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Stop, Breathe, Adapt.

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It’s A New Dawn

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EDITOR’S LETTER TO YOU To say the last few weeks have been a

are struck by immense and immeasurable

challenge would be an understatement.

tragedy,

The thing about challenges though, is

light and kindness and resilience. We

they are there to be overcome. It’s in

have seen the very best of people.

we

have

seen

glimmers

of

the most testing of times that people come together, they adapt, they support

I personally have enjoyed spending more

one another and they move forward.

time with my family and working in collaboration with our team. We have

We have been provided an opportunity to

spoken more often that we have done

reflect on how things are done. How we

previously via video calls and messages. In a

do business, how we interact with people

strange sort of way we have connected more

and how we connect with our friends and

in the last few weeks than we did when

our families. In some cases we’ve had a

times were normal. In short, that’s what this

chance to spend more time with our loved

second issue of 88 Magazine is about. Yes

ones, in others we’ve been forced apart

we have been hit hard, but we stop, we take

from those we would prefer to hold close.

a deep breath, we take stock and we adapt.

We’ve been able to see the value that people

With love,

put on their jobs and their way of life and how they support the people around them in desperate times. For the most part

Calvin

people have gone above and beyond to work through this and to help out those

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Content That Ignites Ideas

The Divided Lockdown In Barcelona (08) Fitness Workout

by Josh Tennant (20) An Industries End, Or Opportunity (30) Looking After Ourselves On Lockdown (44) Top Home Trends For 2020 (52) Lockdown Gadgets You Need (60) Managing In A Crisis (66) Put A Focal On Our Local (74) 07

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The Divided Lockdown In Barcelona WORDS BY TOM ELLIOT On March 14th the Spanish government

from the mountains had been spotted

gave the order for an initial two-week

sniffing around the shrubbery on one of

lockdown, following in the footsteps of

Barcelona’s biggest avenues, Diagonal.

Italy’s

announcement.

The

strictness

of the confinement was greeted with a

Residents may make asides that this curious

mix of incredulity and understanding.

animal is more welcome than the oh-so familiar stag-do parades which frequent

As recently as six months ago, the city

the city all season-round. However, the

centre had played host to multiple

sudden absence of mass tourism, which

demonstrations and riots. Fast forward

accounts for 25% of the Mediterranean

to this period and those same streets

city’s revenue, has had a huge effect

resemble a portrait of peace and gothic

on everyday business for many. And at

quiet. Even to the extent that, a few days

the same time showed positive effects

after the lockdown declaration, a boar

on the city’s environmental concerns.

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It is fair to say that Barcelona has

a

love-hate

relationship

with tourism. Along with a good climate, the city is easily accessible via air and sea, affordable, replete with cultural charms, and wellrehearsed in the leisure industry.

This

is

appealing

companies

to

for

establish

many their

business and take advantage of the 30 million visitors it sees each year

POLLUTION Yet, with mass tourism comes sacrifice, such as air and noise pollution. Since the lockdown, seismic studies have shown a huge decrease in activity which means some relief to alarmingly high pollution levels – which has been a challenging topic on the political agenda within the last five years. The Catalan government reported that since mid-March, there has been an 80% decline in Nitrogen Dioxide – the pollutant derived from traffic.

Barcelona and also divides other cities like Berlin, Amsterdam, and Rome. In late 2018, a graffiti phrase was cropping up with: ‘Tourists

go

home,

refugees

welcome’. This is by no means echoed by the majority of the

Since midMarch, there has been an 80% decline in traffic related pollutions.

It is clear that lower tourism

city, but accentuates a level of

numbers

city

indignation that is held by certain

air. This is an unplanned and

city dwellers. Tourists spend over

most likely temporary effect,

€30 billion a year in the city,

but

allow

meaning that obviously ‘some’

appropriate time for the council

are benefiting – but if you do not

to consolidate actions in line

own a scooter-hire business, or

the increase in property rental.

with

anything of the sort, it seems hard

Since 2013 to today, rent for

to be won over by this sudden

housing has seen an increase of

abundance

over 50%. The recent swell in

means

this

cleaner

period

pollution

may

reduction.

LOCALS VS TOURISTS Another topic that lies present is

on

the

sidewalk.

rates has partly been attributed

the stress and disharmony that can

RENT

exist between tourists and locals.

A third knock-on effect which

of renting out a spare room to

Tourismofobia is not unique to

tourism has played a part in, is

holidaymakers, using platforms

to tourism through the adoption

as Poblenou. Like most big cities, there is anticipated to be large scale activity within the property market,

with

many

leases

expiring during this period, and premeditated plans having been abruptly interrupted. However, since the demand will be high for both property and for tenants – there is not much speculation that rent prices will keep going up.

Due to this unfamiliar territory, it will be interesting to see how the city picks itself up for the remainder of 2020. It could be argued that the open divisions in opinion with regards to tourism keep alive a healthy debate, aid decision-making

and

help

to

find the best balance - rather such as Airbnb. However, recent

than

controls have been applied by

this lockdown we hope that

the regional government and

debate is taking place to fix,

experts believe the COVID-19

repair, improve and streamline

pandemic has burst the bubble

where necessary in order to

and a slow decline in rates might

keep the spirit and edge of one

be foreseeable. A likely plan B for

of the world’s most special cities.

causing

harm.

During

property developers and vacation rental managers is to target longer-term

tenants

in

their

apartments, which may have been initially tailored and marketed towards tourists at higher rates.

Aside

from

tourism

creating

an increase of rent, it is also through a steady growth of new faces in the city, largely down to an increase in startups and businesses taking office space in affordable neighbourhoods, such 11

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Clubbing Is Cancelled...

WORDS BY TOM FROM PIPER As the new decade dawned on the

A

new

decade

brings

new

Saturdays’ with local king of R&B

1st January 2020 a new chapter

excitement, new drive and a

DJ Darren Williams, where the

was ready to be written into the

fresh start to cement our 600

much-loved sounds of old school

history of one of Hull’s longest

capacity

R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Motown

running and most successful

as one of the leaders in Hull’s

would

late night venues, The Piper.

entertainment

exclusive VIP booths and good

independent

venue industry.

vibes

accompany to

create

cocktails,

the

perfect

Built in 1914 as Monica’s Pictures

Plans were drawn up to relaunch

House before its relaunch as

two of our most celebrated weekly

a working man’s club named

events, Loaded Indie Friday, a

The return of these two events

The Piper in 1965, we have

cornerstone of Hull’s indie scene

would sit alongside the famous

occupied the venue since 2015.

where for over 15 years DJ Priya

‘Piper Monday’ with DJ Toots,

and Andyoyo would congregate

where on arguably the most

with the city’s coolest skinny jean

random

wearing, guitar music enthusiasts

for a club night, the venue is

to launch into the weekend to the

full to the brim with capacity

soundtrack of Arctic Monkeys,

crowds

Oasis,

more.

the past 5 years in a row!

the

The 2020 vision at The Piper was

anticipated return of ‘Seductive

in place, a clearer vision for the

The

Saturdays

Cribs in

2020

and saw

Saturday

night

night

every

atmosphere.

of

the

Monday

week

for

venue bringing back the events we are known and loved for.

The

weekly

calendar

was

supported by a raft of one off events that were planned for the big dates in the year.

Events such as ‘Wndrlust’ a brand curated and designed by The Pipers owner Adrian Black and DJ Ben Rainey was planned to light up Easter Thursday, one of the

with some amazing photos and

Just envisage what those first

biggest nights of the year as people

video captured at our screening

days, weeks and months will

prepare for that much-loved long

of the World Cup quarter final

be like when we are allowed to

weekend, a flood of confetti,

between England and Sweden

party again. It’s these thoughts

crazy visuals and inflatables to

- photos from the celebrations

that

kick start the biggest weekend

ended up in newspapers in

through these difficult times.

of the year in our industry.

America, Canada and Australia!

are

keeping

us

going

Whilst the Government has put We worked hard with local

We

events

it

company

Pulse

Rate

Events to bring some big names

couldn’t all

And

over then

wait again

to in

Coronavirus

do

schemes in place to support the

2020.

hospitality and leisure industry,

hit.

arguably

the

most

affected

sector in this pandemic, the

to the city in recent years.

Sadly the spread and devastation

current support is not accessible

Plans were in place to bring a

of COVID-19 halted all these plans

to thousands of venues across

new style of event to the venue,

and as the battle to contain the

the country, The Piper included.

including ‘Let’s Play Darts’ - a

infection continues it looks as

We,

new concept that fuses together

though the venue will not reopen

battle against COVID-19 and the

the craziness of Bongo Bingo and

until later in the year at best.

measure in place to reduce the

the atmosphere of Ally Pally.

With this comes disappointment These events alongside a summer

from

ourselves

of Football with Euro 2020 filled

customers but the anticipation

our business with promise - it

for the reopening of The Piper

was set to be one of the biggest

and

in The Piper’s 55 year history.

leisure

other

and

hospitality

venues

in

Hull

our

and and

around the UK burns bright.

Even bigger than 2018 when we made a bit of a name for ourselves

Whilst the 2020 vision has been

with the screening of the World

put on hold, we continue to work

Cup at The Piper. That was the year

behind the scenes to make sure

we made international headlines

that the good times will return.

of

course,

support

the

devastation cause by the virus, but as the first sector to close and the last sector to reopen, support to

all

must of

be

these

accessible businesses.

I would encourage you all to follow the Raise The Bar Campaign (www.raisethebarcampaign.com) calling for further support for venues like us.

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Lockdown Lingo WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE We’re almost six weeks in to

with anxiety the next. It truly

which seems to be creeping

lockdown now. How are you

is “an emotional coronacoaster”.

earlier with each passing week.

*QUARANTINIS*

*LE CREUSET WRIST*

coping? If you’re struggling to describe

how

you’re

feeling,

why not use the new lockdown

Experimental

lingo - there’s sure to be a

from

mixed

It’s the new “avocado hand” - an

random

aching arm after taking one’s best

word to sum up your mood

ingredients you have left in the

saucepan outside to bang during

and

house. The boozy equivalent

the weekly ‘Clap For Carers.’ It

of

supper.

might be heavy but you’re keen

Southern Comfort and Ribena

to impress the neighbours with

The ups and downs of your

quarantini with a glacé cherry

your high-quality kitchenware.

mood

during

garnish,

You’re

loving

minute

but

current

predicament..

*CORONACOASTER* the

pandemic.

lockdown suddenly

one

weepy

a

sipped

cocktails

whatever

store

cupboard

anyone? at

“locktail

These hour”,

are ie.

wine o’clock during lockdown,

*CORONIALS* As opposed to millennials, this refers to the future generation

of

babies

conceived

coronavirus might

during

quarantine.

also

become

They known

nobody feels able to mention.

