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ISSUE 167 April 2024 Covering: Goole, Howden & surrounding areas GET YOUR BUSINESS SEEN ADVERTISE MONTHLY FROM AS LITTLE AS £40 NO VAT
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Welcome to the April 2024 edition of the DNfourteen magazine - Isn’t it nice that the clocks have changed and we are getting the lighter nights - it’s always a sign that it will soon be Summer. We have some interesting articles and features in this months edition ranging from a delicious recipe for Mushroom Lasagne which I am looking forward tocooking for my Vegetarian friends the next time I have a girlie night in. East Riding Council have launched their Do It For East Yorkshire Grants for 2024 (see page 4) I am sure there are a lot of groups and schemes that would benefit from a little financial help in and around Goole. We take a look at York - our close neighbour and always a great day out for the family - I never tire of visiting as there is so much to do and see no matter what time of year I visit. We have all the usual Gardening tips on page 12 and so much more. As usual we finish with Fiona Dwyer’s column. Please use the advertisers in the magazine they are all local and offer great services and products and it does make a difference to our local economy. Until the next edition please stay safe. Jane Editor Please note that whilst we take care to be accurate, no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the content of this magazine be incorrect. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Published by DNfourteen Magazine. Printed by DaltonSpire Ltd. 3 Welcome to DNfourteen Magazine To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk 6 10 12
Local News 4 Do It For East Yorkshire Community Grants 2024 The Do It For East Yorkshire Community Grant 2024 is now open to voluntary and community groups in the East Riding, as well as Town and Parish Councils. Grants are available for amounts between £1,500 and £5,000 per group, and up to £10,000 for capital projects. Applications need to be made by 30 September 2024 and projects delivered by 31 December 2024. This grant specifically supports activity that will allow community activities to improve health and wellbeing; improve access to local resources and services; and reduce social isolation. The fund will also support activity that will enhance pride of place to contribute to better use of community services, and it encourages pilot projects to trial their future potential as sustainable activities. The fund is to help support new or additional activity, rather than activity that already exists. Between 2021 and March 2023, the Do It For East Yorkshire Community Grant (DIFEY) awarded grants to 172 projects, with a total of over £500,000 going to East Riding community groups, and Town and Parish Councils. These awards saw over 25,000 people attending projects funded through the Do It For East Yorkshire Community Grant and, since April 2023, a further 91 projects have been awarded, totalling over £300,000. Grants have been awarded for projects and activities including one-off new community events, lunch clubs, welcoming place activities, activity groups, youth initiatives, and enhancements to green spaces. Applications can be made now to the following themes: l Supporting cultural, heritage or arts activities l Supporting social infrastructure, community projects and volunteering l Supporting infrastructure improvements to increase accessibility l Supporting activity and improvements which ‘design out crime’. Funding can be awarded for activities which: are new events and festivals (including insurance, licenses, and road closures) improve access to services are community activities, such as a lunch club, activity groups focus on encouraging people to join community activities. require sessional staff (reasonable costs) encourage local people to get more involved in an organisation include the purchase of small equipment for project activity encourage volunteering include activities for young people include outdoor and green space activity need match funding to assist with the delivery of commuted sums activity. are welcoming place activity (activity must be regular, venues can also claim a contribution towards their energy costs, costs of running activity and food/drink costs). For full details of who can apply, and hints and tips for completing applications, visit https://www. doitforeastyorkshire.co.uk/ The first step is to complete an Expression of Interest form, which will be checked for eligibility. Organisations needing advice and guidance about setting up as an organisation, having appropriate governance in place (constitution, risk assessments, safeguarding policies etc), running events, or licenses should visit https://how- todoitforeastyorkshire.org/ Once online, they can sign up and fill in the information to help the council understand their group’s structure and future needs. Their answers will help shape the best possible support from the council for the vital services such organisations provide to East Riding communities. The council will then keep them updated with what it has done with the information and any next steps. To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Multi-regional Satellite & Motorised Dish Specialist CCTV Sky, Freesat & Aerial Installation Phone Extensions 10% OAP Discount TV Brackets Fitted CALL JAMIE 07857 954760 localaerials@hotmail.com
