BeverleyMag Issue No.82 November 2020

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Celebrating four years of the finest Indian cuisine in Beverley.

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Editor’s note

Welcome to the November 2020 edition of the magazine.

I know so many people are back working from home or have now lost their jobs. I think that the legacy of these times will remain with us for a very long time to come and worry for the future of our readers and advertisers. Please support the advertisers within the magazine as well as businesses in the local area - I know they depend on your trade and custom. I know from speaking with so many of them that they do appreciate the patronage of local people and other local businesses - they are the lifeblood of the local economy and we must dig deep to help one another during these unprescedented times.

We have an interesting and varied range of topics in this edition for your enjoyment. In our House & Home Feature we take a look a curtains with Matthew & Hannah from Revival By Design and their new Interior Design column. We also take a look at Future Proofing Our Sex Lives and have a round up of New Books including one by local author Anne Wedgwood. The Hull City Column is fairly upbeat after a 2 - 0 victory over Fleetwood in the FA Cup. Roy Woodcock takes a look at the new Volvo in his Motoring Column. The Food & Drink section - as always - has great places to eat out and eat in plus a seasonal Leek Recipe from Hossein Ghazaani. We also have our regular Wine column, Travel with Marion Owen as well as local news stories and Gardening advice. As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’.

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Magazine Team

Managing Director: Nic Gough.

Sales Director & Editor: Jane Gough.

Advertising Sales Manager: Lindsey Adams.

Advertising Sales: Mary Plows.

Advertising Sales: Florence Hardwick.

Finance Manager: Steve Mann.

Designers: Mervyn King, Adam Jacobs.

Photography: Clash Pix, Jamie Newson-Smith.

Contributors: Fiona Dwyer, Roy Woodcock, Chris Warkup, Hossein Ghazaani, Nichola Adams. © Dalton Spire Limited 2020.

All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. All information contained in this magazine is for information only and is as far as we are aware, correct at the time of going to press.

We cannot accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in such information. Readers are advised to contact advertisers directly with regards to the price of products and/or services, referred to in this magazine.

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The Venerable who?

Heard of the Venerable Bede?

He’s well-known for having written the first history book of the English in 731, in the period of history we call Saxon.

Also known as Saint Bede, he is buried in Durham Cathedral. Is there a saint buried in our area? The answer is ‘yes’ and the place is Beverley.

Did John sit in it? No-one knows. But tradition has it that it may have been used during a special ceremony when villains, having been accused of a crime, sought refuge in Beverley because it had a special status. It was a town with the ‘right of sanctuary’.

The relics of Saint John of Beverley are buried in Beverley Minster. So what does this have to do with Bede?

The accused would have to swear an oath, perhaps to a person with authority sitting in the fridstool, promising to behave until justice took its course. The book recording the names of these people from 1478 has survived and is in the British Library.

Well, John trained Bede to be a priest, and Bede wrote all that we know about John in his famous history book just 10 years after John died and was buried in the monastery he had set up.

Beverley was very privileged to have the ‘right of sanctuary’. It had been given to Beverley by King Athelstan, the first King of all England - that’s what it said on his coins.

So, in 721, (on 7 May to be precise), John died and this year is significant because 2021 will the the 1,300th anniversary of his death. It also marks the beginning of a community we now call Beverley.

To cut a long story short, it was Athelstan’s belief that John, long dead by the time of Athelstan, interceeded on his behalf enabling him to defeat the Scots.

Of course Beverley didn’t exist in 721.

There was a small monastery, probably where the present Minster stands, which was in the clearing of a wood where the monks could find peace and quiet.

Bede tells us that John was blessed with the gift of healing people and many of his ‘miracles’ are described by Bede. John therefore had a reputation which attracted huge numbers of pilgrims.

Some of the glass in the Minster dates from the middle ages and the ‘Great’ East Window contains 14th century glass which is highly regarded. That’s probably due to its quality having been influenced by the man who made the stained glass for York Minster’s East Window - widely accepted as the best glass of its time in Europe.

Some of the windows tell the story of Bede and St John as well as the history of Christianity in England from the 8th century.

It’s such an interesting story that you’ll need to read the book by Martyn Kirby called ‘Sanctuary - Beverley, a town of refuge’ to find out more.

It’s available online from the Minster Shop.

The pilgrims needed hospitality and so a small town began to grow. And didn’t it grow! By1377 it is recorded as being in the list of the largest 12 towns in England.

Does anything survive from John’s time in Beverley? There is a Saxon stone chair in the Minster. Perhaps it was a bishop’s throne. It’s one of only two in the country to survive. Called, in old English, a fridstool, it translates as a ‘chair of peace’.

Also on sale is a new book to celebrate the 1,300th anniversary of St John called ‘Stained Glass in Beverley Minster’.

Soon to arrive is a new, beautifully illustrated, large format book, about the History, Architecture and Meaning of Beverley Minster. The author is Dr Jonathan Foyle, a broadcaster, who has written a series of books on cathedrals.

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Literature

The Best New Reads

Here are our picks of the month.….

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton Nina Dean has arrived at her early 30s as a successful food writer with loving friends and family, plus a new home and neighbourhood. When she meets Max, a romantic who tells her on date one that he’s going to marry her, it feels like all is going to plan. A new relationship couldn’t have come at a better time – her 30s have not been the liberating, uncomplicated experience she was sold. Everywhere she turns, she is reminded of time passing and opportunities dwindling.

Friendships are fading, exboyfriends are moving on and, worse, everyone’s moving to the suburbs.

There’s no solace to be found in her family, with a mum who’s caught in a baffling mid-life makeover and a beloved dad who is suffering from dementia. Dolly Alderton’s debut novel is funny and tender, filled with the smart observations about relationships and family.

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata From the author of the bestselling Convenience Store Woman comes Earthlings. Natsuki isn’t like the other girls. Together with her cousin Yuu, she spends her summers in the wild Nagano mountains, hoping a spaceship will take her home.

When a terrible sequence of events threatens to part the cousins for ever, they make a promise: survive, no matter what. Now, Natsuki is grown. She lives quietly in an asexual marriage, pretending to be normal and hiding the horrors of her childhood from her family and friends. But dark shadows from Natsuki’s past are pursuing her. Fleeing the suburbs for the mountains of Nagano, Natsuki prepares herself for a reunion with Yuu. Will he still remember their promise? Will he help her keep it? Earthlings will leave you reeling.

Failosophy by Elizabeth Day In Failosophy Elizabeth Day brings together all the lessons she has learned, from conversations with the guests on her award-winning How to Fail podcast, from stories shared with her by readers and listeners, and from her own life, and distils them into seven principles of failure.

Practical, reassuring and inspirational, these principles offer a guide through life’s rough patches – just what we need for 2020. From failed exams to romantic break-ups, from career setbacks to confidence crises, from navigating anxiety to surviving loss, Failosophy recognises and celebrates the fact that failure connects us all. With insights from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Frankie Bridge, Emeli Sande, Fearne Cotton, Andrew Scott and many more, Failosophy is the essential handbook for turning failure into success.

Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes The Greek myths are among the world’s most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories. Stories of gods and monsters are the mainstay of epic poetry and Greek tragedy, from Homer to the Trojan War and Jason and the Argonauts.

Today, a wealth of novels, plays and films still draw their inspiration from stories first told almost 3,000 years ago. Now, in Pandora’s Jar, Natalie Haynes – broadcaster, writer and passionate classicist – redresses this imbalance. Taking Pandora and her jar (the box came later) as the starting point, she puts the women of the Greek myths on equal footing with the menfolk.

Mantel Pieces: Royal Bodies and Other Writing from the London Review of Books by Hilary Mantel This is the much-anticipated collection of essays and memoir from twice Booker Prize winner

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and international bestseller Hilary Mantel. In this collection of 20 reviews, essays and pieces of memoir her subjects range far and wide: Saudi Arabia where she lived for four years in the 1980s, the Bulger case, the Virgin Mary, pop icon Madonna, and Helen Duncan, Britain’s last witch. Plus, there are essays about Jane Boleyn, Christopher Marlowe and Margaret Pole, which show her insight into the Tudors – manifested in the bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy. Elsewhere, her famous lecture, ‘Royal Bodies’ – which caused a media frenzy – explores the place of royal women in society and our imagination. Illuminating and often very funny, Mantel Pieces is a must-read selection from one of the UK’s greatest living writers.