Also

E.g.

or

one

participant

dramatically

put

on

has weight,

called even

a

“lockclown”

a

“Wuhan-ker”.

more

suddenly sprouted terrible facial

*GOUTBREAK*

spookily, “Children of the Quarn”.

hair or has a worryingly messy

The sudden fear that you’ve

house visible in the background.

consumed

as

“Generation

C”

or,

*FURLOUGH MERLOT*

*QUENTIN QUARANTINO*

to relieve the frustration of not

An

working. Also known as “bored-

their time in lockdown to make

eaux”

amateur

“cabernet

tedium”.

convinced

*CORONADOSE* An from

overdose

are

which

using they’re

funnier

and

cleverer than they actually are. of

bad

news

consuming

too

much

media during a time of crisis.

One who ignores public health

Can result in a panicdemic.

advice or behaves with reckless

*THE ELEPHANT IN THE ZOOM* The

glaring

issue

videoconferencing

during call

a

that

for

the

safety

that your ankles are swelling up

like

a

medieval

king’s.

*ANTISOCIAL DISTANCING* Using health precautions as an excuse for snubbing neighbours

*COVIDIOT* OR *WUHAN-KER* disregard

wine,

Easter chocolate in lockdown

attention-seeker films

much

cheese, home-made cake and

Wine consumed in an attempt

or

so

of

and

generally

people

you

find

ignoring irritating.

*COUGHIN’ DODGER*

others can be said to display

Someone

so

alarmed

by

an

“covidiocy” or be “covidiotic”.

innocuous splutter or throat-clear that they back away in terror.

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Scroll Mag: Interview WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE 1. TELL US ABOUT SCROLL - WHAT TYPE OF MAG IS IT? The Scroll magazine is a creative outlet for everyone to get involved in. We are welcoming submissions from any and all people in whatever medium they work in.

We’ve had a wealth of work so far from writers, photographers, illustrators, painters, and puppet makers! The aim is for the work itself to be the draw, The Scroll we have created is simply a vessel for the breadth and quality of art we are being sent.

2. WHERE DID THE IDEA COME FROM? I came up with the idea some time ago when my own creative output had stalled. I am a writer whose motivation comes and goes like [insert some sort of deep poetic simile]. The idea was to give

myself a goal which in turn would spur me on in a creative sense.

Anyway, I never quite got the motivation to create the magazine and managed to forget all about it until I started working with the Youth Arts Takeover programme at

Goodwin

Development

Trust. Securing funding from Arts Council England we were able to create the magazine with

little-to-no

advertising,

allowing us to fully focus on the

most

important

element

- the creative content within.

3. WHO IS INVOLVED? TELL US ABOUT YOURSELVES AND YOUR BACKGROUNDS I’m

Tom

Stratton,

a

Hull-

based writer who never does anything

to

promote

his

writing. I co-wrote A Concrete Sonnet based on Shakespeare’s

Sonnets which was performed for Hull Literature

with as many like-minded people as possible,

Festival. It’s the most publicly pretentious thing

hopefully the magazine will give many that voice.

I’ve done so far (and probably the most successful).

I’m also an English teacher who bought a bar and

now

works

for

a

charity

organisation

5. WHAT TYPE OF CONTENT DOES THE MAGAZINE FEATURE? We were very careful to make it clear that

Our graphic designer Tom Lewis is the one at

we

accepted

all

forms

of

creative

content.

the forefront of what we do; Tom receives the

The goal is to create an inclusive, content-

submissions and has developed the look of the

driven vehicle for artists of all description.

magazine. He puts the most into The Scroll while different artists, frustrated writers for example, do interviews and take all the credit We are also lucky enough to have people on Goodwin’s Create 2 Change programme who are already involved in the local arts scene and have lent their varied expertise in both the creation of the magazine and the submission of true, high quality pieces of work. Isabel Foster works in a range of mediums, including puppet making, and has worked

Our main contributions have been photography,

with forgotten beat poet writer Joe Spivey and

writing, and illustration, but we are receiving more

illustrator/animator/lots-of-other-thingsinator Elisa

and more submissions which take art in completely

Lazar from day one. Joe Dales is Tom Lewis’ right

different directions. What’s important, at the heart

hand man and has had a heavy influence in the

of the magazine, is that how people create art is not

design of The Scroll as has Matthew Magaharan who

something that dictates it’s inclusion. It’s about what

joined us a little later but the magazine wouldn’t be

they create and how they got there that matters.

what it is without him. These are just a handful of the

6. WHY IS IT DIFFERENT TO ANYTHING ELSE ON THE MARKET?

people that have helped us bring the magazine to life.

4. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE ARTISTS A PLATFORM LIKE THIS?

As we started to create the magazine we realised that

There is so much talent around this city that there

thing but, as far as we could see, none focusing solely

deserves to be a range for platforms for these

on creative content. My friend Mike White at Browse

people to showcase their work. Initially I looked

Magazine was an obvious thought right from the

to my own friendship group and the people I’ve

beginning as the creator of a successful grassroots

met on the local bar and music scene as the target

publication so it was important to not recreate

audience/contributors but it quickly became clear

what they had already done. We are trying to focus

there were a couple of local magazines doing a similar

that I very much underestimated the amount of work being created that I was completely unaware of. Ultimately it’s important that artists have a voice, that they are able to share their vision

on the work people send to us and just letting that speak for itself; in that sense I think we are bringing something new and fresh.

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7. WHO WOULD THE MAGAZINE APPEAL TO? The initial though was quite narrow in comparison to the audience we have discovered in a relatively short time period.

Personally I thought I would recognise most of the contributors but I have now realised that is more of a reflection of my own experience. The people we have received work from are from a completely diverse pool of artists; thankfully there seems to be no limits to where art is being created!

8. HOW DID YOUR FIRST ISSUE GO DOWN? WE THOUGHT THERE WAS SOME REALLY COOL STUFF IN IT. Better

than

we

could

have

imagined. The selection process was fairly difficult and we tried

to include as wide a range of

(thankfully,

considering

the

work as possible. The quality

current climate) you can find

of work was also beyond what

at

we first envisioned which made

and

www.thescrollmag.co.uk on

our

Facebook

page

the process even harder. That said it gives us even more to

Submissions should be sent to

go through for the next issue.

scrollhull@gmail.com

and

if

anyone wants to get involved In regards to the audience we

in any way then send us a

have had nothing but great

message through one of our

feedback and a high level of

platforms and we’ll try to get

interest for the next issue. Plus

you involved. We want as many

things like this interview fill us

people as possible on board.

with

nothing

but

confidence

for the future of The Scroll.

9. IF A BUDDING ARTIST IS READING THIS, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THEM?

11. WHAT’S THE VISION FOR THE MAGAZINE LONG TERM? We have already had a few ideas, particularly regarding an eventual print copy of collected

Send us your work! Sorry, that

works. Ultimately I suppose the

sounded aggressive. Send your

goal is just to continue what we’ve

work to us and get it out there.

started. the Arts Council money

It’s

how

you

has helped us get off the ground

develop as an

and allows us to do what we set

artist and how

out to do and, for now at least,

you find a voice.

we just need to carry on where

As

someone

we’ve started from. We set out to

who has boxes

promote creative talent and that’s

full of writing

what we intend to keep doing.

that he’s never done

anything

with I feel I have to share my

wisdom.

10. WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND THE MAG, AND HOW DO THEY GET INVOLVED? We

have

online

an

version

12. AND FINALLY, WHAT ARE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES? l @thescrollmaghull f @TheScrollMagazineHull Submissions: scrollhull@gmail.com

Looking for advertising or editorial opportunities?

Get in touch with our team today!

David@drunkanimal.com

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Fitness Workout WORDS BY JOSH TENNANT Since

the

last

issue,

88

Magazine

clients across Hull and the East Riding

has recruited its very own, in house

for the past four years. Originally from

personal trainer. Meet Josh Tennant, a

Weymouth, Josh now calls Hull his home,

26 year old personal trainer from Dorset.

and can usually be found getting sweaty at JD Sports. At the moment, his workouts

Josh is a former semi-professional football

take him to his back garden, where he keeps

player and has been personal training

his clients fit and active via social media.

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“Staying active has many benefits

play in how I feel mentally - I can

and in times like these, fitness can

become a right moody bugger.”

help you get through the tough times,” said Josh. “Exercise is a

“Exercise is a tool that you can

scientifically proven mind booster,

use to empower yourself - try not

it decreases the symptoms of stress

to see it as a chore. The hard part

and anxiety and helps you to sleep

isn’t getting your body into shape,

better, giving you more energy

the hard part is getting your mind

whilst looking, and feeling great.”

into shape. Change your outlook on exercise and try to understand

He added; “I’ve come to realise

the

huge

benefit

it

has.”

from being in lockdown that not exercising has a huge part to

This

simple

20

minute

bodyweight, HIIT workout has been designed with everyone in mind - you can beef this up depending on your fitness ability to really push yourself. It’s a workout that is tailored to all abilities - the more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it.

THE EXERCISE ROUTINE For

each

exercise,

repeat

1. HIGH KNEES

it

for 30 seconds - try and get as

Running

many repetitions in as possible.

your

Reward

30

keep switching legs at a sprint

repeat.

or running pace. If this is a

Do this four times per exercise.

struggle then march on the spot.

yourself

with

seconds rest, and then

on

knee

the

spot.

drive

above

hip

level,

2. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS Very similar to high knees, get

legs, keeping the pace as high

into the top of a press up position.

as you can. Easy alternative is

Drive your knee from straight

to slow the movement down

to bent hitting up in line with

and focus on squeezing and

your

isolating

chest.

Keep

switching

the

core

muscles.

3. BURPEES Get into the top a press up position.

Jump

both

feet

in

towards your chest and back out then stand up and jump straight. Then repeat at pace.

4. BICYCLES Start by lying down and sinking

Lift the other leg and bend your

your lower back flat into the floor

knee towards your chest. As you

and your head and shoulders

do so twist through your core so

raised slightly above it. Place

the opposite arm comes towards

your hands lightly on the sides

the raised knee. Lower your leg

of your head; don’t knit your

and arm at the same time while

fingers behind. Lift one leg just

bringing up the opposite two

off the ground and extend it out.

limbs to mirror the movement.

5. SIT UPS Lay on the floor on your back.

chest up and your hands either

Have a slight bend in your legs

side of your head. Once your

keeping your feet flat to the floor.

chest is inline with your hip, lay

Sit up straight, keeping your

back down flat again and repeat.

WORK HARD, IT WILL PAY OFF! Get your timer at the ready and stay regimented

If you are stuck, need any further guidance

to the work and rest times. It is only 20 minutes,

or

so give it all you’ve got and trust us, you will

personal

would

like training,

to

speak

you

can

to get

Josh

about

in

touch.

come out the other side with a huge buzz.

