1 Series heralds the dawn of a new era for this successful model that has consistently combined handling excellence, practicality, technology and quality. The top 10 most popular new cars in the UK July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed Lairgate Motors Ltd. CROWN WORKS • LAIRGATE • BEVERLEY • HU17 8EX Telephone: 01482 881406 l MOT’s l SERVICING l DIAGNOSTICS l ALL MAKES & MODELS

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School holidays start shortly so there will be trips out and perhaps some days to relax or partake in activities away from the daily grind. Here’s hoping that the weather is kind to us. One family seaside holiday in Wales was so cold, wet and windy that it was more of an indoor holiday with quick dashes to the sea in wetsuits and a race back home to hot baths and mugs of steaming hot chocolate! Only the hardiest in the party braved it to enjoy the seaside flora of pink thrift, mauve sea aster, blue sea holly and hedges of blackberries and blackthorn (with its sloe berries), etc. Blackthorn twigs have a huge surface area on account of their many thorns which is put to good use for collecting salt by a company on the west coast of Scotland. A company has resurrected a centuries old method where blackthorn twigs are collected and placed in massive saline graduation towers erected by the sea so that the sea spray slowly trickles down through the thorns causing it to evaporate and concentrate the brine. This then goes to the pan house to form beautiful golden-hued salt crystals. The prize winning ‘Forest Bathing’ garden at Chelsea this year looked a wonderful place to relax and bathe in the glory of trees. A Japanese idea which they call Shirin Yoku (Shirin means ‘forest’ and Yoku means ‘bathe’), it is the way to let all your senses respond to nature by using your eyes to look at the shapes and patterns, ears to listen to the sounds of rustling leaves and birdsong, your nose to smell the freshness of the woodland floor and damp soil and feel it through your feet or your whole body if you lie on it. It put me in mind of a visit to Brantwood House on Coniston Water in the Lake District which once belonged to the Victorian poet, artist and critic John Ruskin (1819-1900). He created what he called ‘garden rooms’ in his many acres of woods, meadows and moorland, giving each a different focus of style and interest. His ‘Ruskin Chair’ in the woodland is made of slate and slopes back so that you look up at the trees and the sky – a sort of early forest bathing. Ruskin’s passionate desire was to open people’s eyes to the free beauty around them, and his ideas inspired the establishment of the National Trust and National Parks movement. You do not have to go to a wood for this. We have a sycamore tree behind our garden which we watch daily. I can spend quiet times throughout the year watching its changing growth, shape and colours. Now the double-winged seeds are developing which will ‘helicopter’ their way into the garden and fill every crevice, and the seeds are so fertile that they germinate all over the garden creating an awful chore getting rid of them. I did, however, use their shape to make a pair of silver and gold earrings. IN THE GARDEN In July the regime is much the same for the garden and the plot: feed, water, prune and propagate. Regular liquid feeding is needed for pots and hanging baskets in particular. If you wish to encourage leaf growth high nitrogen product is needed, but by summer you probably want to encourage root growth with phosphorous and potassium for abundant flowers and fruit. Look on fertiliser labels for ratios of N, P and K, and go for the low nitrogen. Liquid feeds have immediate benefits while granules are slow release. You need to apply fertiliser after a good drop of rain or in dry spells water in well. Many of the basket and container plants such as verbenas, petunias and pelargoniums need dead-heading, as do perennials in borders such as phlox, delphiniums, lupins, dahlias and roses. My rose - Gentle Hermione – is in flower now, so by dead-heading it I shall get at least one more flowering. It is a beautifully scented pale pink rose. Clematis Montana and honeysuckles can go mad at this time of the year and probably need to be held back in their tracks by some pruning. July is a good time to take semi-ripe cuttings which should develop good root systems by autumn. Hedging plants and shrubs can be propagated this way, and it certainly saves money. Any of the following should prove successful: privet, shrubby honeysuckle, skimmia, cistus, phlomis, santolina and hydrangeas. It is always best to take cuttings in the morning, keeping them in a plastic bag to prevent their drying out until you deal with them. Take young shoots without flowers, cutting with a sharp knife, and remove lower leaves and put in pots with a good mix of general potting compost and course grit, being careful not to overcrowd. A plastic bag placed over the top of the pot will make a mini-greenhouse for your cutting which you may need to water every now and then as it grows, and make sure that it is well ventilated. Place the pots in light, gentle sun as they will have leaves on and need to photosynthesise. For camellia cuttings you need to remove the bark at the base of the cutting and then dip it in rooting powder before planting. Take plenty of cuttings, as you may lose a few on the way, but if you get too many you can always give them away. As always we must keep a watchful eye out for disease. If you see black spot on rose leaves remove and dispose of them – but not in the compost. Likewise with powdery mildew which affects phlox, roses, courgettes, cucumbers, zinnias and honeysuckle. It forms white/grey powder splodges on the leaves. This fungal disease occurs in warm, dry weather. Its airborne spores settle on leaves and grow. You can make your own fungicide by mixing one tablespoonful of baking soda and half a teaspoonful of washing up liquid in one gallon