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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 Hello and welcome to the June edition of the magazine. I hope that all our readers and advertisers have had a wonderful May - I am sure it has been a very memorable month for all you Hull City supporters (UTT)! We have certainly had some exceptionally warm weather - let’s hope that it’s a sign that it’s going to be a long hot Summer this year. It is still very tough for households and businesses with the current economic climate and the never ending price rises in almost everything!! So, with that in mind please can I urge you all to 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. The Technology page with Helen Gill offers insights into the latest trends from the digital world. We also have a great article for your enjoyment in the House and Home Feature where we take a look at extensions and the implications of size. We also have our usual round up of all the New Books to read this month. We have our regular Motoring Column which takes a look at new data that suggests that cars are living longer. Also check out the Health and Wellbeing section for some surprising news. Check out the What’s On and competition pages if you love The Cinema as we are giving away tickets to Cineworld at Kingswood. In Sarah Kings’ monthly Gardening column she takes a broad look at Gardening. The Food & Drink section has some delicious recipes for you to try at home and also looks at Beetroot. As usual we finish with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘Food for thought’. Until the next edition please look after yourselves. Jane Editor © Dalton Spire Limited 2026. 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: Frances Round. Distribution Manager: Phil Hiscott. Finance Manager: JP Kinnersley. Designers: Mervyn King, Adam Jacobs. Photography: Clash Pix. Contributors: Fiona Dwyer, Sarah King, Rebekah Robinson, Helen Gill, Hugo G Salochin, Erkan Sahindal, Chris Warkup. How To Contact Us: - T: 01964 552 470 • E: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk 4 22 18 30 3 6 27 20 32 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470
Technology News Celebrating Stories There’s something special about stories that stay with us long after childhood. I think a lot of my own love of storytelling and connection to people probably comes from my dad. He has always been brilliant at telling stories usually to make people laugh or share memories about Hull from years gone by, including memories when he played football at Boothferry Park in the 60s. Growing up around those conversations reminded me how important it is to have pride in our own stories, our communities, and the places connected to our memories. I’ve always loved speaking to people, hearing their stories, and learning more about them. Whether through creativity, business, education, or everyday conversations, storytelling has a way of bringing people together and helping us better understand the world around us. The way we share stories may have changed over time, but storytelling itself has always remained part of being human. From spoken stories passed between generations to books, radio, television, film, podcasts, gaming, social media, and now immersive digital experiences, we have more ways than ever to hear and share stories. Yet the heart of storytelling remains the same connection, imagination, emotion, and curiosity. That is one of the reasons The Big Malarkey Festival feels so important. Returning to East Park from 15–21 June, with the main family festival taking place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, the festival brings together families, authors, performers, educators, artists, illustrators, musicians, and creatives to celebrate stories, curiosity, creativity, and imagination through immersive and interactive experiences. I’m incredibly excited to be supporting the James Reckitt Reading Conference and collaborating with Reel Creative on a fantastic week filled with storytelling, creativity, future skills, immersive experiences, and opportunities to inspire young minds through imagination and innovation. That blend of imagination, technology, and shared experience is something I’m passionate about exploring through HelloU Creative’s StoryCoin™ AR Trails. Bringing History and Stories to Life with the StoryCoin TM Magical Mystery Star Trail I’m excited to be bringing HelloU Creative’s StoryCoin™ AR Trails to this year’s The Big Malarkey Festival, starting with the Magical Mystery Star Trail. Using a mobile phone to unlock magical interactive content, the trail blends the physical and digital worlds to take families on a fun adventure to discover inspiring historic figures, and share stories in an exciting new way with a special gift waiting at the end of the trail for those who complete it. The purpose of the StoryCoin™ AR Trails is to encourage curiosity, imagination, reading, and real-world adventure by turning storytelling into an interactive experience. At a time when many young people spend large amounts of time online, the trails aim to use technology in a positive and creative way encouraging families to walk together, discover and engage with stories, and create shared memories. Many young people today grow up surrounded by gaming, interactive media, and AI-generated content. Technology can become a gateway to reading, imagination, and discovery helping stories and history feel more exciting and accessible for younger audiences. By bringing together creativity, local heritage, storytelling, and digital experiences, the trails help young people connect with history and ideas in a way that feels fun, modern, and engaging. One inspiring woman featured within the trail is Mary Wollstonecraft alongside other historic figures linked to creativity, courage, innovation, and storytelling. Helen’s World of Creativity By Helen Gill - HelloU Creative ARTS & CULTURE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMMUNITY A Magical Day of Mystery, Reading & Storytelling To book tickets visit www.thebigmalarkeyfestival.com June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
5 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Technology News For more insights follow @helloucreative www.helloucreative.co.uk @reelcreative_uk | www.reelcreative.org Hull Philoharmoic Orchestra ‘Jewels of the East’ Last month I attended the Jewels of the East performance at Hull City Hall an evening inspired by Eastern culture and storytelling, brought to life through live orchestral music, projection, lighting, and visual art. I was genuinely blown away by the talent of the orchestra and the way the whole performance blended traditional live music with digital visuals to create something that felt both immersive and emotional at the same time. As part of the performance, artwork was projected onto the iconic organ, including my own work alongside pieces from fellow artists in the Feral Art community. It was a really proud moment seeing my artwork become part of such a unique live experience. I was also incredibly proud to also see my talented friend Graziana Presicce perform during the evening. Graziana is not only a wonderful artist but also a classical pianist, and it was lovely seeing her talent shine as part of such a special event. Seeing projection and digital art integrated into a traditional performance was really inspiring and reminded me how technology can open up new ways for audiences to connect with the arts without losing the emotion of live performance. What stood out most for me was the collaboration behind the event. The orchestra, conductor, projection artists, and performers all brought together different creative disciplines in a way that felt seamless and engaging. As creatives, it’s easy to hesitate before putting work out into the world, so opportunities like this really do mean a lot. I’m very grateful to have been part of such a memorable evening. STORIES THROUGH MUSIC & VISUAL ART Above: My art that was projected onto the Hull City Hall organs during the performance. Right: Graziana Presicce, Classical Pianist Learn more visit: www.grazianapresicce.com www.hullphilharmonic.org Mary Wollstonecraft I recently had the opportunity to meet Emma Waslin, Programme Development Manager at the Wollstonecraft Society, and learn more about Mary Wollstonecraft’s fascinating links to Yorkshire, including connections to the Beverley area. Like many people, I had always associated Wollstonecraft with London and her groundbreaking writing around women’s rights and education, but I hadn’t realised part of her younger years were shaped by time spent here in Yorkshire during the 1770s, where she lived at 2 Highgate in Beverley, close to Beverley Minster. The Wollstonecraft Society inspires and educates children and young people about their human rights through the life and work of Mary Wollstonecraft. Their vision is for a fairer future where children and young people who face barriers gain human rights knowledge, access social and cultural opportunities, and feel empowered to raise aspirations for their future. With thanks to Two Ridings Community Foundation, the Society is currently delivering Start Somewhere… in Hull, a year-long creative human rights programme supporting 15 young people aged 14-17. What struck me most while learning more about Wollstonecraft was how modern many of her ideas still feel. At a time when women had limited access to education, she encouraged women to think independently, pursue knowledge, and have confidence in their own voice and ideas. To tell young people that Mary Wollstonecraft once lived in Beverley is to make history suddenly feel close enough to touch. She was not simply a figure trapped within books, portraits, or distant London drawing rooms. She walked the same cobbled streets, heard the bells of Beverley Minster ring across the town, and looked upon the same skies that young people see today. That connection creates excitement and belonging. There is something powerful about moving away from a version of history that so often centres powerful men in London while overlooking the voices of women and the importance of regional places. Wollstonecraft’s story reminds us that important ideas can grow anywhere. In Beverley, she was not yet the famous author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman; she was a young woman observing the world around her and imagining something fairer. For young people in Hull and East Yorkshire, that can feel both inspiring and empowering. It shows that great thinkers do not only come from grand capitals. History also belongs to ordinary streets, northern towns, and fearless women determined to challenge society and shape the future. www.wollstonecraftsociety.org Special thanks to Teddy Lucine & Emma Waslin for their contributions. AR TRAILS
