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Editor’s note Welcome to the latest edition of BEVERLEYMAG and I hope you’re all well and enjoying the mild weather.

We have another great selection of articles and features inside for you to enjoy covering all sorts!

We have a fantastic food & drink section as always with great places to eat out and eat in or if you fancy doing it yourself we have a fantastic Scotch egg recipe for you to cook.

We have some interesting articles and features in this months magazine including information for tenants, insurance do’s and don’ts, Female Focus - which is packed with useful tips and advertisers.We also have our Wine News with Roy Woodcock, Travel with Marion Owen as well as local news stories and Gardening advice - where we look at plants that can move from indoors to outdoors. As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’ column.

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Educare Nursery upgrade extends high-quality early education for Beverley As the MP for Beverley and Holderness, the provision of high-quality education for all children in my constituency and at each level of the education system is of great importance to me.

capacity has increased to 110 children. A floor extension has also been introduced allowing for an additional room with sensory facilities demonstrating that inclusiveness is at the core of Educare’s mission.

I was delighted to visit Educare Nursery on Mill Lane with Minster and Woodmansey Councillor David Elvidge and Conservative candidates Peter Stevens and Paul Nickerson.

Early years education is crucial as it lays the foundations for a child’s future potential. I welcomed the Government’s 30-hour free childcare policy for 3-4-year olds as it will help my constituents with the financial burden of childcare and it will ensure that more children can benefit from early education.

This year marks Educare Nursery’s 20th birthday, and the visit was an opportunity to hear about the nursery’s redevelopment. I’m impressed by the achievements of the Managing Director, Mr David Whincup, as the nursery’s

It’s important that nurseries and local and national government work together to support a rich ecosystem of learning for pre-school children. Educare’s expansion will ensure that the Government’s policy is of maximum

benefit to my constituents, and I hope that it will inspire other local independent nurseries.

In the coming weeks, I will also be visiting Beverley Manor Nursery to hear about its successes and to learn more about the challenges faced by nurseries in my constituency.

You can contact me at: grahamstuartmp@parliament.uk or by writing a letter to: Office of Graham Stuart MP, 9 Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9AX. T: 01482 679684

DEEP BLUE CHIPS-IN WITH DREAM DISNEY TRIP Deep Blue Fish and Chip Shops have recently opened a number of shops in Yorkshire and are celebrating their introduction to the county by sending two families on a dream holiday to Disney World Florida. One lucky family can win the holiday by entering the competition by visiting one of the Deep Blue, Harpers or Scott’s Fish and Chip Shops. The other holiday has been generously donated to a family from Luddendenfoot in collaboration with the Yorkshire Children’s Trust.

11-year-old Jessie Wade-Rathbone has Cerebral Palsy which affects her both her legs and her right arm and means she uses a wheelchair. Jessie can’t wait to visit Disney World Florida and told us her favourite

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Disney film is the recently released Mary Poppins Returns.

Sarah, Jessie’s mum was keen to express her gratitude, ‘We are extremely grateful to Deep Blue Fish and Chips for their generosity and are all so excited for our holiday.’

Simon, the founder of the Yorkshire Children’s Trust, a small local charity who helped Deep Blue by selecting the family said, ‘Jessie and her family were one of the first we helped after setting up the charity and we could think of none more deserving than her to receive this incredible donation.’

James Low, the owner of Deep Blue Fish and Chip shops, is committed to building strong community links in Yorkshire and sees this as

the first initiative of many in an attempt to help local groups and charities, ‘We are delighted to be able to send Jessie and her family to Disney World and truly hope they enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

Fish and Chips is a classic national dish and as such, chip shops are an important part of the high street, so we want to make sure that Deep Blue plays a positive and active role in the Yorkshire community’.

Customers are also being given the opportunity to win a family trip to Disney World by visiting their local Deep Blue, Harpers or Scotts Fish and Chip shop and completing the entry form before the competition closes on 30th April 2019.

Yorkshire Children’s Trust www.yctrust.uk Deep Blue: 36-38 Lairgate, Beverley and 2 Southgate, Market Weighton

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Bishop Burton College Footballer Named England Captain in Prestigious Tournament A talented young footballer at Bishop Burton College is following in the footsteps of some of the biggest names in the history of the English game.

Levi Tarbotton, 17, has been named captain for England Schools in the Centenary Shield tournament.

The English Schools Football Association competition has previously been graced by the likes of Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs – helping propel them to football superstardom.

Centre back Levi, who is also captain of the college’s further education boy’s side, is hoping it will set him on the road to similar success in the future after being named in the 18-strong strong ahead of more than 2,000 other players across the country who took part in trials.

“I’d obviously like to make it as professional, so I just need to keep doing my best, put in some good performances and hopefully I’ll get spotted,” he said.

“Last year I represented the England Colleges team. I was selected for the college team again this year, as well as the England Schools team, and I had to pick one. I picked the schools team because I thought it was a better

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standard and likely to open a few more doors, and I hope that’s what it does.”

England are competing with Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland in the competition. Despite suffering a heart-breaking 1-0 defeat to an injury time goal in their first game against Wales, Levi was named man of the match and is still confident of success.

He said: “It was a fantastic experience – apart from getting beaten in the last minute! I really enjoyed it and there were a lot of scouts there. It was a proud moment to be named man of the match. Hopefully we can improve and bring the trophy back after the last game.”

Levi, who is a second year Business student from North Ferriby, joined the college through its football academy programme after being talent spotted playing for Humberside Schools Under 16s.

He says his game has developed hugely under the expert guidance of the coaches at Bishop Burton.

“I strongly put my progress down to my time at Bishop Burton College,” he said. “Before I came here I’d only

played for a Sunday league team. I hadn’t been at an academy.

“When the ball used to come to me I would just head it or kick it away. Coming here, training every day, playing on a Wednesday, recovering properly and everything – it has taught me an awful lot more about the game, especially with the coaches we have here.

They’ve really helped to improve me on the ball, in particular, which has made me a lot more confident.”

Head of Football at the College, James Bennett, said: “Levi has done tremendously well since joining the football academy.

“He has taken on board the advice given to him and that has helped

take him to another level, including achieving international honours two years in succession.

“We are proud of him and his development and I’m confident other players from the college will be just as successful in the future.”

England play Scotland next in the Centenary Shield, on March 22, followed by games against Northern Ireland on April 6th and Ireland on April 12th.

Bishop Burton College, which is the home of Hull City’s academy, runs a range of sports courses and academy teams.

For more information visit sport. bishopburton.ac.uk.

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15 ways you’re invalidating your insurance Fail to read the small print and your policy isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on

Buying insurance means buying peace of mind.

If anything unexpected happens to rock your finances or your family, you at least know that there’s a certain amount of protection in place to help you pick up the pieces again afterwards.

It’s the bill you pay for a service you hope you never have to use. When you do need to turn to it, you need to know you can trust the insurer to pay out quickly and without trying to find a way out.

Yet insurers are well within their rights to declare a policy invalid if you have failed to keep up your end of the deal.

And you might be surprised at just how many commonplace things you can do that mean you breach that contract and risk invalidating your cover.

So, from drinking too much by the pool to forgetting to mention your pricey jewellery, here are some of the mundane, easy mistakes you might make that could result in a financial disaster.

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Not every insurer pays out for home improvement catastrophes, so it’s a good idea to find out if they do before you get too drill-happy.

Leaving the keys for a friend

Many people will hide their keys on the property so that a cleaner or dog walker or plant waterer can get in. But if a burglar lets themselves in with keys that you left unsecured then your insurer may well refuse to foot the bill.

Failing to activate your alarm

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Arguably one of the most important insurance policies there is, but it’s all too easy to break your conditions if you don’t take the time to read the small print. Here are some ways you can wreck your cover.

Underestimating your value

Around 11 million UK households are not confident that they have valued their possessions correctly for home insurance or they have no insurance at all, according to the latest report from A-Plan Insurance.

It also found that 44 per cent of contents-insurance customers had not reviewed the high-value items they had in their home for the last five years, potentially leaving them dangerously underinsured.

Giving a value that is too low doesn’t just mean you can’t claim the full

value back, it can have an even greater impact on your payout.

For example, if your possessions are worth £40,000 but you have only insured £20,000, that does not mean you’d receive up to £20,000 if you had to claim. Many insurers would say that you only insured half your belongings and would therefore only pay out half.

So if you had to make a claim for £10,000 worth of damage but then the insurer discovered you had underestimated the total value of your possessions, they might only pay out £5,000 because you only had half the required cover.

DIY done badly

If you undertake a spot of DIY but you cause some serious damage, for example by drilling through a water pipe, you may not be covered.