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6 Days Out To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk As soon as you set foot in the charming city of York, you will realise just how special it is. It dates back almost 2,000 years and is bursting with history and culture. The city was founded by the ancient Romans, who named it Eboracum, in 71 CE. Even though there is not much left from that time period today, the Roman Fortress wall is one of the city’s most iconic sights and a great place to start your visit. Despite the fact that the Romans left their mark on the city, York is undoubtedly most associated with the Vikings, who invaded the city in 866 and gave it the new name, Jorvik. Today, York widely celebrates its Viking past, and links to its Norse heritage can be found everywhere. A visit to the immersive Jorvik Viking Centre is perfect for any history buffs who want to take a step back in time and learn what everyday life was like for the Vikings. If the Jorvik Centre is not Viking enough for you, then make sure you plan your trip for February, so that you can attend the annual Jorvik Festival. The largest Viking festival in Europe, the festival includes walking tours, expert talks, craft workshops and market stalls, as well as living history events. Aside from the city’s Viking links, it is impossible to walk around York and not notice the sheer beauty of its architecture. The city is Aside from the city’s Viking links, it is impossible to walk around York and not notice the sheer beauty of its architecture. The city is home to York Minster, which is not only one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe, but also a breath-taking example of Gothic architecture. Meanwhile, Clifford’s Tower, the medieval fortress that has recently been refurbished with new walkways, stairways and a new roof deck, offers visitors stunning panoramic views of the city, and is just a 15-minute walk from the cathedral. A trip to York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the iconic Shambles. One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe, with overhanging buildings and cobbled stress, the Shambles is home to a number of York’s independent businesses including The York Ghost Merchants, a popular souvenir shop. Speaking of ghosts, York is considered to be one of the world’s most haunted cities. If you like bloody tales of gore, murder and more, then take one of the many eerie ghost tours that the city has to offer - these walking tours are ideal for those with limited time who still want to see as much of the city as possible. York is also a dream destination for food lovers, serving up delicious cuisines from all over the world. Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch spot, a cosy family-run cafe, or upscale dining. the city has something to offer everyone. You can find a variety of stalls serving delicious street food at the Shambles Market, which is ideal for people who are always on the go. If you have a sweet tooth, A trip to York’s Chocolate Story is a must. Spending A Day Out In York
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8 Literature YOU ARE HERE by David Nicholls As a long-time fan of Nicholls’ writing, I had huge expectations for this book and it absolutely delivered. Michael and Marnie are two lonely people who meet on a coast-to-coast hike. Both come with a lot of baggage, but as they walk, they begin to open up to each other and develop a tentative friendship. I’m calling it now - this will undoubtedly be one of my best books of 2024. MRS QUINN’S RISE TO FAME by Olivia Ford Seventy-something Jenny Quinn and her husband have agreed it’s time to slow down, but when the opportunity to appear on TV show Britain Bakes comes up, she can’t turn it down. This warm-hearted book is full of delicious descriptions of food, and a powerful message about it never being too late to try new things. THE DUBROVNIK BOOK CLUB by Eva Glyn In a tiny bookshop in Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town, a book club begins… Newly arrived on the sun-drenched shores of Croatia, Claire Thomson’s life is about to change forever when she starts working at a local bookshop. With her cousin Vedran, employee Luna and Karmela, a professor, they form an unlikely book club. But when their first book club pick – an engrossing cosy crime – inspires them to embark upon an investigation that is close to the group’s heart, they quickly learn the value of keeping their new-found friends close as lives and stories begin to entwine… New books for April THE COLLAPSING