Our Goole - May 2025

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INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to your May edition of Our Goole.

The sun is shining, the beer gardens are calling, and summer is on its way.

This month, we announce the winners of this year’s Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence awards. A huge congratulations to all the winners, it’s such a great event that brings so many brilliant local businesses together to celebrate everyone’s success and we

cannot wait for next year’s already.

We also have a chat with Nicola LovejoyWaud from Picnic in the Park who talks to us about this year’s event.

As always, our friendly team are just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and answer any questions you may have.

We will see you again in June, but for now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Our Goole.

meet the staff

Distribution Assistants:

Jamie Walton, Justin Newton, Mitchell Brewins, Craig Shaw and Ben Hammill

Lisa caley sales executive

LISA WARRENER EDITOR

RACHAEL LIDDLE DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Daniella dennis sales manager

A perfect 10: Picnic in returns for its landmark

Why not head down to West Park, Goole, on Sunday 1st June, 12-5pm, to enjoy a fun-filled day with the local community and help raise funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust

Picnic in the Park is an annual fundraising event held at West Park in Goole, raising funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust.

Throughout the day there are live bands playing in the bandstand, various stalls selling anything from jewellery to plant pots, as well as a funfair held by Harvey’s Funfairs for the children and numerous food stalls.

Nicola Lovejoy-Waud, organiser, told Our Goole: “Unfortunately

my wife was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in May 2022 and her brother was also recently diagnosed. Their father died of the same condition too. I am the main organiser this year and have a team of about 12 volunteers behind me, helping to organise the event.”

We had a chat with Nicola to find out more:

Who will be performing?

Bands performing throughout the day are Urban Rift, Counterproducts, Surplus to

Requirements, Tea Band, and Revault. Franksy Mob DJ will be entertaining the crowds in between sets. Sign with SarahJade will also be in attendance, signing to songs and teaching the audience to sign.

What other entertainment can we expect?

Fairground rides are provided by Harvey’s Funfairs, there’s face painting by Glitter the Moment, a brass band, classic cars and an ice bath provided by Equilibrium.

Should we expect anything different this year?

A brand new committee of 12 volunteers - the majority of whom know somebody with PF and one who actually suffers with it herself.

the Park landmark year

Franksy Mob DJ is a new DJ who started with us last year and kindly agreed to provide the same service for 2025.

John Parr, singer and song writer will be opening this year’s event.

Goole and East Riding Community Concert band are joining us for the first time, too.

There will be a charity football match with the coaches of Goole Town Tigers and Fat Dads United will be playingthis will be held on the big field at the back of West Park.

Food vendors - Assault n Battery (Fish and Chips) and Greek Street Food as well as a new ice cream van and Gingers Ice Cream Cart.

This year, we have successfully acquired sponsorship from Baywater who provide oxygen to PF sufferers.

So, keep your diary free for Sunday 1st June and let’s all help raise money for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust.

Casselden & Walsh Independent Funeral Directors

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

FROM A POLICE One second to save a life: Drive safe, every time

This month, Goole Policing Team talks to us about how in the last 12 months’ alone, 32 people have lost their lives on our roads, with many more suffering life-changing injuries

“Speeding, using your phone, driving under the influence, or a reckless judgement, just one second of these decisions can destroy lives forever. No journey is worth that risk.”

POLICE PERSPECTIVE:

That’s 32 families shattered, 32 friends lost, 32 empty chairs at dinner tables and 32 futures stolen in one second. All because of a moment’s recklessness, distraction, or poor decisionmaking behind the wheel.

In this campaign, families left shattered by fatal road traffic collisions, alongside our Serious Collisions Team, Roads Policing Unit and Family Liaison Officers reveal the harsh and preventable reality of road traffic collisions.

It takes one second to take a life, one second to ruin your own, one second to lose your job, one second to leave a family grieving forever.

Inspector John Rickells from our Roads Policing Unit said: “Every fatal collision we attend is a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Behind every incident is a person, whether that be someone’s parent, partner, child, sibling or best friend. In almost every case, it could have been prevented.

“Speeding, using your phone, driving under the influence, or a reckless judgement, just one second of these decisions can destroy lives forever. No journey is worth that risk.

“When someone is killed or seriously injured in a collision, the devastation doesn’t end at the scene. The driver responsible has to live with the consequences for the rest of their life.

“There are drivers who convince themselves they’re invincible. Maybe they’ve exceeded speed limits and have never been caught, driven home after a few drinks without consequence, pushed through a long drive despite feeling exhausted, or glanced at their phone at the wheel and still made it to their destination.

“But just because nothing happened last time, doesn’t mean it won’t happen next time. Every risk taken is a roll of the dice, and one day, the odds will run out.

“Some will face prison or a criminal record. Some will carry the unbearable guilt of knowing they took a person’s life, a burden that never goes away. A moment of distraction, a few extra miles per hour, a blind overtake, can all lead to a lifetime of regret.

“In some cases, the driver is fortunate enough to walk away, but the same can’t always be said for their passengers, another driver or an innocent pedestrian. It could be your best friend in the passenger seat, your sibling in the back, your partner sitting beside you. The people you care about most could pay the price for your actions.

“For emergency services, the reality of these collisions is haunting. Police officers, paramedics and firefighters see things that no one should have to witness. They hold the hands of victims in their final moments. They cut people free from twisted wreckage. They knock on doors and tell loved ones the unthinkable.