of water and spray plants which you know are susceptible before it gets a hold. Also a little gentle pruning will help to increase the air circulation and be beneficial. If you have some sort of water feature, the water will need to be filled up from time to time, preferably with rain water. Remove all the dead leaves, blanket weed and duck weed bearing in mind that the blanket weed provides cover and food for small aquatic animals; so when you remove it place it alongside your water feature for a while for any creatures to make it back into the water. Oxygenating plants can help to keep the blanket weed at bay, as will small bundles of barley straw. Marsh marigold, flowering rush (Butomis), sedges and other marginal plants can be cut back after flowering so they do not block sunlight from the rest of the pond. ON THE PLOT Shrubby and hardy herbs can be propagated in the same way as previously mentioned. Rosemary, sage, oregano, mint, basil, lemon balm, bay, tarragon and winter savoury are suitable. Winter Savoury is a small, perennial shrub with small needle-like leaves similar to rosemary but softer and is an excellent herb with a flavour like a cross between rosemary and thyme. I use it with tomatoes and mushrooms, and it is good with beans. The Germans call it the bean herb. July is a good month for sowing when the soil is warmed and air temperatures are high, and this will encourage good growth. Feeding growing plants is essential and if you prefer not to use proprietary plant food you can make your own if you have access to comfrey. Gather the large, dark grey-green leaves and pack them in a bucket of water, leaving them to break down. Once done you can strain off the mineral-rich liquid (it can be a bit smelly!) and use it diluted to water the plants. It is always a good plant to put on the compost or dig well into the ground in the autumn. My poached egg plants have flourished this year much to the bees’ delight and after flowering I will dig this in well to improve the soil. This is your last chance to sow radish, beetroot and carrots - two good varieties of carrot for an autumn crop are Autumn King 2 and Amsterdam Forcing 3. Perhaps I have had more success with radish at this time of the year because the slugs have a greater choice of food than in the spring. A final sowing of French beans and runners along with fennel, spring cabbage, turnip, autumn and winter salads can be done now. You may like to try putting in a few Nicola potatoes for a late crop before the frost. Sarah x All About Plants, Gardens & Vegetable Patches Gardening - with Sarah King July/Aug 2024 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! MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A BREAK! As the summer holidays are upon us, please make sure you take a break. We’ve just come back from a brilliant holiday in Zante, the first time abroad since pre-Covid. I don’t think I realised how much I needed to be completely away from everything and clear my head for a week so that I could come back refreshed and raring to crack on with work. I’m a working mother running my own business, so I’m always on the go, but we forget to take time out for ourselves and it’s really important for our own sanity! So if you’ve got a holiday booked, switch off and have a fantastic time. If you haven’t, then try to block out some days where you can just go out and enjoy some time with the family, take a picnic to the beach, go for a walk in the woods or take advantage of the brilliant free museums we have in Hull. In fact, the Museum Quarter is going to be transformed into a medieval encampment at the end of July. The Deep is always a firm favourite with me too. There are also Street Food nights, Freedom Fest and don’t forget Hull Pride at the end of July. Check out the Visit Hull and Visit East Yorkshire websites. They are filled with things to do. MINDFUL MEDITATION On the subject of switching off, I’ve never been any good at meditation. I’ve tried several times before but I’ve always got about 10 other things in my head, so it’s never worked. Some people absolutely swear by it, though, so I’m going to give it another go. I’m about to start a 4-week mindful meditation course and I’m really excited about it. It’s going to help me develop greater focus and concentration, I’m going to learn to ‘observe my thoughts’ without getting caught up in them, it’s going to reduce stress and encourage me to be kinder to myself. It sounds amazing. I’ll let you know how it goes! SCHOOL’S OUT FOREVER (Or almost!!) Well, we’ve got one summer left! My daughter finished her first year at Wyke at the end of June so this is our last ever school summer holidays. That’s going to be so strange. And our eldest is off to university in September. I can’t believe we’ll be empty nesters soon. It’s all gone by in a flash. I remember them starting at nursery in the baby room. The pre-school children looked so big then – and now they’re both taller than me. Remember to treasure them while you’ve got them (and when they leave too because I guess they’ll always need a good home-cooked meal and their washing done!) Have a great summer everyone! Let’s hope the sun shines often! Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR July/Aug 2024 Get Your Business Noticed POSTER HEAVEN Classic Posters & Prints Film Posters • Motoring Posters • Travel Posters • Advertising Posters • Music Posters Great BIRTHDAY or CHRISTMAS GIFTS Hundreds of prints to choose from • All prints are A2 size • £35 Framed • £20 Unframed https://www.facebook.com/posterheaven.co.uk/ See us at: Beverley Vintage & Retro Fair • Sat 28th September 2024 in Beverley Minster Hull Horror Fest • Sat 26th October 2024 at Costello Stadium Hull

