Hull Magazine — May 2026

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Beverley St Nicholas Road, Beverley HU17 0QT Tel: 01482 870246 HULL TRADE FIREPLACES Hull 388 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DL Tel: 01482 588885 www.hullfireplaces.co.uk Stove package deals Editor’s note Welcome to the May edition of the magazine. I hope that all our readers and advertisers have had a wonderful May Day and that you managed to get some time off work and/or some quality family time. 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. 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 we take a look at the advice that Interior Designers want to share with readers about home make overs - and directing your spend wisely. We also have our usual round up of all the New Books to read this month. We also have our regular Motoring Column which takes a look at the new offering from Porsche. Also check out the Health and Wellbeing section for some surprising news. Check out the competition pages if you love UB40, JLS, Cassidy Janson or Kiefer Sutherland as we are giving away tickets to their upcoming gigs. 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 Spicing Up Your Life. 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: Chris Johnson. 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, Frances Round, Rhona Grew, Chris Warkup. How To Contact Us: - T: 01964 552 470 • E: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • www.daltonspire.co.uk 6 26 20 30 3 18 29 22 32 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470

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Technology News Helen’s World of Creativity By Helen Gill - HelloU Creative ARTS & CULTURE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMMUNITY A Moment in Time: Finding the Balance There’s something about this time of year that invites reflection. The clocks spring forward – we lose an hour, yet gain light. Longer days, brighter evenings, and that gentle sense that everything is starting again. It feels lighter. A reset. Redefining Time Shifting from a 9-5 role to setting up my own business took me time to adjust. I had to give myself permission to work differently to embrace a more flexible structure to my day. Some days that means working early. Some days working late. And sometimes… not working at all. Choosing instead to spend time with my family. And that took time to feel normal. Children grow up so quickly. One moment you’re guiding them, the next you’re watching them become their own person. It’s a strange feeling – wanting to hold onto time while also knowing you can’t. It makes you pause and wonder… what does time actually mean? Always Connected We live in such a digital world now. We’re always connected – scrolling, replying, sharing. And while that can be entertaining and engaging, it can also quietly take us away from the moment we’re actually in. Through my work in art, augmented reality, and community projects, I see how powerful technology can be when it’s used with intention. It can bring people together, tell stories, and create meaningful, shared experiences. But it’s about balance. Because creativity doesn’t come from constantly being “on.” It comes from space. From real moments. From simply being present. A Story About Time I recently took some time out to read Dear Father Time by Rosemary Phillips, and it really resonated with me. It’s a beautifully illustrated story about our relationship with time – how easily we lose it, and how we can begin to find it again. What makes it even more powerful is the thinking behind it. Rosemary brings decades of experience exploring mindfulness, learning, and human development into something that feels simple and accessible for both children and adults. Through the story, you’re gently reminded that time isn’t something we need to chase, fill, or control it’s something we experience. In a world shaped by algorithms, notifications, and constant content, that message feels more important than ever. The book also highlights something we don’t always stop to think about – how digital platforms are designed to capture our attention, often pulling us away from the present moment without us even realising. But real life isn’t there. Being present matters. Understanding the value of our time matters. I often think about something my dad used to say when I worried over things that didn’t really matter: tomorrow is another day. And as you get older, you begin to realise how true that is. Time moves quickly, and many of the things we once worried about simply fade away. If you’re curious, the story is free to read and downlaod at www.dearfathertime.com, supporting mindfulness and mental health research. Because time isn’t something we can hold onto… but it is something we can choose how we live. “ A lovely book generously sprinkled with pearls of timeless wisdom; there are many gems to be gathered here.” Rev. Canon FB Stevenson. GC (NHS). Kentucky Colonel. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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5 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Technology News For more insights follow @helloucreative @hellougill_artist | @reelcreative_uk www.helloucreative.co.uk | www.reelcreative.org From Still to Seen – Where Art Meets Tech Led by Raheena of IRIS ART Tech, ‘From Still to Seen’ is a striking project that celebrates the individuality and voice of local artists through portraiture. Each piece goes beyond the surface, capturing not just the artist, but the essence of their creative journey - what inspires them, how they think, and how their work takes shape. These are portraits that invite you to truly see the person behind the art. What makes this project particularly compelling is its thoughtful integration of augmented reality. Rather than replacing the artist’s hand, technology is used as a subtle extension enhancing, not overpowering, the authenticity of each piece. It challenges the idea that technology threatens creativity, instead showing how digital tools can elevate storytelling and deepen connection. The result is a compelling blend of tradition and innovation - where artists are both still… and seen. What I love about both of these projects is how they each explore time in their own way. One looks at time through memory, heritage, and generations, what we carry with us. The other captures a moment in the present - shaped by technology and how we choose to express ourselves today. Together, they remind us that creativity is one of the ways we make sense of time. Whether we’re reflecting on the past, experiencing the present, or experimenting with new tools to shape the future, creativity helps us pause, connect, and understand both ourselves and each other a little more deeply. And maybe that’s the balance we’re all searching for. Not more time but more meaning in the time we have. Layers of Womanhood at Cafe Bar Brew, Hull A new exhibition at Cafe Bar Brew brings together the powerful work of local artists Inga Beadle and Teddy Lucine. Cafe Brew, Hull on 2nd-14th May 2026. This thoughtful showcase explores the layered realities of womanhood - drawing on cultural roots spanning Lithuania, Burma, and Britain. Through expressive mark-making and intimate imagery, the artists reflect on lived experiences as mothers, daughters, sisters, and individuals navigating complex and often challenging paths. What stands out is how deeply personal yet universally resonant the work feels. Memory, identity, and resilience are woven into each piece, inviting viewers to pause and consider how heritage and environment shape the female experience across generations. Set within the welcoming atmosphere of the café, the exhibition creates space not just for viewing, but for conversation and connection - amplifying voices that are sometimes unheard, yet deeply felt. EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT Above: Raheena of IRIS Art Tech Find out more about ‘From Still to Seen’ visit instagram @irisxfitumi Left: Sareena Poodle - Guest contributor for this months article If you are an artist or have a project you’d like to feature please email info@helloucreative.co.uk

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or a side table can add depth, history and a sense of permanence without requiring a significant spend. Investing in the pieces that shape how a room functions and feels, while being more resourceful elsewhere, allows a home to come together in a way that feels both considered and enduring. Emily Coxon - Interior Designer: SPEND Curtains Buying off the shelf just doesn’t compete with beautiful bespoke House & Home Nikki Robinson - Interior Designer: SPEND Sofas & Armchairs If there is one area worth investing in, it is your seating. A well-made sofa or armchair will not only last for years, but will also define the comfort of a room in a way very little else can. Look for pieces that are thoughtfully constructed, ideally using natural materials, with a shape that feels timeless rather than trend-led. Makers such as Lorfords, George Smith and Kingcome are known for exactly this. It is these pieces that anchor a room, both physically and aesthetically, so it is worth getting them right. (www.lorfords.com) Joinery Good joinery has a transformative impact on a space. Whether it is a beautifully proportioned bookcase, a considered boot room or a simple run of cabinetry, it has the ability to make a room feel resolved. Well-designed joinery brings both function and permanence. It is often the element that allows a home to feel tailored to the way it is lived in, rather than simply decorated. I can highly recommend Green Cherry Services and Crawford Joinery as local tradesmen that are both a pleasure to work with. (See their adverts in this edition) Mattresses It may not be the most visible investment, but it is certainly one of the most important. A well-made mattress will last for years, and have a direct impact on how you feel day to day. Natural materials are always worth considering here, both for comfort and longevity. Brands such as Naturalmat offer beautifully made options that feel as good as they look. SAVE Sofa & Curtain Fabrics While it is worth investing in the structure of a sofa or the making of curtains, the fabric itself is often where you can be more savvy. Continued on Page 8 Spend Versus Save: We look at where Interior Designers Invest & Where They Hold Back The success of an interiors project often lies in knowing where to splurge and where to scale back. From bespoke joinery and beautifully made sofas to vintage finds and high-street accessories, we asked our favourite local designers for their ultimate spend-versus-save tips... Both require a surprising amount of material, so choosing a simple, well-priced linen can be a more practical approach. Suppliers such as Tinsmiths or The Cloth Shop offer beautiful plains that work effortlessly within a scheme. Interest can then be introduced more lightly, through cushions, throws or a carefully chosen trim. A well placed detail like a Braid can elevate even the simplest fabric - I love looking at the selections at The Cloth Shop and alway find that little something special on their site. They have a great selection of Antique & Vintage Fabrics as well as other pieces that will motivate you to get out your credit card!! I was recently browsing for some vintage hand dyed linen and ended up with some fantastic American storage jars and a Vintage Linen Grain Sack!! (www.theclothshop.net) Rugs Rugs are one of the hardest working elements in a home. A natural jute rug offers a wonderfully relaxed foundation and can be replaced over time as it wears. Something like this from La Redoute is a good example of something that feels considered without being overly precious. Antique Furniture Antiques are often assumed to be an investment, but