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Editor’s note

Contents

Welcome to the July edition of BEVERLEYMAG. We have some great new advertisers on board this month promoting a range of products and services as well as all our regular advertisers too.

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Win: Top Gig Tickets

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Breadcrumbing

We have some great competitions in this edition, where you can win tickets to see the amazing Abba Reunion, Steve Harris British Lion & My Life Story. We also run gig ticket competitions on our Facebook Page so do check it out as these are different tickets to the ones we run in the magazine.

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Anti Social Behaviour

We have some interesting articles on subjects as diverse as ‘Breadcrumbing’ (I know “What’s that?” you ask - well turn to page 6 and find out!!) to eating a Mediterranean diet to help fight of breast cancer plus local news stories covering crime prevention, experience for unemployed youngsters and much more.

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14 Beverley Music Moots 15 Win: Top Gig Tickets 16 Safety First For Taxis

We have all the regular features too - which include ‘Beverley Music Moots’, The ‘Local People, Local Lives’ (this month is Dr. Katrina Steventon), as well as Property, Travel (New Zealand) and Gardening.

And finally Fiona Dwyer shares her thoughts on everything and anything.

Until next month take care and enjoy the sunny weather.

17 Dining In, Dining Out:

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18 BBQ Sticky Ribs Recipe 18 Maa Restaurant Review 20 Ice Cream For Breakfast!

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Five Pages for Foodies

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Managing Director: Nic Gough.

Sales Director & Editor: Jane Gough.

Advertising Sales Manager: Lindsey Adams.

Advertising Sales: Gaynor Preston-Routledge.

Finance Manager: Steve Mann.

Credit Control: Beth Wallace.

Designers: Mervyn King, Adam Jacobs.

Photography: Green Man Photography.

Contributors: Fiona Dwyer, Jo Watson Davies, Chris Warkup, Dog Finger Steve, Bill Prentice, Myron Shunderson, Karen Mann, Adam Nicholas.

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22 Local People, Local Lives:

Katrina Steventon

24 Crossword & Sudoku 30

25 Gardening 28 Happy Friends or Family?

29 Travel: New Zealand 30 Health & Wellbeing

News on Breast Cancer

32 Summer What’s On Guide 34 Fiona’s Food For Thought 33

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All five singles from the album became top forty hits including 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Sparkle and Strumpet.

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What is breadcrumbing?

Social Trends

This hot new social media trend is a recipe for disaster In the world of modern dating, where people are more likely to meet over an app than an apple martini, it’s easier than ever to play mind games – especially when not all of us know the rules.

First there was ‘catfishing’ (where your Tom Hardy looka-like Facebook friend turns out to be Jeanette, 45, married with three kids). Then came ‘ghosting’ (where your potential mate vanishes without a word). Now the latest digital dagger to the heart is ‘breadcrumbing’ – and it’s not just Hansel and Gretel who can’t see the wood for the trees.

Breadcrumbing is the art of feeding morsels of hope to another person that a relationship might be on the cards, with no intention of giving them the actual baguette. If you’re on the receiving end of this digital tease, it can really mess with your head.

As with the fairy tale, these breadcrumbs aren’t lasting and you’ll just end up wondering if you’re out of the woods. The sooner you recognise the signs of breadcrumbing, the sooner you’ll save yourself a lot of wasted time hanging on to something that’s just not going to happen.

Breadcrumbers are those people who make contact, but not an actual conversation. They’ll ‘like’ that photo of you from two birthdays ago, send you a video link of a monkey riding on a pig without attaching a message, or tag you in a random meme about eating your bodyweight in pizza, but completely ignore your comments back.

Connections are always on the breadcrumber’s terms, and you’ll feel at a loss for what you can do to pique their interest.

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It’s that random notification that pops up when you’ve almost forgotten them, like they have a sixth sense for the ties being cut.

Being breadcrumbed is not only frustrating, but can lead to a lack of self-confidence, questioning why the person doesn’t want to commit, or meet up, or have that date.

You might start thinking it’s your own fault, and spiral into that selfdoubting misery everyone faces at some point, whether single or coupled-up.

So now this person is not only messing you around, but screwing with future relationships you might have.

In some cases, this type of teaseand-release could lead to serious issues like loneliness or depression, with the person receiving breadcrumbs unintentionally sabotaging other potential relationships whenever the ‘crumber’ rears their head.

Offline, the dark art of breadcrumbing is nothing new.

Remember Kate Winslet’s character in The Holiday? She was pretty much force-fed breadcrumbs by her ex, who despite being engaged, and knowing full well her feelings for him, refused to give her space.

And how about Sherlock leading

on lovedup pathologist Molly Hooper just to get her help with a case? You don’t need to be Dr Watson to see the trap that many people fall into, but it’s often harder to spot and snap out of the cycle in our own lives.

There are two ways to look at someone who feels the need to breadcrumb: they could be self-centred, enjoying the ego boost of your attention and knowing that they have you as a back-up option; or they could have self-esteem issues of their own and need to feel wanted by others.

It is possible that you have even scattered a few crumbs yourself without realising it – but keeping someone on the hook to make yourself feel better is pretty selfish, whatever the motive.

Breadcrumbing isn’t necessarily a romantic trend. You could be breadcrumbing your friends or family with comments on their status update, or vowing to meet up soon but with no intention of following through.

If a few late-night ‘likes’ are starting to haunt you, the best thing you can do is to become the previously dreaded ‘ghost’.

