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‘, Welcome to the March edition of the magazine. I hope that all our readers and advertisers are looking forwar to the clocks going forward - it is always a time that makes me happy as we know that the lighter nights are an indicater of better weather. It is still very tough for everyone with the current economic climate and the fragile state of the planet - so please continue to use the local businesses, shops, tradesmen and services that advertise in the magazine - it really does help our local economy when you do. With all the bad news that we seem to be exposed too in the World and National News it has really lifted my spirits reading the positive article (on page 4) about the East Riding refuse collection lorries. They now all carry defibrillators - this is not only wonderful news but it will save lives too, and East Riding of Yorkshire leads the way on this! Congratulations to all involved in making this happen. We have more good news stories on pages 8 an 10 too. For all you people that love Gardening please check out the regular feature that has great advice on what you need to be doing this month in your garden. Finally we finish, as always, with Fiona Dwyer and her wise observations on life. 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 10 4 8 12
Local News 4 To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Life-saving defibrillators fitted to all East Riding bin lorries in UK first Andrew Fowler, refuse collection lorry driver and crew member, said: “I think it’s a good thing, especially in some rural areas we go to, there’s still some places that don’t have defibrillators, so I think it’s great for people to have access to these machines. “We are out everywhere, everyone can see us, I think it’s just an added extra to everything we do. “Hopefully we don’t have to use them but, obviously, if we do, we’re there and we’ll be able to offer support for anybody that needs them.” All drivers working for East Riding of Yorkshire Council receive annual first aid training which includes CPR, but all bin crews will be trained for this initiative. The defibrillators will all be maintained and serviced as part of regular checks to all council vehicles. The council is committed to the Vision Zero principle – that no road death or serious injury is acceptable and is committed to improving road safety, protecting lives, supporting residents, and making our communities safe. As a key member of the Safer Roads Humber Partnership, the council at the forefront of adopting new ways to improve road safety. In a pioneering project, life- saving defibrillators have been fitted to all bin collection lorries in the East Riding. Thought to be the first scheme of its kind in the UK, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has installed the machines to its entire fleet of refuse trucks in order to help if any medical emergencies occur while the bin crews are out and about on their rounds in the community. All 72 bin lorries now carry the defibrillators. That will increase to more than 80 with the roll-out of weekly brown bin food waste collections in the East Riding, which began in February. The council’s bin crews will receive training in CPR and how to use the defibrillators. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are portable devices that deliver an electric shock to the heart during sudden cardiac arrests to restore its normal rhythm. They are designed for public use in emergencies while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. They are easy to use, without training, and have been proved to increase patient survival rates by more than 70%. The innovative £60,000 project is being funded thanks to a Government grant the council received to improve road safety and reduce casualties. The council has partnered with Beverley-based company Act Fast First Aid to secure the defibrillators. The firm is also delivering bespoke training for the bin crews for free. The authority is in talks with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to try to arrange real-time tracking of its bin lorries, so the nearest trucks can be located quickly if a defibrillator is ever needed by first responders or local volunteers. Two of the council’s road safety vehicles have also been fitted with the equipment as they travel across the East Riding. Councillor Paul West, the council’s cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “We believe this is the first time in the UK that defibrillators have been fitted to bin lorries and I’m delighted the East Riding is leading the way. “Our bin lorries travel thousands of miles on their rounds each week, visiting some of the most rural and remote places in the East Riding, so they are perfect to carry these life-saving devices just in case they are needed. “I am particularly proud that all our bin crews will play a vital role in this project and will help to enhance our commitment to protecting lives, supporting residents and staff and make our communities safer.”
These days most homeown- ers suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where York- shire Loft Ladders come in. The company, based locally, offers homeowners the oppor- tunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains: ‘Our watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served trades- men so our customers are assured of the best job. Integ- rity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our busi- ness relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply would- n’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft! Home Improvements 5 Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you.