Your insurance may reduce in cost if you have a burglar alarm or particularly good locks but that’s for a reason – it makes you less of a risk.

It’s really important to understand exactly when your insurer expects you to activate any security systems so that you don’t risk finding your cover is invalidated because you didn’t.

Read the insurance documents.

They may be dull but being bored is better than being broke.

Car insurance

You need to know what is expected of you to ensure your insurance will pay out. Some of your insurers’ expectations may be less obvious than others.

Modifying your vehicle

Whether it’s blacked out windows or new suspension, you need to let your insurer know about any changes you make to the vehicle – even if they are just cosmetic.

If you don’t then you could risk voiding your insurance entirely.

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What do you use your car for and does your insurer know? If you’ve said you use it for personal use only but actually you’re using it for business then this could leave you uninsured.

If you’ve claimed someone else is the main driver to bring down the cost of cover, when actually you are the main user then you could invalidate your cover. That’s called “fronting” and insurers are really clamping down on it.

Maybe you’ve said you typically do 6,000 miles but actually it’s 12,000 miles. Trying to save money by misleading the insurer just means you risk being left without cover when it really matters – when you make a claim.

That’s a very expensive way to save money.

Failing to protect your keys

We’ve all seen news stories of people leaving their engines running so their car defrosts, only for a thief to make off with their vehicle.

One of the worst things about those thefts is that the driver’s insurance is very unlikely to pay out. Keeping

your keys secure is a common requirement of car insurance so don’t risk your cover for the convenience of leaving your keys in the ignition.

Changing your job

Insurers price up car insurance based on risk and part of your risk is determined by your job. That’s why you have to state what you do on your application and why it can make a difference to your premiums.

So if you change jobs then it’s really important to let your insurer know or you could risk invalidating your cover.

Not cleaning your windscreen

If you’ve left frost or mud all over your windscreen you could be in trouble. Not only might the police issue you with a fine, but if you have an accident and your car is deemed to be in a dangerous condition then your policy could be invalidated.

Not using your garage

If you have told your insurer that you are parking your car in a garage then you really need to do so.

Parking on the street if you’ve stated that you’re using a garage or drive could leave you in difficulties if you need to make a claim.

Volunteering your wheels If you’re part of a volunteer organisation like a youth group and you’re regularly using your vehicle to give lifts and transport other volunteers then it’s a good idea to mention it to your insurer and make sure you’re still covered.

Travel insurance

Not locking away your valuables Many travel insurance policies will refuse to pay out if the insurer thinks you’ve failed to secure your property.

For example, if valuables are left unattended in your room and you haven’t secured them in a safe or deposit box then you may find you can’t claim if they go missing.

Doing something fun but dangerous

A holiday might be a great time to try new things but you may want to be sure that your insurance will protect you if you undertake them.

Activities like skiing and other winter sports are not typically covered by travel insurance and you will need to upgrade to a policy that does.

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activities like bungee jumping or jetskiing. Even activities like riding on a camel may not be insured by your policy so it’s essential you read the limitations before you decide that you really want to try a trek on an exotic animal.

Not getting your shots

Your travel insurance will protect you from the cost of needing medical treatment when you’re overseas but you still need to take steps to protect yourself.

That means getting the vaccinations you’re due before you travel. For now, before Brexit at least, it also means getting a European Health Insurance Card (for free) that entitles you to the same treatment within the EU that locals get.

Many insurers require you to have that and then they cover any additional medical costs.

Having a few too many

Relaxing on holiday is one thing but getting dangerously drunk or taking illegal drugs can be an easy way to invalidate your cover and increase the chances you’ll need it.

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House prices hold up better than forecast amid Brexit doubts There was a drop in March from February but Halifax says UK prices up year on year in first quarter.

UK house prices held up better than expected in March as supply constraints outweighed uncertainty over the Brexit process, according to figures from Halifax.

The high street lender said house prices rose by 3.2% in the three months to March compared with the same period last year. The increase, the fastest since August, was above the 2.3% annual rise predicted in a Reuters poll of economists.

The British housing market has been marked by volatility in recent months, with supply constraints sustaining prices, even though many buyers have been put off by uncertainty over Brexit’s potential effects on property values.

Russell Galley, a managing director at Halifax, said: “Industrywide figures show that the number of mortgages being approved remains around 40% below pre-financial crisis levels, and we know that lower levels of activity can lead to bigger price movements.”

Prices fell by 1.6% in March compared with February, when the more volatile monthly measure surged by a record 6%. However, the monthly fall still represented a less severe correction than the 2.4% expected by economists.

The average home costs £233,181, Halifax said, although that masks significant regional differences, with demand for expensive properties in London having slumped.

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from Nationwide, Britain’s biggest building society, showed London drove the first quarterly fall in house prices in seven years in England. However, outside the south-east of England, prices rose in every region.

Samuel Tombs, the chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said that while Halifax’s data pointed to a stronger market than other measures, “a sustained period

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of falling house prices still isn’t on the cards” because of low unemployment and relatively cheap mortgage rates.

British economists expect house prices to grow by 1.8% this year, according to the latest consensus forecasts collected by the Treasury. The Office for Budget Responsibility, which provides independent forecasts for the government, predicts house price inflation of 0.8% in 2019.

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How we can tackle insectarmageddon: ditch the pesticides and grow herbs to encourage bugs and insects into your garden as numbers dwindle

Reports of a steep decline in world insect numbers are worrying. Beverley gardeners can help to save lives.

This is insectarmageddon!

Bugs face catastrophic collapse! So declared the headlines above reports of a worrying decline in the number of insects worldwide.

Researchers predict that if this decline, recorded over 30 years, is allowed to continue, insects will be extinct in 100 years. Pesticide use, intensive agriculture and urbanisation are all blamed.

Beverlonians are partial to the lazy hum of the bee and the sight of a pretty butterfly. Our urban back gardens, balconies and windowsills might seem small fry in the fight to stop a global decline, but we can all help.

ones: greenfly and aphids.

Instead of getting out the spray bottle, plant penstemons to attract ladybirds and draw in hoverflies and lacewings by sowing dill, fennel or the delightful, uplifting daisy-like cosmos from mid-spring.

For a windowbox or pot, a dwarf cosmos variety such as Sonata or Antiquity will provide months of exuberant colour.

For borders Cosmos Sensation Mixed will give you a stunning chest-high cloud of pink, purple and white flowers for months if you keep deadheading.

Here are some simple ways to encourage insects into your outdoor space and do your bit for the bugs.

Bring on the butterflies and moths “Butterflies and moths are particularly vulnerable to extinction because their caterpillars are at the bottom of the food chain,” says Kate Bradbury, author of The Bumblebee Flies Anyway and Wildlife Gardening For Everyone and Everything.

Ditch the pesticides You don’t need pesticides. If you plant the right flowers you will encourage the “good” bugs hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds - that will eat the troublesome

Attract moths with scented honeysuckle or Beverley’s favourite climber, the smart, evergreen star jasmine (trachelospermum jasminoides) with its white scented flowers.

Moths are also attracted to the tobacco plant nicotiana alata (the only nicotiana with flower tubes short enough for native moths).

The elegantly acid “Lime Green” variety makes a smart choice for city pots.

Buddleia is a well-known magnet for butterflies, but too big for many urban spaces.

Try verbena bonariensis instead, or the perennial wallflower erysimum “Bowles Mauve” which can flower year round in very sheltered spots.

Clothe with climbers Every Beverley garden needs climbers to soften the boundaries and provide scent and shelter. And insects rather like them too.

“Ivy is the best option as you don’t need to train it,” says Bradbury, “but honeysuckle and clematis work well too.”

Pile it up Dead logs are a favourite refuge for beetles, wood lice and other insects. “Simply pile them up in a corner,” says Bradbury.

“If you can, partially bury the logs in the soil as this will provide a habitat for stag beetles.”

If no logs are at hand, just leave dead leaves and twiggy prunings in a pile.

On balconies or roof terraces, you can provide refuges for solitary bees by stuffing bundles of dead hollow stems such as alliums or bamboo into empty pots or crevices in the wall.

Bring in the bees Bees particularly like umbel flowers (those that look like umbrellas) such as ammi majus, orlaya

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grandiflora and fennel all of which bring grace and delicacy to urban gardens.

They are also highly partial to daisy-like blooms like rudbeckias, ox-eye daisy, asters, helenium and echinaceas, with their joyful dollops of colour.

If you have only a windowsill or balcony, grow Mediterranean herbs in pots, says Bradbury.

Thyme, oregano, rosemary, lavender, dill and sweet cicely are “easy, low-maintenance, provide flowers for pollinators and we get to use them too”.