“And then there are the innocent people involved, the ones who simply never made it home. Many who were simply on their way to work, to see friends, or to pick up their children from school. They had their whole lives ahead of them – until a split-second decision took it all away.

“This campaign isn’t about prosecution, it’s about prevention. Once a life is lost or changed irreversibly, there’s no going back.

“The message is simple: Drive safe, every time.”

We continue to encourage members of the public to report any road traffic offences and dangerous driving to us by calling our non-emergency number 101 or 999 in an emergency, when safe to do so, to help hold reckless and dangerous drivers to account for their actions.

You can also submit video evidence of driving offences that you or other members of the public have witnessed via the online reporting tool online.

Proud to be winners in the Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards 2025 01482 275540 helloyfp@sjpp.co.uk

Proud to be winners in the Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards 2025 01405 722704 | www.fmgrepairservices.co.uk

The Winners 2025

Businesses from across the local area were recognised at the 2025 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards, which took place at Goole Academy on Friday 11th April

Garrey Haase, chair of the organising committee, which is made up of volunteers from the local business community, told Our Goole: “Our panel of independent judgesMartin Usher of Grotech Production Limited; Phil Jones of Link Agency; Jan Bromby of For Entrepreneurs Only; and Paul Taylor of Filstorage - had the mammoth task of reading through a record number of entries this year.

“We’d like to thank them for giving up their time to help us by whittling the entries down to come up with a really strong shortlist for each award category and then selecting our incredibly worthy winners.

“Huge congratulations to our winners, well done to everyone who was shortlisted and thank you to all those who took the time to enter.

“Finally, I’d like to thank my fellow committee members, without whom this popular annual celebration of businesses from the Goole and Howdenshire area wouldn’t happen at all.”

The winner of each category was as follows:

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by Danbrit): KeepSpace Storage

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD (sponsored by Bridge Employment Solicitors and HR Specialists): FMG Repair Services

CHARITY OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by Jos Richardson & Son): Goole and District Community Transport Group

HUGH WALTON CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD (sponsored by H Walton Ltd): Rotary Club of Howden

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

(sponsored by Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce): Hawk Furniture

FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

(sponsored by Link Agency): 4 Cladding Services

MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD

(sponsored by Fil): Selby College

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

(sponsored by Chronicle Publications Ltd): Fullers Quality Bakers

TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by

SELF EMPLOYED/MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by Sowerby

Chartered Accountants): Heartmade By Kirsty

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by Grotech Productions Ltd): Yorkshire Financial Planning Limited

OVERALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by Siemens): Hawk Furniture

THE TIM RICHARDSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Richard Longthorp (OBE), a well known local farmer and businessman. Richard was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in

Group photograph: Winners

North Cave

Now serving Goole: Trusted funeral care by Carden & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors

Our Goole spoke to Michael Carden, owner, to find out a bit more about Carden & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors.

What is your role at Carden & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors?

I am the owner, I am the arranger, I am the person that cares for your loved one, I am the car washer, I am the one who thanks you for the honour and privilege to care for your loved one.

I have been in the funeral business since 2003, walking through the doors knowing nothing apart from having a desire to care for families’ loved ones. I have worked my way through the chain from a funeral operative to an area manager supporting teams from Ayre in Scotland down to Oldham and Rochdale. Then Carden & Sons Ltd was formed in 2018.

Why did you choose to come to Goole?

The funeral service for me has always been about being humble and making a difference, it’s not about profitability. I had only ever been to Goole a few times previously to visit a dear friend. I found it a lovely town and I dreamt one evening that I opened a branch opposite a church and one day soon after the advertisement appeared on my feed. I am a

great believer in fate, everything happens for a reason so here we are.

What makes your business stand out?

Our prices, our standards and how much we care. We give our all to every family whether its a direct cremation or a state affair, we will always go the extra mile, day or night for the families we serve. We are an independent family business with family values. Also, our vehicles are silver and not the traditional black because I believe that the funeral day itself is a celebration of the person’s life.

What are your plans for the future?

To hopefully serve the families in Goole for a very long time, eventually moving to bigger premises. We will be able to provide a service chapel where families can hold a service, and keep the costs down. I plan on handing the care of the business down to my sons and their sons or daughters. But most importantly, always remaining strong to our beliefs - families before profit and always remembering a funeral is not a day in a lifetime but a lifetime in a day.

Carden & Sons Ltd - 01405 947105 90 Pasture Rd, Goole DN14 6HE cardenandsonsfunerals.co.uk

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This month, local property expert Phil Jones from Link Agency talks to us about choosing the correct estate agent and which qualifications and memberships to look out for

How to choose the right agent

The best agent for you is the agent that you are able to trust to guide you through the process.

• The Guild of Professional Estate Agents

All members are required to work to agreed codes of practice and the relevant logo will be displayed in their offices.

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A few indicators of a good agent include industry qualifications and professional memberships. These can include being members of or holding qualifications from:

• NAEA Propertymark

• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

You can check on the trade body websites to ensure an agent is a member if you have any doubts.

Follow the blog on Link Agency’s website for further tips.

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The location is truly remarkable, offering a peaceful retreat while still being within easy reach of amenities.

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