House & Home A 120m2 semi-detached cottage near Bridlington has been transformed into a 204m2 modern, light filled home, almost doubling its size. The team at Arran Knight Architects developed a modern design for the addition, which works as a contrast to the existing building’s traditional red brick aesthetic. The style of the new elevations are a nod to local agricultural buildings, and the vertical timber cladding will be left to weather naturally and soften into the rural setting. Some older extensions were replaced as part of the project, as they had created a fragmented layout. The central section of the new addition is two-storey, which creates a dramatic double-height entrance hall. At the rear, the single-storey elevation allows for an open-plan kitchen-dining-living area, which opens onto the patio via two sets of sliding glass doors. Balancing the cost and functionality of an extension with available space and planning restrictions can be a delicate line to tread. Emma Shouksmith has gathered a range of projects, from micro-additions to those enlarging homes to over double their original size, to showcase what’s possible... June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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House & Home Located in Kingston upon Hull, this 1890’s terraced home now benefits from the popular update that many city properties have undergone, with a rear kitchen-diner extension and a loft conversion that’s added a fifth bedroom. Designed by Steve Knox, the extension has added a relatively modest 10m2 on the ground floor. “We could have infilled the side return to more than double that, but we left it undeveloped to prioritise light and views,” says architect Steve. “We’d originally planned to include the front and rear gardens and a basement utility room in the first phase of the design, but these works are postponed on budget grounds.” The loft has added a further 25m2 to the overall floorplan, which now totals 200m2. A householder planning application was required, as the home sits within a conservation area. The total build cost was approximately £450,000. Extending sideways into a neighbouring garage plot has increased this 80m2 house by 95m2, creating a 75m2 property. “The plot itself was quite big at about 150m2, but there were loads of other constraints relating to height etc,” says architect Oliver Bagshaw from OBA. The extension project’s budget was £550,000. The extension is split into three areas, with a courtyard garden in between. The new additions are low lying and barely visible from the street to maintain the datum of previous outbuildings. The brand-new spaces feature a contemporary design, including dark, vertical standing seam zinc cladding, which contrasts with the surrounding traditional brick Victorian terraced houses. D MOORE BUILDING SERVICES • EXTENSIONS & CONSERVATORIES Mobile: 07883 088535 • Office: 01482 712433 • www.dm-buildingservices.co.uk June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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House & Home This 1980’s house in Beverley now benefits from a fully-glazed extension right the way across the back of the ground floor, topped with a green roof. The main house is 338m2 and the new addition is 57m2, creating a total floorspace of 395m2 in the large detached property. “The extension itself adds only 17% more floorspace, but the perceived enhancement to the whole property may be far greater,” says Garry Barker, director at Garry Barker Architecture. “High-quality, modern alterations to executive homes commonly add 15-30%+ where they fundamentally transform the living experience. Based on the scale of the house, the quality of the architecture and the likely uplift attributable to a high-end contemporary extension of this nature, I would expect this 57m2 extension to have added approximately £400,000+ to the value of the house.” JUNE BIDDLE, planning consultant and building expert, shares her advice on what’s possible without getting formal planning permission Permitted development (PD) rights are a complex area of planning. It should be obvious – the rules allow for a 3m depth single storey extension to a dwelling, for example. But why can’t you just get on and build such an extension with confidence? Firstly, there are many situations and circumstances where, for some reason, the rights might not exist. Secondly, even where it is possible, there is likely to be some form of process to follow. Permitted development rights for residential properties apply specifically to the ‘original dwelling’ – i.e. the dwelling as it was first built or as it existed in 1947. So previous extensions may have already used part or all of the PD allowance. Where permitted development rights can be used, they allow for some quite significant changes to a house. You can build a single-storey ground floor rear extension up to 4m in depth for a detached property or 3m for a semi-detached or terraced home. For first floor rear extensions you can build up to 3m in depth. Loft conversions and outbuildings are also allowed, within certain parameters. Since 2015, the government has brought in several iterations of ‘extended’ PD rights in England. These rights allow more than the original permitted development, but there is a different process to be followed to get the go-ahead, known as a prior approval process. The extended rights allow for single-storey ground floor rear extensions – up to 8m for a detached property, or 6m for terraced or semi-detached homes – and upward extensions. If a property benefits from PD rights, it is highly advisable to secure a certificate of lawful development for any work carried out under them. June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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House & Home When architect Luke Oldman moved into a terraced house in Beverley, he had plans to extend. But after the building quotes came in way over budget, he had to rethink things. “We had planning permission for a side return with a solid roof that reached further into the garden, plus a dormer on the top floor,” says Luke. “We had three quotes with lots of variation, ranging from £90,000-£120,000, excluding the kitchen or inside works.” The solution was to create a micro-extension in the side return, measuring just 2.8m x 1.2m. “A fully-glazed area felt like a much simpler option and came in cheaper, as we didn’t need lots of trades to come in and do little bits.” In many properties of this style, works involve removing the wall between the dining room and new kitchen extension, but in this case that wall remains. “We were tempted to take down more of it, but the added cost was high,” says Luke. “I’m so glad we kept it because I love having it semi-open – you can hide a bit in the kitchen but still feel well connected.” Look out for more on this project in a future issue of the magazine. June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