EMAIL: JTENPERSONALTRAINING@GMAIL.COM l @JOSH10ANT f @JTFITNESS 23

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Growing Classic Herbs At Home WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Being stuck indoors and eating

science to master this. So long

Additionally, all herbs need to be

out less, means our kitchens

as your plants get plenty of

planted in pots that have good

and culinary skills are being put

water, sunshine and care, you’ll

drainage. If you’re unsure whether

to the ultimate test. The hard

have a constant supply of fresh

the drainage holes will ruin your

part? Finding time to care for

herbs all year round. During the

tabletop or windowsill, use a

fresh herbs to compliment your

cooler months, fresh herbs will

saucer to catch any excess water.

meals...or drinks. Far too often, it

fill your kitchen with eromas,

is easier to pick up the dried out,

acting like a natural air freshener.

and rather bland, supermarket options. These do save time and

As a general rule of thumb, place

make for a wider variety of uses,

your herbs in a spot that gets

but what if that meal could taste

at least six hours of sun, daily.

100 times better? Here we have a

To test the strength of the sun,

quick guide on how to grow your

try turning off all lights on a

own classic British herbs at home.

sunny or partly sunny day, and

WHAT TO DO

periodically check to see how

You won’t need any specialist

much natural sunlight there is.

equipment,

or

know

rocket

BASIL Begin

growing

seedlings.

Place

Basil them

from in

a

southern-facing window as they love lots of warmth and sunshine.

PARSLEY Either

start

parsley

from

seedlings, or by using a clump from your garden at the end of the season. This herb likes plenty of sunshine, but it will grow steadily in an east/west facing window.

ROSEMARY Begin growing Rosemary with a cutting from a previous grow.

Keep it in a moist, soilless mix until it begins to root, then transfer to a pot. Place them in a southern-facing window.

THYME Begin growing Thyme with a cutting from a previous grow.

This herb likes plenty of sunshine, but it will grow steadily in an east/west facing window.

MINT Begin

growing

Mint

from

seedlings. Be sure to keep them moist. Place them in a southernfacing window as they love lots of warmth and sunshine.

OREGANO The best way to start Oregano would be from a trimming of an outdoor plant. Once your tip is planted, place the pot in a

southern-facing

window.

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Your Favourite Recipes On Lockdown WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE

Starbucks

some easy recreations of our

some tasty lunch and evening

favourite summer beverages to

meals to surprise the family with.

If you are missing your weekly

practice your barista skills and

(or daily) trips to Starbucks, or treating your taste buds to the UK’s favourite Portuguese chain, then fear not! Here are

STRAWBERRY FRAPPUCCINO CLASSIC FRAPPUCCINO INGREDIENTS: •

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS: •

1 chai tea bag

2½ cups Unsweetened

•

1 cup of water

Vanilla Almond Milk

•

2 tablespoons vanilla syrup

•

2 cups Frozen Strawberries

•

1 cup of milk

•

1 cup Plain, Nonfat Greek

•

Handful of ice

Yogurt

•

Whipped cream and caramel

•

2 cups strong brewed coffee, chilled

•

¾ tsp Liquid Stevia Extract

•

5 cups milk

•

½ tsp Vanilla Paste

•

1/2 cup sugar

•

1 cup Ice Cubes

•

Chocolate syrup, caramel

METHOD:

sauce, vanilla extract – add if

VANILLA ICED CHAI LATTE

for topping

METHOD: Brew the tea bag and let seep for 5 minutes. Allow the chai tea to cool

CIn a high-speed blender, add

to room temperature. Place the

all of the ingredients. Blend

ice in your glass, followed by the

until smooth. Refrigerate or

vanilla syrup, chai tea and milk. Stir

Combine all ingredients, stir until

serve immediately with natural

together, top with whipped cream

sugar dissolves. Chill.

whipped cream.

and enjoy!

desired

METHOD:

Breakfast The perfect breakfast can still be created with all the protein and minus the levels of preservatives and sodium! These homemade alternatives are lower in calories and carbs and can even be frozen for later consumption.

SPINACH & FETA WRAP INGREDIENTS: •

1 7-inch whole-wheat tortilla

•

25 grams sliced mushrooms

•

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

•

450 grams fresh spinach

•

1 large egg, plus 1 egg white, lightly whisked

•

2 tablespoons crumbled low-fat

2.

cooking spray, then place it over medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms and pepper.

3.

1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

minutes, or until wilted.

4. Add the eggs and cook, stirring often until they are set, about two minutes.

5.

Place the egg scramble in the centre of the tortilla, then top

METHOD: 1.

Stir in the spinach and sauté for another one to two

feta cheese •

Coat a small skillet with

it with the crumbled feta and

Place the tortilla in the

sun-dried tomatoes. To wrap,

microwave and heat on high for

fold up one end, then both

one minute.

sides. Serve immediately or wrap in foil and take to go.

BACON, EGG & GOUDA

moist. (Must do low heat to get

INGREDIENTS: •

1 small ciabatta roll, sliced

•

1 slice gouda cheese

•

1 egg

•

1 slice center cut bacon, cooked

the right texture) 3.

ciabatta roll on a microwavesafe plate.

4. Layer bacon, egg, and gouda on

METHOD: 1.

2.

ciabatta and top with the other half of the roll.

On a non stick skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil over

Place the bottom of the

5.

Microwave the sandwich on

medium low heat.

high for 20 seconds until the

Place egg in pan and scramble

cheese is slightly melted.

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Nando’s This easy version of Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken can be on your

MAIN - PERI PERI CHICKEN & CORN

table in well under an hour. Serve

INGREDIENTS:

with coconut lime rice and corn

•

2 tablespoons olive oil

on the cob for a feast that looks

•

2 teaspoons chilli flakes (or to

fancy, but is actually really easy peasy – promise we won’t tell!

Score the skin of the chicken with the point of a sharp knife and place the chicken in the bowl of marinade, turning to

taste) •

4 cloves garlic crushed or grated

•

Juice of 2 limes

•

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

•

2 teaspoons oregano

•

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

•

Black pepper to taste

•

8 chicken legs (or thighs or a

coat each piece of chicken with marinade.

3.

in the fridge or up to 24 hours if you have the time. Alternatively just continue with the recipe.

4. Place all the chicken pieces on a roasting tray and place the tray

mixture) •

4 small corn on the cobs (cobettes)

in your preheated oven.

5.

METHOD: 1.

2.

Marinate the chicken for 1 hour

Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, remove the tray from

Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C

the oven, add the corn on the

/ gas mark 7 / 425F. (Save this step

cobs turning them in the juices,

till later if you plan to marinate

then return the tray to the oven

your chicken first)

for a further 10 minutes.

Mix together all of the Peri Peri

6.

fold up one end, then both sides.

Chicken ingredients (apart from

Serve immediately or wrap in

the corn on the cobs and the

foil and take to go.

actual chicken!) in a large bowl.

SIDE - COCONUT LIME RICE INGREDIENTS: •

300 g basmati or long grain rice

•

400 ml tin coconut milk

•

200 ml water

•

½ teaspoon salt

•

400g tin black eyed peas (or black

liquid.

2.

peas, lime juice and spring onions and cook with the lid on for a further 2 minutes or until the black eyed peas have warmed through and the liquid

beans or kidney beans, drained) •

Juice of 1 lime (to serve)

•

4 spring onions sliced (to serve)

METHOD: 1.

Add the drained black eyed

is all absorbed.

3.

Keep the lid on until needed.

4. Arrange the rice on a serving platter, top with the chicken

While the chicken is cooking,

pieces and corn on the cobs.

place the rice, coconut milk and

Drizzle over any juices from the

water in a pan and bring to the

chicken pan and then scatter

boil. Cover with a lid and cook for

over the spring onions and lime

a further 8 minutes, or until the

wedges.

rice has absorbed almost all the

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An Industries End, Or Opportunity?

WORDS BY BENJAMIN FROM RESTART PRODUCTIONS In the wake of a countrywide Stay at

So, let me ask you a question. How many

Home message, we look to alternative

films, TV series and documentaries have

means to entertain ourselves, to socialise,

you managed to clear off that almost

to work and to exercise. Utilising services

infinite watch list of yours? My guess, if

to hold video conference calls, pub quizzes

you’re anything like me, is quite a few.

and exercise programs. Social media is alight with inspirational efforts to remind

I will address there are plenty of industries

each other we’re not alone. Despite what

currently going through unprecedented

we see in the news, job losses, mass

turmoil, my heart goes out to the

unemployment, work halted, I can see the

health service workers especially, but

glimmer of something better on the horizon.

for this article only, I want to address the film and entertainment industry.

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some of your favourites films

of things to watch. No new series

and TV shows halting production

of that amazing crime thriller, no

and laying off hundreds and

phase 4 films for superheroes and

thousands of employees. All told,

no more quick fix documentaries.

there have been over 170,000 employees laid off. Some teams

Do we think when this all

have been lucky with their

blows over that someone can

productions to take advantage of

flick a switch and we go back to

government schemes of support,

normal?

others not so lucky. I have seen

content releases, cinemas reopen

some look to raise funds through

with packed out screens? What

crowdfunding, find distractions,

even is ‘normal’? If the past few

accept defeat and some others

months have taught us anything,

even making use of their talents

it’s that our understanding of

to support our health service.

‘normal’ could be considered as

But no one is making films or

unnecessary, in some respects.

TV shows for you to add to the

Do the 170,000 film industry

Last year I co-founded a film

watch list. 2020 has turned into

workers that are at home finding

production

Restart

somewhat of a gap year for the

things to do even want to go back

Productions. We had dreams

film industry. Is it the end of

to that same ‘normal’ that left

of making the highest possible

that industry as we know it?

them out to dry in the first place?

level of the industry in our

We’re all chipping away at the

home of Yorkshire. Something

content already produced…but

SO, IS THIS END OR OPPORTUNITY?

we started out doing well, but

what happens when we’ve run out

company,

quality films at the very entry

I would say that, I’m biased. I produced it. Through the initial months of the business I began to understand the layers upon layers of the industry, where we stood and where our destination could be. There were stumbling blocks you wouldn’t know had hit you until you were already on the floor. But this was the industry we wanted to play in. We wanted a seat at the table. However, we didn’t know if there was even one there for someone like us.