WAVE by Doug Johnstone Six months since the earth- shattering events of The Space Between Us, the revelatory hope of the aliens’ visit has turned to dust and the creatures have disappeared into the water off Scotland’s west coast. Teenager Lennox and grieving mother Heather are being held in New Broom, a makeshift US military base, the subject of experiments, alongside the Enceladons who have been captured by the authorities. Ava, who has given birth, is awaiting the jury verdict at her trial for the murder of her husband. And MI7 agent Oscar Fellowes, who has been sidelined by the US military, is beginning to think he might be on the wrong side of history. When alien Sandy makes contact, Lennox and Heather make a plan to escape with Ava. All three of them are heading for a profound confrontation between the worst of humanity and a possible brighter future, as the stakes get higher for the alien Enceladons and the entire human race… HAGSTONE by Sinéad Gleeson When artist Nell is commissioned to create a piece for a mysterious community of women called the Inions (old Irish for ‘daughters’) who live on an isolated island, she uncovers some of their shocking practices. A hugely atmospheric novel, with sensuous descriptions of the landscape that are so beautiful, you’ll picture yourself there. THE SLEEPWALKERS by Scarlett Thomas After a chaotic wedding, Evelyn and Richard find themselves the only guests at a small Greek beach resort where a couple tragically drowned the previous summer. As Evelyn tries to piece together what happened, events take a more sinister turn. Told mostly through notes and letters, this original thriller has plenty of surprises. To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk
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10 Recipe A simple dish to make that is great for sharing with friends, just add a big salad and some wine or beers to accompany it. Serves 6 Prep 30 mins Cook 1 hour Ingredients 30g dried porcini mushrooms 500ml double cream 500ml vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 750g flat mushrooms, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 egg 10 large fresh lasagne sheets (or 15 small sheets) 25g butter, softened 150g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated Method 1 Pour boiling water over the porcini to just cover. Put the cream, stock and bay leaf in a large pan, bring to a simmer, then cook until reduced by half. Remove the porcini, leave to cool a little, then squeeze dry and finely chop. Pour the porcini soaking liquid into the cream through a sieve, and cook until thickened to the consistency of double cream. Remove the bay. 2 Cook the flat mushrooms and porcini in the oil in a pan until browned. Stir in the parsley and set aside to cool. 3 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pour the porcini cream into a blender, whizz, add the egg and whizz again. Boil the pasta for 1-2 mins and drain really well. Brush a baking dish (about 20 x 30cm) with butter and add one layer of pasta, cutting the sheets if you need to. Ladle the porcini cream over, then sprinkle with parmesan. 4 Scatter with the mushroom mix, then add another pasta sheet. Continue layering pasta with cream, cheese and mushrooms, finishing with pasta topped with cream and cheese – you’ll need about 4-5 layers. Bake for 30 mins, or until bubbling and golden brown. PER SERVING 716 kcals, fat 61g, saturates 36g, carbs 21g, fibre 2g, protein 17g, salt 0.8g To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Easy Mushroom Lasagne
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Gardening 12 To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk This month’s timely tips. Flowers Sow hardy annuals, such as love- in-a-mist and pot marigolds, as well as native wildflowers, into gaps in borders. Enjoy instant colour by planting primulas and polyanthus in pots and at the front of borders. Protect the new shoots of hostas, delphiniums, lupins and other vulnerable plants from slugs and snails. Continue deadheading spring bulbs and bedding, so they don’t waste energy setting seed. Plant pineapple lily (eucomis) bulbs in pots for exotic-looking summer flowers. Sow sweet peas at the base of supports, and transplant those sown in autumn into their final positions. Spray the new leaves of disease- prone roses with fungicide to control mildew, rust and blackspot. Take basal cuttings from clumps of perennials, such as delphiniums, campanulas and lupins. Prune hydrangeas, cutting back the old stems to a healthy shoot lower down. Reinvigorate mature clumps of hardy perennials, such as hostas, asters and daylilies, by dividing and replanting. Sow sunflowers in a sunny, open site, then water regularly and protect seedlings from slugs and snails. Check for aphids on roses and rub them off before they develop into major infestations. Add aquatic plants, such as waterlilies and irises, to garden ponds. Vegetables April is a busy time in the veg garden, as lots of seeds can be sown this month. Now that