13 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 House & Home For 30 years, AA Jones has been a familiar and trusted name in Hull’s electrical trade — and this June, the independent business is proudly celebrating three decades of serving both commercial and domestic customers across the region. Originally founded in 1996 by Howard Jones as Jones Electrical, the company has grown significantly over the years through expansion, evolving leadership and the successful acquisition of neighbouring business Seltec, itself a respected local company with more than 50 years of history. Today, AA Jones continues to thrive under the ownership of Managing Director Sam Lomax and Sales Director Andy Moulds, who took over the business in 2024. Based in Hull and employing 22 local staff, AA Jones has built its reputation on expert advice, exceptional customer service and an impressive product range. With more than 30,000 items held in stock at its extensive warehouse facility, the company has become a genuine one-stop shop for electrical products and solutions across East Yorkshire and beyond. For domestic customers, AA Jones offers everything needed to modernise, secure and improve the home. From stylish lighting solutions, plugs and sockets to CCTV systems, home security products and EV charging equipment, customers can find practical advice and quality products all under one roof. Their knowledgeable team takes pride in helping homeowners choose the right solutions, whether it’s for a small DIY project or a full home renovation. Witty St, Hull HU3 4EL 01482 589015 www.aajones.co.uk A Bright Future: AA Jones Celebrates 30 Years On the commercial side, AA Jones continues to support electricians, contractors, developers and industrial businesses with a comprehensive range of professional products and technical expertise. Alongside electrical accessories and building control equipment, the company also supplies control panels, safety and signalling equipment and specialist products for sectors including marine engineering — a key industry within Hull and the Humber region. Their experienced staff are also able to provide turnkey consultancy support for projects requiring electrical schemes that meet strict health, safety and legal regulations. What truly sets AA Jones apart, however, is its commitment to personal service and supporting the local community. With ample free parking, friendly faces behind the counter and decades of industry knowledge, the business continues to prove the value of shopping local and supporting independent companies that invest back into the area. Thirty years on, AA Jones remains a shining example of local business success — proudly powering Hull’s homes, businesses and industries for generations. Andy Moulds - Sales Director and Sam Lomax - Managing Director
Literature dreams. Her wish is granted when she’s invited to visit a 200-year- old institution in which she can go on dates with iconic men from literature. I loved this gorgeous enemies-to-lovers tale. LAND by Maggie O’Farrell It’s no easy feat to follow up the attention around an Oscar- winning film adaptation of one of your greatest works, but O’Farrell’s latest historical novel doesn’t disappoint. In 1865, Liam and his father Tomás are mapping Ireland for the Ordnance Survey, when Tomás experiences something deeply disturbing that changes his family’s life forever. Sweeping and vast, Land is a captivating story of family and how the land we inhabit carries our stories. NATURAL DISASTER by Lisa Owens To mark her final day of maternity leave, the unnamed protagonist of this extremely funny novel is determined to have the perfect day with her two young sons. But after a much-too-early morning and a revelation that knocks her sideways (combined with the vagaries of young children), she realises that her wish may have HALF LIVES by Krystle Zara Appiah In 1970s Ghana, sisters Evelyn and Maggie dream of relocating to New York. When Evelyn marries Gus and falls pregnant, it seems their wish might come true, but disaster strikes, and when Evelyn finally departs for America, it’s with Maggie’s unwanted child as her own. I was swept away by this incredibly moving novel, which examines sibling love, the ways in which the human spirit can be broken and repaired and how our dreams can sustain us. NEW SKIN by Sarah Wang This provocative debut tells the story of Linli, who returns home to LA to find her mother Fanny completely unrecognisable after years of plastic surgery and botched cosmetic treatments. When Fanny wins a place on a reality TV show offering reconstructive surgery as its prize, Linli must grapple with the meaning of the ‘right kind’ of beauty. Darkly funny, this struck a chord about the ways we adapt ourselves to fit in. THE LOVE LIBRARY by Sarra Manning Readers of these pages will need no introduction to Red’s former literary editor, Sarra Manning, whose latest novel would pair well with a sun lounger and a long, cool drink. It follows Tess Hardy, a journalist longing to meet the man of her been overly optimistic. Owens’ novel is hilarious, but it’s also a brilliantly sharp commentary on the many demands of modern life. THIS IMMORTAL HEART by Jennifer Saint Like writers Natalie Haynes and Pat Barker, British author Jennifer Saint reinterprets ancient myths for modern audiences. Here, she examines female figures from Greek legend from a fresh perspective, putting Aphrodite, goddess of love, under the spotlight as she falls for Ares, god of war. It’s the ultimate iteration of the ‘opposites attract’ trope and I loved how human her immortal characters felt. THE CHILDREN by Melissa Albert There’s a trend right now for books about books. It started with Rebecca F Kuang’s Yellowface, and continued with titles from Evelyn Clarke’s The Ending Writes Itself to If Books Could Kill by Kate Eberle. But it’s Melissa Albert’s The Children, about the lives of a famous (fictional) author’s offspring, that’s my new favourite. Few writers could create something so unique and surprising: I practically inhaled it. The story follows thirtysomething Guinevere Sharpe, whose late mother Edith created a bestselling children’s book series featuring characters based on her own family. Now a writer herself, Guinevere is preparing for a promotional tour for her upcoming memoir, which glorifies her ‘idyllic’ childhood in rural Vermont. But the tour is overshadowed by news that her estranged brother Ennis, an artist, is preparing for a new exhibition, ominously titled Mother. This unwelcome update sends Guinevere spiralling, as she fears what might be revealed about the past – and begins reassessing her relationship with her flighty mother, actor father and once- beloved brother (let’s just say that things were not as serene as they seemed). Along the way, Albert creates a twisty – and twisted – grown-up fairy tale that I can’t stop thinking about. The Private Side of Friendship One city. Six strangers. A nation divided. The time of their lives. by Alexander McCall Smith It’s 1988, and on the verge of a reunion with friends she hasn’t seen since graduation, Julie recalls her halcyon student days of 1984 and the strange tumultuous time they lived through. The friends – each from a very different background – are living in a gorgeous terraced flat in their Edinburgh idyll. As they navigate relationships and the unspoken rules of flat sharing, the troubled world all around them seems rather distant. But in the nearby hometown of one of the flatmates, the Miners’ Strike is bringing about a huge political shift. Despite their differences, can these six strangers help each other see the world from a different perspective? Is there such a thing as being too close? And what are the limits of love between friends? Return of the Spider James Patterson Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried. But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider’s evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible. The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man. As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along. Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face… the Return of the Spider. All the books in this feature are available to buy now or can be ordered at The Beverley Bookshop. 19 Butcher Row, Beverley HU17 0AA. Please buy your books locally and support your local bookshop and the local economy . New June Reads June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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17 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Health & Wellbeing Advertising Feature When families notice that their loved ones forget to turn off appliances, often feeling disorientated and prone to falls, or feeling frustrated, anxious and slowly withdrawing themselves from their own family and friends – many consider, is it time to consider care at home, or would a care home offer the right level of support? Care at home vs care home: How to choose the right support for your loved one Spotting when an older loved one needs more support is rarely straightforward. Subtle changes - physical, emotional, or behavioural - can signal that they may no longer be coping as well as they once did. To know more about our luxury care homes in Beverley or to book a show round, call 0330 029 1409 Beverley Parklands care home Beverley, Yorkshire HU17 0RA Chapter House care home Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire HU17 8HU careuk.com/hull As a starting point, families would start by comparing the two options and here’s how care at Care UK homes would differ to having care at home: Care at home Time spent with each person can often be very limited, which means that your loved one may not receive such person centred care. • When carers are instructed to cook meals, their nutritional knowledge and culinary skills may be limited. • Although a carer may be able to support your loved one to get around their home, there are many hours left which are spent alone and if there is the risk of falling, they may need a live-in carer or another solution. Care home At Care UK there is no limit to the time we spend with residents, and we deliver care that’s personalised to your loved one’s needs, preferences and interests. • At Care UK our chef-led kitchen teams provide delicious home-cooked meals throughout the day. Everything is tailored to your loved one’s needs and tastes, and the team provides tasty meals for residents who need a fortifi ed, modifi ed or specialist diet. Meal times at the home are all about enjoying food and spending time with friends in beautiful surroundings. We’re happy to prepare meals at any time. Snacks and drinks are always available too. • We provide round-the-clock care and support whenever your loved one needs us - giving you and your loved one the ultimate peace of mind.
Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Rebekah’s Beauty Box Ten Steps To Get Your Legs Summer-Ready High Summer might still feel a way off, but you’ll reap the benefits if you put a bit of work into your beauty regime now. From the importance of a good body brush to the professional treatments and at-home tricks worth trying, here three experts share their advice on how to get your legs ready for summer… Be Abrasive “I believe in good abrasion – by which I mean regular exfoliation and body brushing to improve the surface of your skin. Doing both daily will make your legs feel smoother, unclog blocked pores, and get rid of ingrown hairs so skin has a healthy glow. The latter occurs by bringing fresh, nutrient-rich blood to the surface – especially when you use a dry brush. The technique stimulates your lymph, which encourages waste to move out of your system, giving limbs a brighter, more invigorated appearance. Make sure you’re brushing either before, during or after a shower, and over your entire body – not just your legs.” Get Your Technique Right “If you’re going to start body brushing, make sure you do it right. Most experts recommend buffing with large sweeping strokes up towards your heart – so feet or hands up. Doing it this way works with the body’s lymph flow, encouraging drainage – just make sure you focus on the right spots for this, so behind your knees and under your arms. Other lymph drainage experts advise buffing in small, circular patterns, taking a soft approach, starting near the upper part of your body (around your collarbone). Whichever technique you choose, you’ll see results.” Invest In Good Ingredients “It’s all very good scrubbing and exfoliating, but if you want proper results, you should also be investing in products that contain good ingredients. Try to use scrubs that have actual grains or salt inside, or give smoothing acids a go, like AHAs (lactic acid) or retinol. These ingredients will improve the skin’s surface on your legs quite quickly, while making them softer to the touch, too. This, combined with daily scrubbing, will have a big impact on the appearance of your body. You’ll find the right ingredients will get rid of keratosis pilaris, too – aka red, chicken bumps. Also, apply your products when the skin is warm (post- shower or a bath) and circulation is up, so that the ingredients can penetrate deeper with ease.” Play With Exfoliants “It doesn’t matter if you use a cream or chemical exfoliant, but try to find one that incorporates the ingredients mentioned above. They are a brilliant way of removing the upper, dead layers of skin cells, and giving your legs that fresh pinkness. Plus, the right formulas will prime skin for a moisturising cream or oil, which delivers additional smoothness and suppleness over time. Likewise, buffing or brushing beforehand allows for speedier absorption of anything that follows, so you’ll find less of your product just sits on the skin’s surface.” Don’t Pay A Fortune “If you don’t have budget to invest in exfoliants, then do a simple kitchen raid. Oat flakes, table salt, milk and a squeezed lemon make a great combination. Use this on the skin to gently buff and release red, angry bumps of inflammation. If all else fails, don’t forget the power of scrubbing with a hot soapy flannel or sponge – this will help create smoothness, especially when done over the course of a few weeks.” Pay Attention To Your Shins “Many of us often get dry, flaky skin on our shins, which is usually a result of dehydration. Swift strokes with a body brush will get rid of the issue in seconds – especially if you brush daily. My advice here though is to take a lighter approach. The skin on your shins is very thin and fragile – something like 0.5mm thick, as opposed to 2.5mm on your upper arms and thighs. It can be easily damaged, so use deft, gentle strokes and never go too heavy.” Stay Active “All the above steps are great, but it’s important you keep active for healthy-looking legs. Try and do your daily 10k steps – this is a good target to keep the lymph flowing freely and to prevent water retention from building up. Too much retention compromises leg shape and can cause cellulite. It’s key to drink plenty of water to help flush your kidneys out, too, in turn removing congestive waste. If you’re prone to puffy legs, take a tablespoon of oat bran daily with natural yoghurt to keep acidic bloating and trapped fluid to the bare minimum – trust me, it works.” QUICK-FIXES… A Make-up artist friend shared these tips for smoother- looking legs and I have found them invaluable… Rely On Body Make-Up “We all have uneven tone and skincare issues on our limbs, but if it’s affecting your self-esteem or you want some handy quick-fixes, body make-up can be useful. Often easier to blend than fake-tan, it lends great coverage and it’s easy to remove. Powder is the easiest formula – especially one with shimmer that reflects the light – however, they don’t always last that long. Use liquid formulas as they dry fast and can replicate the glow-giving benefits of fake tan. Use a mitt to apply it, taking long strokes for even distribution – you don’t want to go over the same area more than once. If you want more depth, do another layer, but always finish everything first before doing another.” Work Quickly “To prevent streaks, work quickly, focusing on the part of the body you want to even up. Try to work systemically – if you’re doing the arms, make sure you connect to your shoulders and surrounding areas, too – it’s important to do this while the product is wet so you can blend for a smooth finish. When working on your legs, take your time to even up product – never rush or you’ll end up with harsh unblended edges.” Use Brushes Or Your Hands “It doesn’t matter which, but it does depend where. If you’re focusing on legs, try using your hands with long, firm strokes, really working the make-up into your skin like you would a body cream. For knees, try taking on a patting motion as often colour can go darker here as it’s an area that needs more coverage. If you want to even everything up, invest in a big, fluffy kabuki brush with dense bristles – this will help disperse body make-up evenly and finely over your legs.” June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
19 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing 3 Flemingate, Beverley HU17 0NP T: 01482 886236 E: info@flourishhairdessing.co.uk W: www.flourishhairbeauty.co.uk Now settled in our beautiful new premises near Beverley Minster, our expanded salon offers a full range of expert hair and beauty treatments designed to help you look and feel your best. With ongoing training from leading industry names including L’Oréal and Kérastase, our talented team stays at the forefront of the latest techniques, trends and products. • Precision cutting, colouring and styling • Luxury Kérastase haircare treatments • Beauty treatments delivered by experienced therapist Sammie • NEW Japanese Head Spa – a deeply relaxing treatment combining gentle therapeutic techniques to help reset the nervous system, ease neck and shoulder tension, improve scalp health, boost circulation and support healthy hair growth • Micro Needling, Wellness Injections and Anti-wrinkle treatments from The Line Lab Aesthetics Whether you’re visiting for a fresh new look, a moment of relaxation or advanced aesthetic treatments, our welcoming salon offers everything you need under one roof for hair, beauty and wellbeing. NEW Japanese Head Spa – a deeply relaxing treatment combining gentle therapeutic techniques to help reset the nervous system, ease neck and shoulder tension, improve scalp health, boost circulation and support healthy hair growth. Hello, I’m Gina – a fully qualified reflexologist based in the beautiful town of Beverley. With a Level 5 Diploma in Reflexology, and additional qualifications in Level 3 Facial Reflexology and Holistic Facelift Techniques, I’m proud to offer bespoke treatments that support your wellbeing, inside and out. I'm also a registered member of both the Association of Reflexologists and the Professional Reflexology Association, so you're in safe, trusted hands. Do you suffer from ⁕ STRESS ⁕ ANXIETY ⁕ LOW MOOD ⁕ SLEEP DISTURBANCES ⁕ HORMONAL IMBALANCES Reflexology can help! Reflexology is far more than a relaxing indulgence — itʼs a deeply supportive, non-invasive therapy that can help restore harmony within the body and mind. By working with specific reflex points on the feet, hands or face, reflexology encourages your bodyʼs own natural ability to rebalance, leaving you with a renewed sense of wellbeing. As a qualified reflexologist, I offer a personalised discovery treatment designed to gently identify any areas of imbalance — even those you may not be aware of — and support any ongoing concerns. You can choose from foot reflexology, hand reflexology or a soothing facial reflexology session. ⁕ FERTILITY ISSUES ⁕ DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT ⁕ LYMPHATIC CONGESTION ⁕ GENERAL TENSION AND PAIN? Bringing the whole body into balance 20% off your first Reflexology Session To book an appointment, call or text Gina on: 07852 317174 ☎