You may have seen in the news

Productions

resume,

Many workers furloughed or working from home, making use

of technology are reigniting past

There is no lottery ticket system

passions or finding new ones.

for most, where you have one

I’ve been speaking to people who

successful film and BAFTA calls.

have begun to put pressure on

You do the work and you do it

themselves to learn a language,

again and again and again. Most

learn an instrument, develop

of that work going unnoticed, its

something, get ‘fit’ etc. Almost

sole purpose becoming a lesson in

as if they’re afraid to go back

how to do it better the next time.

to

‘normal’

having

achieved

nothing. All along not realising

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT TIME?

their single biggest achievement

We stand not at the end of the

was staying safe. Maybe we didn’t

industry but at the beginning

realise that the way we worked

of necessary change. To emerge

before has meant we were just a

with an absolute opinion that

little bit too tired and needed a

something must be different this

couple of months to recharge and

time. Change to protect 170,000

look at things from a different

workers, change to offer oppor-

perspective, I don’t think there’s

tunity to new voices and new

anything

perspectives, change to see big

wrong

with

that.

cinema releases of independent My

time

in

quarantine

has

films next to the 200th superhero

meant cancelled film projects,

film, change to offer a solid hand

the breakdown of hard-fought

of support for those that want

relationships, unable to continue

and deserve a seat at the table.

the momentum of previous work, perhaps starting again entirely.

Life in quarantine hasn’t been

We’re on the entry level where

all bad. I’ve been sent scripts to

every project is a passion project,

review, been invited to screen

calling in more favours that we

our short film at online only film

could ever repay, but we do this

festivals and worked really, really

together in the hope that we all

hard on that second draft, honest.

climb the pre-designed ladders

For other filmmakers starting out,

that the film industry points

now is your time to develop, now

out for us. We were fighting for

is your time to pounce and now

limited funding from limited

is the time to rise from whatever

organisations

is left behind by the ways of old.

adamant

their

sole purpose was to support the up and coming, the fresh and the challenging filmmakers. In a queue of thousands, we knew our chances, but this was ‘the way’.

I still intend to take a seat at the table, but I wonder, what if it could be our table?

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What It’s Like To Work Backstage WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE & DAN TROWHILL During our time at home, it may seem like a distant memory that we were once allowed to go out and see live music events. It feels like all we can do is reminisce about the ‘good old days’...that were only 2 months ago. Fortunately, Hull is one of the most notable areas for music and live events. With

I

WHAT DOES YOUR JOB PRIMARILY INVOLVE?

house

“I am contracted as the Senior Technician at the Bonus Arena, Hull. My principal duty involves the

technical

concerts,

delivery

shows

or

for

all

corporate

events we have at the Arena.

stages such as Bonus Arena, The

I am responsible for many aspects

Adelphi and many more, we

of every touring production/show

thought now was as good a time

that comes through our doors.

as any to speak to the people

Primarily, I take responsibility for

who make the magic of these

designing rental packages from

events come to life! We spoke to

our list of suppliers. These follow a

one of Hull’s leading live events

production/show’s technical ryder.,

technicians, Dan Trowhill, to see

These basically tell us requirements

what it’s like to be the person who

for stage plots and dimensions,

makes such gigs come to life, both

audio

for the acts and the audiences.

the lighting, and on and on.

input

lists,

liaise

rigging

for

the

closely Event

Local

with

our

Managers

in and

Stage/Production

Manager,alongside booking local crew to facilitate building, loading or unloading all of the equipment. “

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO DO THE JOB YOU DO NOW? “After spending most of the last twenty years in every kind of transport imaginable, travelling the UK, Europe, and the World, I had always promised my wife if there was ever a large venue to open up in Hull that I would stop touring and take a job there. I Initially missed the first draft of staff at the venue as I had promised myself just one last tour! Both my children and

Wife were really starting to miss

the trouble we caused and the fun

until you have established yourself.

me on this tour and I guess it was

we’ve had together. I wish I could

finally time for Peter Pan to grow

tell you some of them but there are

The biggest things really are,

up and take a steady job, and I was

secrets I just have to keep. (the rules

don’t be a pain in the a**, listen to

able to finish touring on a high.”

of the road and the Roadie code)

what people tell you and don’t get drunk! The temptation to have a

WHAT ARTISTS, BANDS OR GROUPS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH?

I’ve been fortunate enough to

beer before the end of the show

have them at my wedding! To still

is huge, and most crews or techs

“As their Technical Engineer, I have

get phone calls and emails is just

wont have a drink until the doors

toured extensively with;

amazing. I’ve known some of

close on the back of the van.”

•

Seasick Steve

these people for a good twenty

•

Everything Everything

years and still get invited back to

BEST MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER?

•

Feeder

their house, or to meet for dinner.

“Crikey! There has been a few;

•

Friendly Fires

It just blows my mind sometimes.”

Having a private Jet to do a festival

•

SBTRKT

Performing as the Support Band for: •

Foals

•

Muse

•

The Rolling Stones

•

U2

•

Cold Play

As the Sound Engineer for smaller tours with: •

The Feeling

•

Robert Cray Band

•

John Martyn

•

The Christians

•

America”

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE ON A FIRST NAME BASIS WITH SOME OF THE WORLDS BIGGEST ACTS?

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE LOOKING TO TAKE THE SAME CAREER PATH?

run around Europe. Going to a show in a helicopter. Having the Hotel staff give you the suite instead of the artist. Mixing an amazing

“There are so many technical

show at Glastonbury and seeing the

courses at Colleges and Universities

audiences reaction as they go wild.

now, it would be best to do this

Being asked to do a show for James

while getting some experience

Brown. Meeting the rolling stones.

at a local venue. I would start by approaching a band or small venue

Just being fortunate to have been

to ask to work as the local crew/

to so many places around the

or to shadow the technicians or

world with your mates. Seeing a

even a driver for a band. If you

friend you’ve not seen in a few

already have some skills with a

years, and you meet by chance

particular instrument maybe help

in a bar in Australia, is the best

tune the guitars, set up the drums

thing. There’s nothing quite like the

or just unload the van. If you’re

camaraderie, or being part of the

starting out, you probably won’t

brotherhood, that is the road crew. “

get any money to begin with, not

“It’s quite a privilege to have worked with so many lovely people over the years and I guess I can call some of them friends or even my second family! I look through my phone contacts sometimes and think back to the places we’ve been, the experiences that we’ve shared, 35

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Writing Music For A Horror Film WORDS BY THOMAS RAGSDALE 1) LAB RESEARCH

4) JIGSAW

6) THE ABYSS

Watch A LOT of horror films

Start sketching themes for set

Record atmospheric noises and

and digest everything across the

pieces and slowly fit together

process them. I like the hum

board. Watch Spanish horror,

each scene. Let the music breathe

sounds that fridges make and

Indian horror, Italian horror, old

and leap out to give peaks and

play this through my 1970s reel-

horror, new horror… Know your

troughs.

to-reel tape machine to make

zombies, slashers and psychos.

2) EYE TORTURE

sinister drones.

Watch the movie you’re working

5) DEVICES OF PAIN

on over and over to find the heart

Use unusual instruments and

of the story and how it develops.

play them in creative ways. I

7) GHOST IN THE MACHINE

Map out how your music could

like to hit an empty wine bottle

Work with a computer and

shape the emotional landscape of

with the lower jaw bone from a

sometimes without to get a

the film.

coyote. It sounds GREAT.

balance of digital and organic sounds. This will give your

3) SCREAM

soundtrack depth.

Liaise with the director and share

8) IT COMES AT NIGHT

playlists of influences and ideas from other artists’ music. Find what they’re looking for from a soundtrack and what it should do for the film.

Work in the dark. At night.

Very late and very dark. Things happen…

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On Review: Album WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE

Enter Shikari

Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible

opinions that is key to some of their most hard hitting songs. The mixture of classical art, being depicted by a Greek statue, combined with the crossing out of vivid colors, you truly expect the strongest and most colourfully worded album to-date.

Opening up the album is a song called ‘THE GREAT UNKNOWN’, which, for old school Shikari fans, is the ultimate throwback in sound. As we work our way through the album, it becomes more apparent that the band are taking us through a story of their music history. For the first 5 songs, we get a taste for the band’s first 5 albums. Each song has perfect characteristics of it’s related album, and for new Shikari fans, these will get you up to speed.

But, after our quick history lesson, it very quickly changes. The remainder of the album comprises songs that feel like they have trailed off during the composition process. There are a few worthy mentions that keep it alight though. Songs such as T.I.N.A, Satellites & The King are fantastic, but act more as singles surrounded by what has been left over. There is no denying that this album has had Rou Reynolds working on it for a solid year, and that effort does not go unnoticed for the first half. But perhaps like Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, he should have left the studio to take a few more breaks to refresh the creative juices.

Shikari are undoubtedly the pioneers of combining

To sum up the album as a whole, it won’t be dethroning

the noisy extremes of dance, electronic, rock and post-

the likes of their 2009 Common Dreads album

hardcore, and their sixth studio album is no different.

anytime soon. It will perhaps be better remembered for being a Greatest Hits album. Not one that is made

On the surface, the album cover and name is already

up of their best ever songs, but one that showcases the

a tick in the box for the band’s prominent political

band’s greatest musical styles over the last 13 years.

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On Review: TV Series WORDS BY JENNI HARRISON t @JENNI_HARRI

The Midnight Gospel

of this new Netflix original series, with similar character design and recognisable voice actors.

Notably a Pendleton Ward creation, this imaginative show is distinctly for adults, offering trippy visuals, gory details and a strange humour reminiscent of old YouTube Channels such as David Firth (Rusty Spoons), Micheal Cusack (Damo and Darren) and TomSka (Asdfmovie), set to a backtrack of philosophical conversations

and

heart-to-hearts

between

characters as they navigate their environment.

In short, you’re watching a visual make-believe podcast from the future as the main character moves through bizarre worlds via his universe simulator

interviewing

inhabitants

about

the

questions of ‘life, death and everything in-between’.

The writers were certainly not bothered whether they leave their audience behind (which I realised after attempting to watch this as background noise and finding myself having to rewind to check if I’d missed anything, which somehow I simultaneously had and hadn’t) as you can tell the actors, animators and writers had a heap of fun creating something they love, a uniquely baffling yet entertaining series which may be more appropriate for YouTube than Netflix, although it may just be ahead of its time.

Both intelligent yet silly, you’ll just have to give it a shot to make up your mind if this is your cup of tea.

It took me a few episodes to settle in but if you’re looking for something (really) different, slightly If you enjoyed the weird but endearing Cartoon

challenging and charming as hell then let this strange

Network’s Adventure Time, you’d get a kick out

little gem transport you far away for a few hours.

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On Review: Book WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE

Kazuo Ishiguro

The Unconsoled

character to scene in a way that barely stops for breath.

Each person that takes ahold of Ryder’s attention has a universe of problems that they must offload onto Ryder creating an unimaginably busy schedule.

Describing the experience of this book is extremely difficult, because for the most part, it’s very frustrating. We know very little about the city and its people, but it’s regularly hinted at that Ryder has been here before, and he in fact may have spent a lot of his life, if not all of his life, here.