they can be one of the most cost-effective ways to bring character into a home. Auction houses, local fairs and places such as The Saleroom can be a rich source of beautifully made pieces at a fraction of the cost of new. A small chest of drawers Brompton Sofa - Courtesy: Lorfords The Cloth Shop May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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House & Home specifying cheaper options as they’re prone to failure and far more costly to fix once installed. Hardware Do spend on good hardware and cupboard knobs. They are a relatively small upgrade but can completely transform cabinetry and elevate a room. SAVE Art Do save on artwork. You can find beautiful prints or pieces with real meaning without spending a fortune - I picked up the Metropolis poster (pictured right) from Poster Heaven. (www.posterheaven.co.uk) Rugs Rugs can be a place to save if needed. Vintage kilims are often surprisingly affordable and bring great character, while for larger areas a simple textured jute works beautifully. Furniture You can save on furniture by visiting antique fairs, and often finding well-made, characterful pieces at more accessible prices. Jackie Gibbs - Interiors Consultant: SPEND Curtain-making handmade curtains – they are something worth stretching your budget for. Joinery Bespoke joinery is another item I would always budget for. Made to measure, storing exactly what you require, it’s such a worthwhile investment. SAVE Table Lamps There are so many brilliant more budget options out there: OKA, Pooky, Rowen & Wren to mention a few – you really can create impact without breaking the bank. Paint Colour Matching Neutral paints are a great way to save money if you’re on a budget – just make sure you get a tester done beforehand to check the colour is a good match. Cushions Handmade cushions are lovely, but the high street has so many fantastic options. Zara Home is my go-to for cheaper cushion options, but I also love the choice at West Elm (www.westelm.co.uk) Kellie Arnold - Interior Designer: SPEND Upholstery Do spend on upholstered pieces such as sofas and armchairs. These are pieces you live with every day, so quality really matters. A well- made frame will last for years. It’s always better to choose a well- made piece and upholster it in a more cost-effective fabric than the other way round. Taps Do invest in good-quality taps and shower valves. It’s a false economy Curtains are an investment, but if they are properly made, they will last so much longer and look so much better. It is more important to have well-made curtains in a cheaper fabric than choosing an expensive fabric and then scrimping on the making up. In the sitting room below, we used a simple charcoal and off-white ticking-stripe fabric for the curtains from Ian Mankin which was very affordable but complemented the wallpaper used, adding a simple elegance in keeping with the period panelling in the room. However, we did use a more expensive brass curtain pole, and the curtains are generous and well made. Continued on Page 10 CRAWFORD JOINERY TIME-SERVED JOINER ⚪25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE QUOTES ⚪COTTINGHAM BASED Phone: 07764 946676 Email: crawford1919@icloud.com ALL ASPECTS OF JOINERY including: ⚪KITCHENS ⚪STAIRS ⚪FLOORS & DOORS ⚪BEDROOMS Now taking bookings for 2026 Metropolis Film Poster - Courtesy: Poster Heaven Twill Stripes - Courtesy: West Elm May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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House & Home Continued on Page 12 Upholstery In the same living room ,we have a beautiful Lorfords sofa, upholstered in a less expensive Colefax & Fowler fabric, with a bullion fringe from Samuel & Sons. By using more affordable fabrics where you need large quantities (like for window treatments and upholstery) you can then splurge on more expensive fabrics where you need smaller quantities, like on footstools, cushions and club fenders. Hardware & Taps Buy the best hardware and taps for bathrooms and kitchens your budget will stretch to. Door knobs and taps are items that you use and handle every day and are exposed to a lot of wear, and if these are cheap, it shows and you can feel it every time you use them. SAVE Vintage & Antique Furniture I source a lot for my clients and myself by scouring auction houses, antique fairs and antique shops. Antiques are usually so much better made than buying something new for the same price, and give a lot more character and depth to a room. Recently, I used an antique side table and lamp next to the sofa, and an antique chest of drawers and chair sourced at auction. What you could buy new for the same price would never have been as lovely. Paint Colour Matching When it comes to colour matching, I avoid this when I can as I prefer to use branded paints to remain true to colour. I certainly advise my clients never to colour-match neutral or pale colours as they are never the same. But if you are on a budget and really do want to colour match, then stronger and more saturated colours tend to match better. Melanie Orr - Architect/Designer: SPEND Sofas Investing in a high-quality sofa allows for complete customisation – from proportions and fabric to a comfort level tailored specifically to you. Whether you prefer a firmer sit or a more relaxed, sink-in feel, this level of personalisation ensures the sofa works for your lifestyle while remaining timeless in design. Window Treatments Window treatments are one of the few elements that combine practicality with strong visual impact. Sitting at eye level and often spanning floor to ceiling, they are one of the largest visual elements in a space. Well-made curtains are tailored to the space through the choice of fabric, the level of fullness, the style of heading, and details such as trims and poles. These decisions determine how the curtains fall, how they handle light, and how they frame the room, which gives them a bespoke quality that elevates the entire room. Joinery Bespoke joinery often makes a space feel fully resolved. Designed to the exact dimensions of a room, it allows even awkward areas to be used efficiently, integrating storage in a way that feels seamless. Tailored to how a client lives, it offers a level of personalisation that off-the-shelf pieces cannot achieve, while its quality and craftsmanship ensure longevity. Thoughtful detailing – such as door design, joinery profiles, handles and finishes – adds another layer of refinement, allowing each piece to feel truly unique. When done well, it brings cohesion to a space, making everything feel aligned and considered. SAVE Occasional Furniture When selected with care, simpler or more accessible designs can feel just as considered as more expensive alternatives. The focus should be on how each piece fits May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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House & Home within the space – its size, finish, and how it works alongside other elements. A clean-lined side table, for example, can complement a more luxurious sofa beautifully, allowing the room to feel effortless rather than overworked. Mirrors Mirrors can be approached with a more measured budget, particularly when not intended as a statement feature. A mirror above a dressing table should feel well-sized and functional, but it doesn’t need to be overly decorative or costly to be effective. Its role is to reflect light and support everyday use. Tom Vickers - Fashion/Interior Designer: SPEND Custom Joinery/Wardrobes Joinery is an expensive line item on the budget spreadsheet, but it’s something that translates directly into both daily functionality and long-term value. Off-the-shelf solutions rarely maximise space or align cleanly with the architecture of a room, whereas well-designed joinery can unlock awkward corners and improve storage efficiency. Investing in quality materials, thoughtful internal configurations and skilled craftsmanship is worth it in the long run, especially in smaller homes where space is a premium. Sofas Be kind to your bottom and invest in a lovely sofa. It is often the most heavily used piece of furniture in the home and takes centre stage in any room, so it’s worth prioritising quality over short-term savings. Higher-end sofas typically offer superior frame construction, suspension and cushioning, which not only improve comfort but also significantly extend lifespan. From a design perspective, the sofa also anchors the room – its proportions, upholstery and silhouette set the tone for the entire space. SAVE Chests of Drawers A chest of drawers is one of the easiest places to save without compromising on quality or character. Antique markets and auction houses are full of beautifully made pieces, often solid timber, dovetail-jointed and built to last in a way many modern equivalents aren’t. With a bit of patience, you can source something unique at a fraction of the cost of new, while adding depth and personality to a room. Accessories & Ceramics Accessories are another area where it pays to be selective with spending. I regularly pop into charity shops as you never know what you might find hidden away. They are often full of unique pieces – hand-thrown vases, glazed bowls and decorative objects – that bring far more character than mass- produced alternatives. These items are ideal for styling shelves, coffee tables and kitchen spaces, adding texture and individuality at very low cost. Mixing older ceramics with newer pieces also creates a more layered, collected look, which feels both considered and personal rather than overly curated or uniform. Cain Omerta - Interior Designer: SPEND Authentic Materials Invest in real stone, real wood and beautifully ageing metals like unlacquered brass. These materials bring depth, warmth and longevity – the foundations of a truly elevated space. Tapware Tapware is used daily, so quality matters. I lean towards nickel or unlacquered brass for their timelessness, and always recommend choosing a brand with at least a 15-year guarantee. Made-To-Measure Curtains Well-tailored curtains instantly elevate a room. They add softness, height and a sense of intention that off-the-shelf options rarely achieve. SAVE Decorative Lighting Table lamps and occasional lighting are a great place to be flexible. There are so many beautiful high-street and vintage options that deliver on style without the designer price tag. Styling Accessories Vases, trays and decorative objects can be sourced more affordably and layered over time. Mixing high and low creates a more relaxed, collected feel. Jute Rugs Natural jute rugs are brilliant for adding texture and warmth without overspending. They work beautifully in relaxed, high-traffic areas and can be layered with smaller, more decorative rugs if needed. Chloé Morris - Interior Designer: SPEND Bespoke Joinery I always set aside a large chunk of the project budget for bespoke joinery. It’s worth the investment: well-designed joinery maximises space and creates tailored storage solutions for your needs, and it turns awkward or otherwise unusable areas into usable space. Look at Lethbridge Lines. Sofas & Armchairs Good-quality sofas and armchairs are worth the spend. Not only are you buying pieces that will last your lifetime with a little care, but they will also be passed down to future generations. But don’t think the fabric choice you are making now is to last forever. After years of use and love, once they look a bit shabby, good-quality pieces can be reupholstered to look new for years to come. Window Treatments Bespoke window treatments are essential to create a tailored- looking project, each room/ window/wall is different, so no high street buy is going to work entirely in the space. If you get a good curtain maker (and a designer to guide them), you can change the entire feeling of a space. SAVE Antiques I am always trawling antique shops, markets and auction houses for projects as you can find some amazingly made bits of furniture at knockdown prices. Don’t be afraid to buy something which needs some TLC, with a bit of work, it can look like new and it will be something original. Rugs A luxury rug is a wonderful thing but the high street offers many brilliant options when budget does not allow – I love Habitat, Zara Home and Graham & Green. You can also get some great kilims at bargain prices, adding a playful, colourful aspect to any project. Cushions I love designing bespoke cushions for clients and it’s always great to get the colour, texture, fabric and size exactly right for the space but the high street has some amazing ready-made cushion options. You can style a room on a very small budget and it will still look great. Try Nina Campbell at Next, H&M and John Lewis. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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Literature This year, I am leaning back into reading. I’m trying to branch out from my typical crime thrillers, so I was thrilled to see that Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere is coming out in paperback. Like so many, I adored The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Her novels are the perfect mix of sheer escapism and sharp, intelligent writing. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle programme, her latest is as an epic love story about pushing boundaries. It’s the kind of transportive, character-driven story I love. Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester In his first novel for eight years, Booker-longlisted John Lanchester asks: what if the year’s most talked about TV show was all about your marriage? Kate, 30 years into her marriage, has a seemingly idyllic life in metropolitan north London. Phoebe, a young screenwriter, is the creator of the year’s hit TV show, Cheating. When Kate’s world takes a darker turn, she thinks she sees details and intimacies in the show that only she and her husband Jack could possibly have known. But who has betrayed whom? And who gets to tell whose story? A black comedy of resentment and entitlement, Look What You Made Me Do is the story of two very different women from two very different generations, heading towards a battle only one of them can win. London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe From the Baillie Gifford prize- winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing comes this stunning story of corruption and tragedy. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke My friend has read a preview of this debut novel and has been raving about it. It’s a dark yet funny take on the ‘trad wife’ life, focusing on one such woman who wakes up in the past. Expect frighteningly accurate parallels and new perspectives on where we are as a society today compared to 50 or 100 years ago. It’s definitely made an impression pre-release – Anne Hathaway has bagged the film rights. Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth When I want something sharp, funny and just a little bit chaotic, Emma Jane Unsworth is always a safe bet. I loved Adults and Slags similarly delivers. I tore through it in a matter of days. There’s something about Unsworth’s writing that feels so alive – it’s quick, biting and full of messy, real emotion, but never loses its sense of humour. At its heart, this is a story about female friendship and sisterhood, identity and the labels we carry (and sometimes reclaim). It follows women navigating life, love and all the complications in between, with plenty of wit and honesty along the way. It’s sweet and complex, heartwarming and heartbreaking all on one page. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid In 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, mysteriously fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. When his grieving parents began their desperate quest to understand how their son had died, they made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. In his inimitably gripping and forensic prose, Patrick Radden Keefe follows Zac’s parents on a dark journey to find out what brought Zac to the balcony that night – and how a teenager’s world of make-believe drew him into the city’s terrifying underworld. London Falling is at once a devastating family tragedy, a riveting story of greed, power and deception, and an indictment of the culture that has transformed London into a haven for the malignant forces that have come to influence us all. Three Summers by Karen Swan It’s 1957. Among the lemon trees, Rafaella Parisi impatiently waits for the summer visitors to arrive in her small fishing village on the coast of Puglia. She may be dating Fon Gianelli, but there is one person she longs to see – Cosimo, son of the wealthy Franchetti family. The following summer, everything changes. After a devastating accident at the lavish Franchetti villa, Rafa makes a vow that changes the course of all their futures. Then in 1961, they meet again. And when Rafa and Cosi’s lives collide, Rafa must decide if she’s willing to risk the life she has built for the future she might have had. Repetition by Vigdis Hjorth As winter approaches in Norway and the daylight dwindles, a chance encounter prompts a novelist to reexamine her past. The seismic events following her 16th birthday return with haunting vividness, exposing a story both utterly familiar and desperately strange. It was the year she first got drunk, the year she first had sex with a boy. She was watched like a hawk by an anxious mother and a silent, distant father. It was a year of typical teenage fixation and typical teenage frivolity, and of all the usual parental fretting. Until something else took hold, and her family made an unspoken decision and a terrible sacrifice. Only now, decades later, can these events be comprehended. In Repetition, award-winning novelist Vigdis Hjorth explores, through fiction, the parts of childhood that echo through the decades. Brawler by Lauren Groff Lauren Groff returns with a fierce new story collection, her first since the award-winning and bestselling Florida. Ranging from the 1950s to the present day and moving across age, class and region – from New England to Florida to California – these nine stories reflect and expand upon a single shared theme: the ceaseless battle between the dark and light in all of us. Among those caught in this match are a young woman suddenly responsible for her disabled sibling; a hot-tempered high-school swimmer in need of an adult; a mother blinded by the loss of her family; and a banking scion endowed with a different kind of inheritance. Precise, surprising and provocative, anchored by profound insight into human nature, Brawler reveals the repeated fracture points between love and fear, compassion and violence, reason and instinct, altruism and survival. Permanence by Sophie MacIntosh This is the story of an affair. Clara and Francis are in love, but nobody knows it. For months, they have been slipping away from their respective lives, sharing stolen afternoons in hotel rooms, their time together painfully sweet and all too short. Until one day they wake up in a bedroom neither of them recognises, with no memory of how they got May Reads Looking for your next great read? From hotly anticipated novels by some of the best writers out there to compelling non-fiction you won’t be able to put down, these are our book editor - Rhona Grew’s top books of the moment – plus the new releases worth pre-ordering now. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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15 Literature To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Electric Garage Doors FROM £895 STANDARD from £895 55mm slats, openings up to 2.5m wide PREMIUM 55 Double Density from £1,275 Auto run, 2.5m wide PREMIUM 77 from £1,495 Maximum 5m width FREE installation FREE 3 years warranty Manufactured in the UK Fitted by your local engineer Book your FREE SURVEY today 0800 0485 599 E: info@godirectdoors.co.uk www.godirectdoors.co.uk Terms and Conditions apply - see website for details. MAY OFFER FREE ALARM with Premium 55 and Premium 77 doors there. They find themselves in a strange and unfamiliar city: a place where adulterers can live openly as couples, without fear of consequence, putting the theory of their love into practice. Here, the sky is painted over the old town square in changeless, cloudless blue. Ripe fruits wait on the table each morning, and the sunset comes down in a blaze of pink each night. And contact with the real world is impossible. As long as Clara and Francis are here, they only have each other. But how long can you stay in paradise before the cracks start to show? Sisters In Yellow by Mieko Kawakami This is the latest book from the International Booker-shortlisted author of Heaven and Breasts and Eggs. Hana has nothing, but she’s hopeful. She’s 15 years old. She lives in a tiny apartment in a Tokyo suburb with her young mother, a hostess at a local dive bar. They have no money, no security. Then Kimiko appears. Kimiko is older, a bright light in Hana’s dark world. Together they set up Lemon, a bar that, despite its shabby setting and seedy clientele, becomes a haven for Hana. Suddenly, Hana has a job she loves, friends to share her days with, and the glittering promise of money. She feels like a normal girl. But in the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya, nothing is as it seems. Soon, all of Hana’s hope, her optimism and her drive will be tested to the limit. Twenty years later, Kimiko is on trial. Now Hana must wrestle with her own actions, and face their devastating consequences… Famesick by Lena Dunham In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain. For the last decade, she’s spent countless hours in doctors’ waiting rooms searching for diagnoses, treatments and relief. As Lena Dunham takes us through her journey, tracking her rise to fame – from selling the pilot of Girls to the present – in three acts, it becomes clear that the spotlight casts long shadows, distorting the relationships she once held dear and isolating everyone in its glare. When an endless supply of drugs can’t protect you from pain, being famous doesn’t stand a chance against the darker corners of the human experience. In Famesick, Dunham asks herself what the cost of fulfilling her dreams has really been, and whether it was worth it. What she finds is deeper than physical relief, and more lasting, as she learns to live with what she can’t change and turn her regrets into wisdom that can carry her forward, as she reconnects to what, and who, she loves. Honey: A Novel by Imani Thompson Imani Thompson is a British writer with Jamaican heritage. During her time studying sociology at the University of Cambridge, her short stories were published in The Mays and won the Vogue new writer’s prize. She wrote Honey while working as a bookseller at Daunt Books and is now at work on her second novel. She just wants to know what justice feels like. Yrsa is bored: bored with her PhD program, her entitled students, and the never-ending pages of racial violence and feminist theory she has to read. But most of all, she’s bored with the men in her life - especially the bad ones. And then, one sunny afternoon, she accidentally kills one. Suddenly a problematic professor is dead, and Yrsa, well - she’s no longer bored. Emboldened, she starts to chase the high, and soon no misbehaving sexist man within commuting distance is safe. Finally Yrsa’s academic research feels useful. But how long can killing in the name of feminist and racial solidarity justify her actions? And how long until her actions - and buried family secrets - come back to unravel her? 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 .