Daddy by Emma Cline The stories in Emma Cline’s (The Girls) first collection consider the dark corners of human experience, exploring the fault lines of power between men and women, parents and children, past and present. A man travels to his son’s school to deal with the fallout of a violent attack and to make sure his son will not lose his college place. But what exactly has his son done – and who is to blame? A young woman trying to make it in LA, working in a clothes shop while taking acting classes, turns to a riskier way of making money but will be forced to confront the danger of the game she’s playing. And a family coming together for Christmas struggle

to skate over the lingering darkness caused by the very ordinary brutality of a troubled husband and father.

These outstanding stories examine masculinity, male power and broken relationships, while revealing those moments of misunderstanding that can have life-changing consequences. Subtle and sophisticated, these stories are unforgettable.

Beverley author launches new crime novel.

Anne Wedgwood was born in London but has been proud to call Beverley home for over a decade.

Her first writing efforts were musicals for primary aged children, including ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘Peter Pan’, but she has now moved on to less innocent themes. ‘The Botanist’ grew from a short story written for the ‘Tale Spinners’ event at the East Riding Theatre, and Anne is now working on her second ‘Twist in the Tale’ novel, also set in Beverley and featuring DI Ronnie Twist.

Order your copy through the Beverley bookshop or online from Blossom Spring Publishing, Amazon or Waterstones.

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Ikea will buy back your old furniture from Black Friday

Ikea’s new second-hand furniture scheme will pay you to return your unwanted items in a bid to encourage more sustainable consumerism Ikea customers in the UK will soon be able to sell their unwanted Ikea furniture back. The scheme begins on 27 November, otherwise known as Black Friday.

Ikea will sell furniture returned via its Buy Back scheme as secondhand in stores. Ikea says this will give its products a second life, and offer customers an easy and affordable way to live more sustainably.

You’ll get an Ikea voucher in return for your second-hand items. There are other second-hand return schemes out there for unwanted furniture, but not many companies will pay to take their own products back.

Ikea furniture Buy Back: how does it work?

First, you’ll need to visit Ikea’s website and fill in an online form about the items you want to sell back. You’ll get an automatic preliminary offer for your products.

How much you’ll get for it depends on the condition your furniture is in, but you can get up to 50% of its original price: As new (no scratches): 50% of the original price Very good (minor scratches): 40% of the original price

Well-used (several scratches): 30% of the original price To claim your voucher you’ll need to take your items to the Returns and Exchanges desk at your nearest Ikea store. The furniture will need to be fully assembled and a member of staff will check it to confirm the amount of the online offer.

The vouchers can be spent in store at Ikea (including on second-hand furniture) and have no expiry date.

Which Ikea furniture items are included in the Buy Back scheme?

The items of furniture included in the scheme are mostly nonupholstered, unmodified products.

This includes dressers, office drawer cabinets, small structures with drawers, display storage and sideboards, bookcases and shelf units, small tables, multimedia furniture, cabinets, dining tables and desks, chairs and stools without upholstery, chests of drawers; children’s products excluding baby items and accessories from Ikea’s PAX storage system.

You can’t trade in items that you have modified or which aren’t assembled. Textiles, upholstered or leather products, baby products, kitchen worktops, items containing glass, products used outside and non-furniture items also aren’t eligible.

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Your used furniture will be resold in the As-Is section of Ikea stores.

Anything that can’t be resold will be recycled or donated to local community projects.

How sustainable is Ikea?

Ikea says its Buy Back scheme aims to encourage customers to think about what they don’t need, rather than what they do need.

It’s part of Ikea’s plan to become a circular and climate-positive business by 2030. This will also include making all of its products from recycled or regenerative materials by 2030, removing nonrechargeable alkaline batteries from its products by 2021 and working on a water recycling shower.

In its 2019 sustainability report, Ikea said it has removed single-use plastic home furnishings from its ranges and 91% of its wood comes from sustainable sources or was recycled. It has also begun selling vegan meatballs in its restaurants.

How to dispose of furniture sustainably If you have unwanted furniture, you should try to rehome or reuse it first, before recycling it.

Some charity shops, including the British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, Emmaus, Oxfam and the Salvation Army resell second-hand furniture and put the proceeds towards a good cause. They will sometimes collect your items from your home, too.

Look out for non-profit or local neighbourhood groups online such as Freecycle – these are good places to sell, swap or give your pre-loved items.

Other tips for buying more sustainable furniture Buying second-hand furniture is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, compared with buying new. Upcycling your current items can transform them into something new, without the need for new possessions.

When shopping for new furniture, look out for the following: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or PEFC-certified timber labels. These schemes identify wood, paper and other forest products made with materials from well-managed forests or recycled sources.

Long-lasting items, so you won’t need to replace them any time soon.

Furniture manufactured on the other side of the world will incur a greater carbon footprint from its transport.

Whether the product is made from any reused or recycled materials.

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Interior Design: Curtain Call

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At this time of year most people are thinking of ways to make their home feel cosier and more thermally efficient for the winter months. Curtains will certainly help with both of those things.

Often an afterthought, curtains are overlooked and are sometimes considered the last thing to organise, when they really should be considered very early on in the design process. They work to add structure and height to a room as well as frame the window and the view beyond.

Some people consider curtains to be a bit old fashioned, but we have to disagree. Curtains have certainly made a comeback in recent years and there are now some incredible fabrics to work with, including velours, wools and linens, in patterns and plains, that will really add feature and texture to your space.

When considering curtains, some people just look at the size of their window (particularly the depth leaving the drop just to the sill), pick a colour, then pick a fabric that suits a budget they like the sound of, and off they go. But we say forget that approach, curtains are an investment and you change them less often than you change your car. Don’t be afraid to spend good money on them, they will pay back your investment many times over.

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Pick a fabric that you love, in a colour that works with your decor (or a colour that works with your theme if you are intending to let the curtains lead the design) and don’t be afraid to go with something colourful and patterned. Then pick a heading that suits both the fabric and the room the curtains are going into (and the period of your property).

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House & Home We cannot overstate how important headings really are - they can set the tone of your room and they also have an impact on how the fabric hangs and looks – it is a very important consideration.

There are 5 headings that are generally used more than any others; Pinch Pleat, either in a triple or double formation. Pinch pleat curtains offer a smart tailored look for both contemporary and traditional homes. They require more fabric than most other headings though at 2.5 times the fullness. Also bear in mind that this style of hanging could affect the look of a patterned fabric.

Wave; an effortless modern look.

Unlike an eyelet, this can be attached to a track. This way of hanging works better for light weight fabrics and sheers as opposed to heavy fabrics such as velours and weaves.

Eyelets are great for a modern more contemporary look and are more cost effective than other methods as less fabric is generally required. It has a lovely hanging pleat and requires a pole rather than a track.

Goblet Pleat; this is a very formal and traditional look, with a decorative heading that resembles a wine glass. It works well with very thick fabrics or silks and can be used with a pole or track.

Rod Gathered; this is an informal look and works well with lightweight fabrics and with curtains that are not used regularly (opening and closing can damage some lightweight fabrics).

Ideally, irrespective of the depth of the window, you should be allowing your curtains to go to the floor wherever possible. It’s a much more finished and designed look. For ease of cleaning and better function it’s best to have the curtains sit just above the floor (1-2 cm’s is ideal). Some fabrics such as

silks look beautiful when pooled, however pooling collects the dirt and can be difficult to clean around, so is not very practical for most homes; usually best left to formal settings.

It is worth considering interlining your curtains too (if the fabric isn’t too thick). Obviously interlining will increase the price, however it can have a massive impact on the appearance of the curtains and the warmth of the room, so we really think that in the right room and setting it is well worth the extra spend.

That’s a little bit of information about curtains and there is so much more we could say but we’ve run out of space – please feel free to contact us if you would like more information or help with your project. www.revivalbydesign.co.uk

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Food & Drink

Roy Woodcock’s

World of Wine I’m going to apply a little rocket science to the column this week . . . if only to come up with a few suggestions for what you might be drinking come Bonfire Night celebrations. Now these may be a little more muted this year because of the Covid restrictions, but even if you’re confined to your own family and your own back garden there’s still an opportunity to light up the night sky with some fireworks and lighten your own mood with a glass of wine to match the season.