There are also some incredibly funny moments interwoven throughout. In one scene Ryder is introduced to a couple of snouty women who don’t recognize him and talk about themselves as if they knew him well. The scene goes from Ryder waiting for the perfect moment to properly introduce himself as to destroy their fake stories, to him being unable to get a word in. This leads to an incredibly surreal moment where he is clutching tight onto his chair, bright red in the face, barely able to hold his thoughts together and the two women, in disgust, ask him to leave to avoid embarrassing himself further.

As confusing and frustrating as this book was, I

Have you ever had one of those dreams where you

couldn’t put it down. The liquid flow of the narrative

wander from moment to moment and upon waking

and it’s characters paired with the normalised

you realise just how odd a lot of things were, and

surrealism

you can’t conceive how you accepted it as reality?

throughout and the story always makes sense, so

Kazuo Ishiguro certainly has, and he has perfectly

long as you don’t stop too long to question what’s

captured that in his 1995 book, ‘The Unconsoled’.

happening. It’s very accessible and entirely odd. If

completely

captured

my

attention

you ever wake from one of those dreams, and find Following our unreliable narrator, Ryder, as he

yourself wanting to go back to sleep to re-enter the

arrives in a city he is due to perform at, we move from

irregular world you woke from, this book is for you.

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Beauty Tips: Looking After Ourselves On Lockdown WORDS BY KATIE FROM MASTER BEAUTY Some of us may find that we have a little

continue when life is back to normal.

extra time on our hands at the moment.

If, like me, you’re missing your beauty Use this time productively and invest

treatments and can’t wait to get back to

some

your technicians and therapists, here’s

a

time

pamper

in

you,

routine

by that

establishing you

can

how to make sure that you’re ready.

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Nails The skin surrounding our nails is just as important as the nails themselves - even more so now with constant hand washing. If your hands are dry, it affects your cuticles and in turn the condition of your nails.

Soak your fingertips in warm water daily to soften the skin then massage your fingertips with cuticle oil to enhance blood circulation and moisturise the cuticle and nail. Hand masks will nourish your hands even further and a balanced diet, combined with a nail strengthener, will help reinforce weak nails.

Your face is the first part of you others see, so when your skin looks healthy and radiant

you’re

ready

to

face

the

world.

MAKE YOUR MANICURE OR GEL POLISH LAST LONGER •

DO NOT use your nails as tools

•

DO NOT pick off your gel polish as this can damage the natural nail

•

Always go back to your nail tech for removal even if you’re not getting gels re-applied

•

When performing household chores, wear gloves if they involve water or chemicals.

•

Invest in a good hand cream to use after

Facials All

skin

types

will

benefit

regular

facial treatments. If you wear makeup on a daily basis, facials will not only benefit your skin but also the overall finish to your look.

Facial treatments help to deep cleanse, remove dead cells and the day-to-day grime that sits on the surface of the skin. If these particles aren’t removed, they’ll begin to block your pores and can lead to spots and blackheads.

For long term results, establish a daily facial routine and book monthly facial treatments with your beauty therapist. They’ll give you a deep, relaxing cleanse and be able to advise you on your skin type and what products best suit you.

washing

WHAT TO DO AND HOW OFTEN

•

Use a richer one during the winter months

•

•

Apply hand cream along with cuticle oil before going to bed to keep your nails nourished

from

Cleanse, tone and moisturise daily, ideally morning and evening

•

Exfoliate and use a face mask once a week

•

Establish your skin type and buy products specific to it, i.e. combination, oily, dry, etc.

•

Suncream and water are your friends

•

Make sure that you get a face cream with SPF to protect your skin against premature ageing

•

Drinking water keeps your skin moisturised and can stop it looking dull, saggy and loose

•

Diet, sleep and exercise all contribute to achieving better skin

•

Be careful not to over cleanse and/or exfoliate as your skin then tries to over compensate and produces additional oils

Eyelashes

KEEP YOUR LASHES IN TIP-TOP CONDITION

Eyelash extensions are taking the beauty world by storm. I first had mine done two years ago for my holiday and I haven’t looked back. I love waking up in a morning looking like I am already wearing mascara - it’s such a time saver.

•

even 48 hours if possible •

DO NOT use oil based products

•

DO NOT use mascara

•

DO keep your lashes clean

•

After showering, pat your eyes with a towel instead of rubbing

One question I always get asked is how long lash extensions last. Everyone is slightly different due to

•

appointments every 2-3 weeks to keep your lashes full.

DO NOT use eyelash curlers and cotton balls as they will pull at the lashes

your lash cycle. On average, we lose between 17 and 21% of our lashes each week, schedule your lash infill

DO NOT get lashes wet for at least 24 hours,

•

Brush lashes daily

•

Don’t twist your extensions or pull them out as this will pull out your natural lashes

People

also

ask

if

extensions

damage

your

•

professionally removed

natural lashes - and the answer is no. The lash extensions are applied by a technique called isolation,

where

each

individual

eyelash

is

Either head in for an infill, or to have them

•

Schedule infill appointments every 2-3 weeks to maintain fullness

isolated and the extension attached directly to it.

The look of your lashes depends on your natural lashes and the type of eyelash extension you choose. Options include semi-permanent individual, Russian or hybrid/mixed lashes, which all use the isolation method. Contact me for more information.

If you’re not ready to take the plunge, you can start with express lashes. They are applied on top of your lashes rather than isolating but give you the same effect as semi permanent lashes.

Stay in touch If you have any questions head over to my Facebook or Instagram Pages - I’d love to hear from you. Look after yourself, pamper away and stay safe, Katie x

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Don’t succumb to the Lockdown ‘look’ WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE The radio is on, a glass of wine is

can be great for keeping those

powerful and important right? If

by your mirror, you perfect that

tight jeans and work shirts in

you were wearing a lab coat, you

last curl and put on your favourite

the cupboard, and let’s not forget

would feel focused, and attentive.

heels, you head downstairs…

the freedom of wireless (or no!)

So

and sit in the living room.

bras. But can neglecting and

how you feel in your dressing

feeling Saturday night glam be

gown at 3pm on a Wednesday.

We love getting dolled up and

imagine

in

comparison

detrimental to your wellbeing?

using the creative, artistic practices

It’s

called

the

“enclothed

which

describes

we have learnt over the years

It can be all too easy to go days

cognition”,

to enhance our natural features

or even weeks in your comfies

the influence clothes have on

to help ourselves feel confident

with no makeup and your hair

the

and sexy. It may just be the end

scraped up, but after a while

processes - sounds clever right?

results for some, but for many, the

this may contribute to feeling

process can be both therapeutic

unmotivated and unhappy. Let

The research basically explains

and satisfying - it is an art after all!

me explain, how do you feel when

that what we wear has a direct

you are in your business attire,

impact on how we feel, and how

But as you’re reading this, how

and I mean the full works, like a

we function. So although we

many of you are in sweatpants or

New York business woman ready

can enjoy wearing comfortable

even your pyjamas?! Lockdown

to take on Wall Street, you feel

clothing, it is important to make

wearer’s

psychological

a conscious effort to dress in a

Want to have fun with it? Do a

singalongs. This is a great time

way that makes us feel happy.

fancy dress night, set a challenge

to get some footage of the

for everyone to makeshift an

family letting loose together to

outfit with what’s in the house!

keep for the digital scrapbook.

DATE NIGHT

REENACT A SCENE FROM A FILM YOU ALL LOVE

Of course, it can be difficult to find a time during the week you fancy getting all done up when you can’t leave the house, so here are a couple of excuses you can make!

LIVE- STREAMED GIGS This applies to the men too!

Relationships are tough, and if you are in lockdown together, it

If you’re a romantic, drag your

is easy to neglect and/ or annoy

other half in to doing some

Thanks to the internet, many

each other, that is why many

Titanic scenes, if you prefer an

celebrities are streaming mini

relationship

suggest

adventure, maybe King Kong,

concerts via webcam from their

dedicating time to get dressed up

or even the Minions. You would

homes for you to enjoy. You can

and spending an evening together

be surprised what outfits and

make an occasion of it and get

away from any distractions. Date

props

your favourite band tee on and

night helps couples remember

things around the house. Have

scream along with your favourite

why they first fell in love, and

a bit of fun and send some

musicians in the intimate setting

lays the foundation for reigniting

hilarious images to your friends

- something future generations

passion.

and family to make their day.

will

also help to build resilience

never

experience.

to

GROUP VIDEO CALL WITH YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS

experts

Regular

carry

date

your

nights

relationship

you

can

create

using

A NICE LONG WALK

during the challenging times.

DISCO WITH THE KIDS

Walks have never been so exciting.

It’s your time to appreciate fresh Virtual chats are the new bar trips, so make it as realistic as possible!

Get

your

hair

and

makeup looking how you would for a normal night out and enjoy the process and feeling glam.

air and see other isolators and Whether it’s leg warmers and

hopefully some cute pups. Use this

glow in the dark paints or just

time of the day as an excuse to put

your favorite dance outfits, get

some nice summery clothes (if it

the kids involved with some fun

isn’t throwing it down preferably)

music and the family favourite

and

help

boost

your

mood.

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Tips For Detoxing Your Hair At Home WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Many hairdressers are stressing the importance of avoiding using box dyes for DIY jobs and to hold tight for when it is safe for them to reopen. Not only can this lead to a botched job, but it messes with the pigments in your hair that can affect the results when you go back to the professionals, costing you time and money to get it back to how it was. Box dyes don’t just disappear, they linger in your hair until your hair grows out, so you want to avoid a ‘touch up’ and have a strip of discolouration growing down your hair until it gets cut off.

Leaving the dye may be hard, but you can still use this time to detox and care for your hair to help it look luscious and healthy until you can get back to your favourite hairdresser.

HOT OIL MASSAGE It is fantastic for our hair to nourish it deeply, so using this spare time to massage your scalp with hot oil will not only stimulate the hair follicles, but hydrates them too. I use the VO5 Nourish Coconut Hot Oil from Superdrug for just £4.39 for a pack of 4.

SHAMPOO IS NOT ENOUGH! Shampoo was developed to replace soap for the scalp to remove sebum (natural oils), dandruff, environmental dust, and residues.

It strips your hair of all moisture which needs replacing to keep it looking healthy and shiny.

absorbs better, and your hair

damage to your hair by not

stays conditioned for longer.”.

rough-drying hair with a towel, instead gently press the water

To give your hair an extra bit

out. Allow your locks to air-dry

of nourishment, try upgrading

80 percent of the way before

from conditioners for a fresh

using a wide-tooth comb, working

and

from the ends of your hair on up.

nourishing

hair

mask.

You will never use conditioner again when your hair smells of your favourite fruit, while feeling stronger and healthier.