It’s much kinder to stop breaking bread in one swift motion than linger in someone’s life. And, if

you are brave enough, you could also acknowledge leading someone on and apologise. It may be awkward, but you’ll both be better off for it.

If you’re unfortunate enough to have a breadcrumber lurking in your life, make a stand, take back control, and don’t let them invade your head any more.

After all, where’s the fun in dating a breadcrumber? You deserve someone who can’t wait to see you, who in the olden days would have used all theirminutes to phone you until the early morning.

As much as technology is allowing this trend to occur, it also provides you with the tools to stop a breadcrumber in their tracks. There are oodles of privacy restrictions at your disposal, from changing your profile settings, unfollowing someone, or just turning off notifications.

The ultimate tool, of course, is the beautiful ‘block’ button.

Don’t be afraid to use it. You don’t need a time-waster in your life. Stick with people you can rely on for real conversations.

Who wants stale breadcrumbs anyway?

Go get yourself some freshly baked buns instead.

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Fund launched to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour Voluntary and community groups across the East Riding are being invited to apply for grants from a new fund that has been launched to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour issues.

The East Riding Crime Reduction Fund has been established by the East Riding Community Safety Partnership, thanks to almost £100,000 funding provided by the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.

The scheme, which is being managed by the Two Ridings Community Foundation on behalf of the community safety partnership, will allow voluntary and community groups to submit applications for funding of up to £10,000 for new or existing projects.

In order to be eligible for a grant, groups or organisations must: l

be a voluntary organisation, community group, small charity or other not-for-profit organisation with charitable aims- this also includes parish and town councils providing the project is for work outside their usual remit

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be based in and/or serving the communities within the boundaries covered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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have a constitution or governing document.

The projects, which could tackle issues such as domestic abuse to substance and alcohol misuse, must also help to meet at least one of the three aims in the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner’s police and crime plan, which are to: l

deliver increasingly self-sustaining and safe communities in the Humber area

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Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Voluntary and community groups do play a vital role in crime reduction across the East Riding.

“This fund will help establish new projects and initiatives which will help communities tackle issues that are important to them to help make the areas they live a safer place to be.”

Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, Keith Hunter, said: “One of the key aims of my police and crime plan is to deliver increasingly self-sustaining and safe communities.

“I have funded the community safety partnership in the East Riding of Yorkshire to ensure community groups have a local point of contact and I hope the fund will encourage a greater community involvement to tackle crime and safety.

Applications for the fund will be assessed on an on-going basis with decisions on awards being made in September, December and then March 2018.

Deadlines for applications, which will be considered at East Riding Community Safety Partnership meetings, are 31 July, 23 October and 15 January, 2018.

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Any applications received after these dates will go forward to the next deadline.

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For more information about the East Riding Crime Reduction Fund go to www.trcf.org.uk/grants-er-crime-reduction-fund

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School leavers invited to Springboard Have a Go Events Are you aged 16-19?

Not sure what you’re going to be doing in September? f you’re aged 16-19, left school for the summer and not sure about your next step, why not come along to one of the Springboard Have a Go events?

Springboard is an employability programme for 16-19 year olds and the Have a Go events are designed to give school leavers a taste of the programmes on offer with a view to helping them with their next steps in September.

The events, which are run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s employment, education and skills team, are free of charge and run for two days a week over three weeks.

Central pick up points are available and free transport to and from events is provided.

Booking is essential.

Start dates are: 7 August, for 3 weeks, Monday and Tuesday (all day) 17 August, for 3 weeks, Thursday and Friday (all day).

On the Springboard Have a Go events, young people will: l find out more about the programme and meet the team and fellow learners

raft building and kayaking – all designed to increase confidence and self esteem l learn new skills that employers are looking for like team building, problem solving, building confidence, identifying key strengths and areas for improvement.

Jackie Langley, external funding and operations manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We’re really pleased to be able to run these activities for young people over the summer holidays with a view to increasing employability skills for whatever attendees wish to do in September.

“We work closely with local employers to give young people the skills that they are looking for and those that are beneficial in the workplace.

“Our programmes have helped a number of local young people over the years to realise their potential with a high number going on to get jobs, an apprenticeship or enter further education.”

For more information on Springboard, and to book onto a Have A Go event, please call the Springboard team on (01482) 887670, email: springboard@eastriding.gov.uk, l take part in activities like go-karting, beach activities, laser quest, or visit www.eastriding.gov.uk (search for Springboard).

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PROPERTY COLUMN Is now a good time to become a Landlord?

I have recently been asked the question ‘is now a good time to become a Landlord?’

It will be fair to state there are many uncertainness including the political situation, but as an individual used to say, ‘as eggs are eggs people will always need somewhere to live’. (True an unusual saying but that is why I remember it from the 1980’s) As a letting agent with years’ experience as a Landlord and the support of Martin & Co who have 30 years specialism in BTL, we can provide information to aid your decisionmaking process.

There are currently many free guides which can be accessed including https://www.martinco.com/askmartin/what-makes-a-primeproperty-investment The latest survey by Martin & Co identified tenant demand was the single most important aspect of deciding to make an investment.

There are many driving factors behind demand. These are typically due to relocation of work, births resulting in the home too small, school catchment and the need to live in certain areas, deciding to leave the nest and live alone/ together, death and the need to resize and divorce resulting typically in 2 households.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that whilst demand has increased due the driving factors, supply in the buy to let sector has reduced.

If you are uncertain of the responsibilities of being a Landlord the use of a Fully Managed service has the objective to reduce stress of managing your property. This service aims to reduce voids, ensure that legal requirements are met, maximise yields.