Even small spaces could include an apple tree in a pot to provide blossom, bark for insects to shelter in and fruit for you too.

Choose a M27 rootstock, and a selffertile variety to ensure pollination such as Sunset, Red Windsor or Fiesta.

Hedge your bets If you have the space for a hedge, even a small one, to break up different areas of the garden then plant one.

Hedges make excellent habitats for wildlife, including insects.

The poet Pam Ayres recently tweeted pictures of her newly planted mixed native hedge to encourage bees and butterflies.

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Recipe: Smoked Haddock Scotch Duck Egg One of my favourite Easter picnic foods has to be a good Scotch egg.

It’s fitting that it was born as a travel snack from a posh grocers because, to this day, you’re most likely to encounter one in a motorway service station. This recipe will make that a thing of the past and have you creating your own in no time. These are great in a picnic hamper and equally as a starter, which will be sure to impress your guests.

Serves 6 Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 2–3 hrs Ingredients 500g smoked haddock 250g fresh haddock 4 pints milk Double cream 6 duck eggs 4 hen eggs Plain flour Bread crumbs 1 lemon (zest/juice) Flat leaf parsley 1 onion 2 bay leaves 3 cloves 1 tbsp white truffle oil 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 bunch asparagus Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt

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Method For the smoked haddock mousse Peel one onion, keeping the root intact and cut in half.

With one half, push the clove through the bay leaf and into the onion. Once done, drop your ‘studded onion’ into a thick bottom pan and cover with milk. Place your pan of milk onto a medium heat and gently bring to a simmer.

When the milk is simmering, place 250g of smoked haddock in the pan and poach gently for 10 to 15 minutes. When cooked, take out of the milk and leave to one side to cool.

While you wait for the haddock to cool, place 250g each of smoked and fresh haddock into a food processor and blitz until it has a smooth consistency. Add two egg whites, blitz for 10 seconds and then add 250ml of double cream and blitz until thoroughly mixed in with the haddock.

To cook the duck eggs Bring a pan of water up to the boil, add a pinch of salt, place the duck eggs into the water and cook for five minutes.

film and place into the seasoned flour. Fully coat the egg and pat off any excess flour, then submerge into the egg mix, followed by the bread crumbs.

Run under cold water and wait to cool.

Heat a pan of rapeseed oil to 180oC; deep fry your egg until a light golden brown colour and place into a preheated oven at 180oC for 10 to 15 minutes.

Once the egg is cool, crack the side of the egg and start to peel back the shell under running cold water.

Assemble the Scotch egg Lay out 30cm of cling film onto a clean work surface.

Roll some of the mousse into a circular shape about 4in in diameter and about 0.5cm thick over the cling film, then place the egg into the middle of the mousse and fold the cling film over the top of it, fully coating the egg with the mousse.

Roll tightly and place in the fridge for two hours, leaving it time to set.

While you’re waiting for your egg to set, place ó a cup of plain seasoned flour into a bowl, whisk two eggs and a splash of milk into a second bowl and one cup of bread crumbs in a third bowl.

Remove and place into a mixing bowl, then add half the juice of one lemon and a good pinch of freshly chopped parsley and mix all together.

Now the smoked haddock has After two hours, the egg should be cooled, flake it up and add to the a little firmer to touch. Carefully haddock mousse mix. unwrap the egg from the cling

Cooking the asparagus Snap the ends of the asparagus and place onto a hot griddle with olive oil, sea salt and ó the zest of one lemon.

Turn after three minutes and cook for a further three minutes.

White truffle mayonnaise Whisk together three tablespoons of mayonnaise and one tablespoon of truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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APRIL FRUIT Whether you fancy a warming crumble or more savoury dishes, rhubarb covers all the bases. It’s to die for when coupled with fresh mackerel or roast pork and can also be easily whipped into a batch of spiced chutney, which goes equally well with gammon.

VEGETABLES A tasty veggie appetiser is asparagus. Great fried, boiled or steamed, it’s well suited to risotto or fettuccine, or can simply be smothered in butter and freshly ground black pepper.

Broccoli is packed with nutrients and can be rustled up in any number of ways, be it as part of a roast, in a stir-fry or raw.

You can officially do away with the onslaught of roast potatoes and make way for some Jersey Royals, a much lighter alternative that will really get you in the mood for spring.

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colour, these little beauties will help jazz up your salads no end.

with lobster whether hot or c old, in a salad, soup or soufflé.

Speaking of which, lettuce and salad leaves will now be doing their thing too, paving the way for some lighter, healthier and more refreshing options for the forthcoming summer. A particularly peppery take on this is rocket, which is a rich source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C and can replace basil in pesto or make a bed for grilled fish and poultry.

The mild, sweet flavour of plaice is just as delicious. Unfortunately it is heavily overfished and can be quite pricey, but if you can find some that is sustainably sourced and don’t mind splashing out, you’ll be laughing.

You can even go under the sea for a touch of samphire. With its crisp texture and salty flavour, it grows in abundance on shorelines and can be treated in the same way as asparagus by being dipped in melted butter.

Finally, watercress will serve you well in game dishes, its mustardy flavour complementing the rich meat perfectly, as well as making for a wonderfully peppery soup.

FISH Cockles and crabs are the catch of the month in April. The former make for a popular seaside snack and go splendidly in a seafood pie, while the latter is up there

Much like langoustine, prawns are a joy to eat and dissect and are among the most versatile seafood around. Give them a whirl in a stir-fry, salad or fish pie, or get messy eating them by hand. Rich in oils and incredibly versatile is salmon, which is simply sumptuous when smoked with lemon juice or served as a classic dish such as salmon-en-croûte or salmon tart.

MEAT What wood pigeons lack in size, they more than make up for in flavour. Widely considered as the tastiest pigeon, two birds will make for a sizeable main course. While young ones are tender enough to be roasted, their older counterparts should ideally be braised or stewed to ensure they are equally enjoyable.

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examples in this month’s “best buys”. * Supermarket Aldi is set to increase its online range with more higher-priced wines on the back of strong growth. According to Aldi demand online has grown since launching an e-commerce platform three years ago. “We’re now more confident we can stretch the range online because of that maturity we’ve got and because we also have more data,” said Aldi buyer Mike James.

World of Wine Now then, it’s World Malbec Day on April 17, apparently. Who knew?

Well not me, for one, but then I have to say every day can be a Malbec day for me!

It’s regarded as one of “Big Six” red wine grapes, although it’s perhaps way down the pecking order within that exalted bunch.

Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, it was the grape responsible for the “black wine of Cahors” until a severe frost in the 1950s devastated crops.

Cahors is now more usually made from a blend of grapes and that has become one of the chief uses for Malbec in France - as a grape used in the blending process to provide colour and tannin.

The story in South America is quite different, however. In Chile, but more particularly Argentina, it has found fame and glory. More Malbec grapes are grown in Argentina than anywhere and it has become one of that country’s most celebrated exports.

Argentina produces some excellent single-varietal wines.

It’s Malbec is typically a medium to full-bodied red wine with relatively high tannin and alcohol levels - it’s common to see Malbecs above 14 per cent abv.

Aldi has also launched an English still wine for the first time, as the trend for crisp, crunchy, acidic wines gathers momentum, fuelled by last year’s long hot summer.

The wines are generally a dark, inky red colour, while on the palate it possesses ripe flavours of plums, dark cherry and blackberry which together give it a decidedly “jammy” character.

It’s definitely a red meat wine; not as heavy as a Cabernet but robust enough to match with the heartiest dishes. Consider giving Malbec a go with any of your favourite beef, game, lamb, chilli, stews, mushrooms, sausage, and barbecue sauces.

It has added an exclusive signature white Bacchus-Pinot Blanc blend from Lyme Bay Winery into its Exquisite Collection, which became available for the first time from the middle of last month. The 48 per cent Bacchus, 26 per cent Pinot Blanc, nine per cent Solaris and 17 per cent other varietal blend comes of the back of a new partnership with the innovative Axminster-based winery, and made in collaboration with Lyme Bay’s head winemaker Liam Idzikowski.

And yes, like in France, it will also be an important constituent of a red wine blend, often used to give that richness of colour, but look hard enough and you might even find rose, sparkling and dessert versions.

Aldi buyer Mike James has said that last summer’s scorching summer made it the year “to make a go of it” with English still wine, adding that it tapped into the growing demand for crisp, crunchy white wines and rosés, which had gained momentum over the summer.