SAY NO TO BLOWDRY If you aren’t in a rush to go out anywhere, let your locks air dry, avoiding any unnecessary heat will keep your hair looking shinier and give your scalp a lovely detox.

CLEAN THOSE COMBS Hair guru Sophia Hilton, founder

Filthy hair brushes that are

of ‘Not Another Hair Salon’ in

covered in hair, oil and product

London says, “I don’t see the point

build-up are breeding grounds

of conditioners when there’s

for bacteria. Clean them at least

a product available out there

once a month with a mixture of baking soda and lukewarm

pointed out. “Conditioners can

DON’T MANHANDLE YOUR WET HAIR

only nourish so much, whereas

When your hair is soaking wet,

to get into all those tiny bristles.

hair

have

it is weaker, fragile and more

smaller particles, so the product

susceptible to breakage. Reduce

that’s better and stronger,” she

masks

typically

water. A toothbrush will help you

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Top Home Trends For 2020 WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Imagine having enough time on your

for some small accessories to brighten up

hands to completely overhaul the look

a room, or you’re moving that heavy side

of your home for... but wait, we do!

table for the 10th time because it doesn’t look quite right, we’ve got you covered!

We are complete advocates of using this down time stuck at home to our advantage.

From plants & pots, to lamps & shades,

Finally checking off all of those ‘wish list’

see what we think is in store for this

things that we’d never get to try, for one

years’

must

have

trends

at

home.

reason or another. Whether you’re looking

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1

MINIMAL COLOURS Colour has a big part to play in how a room makes you feel. It’s no wonder we are becoming more favourable of

SWISS CHEESE PLANT This unusual little plant might be a menace to its indigenous home of Hawaii, but it is quickly becoming the popular choice for those minimal rooms that need a splash of natural colour.

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soothing and calming colours.

LADDER SHELVES

These ingenious storage devices are a fantastic way of showcasing some

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of your best trinkets. All the while without getting in the way or being too bulky like their block

WARM FABRICS

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shelf counter partners.

LARGE FLOOR LAMPS Following on from the simplicity trend of 2019, these days we are

To make sure we are keeping

swapping out many little things for

some homely warmth, our best

one big one. The giant overhanging

choice would be to choose a warm

floor lamps are perfect to light a

coloured fabric. Warm Grey is a

room and provide a bit of character.

great combination of both styles.

ORGANISERS

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With our new love for simplicity, we

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don’t want all of our trinkets lying around looking messy. Organisers could range from little bowls, to a set of miniature draws. Regardless of what they’re hiding, they look great!

HAIRPIN TABLE LEGS It’s becoming more apparent that we love our pick of vintage industrial looks. An easy and affordable addition, are the Hairpin table legs.

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BOLD ARTWORK FRAMES

Want to have a meaningful quote, but sick of the tacky looks

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out there? One of our favourite go to’s is a bold frame and simple design, enough to pop off the walls or shelves.

LARGE KNITTED BLANKETS

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As much as your new sofa or chair might look great, it doesn’t quite feel homely enough, right? That’s where a large folded blanket or cover can transform it!

STATEMENT WALLPAPER

With all that minimal styling and calming nature, we don’t want to forget our personalities. That’s why statement pieces are a must to any room and bring it to life.

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How To Guide: Painting At Home WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Although we may be stuck inside, it has given us the opportunity to finally get those long-awaited DIY jobs done around the house.

Giving a dilapidated room and new lick of paint will not only brighten your day, but also reduce

•

TYPES OF PAINT Although

there

are

Emulsion - Designed to cover large areas, such as walls

different

and ceilings. With little to

types and many brands of paint

no odour and quick drying,

available, most of the ones you

you can apply multiple coats

are likely to use around your

in a single day without the

home fall into one of two types:

typical paint smell that is

the boredom of being stuck at

attributed

to

Oil-based.

home. Yes, watching paint dry is

Not suitable for bare wood.

finally something we can enjoy!

Paints come in a bewildering range

•

Oil-based (Eggshell) - Paint

of colours, and you can purchase

that provides a more durable

them either as pre-mixed colours

surface than emulsion and

or have them mixed to order.

suitable for use on bare

Colour cards and sample pots

woodwork as well as walls.

will help you make your choice.

Useful in rooms such as Kitchens

and

Bathrooms.

DIFFERENT COATS

APPLYING PAINT

Traditionally, painting involves

Before you start work, you will

a

need to think about the surface

three-step

application:

you 1. Primer - A type of paint that

are

painting

and

how

many coats of paint it requires:

seals pores of a surface to •

prevent subsequent layers

Painting new or bare wood

of paint sinking in. Available

- allow 3 coats: 2 x Primer,

for wood, metal and plaster,

1 x Undercoat, 1 x Top coat

but universal primers will suit all three types of surface.

2. Undercoat

-

A

paint

formulated to obliterate the previous colour and give body to the next coating. Some gloss paints are self-undercoating.

3. Top Coat - This is a purely protective coating that is often

PAINT TOOLS Choose your decorating tools according

finish

Repainting of

you •

Bare

-

2

x

coats

relevant walls

paint

or

ceilings

a brush, a foam or mohair roller,

- 2 x coats of Emulsion,

or paint pad; for a deeper texture,

Primer

not

necessary

or to cover a rough surface, use a brush or a shaggy pile roller.

Once you have completed the necessary

•

include additives, such as polyurethane or polyester, to make the paint more scratch and knock resistant.

Don’t start new in the middle of a wall.

If you find yourself running out of paint, stop at a convenient corner, or angle while you still have paint left!

the

require. For a smooth surface, use

quite thin. Top coats may also

TOP TIP

to

•

•

preparation

of

the

Brush - If you prefer to

surfaces, give a final wipe over

use

the

with a damp, lint-free cloth to

widest you can comfortably

remove any fine dust. It is always

handle and work it in all

better to apply two, or even three,

directions, using a dabbing

thin coats than a single thick

motion to fill in any crevices.

one of topcoats. Always bare in

a

brush

choose

Roller - Again work in all directions

to

achieve

an

even coverage of paint. Don’t

mind that you can not rush the job, and you MUST repaint over an absolutely dry layer of paint.

roll too quickly or the paint will fly off. Allow the roller to shed all it’s paint before reloading it. Don’t paint too thick a coating; instead, work two (or more) thin coats. For the second coat, work the roller across the direction of the first coat to fill in any gaps.

•

Paint all apply

Pad

-

directions two

Work and thin

in also

coats.

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Children Cook Up A Storm In Hull WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Cook Stars is a children’s cooking

and schools. As well as their

a variety of dishes with the

group based in East Hull - it’s part

usual workshops,

emphasis on the Cook Stars

of a national initiative to get kids

deliver

comfortable with the kitchen

and

SEN

and enjoying cooking and learning

environment and it’s been running

organisations, one off sessions in

about ingredients. At our weekly

in Hull since October 2018.

primary schools and much more.

classes we alternate between

sessions Brownie

they also for

Beavers

groups,

developing their cooking skills

sweet and savoury dishes, the

Cook

Stars

cooking

offers

classes,

children’s

parties

It’s run by Sarah Pittaway, a

cook stars all get a drink and a

former food teacher from Hull.

snack while their food is cooking,

She said; “I have been passionate

we then do a craft activity or food

about

and

related game. Everyone leaves

young people to cook for a long

with the food they have made,

time so Cook Stars gives me the

a completed craft, a recipe card

opportunity to do this but with

so they can make the dish again

the added bonus of working

at home and most importantly

alongside my family. My husband

a

teaching

children

big

smile

on

their

face.”

coronavirus,

the

and 2 children (Noah 7 and

and

Phoebe 3) come along to classes so

Prior

workshops as well as lots of

I get some help with washing up”

programme had seven weekly

other cooking opportunities for community groups, organisations

to

term time classes running at “During our sessions we make

a variety of venues. They also

taught weekly classes at a school and had a diary full of exciting workshops, projects and parties planned, including working with The Children’s University Hull, Five Rivers Childcare and more sessions in a primary school.

“The current COVID19 crisis has meant that we have had to adapt and change our business rapidly,” said Sarah. “As the guidelines changed so did our services.”

“Our initial concern and priority was for everyone that had paid for a full term of classes. We did not want to let them down by not finishing all of the recipes that they had been looking forward to making. So what could we do?”

“With everything pretty much ready, we decided to take the class to their home. We quickly made individual bags of all of the ingredients each Cook Star would need to make that week’s

On the programme, SarH added;

Cool Stars is posting FREE videos

“Cooking is so important for

on its Facebook page to cook along

mental well being, it offers a huge

to in your own time or simply for

variety of learning opportunities

inspiration. These are dishes that

(maths,

and

adults and older children might

can help with development of

enjoy making (including Paneer

motor, social and communication

Cheese!). Cook Stars head office

skills. Despite the situation, we

have also launched a Lockdown

wanted to continue to offer

page where they are posting

opportunities

to

cooking videos twice a week.

cook and develop these skills and

There are lots of amazing recipes to

in order to do that, we moved

keep you cooking during this time

science,

literacy)

to

continue

to virtual classes via ZOOM.” For

anyone

interested

in

Zoom classes are open to anyone

giving the gift of Cook Stars,

- all you need to do is book

Sarah

onto one of our sessions via our

These can be any amount and

booking system on our website.

can

Once

classes, workshops and parties.

are

signed sent

a

up,

participants

shopping

offers be

used

gift

vouchers.

against

future

and

equipment list to prepare and an

The organisation is always happy

invitation to join the Zoom class.

to meet new cook stars and offer what customers want. Please get

‘As part of the class, I am able to

in touch to discuss any ideas you

answer questions and offer advice

have that we might be able to help

and they get the chance to interact

you with or to purchase a voucher.

with each other. There is also an option to book a private virtual

Email:

party.

sarah.pittaway@cookstars.co.uk

If you have a budding

Cook Star who would like to get

Tel: 07555575605

together virtually with a group

Visit our website and see our

of friends to cook, chat and have

schedule, as well as book online

fun, this is perfect,” added Sarah.

classes (updated weekly) www.cookstars.co.uk/ourclasses/hull-east-and-holderness

recipe, added a recipe card and

f

the craft activity, and then hand

we offer and free cooking videos

delivered the class in a bag to all

@cookstarshulleastandholderness

See regular updates of what

of our customers. The response was

overwhelmingly

positive,

with Sarah being sent a slew of photos of the Cook Stars in action.

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Lockdown Gadgets you never knew you needed WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE With online retail on the rise and time

bit better during these strange times. For us,

being spent indoors at an all-time high, we

it’s a wonder how we ever got by without

are constantly looking to fill that void each

these useful little gadgets. From DIY tools,

day with some retail therapy. As much as

to helping you find your TV remote for the

we don’t recommend blowing your pay

50th time today, here are some of the best

cheque within the first day, there are a few

gadgets you never thought you needed,

gadgets that could make your life that little

but now can’t imagine life without!