Is now a good time to become a Landlord? It can be suggested that although there are uncertainties, the driving forces of demand remain.

This means people still need somewhere to live and are willing to rent. Call to discuss further.

Until next month take care.

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A Pair OF TICKETS TO see: STEVE HARRIS BRITISH LION are to play WAKEFIELD – Warehouse 23 on Thursday 3rd August 2017

with Dogfinger Steve Welcome again to Music Moot, I have selected some gigs that you should try to get to if at all possible over the coming weeks.

The Processed Pea Folk Club, Light Dragoon, Etton.

August 7th - Nick Rooke Band Nick is a singer/songwriter based in East Yorkshire.

With roots in American, English and Irish folk, Rooke has also flirted with rock and blues — and all these influences play a major role in the music he produces today. With his band he blends melodic songs with folk tunes into a powerful mix of material.

September 4th - Lowri Evans and Lee Mason October 2nd - Gilmore & Roberts November 6th - Tom Mitchell and the Borrowed Band December 4th - Henry Priestman You can buy tickets for all the Processed Pea gigs from: Beverley Tourist Information, Cherry Burton Stores, Minster Records (Beverley), or the Box Office on 01430 810669.

Gig Of The Month: Rachel Harrington

plays The Back Room, 175A Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4BB T: 01482 847007 Friday 4th Aug Compared to Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch, this American country soul star was once chosen as album of the year by Radio 2’s Bob Harris. A roots musician from the crossroads of country, folk and bluegrass. Imagine Loretta Lynn playing Otis Redding songs in a garage in Seattle – in 1963. That gets you somewhere near the new territory being scouted out by country soul sensation Rachel Harrington.

Further information regarding any of the above is available from the venue. If you have a gig coming up or a music event to promote, email: ask@beverleymag.co.uk and we will do our best to include you in the next edition.

Enjoy your music.

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BRITISH LION will head out on their most extensive tour yet with 27 dates across Europe opening with a show at the Moto Clube de Faro, Portugal. The same venue where BRITISH LION performed their debut show in February 2013 when Steve Harris who has strong personal ties to Moto Clube - played live for the very first time outside of IRON MAIDEN. That tour, in support of the eponymous 2012 debut album saw Steve and longstanding friends and fellow band-mates Richard Taylor (vocals), David Hawkins (guitar and keys), Grahame Leslie (guitar) and Simon Dawson (drums) play a series of club shows across Europe. They followed this with a 10 date European club tour in 2014 and UK club tour in 2015, slotting in between IRON MAIDEN new album and touring commitments.

Box Office No: 01924 20162 • Doors Open – 7.00pm Ticket prices start at £15.00 (advance) www.steveharrisbritishlion.com To enter send your name and contact number on a postcard to BL Draw c/o 31 Elm Drive, Cherry Burton HU17 7RJ

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A Pair OF TICKETS TO see: The ABBA REUNION Tribute Show are to play YORK – Barbican Friday 21st July 2017

Following a 4 month run in London’s West End, Strand Theatre in 2001 with successful International tours selling out theatres, stadiums and concert halls, this award winning, critically acclaimed Abba Tribute performer, producer, choreographer and director together with The Reunion Group, created “The Abba Reunion Tribute Show”.

The 4 real members of ABBA have been saying for years that they will never reform so with this in mind the producers ( The Reunion Group ) decided that they would give the fans the next best thing!

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Starring the original ‘Frida’ from London’s West End! Box Office No: 0844 854 2757 • Doors Open – 7.30pm Ticket prices start at £15.00 (advance) www.abbareunion.co.uk To enter send your name and contact number on a postcard to Abba Draw c/o 31 Elm Drive, Cherry Burton HU17 7RJ

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Safety first as CCTV installed in East Riding taxis A pilot scheme which will see taxis in the East Riding fitted with CCTV cameras to protect both drivers and passengers has been launched.

The scheme has been introduced by licensing officers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and so far, 61 taxis have been fitted with small CCTV cameras within the vehicles, including on dashboards and rear view windscreens.

The scheme, which is voluntary, is aimed initially at passenger transport taxi drivers and those who work late at night – between 1am and 4am – and is aimed at keeping both drivers and passengers safe as well as protecting from any potential allegations.

The introduction of the scheme is part of an on-going training programme for taxi drivers across the East Riding to raise their awareness of safeguarding issues.

The CCTV cameras will remain the property of the council and licensing officers and the police are the only people who will have access to the recordings from the vehicle.

Taxi driver Steve Cox was one of the first to agree to have a CCTV camera fitted in his vehicle, which also has the distinctive white and green livery.

He said: “Safety of both drivers and passengers is paramount so when the idea of having CCTV in taxis came about I agreed to it straight away – it was a no brainer.

“It’s a win-win situation as it protects drivers who are working late at night while giving peace of mind to customers so they don’t have to worry about getting into a unlicensed taxi.

“With some of the vehicles now branded with the white and green livery and the addition of CCTV it gives that extra layer of security to everyone.”

Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for community involvement at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We are very pleased with the way in which the taxi trade has worked with us to promote public safety.

“We see this pilot scheme as a positive step and a preventative measure in raising the bar for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults using our transport services.

“It is designed to offer reassurance and protection, not only to customers, but to drivers too.

“Many of the drivers who have voluntarily agreed to take part in this scheme regularly work late into the night where they can become victims of assault or have passengers who make false allegations.

“The early feedback from both drivers and passengers has been incredibly positive with many people saying it is giving them that added feeling of reassurance and protection.”