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37 Food & Drink To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 SERVES: 4 TOTAL TIME: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Ingredients 3 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1 tsp of coriander seeds 4 fat garlic cloves, finely chopped 25g of root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp of garam masala ¼ tsp of ground turmeric pinch of cayenne pepper, or chilli flakes 2 x 400g cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 medium tomato, skinned and chopped 1 tbsp of tomato purée 500ml of just-boiled water 1 tsp of cornflour 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil finely chopped coriander leaves, to serve (optional) Salt & black pepper Method 1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onion and fry for 15-20 minutes until completely soft and golden brown, stirring regularly. (This stage is crucial in creating the base flavour of this dish, so don’t rush it!) 2. Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for a minute or so, until their aromas are released. Grind in a mortar and pestle, then add them to the onion with the garlic, ginger and ground spices. Fry for a few minutes. 3. Add the chickpeas, tomato, tomato purée, measured hot water,1.5 teaspoons of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Cover and cook over a medium heat for 45-60 minutes, or until the chickpeas are completely soft and plump. Check on it halfway through cooking and add another cup of hot water if the chickpeas look a bit dry. 4. Taste to adjust the seasoning, then stir through the cornflour. Cook for a few final minutes for the sauce to thicken, then take off the heat and finish with the extra virgin olive oil. Bengali Chana Masala It’s best to gauge the cooking time of this recipe for this yourself, as brands of canned chickpeas can vary widely in the UK. Some supermarket versions need a solid hour of cooking to become soft (and can take even longer if they are organic), whereas some imported brands just need 30 minutes. If in doubt, taste as you go along. You want the chickpeas to be so tender that they simply melt in your mouth. Serve it with flatbreads or white rice, a crisp chopped salad with plenty of tomatoes and cucumber, natural yogurt and savoury mango or lime pickle on the side.

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Travel Want to catch some early rays or hit the slopes? Here’s where to have the ultimate holiday this March. For the first time in two years, spring travel is looking far less complicated - for vaccinated travellers at least. With the EU expected to drop pre-departure testing for the fully- jabbed from next month, holidays closer to home in particular should soon be less hassle and costly for most. Keen for a spring break? Whether you want to flee the UK to catch some early rays or hit the slopes and enjoy the last of the season’s powder, here are the best places to travel to in March. As ever, with restrictions ever- changing, be sure to check entry requirements for each destination before you even think of booking that dream holiday. Malta With average daily highs of 18 degrees, Malta is a fantastic European destination to consider for March. Spend a few days exploring everything its ancient city has to offer, from the Grand Master’s Palace to the Lascaris War Rooms, and then tour the rest of the country. With a blue lagoon and some of the best diving in the Mediterranean, beach lovers won’t be disappointed. Zermatt, Switzerland If you’re after late season snow, Zermatt in Switzerland is a pretty good bet. One of the most famous resorts in Europe, powder tends to be consistently good as late as April. With 38 summits all about 4,000 metres high, world class chalets and hotels as well as some of the most picturesque alpine scenery in the world, this should be the priority destination for any winter sports enthusiasts during March. Paphos, Cyprus Often overlooked for neighbouring Greece, Cyprus offers sun worshipers as well as culture seekers a sun fix virtually year- round without the heftier price tag. Paphos admittedly does have areas that feel a little ‘Brits Abroad!’ but find yourself in the sweet spots and you’ll be surrounded by UNESCO-protected heritage, that boasts pretty mosaics, cave tombs, crumbling theatres and all the quaint restaurants you crave from a Mediterranean Island. The added bonus? Spring in Cyprus equals 20 degree days. Jordan Jordan is actually an all-year-round destination but perhaps most pleasant from March to May. At this time it’s hot but not scorching, wild flowers are blooming and March is just the beginning of ‘high season’ so you won’t be batting off the crowds. A small country and one of the safest in the Middle East, there’s no shortage of things to see and experience. Ticking off Petra, the ancient archaeological city, floating in the dead sea and experiencing the sprawling deserts should be up there on your bucket list. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s temperatures remain fairly constant all year round but it is effected by two separate monsoons meaning it’s always rainy season on one side of the island. But don’t let this put you off exploring the entirety of the country in one trip (it’s a long flight after all) - December to March is when the country as a whole is at its driest. Continued on page 40 10 of the best travel destinations for March March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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Travel Unofficially known as the Sri Lankan Riviera, expect to see eye- wateringly spectacular stretches of white sands all around the country’s south and west coasts. For those who want a bit more adventure, travelling the country by train and stopping to walk the famed tea trails and visit ancient temples and world heritage sites is fairly unbeatable. Los Angeles March is a great time to tick one of America’s most famous cities off your bucket list. Temperatures peak at around 19 degrees, which means you can pound the pavements exploring the hundreds of things the city has to offer in just a t-shirt without breaking a sweat. Hike up the Hollywood Hills, go to Venice Beach, live