6 Literature To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy Half His Age follows Waldo, a disillusioned 17-year-old high school student. Living with her single mum, who bounces from man to man and struggles to hold down a job, Waldo works in Victoria’s Secret between school hours to sustain her online shopping addiction. Disillusioned with dating and disgusted by the boys in her year, Waldo becomes infatuated with her new creative writing teacher, Mr Korgy. A willing participant in Waldo’s misplaced desire, Mr Korgy is unhappy in his own way, mourning for the successful author career that never happened. The uncomfortable age-gap relationship is gross yet gripping, while the author’s tone is darkly comic and witty. The pacing is excellent – I read it in just two sittings – and the themes of power, grooming, class, desire and loneliness are deftly explored. ‘Lost Lambs’ by Madeline Cash Garnering early praise from Lena Dunham and Megan Nolan, Madeline Cash’s novel Lost Lambs is among 2026’s buzziest debuts. Combining a comic and wry tone with quirky characters that would be right at home in a Wes Anderson movie, it lives up to the hype. The slightly surrealist story follows the three Flynn daughters as they navigate the fallout of their parents opening up their marriage. The eldest, Abigail, is dating an older ex-solider nicknamed “war crimes Wes”; the middle-child, Louise, is accidentally entangled with a terrorist online; and the youngest, Harper, has been sent to a kids’ reform camp for sleuthing on the town’s corrupt citizens (and her own family). But it’s a domestic comedy with darkness at its heart. Paul Alabaster, the elusive and evil local billionaire, is as corrupt as his critics say. And, thanks to Harper never knowing when to quit, the Flynn’s become embroiled in a corporate March Books conspiracy caper. Exploring everything from grooming and religion to the online world and tech-bro culture, Cash’s novel is a wild ride – but, at its core, it’s about a family coming together against all odds. ‘Wants & Needs’ by Roxy Dunn Roxy Dunn’s follow-up to her debut, As Young As This (one of my favourite novels of 2024), Wants & Needs was released in January. An unconventional love story with comedic chops, the novel follows thirty-something Misty, who is recently single, on crutches after recovering from knee surgery and living back at home with her mother. Reluctantly thrown back into the dating world, she’s forced to navigate the world of apps, where she’s soon drawn to the older, handsome, charismatic and intelligent Christopher. The catch? He’s married with a child and in an open relationship. Faced with undeniable chemistry, she decides to explore the ‘ethical non-monogamy’ that Christopher is offering. Funny, witty and fast-paced, I tore through it on a Sunday afternoon. ‘Heart The Lover’ by Lily King A literary love story for those who don’t usually read romances, it begins with our unnamed narrator at college where she experiences first love, heartbreak, passion and intimate friendship in the orbit of fellow students Sam and Yash. But this isn’t your average campus story. Decades later, the protagonist is married with two young children, having achieved her dream of being a successful author. But when an old lover comes calling, she’s sent spiralling back into the past. Saying anything else would ruin the pure delight of reading the novel – but be prepared to cry. A meditation on the passing off time, coming- of-age and mortality, the literary references throughout give it extra appeal for book lovers.
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8 Local News To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk The RaisE Business Centre in Goole, owned and operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has welcomed a local business, Corgi & Cream, as its new on-site café tenant. Corgi & Cream is serving freshly prepared food for businesses, visitors and the wider Goole community, Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3pm. The café is run by young local entrepreneurs Zack and Billie and provides a range of sandwiches in freshly-baked bread, wraps, pastries and pies. It also provides soup and slow-cooked meats and well as Yorkshire pudding wraps and jacket potatoes and salads made using local produce. Corgi & Cream will provide all the catering for events held at RaisE Business Centre, offering Goole Business Centre welcomes new café serving local Yorkshire produce a convenient, high-quality food option for meetings, workshops and larger business events. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been providing business accommodation since 1998, at facilities across the East Riding, including in Goole. The centres offer office and workshop space for start-ups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on flexible lease terms. The centres allow businesses to adapt to changing needs, including downsizing or expanding without penalties. They can also use other centres within the portfolio or relocate by giving one month’s notice. Councillor Anne Handley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader said “It’s great to see a new local business come to the RaisE Business Centre. We are proud to support a business-friendly environment in our region and to support communities to thrive.” Amanda Hoggart, Business Centre Manager, RaisE Business Centre, said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Corgi & Cream to RaisE Business Centre. This is a fantastic addition for our tenants and visitors, and it also creates a new food destination for the wider community. Their focus on quality, value and local Yorkshire produce makes them a perfect fit for RaisE. We encourage businesses, visitors and local residents to stop by and give Corgi & Cream a warm welcome.” More information about RaisE business centre, and the café, can be found at https:// investeastyorkshire.co.uk/ business_centre/raise-business- centre/
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10 Local News To contact Telephone: 01964 552 470 • Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk Adult social care teams support thousands of people across the East Riding through care services, tailored support and by working closely with partners in the sector. Over the past few months, East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been gathering feedback on services through a ‘Have Your Say’ survey which gave residents the chance to share their opinions and influence how services are designed and delivered. The survey, which was followed closely by focus groups made up of a selection of those who completed the survey, will be used to shape upcoming adult social care strategies, ensuring services meet local needs now and in the years to come. In order to strengthen the response from the public, the Residents invited to attend in person events to shape the future of adult social care team will be hosting a series of in person consultation events which can be attended by anyone who would like to take part. The consultation events will provide a public forum for discussion on important adult social care matters such as service delivery and developments to come in the future. The events also allow for transparency and accountability, with feedback and next steps provided to all those who attend. Upcoming consultation events across the East Riding will take place in Beverley, Goole, Hornsea, Driffield, Withernsea, Haltemprice and Bridlington between Monday, 23 and Friday 27 March. Councillor Jonathan Owen, cabinet member for adult social care and health at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: ‘’The in-person consultation events will help to shape the future of adult social care in the East Riding. ‘’This project is key to gathering insights on future priorities, transforming the delivery of services.’’ Attendance must be confirmed prior to arrival, to book a place and find out dates, times and locations of the events, visit: www.eryc.link/asc-events or call 01482 393939. The adult social care vision is to create a system that promotes independence and wellbeing, delivers the right support, at the right time, in the right place and works in partnership with individuals, families, and communities. To find out more about adult social care at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, visit: Adult social care
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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 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 need supporting this year, put them in now, so plants can grow up through them. Adding supports after is trickier and often looks bad. 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. 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 (below) 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 (above) 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. March Jobs
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