Mulled wine will be the choice for many and I certainly won’t refuse a glass that might be coming my way; just remember, if you are making this most traditional of winter warmers make sure you warm it gently rather than boil it, or all the alcohol will evaporate.

I’m sure I given a recipe for mulled wine before and most, it has to be said, are variations on a theme; but here’s another you could try: Bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage or Carménère would work well), 60g/2oz demerara sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, an orange halved, dried bay leaf and 60ml/2fl oz sloe or damson gin or port (optional).

Put the wine in a saucepan with the orange, sugar, bay leaf and the

spices. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Taste to see if you want the wine sweeter, and add more sugar to taste. Take off the heat and stir in the added alcohol if you are using it.

Strain into heatproof glasses and serve at once.

Once the fire gets going and the rockets are lighting up the night sky, then what better to wash down the burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches or chilli con carne than a ripe, full bodied and satisfying red wine?

You’re looking for something with a touch of spice or smokiness and my first port of call would be a bottle of Shiraz or Syrah (it’s the same grape, just labelled differently depending on country of origin).

Often described as the classic barbecue wine, choose a bottle of this and the chance of getting a smoky dimension to your wine is very high indeed. And if you like this wine you should also investigate the lesser-known Carménère, from Chile, which exhibits wonderful peppery spiciness, deep dark flavours and a chocolatey richness.

South African Pinotage is always a good bet; classic examples are full-bodied with lots of oakiness, while Grenache (Garnacha in Spain), a leading grape variety of Chateuneuf-du-Pape, is another that will win you over with its spicy power.

It’s definitely worth ready the labels closely when choosing wines for occasions such as this - essentially you are looking for wines that have been matured in oak barrels, picking up cinnamon and clove flavours along the way. But it’s not just red wines that can deliver a hint of smoke on or around November 5.

The classic French white Pouilly Fumé, made from 100 per cent Sauvignon Blanc grapes, is the obvious one - Fumé means “smoked” in French and good examples have a pungent smell often likened to gunflint.

This is a wine you’ll only get from the Loire Valley in France and it’s characteristic smokiness is to do with the terroir - the grapes being grown in a flinty soil called silex. It’s a wine I absolutely adore.

Looking further ahead (well not that far!) and looking for some gift inspiration, then it’s worth checking out the world’s oldest wine club -The Wine Society. The arrival of a box in The Wine Society’s smart livery is sure to bring festive cheer to any lucky recipient.

Membership is often described as the “golden key to a treasure trove of wine” and for anyone who enjoys wine, membership really is a no-brainer. The one-off joining fee of £40 (which comes with a £20 credit towards your first purchase) will very soon be re-paid as the prices are often cheaper than the high street.

Ranging from £22 to £145, this year’s line-up covers all budgets and tastes and you can rest assured that each gift has been carefully sourced by the society’s buyers for its superb taste, authenticity and provenance.

At the lower end of the price scale, I tried (and loved) the society’s Bellini Case (£22.50), which comes with a bottle of the society’s own-label Prosecco and two, 250ml, bottles of fruit nectars - one rhubarb and one peach - which can be added to the fizz for the ultimate in cocktail indulgence.

Peace juice and fizz are the classic ingredients for making a Bellini (often my choice for making Christmas morning special), the idea of adding rhubarb was new to me, but it worked - striking the perfect balance between tart and sweet.

A Champagne and Chocolates gift box pushes the boat out a little bit more (£49) while the ultimate might be what’s called the Christmas Tidings Case (£142) - a15-bottle case includes ten reds and whites, an apple-fresh Prosecco, indulgent tawny-style Port, a glorious dry sherry, the society’s own aromatic London Dry Gin and a classy Speyside Scotch whisky. Price includes UK delivery.

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Best Buys for November Greywacke Pinot Gris 2016/17 Price: £18.99 (was £19.99)

Where: Roberts & Speight, Beverley When: Now, while stocks last Why: I’ve been a fan of wines from New Zealand winemakers Greywacke ever since I attended a tasting organised by Roberts & Speight with Greywacke winemaker Kevin Judd, formerly of Cloudy Bay. It’s worth pushing the boat out for this superb luscious and off-dry wine, a wonderful cocktail of soft sweet figs, poached pears and quince, and a hint of mulling spices and almond crumble.

Baron de Ley Rioja Blanco Price: £6.99 (was £8.99)

Where: Waitrose When: Now Why: f you’ve never tried a white Rioja then this is a great opportunity. Bright, clean, and pale gold in colour with slight green highlights. This is a “young” wine; crisp and fruity, tangy, almost crunchy with orchard fruit flavours.

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La Perriere Pouilly-Fume Price: £12.79 (was £16.79)

Where: Waitrose When: Now Why: A good example of this wine; Sauvignon Blanc grapes, but this is a world apart from those Sauvignons we’re used to from New World locations. There is also a lovely fruit concentration and refreshing citrus acidity, as well as the classic flinty notes.

19 Crimes Red Wine Price: £5.35

Where: Tesco When: Now Why: I know I’ve recommended this before and I have to say I saw it even cheaper elsewhere during October (too late to mention last month and the offer has since finished), but this is still a decent price. An Australian blend that honours the history and culture of those transported Down Under.

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T: 01482 871 537 Celebrating our fourth year of trading in our Beverley Restaurant Owners Mohammed and Kahled (Maa’s chef) are delighted how their business has developed over the past four years since they opened their restaurant in Ladygate, Beverley back in November 2016.

The two owners have gone to great lengths to ensure that they only source the freshest and finest seasonal British ingredients (locally sourced where possible). Couple these ingredients together with the colourful and aromatic array of imported Indian spices that they use in their recipes and you will gain an understanding of how they manage to serve up their authentic Indian cuisine with tastes and textures as varied as they are colourful.

Kahled, who is clearly passionate about food, uses traditional family recipes which have been passed down from generation to generation, sometimes adding his own little inspirational twists or doing a modern take on an old favourite.

Over the past four years the business has steadily grown and they both feel they have made their marque on Beverley, with rave reviews on both Facebook and Trip Advisor as well as word of mouth recommendations which have added to their success. Following on from the popularity and success of the Beverley restaurant, last year Maa opened its second East Yorkshire restaurant at 19 Market Place, Hornsea, so now customers can enjoy a similar experience in a different setting.

This year has been particularly challenging from many businesses but especially those involved in the food industry. However, Maa has not been beaten by the restaurant closures that were enforced due to lockdown and rose to the challenge by offering the same quality food that their customers had enjoyed in the restaurant, as a takeout or delivery service.

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Upon re-opening again, they put in place all the procedures that were required to ensure that customers old and new could not only enjoy their meals in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, but that they also felt safe.

The team at Maa would like to sincerely thank customers old and new who have continued to support them through this year and look forward to welcoming them back into the restaurant, when safe to do so. In the meantime, you will still be able to enjoy their exquisite Indian cuisine at home as they once again introduce their take-away and delivery service.

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Hossein’s Leek and Stilton Tart recipe

This simple leek and stilton tart is perfect for a simple lunch or dinner.

Hossein Ghazaani of Pizza Pan Beverley shares a favourite recipe

rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the egg. Using a knife, stir in just enough cold water (2-3 tbsp) to bind the dough together. Tip onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a ball. Cover with cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 1-3 hours.

Ingredients:

2. Heat the oven to 180°C/fan oven 160°C/mark 4. Grease a 30cm loosebottomed tart tin. Roll out the pastry until it is large enough to line the tin.

For the pastry • 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 175g cold butter, diced, plus extra for greasing • 1egg

3. Put the leeks into a pan with a little salt. Cook over a low heat, covered, for about 10 minutes. Arrange the Stilton in the pastry case, then cover with the leeks.

For the filling • 2 leeks (white and light green parts), chopped into 2.5cm pieces • 300g Stilton, rind removed, sliced • 200ml crème fraîche • 6 eggs • 100ml whole milk

4. Put the crème fraîche, eggs and milk into a bowl and beat together.

Pour this mixture over the leeks, place the pan on a baking sheet and bake on a low oven rack for 35-40 minutes until just set.

Prep time: 20 mins Cooking: 50 mins

5. Take the tart out of the oven and slip off the outer ring of the tin, leaving the tart sitting on the base.

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Ways To Future-Proof Your Sex Life...