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Food & Drink Health & Wellbeing Award winning care homes Expert dementia care Guided by the latest academic evidence, our dementia specialists support each resident to live every day to the full. Chapter House, Beverley Beverley Parklands, Beverley 0330 029 4536 careuk.com/hull Trusted to care May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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17 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Health & Wellbeing When we welcome a new resident to our Beverley care homes, our teams get to know them well so that we can tailor care to suit their individual needs. Regular care plan reviews ensure that everyone is supported at every stage of their dementia journey. It’s all part of our personalised approach. Care you can depend on We work closely with academic partners and dementia experts to ensure that we stay up-to-date with the latest approaches to dementia care. The Association of Dementia Studies also provides bespoke training for our teams. This collaboration means our care and practice is supported and informed by evidence, so that you can be assured your loved one receives the very best, compassionate care. Supporting people to live well with dementia At Chapter House and Beverley Parklands, our Lifestyle team delivers meaningful activities, designed to support residents to live fulfi lling lives, including gardening, crafting, painting and reminiscence. We hold informative dementia talks at Chapter House and Beverley Parklands which allows members of the local community who are living with dementia, and their loved ones and carers, to visit our home and meet other like-minded people. These free events are a great opportunity to hear from experts in dementia care and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Safe, supportive, purpose-built facilities We understand that moving somewhere new can feel overwhelming, but our purpose-built homes has been carefully designed to meet the latest dementia standards, creating an environment that is safe, welcoming and easily understood. Everything from colour schemes, signage and furniture to the design of our crockery, has been carefully chosen to support residents to be as independent as possible. Trusted to care Chapter House and Beverley Parklands care homes in Beverley are part of Care UK, the country’s most-awarded large care provider. We’ve been delivering high-quality, personalised care for over 40 years. That’s why over 16,000 families trust us to care for their loved ones. To fi nd out more about the dementia care we offer at our luxury Beverley care homes, or to book a showround, call 0330 029 4536 or visit our website careuk.com/hull Chapter House care home Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire HU17 8HU Beverley Parklands care home Beverley Parklands, Yorkshire HU17 0RA Advertising Feature Quality dementia care, led by experts At Care UK’s Chapter House and Beverley Parklands care homes, we’re passionate about supporting people to live well with dementia. With expert-backed training and luxurious, purpose-built facilities, you can trust us to care for your loved one.

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Health & Wellbeing Pesticides In Your Veggies... Your fruit and veggies are giving you more than vitamins -- they are raising pesticide levels in your body, warns a study that appears in the ‘International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health’. Research from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals that what’s on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry higher pesticide residues, like strawberries, spinach, and bell peppers, also have significantly higher levels of those chemicals in their urine. While produce remains a corner- stone of a healthy diet, the findings highlight how everyday food choices can drive real-world exposure to substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental harm. Switching from conventional produce to organic options can significantly lower pesticide biomarkers in the body within just a few days Gym Supplements Linked To Sleep Loss New research from the University of Toronto, published in the journal ‘Sleep Epidemiology’, suggests that popular gym supplements marketed to boost energy and exercise performance may be undermining sleep in adolescents. Researchers have found that those adolescents, who use preworkout supplements, are more than twice as likely to report sleeping five hours or less per night than those who don’t use them. These products commonly contain large doses of caffeine, anywhere between 90mg to over 350mg, more than a can of Coke. This may impact sleep, which is critical for healthy development, mental wellbeing, and academic functioning. Researchers say that gym supplements are not harmless fitness products and - Lao Tzu health professionals, including family doctors, should routinely ask young patients about their pre-workout supplement use. They also recommend avoiding these products 12 to 14 hours before bedtime. Sit Less For A Healthy Bladder A study, published in the journal ‘BJU International’, looked at 69,795 healthy middle-aged men over the course of two and a half years and recorded the amount of time they spent sitting, their physical activity, and whether they had lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)T. he researchers found that those who spent five or more hours per day sitting, as well as those who had low physical activity levels in general, were more likely to develop LUTS, which included incomplete emptying, urinary frequency or urgency, a weak urinary stream, or having to get up to urinate at night. The fix would be to sit less. And, if you have to sit all day for work, stand up and move around for five minutes every hour. The Way You Talk Could Reveal Dementia Risk A new study from Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and York University suggests that how we talk in casual conversations may offer a window into how well our brains are functioning. Their findings, that appear in the ‘Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research’, suggest that small details in speech timing, including pauses, fillers such as ‘uh,’ ‘um,’ and moments of word-finding difficulty, are closely tied to executive function. Executive function refers to the mental abilities that help us plan, remember information, stay organised, and shift between tasks. The study builds on earlier work showing that faster speaking rates are associated with stronger cognitive performance in older adults. Researchers believe that given the ease, convenience, and sensitivity of natural speech analysis, it is an ideal choice for repeated assessments to identify people experiencing cognitive decline at a high rate and may be at risk for developing dementia. Health & Wellbeing News... ChatGPT As A Therapist? As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a serious red flag. Research, that appears in the journal ‘Proceedings of the AAAI/ ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society’, has found that even when instructed to use established psychotherapy approaches, the systems consistently fail to meet professional ethics standards set by organisations like the American Psychological Association. In testing, chatbots mishandled crisis situations, gave responses that reinforced harmful beliefs about users or others, and used language that created the appearance of empathy without genuine understanding. Researchers say that, for human therapists, there are governing boards and mechanisms for providers to be held professionally liable for mistreatment and malpractice. But, when LLM counsellors make these violations, there are no established regulatory frameworks. How Pecans Boost Heart Health A new scientific review, published in the journal ‘Nutrients’, suggests that pecans may pack more heart power than many people realise. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology conducted the review, examining a broad range of studies that have highlighted how pecans fit into modern dietary habits and current health priorities. The strongest and most consistent evidence was on heart health, particularly blood lipids. Researchers found that, across multiple studies, people who regularly ate pecans in snacksized portions had improved total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol. Pecans are rich in polyphenols, which is a type of antioxidant, and other bioactive compounds. These components may help enhance the antioxidant activity in the body and reduce lipid oxidation, a process associated with oxidative stress. Emerging research also suggests that pecans may support healthier post-meal lipid metabolism, an important factor in heart health. How GLP-1 Medications Protect Heart According to research, in nearly half of all heart attack patients, tiny blood vessels within the heart muscle remain narrowed, even after the main artery is cleared during emergency medical treatment. This results in a complication known as ‘no-reflow’, where blood is unable to reach certain parts of the heart tissue. Previous research has shown that this narrowing of blood vessels increases the risk of death or hospital admission for heart failure within a year of a heart attack. But, suggests a study,published in the journal ‘Nature Communications’, GLP-1 drugs may prevent this problem. The medications activate potassium channels, which relax mural cells called pericytes that help regulate blood flow, and allow previously constricted blood vessels to widen. As a result, blood can reach heart tissue more effectively, lowering the chance of additional damage. The findings highlight the potential for these existing drugs to be repurposed to treat heart attack patients, offering a potentially life-saving solution. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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19 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Health & Wellbeing 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 FERTILITY ISSUES * DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT * LYMPHATIC CONGESTION GENERAL TENSION AND PAIN? 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. 20% off your first Reflexology Session (but quote BM05 when booking) To book an appointment, call or text Gina on: 07852 317174 For the elderly, infirm, disabled and housebound Approved by the CQC we provide a friendly, professional service. FREE HOME VISITS DENTURES If you receive Income Support, ESA, Universal Credit or Pension Credit Guarantee your dentures will be completely FREE OF CHARGE. Otherwise your dentures will cost £326. Dr. Russell Davies - Dental Surgeon GDC 62838 Sharron Daniels - Dental Nurse GDC 136968 MOB: 07930 550274 Ask Your... www.bestey.co.uk