the days are longer and warmer, you can start sowing some crops, such as carrots or peas, outside. More tender crops like aubergines and courgettes, still need to be sown under glass, either in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill. You can also plant out potatoes, as well as onions sets, shallots and garlic and Jerusalem artichokes. Aubergines, chillies and tomatoes This is the last chance to sow aubergines, chillies and tomatoes, which need a long growing season to do well. If you only want a few plants, you can wait until May and buy plants at the garden centre. Beetroot Beetroot is an easy crop to grow, making it ideal for beginners. It will grow in any fertile, well drained soil and also does well in containers. Follow the spacing on the packet and thin the seedlings to about 10cm when they are around 3cm high. Harvest when the beets have reached golf ball size. Carrots Sow carrots on well-prepared soil that is free of stones – stony soil results in forked carrots. At this time of year, it is a good idea to protect against carrot fly, by putting up a barrier around the crop. Celeriac Celeriac needs a long growing season for an autumn/winter harvest, so sow now, under cover. Transfer the seedlings to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Lettuce Lettuce is best sown under April Jobs
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14 Fiona’s Word Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband. SPRING IS HERE Thank goodness, Spring is finally here – and now that the clocks have sprung forward, we’ve got longer and lighter evenings to look forward to. Doesn’t it make the world of difference when the sun shines and it stays dry for the whole day? I’ll be able to get my washing out on the line (I know I’m not the only one thinking this!) and we’ll be able to really start tidying up the garden after the winter. We’ve already made a start, but there’s always so much more to do! I’m also looking forward to our first ‘pizza oven’ night of the year in the outdoor kitchen my husband built us. I’m going to have to refresh my memory on my pizza dough recipe. If you’ve got a tried and tested one, you must let me know. INCREASE IN VISITORS TO CANCER SUPPORT WEBSITES AFTER KATE’S DIAGNOSIS I think we were all shocked to hear the Princess of Wales speak out about her cancer diagnosis and subsequent preventative treatment, particularly so soon after the King’s diagnosis. But since sharing her story, cancer charities have reported an increase in visitors seeking information on their websites. In the first 48 hours since Kate broadcast her message, Macmillan Cancer Support said they had nearly 100,000 visitors, which was 10% higher than the same time last year. Cancer Research UK saw a similar surge in traffic to its website while NHS England also reported a spike in visits to its online cancer page. Raising awareness of the symptoms is absolutely vital in the fight against this horrible disease and the earlier the diagnosis, the better. So please visit your GP if you’re not sure about something that’s different and if you are called for any routine screenings, make sure you keep your appointment. It could save your life. Wishing Charles, Kate and all those who are being treated for cancer a full and speedy recovery. Have a great April everyone. Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR EMERGENCY NUMBERS NORTHERN POWER GRID 24 hour 0800 375675 GAS 24 hour escape calls 0800 111999 GOOLE POLICE STATION 0845 6060222 YORKSHIRE WATER 24 hours 0845 1242424 DENTISTS DENTAL SURGERY Clifton Gdns 01405 762300 GOOLE CITY HEALTH DENTAL 01405 752902 YOUNGS DENTAL PRACTICE Snaith 01405 861600 SNAITH DENTAL CARE 01405 86149 DOCTORS BARTHOLOMEW MEDICAL GROUP 01405 767711 HOWDEN MEDICAL CENTRE 01430 430318 MONTAGUE MEDICAL CENTRE 01405 726140 HOSPITALS & HEALTH GOOLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL 01405 720720 SCUNTHORPE GENERAL HOSPITAL 01724 282282 HELP & ADVICE ALCOHOL & DRUG SERVICE 01405 608210 BOOTHFERRY ACCESS ADVISORY GROUP 763428 BOOTHFERRY GINGERBREAD 01405 763138 USEFUL NUMBERS BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 01430 430462 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 0300 3300888 CRUSE Bereavement Care 01405 767676 GOOLE & DISTRICT RSPCA 07599 087527 GOOLE & DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPERS 769855 HOME-START family support 01405 769966 THE GOOLE GO FAR 01405 780344 KINGSWAY CHILDREN’S CENTRE 01405 761287 RELATE 01482 329621 WRVS 01405 769133 POST OFFICES EASTRINGTON VILLAGE SHOP & PO 01430 410294 HOOK PO & VILLAGE STORE 01405 769646 HOWDEN POST OFFICE 01430 430320 GOOLE POST OFFICE 01405 763467 OLD GOOLE POST OFFICE 01405 762995 RAWCLIFFE VILLAGE NEWS & PO 01405 839361 RAWCLIFFE BRIDGE POST OFFICE 01405 839330 LIBRARIES GOOLE Carlisle Street, Goole 01405 762187 HOWDEN The Shire Hall 01430 430378 SNAITH 27 Market Place 01405 860096 To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk
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