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Editor’s note Welcome to the latest edition of HULLMAG. I hope you are all surviving this very hot weather and making the most of it. We have another wide and varied selection of articles and news stories to keep you informed and entertained.

We have a great selection of places to dine out in Hull, Beverley and the East Riding. Roy Woodcock has his usual selection of fine wines for you to seek out and try.

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HULL COLLEGIATE PREP SCHOOL TEACHER WINS TOP AWARD Mark has transformed the School Council which has forged links with the Hull Homeless and Rootless charities. Recently, the Council focused on Dementia and Elderly Care, establishing a relationship with a local elderly care home and raising £1,000 for Dementia Care.

HULL COLLEGIATE PREP SCHOOL TEACHER WINS TOP AWARD Hull Collegiate Prep School is celebrating after Reception teacher, Mark Dyson, received the ‘Teacher of the Year’ Award at United Learning’s national ‘Best in Everyone’ Primary School Awards.

Mark was nominated for this award by colleagues for his unswerving dedication to his pupils. His nomination was then considered by a panel of judges who were impressed by Mark’s significant contribution to the Prep School. In winning this award, Mark saw off strong competition from a field of exceptional candidates from across United Learning’s primary schools.

He was given his award at a special ceremony at the House of Lords on Friday 15 June.

Congratulating Mark, Antje Kell, Head of Hull Collegiate Prep school, said: With a background in graphic design, Mark has brought learning alive for pupils creating stimulating, exciting and engaging lessons for them. He has introduced phonics and Numicon training sessions for parents and has successfully applied for funding for Numicon sets for Reception pupils to take home. Mark has involved parents in school life by instigating a pupil and parents’ Christmas Craft morning and a Fathers’ Den Day at the local Forest School site.

“Mark is a truly inspirational teacher and fully lives up to our school commitment to give our pupils an Education with Character. His infectious enthusiasm and creative flair ensure he gives pupils a school experience which challenges, stimulates and engages them.

Anyone walking into one of his lessons cannot fail to be impressed by how much learning is taking place and the creative ways in which learning is presented.

Beyond his own classroom, Mark makes an enormous contribution

to our school and inspires our strong staff team and we are incredibly proud to count him as one of our teachers.”

Mark Dyson said: “I really don’t know what to say or how any of this happened, which is quite unusual for me! I became a teacher because I believed I could make a difference to children’s lives, so to be recognised for this award is a great honour. I am though, immensely proud to have been thought of in this way by my colleagues at Hull Collegiate, the parents and children and United Learning for this honour. I work in a very supportive environment with exemplary practitioners who support my vision in bringing learning to life. However, without the unrelenting support from my wife Ella, the effort and hours that I put in wouldn’t be possible. Thank you so much!”

Taxi’s You Can Trust When Hull Cars was formed it was with the aim of providing the people of Hull and surrounding areas with the high quality, reliable taxi service that they deserve.

That goal has been achieved and Hull Cars consistently delivers a professional service which places unwavering honesty and passenger safety at its heart.

The preconceptions many may have held about taxi services have been dispelled. Clear pricing, polite and friendly drivers and a determination to offer the best customer experience have combined to make Hull Cars the best in the area.

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This commitment to excellence means that Hull Cars never rests on its laurels; as a company it’s always looking to improve. It is this drive that will soon see the announcement of an exciting development which will make it the largest taxi service in the area.

With its industry-leading mobile app, available on both Apple iOS and Android devices, Hull Cars is incredibly convenient and accessible too. The app locates you using GPS, tells you how close your car is and even gives you a quote on the cost of your journey.

Of course, you can still call on 01482 82 82 82 or visit www.hull-cars.com for more information.

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Decorating in monochrome

Texture and shading are key to creating a successful interior ‘One-tone decorating creates drama and interest through simplicity, as long as the styling is as uncluttered as the palette and the boundaries between zones are invisible’ A white or one-tone scheme is a brave choice, as it requires careful editing and a strong design eye.

This type of interior can also appear ‘flat’ if you don’t introduce texture and subtle tonal variety.

But, if put together carefully, it’s a great way to create drama and style.

Tell a story Single-colour decorating can be tricky to get right, but a considered approach will result in a simple but striking scheme.

Onetone interiors can work especially well in period homes, where a one-tone canvas serves to highlight and complement original features. But tone and texture are also important – the most successful monochrome interiors combine movement and depth with tactile pieces to create an interesting narrative.

Start with a washed-out version of your colour of choice, building up from there to avoid a flat effect.

If you are keen on all-white, add interest through textured or patterned wallpaper and tiles, open shelving, fabric and mirrors.

Monochromatic shades such as off-black and grey work best for a onecolour approach – but choose carefully, as they quickly go in and out of fashion. Whites and neutrals are timeless choices.

Adding character Choosing exactly the same colour across different media can result in a bland look.

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Instead, think about combining subtle shade variations. Interior designer Clare Badger suggests selecting hues from the same spectrum, as mixing a warm tone with a cool one can make one or the other look old or dirty. ‘Consider the colours in both daylight and artificial light as each affects the tone,’ she advises.