Nothing stays the same as we age, and that includes our sex lives.

But how we approach intimate moments can mean the difference between satisfaction and disappointment. Here Nicola Adams a leading psycho-sexologist explains where we might be going wrong….

– remember there’s more to sex than the penetrative. All orgasms are related to the stimulation of the clitoral complex in some way or another, either externally through touch to the gland of the clitoris, or internally via internal stimulation of the clitoris through the vaginal wall, an area sometimes referred to as the ‘G spot’. How most women masturbate – through external touch to the clitoris – gives us a good idea of the usual routes to orgasm for women.”

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“Research tells us masturbation is good for sexual response and sexual satisfaction. While it’s not essential and plenty of people have a great sex life without it, it does provide a good opportunity for people to enjoy their sexuality outside of a relationship, connect with their sexuality, discover what works for them, and triggers arousal.”

way sex is happening as men are.

Faking it also affirms the false belief held by society that most women can orgasm from penetrative sex. Faking it also does men a disservice, as it provides unhelpful feedback about the things that add to sexual pleasure, and leads to unrealistic expectations – in fact, studies have found that men consistently overestimate the number of women who reach orgasm and underestimate those who don’t.”

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Remember Orgasm Isn’t A Goal

“The orgasm gap refers to the well-researched fact that when women and men have sex together, the rate at which women orgasm is significantly less than men. Men reliably orgasm 95% of the time during partnered sex and women just 65% of the time – there is a real assumption that the male orgasm is an ‘essential’ and the woman’s is ‘nice to have’. The orgasm gap widens further in casual sex, where women can expect to orgasm around 16% of the time compared to men’s 95%. The orgasm gap is the impact of patriarchy in action, with men’s needs and preferences for sex being privileged over women’s.”

Rework Your Idea of Sex

“Social chat about sex tends to focus on how much sex people are having, or whether they went all the way (penetration), and very rarely how mutually pleasurable or even life expanding it was. This is important, as alongside making people who have infrequent but life-affirming sex feel like their sex life isn’t up to scratch, we know that frequent but unsatisfying sex is generally bad for desire.”

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“Your age doesn’t necessarily affect your ability to orgasm.

Many people find that as they age they may need more physical stimulation to get turned on, and for some this may make the time it takes to get to orgasm longer.

In contrast, many women express more sexual confidence and less anxiety about sex as they age, meaning orgasms can be easier to come by. Due to the complexity of the mind body interaction, the age and desire equation isn’t always set in stone.”

Don’t Fake It

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“Sex is more than orgasms, and there is plenty to enjoy without them. There are plenty of other emotional, relational and physical rewards that sex can bring that we should be aiming for as part of our sexual experiences. Yet research tells us that women report more satisfaction with their sex life when they have more orgasms, so while we shouldn’t see orgasms as the only goal of sex, we certainly shouldn’t discount their role in overall sexual satisfaction, either.”

Talk About It

“Talking about sex is difficult, but couples who talk about sex have higher levels of sexual satisfaction than couples who don’t. The best time to have a conversation about sex is when you feel connected, close and content. Remember, it’s hard for all of us as we’re raised in a sex negative society, but as with most things, the more you do it, the easier it gets.”

Make Sex a Priority

“To have a great sex life, many couples will need to prioritise and make time for these aspects of their relationship. Make a concerted effort to prioritise time alone with your partner at least once a month.

If you can’t go out because you have young children, dedicate a night where you do something fun together such as buying some paints and paint each other’s portrait, cook a recipe together, or play a board game.”

Forget Sex Olympics

“Sex is not a competition where your body needs to be trained to do more and more. Pleasure is pleasure, orgasms are orgasms, and who cares how each of us get there as long as we have the knowledge about ourselves to get there. Good sex is about so much more than a technique, is so much more than a physical act. How you relate to your body, your relationship and yourself sexually are factors that will make sex worthwhile and sexual desire and satisfaction longlasting.”

Active East Riding is packed full of ideas during this latest lockdown Now that England has begun its second period of lockdown, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is reminding residents of Active East Riding, a website which is full of ideas and suggestions for people of all ages during this new period when many of the council’s facilities are closed.

For those who are having to spend more time at home, the council is encouraging people to discover things to do, to learn from and to take part in whilst there.

The site was originally launched during the first lockdown in April, and has been regularly updated ever since, with a range of activities and ideas.

Examples include: l Listen to the best Ghost Stories from the recent Haunting the Archives competition l Learn about free library book deliveries, from East Riding Libraries and the Tigers Trust for those who are isolating l Enter the East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition, and stand a chance of winning valuable prizes l Learn how to draw cartoons

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enjoy workouts at home from East Riding Leisure l Explore East Riding Archives online, including the Photo Archives l Enjoy virtual visits to over 80 exhibitions online l Listen to podcasts from Beverley Art Gallery l Listen to eAudiobooks l Discover Sewerby Hall at home l Choose from a range of activities for children and young people of all ages.

Councillor Richard Burton, leader of the council, said: “Active East Riding is a brilliant website, full of great ideas of things to do and to try. I am delighted that we have been able to put so many diverse things together on one website, and of course we will keep updating it throughout this latest lockdown period and beyond.

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“Good mental health and wellbeing are essential in challenging times like these, and Active East Riding can offer a great deal to keep people occupied and entertained.”

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Campaign to find 100 new foster carers in the East Riding A new campaign has launched aiming to recruit 100 new foster carers to join the East Riding fostering community.

Foster carers also receive excellent ongoing training and support, as well as a dedicated supervising social worker. Members of the fostering household also receive free membership to East Riding Leisure centres.

A series of videos have been commissioned to hear from East Riding foster carers and young people, aiming to encourage more people to come forward and find out more about the rewards the role brings.

The main video has the theme ‘100 foster carers, could you be one?’, and emphasises that fostering changes lives and provides countless memories.

Alison Rooks and her husband Lee (pictured), have been foster carers for almost 50 children over the last eight years.

“It was something we were always passionate about,” said Alison.

“From the moment we first met, it was a topic of conversation.

“We have looked after newborns, we have looked after teenagers, we have had sibling groups. The

satisfaction of seeing a child or young adult stable and secure, and knowing you have been part of that, is wonderful.

“You need to have the fire in your belly to want to make a difference, and it has changed our own children’s lives. To us, a family is a group of people all living under one roof.

Foster carers need to be caring and resilient people, but the East Riding’s existing community come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds.

As long as you are 21 or over, age is not important. You can be single or in a relationship, a home owner or renting, and gender doesn’t matter.

The key factors are that you have a spare room and the time and patience to provide a stable home for a vulnerable child or young person.

In return, carers receive a weekly fee to reflect the type of placement and skills they offer, plus a weekly allowance to cover the costs of caring for a child, such as clothing, food and mileage and additional payments to help with birthdays, Christmas and holidays.

Councillor Julie Abraham, portfolio holder for children, young people, education, health and social care, said: “Our team of foster carers in the East Riding are an incredible and dedicated group of people, who provide life-changing support to children and young people when they need it most.

“We are always looking for more people to join our wonderful fostering community, and would love to hear from people who are eager to make a difference.”

You can watch the new videos on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council website or social media channels.

For more information, visit www. eastriding.gov.uk/fostering or to receive an electronic information pack, email FISH@eastriding.gov.uk For updates and news, follow East Riding Fostering on Facebook.

Final chance to enter the East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition for 2020 – and perhaps win big prizes!

Time is running out to enter the East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition for 2020.

The competition will reach its climax with an online event on Saturday, 28 January, 2021, to celebrate the winning poets, hear from the judges, and listen to the winning poems.

However, the closing date for entries to be submitted and paid for will be Saturday, 28 November, 2020.

The theme of the competition this year is ‘My Companion, My Best Friend’. Entries will be judged by a panel consisting of Matthew Hedley Stoppard and Wendy Pratt, and James Booth of the Philip Larkin Society, and led by James Nash, local writer and poet, who shares his time between Leeds and Bridlington.

Poems are submitted anonymously, so that each is judged purely on its

be appreciating a best friend or companion even more than before, or may have found an unlikely best friend or companion throughout this pandemic?

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merits. Entries are open now, and cost £4 per entry.