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Maa Indian Restaurant Review.

As we arrived, subdued lighting and warm welcomes from the waiter set a nice tone, no rush, take your time.

The menu is comprehensive and in many respects similar to a traditional curry house but offering a greater variety of house specials and some more exclusive dishes that you wouldn’t see too frequently in similar surroundings.

Karen Mann shares her Barbecued Sticky Ribs Recipe Hot, sticky ribs are always a real treat and this is a recipe that delivers. In this barbecue ribs recipe, Karen Mann marinates the pork ribs using soy sauce, ketchup and black treacle among other ingredients and then lets the ribs cook on the barbecue - a truly appetising prospect.

Ingredients and Method

While we happily snapped popadoms’, precariously topping them, with either lime pickle, mango chutney or a cooling garam marsala yoghurt we made a start on navigating the menu and requested a Cobra beer and a glass of white wine to help see us through.

On with the starters; vegetable samosas for myself and a Tandoori mixed kebab for my partner, arrived beautifully displayed and garnished and the flavours did not disappoint.

Another Cobra beer and glass of wine and our main courses arrived.

The menu is extensive, but we finally settled on a Saabzi Chameli and a Chicken Rogan Josh, accompanied with mushroom pilau rice and of course, no Indian meal would be complete without a garlic naan and a chapatti or two!

Once again the meals were beautifully presented. In terms of spiciness, both mains would be manageable for the vast majority of curry fans, All in all, a thoroughly satisfying meal with several stand-out dishes.

Prices are pretty much the same as most takeaways in town, so when you consider this is for a sit down meal and some good service from an attentive waiting team, it is extremely well priced.

My only regret, due to the more than generous portions was that between us we didn’t do it justice and eat more and we certainly did not have room to sample the lovely dessert menu on offer!

If you’re searching for Indian cuisine, be it traditional or perhaps something less well known then this restaurant should definitely be on your shortlist.

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1 Depending on the size of your large pot or saucepan, cut the rack into 2 or 3 pieces so that it fits inside. Place the ribs into the pot and cover with water

1 rack of pork spare ribs 2.5l water 2 Add the shallots, garlic, ginger and chilli to the pot, along with the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and black treacle

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100ml of soy sauce 3 Bring the pot up to a simmer, then place a lid on it and leave to cook for about 1 hour or until the ribs are tender. Once tender, remove the ribs from the cooking liquid and set aside to cool, leaving the pot on the heat

4 Add the brown sugar to the liquor and cook down so that there is about ½ cm left at the bottom of the pan and it looks like a glaze

150g of soft brown sugar 5 Blend the glaze in a blender until smooth. Once smooth, place back into the pan and reduce until the glaze coats the back of a spoon

6 Once the ribs are cool, cut away from the bone so that you have individual ribs. Using a pastry brush, paint the ribs with the glaze

7 Place the ribs on a hot barbecue. After a few minutes turn the ribs over and glaze again. Repeat until nicely glazed and then serve Skill Level: Easy

Serves: 4 Combined Prep & Cooking Time: 2 hours

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Eating Ice Cream For Breakfast Makes You Smarter, Scientist Claims But is it too good to be true?

Eating ice cream for breakfast can make you smarter and improve your performance in tasks, a Japanese scientist has claimed.

Yoshihiko Koga, a professor at Tokyo’s Kyorin University, carried out a series of trials in which participants completed mental exercises on a computer.

“There is nothing exciting about cold water for breakfast so I’m not surprised ice cream was more stimulating.

“Another thing is that your brain will be receiving nutrients when you eat ice cream, including glucose - it’s preferred fuel - and that might also have an affect on reaction times.”

Nutrition consultant Adam Nicholas, from Nutri-Veg UK, also told BeverleyMag he “certainly wouldn’t” recommend ice cream for breakfast.

“It’s possible that the effect of the sugar from the ice cream could have had an affect on the brain in the morning in these participants,” he said.

“However, it’s better to go for a slow release food in the morning to give you sustained energy rather than a quick peak of energy which He found participants’ performances improved after eating ice cream you’re more likely to get with ice cream.” immediately after waking up.

Instead, he recommended eating a breakfast of porridge and fruit, Although Chunky Monkey fans may welcome his findings, British salmon or scrambled free range egg on toast, or whole grain, low nutritionists have warned against incorporating ice cream into your sugar breakfast cereals. morning routine.

Prof Koga split participants into two groups and asked both to complete a series of mentally challenging tests on a computer immediately after waking up.

One group was instructed to eat ice cream before starting the tests and the other was not.

Prof Koga monitored the brain activity of participants and found the ice cream-eaters had an increase in high-frequency alpha waves, The Telegraph reports.

These waves are linked to increased levels of alertness and Prof Koga found participants who ate ice cream had a better overall performance than those who had not.

To test whether the cold nature of ice cream was behind the results, Prof Koga repeated the test with cold water instead of ice cream.

While cold water was found to improve participants’ performances slightly, it did not have as noticeable an effect as ice cream, he said.

Despite the findings, British nutritionists are sceptical about Prof Koga’s conclusions.

Nutritionist Jo Travers, author of The Low-Fad Diet, told BeverleyMag there are “a few reasons why eating ice cream might perk you up in the mornings”.

“For one, it is pretty novel to have ice cream for breakfast and this might cause some excitement in our brains,” she said.

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Tell us about your family?

I have a spirited daughter. She is looking forward to starting Beverley High School in September.

What do you do in your spare time?