Food & Drink Bengal B R A S S E R I E T A K E AWAY M E N U Telephone: 01430 876767 e The Bengal Brasserie Market Weighton The Bengal Brasserie • 4 High Street, Market Weighton YO43 3AH The Finest Bengali Cuisine Book Now for Fathers Day - Sun 21st June Opening Times: Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat: 5pm to 10pm Sunday: 5pm to 9pm • Closed Mondays (Except Bank Hols) Erkan Sahindal - business owner at the Olive Tree on Lincoln Way, Beverley - and accomplished chef shares his recipe for Beetroot, bacon and Cheddar brunch bread. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus 1½ hours proving Cooking time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 250ml warm water 1 tsp dried yeast 1 tsp sugar 500g strong white bread flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp dried sage (optional) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 150g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained and puréed 5 rashers smoked streaky bacon / or 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds (for veg version) 80g mature cheddar, grated METHOD 1 In a jug mix the water with the yeast and sugar. Set aside for a few minutes to allow the yeast to activate – after 5-10 minutes there should be a layer of foam on the surface. 2 In a food mixer or large bowl tip the flour, make a well in the centre and add the salt, dried sage and olive oil. 3 Pour in the water and yeast and the puréed beetroot and knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes or by hand for 10 minutes. Set aside in a non-draughty place to rise for around an hour or until it has doubled in size. 4 Whilst the bread is rising cook the bacon until crisp. Allow to cool and cut into small pieces and set aside. 5 Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and roll into a large rectangle. Sprinkle the bacon and cheese over the surface and roll up into a log shape, tucking the ends under. Beetroot, bacon and cheddar brunch bread 6 Transfer to a baking sheet and set aside for 20 minutes to rise for a second time. Preheat the oven to 220˚C/Gas Mark 7). 7 Once the bread has finished its second rise, cook in a hot oven for around 25 minutes. If it is done the bread should sound slightly hollow when tapped on the base. Serve whilst still warm cut into thick slices with plenty of butter. Beetroot Beetroot has a sweet, earthy flavour with a beautiful deep red colour. As root veg goes, beetroot is fairly straightforward to grow and is available in lots of different shapes, sizes and colours. Their leaves are also a great source of nutrition but must be used within a day or two. When picking out beets, look for ones that are smooth and firm to the touch. Like parsnips, larger roots may be a touch woody so try to avoid those. They will keep well in a fridge for couple of weeks but again, watch they don’t wither and turn soft. Their rich red colour makes them a welcome addition to any plate. Shred finely with some other seasonal roots to make an earthy, deep red coleslaw. DID YOU KNOW? Hangover cure Beta cyanin, the pigment that gives beetroot its colour, could be the key to beating your hangover! Beta cyanin speedsup detoxification in your liver, which enables your body to turn the alcohol into a less harmful substance that can be excretedquicker than normal. Nature’s Viagra One of the earliest known benefits of beetroot is its use as a Roman aphrodisiac. And it wasn’t all folklore as it has been found to contain high amounts of boron, which is directly related to the production of human sex hormones. Rags to riches Sir Alan Sugar of Apprentice fame demonstrated early entrepreneurial flair when, while at school, he got a job boiling beetroots for the local greengrocer. Everlasting love In many cultures the belief persists that if a man and a woman eat from the same beetroot then they will fall in love. June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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Food & Drink The Perfect Cuppa... Despite being held up as a quintessentially British tradition, should we think twice next time we fancy a brew? Ask our continental friends to name a few things common to Britain and you are likely to find ‘roast beef’, ‘football’ and more recently ‘Kate Middleton’ featuring frequently in their replies. One thing you would find more than often on their hit lists, however, would be our large obsession with tea. As a nation we drink more than 160 million cups of tea a day and 98 per cent of those are taken with milk. That statistic, by definition, would lend us to believe that the herbals, the greens, peppermints and iceds of the tea world are failing to get a solid foothold in the market, or at least are fighting an uphill battle. But that’s not necessarily the case as over the past few years there has been a significant swing to these ‘Builder’s Tea’ alternatives. The ‘hippie’ tag labelled to green tea drinking ‘bohemians’ has been replaced by an understanding that there are actually benefits above and beyond a caffeine hit or sugar rush. Studies have revealed that green tea contains antioxidants and it can also stimulate your body’s metabolism, helping to burn calories faster and thus helping with weight loss. Some clever people are also pointing to the fact that it may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Green tea, we do know, is the least processed of them all and that can only be a good thing. One tea-based drink that is making its mark in the market is iced tea, despite our permanent struggle against the weather. In the US, 85 per cent of all tea is consumed with ice and although that figure is never likely to be reciprocated over here, we are becoming more open to the idea and are giving it a tighter berth. Whether we are willing to embrace change or not, the fact remains that while we account for a mere 0.91 per cent of the world’s population, we are responsible for 6 per cent of its tea consumption and as such could be considered as authorities on the subject. We like our tea over here and the amount drunk is second only to water, so, let’s celebrate that fact and give them all a try. You never know… There’s nothing better than a cooling, citrus-scented glass of iced tea for ultimate refreshment. This classic lemon iced tea is easy to make at home, and you can ring the changes with your favourite teas and garnishes. Add the sugar for a sweeter drink or leave out for a stronger tea flavour. Master how to make iced tea and you’ll be sure to make it again and again. Serves 4 5 mins to prepare, plus cooling and chilling 2 calories / serving Ingredients 4 teabags 1 tbsp sugar (optional) 1-2 lemons, sliced mint sprigs, to serve ice cubes, to serve Method 1. Add the teabags, sugar (if using) and half the lemon slices (reserving the rest to serve) to a large heat proof jug or pitcher. Pour over 1ltr just boiled water and leave to steep for 5 mins. 2. Stir well, then discard the teabags and lemon slices and allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill. The tea will keep for 2-3 days covered in the fridge. 3. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and the remaining lemon slices. Pour in the chilled tea and garnish with a sprig of mint. Tip: Normal black tea (such as English Breakfast) is classic for this recipe, but you could try using different blends such as citrussy Earl Grey or floral Darjeeling. Orange slices, cucumber ribbons and thyme sprigs also make lovely garnishes if serving a crowd. Iced Tea June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
23 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Food & Drink Tucked away, above Chamas in a prime location, overlooking Beverley’s Wednesday Market is one of the town’s best-kept culinary secrets — Olive Lounge, a warm and welcoming Turkish restaurant offering an authentic dining experience that deserves to be discovered. Situated on the first floor at 9 Wednesday Market, Olive Lounge may be hidden from immediate view, but those who make the journey upstairs are rewarded with exceptional food, attentive service and a genuine taste of Turkey right here in East Yorkshire. From the moment guests arrive, there’s a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that feels worlds away from the bustle outside. The experienced chefs take pride in creating traditional Turkish dishes using the very best local produce, blending fresh ingredients with rich Mediterranean flavours and time-honoured cooking techniques. The menu offers something for everyone, from beautifully marinated grilled meats and vibrant vegetarian dishes to freshly prepared meze and indulgent desserts. Every plate is thoughtfully presented, generous in flavour and cooked with clear passion and authenticity. But Olive Lounge is more than just great food — it’s the kind of place where hospitality truly matters. The friendly team go out of their way to make every customer feel welcome, whether you’re visiting for a romantic evening, family celebration or relaxed meal with friends. It’s this personal touch, combined with consistently excellent service, that keeps diners returning time and again. As independent restaurants continue to face challenges, Olive Lounge is a reminder of the hidden gems that thrive quietly within our local communities. Beverley is fortunate to have such a unique dining experience on its doorstep — it simply deserves to be found. So next time you’re in Wednesday Market, look up, head upstairs and discover one of Beverley’s most authentic and underrated dining destinations. Ist Floor, 9 Wednesday Market, Beverley HU17 0DG Tel: 07398 730203 Email: info@oliveloungebeverley.co.uk www.oliveloungebeverley.co.uk The Hidden Gem Bringing Turkish Flavour to Beverley