Prizes on offer for the winning entries include the £500 CollectionHQ prize (CollectionHQ are the leading collection performance improvement solution for public libraries); the £250 Philip Larkin Society Prize (the Society was founded in 1995 to spread appreciation of his work, and to promote poetry); and the East Riding Gold Prize of £200 and the East Riding Silver Prize of £150.

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In addition, there will be six Highly Commended prizes of £25 each (two for adults and two each for primary and secondary school pupils); a Prison Competition prize of a £100 voucher; and a Young Poets’ Prize : school pupils could win £75, with four prizes for primary school pupils, and four for secondary school pupils.

Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for tourism, culture and leisure, said: “ The theme is particularly relevant this year - I believe that people will

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From The East Riding Archives

BEVERLEY’S BEAU

Throughout the course of the Second World War there were countless men and women who performed acts of great courage and sacrifice, for which we will be forever in their debt. The people who took to the skies to protect our shores and the wider world from Nazi oppression can count themselves among the bravest, as it was the RAF who were instrumental in defending the nation against invasion.

As well as providing defence however, those magnificent men in their flying machines also played a crucial role in attacking and disrupting Nazi-occupied territories.

‘Wings For Victory’ took place during 1943 and was a nationwide fundraising event, part of the National Savings Campaign, designed to raise money to buy planes for the war effort. The town of Beverley did its bit, and managed to raise £383,965 to fund the cost 48 ‘Beaufighters’, a model of fighter plane used in the Second World War. In commemoration of their charitable donations, the people of Beverley were presented with a log book recording the flights made by Beaufighter V.8460 into enemy territory between 16th April and 15th August 1943.

The log book is now part of our Borough of Beverley archive, and provides a snapshot of the experiences of the

aircraft and her two-man crew of Sgt Frost and Sgt Towler, as they encountered enemy planes and survived anti-aircraft fire whilst striking at enemy supply vehicles.

The log book served as a demonstration to Beverley people of how their ‘Wings For Victory’ donations were being spent. Whether or not this specific Beaufighter was bought directly from their donations is uncertain, but the book was probably designed as a morale-booster for the local population.

The book contains various notes on the Beaufighter’s ranger patrols, of which the following are typical: “Attacked goods train just E of Landivisiau going West. Gave 3 seconds burst cannon and …diving from 1000 to 100 ft…Beau attacked by two JU88s simultaneously. One from behind and the other from ahead…”

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Travel

Travel?? where??…

How are you doing? Feeling in limbo?

I think that is quite normal at the moment.

With more travel corridors opening this is at least giving you the opportunity of some winter sunshine.

Not too far away the Canary Isles are perfect for sun worshippers, there are a number of golf courses and Fuerteventura also offers superb windsurfing.

Madeira is open to visit and this garden isle is so pleasing to the eye and has a nice climate year round. There are wonderful hotels to chose from as well as self catering options. One of my favourite small hotels actually offers golfers access to the 7th tee just at the end of the garden! The island is also a renowned walkers paradise.

Last minute decisions to book for the next few months are a good idea and we are here to help get you organised and away quickly.

Before booking check your passport validity, at present they are not taking too long to renew. Holiday insurance, many of the new policies are now covering covid.

When making a booking to depart soon you need to know about entry requirements to the country you are visiting. Extra paperwork you may need to complete plus you may need a covid test just before you travel. If you book yourself on the internet you will not get help & advice and you may find you have a problem - always use an agent.

Planning for the future…

At present there are many great offers for advance bookings for holidays & cruises even departing into 2023.

Why book early?

• Save money - prices will rise • Have a wonderful holiday to enjoy looking forward to.

• Book with a flexible arrangement - many operators are allowing changes close to departure even if you just feel you are not comfortable with travelling on your booked date.

• What if the FCO advises against travel? Then your booking will be cancelled with a date change or refund.

• Many tour operators are also offering lower deposits.

• If you are thinking of making a booking, don’t try to sort it yourself ensure you use a professional to guide you all the way and be there on hand until you return home.

I was overwhelmed on the telephone this morning when the young lady I was talking to understood the plight of our industry having a huge workload without any income. She touched my heart saying she fully understood as her grandparents had been booked with us and had praised our hard work on their behalf with their cancelled holiday. They had told her to always use a local agent who would be there on hand to help when in need.

Let us hope that we can continue to travel a change is definitely as good as a rest and I would recommend a break as a great tonic.

I think everyone just needs something nice to look forward to. When you are ready to start planning we are here to guide you all the way. There are so many options available to travel around our wonderful world including the UK. We look forward to the opportunity of sending you away and creating wonderful memories once again to last a lifetime. Best wishes

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The Hybrid XC40

Volvo has added a plug-in hybrid to its compact XC40 SUV. Roy Woodcock tries one for size . . .

It’s difficult not to be impressed

by Volvo’s XC40 compact SUV whichever model you ultimately choose. And don’t be mistaken that compact equals small - the XC40 is big in every respect; space, class, safety, performance, looks. It ticks all the right boxes.

You’d probably expect no other from a car that has picked up a raft of worldwide awards since it first appeared some three years ago, including being named European Car of the Year for 2018. Now, with plug-in hybrids added to the range for 2020 and first deliveries of the all-electric P8 model scheduled for early next year, the story is almost complete.

October saw first UK deliveries of the XC40 hybrid T4 model with a sub £40,000 price tag, which means it avoids the £325 Vehicle Excise Duty surcharge.

I’m testing the more expensive T5 version unveiled earlier in the year, which had the distinction of being the first plug-in hybrid

car in the premium compact SUV segment. Both use a 1.5-litre petrol engine and an 80hp electric motor.

However, the T4’s engine makes less power than the T5 - meaning total output for the T4 is 211hp, while the T5 makes a healthy 262hp.

It’s worth pointing out that there are also petrol-driven XC40s, which start from £24,965 on the road, and mild hybrid versions, but, since August, no diesels as Volvo continues to fulfil its commitment to phasing out of diesels for environmental reasons.

The plug-in models are named Recharge and that is the key to how you view this car. Volvo say it can be driven up to 28 miles in electriconly mode, although my week with the car in “real world” conditions brought that down to around 23 miles. So if your daily journey is in that ball park, or you have access to charging facilities while at work, for instance, this car begins to make sense.

When it comes to charging the XC40, it’s very straight forward and can be completed via a standard three-pin plug or fast charge cable – the latter option will see the car’s battery fully charged in just two and a half hours. It takes an hour longer if using the three-pin plug.

Of course, because this is a hybrid, there are no worries of what happens if battery power runs out - the petrol engine kicks in. But if you do keep up a regular charging regime, the official WLTP figures are impressive - CO2 emissions from 47g/km and a combined fuel efficiency of 139.4mpg.

Elegant, clean, modern design are hallmarks of the XC40’s interior. It uses the same innovative Sensus touchscreen control system as Volvo’s other new-generation models. The innovative system’s nine-inch screen allows you to easily control the car’s major functions from a single interface.

The system operates like a smartphone or tablet, with full pinch, zoom and swipe functionality. Its unusual portrait

design also helps it display its information in a logical tiered order, while its large size ensures the onscreen menus and moveable icons are not crowded and are easy to select.

Other features include a great sound system, full smartphone connectivity, sat-nav, climate control, rear parking sensors, heated seats and steering wheel and a whole range of safety options.

Just under £5,000 of options was added to my test car, taking the price to £47,005, and these included park assist systems, 360-degree parking camera, wireless phone charging, and a tilt and slide sunroof.

Clever design has positioned the battery between the front seats so it doesn’t impact on interior space at all. Back seat passengers can stretch out with lots of leg, head and elbow space and the storage options throughout the car impress, too, with a boot capacity that ranges from 460 litres to 1,336

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litres with the rear seats dropped down – this is the same as any other XC40 model.

So the new arrival looks the business and features all the first class creature comforts we have come to expect from Volvo, but how does it handle when put to the test? The answer is very well indeed.

Out on the open road it accelerates effortlessly through the gears and cruises with ease at national speed limits.

The road holding is ultra-grippy and the steering is also nicely weighted with ample driver feedback. You can switch through various drive modes called Hybrid, Individual, Power, Pure and Off Road that alter the way the car reacts.

Power certainly proved the most fun when driving through faster country lanes and the sharp bursts of acceleration help make light work of overtaking slower moving farm traffic.