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Food & Drink Everyday spices can pack a powerful health punch, from easing arthritis pain and boosting mood to reducing inflammation. Here are six of the best… 1 Ginger Best for: Treating arthritis Why: Mostly known as a treatment for nausea, ginger does far more. ‘Ginger has been used for centuries in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine and it’s also one of the most studied spices in Western medicine, with hundreds of medical trials on everything from migraines to arthritis,’ explains Dr Alan Gifford, head of functional medicine at a private GP Practice. ‘Most of the arthritis studies have looked at osteoarthritis, specifically knee pain. In a trial by the University of Miami, 247 patients took ginger supplements for six weeks, and 42% had less knee pain after walking, and took less pain medication. It works in the same way as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, by blocking inflammatory pathways and numbing pain receptors.’ A Hungarian study in 2024 linked the pain-reducing capabilities of ginger to the anti-inflammatory compounds it contains, particularly shogaol, an antioxidant only found in dried or heat-treated (not fresh) ginger. How to take: Supplements of concentrated ground ginger or extracts of ginger have been used in most scientific studies so that very high doses could be administered (more than 500mg daily in the Miami trial). However, the amount needed to address inflammation in the wider population is much lower, with an Iranian study finding that just 2g a day of ground ginger (approximately 1 teaspoon) significantly reduced inflammatory markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Serving suggestion: Add ground ginger to carrot or parsnip soup. 2 Chilli Best for: Boosting gut bacteria Why: ‘Chilli peppers contain capsaicin, an active compound that encourages the production of beneficial bacteria and reduces harmful bacteria in the gut – this is useful as we age because our microbial diversity naturally declines,’ explains Dr Gifford. Capsaicin increases a type of bacteria called Akkermansia, which strengthens the gut barrier. Higher levels of Akkermansia have been linked to lower body fat and healthier blood sugar levels. People with sensitive stomachs should be cautious as chilli can act as a metabolic stimulant, which speeds up gut transit. How to take: You only need a small amount a few times a week, it doesn’t need to be daily. If you don’t tolerate heat, mild chillies give the same health boost. Serving suggestion: Add a Mexican touch to scrambled eggs with a sprinkling of chilli flakes. 3 Turmeric Best for: Reducing inflammation Why: ‘Turmeric contains curcumin, a polyphenol that helps to dampen inflammatory pathways in the body, reduce cytokines (inflammatory signalling molecules), and reduce oxidative stress,’ explains Dr Gifford. ‘As we age, we experience low-grade chronic inflammation, leaving us at higher risk of osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Turmeric can help to gently calm that process.’ A Chinese meta-analysis found that using curcumin in treating chronic diseases including arthritis, psoriasis, and irritable bowel disease can cut the inflammatory response and improve symptoms, relieve pain and speed recovery. How to take: Because turmeric contains such tiny amounts of curcumin (2-6%), supplements are used in medical trials. Taken as a medicine, a common curcumin dose is 400 to 600mg three times a day, the equivalent of 15g of turmeric powder (up to 6 teaspoons). To cut inflammation, try a dose of 800mg daily. Up curcumin’s Spice up your life bioavailability by eating it with black pepper and healthy fats. Eating it in the diet is safe, but check with a doctor before taking a supplement. Turmeric can block iron absorption so I wouldn’t recommend if you’re anaemic. Do not take curcumin supplements if you are on blood thinners and check with a GP/pharmacist if you are on blood pressure medication. Serving suggestion: Mix it with cinnamon, black pepper and hot milk to create golden milk, a traditional Indian drink. 4 Saffron Best for: Treating depression Why: Extracted from crocus flowers, this vividly coloured spice has been the subject of several recent medical studies. A large 2024 review by Indian scientists said it was a promising treatment for mild to moderate depression. It’s thought to work in a similar way to antidepressant drugs, keeping the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin at high levels. e research backed up findings that saffron has antidepressant qualities akin to prescription SSRIs, including fluoxetine and citalopram. It also has strong antioxidant properties, which can help with inflammation and oxidative stress, both factors implicated in depression. How to take: Most medical studies have used doses of 30mg saffron extract. It would be hard to get this from diet alone, so supplements would be needed, such as Viridian Saffron Extract. Talk to a GP or pharmacist first. Serving suggestion: Saffron is a powerful antioxidant. Steep the threads in the stock of a risotto – this will release the spice’s full flavour and colour. 5 Cinnamon (Pictured Top Right) Best for: Regulating blood sugar Why: Cinnamon is a crowd-pleas- ing dried bark and is a powerful agent in lowering blood glucose levels, particularly important for those with Type 2 diabetes. A 2024 study gave obese and pre-diabetic subjects 4g cinnamon a day for four weeks and found that overall glucose concentrations were consistently lower in the cinnamon group than the placebo. There was also a fall in triglycerides (fat in the blood). The effects were put down to cinnamon’s high polyphenols upping insulin sensitivity. How to take: While subjects were given supplements, the 4g could be gained through diet. Be careful, though, warns Wood: ‘Most commercially available cinnamon isn’t actually cinnamon at all, it’s cassia. Cassia looks, smells and tastes like cinnamon, but it does not have the health benefits and can harm the liver in high amounts. Look for Ceylon cinnamon or “true cinnamon”.’ Serving suggestion: Stir 1 teaspoon into overnight oats or porridge. 6 Cardamom Best for: Lowering blood pressure Why: Some trials have connected cardamom intake with reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. ‘It appears to relax blood vessels, possibly because of the potassium and antioxidants it contains,’ says Dr Gifford. ‘It could also be due to its diuretic properties (increased urination removes water build up and decreases blood pressure). Blood pressure and arterial stiffness naturally increase with age, so this could help as an adjunct (not a replacement) to medication.’ How to take: 1⁄2-1 teaspoon of ground cardamom a day as part of a healthy diet,’ says Dr Gifford. Serving suggestion: You could add it to coffee, a flavour combina- tion popular in the Middle East and Scandinavia. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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From Waiter to Owner: 15-Year Journey Comes Full Circle at Zarley’s Opening There’s something special about a full-circle moment — and Zarley’s Wine Bar & Grill in Beverley is exactly that. Newly opened on North Bar Within, the restaurant marks not just a fresh addition to the town’s dining scene, but a deeply personal milestone for owner Eyyup Demir. Back in 2010, Eyyup began his journey in the very same building when it was home to Lucia’s, starting as a waiter before quickly becoming manager. After five years honing his craft, he went on to open Central 42 in 2016, now a well-loved local spot. Nearly a decade later, he returns to where it all began — this time as owner, bringing experience, passion, and a clear vision. “This place means a lot to me,” he says. “I started here as a waiter back in 2010, so to come back now and open my own restaurant in the same building is a real full-circle moment.” Zarley’s offers a relaxed yet stylish setting, serving steaks, seafood, pizzas and pastas alongside fine wines, cocktails and premium drinks. Designed for everything from casual lunches to evening dining, it’s already proving a hit, with a strong opening weekend and warm local support. A standout feature is its unique lunch offer: guests can mix and match any two dishes — from salads and wraps to pizzas and pastas — for £26.95, Monday to Friday until 4:30pm. It’s a fresh, flexible concept not currently seen elsewhere in Beverley. The name “Zarley’s” adds a personal touch, combining the names of Eyyup’s daughters, Zara and Leyla — a reminder that this is more than just a business. With its welcoming atmosphere, quality menu, and heartfelt story, Zarley’s is quickly becoming a go-to destination in Beverley — and one well worth experiencing for yourself. 5 North Bar within, Beverley HU17 8AP - 01482 887878 Food & Drink 21 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470

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Food & Drink Erkan Sahindal - business owner at the Olive Tree on Lincoln Way, Beverley - and accomplished chef shares his recipe for Gochujang Salmon - Traybakes are a weeknight staple in our household because they’re versatile and vibrant – you just chuck it all onto a baking tray and let the oven do the work. Maximum flavour and minimal clean- up while keeping it healthy and balanced is what I’m all about. It’s nutrient-dense but doesn’t compromise on flavour with the sticky-sweet gochujang glaze and the sweetness of the roasted vegetables. Whether you’re a fish fan or not, I’d urge you to give this a go.. SERVES 2 TOTAL TIME 40 mins EASY INGREDIENTS 300g of baby potatoes, chopped into halves or thirds 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 red pepper, cut into large chunks 1 orange pepper, cut into large chunks 1 tbsp of olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 5mm–1cm slices 2 x 130g salmon fillets 100g of tenderstem broccoli 50g of green beans 1 tsp of sesame seeds, to garnish ½ lime, cut into wedges, to serve Salt & black pepper FOR THE MARINADE 1 tbsp of gochujang paste 1 tbsp of soy sauce 1 tbsp of runny honey 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp of finely chopped fresh root ginger Juice of ½ a lime METHOD Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan (425°F/Gas Mark 7). Line a large baking tray with baking parchment or kitchen foil. Step 2 Toss the potatoes, onion, pepper and carrot with the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Spread over the prepared tray and roast in the oven for 20 minutes until it’s just starting to soften. Step 3 Meanwhile, make the marinade by combining all the ingredients in a bowl. After 20 minutes, remove the tray from the oven. Nestle Gochujang Salmon the salmon fillets among the vegetables and brush with the marinade. Arrange the broccoli and greens beans around the salmon and drizzle the remaining marinade all over. Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish and serve up with lime wedges on the side. Olive and chilli pasta You can use any variety of olive you have knocking about in your fridge for this. We used Nocellara olives for their lovely bright green colour and buttery flavour. SERVES 2 • PREP 10 mins COOK 10 mins • EASY V INGREDIENTS 150 g pappardelle* 100 g olives, pitted 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp. capers, rinsed ½ tsp chilli flakes, depending on taste ½ Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Small handful parsley leaves roughly chopped METHOD Step 1 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain, reserving a mugful of the pasta water. Step 2 Meanwhile, in a high-speed blender or the small bowl of a food processor, whizz the olives, garlic, capers and lemon zest and juice until fairly smooth. Step 3 Return the pasta to the pan, add the olive tapenade, chilli, oil, parsley and a splash of pasta water to make it glossy. Mix to coat and serve. *We’ve used pappardelle here but of course any pasta shape will work - something like linguine or spaghetti will allow the glossy sauce to cling onto the pasta. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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Travel We discover Britain’s tiniest treasures, each small in size but rich in History.... 1. House Painted a cheery bright red and perched on the bustling quayside of Conwy, Wales, the Quay House never fails to raise a smile from passersby. This 16th-century curiosity measures just 72 inches across, 122 inches high and 120 inches deep. The house is open to visitors, who are welcomed, as tradition dictates, by a guide dressed in Welsh costume. 2. Street Ebenezer Place in Wick in the north of Scotland not only carries the title of being the smallest street in the UK, it’s also the smallest (shortest) in the world. It appears in the “Guinness Book of World Records” and measures just six feet nine inches (2.06 m) from start to finish. We don’t imagine there would be any parking here – as the length of the average car in the UK is almost twice the length of the street (at over four metres)! 3. Church Set on the seafront at Rhos-on- Sea in Wales, St Trillo’s Chapel is widely regarded as the UK’s smallest church, measuring just 11 feet by eight feet and seating only six people. Dating back to the 16th century, though rooted in a sixth-century hermitage built over a natural holy spring, it served as a place of baptism and healing for centuries. Still used for quiet prayer today, this tiny stone chapel offers visitors a peaceful glimpse into early Welsh Christianity. 4. Town Nestled beside the River Stour in Essex, Manningtree holds the proud distinction of being England’s smallest town by land area, covering just 47 acres (19 hectares). Steeped in history, it grew as a medieval market town and later became known for its links to Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins. Today, it is known for its Georgian-fronted high street, independent shops and riverside views – it even has a tiny patch of sandy beach, ideal for soaking up the sun in the summer. 5. Pub Tucked away in historic Bury St Edmunds, The Nutshell is reckoned to be Britain’s smallest pub, measuring just 15 feet by seven feet. Trading since 1867 in a much older, Grade II–listed building, it once even squeezed in a record 102 patrons . . . and a dog. Visitors love its cosy charm and quirky curios, which include a 400-year-old mummified cat discovered in the walls during building work in 1935 – a peculiar relic said to have been placed there to bring good luck. 6. County Tiny Rutland, England’s smallest historic county, covers just 237 square miles (382 km²) and is known for its motto Multum in Parvo – “Much in little”. Its only towns, Oakham and Uppingham, sit amid rolling countryside and pretty villages. With medieval roots, a proud rural character and tranquil landscapes, Rutland offers visitors peaceful charm in a perfectly pocket-sized package. Make 2026 The Year To Visit The UK’s Seven Smallest... 7. City Tucked on the Pembrokeshire coast, St Davids is Britain’s smallest city, home to around 1,800 residents and covering only 0.23 square miles of urban area. Its city status stems from its magnificent 12th-century cathedral, founded on the site of St David’s sixth-century monastery and a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Visitors enjoy peaceful streets, ancient chapels and the dramatic ruins of the Bishop’s Palace. 6ft 9” 1 4 2 3 6 7 5 May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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27 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Travel A sample of our exclusive & ESCORTED departures... 02 July 26, £175 - Regent Seven Sea’s Grandeur Cruise ship experience - 2 days 05 July 26 - Exploring the Azores! Fly from Humberside 10 days £3100 07 Sep 26 - Gardens of Kent - 5 days Chilston Park Hotel £855 DBB only 4 seats 22 Sep 26 - India - Amritsar & Shimla An itinerary with a twist £2995 - 2 places only 16 Oct 26 Llandudno Tynedale Fabulous hotel DBB - 5 days £655 25 or 26 Nov 26 - Lunch on the Rails Day outing with lunch East Lancs Rail £115 30 Dec 26 New Year in Southport 3 nts Mike James Gala night & more £549 27Aug 27 - Isles of Scilly non flying 8 days from £1839 B&B—limited space Telephone for more info. it’s good to talk MARIONOWEN TRAVEL “WHERE A GOOD HOLIDAY STARTS” We are a full travel agency we book ALL tour Operators & Cruise Lines. You don’t pay extra, our advice & service is included allowing you to sit back relax and look forward to your holiday. 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For many years, far�flung destinations have topped our travel wish lists—powder�soft Caribbean beaches, Canadian wildlife adventures, and once�in�a�lifetime journeys across oceans. But increasingly, travellers are discovering that you don’t always need to travel halfway around the world to experience something extraordinary.� With a little imagination, many of the world’s most iconic travel experiences can be found much closer to home—often with less time travelling, greater flexibility, and just as much to inspire and delight.� The allure of the Caribbean is undeniable, yet the clear waters and white sands of the Isles of Scilly offer a surprisingly similar escape. With their subtropical feel, slower pace, and unspoilt beauty, these islands feel a world away—without the long�haul journey.� Wildlife lovers often look to Canada for unforgettable encounters with black bears, but the forests of Finland provide an equally remarkable experience. 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Along the Rhine Valley and in Bonn, spring brings delicate blooms and colourful landscapes without the need for long�haul travel.� For those seeking something vibrant and culturally rich, instead of the modern skyline of Dubai, the colours and character of Morocco offer an equally enriching experience, with bustling souks, historic cities, and desert horizons just a short flight away.� Travelling closer to home does not mean compromising—it simply offers a different way to explore the world. With less time spent in transit and more time to enjoy the experience, these alternatives open up new possibilities, often revealing hidden gems that might otherwise be overlooked.� Perhaps the next great journey isn’t as far away as you think.� I love the photos they are all genuine and taken by myself � making memories that’s what travel is all about! If you’re considering your next escape, we’re always here to help you discover what’s possible—near or far. 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What’s On & Competitions Internationally acclaimed actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland today announces his highly anticipated return to the stage with the Love Will Bring You Home Tour, his first full tour since 2024, following an extended period of filming on several major motion picture projects. With a gap now opening in his filming schedule, Sutherland will bring his celebrated live show back to audiences across Europe and the UK from 14 April through to 27 May 2026, performing an extensive run of dates including cities he has never played before, alongside much-requested returns to key markets. The tour will also support the forthcoming release of Sutherland’s fourth studio album, Grey, expected this spring. While a confirmed release date is yet to be announced, fans can anticipate hearing new material alongside favourites from across his catalogue. The tour marks a special milestone with Sutherland’s first shows in Spain since his debut tour in 2017, as well as a highly anticipated appearance at London’s iconic Union Chapel, one of the capital’s most revered live venues. Sutherland’s last touring cycle in 2024 saw record-breaking attendance at multiple festival appearances and a string of sold-out headline dates, further cementing his reputation as one of the most compelling live storytellers on the circuit. Critics have consistently praised the warmth, authenticity and emotional depth of his performances, describing his shows as “genuinely talented... delivered with earnestness and skill,” and “an entertaining, memorable evening led by a charismatic performer who connects instinctively with his audience.” Fans can expect a powerful evening of music and storytelling - a great night out filled with personal KIEFER SUTHERLAND plays LEEDS – O2 Academy on Wednesday 27th May 2026 To enter just send your Name, Address and Contact Telephone number via email to: ask@daltonspire.co.uk Postal entries with the same information should be sent to: Dalton Events, 31 Elm Drive, Cherry Burton, HU17 7RJ Please state clearly which gig or event draw you wish to enter. Each draw will close five days before the event. “Cassidy literally brought me to tears this evening with her performance of Natural Woman. She was who I was, she felt what I felt. She was me!” – Carole King Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End. Cassidy will showcase her breathtaking vocals on King’s biggest hits including Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and many more, including songs influenced or inspired by King. Cassidy is a star of the West End and has appeared in many shows including Wicked, &Juliet and Chess. “I’m so excited to tour the iconic music of Carole King. Playing her in the West End in ‘Beautiful’ for years was such a joy for me. Getting to revisit her incredible catalogue of songs and take them on the road is something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time.” says Cassidy Janson. Cassidy’s music career has catapulted over the past few years. In 2017 Cassidy was in the trio Leading Ladies, performing alongside Amber Riley and Beverley Knight. They recorded an acclaimed debut album, entitled Songs from the Stage which was nominated for a Classical Brit ‘CASSIDY JANSON sings CAROLE KING’ at HULL Truck Theatre on Thurs 19th May WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE ONE OF THE 2 GIGS LISTED ABOVE reflections from Sutherland’s remarkable life and career, and the real-world experiences that shape the narratives of his songs. His performances balance intimate acoustic moments with driving band arrangements, creating a dynamic, immersive atmosphere. A reviewer recently captured the spirit of his live shows perfectly: “He continuously engages with his audience, sharing anecdotes and the stories behind his songs... it’s a fun and compelling night, helmed by a leading man as charismatic in the room as he is on screen.” The Love Will Bring You Home Tour promises to deliver the same emotional connection, musicianship and storytelling that have earned Sutherland a devoted international following. Kiefer Sutherland LEEDS – O2 Academy 27th May 2026 Tickets for the above show are available from - https:// pinkdot.seetickets.com/event/ kiefer-sutherland/o2-academy- leeds/3597345 https://kiefersutherland.com/ Award. Cassidy then signed to BMG records and proceeded to create her debut solo album of her own original music which also included a previously unreleased Carole King track. Her song “When A Woman” is also featured in the British movie Fisherman’s Friends Cassidy has previously guested with The Jive Aces, performing at Glastonbury and Ronnie Scott’s as well as on tours to New York City and Florida. Cassidy also performed as a soloist