I love to read books, listen to music and travel, both in Britain and abroad. Walking around old towns, galleries, cafes or the beach always makes me happy.

How would you describe Beverley to a visitor?

A picturesque, small and traditional old town with beautiful churches and pasture. You can walk everywhere and see familiar faces.

What do you like most about Beverley?

I live very close to the Westwood. The old trees and quirky Wood Lane gardens on the way to Saturday market are a delight and change through the seasons. The Woodlands used to be called Love Lane in the past and there is a gentle, warm feel to the area.

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If you could have dinner with anyone (alive or dead) who would it be and why?

I would love to have a dinner with Michelle Obama. I find her strong, yet friendly and inspirational.

What is your favourite food?

It would be king prawns, either Chinese or Thai.

When did you last go to the cinema and what did you see?

I saw the Lion, an emotional story of a poor small boy in India who gets lost, adopted and searches for his family; he finds them after many years thanks to Google Earth. A story of survival, family love and transforming modern technology.

Briefly explain your working day and what your job entails?

I am a doctor (PhD) practising both the latest science in skincare and hands-on traditional facial massage therapy. I work by appointment only, massaging faces with specific techniques, teaching facial yoga and recommending skincare products across all brands. I also write columns for US and British skincare trade magazines. My days are varied. I enjoy my clinical work but also reading academic research, which only comes to life when applied to people’s faces.

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My work is unique, there is no other therapist outside of London combining high level science and natural facial therapy. I believe in independent recommendations and passing on my expertise to help people look younger and healthier. Youthful looking, clear and

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Gardening

Time to give up the pot: why it’s much better to plant in the ground We assume earthenware vessels are easier; in fact the opposite is true

To newbie gardeners the world of horticulture can seem a daunting place. Between the daily slog of summer waterings, the bewildering range of fertilisers and the cost of pots, potting mix and assorted paraphernalia which can soon start to add up, I don’t blame them.

Fortunately, there is a single tip that can slash your workload and significantly up your chances of plant growing success, not to mention cutting your garden centre bills. It really couldn’t be simpler either: just ditch the pots and plant everything in the ground. This may go against what beginners are often told – after all, there is even an industry campaign with the slogan “It starts with a pot” – and it may seem counterintuitive, as container growing can seem a smaller, simpler undertaking than tackling a whole plot. But it is generally true. Let me explain.

In comparison to the ground, containers hold substantially less growing media. This means their surface-area-to-volume ratio is far greater, which causes them to heat up and cool down far quicker than the ground. These fluctuations in temperature can damage plant roots and compromise overall growth. To make matters worse, the same applies for the rate of water loss in pots, meaning you will have to get out with the hose more. In the case of hanging baskets, this can be up to twice a day at the peak of the summer.

If you are using a traditional compost-based potting media for your pots, you will probably also be tied into the effort and cost of continual fertiliser applications. This is because these are usually made of ingredients such as peat or coir that naturally contain low levels of essential plant nutrients. Being organic plant fibres, these tend to break down over time, meaning they will need to be topped up every year with new material.

The difference these cumulative effects can have on plant growth can be astonishing. Apple trees and berry bushes I planted in the ground consistently offer up yields up to twice that of identical varieties I bought and planted at the same time in large pots, not to mention the extra work and cost of the pots themselves.

But what do you do if you are growing on a paved area or patio and have to use containers?

There are still three ways to up your chances. First, choose pots of non-porous materials like metal, glazed ceramic, plastic or resin, not breathable terracotta, which can lose water throughout its entire surface. Second, a few large pots will always be less susceptible than loads of small ones. And, finally, using a soil-based growing media (also known as loam-based) will hold water and minerals for far longer and won’t break down anywhere near as fast as compost-based ones. But, trust me, the ground is always best. www.beverleymag.co.uk BeverleyMag

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Gardening

Why it’s worth growing fruit in the shade For sweetness, yes, most common fruit need full sun.

But for a tangy tartness that’s ideal for jams, hide raspberries, gooseberries and cherries in a shady spot Pick up a growing guide for pretty much any common fruit and I am willing to wager that a spot in “full sun” comes up in the top three list of requirements.

But, in the cool of the shade, the tart, cooking varieties really come into their own. Which is a pretty spectacular silver lining for lovers of homemade pies, jams and jellies who have an awkward, shady garden plot.

Once upon a time I wondered why anyone would want a mouth-puckeringly sour gooseberry when they could have a luscious sweet one straight from the plant. What’s the point of fruit if you have to boil it in an avalanche of sugar to make it edible? But boy I was wrong.

You see, “culinary” varieties aren’t used in cooking simply because there is no other way of eating them, but because their bright acidity is essential to balancing out the sugar levels in most desserts. So they resolutely hang on to their zesty, fresh fruity flavour far better than many low-acid “dessert” varieties.

Yet, sadly, many of these culinary varieties have disappeared from commercial cultivation over the past half century. So if you want the real McCoy you’ll just have to grow your own – and a shady plot is the perfect spot.

For me, the easiest of all of these old favourites to grow has to be blackcurrants, whose woodland origins mean they thrive in the

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shade. Unlike blueberries they are totally unfussy about soil and ridiculously easy to propagate from cuttings, despite containing far more phytonutrients than the celebrated “superfood”. A firm favourite of mine for flavour and yield is “Ben Connan”.

Raspberries will also offer up great yields even in shade. My current favourite for its excellent vigour and almost e-number intense flavour is a purple hybrid form called “Glen Coe”. They are like gumdrops that grow on canes.

