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Welcome to the April edition of the DNfourteen magazine. I hope that you are all well and enjoying Spring and the better weather and lighter nights. I would urge all our local readers to support the “Save Goole & District Hospital” march - I am going with my husband and the grandchildren and I look forward to seeing some of you there on 13th April - We need to make our voices heard otherwise we will lose our wonderful hospital. We have a round up of the best New Books for you to read this April on page 6 - which includes the new Anne Tyler book ‘Three days in June’ which I am looking forward to reading - I do like a good novel. We have an update from Jonathan Evison our Police and Crime Commissioner on page 10. We have a list of seasonal foods for you all to try out on page 8 - in the Cream of the Crop feature!! For all you people that love Gardening please check out the article on what to plant in April - I have already started to plant some veggies myself - so, watch this space! 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 economy. 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 4 8 10 12
Local News 4 To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Goole Museum Open Art Exhibition array of talent and creativity. ‘’Each piece tells a unique story and reflects the vibrant spirit of our community. ‘’We invite everyone to explore the exhibition and be inspired by the incredible works on display.’’ The Goole Museum’s Open Art exhibition will be open to the public until Saturday 31 May. Goole Museum’s 11th annual open art exhibition, a new, must-see collection of artworks which celebrates local artistry and creativity, is now open to the public. There is a wealth of artistic talent in and around Goole and the museum have some wonderful artworks on display this year which have been created by the public. Whether visitors are looking for inspiration or simply wanting to come along to appreciate the art, the exhibition has something for everyone with a huge variety in styles and mediums. Standards have been high in previous years, and, with a record number of entries, this year is no exception. Selections for this year’s exhibition were made by local artists Rich and Lou Duffy- Howard. This includes entries that were selected from the participants of Goole Museum’s young artist workshops, which took place during the February half term. Within the exhibition there is everything from traditional landscapes, abstract art, portraits, textiles, sculptures and much more. For some visitors it could be a fantastic opportunity to purchase a locally created, original piece of art for themselves or someone special. This year Goole Museum are running the ‘people’s choice’ vote, in which visitors will be able to vote for their favourite work of art. The winner will receive a prize and the opportunity to have their own exhibition in the community display area. Dr Alex Ombler, curator at Goole Museum said: ‘’We are thrilled to unveil this new art exhibition, which showcases a diverse Services at Goole & District Hospital are currently under threat. Please join us at a public march through Goole town on Sunday 13th April. We will leave the Market Hall Precinct at 12 noon, going down Pasture Road, Westfield Avenue and finishing at the hospital. Please tell all your friends and family and join us at any point on the route. Your support is invaluable. Save-Goole-Hospital-Action-Group Save Goole Hospital – We need your support!
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Main Character by Lizzie Frainier In her first book, writer Lizzie Frainier is asking whether romcoms prepare us for the good, the bad and the disconcerting of dating? When Lizzie was offered the chance to take part in a The Holiday-style festive house swap for a travel feature on The Telegraph, she knew she had to do it for the plot. But in reality, things don’t always end with a happily ever after. Or at least the one you might have expected. From falling for the emotionally unavailable ‘cool boy’ at school to receiving hideous dating app messages, and succumbing to the magnetic pull of a situationship to riding the incomparable high of an instant connection, Lizzie shares her experiences of the intensity of falling in love, the heartbreak of falling out of it and the friendships that have seen her through it all. Charting a decade of electric first dates, meaningful encounters and lessons learned along the way, Main Character is an open-hearted celebration of romcoms and the many ways in which love can show up in our lives. Onyx Storm by Rebecce Yarros The end of this month sees the release of the third book in Rebecca Yarros’s global phenomena Fourth Wing and Iron Flame series. After nearly 18 months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. The April Reads battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves – her dragons, her family, her home and Xaden. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. Three Days In June by Anne Tyler This is one of the loveliest books we’ve read in a while. A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances, Anne Tyler’s latest begins on the day before Gail’s daughter’s wedding – and things are not going well. First, she loses her job. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret… As the big day dawns, the exes can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to go their separate ways again. But more trouble looms, as all the questions about the future of the happy couple have stirred up the past for Gail… 6 Literature To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk
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8 Food & Drink To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk APRIL FRUIT Whether you fancy a warming crumble or more savoury dishes, rhubarb covers all the bases. It’s to die for when coupled with fresh mackerel or roast pork and can also be easily whipped into a batch of spiced chutney, which goes equally well with gammon. VEGETABLES A tasty veggie appetiser is asparagus. Great fried, boiled or steamed, it’s well suited to risotto or fettuccine, or can simply be smothered in butter and freshly ground black pepper. Broccoli is packed with nutrients and can be rustled up in any number of ways, be it as part of a roast, in a stir-fry or raw. You can officially do away with the onslaught of roast potatoes and make way for some Jersey Royals, a much lighter alternative that will really get you in the mood for spring. You can also root up further fresh veg with radishes – fiery in flavour and striking in colour, these little beauties will help jazz up your salads no end. Speaking of which, lettuce and salad leaves will now be doing their thing too, paving the way for some lighter, healthier and more refreshing options for the forthcoming summer. A particularly peppery take on this is rocket, which is a rich source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C and can replace basil in pesto or make a bed for grilled fish and poultry. You can even go under the sea for a touch of samphire. With its crisp texture and salty flavour, it grows in abundance on shorelines and can be treated in the same way as asparagus by being dipped in melted butter. Finally, watercress will serve you well in game dishes, its mustardy flavour complementing the rich meat perfectly, as well as making for a wonderfully peppery soup. FISH Cockles and crabs are the catch of the month in April. The former make for a popular seaside snack and go splendidly in a seafood pie, while the latter is up there with lobster whether hot or c old, in a salad, soup or soufflé. The mild, sweet flavour of plaice is just as delicious. Unfortunately it is heavily overfished and can be quite pricey, but if you can find some that is sustainably sourced and don’t mind splashing out, you’ll be laughing. Much like langoustine, prawns are a joy to eat and dissect and are among the most versatile seafood around. Give them a whirl in a stir-fry, salad or fish pie, or get messy eating them by hand. Rich in oils and incredibly versatile is salmon, which is simply sumptuous when smoked with lemon juice or served as a classic dish such as salmon-en-croûte or salmon tart. MEAT What wood pigeons lack in size, they more than make up for in flavour. Widely considered as the tastiest pigeon, two birds will make for a sizeable main course. While young ones are tender enough to be roasted, their older counterparts should ideally be braised or stewed to ensure they are equally enjoyable.
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YOUR POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER JONATHAN EVISON I’m pleased to bring you the latest update from my office on the work we are doing to improve community safety in the East Riding. As we move through 2025, we are looking at more initiatives to prevent young people from falling into the criminal justice system by providing positive opportunities for them to get involved in. Please follow us on social media and subscribe to My Community Alert to be notified of the work we are doing in your area. HumbersidePCC opcchumberside HumbersidePCC www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk It is with reluctance we must raise local council tax, especially with living costs remaining high, but I have a responsibility to keep your force efficient and effective and it is overwhelmingly the view of the public for me to maintain officer numbers, which has left me with little option but to increase the precept in line with government recommendations. Even with the £13.99 increase (based on a band D property), there will still be considerable monies drawn from reserves and the Force needing to make ambitious savings I asked Chief Constable Judi Heaton to give me her plans to continue to improve the service based on this increase and she has committed to the following: In my original statement, I committed to not reducing police officer numbers in the coming year. We have worked hard to drive up officer numbers and I will ensure improved performance in the priority areas you have identified. COUNCIL TAX PRECEPT Renewed focus on visible policing Increase the number of specialists to address fraud offences Continue to pursue offenders through Operation Shield in order to disrupt and dismantle organised crime Invest in Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology to ensure enhanced coverage on our roads 10
In recent months, my Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Leo Hammond, has been meeting with Goole Town Council and local councillors to discuss Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the town centre. After separate discussions with the Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the councils ASB teams, the Police are now able to access the CCTV camera footage situated in the town centre directly at the Police Station to better help patrol the area. I would encourage everyone to report ASB on every occasion. If the Police and Council aren’t aware of it happening, we cannot work in partnership to tackle it. Humberside Police is recognised as the best performing force in the country, with the highest number of police officers in over a decade, and I want to reassure you that the resources are available to help tackle issues affecting our communities. Leo has also met with the Hull and Humber Chamber of Trade in Goole, who have expressed concerns regarding ASB and shop thefts. We are currently considering the implementation of a forensic property marking system that has been highly successful in rural communities for preventing farm thefts. It is currently being used in London to tackle retail crime and shops that are using it have seen reductions of 60- 70% in shop lifting. This is something we are really keen to use in our region and I will keep you updated as the project progresses. Community Safety Fund To date, £1.75m of funding has been committed to the Community Safety Fund to support projects that impact