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TILE STICKER TRACKERS STARTING FROM £34.99

We all become a victim of losing items at some point and so we have found the perfect gadget to help.

This small, waterproof tracker has a 3-year battery life and an adhesive back, which means you can stick it on pretty much anything you want to keep hold of in and outdoors. Simply download an app to locate your tile.

Lost your phone? Double press the Tile button on one of your Tiles to make your phone ring, even if it’s on silent. This simple sticker

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already has over 100,000 people using Tile to help find lost remote controls, 100,000 to help find headphones and 71,000 to help find toys.

MAGNETIC DIY WRISTBAND STARTING FROM £7.99

2020 quickly became the year of DIY, with makeshift bars and interior

design

projects

going

in full swing. And as exciting as a home refresh or a new upcycled wine holder is, climbing up

and

down

ladders

and

crawling

in

and

out

of

cupboards

to find your small screws, nails and tiny washers is not ideal.

Not only is this dangerous to you, but if you have children, the amount of little pieces flying around can make for a potential disaster. This magnetic (we won’t say bracelet) piece can hold all the small necessary equipment

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required for your project for easy retrieval and holding. cease the need to fish in your pocket for screws and become an efficient DIY master.

ANYKNIFE SHARPENER STARTING FROM £9.99 With

home

cooking

becoming

the norm, it’s a fact that your kitchen utensils will be feeling the

brunt

don’t cutting

of

realise thick

it,

you

often

how

little

effort

cuts

of

meat

can

be

with

a

healthy

knife.

With prices from £9.99 to £12.84, this little guy (60mm x 60mm)

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will become your new best friend before every sunday roast as it sharpens any knife with diamond precision, even serrated ones!

ANKI COMPANION ROBOT STARTING FROM £110 Vector

has

become

an

been

created

adorable

to

addition

to your family, and we promise that he won’t become conscious and turn on you! This Wall-E like creature is a revolutionary robot companion made to help out and hang out. Powered by AI and advanced robotics, he is alive and engaged by sight, sound and touch.

Curious and attentive, he will answer questions, take pictures (although don’t expect 4k images), time your dinner and more. He can independently navigate around the house and has sensors to make sure he doesn’t not fall, avoids obstacles and can take himself to his charging port. As he is connected via Wi-Fi, he is always updating to get smarter for your convenience, meaning he can do cool things like recognize people’s faces and objects.

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LASER GUIDED SCISSORS STARTING FROM £9.99 Cutting and

large material

annoying

of

can

experience

through

on

Christmas phases,

pieces

every

and

during

recutting

and

paper

be

an

we

go

birthday, creative wasting

reels of wrapping paper due to messing up the lines. But why are we suffering when the perfect gadget exists at only £9.99?

These unique, high-quality laser guided scissors give you a straight guide line to cut along, and all it requires is 2 button cell batteries.

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AIR COMPRESSING LEG MASSAGER

STARTING FROM £89.99 It may look crazy, and you will probably look crazy in them, but during these sedentary times and with

movement

being

limited

for obvious reasons, it’s important to have good blood circulation. By compressing your feet and calf muscles to relieve fatigue, it helps relieve the restless leg syndrome, leg edema, swelling in leg and feet. Making for healthier and more efficient blood flow throughout your entire body, including your lungs, heart and muscles

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Tech Insight: Get Your In-House In Order WORDS BY BRETT FROM APPIJO Those who work in the tech

to problems that can be solved

this might just give them an edge

industries are no strangers to the

in-house; such as their stubborn

in an already saturated market.

ever-looming need to innovate

reluctance to use a pre-made

and keep up with the latest

graphics engine for their mobile

REINVENTING THE WHEEL

technologies, new standards and

games, opting instead to spend

While an in-house-first approach

of course, competition – and while

several

&

may work for some, not every tech

these issues are not exclusive

development of their own in-

company can spend unproductive

to

house engine, allowing them

time on experimental projects like

to

costs

engine or tools development – in

business relies on innovation,

and maintain full ownership

fact, many of the largest game

the threat of your knowledge-

and control of their code-base”.

developers rely on third-party

tech-based

certainly

true

companies, that

if

it’s your

years

“side-step

in

research

licensing

tools for their proven track-record

base becoming obsolete means Although the time-cost of engine

and performance stability, such

development is significant, the

as the two dominant graphics

It’s this philosophy that’s at the

pay-off in terms of expertise and

engines, Unreal and Unity3D.

heart of UK-based app developer,

autonomy means Appijo is perhaps

Appijo, who have resisted the

independent in ways many of

When

Nintendo

urge to use third-party solutions

their competitors aren’t – and

tackle

the

you can never stop learning.

decided

growing

to

mobile

market with Super Mario Run,

they revealed at the Unite 2016

nature of game development,

third-party tools where expedient,

Keynote that they’d be using the

why

while using the available tools to

Unity engine instead of relying

reinvent

the

wheel?

get a finished product out the door

on the proprietary technology

STRIKING A BALANCE

they’re known for on consoles.

There’s something to be said for

– and in many cases, that means innovation takes a back-seat.

the minority of developers like According to Unity’s own figures,

Appijo, whose cavalier approach

an estimated 55% of all new

to

mobile games are powered by the

affords them the breathing-space

engine, accounting for a reach

needed to experiment with their

of 3.3 billion devices (across all

own technology, but if there’s

platforms) in the last 12 months.

wisdom in crowds, then many

development

schedules

of their peers would disagree With this in mind, there’s a

–

compelling argument for sticking

license-fees for existing solutions.

preferring

instead

to

pay

with the tried and tested thirdyou

value

Perhaps then, the answer for most

production-times

over

developers lies somewhere in the

cost, and given the high-risk

middle – reducing the reliance on

party short

engines

if

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Managing In A Crisis WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Working

for

a

company

that’s

Not only do you have to keep your own

experiencing redundancies, a lawsuit, a

levels of stress and panic at a minimum,

merger, or any other kind of corporate

but you also have an obligation to help

crisis can feel a little like swimming in the

your team with theirs, all the while

ocean. It gets hard to keep track of exactly

maintaining productivity and morale.

where you’re going, and sometimes, it’s

challenging

just

to

stay

afloat.

While there’s rarely a defined path through a crisis, there are some standard practices

These situations get even more difficult

that can help you move past obstacles

when you’re charged with managing

and keep your team engaged, amid even

other employees through the chaos.

the

most

tumultuous

environment.

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1. Be Open And Honest This might seem like a given, but sometimes our

Also be sure to allow people to ask questions and

natural reaction during a crisis is to withdraw. But

share their concerns with you. When things

going radio silent on your team when they know

are changing quickly, the one thing that helps

something is up will undoubtedly turn your office into

us maintain a sense of control is information.

a churning rumor mill - the opposite of the positive and productive workplace you’re trying to maintain.

Try: Depending on how quickly your crisis is unfolding, it’s a good idea to check in at least every

Even though you probably can’t share every

couple of days, if not daily. If you don’t have time for

detail of what’s happening, providing your team

regular update meetings, try sending a once-a-day

with information in a timely and professional

email update or organising an informal team huddle

manner will reduce their speculation and fear.

each morning to share updates and hear concerns.

2. Set Boundaries That said, as a leader and the person closest to the

don’t want to be holding out important information

information, you must walk the fine line between

on anyone, but you definitely don’t want to be

sharing openly with your team and keeping certain

the person who’s spilling any confidential details.

things behind closed doors. There’s no black and white answer to this - it will vary by company and situation,

Try: If you get questions you’re not comfortable

and it can change each day - but knowing when to

with or prepared to answer, be honest. It’s OK to

filter a certain level of information from others is an

tell your team “I don’t know that right now,” or “I

important part of the crisis management process.

can’t share that today but promise to update you as soon as the decision is finalised.” They’ll appreciate

If you’re not sure what’s OK for public consumption,

that honesty much more than you stretching the

ask your boss what you can share with your team,

truth or avoiding the conversation altogether.

or ask other managers what they’re sharing. You

3. Actions Speak Louder Closed-door conversations and after-hours meetings

will help promote a feeling of stability. Take time each

might not seem like a big deal, especially when

day to remind yourself that you will get through this,

everyone knows you’re working through a crisis, but

and that people are counting on you to lead the way.

these types of meetings can be cues to make the people around you feel uneasy. And when there’s already an

Try: Take 10 minutes a day to walk the floor and check

air of tension, feelings of insecurity can translate into

in with your team. Your presence will be reassuring

decreased performance and negative team dynamics.

and they’ll appreciate having face time with you. If it’s appropriate (ie: not the day half of your team is made

It’s impossible not to alter some of your usual routine

redundant), find ways to insert fun into each day, even

and behaviour when you’re responding to a crisis,

if it’s just for a few minutes, through silly recognition

but maintaining a consistent attitude and demeanor

efforts, snack and music breaks, or a team happy hour.

4. Stay Organised If you’re leading a team through a crisis, chances are

to make it feel like less of a tornado). If you, on the

you’ve got a lot of new responsibilities and tasks on

other hand, appear like you’re not functioning at

your own plate. And yes, the added work and pressure

your normal level or if you’re letting things drop,

of managing new deadlines and concerns from

that can be a cue to your team that it’s okay to

customers or senior staff will be stressful, to say the least.

do the same - and that’s the last thing you want.

But, it’s important to do everything you can to

Try: Plan to start or end each day with a status check-in

stay productive and organised during this time -

on your own projects. Keep your notes updated, save

not only to stay afloat, but to help your team view

all important documents and emails in one secure

the situation as being under control (or at least,

location, and be on top of your deadlines and to-dos.

These tips can’t help

your hair out at the end

prevent a crisis, but they

of the day, making it

can help you get through

through is an incredible

one

remaining

way to learn. Not only

leader

will you become skilled

a

while

fearless

to

your team. It’s never

at

resolving

intense

easy to work through a

situations,

customer crisis, an audit

also learn how to help

or lawsuit, or large-scale

your

company changes - but

work

no matter how much

good times and in bad.

but

you’ll

organisation together,

in

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Pom Pomming Along WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE Hey

Tezzy

is

a

great

local

Hey Tezzy (@heytezzy on insta if

Carol Baskin, Hey Tezzy and

business that makes colourful

you want to give them a cheeky

leopard print go hand in hand!”

yarn based products for the

follow) was set up by Laura

home - if you didn’t know, pom

Keegan in late 2018. Specialising

Hey Tezzy started in October 2018

poms are set to be the next big

in brightly coloured pom pom-

and in Laura’s own words ‘without

thing in fashion and interiors…

based products, Laura’s products

any idea about how to run a

are

business, how to network, how

all

handmade

in

Hull.

to go about advertising, anything’.