The car is nicely insulated against most road surface, engine and wind noise, but when pushed on the three-pot engine lets out quite a raspy note which actually adds further to its appeal.

When driving, it is possible to save the EV charge for when it may be required and also the high voltage battery is recharged when you press the brake pedal or when coasting.

There is a “B” setting for the gearbox and in this mode, the electric motor is activated to brake the car when you take your foot off the accelerator and this also charges the battery.

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All in all, this latest XC40 is another outstanding addition to the company’s portfolio. It looks impressive, is packed with technology and delivers on the performance front too, making it quite the all-rounder.

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8 things we really miss about going into the office

Air conditioning. Need we go on?

In the pre-Covid era, being trusted to work from home felt like an ultimate career goal - a privilege bestowed upon the fortunate few.

But when lockdown made ‘work from homers’ of over half of the East Yorkshire workforce, for some that rose-tinted view of it also started to fade.

Gradually, we realised: Zoom meetings are normal meetings (that take forever to start); it’s easier to have a quick conversation than never-ending messages; solitary work can be lonely.

While many of us are still going to be working from home for the foreseeable, we are still reminded of the unique joys of the office and its social spaces, and what we have missed about it.

Office equipment

We didn’t realise how much we needed it - all of it. Some firms shipped the whole lot to their employees’ homes, but others spent lockdown dreaming of ergonomic chairs, their backrests and adjustable features.

Some of us have even been feeling love for the desktop computer, or at least a separate monitor and keyboard, that allow you to actually see what you’re doing. Don’t even get us started on the printer.

Face-to-face interaction

Yes, some colleagues are a total pain. But when you have an amazing team, you love your job in a whole different way. Video

meetings and social calls are great so far as they go, but can’t beat informal, day-to-day catch-ups.

The infinite lunch options

Some people are amazing at making inspiring lunches from their fridge every day. The rest of us are reduced to the same thing over and over again or random ingredients arranged on a plate.

Back in the office, there is all the choice you can ask for within a five-minute walk, with the bonus that your daily soup or chicken sandwich and fruit salad feels like a luxury treat.

Air conditioning

Remember melting in your home while trying to be professional this summer? Having to keep a jumper in the office because the air-con sometimes gets a bit much feels so much better than sweating through meetings from your own kitchen.

Getting dressed

To begin with, never getting out of loungewear (unless to put a shirt on above your tracksuit bottoms for a video call) felt amazing. But quite soon it really didn’t.

There’s something really nice about getting dressed for work and leaving the house. It gears you up for the day, sets you in work mode, and gives everyone a chance to admire your newest purchase.

The commute

There has never been anything fun about wedging yourself onto public transport twice a day. But the commute headspace is a joy - the time to read for pleasure, listen to music or just not talk to anyone.

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Plus, if there’s an active element involved - such as walking, running or cycling - it’s an effective way of both heading outdoors twice a day, and getting some exercise in.

The water cooler

The only gossip likely to happen over the water cooler right now is how much everyone loves the water

Premier Foods sells stake in Hovis

The 134-year-old baker was sold for an undisclosed sum to Endless LLP by previous joint venture owners Premier Foods - the FTSE-250 listed company behind brands including Mr Kipling- and global private equity firm Gores Group.

Premier Foods, which held a 49% stake in the bread maker, said it would receive £37 million in proceeds from the deal.

Hovis chief executive, Nish Kankiwala, said the deal - sealed late on Thursday evening - had been reached after several months of “extensive engagement” between Hovis and the PE firm.

He said: “The acquisition will help drive our strategy for growth

cooler. Having spent the best part of 2020 trying to make space for a filter jug in the fridge, we’re not going to forget the treat of always available, delicious cold water.

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by bringing both strategic and operational value to Hovis.”

The company, which is based in High Wycombe and employs around 2,800 people, had gone through major restructuring over the past four years, seeing it jettison its milling business.

Premier, which wrote off the value of its Hovis stake in 2016, said in a statement today that Hovis is now “commercially well positioned to grow under new ownership”.

Talk of the deal had boosted Premier Foods shares this week.

The UK’s bakery category is worth £4 billion. In September, Hovis said that it had managed to raise its share of the UK bread market to 22%.

Gores Group - a firm run by American billionaire Alec Gores was Hovis’s majority owner at 51% in the joint venture, and had been seeking a buyer for several months.

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Small business confidence in Yorkshire, The Humber and The North East of England suffers two-year losing streak amid calls for further government action As we move towards a second national lockdown, FSB Yorkshire, The Humber and North East is today making the case for a fresh iteration of business support measures as its new survey of small firms shows confidence has been in negative territory since July 2018.

The recommendations come amid signs that the UK’s nascent economic recovery is stalling ahead of a second lockdown and an incredibly difficult trading period in the run-up to Christmas and the end of the transition period.

The Yorkshire, Humber & North East Small Business Index (YNESBI), which measures confidence amongst businesses, has fallen to -37 in Q3. The reading taken in Q2 was +3.

Confidence has fallen since last quarter in Yorkshire, The Humber & North East. Uncertainty from the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that business performance confidence has declined once again despite having moved into positive territory at Q2.

The uncertainty in confidence witnessed amongst Yorkshire, The Humber & North East small businesses is apparent across the country, with index scores among all regions in negative

territory. That being said, Yorkshire, The Humber & North East small businesses report the second lowest levels of confidence in the England and sits -4% below the national of average of -33%.

FSB Policy Representative Richard Askew said: “The Yorkshire, The Humber and North East of England Small Business Index (YHNESBI) clearly shows how businesses in Yorkshire, The Humber and North East of England (YHNE) continue to be negatively impacted by the pandemic.

“Whilst YHNE small businesses’ have shown resilience with profits the least affected in terms of revenue compared to other regions in England, the outlook for future revenue in YHNE businesses is more negative than many other regions.

“At the time of writing we are moving into the second National Lockdown, this will inevitably leave many small firms facing

the bleakest winter they have ever seen and the second deep recession in twelve months. We have consistently highlighted that far too many are still excluded from the Government’s efforts to help business owners – not least company directors and the newly self-employed and urgent clarity is needed on how these and all small businesses will be supported as we enter this second lockdown.

“For the longer term Business and Entrepreneurs in Yorkshire, The Humber and The North East have long been challenged to “level-up” the economy, but without support, certainty and confidence such aspirations will be impossible.

Securing a swift and positive EU deal is imperative for many small businesses at what has been an extremely difficult time.”

Council recycling sites to stay open during lockdown Household waste recycling sites in the East Riding are to stay open during the new lockdown – for essential waste only.

All 10 East Riding of Yorkshire Council sites will stay open from 10am to 5pm seven days a week throughout the new lockdown imposed by the Government.

But residents are asked to only use the sites if it is necessary and to

follow social distancing measures to help keep everyone safe.

Some council services will change during the lockdown, but other services will continue.

Bin collections will carry on as normal, and residents are encouraged to carry on the great job they do of recycling their waste.

The council’s bulky waste collection recycling sites if it is absolutely service will also still operate. necessary – where excess waste cannot be stored at home safely.

Residents should only visit the Anyone planning to visit a recycling site is asked to abide by these guidelines: l Only a limited number of vehicles

will be allowed on site. When the limit is reached, a one-in one-out system will operate.

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to health and social distancing reasons, staff on site will not be able to help carry your waste, so please only bring items you can comfortably carry yourself.

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The Federation of Small Businesses: Update on the current business situation

And while this is a multi-billionpound package, and a further very welcome adjustment to government support, the cash grants available to small firms today still pale in comparison to those provided in the Spring. The Chancellor has extended bounce back loan application deadlines and allowed for top-ups, but too many are still struggling to make applications as lenders keep their doors closed to new customers.

From here, we urgently need to see gaps in the business support landscape addressed and a

There is much confusion around what people can apply for.

The Government have recently launched their new support finder, which is helpful to navigate your way through the various schemes announced. https://www.gov.uk/ business-coronavirus-supportfinder?priority-taxon=774cee22d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae The best advise remains to go onto your council website as application processes for the Business Support Grants are now live, and further information around the Additional Restrictions Grant should be available soon.

As always, please do feel free to contact your local FSB Development Manager, Claire Reading (pictured below) E: Claire.reading@fsb.org.uk we have regular online networking events advertised on our facebook group and our national website we’re here to support all small business owners. You do not need to be a member, but we do have local discounted offers available to support those who would like to benefit from what FSB membership can bring, including HR support and legal advice.