If it is tree fruit you are interested in, it doesn’t get any better than the tart cherry variety “Morello”. It’s an old Kentish cultivar that is the secret behind any of the most incredible cherry jam and cherry aid you’ve ever had.

I once made two cherry pies to compare this favourite versus shop-bought “sweet” forms bred for low acidity and long shelf life. It was barely possible to even identify what the fruit was in the latter – there was just a generic sweet, red fruit flavour. Yet with “Morello” it was as if I was eating a cherry for the very first time.

If you are up for something more exotic, however, I implore you to give Chilean guavas a go. The candyfloss-meets-strawberry fragrance of these South American blueberry relatives is unbeatable – yet will never be seen in even the fanciest supermarkets.

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Relationships

Do friends make you happier than family?

Friendships are less judgmental and and more likely to be positive. Having good friends can even make you healthier Do you believe that blood is thicker than water? That your family relationships are more important than friends? Well, think again. Research from Michigan State University suggests that friends may make you happier and healthier than your relatives.

Solution As William Chopik, associate professor of psychology and author of the study says: “Friends are a conscious choice. Family relationships can be serious, negative and monotonous.” The research included two studies – one a broad survey of nearly 300,000 people, aged between 15 and 99, from more than 90 countries. This study found that those who valued friendships highly were healthier and happier (according to their own reports), especially as they got older.

The second study used data from a US survey of 7,481 people over 50. Subjects were questioned about the quality of their friendships – how much friends understood them and how much they let them down. They were also asked how strongly they agreed with the statement: “My life is close to ideal.” Over the next six years they were followed up and asked whether they had illnesses such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease.

When friendships were reported as being stressful, people reported higher rates of disease. When friends were supportive, people were healthier. Most of the friendships were reported as being supportive.

Family, however, were found to have little influence on an individual’s health and wellbeing. Spouses and children had some effect, but not as much as friends.

Chopik says he isn’t suggesting we ignore our families, but that friends make us feel better. “With friends you are more likely to do activities – they provide an outlet. You can say things to friends and they are less judgmental. There is a distance there that provides a level of honesty.”

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Research consistently shows the benefits of friendships – a review of 148 studies with more than 308,000 people found that those with strong social relationships increased their odds of survival over the seven years of the study by 50%.

The researchers pointed out that this increase is comparable to the health benefits of giving up smoking. Other research shows that people generally say they have a better time with friends than with relatives in later life.

However, friendships often fall away after people cohabit, marry or have children. Chopik says the fall can be from five or six close friends to two or three. He says that cultivating good-quality friendships across our lives is beneficial – raising self-esteem and buffering against stress. We tend to naturally drop friendships that aren’t good for us or are superficial. Listening and being trustworthy are important in good friendships – the same qualities that would enhance family relationships.

Travel

New Zealand

The Land of the Long White Cloud...

I didn’t quite know what to expect from my trip to New Zealand last month but I have to say it did not disappoint.

The more I saw the more I wanted to see and be amongst these ultra-friendly people. The country is made up of two islands, the North Island & the South Island. Both are very different in what they have to offer and I was lucky enough to experience a little part of both. New Zealand covers an area slightly larger than the UK but with 60 million less people is wonderfully uncrowded, allowing the spectacular landscapes to take centre stage.

My tour started in Auckland, on the North Island and ended in Queenstown on the South Island.

I enjoyed many activities along this route all very different but equally enjoyable for various reasons. In this edition I am sharing a little about the North Island.

Sailing out of Auckland Harbour & taking the wheel was a fun activity.

Having never experienced this before I found it both exhilarating & extremely peaceful sailing away from this bustling harbour. I now know why they call Auckland the “City of Sails.”

Moving South to Rotorua you are surrounded by one of the World’s most active geothermal areas. On route you travel via Waitomo to experience the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. You are joined by an extremely knowledgeable guide who takes you inside the caves to experience how these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light. The informative commentary provides you with information on the cave’s historical and geological significance, ending in a boat ride on the Waitomo River, which enables you to enjoy thousand’s of glowworm lights making up Glowworm Grotto.

A visit to Te Puia Thermal Reserve gives you a guided tour around this cultural centre enjoying maori arts, crafts & history. Bubbling mud pools & geysers are in abundance here & you can even sit on natural “hot rocks” to warm your bottom! The erupting geysers are a spectacular sight to see.

A Maori Hangi Feast is a one of a kind storytelling evening highlighting their local traditions & customs. After experiencing a traditional welcoming ceremony enjoy an evening of interactive fun, whilst learning all about the Maori way of life.

A Maori feast , prepared for you in the traditional way, is followed by a concert of music and dance.

Wai–O-Tapu, translates to Sacred Waters, and is another phenomenal thermal wonderland in this unique area of natural beauty. This is a very colourful volcanic area to explore spectacular nature that you can walk around at your own pace along well defined wooden tracks. The colourful photography you can take here is stunning & ever changing. The sulphur smells in the whole of this area do not suit everyone, but the spectacular natural sites it allows you to visit make it a must see option on anyone’s itinerary.

From here I took a small plane to take me from North to South Island, landing at Christ Church, for the start of my Southern Adventure which I look forward to sharing with you next month.

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Health & Wellbeing

Mediterranean diets ‘cut deadly breast cancer risk by 40 percent’ – study Maximising your intake of plant-based foods and cutting refined carbs could help prevent one of the most deadly forms of cancer A Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of a form of breast cancer, a new UK study has found.

postmenopausal women, even in a non-Mediterranean population.”