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Travel Toes-in-the-sand bars, clifftop castles and hidden beaches - Welcome to the Costa Tropical... My heart always gives a little leap when we pass the sign announcing that we’re in Granada province, about 40 minutes’ drive east of Malaga. Suddenly the mountains are steeper, plunging straight into the sea, with headlands curving around beaches hundreds of feet below, some accessible only by dirt track. The unlovely apartment blocks of Torrox, at the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, are left behind. Instead, the terraced hillsides are dotted with white farmhouses. There’s not a full English or bottomless brunch in sight! This is Spain’s Costa Tropical, some 50 miles of Andalusian coastline stretching from east of Nerja to La Rabita, sandwiched between the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean. As costas go, it’s short, but there’s much to love here. Andalusia was under Moorish rule for some 800 years until 1492 and that legacy is everywhere across this wild landscape. Ancient stone watchtowers guard every headland, once used to warn of pirate invasions. Impregnable castles, centuries old, gaze out from the steep hilltops of Almuñecar and Salobreña. A unique microclimate means that mangoes, custard apples, figs and pomegranates - granada in Spanish - thrive here. There’s even a coffee plantation, the only one on mainland Europe. For more than a decade I’ve been coming to the seaside town of La Herradura on this coastline, where a mile of pebbly beach is framed by two steep, wooded headlands, Punta de la Mona and the 700ft- high Cerro Gordo, protected as a natural park. And yet I’m astonished that so few Britons know this region. It’s only an hour’s drive from Malaga but when I mention it I’m usually met with a blank stare. There’s no strip of high-rise hotels in La Herradura; neighbouring Almuñecar provides those. Most visitors rent villas and apartments. The community here is mainly Spanish, with a smattering The Spanish coast that few Britons know about... of northern Europeans and a happy, boho feel. There are hippies living in the hills, artists and architects doing up the whitewashed houses lining the vertiginous streets of the old town and, in the multimillion- euro villas on Punta de La Mona, old money from Madrid and Granada. l When to go? April, May, June, September and October are the best months. July and August are just too hot and crowded for me l Who will love it? Families, outdoorsy types, anybody seeking a slice of authentic Spain l How do you get there? Fly to Malaga and rent a car. Buses run regularly from Malaga to La Herradura and Almuñecar, and Granada is an easy day trip by bus l It’s beautiful year-round - even in winter when big storms roll in, surf pounds the beach and the almond trees are pink with blossom. Bright yellow mimosa follows in February and March, brilliant against a cobalt sky when the peaks of the Sierra Nevada are draped in snow. June is a month of festivals and long, light evenings barbecuing on our roof terrace. October, when the summer crowds are thinning out, is perfect for swimming in the still-warm sea and feasting on mangoes, so abundant that you can pick up a small sack of them for about £9. As a travel consultant, I specialise in turning limited time into exceptional travel experiences for time-poor, high- expectation clients. My role goes far beyond booking flights and hotels; it is about understanding how you want to feel on holiday, what you love to do, and the standards you expect when you are away from home. I take the time to get to know your preferences in detail, from your travel style and favourite destinations to the experiences that matter most to you. I design fully tailored itineraries across luxury cruises, European rail breaks, long-haul bucket list journeys, destination weddings, and unforgettable honeymoons. I also create seamless rail holidays across Europe, removing the stress of planning connections while you simply enjoy the journey. For something truly special, I specialise in Lapland holidays. Having personally experienced Lapland from start to finish, I understand exactly what to expect and can guide clients confidently through every detail, from activities and clothing to timing and magical extras that make the trip unforgettable. Every journey is carefully curated using trusted partners and insider knowledge to unlock experiences not always available online. All holidays are ABTA and ATOL protected, giving complete peace of mind from booking to return. The result is a seamless, highly personalised travel experience that reflects your lifestyle, saves you time, and delivers unforgettable moments from beginning to end. Specialist Lapland Holidays Lapland in Summer La Herradura June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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Uzbekistan – A Journey Along the Silk Road Uzbekistan may not be the first destination that springs to mind— but after spending time there, it is hard to understand why.� We travelled with an exceptional guide, Kamilla—who some may recognise as the guide who accompanied Michael Portillo. Her knowledge, humour and genuine pride in her country brought everything to life and helped us understand a place shaped by centuries of history, trade and invasion.� We arrived into Tashkent in the early hours, ready to begin exploring a city that perfectly reflects Uzbekistan’s story. Following a devastating earthquake in 1966, much of Tashkent was rebuilt under Soviet rule, resulting in wide boulevards and functional buildings. Today, these sit alongside elegant mosques and new developments inspired by traditional Islamic design.� Uzbekistan itself has been influenced by countless civilisations—Arabs, Turks, Mongols—and as our guide explained, the people themselves are a blend of these histories. It is a country of 33 million and growing quickly, yet it feels calm, ordered and remarkably easy to travel through.� A short internal flight brought us to Khiva, where we stepped into what feels like another world. The UNESCO�listed walled city is built of mud brick and clay, dating back centuries, yet still lived in today. Within its walls are mosques, madrassas, palaces and winding alleyways, all set beneath striking blue�tiled minarets.� It is not simply the architecture that impresses—it is the atmosphere. Families stroll through the squares, children on school trips pose politely for photographs, and traders quietly go about their day. Evenings were particularly special, climbing the ancient walls to watch the sun set over the desert before returning later to see the city softly illuminated.� From Khiva we travelled across the desert to Bukhara, a journey that gave a real sense of the vast distances Silk Road traders once covered. Long stretches of sand and scrub were broken only by the occasional roadside stop—modern�day echoes of the old caravanserais that once offered rest to travellers and their camels.� Bukhara is another UNESCO gem, rich in history yet full of life. Its ancient buildings now house workshops and small shops where traditional crafts—silk embroidery, carpet weaving and metalwork—are thriving once more after being suppressed during Soviet times. One of the most striking aspects of Bukhara is its long�standing harmony, where Jewish and Muslim communities have lived side by side for centuries.� Our final stop, Samarkand, is undoubtedly the highlight for many. Registan Square is simply breathtaking—three magnificent madrassas framing one of the most iconic sights along the Silk Road. Even after days of remarkable architecture, stepping into the mausoleum of Amir Timur, with its extraordinary decoration, was a genuine “wow” moment.� Samarkand also offered a more personal glimpse into Uzbek life. We visited workshops where artisans create silk carpets using traditional dyes—pomegranate, walnut and indigo—and saw just how much skill and patience goes into each piece. One evening, we were welcomed into a local family home to share a traditional meal. The table was full, the welcome warm, and the experience one that will stay with us for a very long time.� The food, is fresh, flavourful and gently spiced, with dishes such as plov—a hearty rice and beef dish—and samsa, said to be the original version of the samosa. Meals are generous, often shared, and always accompanied by warm hospitality.� Beyond the sights, it is the country itself that leaves the strongest impression. Uzbekistan is incredibly clean, with a real pride in its surroundings. It feels very safe—market stalls are simply covered over rather than locked away—and there is a genuine sense of respect among the people. Younger generations speak excellent English, and it is not uncommon for locals to offer their seat on public transport without hesitation.