at the Royal Albert Hall for Magic FM’s Magic of the Musicals and duetted with Carole King in Hyde Park for 65,000 people. A stunning evening not to be missed. Tickets for the above Spring 2026 shows are available from – https://www.cassidyjanson. com/event/cassidy-janson-sings- carole-king-tour-2026/ Doors: 7.00pm • Starts: 7.30pm May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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29 What’s On & Competitions To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Cougar Live and Horlock House are delighted to announce the event of the Summer bringing world-class acts to Yorkshire’s Keighley Cougar Park with JLS on Friday 24th July and UB40 feat Ali Campbell on Saturday 25th July 2026. Cougar Live Music Experience, a dynamic new music festival, is set to make its debut at Cougar Park, the iconic home of the Keighley Cougars rugby club. The event promises an unforgettable weekend of live music starting on Friday night with headline performances by Brits award winners JLS, setting the stage for a spectacular opening. On Saturday, festival-goers will be treated to an electrifying set from iconic reggae act UB40 featuring Ali Campbell. Fans can expect more than just two big headline sets at Cougar Live. Across the weekend, Cougar Park will host a family-fun festival experience with a main stage show each night plus a limited number of VIP upgrades are planned, including priority entry, access to the Golden Circle, and a small allocation of JLS and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell meet- and-greet opportunities, making Cougar Live feel like a once-in- a-lifetime music weekend in the heart of Keighley. The founders of Keighley Cougars, celebrated for their progressive approach and commitment to inclusivity, are taking a bold step forward by launching this festival, further cementing their status as trailblazers in both sport and entertainment. Cougar Live aims to bring the excitement of major music events directly to the local community, providing fans with access to internationally acclaimed artists without the need to travel to neighbouring cities. The festival marks a significant milestone for Keighley, offering an opportunity for local audiences to experience world-class performances on their doorstep. Kaue Garcia and Ryan O’Neill, Owners of Keighley Cougars, commented: “We are thrilled to bring Cougar Live to Cougar Park. It’s always been our mission to serve our community and neighbouring cities. Launching a festival of this scale is a testament to the spirit and passion of Keighley and we look forward to welcoming everyone for a weekend of fantastic music and celebration.” Piper Music Management, the show’s production with an impressive track record of staging major concerts across the UK, added: “Our team is delighted to work with the Cougars on such a landmark event. Cougar Live will set a new standard for live music in the area, and we can’t wait to deliver an experience audiences will remember for years to come.” Event Producer Horlock House has played a key role in bringing together the Cougars and Piper Music Management to make this vision a reality. MD Jack Horlock says: “We are honoured to work with Cougar Live Music Experience and Piper Music because Horlock House is all about inclusivity. Our goal is to create opportunities and spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued, regardless of background. To be part of an event that not only champions diversity and local neighbourhood, but also connects to a wider global community, is truly inspiring. We look forward to delivering an event that will resonate near and far”. Tickets range from General Admission to Golden Circle, VIP and a very limited number of Meet and Greets available from - https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ cougar-park-tickets-keighley/ venue/451399 JLS and UB40 feat ALI CAMPBELL play Keighley Cougar Park on Friday 24th July and Saturday 25th July 2026 To enter just send your Name, Address and Contact Telephone number via email to: ask@daltonspire.co.uk Please state clearly which gig or event draw you wish to enter. Each draw will close five days before the event. WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE JLS or UB40

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Motoring high grip sports tyres and low weight and a high revving naturally aspirated engine and a particularly dynamic chassis setup and thorough lightweight construction start at £200,500. Thing is, though it’s fast, surprisingly simple and will obviously sound heavenly, Porsche already makes drop-top 911s in Carrera, GTS and Turbo form. The ‘GT3’ badge was always reserved for motorsport-inherited purity. There are, after all, no soft-top Porsche 911 racing cars. So is this a stretch too far for the GT3, or a sign that with Electric Vehicles stumbling, Porsche needs a surefire money-spinner? The Porsche 911 GT3 is now available as a convertible for the first time... THIS IS THE PORSCHE 911 GT3 S/C, available for the first time without a fixed roof, which means you can enjoy every one of its 9,000rpms to the absolute fullest. Ring in the summer season then, with the sound of a nat-asp 4.0-litre boxer doing its utmost to give you tinnitus. Porsche tells us it weighs 1,497kg – 35kg more than a GT3 coupe with a six-speed manual (and just 18kg heavier than one with the seven-speed PDK auto). That’s largely down to deploying the 911 S/T’s “lightweight design”, which incorporates plenty of carbon fibre: the bonnet, wings, doors, anti-roll bars and shear plates are all made of the stuff. Porsche claims 503bhp and a 0–62mph time and top speed you won’tcare about because you’ll be too busy enjoying 9,000rpms of flat six goodness (3.9secs and 194mph, in case you’re interested). Speaking of enjoyment, this is the first open- top 911 to use a double wishbone The New Porsche 911 GT3 Convertible is here! front suspension setup, while the rest of the chassis is basically lifted wholesale from the GT3 Touring. And when you’re finished enjoying yourself, that new roof can close in just 12 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph, via a handy button inside the cabin. A cabin with lightweight carpets and door panels, two electrically adjustable sports seats, black leather, a digital dash and some shift lights. Prices for this open-top car with The optional Street Style Package from Style Porsche and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur further opens up the opportunities of 911 GT3 S/C customers to design the car to their own individual tastes 911 GT3 S/C: Top Up 911 GT3 S/C: Interior 911 GT3 S/C: Top Down May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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31 To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470 Motoring Still not sure what we can do? We’re on YouTube! Contact me: www.dent-remover.co.uk ✆ 07784 543932 ◦ Award winning PDR expert ◦ Independent family run ◦ Small, medium, large dents ◦ Lease car return dent repair ◦ Repairs completed within hours ◦ Maintain vehicle warranty ◦ EV power down certified Dent-Remover, based in Beverley, are experts in removing those small car park dents from your pride and joy. As long as the paint isn’t damaged, we can massage the dents out back to perfection using a technique called Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). aggressive driving tendencies. Increased materialism, or the importance of one’s possessions, is linked to heightened aggression, too. The kind of car you drive could predict how you act - and how others perceive you. Drivers in sports cars and big trucks are often seen as more aggressive. Some drivers say they feel more powerful and dominant behind the wheel of these vehicles. Those who admit to aggressive driving also admit to engaging in more incidents of breaking the law. Researchers suggest that, to tame road rage, remind yourself to take a deep breath, stay calm, and do whatever it takes to bring your anger down. Don’t take the bait; ignore and avoid aggressive drivers. Stay controlled and refuse to engage. Don’t make eye contact or gestures. Give no response at all. Studies believe that educating drivers during their training, to be aware of their own responses associated with behaviours they encounter on the road, could help them feel less triggered behind the wheel. According to research published in the journal ‘Psychiatry’, about one- third of drivers report committing road rage at one time or another. While most of these incidents involve shouting and gesturing at other drivers, a small minority of encounters escalate to direct and damaging contact. Offenders are most often men. Contributory factors to road rage may include various environmental factors, psychological factors, and psychiatric disorders. Suggests another study that appears in the journal ‘Risk Analysis’, people with impulsive, angry personality traits run a higher risk of engaging in aggressive driving behaviour than people without those characteristics. Hyper-masculine drivers, often referred to as macho, are more aggressive on the road. People who really identify with their cars drive more aggressively, suggests a study from Temple University. In their report, published online in the ‘Journal of Psychology & Marketing’, researchers have found that people who view their cars as an extension of themselves have stronger What is Driving Your Road Rage? How many times, in the recent past, has your morning commute turned into a road rage nightmare? Someone cuts you off in the traffic, another driver on their mobile almost causes a crash, someone else goes berserk and starts honking until your blood pressure goes through the car roof ... There’s a reason why some of us might be more impacted by the annoying moments behind the wheel... In a time when quick fixes often take priority over doing things properly, Martin Sadler is quietly proving that real craftsmanship still matters. Through his company, Dent Remover, he’s built a reputation not just for fixing cars, but for restoring them with a level of care and skill that’s hard to come by. Martin’s path started in Beverley, working as a panel beater at Bryan Horberry’s body shop. It didn’t take long for him to realise this was more than just a job. In 2011, he decided to go out on his own, starting Dent Remover as a small, family-run mobile service. As word spread, so did the business, and by 2017 he had opened a dedicated workshop. These days, people travel from all over the UK after seeing his work online. That online presence has taken on a life of its own. With more than 93,000 YouTube subscribers and over 23 million views, Martin has turned dent repair into something people actually enjoy watching. There’s something oddly satisfying about seeing damaged metal carefully worked back into shape— no paint, no fillers, just patience and skill. Despite the attention, Martin hasn’t lost sight of what matters. Whether it’s a tiny ding or more serious damage, he approaches every job with the same level of care. He’s even been recognised on the European stage, finishing as a runner-up in a PDR competition and now giving back as a judge and mentor. For Martin, it all comes down to one simple idea: if you genuinely care about what you do, the quality of your work will speak for itself. Check out Martin’s skills by visiting his website: www.dent-remover. co.uk