Those on the diet need a reduced intake of refined grains such as white bread, rice, red meat and sweets.

Alcohol was excluded from the criteria, even though it was part of the diet due to it being a known risk factor for breast cancer.

Scientists have found that women following a Mediterranean diet, which is high in fresh vegetables, fruits and lean proteins, and low in sugar and saturated fats, are 40 percent less likely to develop oestrogenreceptor (ER-) negative breast cancer.

More than 12,000 cases of breast cancer could be prevented each year in the UK if alcohol was cut from people’s diets.

The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, monitored postmenopausal women over a 20-year period to ascertain the impact the diet had on developing ER-negative breast cancer.

While the diet itself is a key factor, the ‘Med lifestyle’ that comes with it could also be a contributor.

The study found that women who adhered most closely to the diet were 40 percent less likely to develop ER-negative breast cancer than women who adopted the diet the least.

Each year in the UK, one in three cases of breast cancer is categorised as ERnegative, which is found to have higher fatality rates due to the cancer not having receptors for hormones, meaning that it is unresponsive to hormonal therapy.

The study’s results could save thousands of lives a year.

Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with breast cancer. That equates to nearly 62,000 people a year.

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Emma Pennery, clinical director of the charity Breast Cancer Care, said, “It is very important to remember that while lifestyle choices like eating a well-balanced diet and taking regular exercise can help reduce the risk of cancer, they don’t guarantee prevention.” cancers occur in women over 50), scientists are increasingly looking at other contributing factors, and what can be done to help reduce the risks.

The Mediterranean diet first piqued interest in 1978 when American nutrition scientist Ancel Keys started his ‘seven countries study’, and found the rate of fatal heart disease in Crete, Greece, was 20 times lower than in the US. People in Crete also had the lowest cancer rates and fewest deaths overall.

The classic Med diet has similar health benefits to a vegetarian diet such as a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, inflammation, type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of strokes, and depression.

Professor Piet van den Brandt from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, who led the World Cancer Research Fund sponsored study, said, “We found a strong link between the Mediterranean diet and reduced oestrogen receptor negative breast cancer risk among

Remember, while choosing a more balanced diet and lifestyle will certainly help with your overall health, it’s also very important to regularly check for symptoms and contact your GP if you have any concerns.

To find out more, visit Nutritionist Resource for expert articles and to find a nutrition professional in your area.

Additionally, you can find more information on breast cancer on the NHS website.

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Summer What’s On

Gardening quick fixes for summer Even if your garden is in a state, it’s not too late to get it spruced up for summer

Take heart. The wonderful thing about an insultingly small garden featuring nothing but an upturned chair and a Quavers packet blown in from next door is that even the tiniest change will make a disproportionately large difference. One of the quickest and most dramatic design tricks I know is to paint fences. Colour them white and light will flood into your garden bouncing off every surface. However, we live in a golden age of exterior paint colours, where major DIY retailers will mix pigments to your specification. Go bold. Perhaps Yves Klein blue on the back wall? Stick a few big potted ferns against it, and your garden will be Instagram-ready in no time.

It’s that time of year again: to swing open the back door, feel the sun against your skin… and promptly burst into tears at the sight of your garden. Monty Don’s Longmeadow this isn’t. Unloved, neglected, with Add a string of festoon lighting, a big colourful umbrella and a deckchair a faint “communist state” air to it; if annual summer garden despair or two, and summer garden smugness will be yours.

(ASGD) is upon you, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s an enormous Continued Page 32 amount you can do quickly to transform outside space without using up your life’s savings, or precious free time, in the process. Yes, a green and fronded oasis of barbecues and drinks into the evening can be yours. And never mind that you’ve never picked up a trowel in your life.

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I know this because I started in much the same way, on a rented balcony beneath the Heathrow flight path. What started as a few pots of flowers rapidly became an obsession: an escape from ludicrous work hours, continual stress and a depression I’d been wrangling with my entire adult life. Because here’s the unexpected thing about tending a garden: as well as looking lovely, as well as providing a handy place for dinner with friends on a warm evening, the act of covering yourself with compost while coaxing a misbehaving brassica from the soil makes you happy.

In a world where we spend eight hours and 45 minutes a day in front of a digital screen, growing something with your own two hands and watching it slowly flourish is good for the soul. Healing, even.

So this weekend, I’m here to solve your top gardening woes, just in time for summer.

‘I have a tiny unloved patio and want to give it a makeover without breaking the bank. Help!’

We’re lucky to live in an area that has lots of great outdoor attractions and things to do in the summer months. There’s lots of family events and activities coming up too so here’s my roundup of what’s ‘hot (!)’ this summer and what I’m looking forward to doing with my little ones.

The big one is the Hull 2017 City of Culture program of events. As July starts we are already half way through the year and we enter the third season, Freedom. Hull certainly has a buzz about it now, I’ve enjoyed simply strolling around the marina with my children, getting ice creams and seeing some of the art installations. The new Trinity Square is lovey and we always like a trip up the High Street to the Museums Quarter.

In addition to simply seeing the sights of the new city centre, there are some specific family events coming up -

l Streetlife Museum is hosting an exhibition from 3rd July to 2nd October – Tiger Rags, the Fabric of Hull City AFC. My 6 year old is football and Hull City mad so this exhibition of kits and memorabilia is on our must see list! l On 16th July you’ll find an Electric Car Race, aimed at getting more children into engineering, starting from the KCOM stadium. l The Humber Street Gallery is becoming a hub for family events on Humber Dock Street. On 9th July 10am-12noon they have a family event, Stay & Play, where families can drop in at a special session to use the gallery and join in with activities. They will then be holding regular children’s activity sessions, Free Play Fridays, where to whole family can drop in and get creative. Find them on 7th and 21st July, 4th and 18th August and 1st and 15th September, all 10am-12noon. l Deuce (opposite Humber Street Gallery) are also holding events

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Summer What’s On indoor climbing and soft play. The shopping centre is also holding special family events every Sunday during the summer - 30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August and 3rd September.