Try a Malbec and hopefully you’ll agree with me that it’s an easy to drink red wine, with or without food. Some people love to call Malbec a working man’s Merlot, as the wine has many of the same characteristics that make Merlot easy to drink, with an added spice and acidity. I’ve included some

“It was almost a manifestation that the trend was there already, customers were already moving on to that style of wine, so the great summer was all about that impetus. To crack on with that, we’ve thrown caution to the wind but even if it’s a grey day (like

today) for the rest of the summer, customer’s palate are now tuned that style of wine,” he said.

“Customers are having fewer preconceptions and less barriers to purchase, and thinking ‘I’ll give this a go, and if I like it, I’ll buy it again’. Those seafood wines are really what people are after, so there are a lot on those types of styles.”

James said the team had therefore “bigged up” the range with that style, adding a number of Galician whites including an Albanta Albarino 2018 (rrp: £7.99) and some “exciting” whites from Portugal, including Animus Vinho Verde 2018 (rrp: £4.79) and a single variety Avesso from producer The Wine Foundry (rrp: £6.49) Picpoul de Pinet and Exquisite Collection Muscadet (rrp: £5.69).

“Hopefully what Aldi does well is bring the right wines to markets but not necessarily your go-to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, something a bit different,” he explained.

The supermarket has also extended its range of rose – which James said was “massive last year”, particularly those in the popular Cote de Provence style, and a number of Portuguese reds.

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Blow to low carb diet as landmark study finds high fibre cuts heart disease risk

Review commissioned by WHO says fibre in ‘good’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread and oats has protective effect Eating more fibre, found in wholegrain cereals, pasta and bread as well as nuts and pulses, will cut people’s chances of heart disease and early death, according to a landmark review commissioned by the World HealthOrganization.

health outcomes and should form part of public health policy”.

But only 9% of the UK population eat the large amounts of fibre outlined in the paper, he said, and “public health bodies face considerable challenges altering intake at the population level”.

The authors of the review, which will inform forthcoming WHO guidelines, say their findings are good news – but incompatible with fashionable low-carb diets.

The research is led by Prof Jim Mann’s team at the University of Otago in New Zealand, who also carried out the major review that informed WHO guidance on curbing sugar in the diet, leading to sugar taxes around the world.

Sugar is a “bad” carbohydrate, but fibre is found in “good” carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread and oat-based muesli.

However, the overwhelming backlash against sugar has led to popular diets that reject carbohydrates, including the fibrous sort that can, say the scientists, save lives.

Mann told the Guardian that the research “does contribute to the debate considerably. Here we have got very strong evidence that a high-fibre diet, which for the majority of people is at least high-ish in carbohydrates, has an enormous protective effect – a wide range of diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer benefit from a high-carbohydrate diet.”

But he said it would not end the “diet wars”, because there were so many vested interests involved. “It’s twofold. There is the commercial vested interest, which there is an enormous amount of from chefs and celebrity chefs and so on. And there is also the professional vested interest.” This included some doctors and scientists, he said.

The review found that we should be eating at least 25g to 29g of fibre a day, with indications that over 30g is even better. Most people in the world manage less than 20g.

Among those who ate the most fibre, the analysis found a 15-30% reduction in deaths from all causes,

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as well as those related to the heart, compared with those eating the least fibre.

Coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer were reduced by 16-24%. The results mean 13 fewer deaths and six fewer cases of coronary heart disease for every 1,000 people who eat high-fibre foods compared with those who do not.

Minimally processed fibrous foods can also help people lose weight.

“The randomised controlled trials involving an increase in the intake of whole grains showed reduction in body weight and cholesterol,” says the paper published in the Lancet medical journal.

“Fibre-rich whole foods that require chewing and retain much of their structure in the gut increase satiety and help weight control and can favourably influence lipid and glucose levels,” said Mann.

It was very difficult to have high levels of fibre on a lowcarbohydrate diet unless you took fibre supplements, said Mann.

And “there isn’t the huge body of evidence that we’re talking about” for supplements being beneficial, he said, adding that “it’s pretty well impossible” to get enough fibre from fruit and vegetables alone.

John Cummings, emeritus professor of experimental gastroenterology at the University of Dundee, one of the authors, said the study was of huge importance and the

conclusions should not be thought of as “just a fad”.

“This is the end of 50 years of researching dietary fibre. It is a defining moment,” he said. The research brings together population epidemiological studies and feeding studies and, he said, “we now know that fibre does things in the body which give us a credible explanation for how this works”.

“We need to get this written in stone and part of people’s lives.”

The review found only limited evidence that diets with a low glycaemic index and low glycaemic load protected people against stroke and type 2 diabetes. Glycaemic load is a measure of how much a food will raise blood glucose levels after eating it. Low GI foods may also contain added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium, say the scientists, which makes the link less clear.

The researchers investigated 185 observational studies containing data that related to 135m person years, as well as 58 clinical trials involving 4,635 adults. For every 8g increase in dietary fibre eaten per day, total deaths and incidences of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer decreased by 5-27%. Protection against stroke and breast cancer also increased.

In a comment piece in the Lancet, Prof Gary Frost from Imperial College London said the analysis “provides compelling evidence that dietary fibre and whole grain are major determinants of numerous

Other scientists backed the findings and said the public should eat more fibre. “It is a concern that the fibre consumption in the UK is on average, currently much less than [30g a day]. It is also worrying that otherwise healthy consumers who try to follow popular diets low in carbohydrate will find it very difficult to achieve a healthy level of fibre intake,” said Dr Ian Johnson, emeritus fellow at the Quadram Institute Bioscience.

Prof Nita Forouhi of Cambridge University’s MRC epidemiology unit said the findings “do imply that, though increasingly popular in the community at large, any dietary regimes that recommend very lowcarbohydrate diets should consider the opportunity cost of missing out on fibre from whole grains”.

When it came to carbohydrates, she said, “the quality matters very much, over and above the debate on quantity. Wholegrain foods are typically high in fibre, and this research provides further evidence to highlight their importance and support a shift in our diets from processed and refined foods in the food supply chain towards more fibre-rich wholegrain foods.”

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Spring Cleaning: Five guaranteed ways to make your home less toxic to live in.

We are surrounded by chemicals – in food and drink, cleaning products, household items and furnishings. Here’s how to reduce household pollution...

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in their bodies through continuous exposure – Tamara Galloway, a professor of ecotoxicology at the University of Exeter, says avoiding heavily processed and packaged food can help to limit exposure.

Breastfeeding or buying baby bottles with a BPA-free label are also among her recommendations.

Cleaning products, cooking, candles and building materials all contribute to pollution inside our homes.

The British Lung Foundation (BLF) recommends choosing fragrancefree cleaning products and using solid or liquid products when possible, rather than sprays. It also advises opening windows or skylights, especially when cooking or showering, and avoiding the use of several candles or incense sticks in a small room such as a bathroom.

As outdoor pollution can also travel into the home, the BLF also suggests keeping windows closed when Defra’s Daily Air Quality Index is high.

Make your own cleaning products

Cut down on plastic

The synthetic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) is found in many plastic products and can be ingested or absorbed through skin contact,

potentially disrupting the endocrine system. Ninety-five percent of adults are thought to have traces of BPA

The author of All You Need is Less: A Guilt-Free Guide to Eco-Friendly Living and Stress-Free Simplicity, Madeleine Somerville, says soap, baking soda and vinegar are all you need to make your own cleaning sprays. She recommends filling a spray bottle with hot water, leaving a few inches at the top, before adding a ¼ cup of white vinegar, 2 tbsp of eco-friendly washing-up liquid and an optional 1tbsp of borax.

Reduce dust and tackle any damp or mould

A 2016 US study identified 45 toxic chemicals in indoor dust, including phthalates, flame retardants and phenols. “Because indoor dust contains chemicals from a wide variety of products, it is like a parking lot for chemicals in the home,” wrote Veena Singla, coauthor of the study from the Natural Resources Defense Council in California. Simple steps to reduce exposure include washing hands with plain soap and water, keeping household dust to a minimum by dusting with a damp cloth and using a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air (Hepa) filter.

Damp and mould can also affect your immune system, as well as increase the chance of respiratory

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problems. Preventing the build-up of condensation is key, says the NHS, though mould be must removed carefully so as not to release spores.

Consider your paint choices

As well as the fumes and chemicals given out during painting, freshly decorated walls can continue to pollute long after they are dry. Paint labelled “ecofriendly” or “natural” due to its lowered levels of volatile organic compound (VOC) are not necessarily “green”, wrote interior design journalist Katherine Sorrell.

Among her recommendations are Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, Aglaia, Biofa, Earthborn and Ecos Organic Paints.

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ASK THE EXPERT Kitchen design director Lynne McBride answers your burning questions.

How do I plan my kitchen?