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More widely, unless significant gaps in the business support landscape are addressed there will be far fewer jobs to furlough as we head into the winter. The Chancellor has taken a step forward today, but there is still more work to do. Too many new business owners, sole traders, company directors and entrepreneurs without business premises are still largely excluded from support measures. That urgently needs to change, and we’re urging local authorities to use discretionary funds to help these groups wherever possible.

concerted effort made at every level of government to ensure guidance for small firms and the self-employed is accessible and crystal clear, especially as rules are being adjusted regularly.

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The announcements this week from the Chancellor are bold and muchneeded. The ability to furlough staff on these terms until March will give employers an acutely-needed injection of confidence as they head into the festive period beset by disruption. Enabling firms across Hull and the East Riding to furlough staff is a very welcome move. It’s encouraging to see the extension of support to around two million self-employed people because they don’t tend to enjoy many of the benefits afforded to employees, and are the employers of the future.

That said, those who were planning their approaches with an eye on the job retention bonus will be disappointed by this latest update.

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Hull City Column by Woody Mellor

Have we turned the corner?

As things stand after ten games Hull City are in fifth position in Division One and within a play-off position.

A week ago they were in the promotion places but a defeat and a cancelled fixture means they are now four points behind Peterborough who were actually behind City before their victory at the KCom a fortnight ago. Hull City have still won seven out of ten league games so this is quite a change to the scandalous run of defeats which led to relegation.

So have we turned the corner?

The jury is still out. It has become apparent that we possess sufficient quality to beat newly promoted sides or teams facing a season long struggle but against top six contenders they have not done so well. There was the 4-1 humiliation against Fleetwood at Pugwash Towers live on Sky and the 2-1 defeat at home to Peterborough.

In both games it was apparent that Hull City’s weakest link may remain the manager? We have created a new look team but it is still the same tactics of 4-3-3 with an isolated forward and two wingers who don’t necessarily track back. This formation has worked in most games as there is enough quality in defence to cope

against limited sides and thankfully more potency nowadays to take at least one of the many chances created. However Fleetwood packed their midfield, blocked out our midfield and widemen and used their pace on the wings to take on Elder in particular. The same thing happened against Peterborough, for twenty minutes our opponents changed formation and had two players against our fullbacks and lo and behold created the opportunities to win. Grant McCann still retains Plan A, there is no flexibiity, could we add another midfielder, get the widemen defending, play two together up top, play wingbacks, this still remains an unlikely scenario. For the past four games opponents

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have played four of five across the midfield so even managers at this level have tried to out muscle City even if they lack the same overall quality as City or our opponents during the Championship freefall.

The change of formation and a fluky deflection contributed to Peterborough’s victory but it should also be said that City created and missed at least half a dozen opportunities and should have taken at least a point against the current league leaders and promotion favourites. So City are at least a top ten side rather than relegation fodder as many predicted back in July. The Allam’s have funded around ten new signings with possibly more money in the kitty as unsuccessful bids went in for the Exeter winger and Rochdale midfielder. This was prior to the announcement that there would be no fans back by October and where we are now of not knowing if we can actually attend any games this season.

The fans bubble idea is still a bit baffling to be honest as you could have sat with fans from five other households in your bubble? There didn’t appear to be restrictions on who you could sit with though its an irrelevance at the moment.

There have been several positives this season. George Honeyman is our star player, last season he ran around without any great purpose but now he’s everywhere tracking back, starting moves or creating opportunities for others.

Is this his level or has he finally rediscovered the form that led him to be Sunderland’s captain?

Is it due to him being the key component of our midfielder rather than just someone to throw on after the likes of Irvine, Stewart or Da Silva ambled through matches last season. Malik Wilks and Keane Lewis-Potter have made a big impression too. Wilks has already scored seven goals and LewisPotter six in all fixtures. Wilks is not exactly a tricky winger but he has pace, power and the ability to score at this level. Lewis-Potter is potentially our next big thing, he could be the next big transfer though this will hopefully be a few years away rather than January.

Keane Lewis-Potter

He is showing glimpses of quality at the age of nineteen but he has only played twenty games and we are at Division One level. Stuart Elliot scored almost thirty goals at this level but wasn’t as effective at a higher level. There is much more to come from him and we can but hope that City reject offers from Premier League clubs in January.

He’s not yet ready for the higher leagues but someone may wish to develop him within their Under 23’s team. Jacob Greaves should also be mentioned as he is another young player who does not look out of place in the first team and the defence is certainly stronger when he has replaced De Wijs.

Hull City are certainly playing better this season, the quality of opponents has fallen significantly but Hull City winning games still has the same enjoyment as it did when I got hooked over forty years ago. Would this side defeat Peter Taylor’s promotion side? They do not look as good so far but there is still time to improve as the season goes on, they are still finding their feet and regaining confidence for some players. It does attract you to watch the live streams if nothing else. One game was enough back in June. We shall see what the next month brings. Will opponents have found a way to stop the winning run or will our quality prevail. There should be sufficient squad strength to mount a promotion challenge at this level but is McCann the man to lead it?

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Gardening

Don’t get into deep water with your plants

Knowing when and how much water to give your plants is very important as over watering is tantamount to killing them with kindness Quite a few years ago I read a series of three books called The TenMinute Gardener on growing fruit, flowers and vegetables. These three books surprised dedicated a large amount of pages to watering - I now know why.

Sadly, the water magnetiser won’t turn your tap water into wine, which might be sad news for some. However, it will change the structure of the water because the strong magnetic current causes the water molecules to cluster together in small groups, leading to better absorption of water into the root system. This is said to “dramatically improve the plants’ hydration and nutrient levels”.

Watering is one of the most important skills when growing plants. You have to look after your plants for them to thrive.

You don’t just go in willy-nilly and dribble the hose over them. You look at the plants and try to judge whether they need water or not, with the fingertip test helping you to assess whether water is needed and how much.

gas to escape. This also allows the water to warm up in the greenhouse.

A lot of plants are killed with kindness, because a good root system only develops if the roots have to search for water. Plants often wilt when they’re too damp and that leads inexperienced gardeners to give them more water.

I like to water tomatoes in the morning, if possible, because I think they grow better.Watering regularly stops the fruit from splitting – a particular problem with ‘Sungold’, the orange coloured cherry tomato that is adored by my grandchildren.

Consequently, there are more problems when plants are overwatered than when they are underwatered, and many a time I’ve stuck a label in a plant pot that says do not water.

I’ve gone off in a new direction on watering in recent days. I’m trying out a water magnetiser that clips on to the hose or water pipe. I was tempted to try this after a visit to a nurseryman who talked about the importance of biodynamics.

My husband and I often have a sharp exchange of words about watering because he has a tendency to do everything thoroughly, whether the plants need watering or not!

I have some golden rules about watering. I always use mains water, and watering cans for seedlings and very small plants, rather than a hose. Mains water contains chlorine, so it’s always left to stand for two or three hours to allow the

He plants according to the lunar cycle, because he’s convinced that the magnetic pull produced by the movement of the moon affects the moisture in the ground as well as the tides on the seashore. I have always pooh-poohed biodynamics, but when an experienced nurseryman comes up with a theory it does make you think.

The same nurseryman also makes elderflower sparkling wine and he told me that it must be chilled,

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otherwise the contents end up on the ceiling. I’m never likely to taste any because I’m boringly teetotal, but I thought chilling just improved the flavour. However, he explained that refrigerating his sparkling wine alters the structure of the bubbles and makes them smaller so they fit within the molecules.

I’m still at the ‘suck it and see’ stage, but I’m fascinated by the theory that my plants might be able to absorb water more efficiently, even when my husband’s watering!

I won’t be chilling sparkling wine, though – I’ll stick to fizzy water or tea – and I don’t think I’ll ever be organised enough to plant by the phases of the moon. I will let you know how my seedlings get on!

TIP: Stand outside containers on pot feet, so water drains away.

This will prevent pockets of water freezing around the plant’s roots when winter arrives, as it surely will.

The best succulents to grow in your garden, and how to keep them safe in winter Succulents: their very name is mouth-watering - unless, of course, you’re one of those gardeners who lumps them with cacti, their spiny cousins.