My other top family events around our area to check out this summer are: l 15th July is Blue Light Day at East Park, Hull, when the emergency services showcase what they do. l The East Yorkshire Show & Family Fun Day is 16th July at Brantingham Park, we had a great day out here last year and we hope to go again this year. l Hull Folk and Maritime Festival is the 20th – 23rd July, the annual event centred around Hull Marina with over 80 free performances. We took our children to this last year and it was a lovely relaxed day by the marina listening to some very interesting bands!

called States of Play, family workshops to make your own innovative pieces of craft. These run on 2nd, 16th and 23rd August. l Albermarle Saturdays are regular Saturday free shows and workshops at the Albermarle Music Centre in Hull. Their next children’s show is Lullabyhullaballoo on 5th August.

l National Playday is 2nd August, a must for all families with young children, this free event in Queen’s Gardens, Hull, has lots of stalls, activities and fun for little ones. We go every year!

l Yum Food Festival is 11th and 12th August around Queens Gardens in Hull, as well as lots of food there are children’s activities.

Details and booking info for all of these are on the Hull2017 website and the Mumbler website.

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l I’m also holding my own Mumbler Family Fun Day this summer, Sunday 20th August 1-4pm at the Hallmark Hotel in North Ferriby.

There will be bouncy castles, children’s games and activities, stalls, BBQ and a program throughout the afternoon of local baby and tots taster classes to come along and try out. It’s free to attend and I hope to meet some of you there!

Beverley Racecourse are holding 3 family racedays, with extra children’s activities alongside the racing. 1st August is the circus themed Roll Up Roll Up Raceday, Camel Racing is on 17th August and A Sunday Hop is 27th August. Under 18s are free and tickets start at £5 so this makes for a cheap family day out.

If you’re in Hull city centre it’s also worth popping into St Stephen’s.

For wet weather days they have 2 great indoor attractions which we’ve enjoyed trying out, Gravity Trampoline Park and Rock Up,

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

SUMMER CHALLENGE

It’s that time of year again when all children and teachers cheer and all parents shudder at the thought of the 6 week school holiday! It’s not that we begrudge them the time off. I mean, I loved it when I was young. It’s just the challenge of keeping youngsters busy and, when you’re at work, finding somewhere safe to leave them. So, have you got your 6 week calendar ready? If not, make a chart and stick it on the wall so you know who’s where, when and what they’re doing, whether you’re on your family holiday, having a day out, leaving them with friends or family for the day or if you’ve signed them up for a summer sports programme.

You get the idea! That’s what I’m planning to do! Don’t forget though that it always goes quicker than you think, so do try to make the most of any down time while you can!

FITTER THAN EVER?

Ha! Well, I started off really well when I got my Fitbit in May but I must say June was a bit of a let down on the whole fitness front. Of course, that’s entirely my own fault, but fear not! I am back at it and my best day recently was 12,995 steps.

If only I’d taken 5 more steps I’d have broken the 13,000 barrier! Anyway, I must keep taking advantage of the light evenings with my 10-year-old daughter, aka my walking buddy! If you’re trying to get fitter and struggling, keep trying. Remember small changes, like taking the stairs or parking further away from the supermarket entrance, all count towards extra steps and, eventually, combining it with a sensible diet, can have impressive results not just on what you look like on the outside but what’s going on inside aswell!

PRIDE COMES TO HULL

I think it’s amazing that the first ever UK Pride march is happening in Hull at the end of July. Marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, it’s a celebration of how times have changed for the better over the last 5 decades.

We are all part of the human race and we all have feelings. No-one should ever be discriminated against, whether by race, religion or sexual orientation. This march is a sign of the freedom we enjoy in this country – and we should be thankful.

Enjoy your summer holidays!!

Fiona x

BeverleyMag June 2017

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HOSPITALS & HEALTH Castle Hill Hospital 01482 875 875 East Riding Community Hospital 01482 88 66 00 Hull Royal Infirmary 01482 328 541 NHS Direct 111 HELP & ADVICE Age UK East Riding 01482 86 91 81 Alzheimers Society 01482 211 255 Alcohol & Drug Advisory Service 01482 32 06 06 Case Lifelink 01482 329 614 Case Training 01482 320 200 Citizens Advice Bureau 01482 224 608 Cruse Bereavement Care 01482 56 55 65 Dove House Hospice 01482 784 343 Hull Rape Crisis 01482 329 990 Mencap 01482 211 473 NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 RSPCA (Animal Home) 01482 341 331 Relate Hull & East Yorkshire 01482 329 621 Samaritans 01482 323 456 Survivors Hull & East Riding 01482 22 66 77 The Warren 01482 218 115 TRANSPORT Bus Information (EYMS) Beverley Community Lift National Rail Enquiries Humberside Airport Leeds/Bradford Airport P & O Ferries (Reservations)

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COUNCIL East Riding of Yorkshire Council 01482 39 39 39 Beverley Town Council 01482 87 40 96 Twitter: @fionadwyer • Facebook: Fiona Dwyer PR

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