Breaking the planning process into 4 manageable steps will make the process easier.

1. Assess your needs for the kitchen. Do you need seating? How do you use your kitchen? What is important to you?

2. Be inspired. Gather ideas you like from online, magazines and visiting showrooms.

3. Consult a kitchen designer. There is a big difference between a kitchen designer and a kitchen sales person. Make sure you have a qualified and experienced designer to make your process easy and enjoyable and give you a wow space.

4. Set a realistic budget. Your kitchen designer can help you with this.

How do I choose the right company and how can I tell the quality of the product they offer?

You will get a feel for a company by visiting the showroom. It is important that you can work with the designer as you will be making lots of decisions and need to have a rapport with them. Good designers will give you the time you need and produce quality visuals for you to view. There are a range of products on the market and it is like buying a car. The best quality products are rigidly built in the factory and are bespokely made for you.

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I’m a very indecisive person - How can I help myself get focused when planning?

Start with the basics. Think about what colours and style you like eg do you like handled, handleless or a classic painter shaker. Is it modern or contemporary that you are looking for? It also helps to think about kitchens you have seen or your friends and families kitchens and what worked well in those kitchens.

This will also help you find out what is important to you.

We are building a house, how early should I be planning the kitchen?

As soon as you have the plans it is a good idea to get the kitchen drawn up by a designer. This will show you the space/layout and also check that it is what you are expecting. There is then time for any changes if required before the build starts. It will also give you the electrical and plumbing plans that make the process of getting your supplies in the correct location easier.

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A kitchen on average takes 2 weeks to fit including the rip out to the final fit.

This is quite a complex process and involves lots of different trades people.

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1. Do I need electrics and plumbing to the hot tub?

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We also have the inflatable hot tubs that are perfect for a party which are £395 including chemicals.

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2. Do you need special flooring to put the hot tub onto?

You do not need special flooring for a hot tub. A site visit would assess whether the surface you have down is appropriate. As long as it is a solid level base and not onto direct grass the surface would be perfect.

free service for you to bring in some of the water from the tub and we use our detailed water tester to tell you what is wrong and what is required.

We also offer a range of service plans including monthly and weekly if you would prefer to hand over the responsibility to us.

5. How much does a hot tub cost to run?

We only sell hot tubs from America and Canada. These are the best insulted tubs. If you buy a tub that is made in other parts of the world the running costs can be substantially higher. Our tubs have an average running cost including heating (electric) and chemicals of £1 per day.

The tub is left on once at temperature as the tub is so well insulated in its shell and also in the cover.

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House & Home

Private tenant rights: what is your landlord’s responsibility around access, repairs and evictions?

High property costs have resulted in more people having to rent for longer, which is why it is vital that you know your rights as a private tenant. If you have ever had trouble with an errant landlord, you are not alone. We’ve examined the fine print to help you stay informed and covered for all eventualities.

Who is responsible for repairs?

Your landlord is responsible for most repairs in your home but is only obliged to address the problem once they become aware of it, so it is vital tenants inform their landlord as soon as they themselves become aware of an issue.

Responsibilities include repairs to: l Heating and hot water l Boilers and gas pipes l The structure and exterior of the property, including walls, stairs, roof, windows, external doors and banisters l Common areas, such as entrance halls and stairways l Electrical wiring l Ventilation and chimneys If redecoration is required after repairs have occurred, your landlord is also responsible for this. Even if your tenancy agreement does not explicitly state what repairs your landlord is responsible for, they are responsible for such repairs.

Your landlord must also deal with issues such as damp and mould, mice, rats and other pests.

If you, your family or guests cause any damage to the property, you are responsible for fixing this, along with any minor repairs.

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Landlords are also required to install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. If your landlord refuses to do this, you can contact your local council, which can issue a notice instructing a landlord to comply within 28 days. If they fail to do so, the landlord could face a fine of up to £5,000.

Should a landlord notify me before entering my property?

Tenants are entitled to “quiet enjoyment” of a property without unnecessary interference. This means that if a landlord wants to gain access to your home, they should give you at least 24 hours’ notice and visit at a reasonable time of day. The exception to this rule is in the case of an emergency when they need urgent access. A landlord should not enter your home without your permission.

Terminating the contract and vacating the property Most tenancy agreements are assured shorthold tenancies that begin with a fixed term, such as 12 months. These can be extended to create further fixed-term tenancies.

Your tenancy agreement should state how much notice you are required to give before you can leave your property.

Renters can only end their fixed-term tenancy early if: A) they have a break clause in their tenancy; or B) the landlord agrees to end the tenancy early, known as early surrender. If these options are unavailable, a tenant is responsible for paying the entirety of their rental fixed-term tenancy.

If you’re on a rolling tenancy – paying rent on either a week-by-week or

month-by-month basis – you need to give at least 28 days’ or a month’s notice to your landlord.

If your landlord wants you to leave at the end of a fixed-term tenancy, they must give you notice. If you have an assured shorthold tenancy, you should be given at least two months’ notice.

‘Legal’ eviction If your landlord wants you to leave, different rules apply depending on the kind of tenancy agreement you have. Regardless of this, they must supply you with “notice to quit”.

This is a formal document ordering a tenant to leave a property. It may also contain other relevant information, such as the date a tenant is expected to leave by, details of any unpaid rent or problems that need rectifying, plus information about who the property should be surrendered to.

If you have a fixed-term assured shorthold tenancy – a tenancy which runs for a fixed amount of time – you can only be evicted if you breach a term in the tenancy agreement, such as not paying rent or damaging the property, unless there is a break clause in your agreement.

In such an instance, a Section 8 notice will be issued. A landlord can give between two weeks’ and two months’ notice depending on the terms broken.

If the eviction notice is prompted by antisocial behaviour, this can take effect after one month, 14 days or even immediately.

Tenants with a periodic assured shorthold tenancy – a tenancy with no fixed end date which runs on a week-by-week or month-by-month basis – should also be issued with “notice to quit”.

This notice must end on the first or last day of a rental period and be for a minimum of four weeks or one month, depending on how frequently you pay rent.

If you refuse to leave at the end of the notice period, your landlord can request a possession order through the courts, which gives them the right to evict you and “take possession” of the property.

Illegal eviction If a landlord tries to evict you without following the correct legal procedures, it can constitute a criminal offence.

The following examples represent illegal eviction: l Stops you from accessing parts of your home l Changes the locks while you’re away l Forces you to leave by threatening or harassing you l Physically throws you out If you believe you have been illegally evicted, you can: l Get legal advice to check that you have been evicted illegally (Citizens Advice or Shelter both offer this) l Contact the police l Contact your council’s tenancy relations officer or housing team

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Rebekah’s

Beauty Box Whether your routine is brimming with lotions and potions or consists of a quick swipe of a wipe, most of us could take better care of our skin.

With warmer weather on its way, now’s a great time to get skin savvy.

I’m obsessed with skincare and believe that a lot of (even the scariest) skin complaints can be solved – or at least improved – by the right products. However, everybody is different, and just because one person can’t stop raving about a product, doesn’t mean it will necessarily work for you. Genes, environment and diet play huge roles in how our skin behaves, and I would always recommend consulting a doctor for major complaints first.

skin, any products you apply, like serums and moisturisers, will have to fight their way through to have any effect.

“Getting your basics down is key” Starting with a scrub, I love something gentle enough to use every day like Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Gentle (£55, Space NK). For a real polish, try the Intensive Exfoliating Treatment from the same range (from, £21, Space NK). Or pop to Boots and grab Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub (£4.97), a 3-in-1 micro exfoliant with glycolic and salicylic acids to brighten and renew.

Getting your basics down is key, and a tip I learned recently in my skincare journey is how important it is to exfoliate. Without gently buffing off the dull old top layer of

On days you’re not exfoliating, start out with a good cleanser. It’s up to you whether you prefer a liquid face wash, mousse, balm or cream: personally, I love a balm or oil.

Evolve Beauty Gentle Cleansing Melt (£12, John Lewis) is soothing and nourishing; a vegan product

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that turns to a creamy milk on meeting water, and the Sanctuary Spa Ultimate Cleansing Oil (£12, Boots) is a product I always return to.

Serum can feel like a pointless step; it soaks in so quickly and can feel a bit ‘nothingy’.

In fact, it acts as a superconcentrated drink for the skin, packing goodies in to work hard as we sleep or go about our day.

The Ordinary, by Deciem, is a budgetfriendly range, with ingredients simplified to match needs. I love the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (£5.90, deciem.com), a mix of varying molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin. For hormonal skin prone to cystic breakouts, Murad’s Advanced Blemish & Wrinkle Reducer (£49.50, murad.co.uk) helps minimise fine lines and wrinkles, while reducing breakouts, and has been my skincare crutch

since suffering with breakout woes in my late 20s. New from Murad, the Revitalixir Recovery Serum (£70) is ideal for reducing stressinduced dullness, dehydration and wrinkles.