out your six-year- old dreams at Disneyland and experience some of the best food in America. Cuba You’ve probably heard the cries “go to Cuba before it changes” but don’t worry, there’s still time. With highs of 28 degrees in March, no end of blue skies and virtually no rain, this is when to see the country at its best. Give yourself a few days to experience the vibrant, crumbling beauty of Havana and then either head west to Viñales, a national park where you’ll find it hard to experience a more traditional Cuba - you can only live if you were born within its parameters - or down to the tropical South, to experience some of the nation’s totally unexplored beaches. Dublin Dublin is perfect for visiting any time of the year - let’s face it, it’ll rain occasionally whether it’s summer or not - but to really have an all-Irish experience head for March’s St Paddy’s Day celebrations. Parades will line the Georgian streets, the pubs will be pulling Guinness by the second and there will be no end of parties to dance the night away at. Rajasthan March is arguably the best time to visit India’s Rajasthan. The end of “winter”, it’s dry and beginning to heat up but won’t reach the temperatures of the sweltering summer months that start from April. All across the region, you’ll be stunned by the incredible forts, palaces and ancient monuments. You can visit the “Blue City” of Jodhpur or the “Pink City” of Jaipur. You’ll be able to buy incredible fabrics and rugs as well as spices and trinkets at the bustling markets and explore the state’s national parks and lakes too. The Maldives Really like it hot? Head to the Maldives. Nearing the end of the high season - the islands are likely to be less crowded but you’ll still get days with highs of 29 degrees. Snorkel, relax, unwind and live out the ultimate paradise island fantasy. March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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Health & Wellbeing I love my husband more than anyone in the world, he’s a great man, the love of my life etc etc… but about six months into sharing a flat we decided to have separate bedrooms. It started off as a Sunday night thing. You know, when the ‘all-I-can- think-about-is-my-endless-to-do- list-and-everything-bad-that-could- ever-happen’ fear sets in and it’s impossible to sleep. The segregation then extended to Tuesday, then Wednesday until it was a weeknight routine. Now, we even sleep apart most weekends. And life is so much better for it. We’re not the only ones. According to research by the National Bed Federation, one in six couples who live together now sleep apart. The findings show that, of those who sleep apart, 85 per cent have done so for longer than a year, with over a third slumbering separately for over five years. This backs up the Sleep Council’s 2017 Great British Bedtime Report which showed that ‘sleep divorces’ are soaring. The report showed that nearly a quarter of couples sleep apart some of the time with one in 10 turning their back on shared snuggling permanently. More recently, for National Sleep Week, mattress company Dreams surveyed over 2,000 Brits and found that nearly half of them sleep in different rooms from their partner for four or more nights a week. Fifty per cent of sleep disturbance is caused by sharing a bed. And with many of us struggling to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night, having a bed mate makes getting that quality shut-eye even more difficult. If you share your bed with a snorer, a duvet hogger, a wriggler or someone who has a different bedtime, then it makes perfect sense to sleep in separate bedrooms before resentment and frustration builds. The main problem for me is that my husband snores like an agitated sea lion. I sleep with heavy duty ear plugs and he could write the book on anti-snoring aids, but still it’s unbearable. It’s a running joke among his friends and old flatmates (they’ve had movie nights ruined by his snoring vibrating through the walls), but it’s not so funny when you’re looking at an average of three hours’ sleep a night because of it. And that’s not all. His body temperature is about 15 degrees hotter than mine so it’s like sleeping a few feet from the surface of the sun and, on top of all that, he’s a duvet-hogger. All in all, awful stuff. It’s not surprising then, that all these niggles add up, as do the hours of sleep deprivation, to one unhappy couple. New research from Benson for Beds found that one in seven Brits say their relationship is suffering due to disrupted shut-eye. Those annoying nocturnal habits become nightly tortures which leave you resenting your partner. When my husband and I first moved in together I would wake up exhausted and angry. Blaming him and already dreading the next bedtime. I found it difficult to focus at work and I started to look as bad as I felt with under eye bags you could hold your weekly Ocado shop in. From his point of view, his sleep was constantly disrupted by my sighs, tuts and, if I’m honest, pretty hard kicks. Since we started snoozing separately, we’re infinitely happier and healthier. When I tell people that my husband and I sleep apart, mostly, people seem shocked and are a bit judgey. But rather than the tired (sorry) old cliché that sleeping in separate bedrooms is a death knell for a relationship, it can be the opposite. To some, sleeping apart implies that there is trouble in paradise, but in reality, if your sleep habits don’t synchronise then it’s much better, for your relationship to sleep apart. Tired people are less tolerant and patient than those who are fully rested, the result can easily be rows and arguments. Disputes that undermine relationships can drive couples apart. Solo shut-eye could save your relationship, but it could also save your life. Chronic sleep debt can have a seriously damaging effect on our mental and physical health. A good night’s sleep is vital as a restorative time and plays a significant role in healing