� This is a country steeped in history, rich in culture and full of quiet charm. Still relatively undiscovered, Uzbekistan offers something increasingly rare, a feeling of genuine discovery.� We travelled as a small group of just nine, which made the experience all the more special— allowing for flexibility, personal touches and moments you simply wouldn’t find on a larger tour. It is a journey we will be repeating next May, again as a small, carefully curated group for those looking to experience something a little different.� When you’re considering your next escape, we’re are here to help you discover a new destination. 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The Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor melting in the stadium so this must have been horrendous for the teams. The temperature possibly contributed to City’s tactics as they played the same defensive formation as at Millwall and were able to withstand Boro’s attacking threat. Boro camped in our half but never really looked like scoring and they were very much like City under Rosenior, pass around at will but run out of ideas around the penalty box. Run around in the heat and tire yourself out. City got more into the game during the second half and looked far more dangerous in front of the goal. Just as we looked like heading into extra time and another half hour in the greenhouse the glorious winner comes along. Yu crosses, the goalie can only parry the ball and Ollie McBurnie knocks it home in front of the Boro fans. Pandemonium at the opposite end of the ground and 103 minutes of extra time till promotion is achieved. Mass jubilation at Wembley and also within the parade and City Hall celebrations on Monday. Hull City are back in the Premier League!! We were relegation favourites, only survived by goal difference last year and not allowed to spend a penny on transfers all season. The experts and probably most fans feared the worst this season so this is quite a miraculous promotion success. Next season will be very hard and we are fully aware that this team needs strengthening just to compete with just the weaker opponents but let’s just hope all the new found wealth is not frittered away on players and they can look into training facilities for instance and develop the club long term for once. This is something for the future, let’s just enjoy the moment. Premier League Tigers once again - UTT As we entered May Hull City fans were worried that six months within the Championship play- off positions had been thrown away. In typical City fashion we just needed to take a few more points off teams in relegation positions or mid table teams with seemingly nothing to play for, however City fail to win in most of their final run in fixtures. The controversial defeat at Bramall Lane was followed up with defeat at Charlton and media favourites Wrexham have replaced City in sixth spot with one game to go. On May 2nd it all boils down to a game with Norwich who have been in promotion form for three months yet were unable to bridge the gap between a relegation position and the promotion pack. During the 95 minutes at the MKM Stadium we ranged from 8th to 6th pending updates in both the Derby and Wrexham fixtures, but when Ollie McBurnie put City 2-1 ahead in the 70th minute and Wrexham can only draw at the Racecourse we reach the play offs. Mass Jubilation follows and maybe that’s as far as we go this season? So, onto the playoffs comprising teams between 3rd and 6th positions. City now face Millwall who missed out on automatic promotion in the last week of the season and all the experts expect a Millwall victory. The first leg is a tense goalless draw at the MKM, there are little chances for either side but City struggle to cope with Coburn, Millwall’s giant centre forward. Seemingly Millwall will finish us off at the Den though of course City have one of the best away records in the division and had already won there earlier in the season. Onto the game and managerial genius from Sergej Jakirovic, City play five at the back and this completes nullifies Coburn and Millwall’s game plan. Big hoofs and corners won’t get past us tonight. This is followed by a moment of magic from Mohammad Belloumi who had come on for the injured Kyle Joseph as he curls in our goal of the season and then sets up Joe Gelhardt for our winner. Experts confounded again and Hull City are at Wembley. Little did we anticipate what would follow this. Southampton defeat Middlesborough in the other play off fixture but all was not all that it seemed. Boro and the national media had already reported that someone from Southampton had been caught Wembley success concludes a mad yet magical month of May spying at Boro’s training camp prior to the first leg. Spygate was to begin and become a national topic whilst as ever Hull and Hull City were just irrelevant bystanders. The EFL kick our opponents out of the final for breaking the rules, they appeal and we only have confirmed opponents, date and kick off time on the Wednesday evening, a day before the team head off for Wembley. This is so stupid by Southampton, they had a Premier League quality team and were unbeaten for around twenty games and without this controversy there is a distinct possibility that they may have been too good for us in the final. Apparently, they had been caught spying by at least three clubs and they deserve what they get from both the EFL and FA. You reap what you sow! You had it all yet still needed to cheat for some marginal advantage such as who takes Boro’s penalties and what are their technique for instance. So eventually we can concentrate on the finals against Middlesborough. 34,000 fans are travelling down though maybe more could have bought tickets if these were on open sale and we know what was going on. For a few days there was the possibility of the match being put back to the following Tuesday or even moved to Old Trafford. Not that the fans had any relevance to important people!? So Wembley, and a match played within a heatwave. We were June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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It has been hard to escape the celebrations of the 100th birthday of the much treasured Sir David Attenborough, a landmark in a remarkable life of perhaps the world’s most distinguished naturalist. In a radio programme shortly after the transmission from the Royal Albert Hall a group were discussing how Sir David had brought to our attention so many wonders of the natural world. One participant reminded us of the quotation by G K Chesterton: “The world will never starve for want of wonders; but only for want of wonder.” This is from his book of essays Tremendous Trifles which appeared in the Daily News from 1901 to 1913. Chesterton looked at ordinary things and asked you to see how extraordinary they are. These next few months of summer are a perfect time for us to wonder at the delights of plant life in our gardens, countryside, verges and forests, etc. Visitors to the Chelsea Flower Show will no doubt wonder at the diversity of the plant world; the magnificence of perhaps Strelizia flower or the delicacy of a single tiny forget-me-not flower. In my life I have only visited Chelsea twice, my first time being in the late 1960s. I went to the last day with my grandmother. That was the day when you could buy plants at the show, and my abiding memory is of hordes of visitors exiting the gates of Chelsea with their prize purchases, carefully carrying them into taxis, into buses and onto the underground, each one no doubt proud of their purchase and awed by its wonder which had lured them. These plants dispersed around London; we saw them going up and down escalators, and at our final destination in Kent some even followed us off the train and up the road to their respective new dwelling places, to be nurtured, wondered at and enjoyed. I hope that you have something you can wonder at in your garden or on the plot, be it a blowsy dahlia or a humble spud. IN THE GARDEN There are creatures which live among our plants; some are useful, some are not. The Leaf Cutter bees are solitary. Their name sounds destructive, but they are not. They cut bits of leaf to line their nests so you may see chunks cut out of your rose leaves, but this does little harm to the plant. The Rose Chafer, on the other hand, is a beetle, recognisable by its iridescent green body and is easy to spot. It eats flowers, nectar and pollen, and can sometimes skeletonise leaves. It can severely damage peonie blooms and roses. It is best to pick them off and destroy in soapy water. They are poisonous to birds. Leaf Miners are aptly named as you can see the routes that they mine through leaves from the winding trails which appear on the surface of the leaf. Various Leaf Miners prefer particular host plants. A natural and effective treatment for their removal is an insecticide called Neem oil made from the seeds of the Neem tree – a tropical tree related to mahogany. Its use is safe for humans and pets provided