Finally, follow with a moisturiser. My favourite is Murad Age-Balancing Moisture SPF30 (£65), in part because of the inclusion of SPF for protecting the skin from harmful UV rays. I’m sure it’s sure one of the reasons I still (occasionally) get ID’d when buying beer!

If your moisturiser isn’t packing protectant, consider adding an SPF on top, like Murad’s City Skin Broad Spectrum SPF50 (£60), or ARK Skin Protector SPF30 Primer (£36, feelunique.com), which acts as a daily defence and a base for perfectly airbrushed make-up.

Pick of the Month

MAKE-UP I’m a big fan of Glossier and the recently-launched Play range of colourful make-up for creative looks has me hooked.

I’m hankering for The Playground set (£53), which offers a £13 saving for one of each, including Colour slide eye pencil, Glitter Gelee and Niteshine highlighter concentrate.

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Top 3 celebrity treats!

So what are the weird and wonderful beauty treats celebs can’t do without?

Fresh Hair Salon Celebrates its 3rd Birthday!

Local hair salon, Fresh Hair, situated on Railway Street in Beverley, is celebrating its 3rd Birthday this month.

On entering the salon the first thing you notice is the bright and fresh surroundings and the friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

The business is the brainchild of business partners Janette and Angela, who along with their team (which includes, Emma, Simone, Georgina and Jade), have many years of experience within the

hairdressing field. They have all worked hard to offer a unique and individual service tailored to each client and work with clients every step of the way to create their desired look. So whatever style you are looking for, they can help you to achieve it!

The salon covers all aspects of hairdressing from a basic trim, to perms, colouring and highlights, and even hair extensions and caters for woman, men and children.

Open from Tuesday through to Saturday, you can contact Fresh Hair on: 01482 870875

1 Japanese Nightingale Facial – it is reported that Victoria Beckham is a big fan of this skin ‘treat’ in which the droppings from the Japanese Nightingale are mixed with bran and applied to the skin. It’s said to be excellent for treating acne scarring and discolouration of the skin.

2 24-Carat Gold Liquid Facial – a favourite of the Victoria’s Secrets models, it’s said to free the skin of impurities, increase oxygenation and slow down collagen depletion, resulting in a more youthful complexion. And with a price tag in the region of £1000, it certainly lives up to its name.

3 The Vampire Facial fortunately, this isn’t gory as it sounds. Both Refaeli and Kim K have this acial recently, which involves drawing blood the arm which is then spun in a centrifuge separate the platelets before being put onto skin with acupuncturestyle needles. The results are said to be outstanding: fingers crossed us mere mortals get to try it soon...

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The Beauty Loft opens in Beverley Wander down Ladygate and you will see a new business has opened within number 21, “The Beauty Loft”.

Salon owner, Kelly HewetsonBrown has created a shabby chic boutique for her clients to relax in as they experience a variety of services. Microblading, manicures, deluxe manicures, gel polish and spray tans are the current offerings, but there’s more to come with dermaplaning (a manual exfoliation

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technique) just one of Kelly’s pending additions.

The award winning Fake Bake supply the spray tan products, with Brillbird, a luxury nail product brand, Kelly’s choice for her gel polish and design services.

Contact Kelly on 07759 405846 to arrange your appointment.

For the latest updates, keep an eye on @TheBeautyLoftBeverley on Facebook, or the_beauty_loft_ beverley on Instagram, or simply pop in.

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The ART of Contouring Ever wondered why your make up is not as perfect as Hollywood’s royalty. Why they picture so flawlessly perfect.

Well the secret lies in the hands of their make up artists, it’s facial contouring!

Facial Contouring is the oldest trick in “the looking effortlessly fabulous” book. The idea is to highlight where the light would normally hit your face, your nose bridge, you cheek bones, your temples and your jaw lines.

BENEFITS OF FACIAL CONTOURING

• Thin down a rounded face.

• Soften a square face.

• Define your cheekbones.

• Narrow a large or wide shape nose.

• Define your jawline.

• Create fuller lips.

• Lift saggy eyes.

• Minimize a large forehead or receding hairline.

• Make your eyes look bigger.

HOW TO CONTOUR?

l Start by cleansing and moisturising your face. l Use a foundation that matches your skin tone and apply it evenly to your face and neck. l Use a two shades darker foundation on your eye crease bones, your lower cheekbones and your jaw line. l Blend the lines with a foundation sponge very well and make sure all the lines disappeared.

l Now use the highlighting technique according to your face shape:

OVAL FACE: You do not need

to contour; your face shape is symmetrical. The good thing is you can experiment as most make up trends work on your face shape.

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cheeks to minimize your face width.

Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre to your face.

RECTANGULAR FACE: Contour

the corners of both sides of your forehead and across the hairline.

Contour your jaw blending up to the bottom of your ear. Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.

OBLONG FACE: Contour across

the lower section of your chin to shorten your face length. Blush the apples of your cheeks to widen your face.

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HEART FACE: Contour the temples and cheeks to diminish the width of your upper face. Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.

TRIANGLE FACE: Contour on the

jawline and cheeks to minimize the width.

Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.

SQUARE FACE: Contour on the corners of either side of your forehead. Contour on either side of your jaw blending up to the bottom of your ear. Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.

ROUND FACE: Contour to your

temples, cheeks and jawline to create an illusion of an oval.

Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.

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After 13 years in the industry, when Jade Noble was due to return to work after her maternity leave last summer, she decided she wanted to improve the future for her daughter. After a lot of thought, determination and amazing support from her family she decided Flourish Hairdressing needed to open and Beverley was missing a calm, homely salon experience where the clients journey is slowed down to give them the time they deserve and expect. Offering all aspects of hairdressing using L’Oréal and Balmain, Jade also wanted to be able to offer beauty treatments alongside Flourish, when she met Rebecca Dooley in

autumn she knew there was nobody better to begin this journey with. Rebecca, who has a BA honours degree in specialist makeup and prides herself in makeup and advanced lash extension techniques, also offers a large range of beauty treatments from OPI manicures to Dermalogia facials that are all tailored to each individual.

After 10 years experience, Rebecca is equally determined to make sure the client experience is second to none.

Together Jade and Rebecca look forward to an exciting future and would also like to welcome Sara Parkinson, who is joining the team at Flourish hairdressing this month.

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East Riding Theatre: Spring Production celebrates Beryl Burton...

The greatest woman on two wheels…ever!

MV Syntan’s 70th Birthday Celebration On Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of April, there will be a celebration of Syntan’s70th birthday, from 10.0 am to 4.0 pm on both days.

The event will be opened by the Mayor, and takes place on Beverley Beck along with other vessels, including sail barges The Beverley Barge Preservation Society has three vessels, Syntan, Sun and Mermaid.

Syntan was built in 1949 by J R Hepworth at Paull, on the Humber estuary.

She was the last barge to be built for Richard Hodgson who were Tanners in Beverley, and had a fleet of sixteen barges.

As a working barge she carried hides, nuts, and chemicals for the tanning industry as well as general cargo. Now fully restored to a very high standard, Syntan is a floating museum, community resource, and occasionally winds her way down the river Hull into the estuary

The play tells the remarkable story of Yorkshire cyclist Beryl Burton, using a great dollop of Northern wit to bring to life the incredible and inspirational achievements of an ordinary Yorkshire mum.

Director Marieke Audsley says ‘I’m thrilled to be directing Maxine Peake’s exquisite play about the exceptional Beryl Burton. Beryl’s story is truly inspirational. It will be a delight to share this fascinating, funny, moving and uplifting celebration of a legend with audiences in Beverley.’

25th April – 18th May 7:30 pm & 2:30 pm Box Office 01482 874050 • www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk

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Entertainment and amenities over the two days include music and dancers, a bar, charity and craft stalls, refreshments aboard the society’s MV Sun, boat trips down the beck on MV Mermaid, raffle etc. A number of the vessels, including Syntan, will be open to the public each day. ‘Beverley beck is definitely the place to be, on the weekend of theb13th and 14th of April.’

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Bygone Beverley - In association with the East Riding Archive

RACES REVISITED The racing season at Beverley is once more upon us, with more race dates due later this month. Horse racing has always been a sophisticated affair, and if anything it has become more so with the passage of time. It is a chance for people to dress up in all their finery and enjoy the thrilling atmosphere of the race – for some, the dressing up is perhaps more important than the racing!