on crime and community safety at the local level. These projects cover a broad range from CCTV or security fencing, right through to youth diversionary activities. A further £1.6m of funding is now available, increasing the overall investment to £3.35m since it’s launch in May 2022. The deadline for applications is 4 June 2025 23:59. Speed Indicator Devices Grant Scheme Following a successful pilot in 2024/25, I am delighted to announce the SID Grant Scheme has been extended to enable projects to be delivered by the end of March 2026. Grant funding is available to Town and Parish Councils, as well as other voluntary and community sector organisations, to enable the installation of additional Speed Indicator Devices to reduce instances of speeding and improve road safety across the Humber. Speed Indicator Devices offer traffic management solutions which reduce vehicle speeds and create safer and cleaner roads. These electric signs display a speed or message when triggered by vehicles travelling at excessive speeds. To find out more about both funding opportunities, please visit the grant funding section of my website. GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES NOW LIVE TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND SHOP THEFT IN GOOLE Following the success of my Community Safety Fund (CSF) and Speed Indicator Devices (SID) Grant Schemes to date, I am pleased to announce the launch of Round 6 of the CSF and the extension of the SIDs Grant Scheme until March 2026. 11
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Find It In DNfourteen Magazine 13 Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. crop. You can sow them direct outside, but they are a favourite snack for mice – if these are a problem, sow them indoors and plant the plants outside when they are 15cm tall. Alternatively, sow in guttering and transplant the whole row of seedlings into a trench when they’re ready. Radish This fast-growing crop is easy to grow and is a good ‘catch crop’, growing on empty ground that is waiting for other crops, or between slower growing crops. Sow direct outside, every three to four weeks, for a continuous supply throughout summer. Spinach Spinach can be sown directly outside in April; if it’s chilly, cover with fleece. Spinach needs lots of moisture and protection from slugs and snails. Swiss chard Swiss chard is a beautiful crop for a sunny or partially shaded spot and can be sown directly outside in April. Turnip Turnips are also quick-growing. Harvest them when young, when they are golf ball size, or eat the leaves as greens. Keep well watered. l Chimneys Swept from £50 l Log Burner Sweep & Service £80 l Log Burner Servicing & Repairs l HETAS Approved Sweep l Open Fires l Chimney Surveys l Stove Fittings Arranged l Bird Nests Removed l Cowls Fitted l Safe Systems of Work Implemented on All Jobs Chimney Sweep Est. 2014 Paul Dobson Tel: 07961 708 669 Email: crosssolutions@yahoo.co.uk Cross Solutions 17 Springfield Avenue • Brough • HU15 1BU ALL TREE & LANDSCAPING WORK UNDERTAKEN EMERGENCY CALLOUTS AVAILABLE TREE AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES ALL TREES AND HEDGES LANDSCAPE SERVICES Fencing Turfing Patios & Paths Stoning/Decorative Gravel T: 0800 2461262 M: 07464 154862 Pruned Trimmed Removed Shaped Lowered Diseased Limb Removal Stumps Removed
14 The Last Word To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband. Spring is finally here! I love Spring. In fact, it’s probably my favourite season! Now that the clocks have gone forward we have brighter evenings and there’s real warmth when the sun shines. In winter, I always want to hibernate. In Spring, there are so many possibilities! My gym activity has been a bit sporadic of late, so it’s time to get back into action! I’m also taking on a brand new project (in addition to my current PR and coaching business) which I’m very excited about – but I’ll tell you more about that in my next column in May! What are your Spring goals this year? A new fitness routine, a new healthy eating plan – or a change in career? Whatever it is, set yourself up for success. Break your goals down into manageable steps so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. And don’t forget to celebrate small wins along the way. It’s these that help keep the momentum going. Good luck! I’ve discovered Vinted! I know, I know! I’m pretty late to the party, but oh my goodness! So many people have mentioned it, I thought I’d try it out – and I think I’ve made about £40 so far! I am so chuffed!!! If, like me, your wardrobe needs a good declutter, now is the time! I have so many clothes I don’t wear anymore. They are all perfectly good, so I just end up keeping them – but for what? Getting rid of things is so therapeutic. It’s good for the soul. I can still bag up clothes for my favourite charity shops, but I love that I can also sell some of them on Vinted. I get such a buzz when I get a notification that something has been sold! It’s like Bob the Builder always says (I assume he still does – I haven’t watched him in a while!)……. reduce, reuse, recycle. If something isn’t sparking joy in your life anymore (aka Marie Kondo-style decluttering), pass it on to someone else who will love it instead. Happy Easter And finally, I just want to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Easter. May it be a time of joy, rest and precious moments with your family, friends and loved ones. Whatever this season means for you - whether it’s a chance to slow down, reflect on the joy of the Resurrection or simply indulge in some well- earned chocolate - I hope it’s everything you need it to be. I’m crossing my fingers for some sunshine so we can fire up the pizza oven and enjoy the garden! There’s something special about good food, fresh air and great company. However you’re celebrating, make sure you take some time for yourself too. You deserve it! Have a great month everyone. Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR
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