and repairing the heart and blood vessels, recharging the brain but also giving us the ability to manage and cope. Good sleep also strengthens the immune system and the cardiovascular system. Regular poor sleep also puts you at risk of serious medical conditions, including depression obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s – and it shortens your life expectancy. And all this is worse for women. An Australian study found that women are more likely to suffer with sleep issues and to struggle more because of a lack of sleep with many experiencing problems with memory, concentration and even feelings of depression. Snoring was cited as the most common reason for disrupted sleep. Scientists also say that women need more sleep than men because of their ‘complex brains’. So what if separate rooms are not an option? Sleep expert and nutritionist Rob Moran has these tips for a good night’s kip… 1. Skipping evening meals, not eating enough or eating sugary foods before bed may cause dramatic shifts in blood glucose during the night which in turn can stimulate the brain, signalling it to wake up and eat. Try to eat something before bedtime and keep it light to avoid any digestive issues that may also contribute to your ability to get to sleep. Evening snacks containing protein and good fats, such as a handful almonds, are a good way to have a slow release of energy during the night. 2. Other nutrients, such as magnesium, also have a role to play in sleep quality and relaxation. Magnesium is difficult to absorb from food so to ensure you are getting enough in your diet (especially if you are under stress) you can increase your intake by including foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses and cocoa powder. 3. Any light can be really annoying for the person lying next to you but if you want to read before you go to sleep and your other half is trying to doze off then invest in a small light that clips to your book - simple and obvious but really effective. 4. Try to use separate duvet covers at night to spare you the evening tug of war as you both grapple with your bedspread. This also helps you to regulate your own body temperature more easily which is conducive to a good night’s sleep. 5. Simple but effective tip for snoring is to place a pillow behind your other half to keep them asleep on their side to help relieve snoring. Getting them to ditch the booze helps too but if all else fails then invest in some good earplugs. Sleep divorce: Could sleeping in separate bedrooms save your relationship? More and more couples are choosing to sleep apart, Suzanne Ridsdale thinks they’re onto something… March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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Well, it’s finally here. Hull City have a new owner with ambition and who cares about the fans plus a new manager. Acun Ilicali (right) completed the £30 million takeover of the club in January and Shota Arveladze (bottom right) was appointed as the new manager. There has been lots of positivity off the field though its still a work in progress on the pitch. Acun is definitely saying all the right things and putting things right with the fans and the media. Both the Hull Daily Mail reporter and Radio Humberside have access to the club once again and after an eighteen month ban Burnsy and Swanny can re-start live commentaries so fans unable or so far unwilling to attend matches can at least follow the club once again. If you take away peoples’ connection to the club you even lose out on people who may be tempted back if the momentum rises once again. The new owner is also fully aware that the club has lost so many fans over the past decade, either priced out by the membership scheme, lost interest after the Hull Tigers debacle, told they were irrelevant or gave up after the clubs’ decline. So many positive years since the MKM stadium opened, promotions, Premier League, FA Cup final, Wembley victories and now stagnation for the past five years. Ironically the club won the Division 1 title last year, the first once since the hallowed Waggy & Chillo team of 1966 yet no one saw this and frankly most feel they shouldn’t have even been relegated in such a catastrophic way. The anger to the Allams and McCann was still there in the autumn when it looked like the club were heading back into relegation difficulties just before rumours of a potential takeover were circulating. The Allam era was one when the club lost around 15,000 fans. The older generation lost their cheaper season tickets and children and teenagers who may have followed the club pre or post the Premier League era were probably priced out too as parents had to pay the full price to keep them here. The parents may have even given up themselves if like me this had been a trip out to Hull City with your parents. These young supporters may now be lost to the club if they’ve found other activities or become fair weather followers of football through Sky! This is one of the worst things of the Allam era, back in 2008 thousands of children appeared to be following the club, even if it was mainly via Match of the Day but fifteen years later how many can be tempted back is another question. The club ran the £2 a ticket promotion last week against Barnsley but only 16,000 attended. This is still over 6,000 more than home games before the takeover but there is a long way to go before sell outs return. To make matters worse the game was atrocious and many who gave it as cheap one- off game won’t be rushing back unless they start winning. A cold wet February evening relegation battle against Barnsley doesn’t have the same pull as Arsenal or Man Utd when some fans probably lost interest during the Hull Tigers controversy. Acun will persevere as ultimately the club will only progress if they can at least double pre-takeover crowds. We are not irrelevant any more especially as there is no longer any real Sky money coming in. It’s the owners’ reserves, sponsorships, match day income and most importantly bums on seats. On the field it’s not so clear. Just as the takeover was going through Grant McCann’s side played very well against Everton in the FA Cup broadcast live on BBC1 and defeated Bournemouth and Blackburn, two top three sides in succession. He was then replaced by Shota Arveladze. Acun Ilicali did however state that he had made this decision during the autumn when the takeover talks began and it was all part of his plan no matter how results were going for the existing manager. This has still caused mixed feelings as many fans feel that if McCann remained and if the team continued the form prior to his sacking we would survive. However, you could also argue that results only picked up around November when he was forced to change his system to one with wing-backs as we no longer had any fit full-backs and the players raised their game to impress the new owner. It is still work in progress under Arveladze. The team is looking very hard to beat especially with impressive draws at Sheffield United and QPR but there has been less attacking threat. It has almost been a case of not being defeated, men behind the ball and a long ball out to a lone attacker in the home games so far. We were fearing the worst yesterday in the game against the newly appointed Grant McCann at Peterbrough but there was a vast improvement on the shambolic home defeat against Barnsley and had a 3-0 victory. He is still tinkering with players , formations and who is actually fit to play at the moment but City should survive and continue the rebuilding process on and off the field. It must be said that games, Barnsley excepted are a much more positive experience that for years with support ringing out towards the clubs and its players. Everyone is coming together once again to support the club we love. Viva the revolution! Revolution Rock Hull City - by Woody Mellor March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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Gardening For a few years now, most of the potatoes I’ve grown have been nutty, early, French salad potatoes. I love them, but, delightful as this Continental affair has been, it has rather clouded my memory about the pleasure of potatoes from these islands. This year, my hand may be forced: the twin hangovers of Brexit and Covid-19 mean that no one knows if, when, or for how much they might be able to import and sell varieties from the EU. Like it or not, it may be only British varieties this year. And I like it. Looking at the list of varieties is similar to going through a box of old records; so many remind me of years past, before my head was temporarily turned. English, French or whatever, it is my stomach that helps me choose which varieties to grow: I pair them with how I want to eat them. My weakness for small, waxy early salad potatoes, steamed or boiled, saves me a fortune on expensive, early-season new potatoes, but also makes gardening easier as most are sown, grown, lifted and eaten before any hint of blight; this also frees up space for later crops such as courgettes and squash. I grow International Kidney every year. It’s grown commercially as Jersey Royal and, although technically an Early Maincrop, most - me included - harvest it as a First Early. My other First Earlies will be probably Foremost - a delicious English variety with strong common scab resistance - and Rocket, a superb, high-yielding Scottish potato with good all- round disease resistance including common scab. You’ll probably know Charlotte from the shops and, although I usually go for less common varieties, this Second Early is one that is a real flavour upgrade on those you can buy. It’s high yielding, too. For my other Second Early, I think I’ll go for Anya. It was bred in Scotland from Desiree and Pink Fir Apple, with much of the flavour and texture of the later, but fewer nobbles. Half boiled, then sliced and pushed around a pan with olive oil, garlic and shallot, it is superb. I have rediscovered my love for mashed potatoes these past few years and not many make mash as fine as Kestrel. This floury-fleshed, Scottish Second Early variety also has good resistance to slugs and its consistency and good looks make it popular for exhibiting. If you can find Salad Blue, it’s another to grow for mash. Floury and delicate in flavour, this Victorian Early Main- crop variety has a wonderful blue flesh and skin and also makes great roast potatoes. As is Charlotte, King Edward is so much better homegrown than bought and is an Early Maincrop that makes famously good roast potatoes. It’ll have a row next to an old variety for which I have a soft spot: British Queen, which makes equally good roasties. It’s a high-yielding Scottish Second Early that’s ready to lift ahead of King Edward and makes great baked potatoes, too. It’s good to have a few all- rounders that turn well to a few kitchen uses. One of the first potatoes I ever grew was Duke of York; I grew the red version the year later and found it similarly delicious. They are varieties that can be lifted early and waxy or left to become larger and flourier, stretching out their season and widening their use from waxy salad to baking, boiling and for frying into chips. I grow few late potatoes as blight is a familiar tedium here in the rainy East Yorkshire, but, if I’m tempted, I might go for Golden Wonder, a Late Maincrop from Scotland that is great for baking, roasting and for chips. Highland Burgundy Red might be the other for chips. This red-fleshed Scottish potato not only has great flavour, it has quite the pedigree, having been chosen to bring appropriate colour to the Duke of Burgundy’s meals at the Savoy Hotel in the 1930s. Living in East Yorkshire with high rainfall, I’ve become familiar with blight and how to minimise its potential impact. I have a few things to suggest, if it troubles you too. Obviously, prioritising early varieties helps as they are harvested