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We left the UK just before Easter and the hedgerows and verges were full of cowslips heralding spring, soon to be replaced by moon daisies. We have just spent a week driving through Croatia from Zagreb to Dubrovnik on our way to Greece. I was struck by the abundance of the white flowered Gaura growing in the roadside verges. I assume that it was once a garden escape as it is not native to this part of the world. It has certainly found a new niche with its delicate stems dancing in the wind, parading its beautiful white inflorescences. I have limited success over-wintering this plant at home, but I am happy to buy a new stock each May to enhance my containers with its lightness of texture and movement. You feel that you have many butterflies with you all the time. The common names Indian Feathers and Whirling butterflies describe it well. Now in Greece we find the verges adorned with sun-loving daisies which resemble poached eggs with frilly edges, but their presence is short- lived as when we return to Greece in the summer they will be gone. IN THE GARDEN Hanging basket time is upon us once again. Wire baskets lined with natural material look so much better than the plastic ones. The birds in our garden do a good job in providing plenty of moss which they scatter everywhere when collecting for their nests. I gather it up, soak it and use it with fern leaves for lining. I shall add some layers of wet cardboard to increase the moisture retention. I have seen Phormium and Cordyline leaves plaited to make a natural-looking lining, but that would need added moisture-retentive material along with swell-gel in the compost. Single-flowered baskets give a great splash of colour and are easy to manage as all the plants have the same requirements. Petunias, hanging begonias and Calibrachoa (Million Bells) are suitable. Mixed plants give a more varied and decorative display. Trailing plants can help to hide the basket. Trailing lobelia, Bacopa and Million Bells interspersed with busy lizzies, geraniums and fuchsias make a good combination, the latter three needing frequent dead-heading. Yet more interest can be added with foliage such as ivy, nepeta, creeping jenny and even spider plant trimmings from your indoor plant. It is holiday time for house plants so they will enjoy better light in the garden. Do not be too quick to move them into full sun as a light shade suits most of them all summer except citrus plants which will relish the full sun. If you have potted up dahlias, their growth takes about six weeks to reach the soil surface. They will continue to require protection until it is certain that frost have finished. You can now sow sweet peas into a well-mulched trench adding damp newspaper which will help to retain moisture. Once the plants have started to flower you need to pick them regularly in order to keep the plants flowering throughout the summer. The more you pick, the more you get. It is time to consider sowing biennials which will flower next year. Sweet Williams, Brompton Stocks, fox gloves, campanulas, Canterbury Bells and Wallflowers will give you a wide selection from which to choose. In order to prolong the flowering period of summer perennials such as Phlox, Helenium, Sedum and Echinacea, a Chelsea Chop may be in order. By chopping off about one third of the plant at the front of the clump the back of the plant will flower first and the front will follow later prolonging the display. You can do a ‘chop and drop’ which you may consider lazy and untidy but the cuttings will remain around the clump, rotting down and providing it with nutrients. In a warm, sunny, sheltered spot with fertile soil you may like to erect a support for climbing annuals. Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is particularly good for pollinators. Mexican Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens) produces stunning red bell-shaped blooms. The purple-pink Bell Vine, sometimes called Bell and Clapper plant, will climb well giving a good display, as will the Black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata). If time permits you can increase your supply of shrubs and climbers by taking soft wood cutting. Clematis, honeysuckle, flowering current, and hydrangea are suitable candidates for this. You do not need a propagator for protection; leaving it in a sheltered spot with a plastic bag over the top of the pot and its cutting will be adequate. All About Plants, Gardens & Vegetable Patches Gardening - with Sarah King Premium selection of quality kiln dried firewood. Free local delivery in the Beverley & Hornsea areas delivered to you in bags or bulk. Locally sourced for local people, delivered to your door! Woodsure registered "Ready to Burn", - the latest legal requirement. Crown Logs www.CrownLogs.co.uk info@crownlogs.co.uk 01964 543250 07802 855181 Phlox Cowslip Calibrachoa - Million Bells May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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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. Try once again to find space on your lawn for a patch to leave unmown over the summer, and watch the wild flowers it throws up and insects enjoying a feast of nectar and pollen. ON THE PLOT Warm, moist soil is perfect for seeds to develop quickly. If you have the time, every three weeks successive sowings are ideal to maintain supplies of coriander, spinach, chard, lettuce, rocket and radish. The end of this month is the last chance to sow courgette, squash, French beans, runner beans and sweetcorn. Seedlings of celery, celeriac and Brussel sprouts can be planted out as soon as possible. Similarly, if frosts are over, young plants of courgettes and tomatoes can go in. These need nutrients to encourage their rapid growth. A feed of seaweed liquid, the evening before planting out, will get them off to a good start as the feeds wide range of nutrients include amino acids and plant hormones which deal with stress and promote growth. We are always quick to dig up weeds, although many provide an important contribution to wild life in terms of habitat, food and pollination. Chickweed offers a thick ground cover for ground beetles which in turn consume many garden pests. Dandelions flower early and provide pollen and nectar for bees, beetles, hover-flies, honey bees and butterflies. Each flower can contain up to 100 florets full of nectar and pollen. The seeds are eaten by green finches, bull finches, gold finches and house sparrows. Gooseberries have never been a favourite of mine, but I notice many bushes on the allotments. Little did I know that in the nineteenth century there were as many as 150 annual gooseberry shows in England, but now only one remains and that one – not far from us – is eight miles from Whitby at Egton Bridge in North Yorkshire. A trip to the North York Moors could take you in that direction to experience the show which is held on the first Tuesday in August. Last year a new world record was set for the heaviest gooseberry, weighing in at 65.3 grammes. The variety Invictor produces a fruit suitable for cooking and making into pies or jam. The larger red skinned dessert gooseberries can be eaten straight off the bush. Varieties include Hero of the Nile, Xenia and Hinnonmaki. The French call gooseberries groseilles á maquereau which suggests that you should eat them with mackerel. What we call French beans, they calls haricot verts, and runner beans haricots d’Espagne! Why Spanish, I do not know, and I have yet to see in France a runner bean as we know it. I have seen the flat beans which I have grown, and they are delicious. No preparation needed, just chop them in half and pop them in the pan to cook. Try flat bean variety ‘Algarve’. Happy Gardening, Sarah x French Beans Goldfinch Gooseberry (Invictor) Radish

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The Last Word FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Fiona Dwyer - Journalist, PR Consultant, DIY Your Biz PR Course Creator, Wife and Mum to two teenagers! Women of Achievement Awards - it’s launch time! It’s the official launch of the Women of Achievement Awards this month — and I’m genuinely thrilled to be compering the event again this year. I’ve been lucky enough to do it since 2010, and it never loses its magic. It’s one of the most uplifting dates in the business calendar: the stories, the strength, the humour, the grit… every single time, I come away feeling proud of our region and the women who make it shine. So now’s the time to start thinking about who you might like to nominate. If you know a woman who deserves recognition, we’d love to hear about her. And if that woman is you, don’t be shy -put yourself forward! We’ll be sharing more details at the launch event, including this year’s incredible celebrity guest speaker and our chosen charity. Keep an eye on the Women in Business Hull social media pages for all the updates. I can’t wait to see you there. Less clutter, more calm! I’m on a mission at the moment to clear some space at home. Honestly, where does all the “stuff” come from? It’s never ending. I mean I’ve always been someone who keeps things because they’re “still good quality” or “might come in handy”, but lately I’ve been much better at letting things go – partly due to Marie Kondo. I’ve spoken about her before in my column and her way of decluttering. It’s so simple. When you’re going through everything ask yourself: “Does it spark joy?” It works with anything. If it doesn’t, out it goes. But more ‘stuff’ keeps appearing!! I guess that’s life, but it can be a bit stressful! So, I’m taking it one drawer, one cupboard, one shelf at a time - because doing it all at once is a bit overwhelming! But every time a bag leaves the house, I feel brilliant. Much lighter, much calmer, less stressed. Clearing space really does clear your head too. It’s becoming my new priority. My favourite month of the year I love May. I know I’ve said it before, but it really is my favourite month. It’s my birthday, our wedding anniversary and .....we get two bank holidays! Honestly, it’s got everything going for it. We’ve got longer days, lighter evenings, the blossoms are out, summer’s on its way…. it just makes me happy. This year, we’re celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary. I can remember it like yesterday! It’s funny how some moments stay so clear in your mind- the people, the laughter, the little details you thought you’d forget. May always brings those memories back to me, in the nicest way (and I always get our wedding album out and look through it!) It’s a month that feels full of good things. Whatever you’re doing this May, I hope you have a wonderful time. Fiona x Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR Puzzle Page Solutions It’s a Fact... l Giraffes are about 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than humans. l Russia has a greater surface area than Pluto. l Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire. l Human babies are born with more bones than adults. l Pythons can swallow people whole. It’s rare, but does happen. Indonesia seems to be a particular hotspot – for example, one 45-year-old woman was discovered fully clothed inside a bloated, 5m-long (16ft) snake. May 2026 Get Your Business Noticed

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