“I’ve always been a huge fan of bright colours, prints and fun

“I had worked in forensic mental

home decor so this is something

health nursing for 12 years - a

I

reflect

world away from my new small

in my products,” said Laura.

business venture,” said Laura.

tend

to

massively

“Animal prints are something I work with a lot. Move over

Having been a fan of everything creative since being a child,

crochet rainbows, with some of

in itself but also in Australia,

the proceeds going to support

Canada

and

New

Zealand!”

our amazing NHS, all of Laura’s products are fully custom made

When asked if she’d encourage

to the individual’s requirements.

others to set up their own businesses, Laura wholeheartedly

On her success, Laura said “As time

Laura wanted

always to

knew

do

has passed, my work has become

I have found the Hull small

more and more distinctive and

business community an amazing group

she

friendly,

*something*

what,

people.

Supportive,

cheerleading

and

genuinely happy for each other’s

like this but the problem was pinpointing

of

success. I was welcomed with

exactly.

open arms and it felt like I was Just before Hey Tezzy came to

doing something right. It’s safe

fruition, a friend gave her the

to say, I can now call a lot of

kick that she needed to get the

the people in the Hull small

ball rolling with her dream of

business

community

friends.

starting up her own side hustle. a lot neater! The whole thing is a “I spotted a pom pom based product

whilst

out

shopping

and my pal said ‘you could make something like that’. She told me she’d be my first customer and there and then put in an order for a garland made from pom poms.

The rest, as they say, is history!

As soon as she’d set up an Instagram account, the orders came in. It was friends and family mainly at first but soon people from all over the country were getting in touch asking for yarn based treats for themselves or for gifts.

From

pom

pom

wreaths,

garlands, keyrings, a dabble in embroidery to more recently pom pom earrings and currently

constant learning curve - learning new techniques, new crafts, what sells, what doesn’t sell, keeping up with trends and colours, meeting new like minded peers and customers, what works on social media, the list really is endless and is constantly evolving. It definitely keeps you on your toes and your mind never shuts off from it, even in your sleep!”

If

you’re

crazy

over

pom-

poms, check out the Hey Tezzy Instagram

account

and

treat

yourself. Laura’s products have

Laura puts her success down to

been stocked in a range of local

Instagram. “Although the social

stores including Beehive Creative

media side of things tends to

Studio in Hessle, Tom Loves

almost be a full time job in itself,

in Howden and The Artisan

it’s one of my favourite aspects

Cafe and Gallery on Newland

of the small business world.

Avenue. For a full list of stockists,

Thanks to social media I not

contact

only have customers all around

f l @HEYTEZZY

the UK, which is mind blowing

Laura

via

Instagram.

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Fight or Flight WORDS BY MICHELLE FROM BUSINESS CULTURE WILL YOU BE BEHIND THE CURVE OR RIDING THE CREST WHEN THINGS GET BACK TO NORMAL? Over the few days since the full

Damage limitation, pull everything in and try to ride out the storm.

impacts of the current crisis

TYPE 2

impacted

Stabilise,

business,

I’ve

seen

two coping strategies emerging.

Businesses are forming into two

This seems sensible and will help

TYPE 1

and

to keep cash in the business (again I get that). No one can predict how long this is going to go on for, and there are substantial

optimise, then

innovate maximise.

fixed

cost

commitments

that

have to be met. Even if you can

get

payment

‘holidays’,

types (generally speaking, and

WHICH TYPE ARE YOU?

I appreciate that all companies

The type 1’s are adopting a

are different – disclaimer done).

hibernation mentality, probably

Looking at it a different way;

driven by fear (I get that). They

however, what you are also,

are cancelling direct debits and

possibly unconsciously, doing is:

subscriptions, putting a halt to

•

this will only be short term.

ongoing projects, development plans and marketing activity.

Stopping supporting your local economy

•

Breaking off the goodwill you have worked so hard to forge

•

Letting your brand evaporate.

offerings,

communications

and

the

customer

journey.

further behind the competition

By

using

you’ll be, and when this out of

opportunity to re-evaluate, adapt

control ship docks you’ll find

and improve every aspect of their

it hard to get back on board.

operation, these businesses will be

The longer this goes on, the this

time

as

an

ready to ride the crest of the wave.

Type 2 businesses are taking stock of where their businesses are right

I’m offering a personal view based

now. They are carrying on with

on what I already see happening.

business development, innovating

Businesses and business people

where they can to overcome

are all different, and each of

practical and logistical hurdles.

us has to do our best. It’s in our

They will continue to invest

human nature to adopt a flight

wherever possible in projects and

or fight response, and I believe

marketing initiatives. They are

the only way to come out of this

using this time to take stock and

with a healthy business is to fight.

improve their systems, processes,

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Put A Focal On Our Local WORDS BY 88 MAGAZINE With the world going into a lock-down,

it, the city will be taking a huge step

businesses have been hit harder than

backwards from its promising future.

ever. Since the city of culture 2017, Hull has been building upon its reputation

We want to take the time to highlight

as an independent shop hot-spot. From

some of those great businesses that locals

coffee to clothing, arts to artisan, Hull has

love, but visitors may miss out on. The city

grown its independent culture even more.

and surrounding areas have an abundance of variety, and when all of this madness

Now more than ever, we need to focus

blows over (trust me it will eventually),

on those businesses, helping support the

we need to make sure those great places

community and local economy. Without

do not disappear into the Shutdown void.

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Discover Hull’s Hidden Gems...

1.

REVIVAL COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS 77 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LD

Revival Coffee & Doughnuts began by wholesaling doughnuts to independent cafe’s. We are currently doing a ‘knock and run’ delivery service! Send a message on social media with your chosen flavour, quantity, email and delivery address. Then we’ll give you a delivery slot on the day. After that, just

...WHEN WE’RE ALLOWED OUT AGAIN, DUH!

wait for a knock on the door and your doughnuts will be boxed and waiting on your doorstep! @revivalcoffeeanddoughnuts www.revivalcoffeeanddonuts.com

THE KEYS TO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE: Day-Time

Night-Time

Outdoor

Indoor

4.

Disabled Access

TWO GINGERS COFFEE Unit 5, Paragon Arcade, Paragon Street, Hull, HU1 3PQ

Two Gingers gained it’s name through the original

Picture Opportunity

two owners both being of the ginger variety. While we are unable to welcome you into our cosy little coffee shop, we hope that you enjoy the great taste

Been there?

Get it ticked off!

of Two Gingers at home. Coffee is supplied through our favourite coffee roaster, Bonanza in Berlin. @twogingerscoffee www.twogingerscoffee.com

2.

HIDEOUT HOTELS 9 N Church Side, Hull, HU1 1RP

NIBBLE Nibble @ The Dock, Queen St, Hull, HU1 1UU

We’re Hideout - Hull’s only boutique hotel

The open kitchen is a hive of activity serving

accommodation. We’re located in the heart of

freshly made bakes, cakes, breakfast, brunch and

the beautiful Old Town, down the quaint cobbled

lunch. Their kitchen top displays a tempting mix of

street - North Church Side, with intimate views

grab-and-go treats which change from day-to-day.

of Hull Minster & Trinity Square. We’re less than

Incredible will power will be needed to deny yourself

a 5 minute mooch from all the hotspots, Hull

one of these irresistible delights. If you’re looking

Marina & Humber Street, Bonus Arena, The Deep,

for somewhere with a friendly atmosphere whilst

Ferens Art Gallery, City Hall, just to name a few!

exploring the city, then you’ve found the right place.

www.hideouthotel.co.uk

5.

3.

@nibble_hull

@hideouthotels

PHEAST FOOD

6.

6 Hull Road, Hessle, HU13 0AN

@nibblehull

FORM SHOP & STUDIO 62 Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

Do you ever fancy a takeaway but there’s nothing

Here you’ll find affordable art prints, cards and

to choose that’s healthy or that allows you to stick

stationery. We’re based in Hull and love to share

to your diet? Why not try Pheast - A healthy way to

work that’s made in Hull by the brilliant, creative

takeaway. Our concept is simple, to provide hearty

people that live here, with the hope of putting

and healthy meals that leaves your body healthy and

any success we have back into local creativity. We

stomach’s happy. We will provide all of the services

also like to discover work from artists, designers

of your traditional takeaway, but without the guilt.

and illustrators a little further afield, and we hope

www.pheastfood.com

@pheastfood

you like the pieces we’ve found to share with you.. www.heyform.co.uk

@heyform

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Beer, Brewing, Pubs...What’s Next?

WORDS BY ALLAN FROM ATOM BEERS Recently reading this tells the

beers they can to consumers

trueness of beer, the pub and

who are increasingly seeking

community that surrounds it.

out

“Sometimes you want to go /

Like all aspects of life, the brewing

Where everybody knows your

world hasn’t escaped the current

name / And they’re always glad

situation. We are now weeks into

you came / You want to be where

COVID-19-induced

you can see / Our troubles are all

when

the same / You want to be where

deepened

everybody knows your name.”

Within the craft beer industry,

that

special

imposed into

beverage.

quarantines, isolation

has

deprivation.

known for its heavy reliance Inexplicably the craft beer world

on

is one of community. Born from

face-to-face

the brewers making the best

the

word

“community,”

interaction

has

been

all

but

decimated

in

these days of social distancing.

The result, the beer world is changing. Here in our wonderful East Yorkshire it can’t be escaped.

Since

launching

Atom,

we

have been privileged to be part of an exciting and loyal local community, one that stands up to challenges, creating its own path. More and more venues have opened locally, championing local beers, educating their customers, striving to do. Better. Our own

them, from the small one-man brewers (Bricknell brewery), to traditional (Great Newsome), to craft specialists (Atom brewery). uncompromising, everything that

venue In Hull’s Old Town takes

Despite there being no firm end

that to another level, drinking beer

date for COVID-19, the social

is an experience for the senses,

disruption, the uncertainty that

So, I say to all of you that if you

one to be cherished and enjoyed.

the brewers will survive and

have the means to; get online, shop

beyond. Brewers in the region

local, support your craft producers,

are going to continue to innovate.

try new things, experiment with

Online shops bottle / can shares

different beers, embrace diversity.

/ digital tasting, you are seeing

You will find something that is

something newer and cooler and

exciting, unique and bursting

innovative, because that’s where

with

Brewers across the county are facing the potential of there not being an industry to support

is self-evident in this great county.

flavour

and

passion.

we have to be in order for us to continue to grow and get better.

The world around us is changing.

But if I have to bet on anything

Our industry is facing its biggest

thriving, and not just surviving,

challenge, it is not a time for

I’m

betting

on

craft

beer.

resting or for wallowing in selfpity, it’s a time to challenge, be

different,

unique

and

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