Some of the records we hold in East Riding Archives show that the spirit of horse racing generally remains the same, and people enjoyed the spectacle on an equally grand scale then as we do now, though it would perhaps have cost you more. For example, a race programme for 13th June 1902 shows that a gentleman could gain admission to the Grandstand for a mere 10 shillings, however in today’s money this would be the equivalent of around £28.50.

Nowadays, admission to the Grandstand is less than half of

that price. Ladies’ admission costs were closer to modern prices with 4 shillings being the fee (around £11.40 in today’s money). Of course, the biggest difference here is that ladies are no longer charged separate admission fees to gentlemen, although they do enjoy the privilege of a ‘Ladies Day’.

A photograph from the archives also hints at how the racecourse has changed over the last century. The image, from around 1911, shows the old Grandstand enclosure which, though resplendent, is significantly smaller than the one we see today. Also, in the foreground of the picture is a group of schoolboys, who appear to be on some form of outing.

We think this may be a photograph of a ceremony on Empire Day 1911. One would assume that the schoolboys weren’t there to place any bets as that would imply local schools were condoning gambling during this time, which seems very unlikely!

To consult historic records at East Riding Archives, visit the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley, or call (01482) 392790 for details.

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Travel

Cruise from Hull MARION OWEN 2020…

It is nice to hop on board your cruise in Hull and next year we have a choice of two ships the Marco Polo & the Astoria.

Our position in the UK favours travelling north hence itineraries are somewhat similar, but when taking a closer look for example the Hidden Baltic offers a completely different slant on the normal ports of call when cruising the Baltic Sea. The programme launched at the end of December 2018 with a buy 1 get 1 FREE offer and I am delighted to say this offer has been extended until the end of April.

During the summer Marco Polo has four sailings departing from the port of Hull:26 July 14 nights - The Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg 09 August 8 nights - Summertime Fjordland 17 August 12 nights - Iceland, Land of Ice & Fire 29 August 1 night - Bank Holiday taster cruise Autumn brings the return of the Astoria for 3 sailings:27 September 12 nights - Hidden Baltic This itinerary offers something different. Ports of call include, Kalundborg, Warnamunde, Ronne, Visby, Riga, Klaipeda, Gdansk & Aalborg.

09 October 9 nights - Autumn Fjordland 18 October 13 nights - Norway & the land of the Northern Lights.

Cruise & Maritime also sail from 11 other ports around the UK. Liverpool offers the option to sail South whilst Newcastle offers Northern cruising but on the Magellan which is a larger ship than those sailing from HULL and earlier in the year. Transport from your door is always an option - ask for details.

As with all cruises your meals and entertainment on board are included in your fare. Book early for these sailings and you only pay 1 fare and the 2nd goes free when sharing a twin cabin. This bargain offer is due to finish on 30th April.

You will definitely not go hungry on board. There is a choice of dining either formally at your designated table (1st & 2nd sitting) or should you prefer a buffet you can choose to eat in the casual restaurant on board. There is the option to add on a drinks and tips package which works out very well, you will definitely be in pocket after 3 drinks within the day.

This can easily be consumed with wine during lunch or dinner.

The cabins range from inside without any natural daylight which are the cheapest accommodation on board to the most expensive an elegant suite with a large sitting area. All cabins have ensuite facilities and ample storage for your luggage.

Cruising from Hull offers a relaxing atmosphere for adults only. This is also a great introduction to cruising for first timers. Embarking so close to home is wonderful not only is it easy but it cuts down on travelling costs too.

With good support on these cruises the number of sailings from our very own port of Hull seems to be increasing yearly.

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Antiques - In association with the David Duggleby Auctioneers

They’re interesting, decorative and even tell you what the weather’s going to do!

Accurate weather forecasting can be difficult even today when dedicated specialists have at their disposal the most sophisticated equipment.

market and there is a good demand for them.

So what are we going to have to pay for our barometer? Being older and rarer mercury barometers usually fetch better prices than the aneroid type. A stick barometer of good quality, dating from the 18th century is going to be expensive £1000 or more. Even a fairly plain Victorian stick barometer will fetch over £300. Antique wheel – or banjo – barometers can now be picked up for £50 - £150 depending on quality and condition.

For our ancestors, who had not a single scientific instrument to help, it must have been a complete nightmare.

Aneroid barometers will usually make less, but having said that some very fine aneroid barometers were produced in the 19th century and they can make a good price.

Also in this part of the world – thanks to a once huge Humber and east Coast trawling fleet – we see quite a lot of ships’ brass cased barometers and they can also create a lot of interest, particularly if they can be linked to a particular ship.

So the discovery in the 17th century of the fact that variations in air pressure can be used to predict the weather, a finding which led to the invention of the barometer, was a breakthrough of major importance.

Thirty inches of mercury in a tube are needed to measure changes in atmospheric pressure so the earliest versions were long and thin – stick barometers – in which the mercury moves up and down a glass tube, the level indicating fair, wet, windy or stormy weather.

The big drawback with the stick barometer was the fact that it was not really portable, in particular it was not possible to have a stick barometer which stayed more or less upright on a ship – it is a fair bet that on a stormy passage almost the first thing to get smashed up would have been the barometer.

The first wheel barometer – in which a pointer moved around a dial – was invented as early as 1680, although it was to be the end of the 18th century before it became truly accurate. It still depended on a reservoir of mercury and a glass tube, but a system of cords and pulleys were linked to it to move the pointer.

From a buyer’s point of view the steady flow of antique barometers on to the market means that you can afford to be choosy in terms of type, age and condition. The advice to buyers has to be to look around, rather than jumping in and buying the first that comes up for sale.

The 19th century saw another major breakthrough with the invention of the aneroid barometer, which works through air pressure operating on a vacuum rather than a column of mercury. This meant that it was possible to produce barometers which were small, accurate and portable.

in the 18th century they became fashionable furnishing pieces in the homes of the wealthy and that led to the creation of some very fine and attractive pieces by such makers as Daniel Quare (early 18th century), John Russell (late 18th century) and Peter Dolland (early 19th century).

To begin with barometers were seen as scientific instruments, but

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Ideally you would wish to acquire one which is in full working order, that you can literally hang on the wall when you get home. However, they can be repaired by specialists, so if you come across a particularly old or attractive example the fact that the mechanism is broken does not mean that it is a write-off.

Repair is certainly worth doing because when all said a and done barometers are not just decorative objects, they have a useful function and they should be working.

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ARENA TOUR 2019 SHEFFIELD - FlyDSA ARENA on Saturday 11th May 2019 “Scales the peaks of sublime silliness….Delightful ****” Brian Logan, The Guardian The Larks in Transit tour is a compendium of travellers’ tales and the general shenanigans of twenty years as a travelling comedian.

With musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, he fashions a symphony from a ringtone, tells the real story of Old McDonald, and a re-imagines the Stars and Stripes.

Two decades of touring larks from a comic described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘the brainiest comic of his generation’.

“Lines so finely formed that you want to frame them and hang them in your loo” – Dominic Maxwell, The Times Tickets for Sheffield are on sale now priced £39.20 (including booking fee).

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ABSOLUTE BOWIE (50 Years of Bowie) play WAKEFIELD – Warehouse 23 on Saturday 25th May 2019 Winners of the ‘Best Bowie Tribute’ and ‘Best Overall Tribute in the UK’ at the Agents Association of Great Britain Awards July 2018.

Absolute Bowie are proud to present their new stage show “50 Years of Bowie”; a musical journey through the iconic singer’s ever-changing personas. This new show featuring all of Bowie’s greatest hits of the last 50 years in a brand new and revamped setlist for 2018/19.

David Bowie’s evolving image has mesmerised fans since the early 70’s and for the first time ever Absolute Bowie will take audiences on a trip that presents all his best-loved personas in all their glory.

Performed by a world class five-piece band, this unique concert features two long sets and more costume changes than any other show.

A true extravaganza of the wonder that is Bowie’s work.

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A great way to stay in tune with your local community is to keep Beverley FM your constant companion. We bring you essential local information and meet a wide variety of people who make things happen in our town and villages.

Keeping our finger on the local pulse isn’t just the just the job of the presenters though. Behind the scenes, we have a team of people busy as bees making contacts, organising and researching. This month we focus on one of those people, our head Daytime Supervisor, Margaret Clark.

Introducing Margaret Clark Q: What first attracted you to volunteering with Beverley FM? MARGARET: I’ve always enjoyed listening to the radio. When I read one day in the Beverley Mag that David Fewster was looking for volunteers for a new radio station in Q: What do you like best about living here Beverley, I got in touch straight away. in Beverley?

Q: Was it what you expected?