that the instructions are correctly followed. I welcome June in the garden as it brings promise of the best to come – colour, fragrance, variety and beauty. All tulips, crab apple blossoms, narcissi and bluebells are finished, but, although a cold spell in May is most unwelcome, it does mean that some spring flowers hang on for a little longer than usual. I managed to prune my wisteria correctly over the past year, so it has bloomed well and is one such plant to hang on longer than expected. New long, thin whippy stems are beginning to appear and must be cut off. This is first stage of wisteria pruning, with more drastic measures needed late in the year. My Mahonia flowered magnificently in the winter and consequently produced masses of dark blue berries. The blackbirds are mightily pleased with the crop, chomping their way through them to feed their young. I am about to change the plants in two large terracotta pots for a summer display. I have dead- headed the daffodils and tulips but left their leaves on to feed the bulbs for next year. I will lose them somewhere on the allotment and hope to get another display out of them next year. I reuse the compost in these pots, adding a little more grit and a good helping of fresh compost which will have nutrients in it. Before planting I ensure that the compost is well mixed and moist. I usually don my marigold gloves and work water well into the mixture. If any of it is dry, subsequent watering will just run through and out the bottom. Swell gel crystals are a useful addition, and I have seen it suggested that one can cut up used kitchen sponges which will also help to retain moisture. I am unsure how much choice there will be for suitable plants for these pots as the good weather in early April meant that folk began to buy the summer plants very early on. Perhaps some have lived to regret such haste as a few recent frosts may have killed them. It is time for hanging baskets once again, and edible plants may be an alternative to regular begonias and geraniums, etc. Tomatoes, herbs and strawberries should do well. By late June early flowering perennials such as Alchemilla mollis, Stachys, Heuchera and hardy geraniums may be relieved of their scruffy foliage making room for fresh green growth to enhance their flowers. Once camellia flowers are over the shrubs are ready for a prune as this will encourage next year’s flowering buds which start to develop immediately. Any later All About Plants, Gardens & Vegetable Patches Gardening - with Sarah King Mahonia berries Strelitzia Alchemilla mollis June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
33 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Gardening Set in a beautiful picturesque riverside setting where you can feed the ducks and swans Skerne Road, Driffield YO25 6XL Tel: 01377 254043 Open: Monday - Sunday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Minimum spend of £20 qualifies for FREE delivery within 10 miles. £5 charge over 10 mile radius for delivery. Proud to be dog friendly! Everything you need for your garden and more GRANARY CAFÉ Take-away and outside seating available Serving home-cooked food Enquires Tel: 01377 250912 Great savings to be made on ornaments, pots, planters. Gorgeous range of gifts for every occasion. Gifts galore and introducing a range of products including foldable bags, scarves, caps, bottles etc from Eco Chic. disturbance of the plant could mean that you lose next year’s display. Spirea, Deutzia, Choisya, and Ceanothus may also be pruned. Consider removing branches from the base to raise the canopy, and also from the middle of the shrub to let more air in to maintain healthy growth. ON THE PLOT It is a busy, busy time on the plot in June. Regular watering and feeding is essential. Digging out pernicious weeds such as dock, dandelion and ground elder will provide you with free nutritious feed if you drown them in a bucket of water for about three months, drain off the smelly sludge, and use the liquid, diluted, as feed. Winter greens such as cabbages, brussel sprouts, kale and sprouting broccoli may be planted out now, leaving about 50 to 60 centimetres between each plant. The closer you plant brussels, the smaller the sprouts. Do not forget some protection from cabbage white butterflies and pigeons. French beans may go in now. I have to admit that I put the runner beans in early and the frost got them, so I shall have to start again. Of the huge choice of runners available, the scarlet flowered ‘Benchmaster’ is reliable in wet and cold summers, as is ‘Moonlight’ with its pure white flowers. This variety has smooth, stringless beans. ‘St George’ crops well and has white and red two-coloured flowers. If the colour of the flowers matters to you try salmon-pink ‘Celebration’. Should you prefer a dwarf variety, which will relieve you of the bother of erecting wigwams, etc., try the two-coloured ‘Hestia’. It will be good in pots. It is best to call it a day on cutting asparagus even though you may only want a couple more spears! Leaving shoots now will give the plant time to mature for next year. Sow a little and often is the trick with salad crops. Growbags are a good place for cut and come again veg such as rocket and lettuce. I only wish that manufacturers would make the bags in a colour sympathetic to foliage and not in garish bright yellow that sticks out like a sore thumb. Strawberry runners will be creeping away from the parent plants so, should you wish to have new plants for next year, peg down the runners to let them root, then dig them up and move them to a new bed to get established for the coming year. Sweet corn is ready to be planted out now, but remember to avoid planting near any other blocks of sweet corn to prevent cross- pollination which will only lead to a disappointing crop. Long hours of daylight and warm soils lend themselves to planting and sowing almost anything in June, so get out and enjoy it. Happy Gardening, Sarah x Ceanothus
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! Nominations Now Open! After such a brilliant launch event in May, I’m absolutely buzzing for the Women of Achievement Awards 2026. I’m so looking forward to compèring again in November - it’s always one of the most uplifting dates in the business calendar. The atmosphere, the stories, the emotion….. every time I come away feeling proud of our region and inspired by the women who make it shine. Nominations are now officially open! If you know someone who is doing extraordinary things in their business or in the community, please do nominate them. And if that someone is you, don’t talk yourself out of it. Put your name forward. All the details and the nomination form are on the Women in Business Hull website - and we’ll be sharing more updates on social media over the coming weeks and months. And of course, we’re thrilled to have Ashley James as this year’s celebrity guest speaker. One of the UK’s most recognisable feminist voices, known for her outspoken advocacy on women’s rights, body confidence and equality, I can’t wait to meet her. Making the Most of the Sunshine Hasn’t the sunshine been glorious? I always think a bit of warm weather does wonders for your mood and motivation. Suddenly everything feels easier - getting up, getting out, even deciding what to wear in the morning (this especially!!!!). This weekend, we took full advantage and went to the beach at Hornsea with our gorgeous spaniel. The sea was just calling to me, so yes, we had a dip. Absolutely freezing, but completely invigorating. I came out feeling like a new woman. We’ve also had the pizza oven going in the garden, which always feels like the official start of summer. Long evenings, fab food, a bit of sunshine on your face… it really is good for the soul. I’ll be making the most of it while it lasts. Well done, Hull City! And finally - what a moment for Hull City! Back into the Premiership – and OMG – did they have to wait right until the end to score?!! My nerves still haven’t recovered. After all the shenanigans with the Spygate saga, it is so well deserved. But before we get swept up in next season, we’ve got the World Cup to enjoy. Football everywhere you look - and hopefully a bit more sunshine to go with it. Enjoy! Have a brilliant June everyone! Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR It’s a Fact... l The biggest butterfly in the world has a 31cm wingspan. It belongs to the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing butterfly, which you can find in the forests of the Oro Province, in the east of Papua New Guinea. l Top Cat The cartoon series was based on U.S. Sit/Com Sgt. Bilko which starred Phil Silvers l Brazil is the only team to have qualified and played in every World Cup tournament. They have also won it the most times - Five! l Wolves The last Wolf in East Yorkshire was killed in North Cave c1507. l Pine trees can tell if it’s about to rain. Next time you see a pine cone, take a close look. If it’s closed, that’s because the air is humid, which can indicate rain is on its way. Word Ladder One answer is: Some Same Sane Bane Bans Bays Days June 2026 Get Your Business Noticed
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