before the prime midsummer threat of blight appears. The best fungicide is a good breeze, so bear this in mind when choosing where to grow potatoes. Blight-resistant varieties, such as Sarpo Mira, really work. If possible, water the ground rather than the plant, as blight spores must land on wet foliage for the plant to be infected. Even if you do all this, once in a while, blight will strike: immediately remove the foliage and incinerate it, waiting three days to allow the skins to set, then lift them up and, if you spotted it early enough, you may be all right. Highland Burgundy Red potatoes (above) make eyecatching chips. The best British potatoes to grow for every meal, from roast potatoes and chips to mash and salads Patrick White runs through his go-to list of British potato varieties to grow - and explains how to help them avoid the dreaded potato blight. March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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Gardening There’s lots to be done outside, now the slower winter months have passed. This month’s timely tips are all about getting a head start in the garden. Fertilise your beds. Once your soil is workable, dig a 5cm (or more) layer of compost or well-rotted manure into your beds to prepare for the growing season ahead. You can also work in a general-purpose fertiliser, such as pelleted chicken manure, or fish, blood and bone. Put supports in. If any of your garden plants or climbers need supporting this year, put them in now, so plants can grow up through them. Adding supports afterwards is trickier and often looks unattractive. Move deciduous trees or shrubs. Now is the time to do this task, provided the soil isn’t frozen or waterlogged. Resurface paths before plants start to grow and smother them. Here are your main tasks in the flower garden this month: Feed trees, shrubs and hedges with a slow-release fertiliser by lightly forking it into the soil surface. Feed roses with special rose feed or balanced fertiliser as they come into growth. Prune roses now to encourage strong new growth. Prune clematis - prune early-flowering varieties once their flowers have finished and summer-flowering ones before they start into active growth. If you have a rhododendron that needs a new lease of life, choose a frost-free day this month to cut the branches hard. Finish cutting back cornus and salix cultivars, and other shrubs grown for their colourful winter stems. Cut them right back to their bases to encourage new stem growth for next winter. Cut out the top rosette of leaves from mahonia shrubs after they have flowered, to encourage branching. Finish cutting back dead foliage from perennials and ornamental grasses to make way for new growth. Prune overwintered fuchsias back to one or two buds on each shoot. This will encourage a bushy growth habit. Prune winter-flowering jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) after flowering, to encourage new growth for next year’s blooms. Cut back the previous year’s growth to 5cm from the old wood. Trim winter-flowering heathers as the flowers disappear, to prevent the plants becoming leggy. Keep an eye out for slugs as the weather warms. Pay special attention to soft, new growth, which slugs love. Use nematodes for an effective organic control. Cut the old leaves off hellebores to remove any foliar diseases and make spring flowers more visible. Continue to deadhead winter pansies to stop them setting seed. This will encourage flushes of new flowers throughout the spring. Deadhead daffodils as the flowers finish and let the foliage die back naturally. Deadhead hydrangeas before new growth appears. Cut to about one third of last season’s growth. Plant native hedges to encourage wildlife. Here are your vegetable garden jobs for this month: Dig in green manures grown over the winter. Do this while stems are still soft. Dig compost, well-rotted manure or green waste into your vegetable beds to prepare for the growing season ahead. Dig in a 5cm (or more) layer when the soil becomes workable. Weed vegetable seed beds before adding the layer. Cover prepared soil with sheets of black plastic to keep it drier and warmer in preparation for planting. Weed and mulch asparagus beds. Asparagus has shallow roots so weed by hand to prevent damage. Trim, feed and protect plants in the fruit garden: Cut autumn-fruiting raspberry canes to the ground to stimulate new canes, which will fruit in the autumn. Cut the tips of summer-fruiting raspberry canes that have grown beyond the top of their supports; cut just above a bud. Feed blueberry plants with ericaceous plant fertiliser. Protect the blossoms of apricots, peaches and nectarines from frost with a screen or horticultural fleece. Mulch fruit trees with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Take care not to mound mulch up around tree trunks. Cover strawberries with a cloche to encourage earlier fruiting. Mulch rhubarb with a thick layer of well-rotted manure to keep it healthy and reduce moisture loss through the soil. Take care not to cover the crown, as this is where the growth happens. Here’s how to look after your lawn this March: Recut any lawn edges if necessary. Install lawn edging to make future maintenance easier. Mow your lawn if it needs it. Choose a dry day and set your blades higher than usual. Lay new turf if the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. Prepare soil for growing new lawn from seed. Doing this now allows it time to settle before sowing. Here are the other jobs to be getting on with this month: Install a new pond or water feature. Read up on how to plant up a pond to create a successful and attractive garden feature. Remove any pond netting left over from the autumn/winter. Get rid of slimy patches on patios and paving by scrubbing with a broom or blasting with a pressure washer. Install water butts for the season ahead. Position them under a downpipe to make the most of rainfall. Scrub watering cans