MARGARET:: Oh, so many things! I used to live in Leconfield but have lived in MARGARET: Yes I think it was ..

Beverley now for probably 40 years. The although the people were much nicer people here are lovely and we have so many than I’d imagined. Everyone was very things going on, a great leisure centre, friendly and it’s a real team. We all great cinema .. what more could anyone work well together doing our own want? individual part of the organisation and it’s great fun. Working at You can hear this interview in more detail, Beverley FM has also taught me in The World of Beverley FM between more about myself and my own 6pm and 7pm, on Thursday 25th April. abilities.

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Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor

Where Next?

What could be a promotion challenging team next season will be sold off or released during the summer!

With six games to go Hull City still have a marginal chance of reaching the play-offs following victory over Ipswich and a more than convincing 3 - 1 win over Reading after going a goal behind. The team are five points behind the top six clubs but are in 11th position and several of the play-off pack have a game in hand.

To still be in the running for promotion by April is quite an achievement for Nigel Adkins and his team as most fans and experts had this side down as relegation fodder. There are a few reasons for this relatively successful season with Jarrod Bown being a shining light. Bowen has reached twenty goals for the season and a recent statistic has shown that without his individual impact in goals and goal creation the team would have been relegation contenders.

Someone else may have scored a number of goals but so many matches have been decided by his classy finishing this season.

We will miss him when he has gone. It is inevitable that he will move to the Premier League during the summer with a large number of clubs being linked such as Spurs, Everton, Norwich and Southampton.

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Regrettably the lack of support from the club’s owners has cost the unexpected play-off position.

Goals were leaked in a number of games following the transfer window and injuries to Burke and De Wys. The club tried and failed to sign Matt Connolly from Cardiff and the only ‘reinforcement’ was Liam Ridgewell via American football. Regrettably he was nowhere near match fit and at 36 he has lost his pace. He was a weak link and the defensive stability from January evaporated against Brentford, Rotherham and QPR. More strength in depth could have kept them in the running as Bowen, Grosicki and Campbell continued to score only for the defence to throw it away.

Peter Swan summed it up well today. Hull City’s first eleven is a match for nearly everyone in this division but when injuries hit there hasn’t been the squad depth to continue the promotion challenge. To make matters worse this side will be dismantled during the close season. What could be a promotion challenging team next season will be sold off or released during the summer.

High wage earners such as Marshall, Campbell and Keane will be released to remove Premier League contracts whilst Bowen, Henricksen and Grosicki are likely to be sold during the summer to bring in £15 - 20 million. Whether any of this will be given to the manager is open to question as next season will be the year of financial meltdown. The wage bill alone is currently £20 million and the clubs potential income could be less than £15 million. Anyone of high wages will be departing to chop their wages not least Grosicki who is on around £100,000 a month.

There is also uncertainty about the future of Nigel Adkins to add to the mix. The club have finally made a contract offer but Adkins has been non-commital.

Whether he is unwilling to sign on for another relegation fight is one consideration whilst it has also been suggested that the club have not made an offer to his

assistant Andy Crosby. Adkins has praised his assistant throughout the season and Crosby has even been linked with the Scunthorpe managers position. We will see what happens in the coming weeks but If Adkins loses most of his key players and potentially his assistant then he may quit as well.

Adkins was out of work before City offered a deal so he may remain but his success in taking this team from relegation fodder to play-off contenders will have attracted attention elsewhere.

Maguire worth between £6 - £10 million. If they receive £20 - £30 million during the summer then, maybe just maybe someone may be able to purchase the club for a more realistic value. The only problem will be the club may have sold its assets, released quality players and lost its manager by this time. If it brings a new ownership then we’ll cope.

Managers and players come and go but the club could have a new future and attract some of the missing thousand of fans.

One can hope that there will be a change of ownership before the end of the season but it looks unlikely. The odds are the Allams will be here until Bowen has been sold and if newspaper rumours are to be believed Harry Maguire moves from Leicester to Man Utd. There is a sell on clause for

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Indoor plants that move out for the summer Look beyond garden centre standards to these flowering, fragrant plants that love a holiday in the sun

It’s that time of year when garden centres first start filling up with tray after tray of bedding plants, ramping up for a season of summer growing. Despite often being considered terribly out of horticultural fashion, planting tropical or subtropical species such as fuchsias, begonias and pelargoniums outdoors for the warmer months is an effective way of providing a full season of interest that extends far beyond what many temperate plants, with their comparatively short flowering season, can ever hope to provide.

However, it is a shame that so few of us venture beyond traditional favourites, for any cool-weathertolerant indoor species can be treated in the same way. With the extra light and humidity, many houseplants positively revel in a summer holiday outdoors, plus you’ll save yourself a couple of quid in the process by getting a two-inone option. And, as these plants can then be brought indoors when the first autumn frosts are expected, Gardenia

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they can be a more sustainable choice than buying a new batch of bedding every year.

The best multifunctional plants will thrive outdoors all summer and then continue to give you joy indoors into the depths of winter.

All have a long flowering season and white flowers, so will fit into most planting schemes, and are powerfully fragrant to boot.

Probably my favourite scent of all is the gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides); I find the fragrance from its double white flowers incredibly uplifting. I sit mine in a bowl on a patio table so they can be enjoyed up close, as they tend to be small, slow-growing plants. If you are buying a new one, gently tease apart the three or four plants that have been crowded in a small pot to give a fuller, lusher appearance for retail. Most often when people find them hard to grow, it is due to the competition between over-densely planted specimens, and nothing the unwitting home-grower is doing at all. Definitely worth a second try if you have failed before!

If it is larger statement shrubs you are after, try Arabian jasmine

(Jasminum sambac). If you think you hate the smell of jasmine, perceiving it as overtly sweet and cloying, please do not be put off. Arabian jasmine is a different species to the more familiar garden form (J officinale), exchanging intense sweetness for a cleaner, brighter, more refreshing note.

They love the full sun of a summer patio outdoors and a bright conservatory in the winter. Keep vigorous new growth frequently pinched back to promote flower formation and also to make plants more compact.

Finally, there’s stephanotis, an exotic climber from Madagascar with bunches of trumpet-shaped flowers. You’ll find this trained on hoops in garden centres, but that is not how they are grown. The beautifully long, single strands of vine are wrapped over metal hoops for transport and retail display, but lose much of their wild Rapunzel look this way. Carefully unwind their coiled stem from the hoop and plant them in sheltered spot.

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If any rhubarb flowers appear then cut them out near the base as otherwise they will steal food and energy from the plant.

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If your asparagus beds are at least 2-years old then any spears can be cut using a sharp knife or better still, a made-for-purpose asparagus knife.

Flowers Plant out your Autumn sown Sweet Pea seedlings or sow now direct in their final flowering position.

Lawn Care Rake out any dead moss with a scarifier and then fork over to improve drainage.

Dependant on the variety hardy annuals can be sown either indoors or outdoors, following the instructions on the packet.

Apply lawn fertiliser.

Half-hardy flowers can be sown in trays and kept on a windowsill or in the greenhouse.

Dig out any perennial weeds.

This may be your last chance to order young flower plants as many will be delivered in May so have a look at your garden plan and check for gaps.

Mow growing grass but keep the blades fairly high still.

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

DE-CLUTTER TO SPARK JOY I have just discovered an amazing Japanese woman called Marie Kondo. Some of you have probably already heard of her, but her passion is, basically, decluttering and organising your house to make you live a happier and more fulfilled life. I’ve watched some of her programmes (and there’s also a book) and I am hooked. Instead of decluttering by room, she says to declutter by category. So, let’s take clothes, for instance. If you’re like me, you probably have far too many clothes in your wardrobe which you no longer wear because you don’t like them anymore or they don’t fit properly. What Marie tells us to do is to pile every single item of clothing on your bed, no matter where in the house you store it, ask yourself if it sparks joy, and if it doesn’t, thank it for its service and get rid of it! You could pass it on to friends who may want it, give it to charity or sell it. I know it sounds really simple and straightforward, but it’s actually quite brilliant. Only surround yourself with things that spark joy! Try it!

WHY DO WE EAT HOT CROSS BUNS? If you ever wondered why we eat hot cross buns at Easter, here’s why! They signify the end of Lent because they are made with dairy products, traditionally forbidden during this period. The bread is like communion bread, the cross on the top symbolises the crucifixion of Jesus and the spice represents the spices he was wrapped in in the tomb. The usual recipe includes strong bread flour, full fat milk, butter and yeast. Add raisins or sultanas, eggs and some spice and you’ve got yourself a lovely tea-time treat!

Here’s wishing you all a very Happy Easter!

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