Remember too, that monochrome doesn’t have to mean minimal.

Artwork is a great way of creating a bold look in a one-colour interior.

Try telling a story with prints, keeping graphically similar looks together, while playing with scale.

You don’t have to spend a lot on frames, but make sure they work together. Likewise, break up the

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scheme with texture - linen drapes, and painted floorboards and brickwork create much more depth than a single finish in a one-tone scheme.

Warm up a monochrome interior by using timber. It doesn’t need to be in the form of flooring or large furniture, instead try small accent pieces and favourite objects.

Professional advice ‘An all-white interior results in a fresh, airy home. Often perceived as boring, white can be a daring choice when implemented well, with lots of tonal variation and texture.

Pair your scheme with a pop of contrasting colour. Soft dusky pinks are on trend at the moment, and while they combine beautifully with white, they also perfectly offset deep green tones.’

Layer up different tones for depth and warmth – if you’re going for a neutral scheme, combine white, greys, creams, camels and beiges for a striking look. Woven wall hangings can be used to introduce texture, and sheepskins and faux furs are ideal for creating a yearround cosy feel.

Plants and foliage add colour without detracting from the clean aesthetic of a white space.

Silvery succulents bring grey tones to life, and rich teal walls pair well with glossy dark leaves.

Tiles and wallpaper will create interest – white herringbone tiles can bring a striking yet subtle accent. Use white or grey grout to keep the look from being too overbearing.

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Step Carefully at the Property Milestones

Mary Mann considers key life events that prompt many of us to re-assess our property requirements Empty nests As the last of the children leave home, the bustling house that was previously full of noise and clutter can seem excessively large and silent. For those who decide this is a time to move, the challenge is twofold; firstly, there is the desire to attract as high a price as possible to help fund a mortgage free next move (with hopefully money to spare to boost the retirement coffers) and secondly, to find a suitable new home that is more modest in proportions but still big enough to house all the favourite pieces of furniture and occasional visits from the family. This is not easy to achieve and may seem like a daunting task, particularly if the family home has been lived in for many years. One option to consider is to sell your property ‘off-market’ as this method of marketing avoids the necessity of publicly airing of your private domain. These sales need to be handled with due care and attention, and an agent’s first port of call will usually be their connections with professional property finders. Hand in hand with the continual search for those opportunities perfect for clients, a property finder will have continual access to both pre-market and offmarket sales.

University The rise in university student numbers over recent years has increased competition for student housing in the top university cities, inevitably raising rental prices in the most popular locations. As a result, some parents are deciding to turn the expense of student renting into an investment

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opportunity, hoping to house their children comfortably whilst benefitting from potential capital growth. The theory is often good but making a wise investment choice is not easy when the university in question could be several hundred miles away. Using a property finder who is local to your child’s place of study will give you the reassurance that the choice of property is not only ideal for student living, but also based on sound investment principles.

property advisor will assess the housing need of both parties going forwards and offer support during the acquisition of the next property.

Relationship breakdown For many couples facing the sad reality of a relationship breakdown, one of the key questions to be addressed, once the children have been considered, is what to do with the family home.

Solicitors will offer advice on this matter but in truth, their expertise lies within law so, it can make this difficult time a lot easier if advice from a specialist property expert is sought. Look for someone who can objectively evaluate the current property as a move of this nature can be highly emotional.

Assisting with devising a marketing strategy if to be sold, the right

Windfall Whilst winning the lottery would prompt most people to reassess their property requirements, in reality, the nearest the majority of us come to an injection of capital is when some money is inherited or when reaching a pensionable age.

Indeed, the changes to the pension rules implemented in April 2015 prompted many individuals to consider investing some of their pension in property. With the demand for rental properties ever increasing, and knowledge in the best yields and capital appreciation a specialist area, those looking to purchase for investment reasons are different from any personal property purchases made before, thus careful thought needs to be given to the type of property, location, level of investment, potential yields and consequent

return on investment. Tread very carefully and get good advice.

Relocation Moving to a new area for a place of work is daunting enough in itself, moving the entire family to a new area to live and school can be even more so. Local areas always have more favourable parts to live but also convenience and school catchment will play a starring role in the location of your new home.

For example, a property may appear to be good value in comparison to other opportunities but be lacking in some of the important factors in a relocation, such as proximity to schools.

So it is important that you take your time and do your own investigations in the local area.

Speak to local estate agents and people who live in the area, they will be more than willing to share their thoughts with you. This will ensure that your final decision is based on sound knowledge and advice rather than just value for money.

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Renters spend £1.1 million more than buyers in their lifetime, research finds

Following the European model is all very well, but you’ll pay through the nose for a lifetime of renting So you want to buy a home? You are in a shrinking majority.

Of the 17 million renters in the UK, more than two-thirds now have no plans to purchase a property in their lifetime.

A third of Brits are currently renting the home they live in, and official statistics place the UK ahead of only Denmark, Austria and Germany – some of the world’s wealthiest countries – in terms of the proportion of owner-occupied homes across Europe.