with hot soapy wate to prevent fungal diseases. Build a compost bin before the growing season gets underway. If you already have one, check to see if there is any compost ready to use on vegetable beds. Move bags of compost into the greenhouse to warm up for a week or two before using for sowing. Create a comfrey bed to make your own organic fertiliser. Sow into a seedbed in an unused corner of the garden. Invest in a soil-testing kit if you don’t already know what type of soil you have. It will help you choose the right plants for your garden. Top up veg planters and raised beds with compost and good quality topsoil. Begin weeding as the weather warms - it’s easier to control weeds if you remove them while they’re still young. Check containers to ensure the soil hasn’t dried out. Top-dress containers by removing the top 2.5cm (1”) of soil, and replacing it with fresh compost. Start ventilating greenhouses and cold frames on warm sunny days. Don’t forget to move plants from the greenhouse to a cold frame for at least 7 days before planting out into the garden. This allows them to harden off. Give your wooden shed a spring clean before the sowing season really kicks off - you won’t regret it! Jobs to be getting on with from your armchair: Order annual bedding plants now, ready for beautiful containers and hanging baskets this year. Order fruit trees for planting this spring. If space is limited in your garden try growing dwarf fruit trees. Buy vegetable plants for a hassle-free start to your vegetable garden. Sort your seeds by sowing date, month by month, using our seed sowing times article as reference. Start a sowing and growing diary to keep track of which seeds you are sowing and when they were sown - it really helps later in the year. Consider using green waste to improve your soil; visit your local council’s website for information. March Gardening Jobs By mid-March, we’re ready to welcome the start of spring - a hopeful, happy time for us gardeners... March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Fiona Dwyer - Journalist, PR Consultant, DIY Your Biz PR Course Creator, Wife & Mum to two teenagers! SPRING....FINALLY! It’s March – which means we can finally say hello to Spring! Thank goodness! Are you looking forward to it as much as I am? I can’t wait! It’s been a dark, damp winter and I’m looking forward to longer days and some warmer weather. Soon, we’ll be waking to the dawn chorus, flowers will be popping up everywhere and we’ll rediscover that spring to our step! Brilliant! That means it’s time for a Spring clean, time to tidy the garden and time for me to stop wearing quite so many layers! WHAT CAN WE DO DURING LENT? Spring isn’t the only season in March – it’s also Lent. Are you thinking of giving something up – chocolate, cakes, smoking, alcohol? Even if you don’t follow Lenten traditions, it’s still a good time to consider stopping a bad habit. Or, as my Parish Priest always suggests, you might think of doing something positive, something that would make a difference to someone else’s life? You might spend more time with an elderly relative or some extra quality time with your children. Maybe do a good deed every day. It doesn’t have to be much – pay a compliment, smile at someone and say hello, hold a door open or give up your seat on the bus. Or perhaps do a good deed for the planet – remember to recycle, think about planting bee-friendly flowers, go on a beach clean – you get the idea. MOTHER’S DAY Of course, the 4th Sunday of Lent is always Mothering Sunday, which this year falls on March 27th. It’s the first Mother’s Day in 2 years without any Covid restrictions in place! It’s a special day to spoil all mothers (I’m hoping for a bit of that from my two!) so don’t let her cook dinner or do the washing up, flowers and chocolates also work well (just saying!) but most of all spend time together – it’s so precious and costs nothing. And if, like me, your mother has died, it’s also an extra special day for us to remember them and reflect on all the love, guidance and support they gave us. And finally, a Happy St. David’s Day on the 1st March to all you lovely Welsh people – and a Happy St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th to my fellow Irishmen and women. Have a great March everyone! Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR USEFUL NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police / Fire / Ambulance 999 Police (Non-emergencies) 101 Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 Child Line 0800 11 11 Electricity (Supply Failure) 0800 375 675 Gas (Emergencies) 0800 111 999 Water (Emergencies) 0845 124 24 24 HOSPITALS & HEALTH Castle Hill Hospital 01482 875 875 East Riding Community Hospital 01482 88 66 00 Hull Royal Infirmary 01482 328 541 NHS Direct 111 HELP & ADVICE Age UK East Riding 01482 86 91 81 Alzheimers Society 01482 211 255 Alcohol & Drug Advisory Service 01482 32 06 06 Case Lifelink 01482 329 614 Case Training 01482 320 200 Citizens Advice Bureau 01482 224 608 Cruse Bereavement Care 01482 56 55 65 Hull Rape Crisis 01482 329 990 Macmillan 01482 461154 Mencap 01482 211 473 NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 RSPCA (Animal Home) 01482 341 331 Relate Hull & East Yorkshire 01482 329 621 Samaritans 01482 323 456 Sight Support Hull & East Yorks 01482 342 297 Survivors Hull & East Riding 01482 22 66 77 TRANSPORT Bus Information (EYMS) 01482 59 29 29 Hull Trains 0345 071 0222 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950 Humberside Airport 01652 688 456 P & O Ferries (Reservations) 08716 64 64 64 Beverley Community Lift 01482 868 082 COUNCILS East Riding of Yorkshire Council 01482 393 939 Hull City Council 01482 300 300 Beverley Town Council 01482 874 096 Hedon Town Council 01482 898 428 Withernsea Town Council 01964 614 984 Cottingham Town Council 01482 847 623 Elloughton & Brough Town Council 01482 665 600 March 2022 Get Your Business Noticed

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