So, what is the difference between a cactus and a succulent? Well, all cacti are

succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. The succulents that have spines we call cacti; the ones without we just call… succulents.

I purchased my first succulent - a single potted specimen of

Bryophyllum pinnatum. It was a liver-spotted succulent with tiny little plantlets along the edges of its leaves at the age of eleven. Brilliant!

I don’t grow Bryophyllum pinnatum (pictured top right) now; my succulent affections have been transferred to those plants that gain sufficient stature to be stood outside on our sun-drenched terrace in summer so that I can imagine one day - returning to the South of France or the Italian Riviera, of which climates they are more redolent.

I keep them in my greenhouse during the winter and, provided it stays

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frost-free and the compost remains on the dry side, they’re perfectly happy until the warmer weather returns and they can have their summer holidays outside.

The most popular - you might even say hackneyed - of these is Aeonium Zwartkop (pictured below) with deeppurple rosettes of spatula-shaped leaves that spring out from a central stem. It needs to be repotted regularly to prevent it toppling over under the weight of its top growth. It propagates every bit as easily as the Bryophyllum - single rosettes will root in a matter of days in sandy compost.

The most spectacular (in spite of the fact that it’s mainly plain green) is Aeonium hierrense, the rosettes of which can be more than a foot across and will rise up higher and higher until they rivet all eyes. I have it in a pot with another aeonium and a monstrous specimen of Crassula Silver Shadow, the large, paddle-shaped pads of which are a frosted white; above them rise stalks that carry drooping, flagon-shaped, orange flowers. This plant, too, grows really massive.

Our grandchildren need to be kept away from the spiky-ended leaves of Agave americana Mediopicta with its spiny, blue-green fountains of leaves, which have a central, parchmentwhite stripe, and from the neater and brighter Agave lophantha Quadricolor, its inward-curving armed green rosettes edged with butter yellow.

Placed where their form can be admired, the agaves make excellent punctuation marks in pots placed beside steps or at the end of a wall.

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

By Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband.

Puppy research

Over a third of people (34%) don’t do any research before buying their puppy. Can you believe it? That’s according to a new study from The Dogs Trust. When we got our gorgeous springer spaniel, I read all about the breed, found out what information we should ask the breeder and why it was vital to see the puppy with its mother. We also found a reputable breeder through the Kennel Club. As firsttime dog owners, we were taking no chances - and it was all worth it. At just over 18 months old, she is absolutely amazing and we couldn’t have chosen better. She always makes us smile and she is excellent for cuddles too. We love that she has so much energy. We knew she’d need lots of exercise which was perfect for us. It means we have to go out for a walk whether we want to or not, come rain or shine (plus dark mornings and nights now that the clocks have gone back!). On top of all that, we’ve met loads of lovely dog owners we’d have never known if we hadn’t taken the plunge. So, if you’re considering getting a puppy - remember to do your homework first. And remember, a dog isn’t just for Christmas (or Covid), it’s for life.

Autumn telly!

Well, Strictly has already started and we’re expecting I’m a Celebrity to start this month at a remote Welsh castle (although at the time of writing Wales is in lockdown, so we’re not sure what’s happening). I’m very excited about series 4 of The Crown and the 2nd series of His Dark Materials. Of course, these are just pure entertainment! But if there’s a film everyone should watch, it’s David Attenborough’s “A Life on Our Planet.” Amazing images, but a stark warning about climate change and the damage we’ve done that’s quite emotional, to be honest.

It’s a message we all need to heed.

When can we start playing Christmas music?

We often have discussions about when it’s OK to put up your Christmas decorations, but when can you start listening to Christmas music? I must confess we’ve had Eartha Kitt’s ‘Santa Baby’ playing recently. When my daughter asked if it was too soon (it had been going around in her head!) I just figured, why not, it’s been a very strange year - and continues to be so - let’s go for it! And it certainly cheered us up. Decorations can wait until December, but music - there’s real power in music to lift your mood, so just play what you feel - noone needs to know!!!!!!

And finally........stay safe, stay positive and remember to socially distance, wash your hands and wear your face mask.

Take care,.

Fiona x

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“Something for everyone” Saturday (continued)

Monday

Wednesday (continued)

12mdnt The Mellow Show with Gary Ziepe

8pm

The Interactive 80’s Show with Andy Fea

8am

Weekend Breakfast with Roy Woodcock

10pm

Pandora’s Box with Nick and Ian

10am

11pm

Showtalk with James Watt

Beverley Live with Andy Fea and Nigel Roberts

2am

East Yorkshire Nights

6am

Alex Dunn at Breakfast

10am

The Morning Mix with Rachael Campey

12noon The All Hit Lunch with Chris Bibby 2pm

The Early Afternoon Show with Andy Donkin

4pm

Drivetime with Robbie West

6pm

Liv’s Look at Life with Liv Mounsor

8pm

Golden Years 60’s with Dave Hudson

9pm

Golden Years 70’s with Dave Hudson

Thursday

2:30pm

12mdnt The L.A. Connection with Emperor Rosko (rpt)

3 o’clock Kick Off with Simon Bromwich

6pm

The Real 70’s and 80’s with Phil Butler

2am

East Yorkshire Nights

8pm

The Big Soul Party with Rob Langley

6am

Alex Dunn at Breakfast

10pm

10am

The Morning Mix with Dave Fewster

The Late Weekend Show with Simon Barrett

12noon The All Hit Lunch with Chris Bibby

10pm

Beverley Country with Peter Fairhead 2pm

11pm

The Mystery Top 40 with Paul Baker

Tuesday 12mdnt Big Ones and New Ones with Andy Henly

The Early Afternoon Show with Amy Bury

4pm

Drivetime with Robbie West

6pm

Sports Extra with Simon Bromwich

7pm

The Rock & Roll Hour with Dave Harper

8pm

Pure Blues with Roy Woodcock

2am

East Yorkshire Nights

6am

Alex Dunn at Breakfast

9pm

Nic Gough’s World of Reggae

10am

The Morning Mix with Rachael Campey

10pm

Themeology with Cliff Baillie

11pm

Peter Fairhead’s Guilty Pleasures

12noon The All Hit Lunch with Chris Bibby 2pm

The Early Afternoon Show with Andy Donkin

Friday 12mdnt The Night Shift with Rob Beezley

Drivetime with Robbie West

2am

East Yorkshire Nights

6pm

The 90’s Rewind with Steve Lazenby

6am

Alex Dunn at Breakfast

8pm

Beverley Folk with Max Roberts

10am

The Morning Mix with Dave Fewster

9pm

Silver Surfers Club with Lynne and Terry Wallis

12noon The All Hit Lunch with Chris Bibby

Beverley Rock with Robbie West

Wednesday 12mdnt 60’s Vinyl Countdown with Roger ‘Twiggy’ Day 2am

East Yorkshire Nights

6am

Alex Dunn at Breakfast

10am

The Morning Mix with Neil Rudd

12noon The All Hit Lunch with Chris Bibby

2pm

Sunday 12mdnt Old Record Club with Steve Bishop 2am

The Chill Factor with Colin Hanslip

4am

East Yorkshire Nights

6am

The Weekend Early Breakfast with Tom Lakin

8am

Music and the Spoken Word

8:30am

In Touch with Terry Wallis

9am

Sunday at Nine with Les Smith

10am

The Sunday Assortment with Dave Hudson

12noon Sunday Lunch with Amy Jibson

4pm

10pm

12:30pm It’s Saturday with Andy Donkin

The Early Afternoon Show with Andy Donkin

4pm

Drivetime with Robbie West

6pm

The Beverley FM 30 with Alex Dunn

8pm

Friday Night In with Adam Smith

10pm

Friday Night Shuffle with Lee Templeman

Saturday 12mdnt Paul Baker’s Weekly Show

2pm

The Early Afternoon Show with Lee Templeman

2am

The Retro Radio Show with Andy Henly

4pm

Drivetime with Robbie West

4am

Mellow Moments - Andy Saunders

6pm

Midweek with Steve Eccles

6am

The Weekend Early Breakfast with Tom Lakin

2pm

The Sunday Show with Ian Clennan

4pm

The L.A. Connection with Emperor Rosko

6pm

John Brien’s World of Music

7pm

Showtime with Jo and Ryan

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Jazztastic with Roy Woodcock

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Classical Choice with Richard Gray

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