Affordability is, of course, a major hurdle.

The average price paid by first-time buyers in 2017 was £207,693, more than 50 per cent higher than five years earlier when the same property cost on average £138,663.

That’s an increase of almost £70,000, or £1,150 every month.

Understandably, a fifth of those lifetime renters don’t want the financial commitment that comes with owning a property. Another fifth doesn’t want the cost or hassle of maintaining it, while just under a fifth cite flexibility – not wanting to be tied to one area or preferring the freedom to travel, according to research from Direct Line.

With Scotland homing the highest proportion of renters – almost half the population – compared with just a fifth in the West Midlands, it takes a British renter anywhere in these islands an average of 15 years and two months to get on the property ladder.

Christina Dimitrov, business manager at Direct Line for Business. “While price is a factor, many people are increasingly comfortable with the flexibility afforded by renting a property rather than jumping into home ownership.

But for many, the cons are beginning to rapidly outweigh the pros.

“In line with the greater demand for rental properties, the government has introduced tougher controls and regulation.” Recent legislative changes mean landlords have to meet stringent guidelines to ensure the health and wellbeing of their tenants, for example.

“The UK housing market continues to change and we are seeing a major attitudinal shift when it comes to renting,” suggests

Which all sounds fine. We’ll all go down the German route, spend our disposable income on nice clothes, holidays, decent cars and stylish stuff for our kids. We may never again worry about what miserable shoebox we could kill ourselves to afford.

The major problem with all this is the cash, though not in the way you might expect.

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The truth behind the numbers Renting for an entire lifetime will cost you £1 million more than purchasing your own home, according to research by – surprise, surprise – new home builder Strata.

The research, which compares the cost of owning a home in the UK to average monthly rental payments over a 60-year period, proves that purchasing is significantly cheaper over the course of a lifetime.

According to the Land Registry, the average first time buyer’s house costs £212,079, with a 16 per cent deposit. With an estimated £7,900 of purchase fees and other costs such as stamp duty, solicitors bills and moving costs, and assuming buyers rent for an initial nine-year period, they will spend around £432,000.

Add in the bills associated with

the typical five moves during an owner’s lifetime and the bill rises to £465,000.

There are problems with these numbers though. It being almost impossible to work out an average increase in mortgage costs for upsizing, downsizing, moving area, even moving country and every variation in between during a lifetime, the figures are replicated for each purchase and both rent and ownership costs are subjected to inflation – at around 2.68 per cent a year.

But that £465,000 even includes the cost of renting for 9 years before you’re able to buy – at the average age of 30.

Meanwhile, renters will spend £909 a month on average on a lifetime home, which when adjusted for inflation, would reach a total of £1.6 million over a 60-year period – assuming, for the sake of number crunching, that renting starts at 21 and ends with the average life expectancy, 81.

The difference is well in excess of £1.1 million.

Of course, figures across the UK vary dramatically. In London, where remarkably would-be buyers spend some of the shortest periods renting before stepping on the housing ladder, the gap is almost £2 million, even with the £87,000 bill just for a lifetime of moving costs as a homeowner.

Even in the North East, at the lowest end of the scale, there’s still a staggering £720,000 difference.

In terms of the proportionate spend, lifetime renters in the North West will suffer the greatest difference, spending in excess of 300 per cent more than their owner-occupier neighbours, who would pay just under £300,000 in total.

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This Green is the colour you’ll want to redecorate with next?

Interior Designer and journalist Imogen Frances takes a look at the green that will be bang on trend in 2019.

You know how there’s awards season in show business? In the interior design world, there’s colour-of-theyear season.

luxurious, and classic shade of green that reflects consumers’ urge to reconnect with nature in today’s tumultuous society.” They definitely got the tumultuous part right, but what about the colour? Is this the hue we’ll be obsessing over as much as we’re currently obsessing over melodramatic purple?

Every year paint companies release new shades and hues in their hundreds in anticipation of influencing interior designers, journalists, influencers and consumers in the hope that that particular colour becomes the colour of the year.

Personally, we’re into it. As the paint manufacturers smartly noted, we already want green things all over our homes, in the form of plants ev-er-y-where.

Large numbers of Interior Designers and industry paint guru’s are tipping this shade of green to be the colour of 2019.

Remember you heard it here first!

This paint colour is “a rich,

It’s no surprise, considering cool colours like green make us feel calm and rested, according to Dr. Hilary Warleggan, Senior Lecturer of the Society for Environment, Population, and Conservation Psychology.

Of course, there are a lot of shades of green out there, and they’re not

Pictured above: Green chairs on Green walls! all created equal. Hunter and moss greens are classics you picture in old, historic homes - you might’ve deemed them too traditional for yours. This green, on the other hand, is a teensy bit blue and a little bit moody, making it feel

much more modern. Plus, it looks great with a bunch of colours we’re already fans of, like blush pink and super-saturated blues.

Interior designers and the industry leaders will obviously recommend covering your walls in the shade, and we’re all for going bold— the payoff is huge. But we also fully recognise that change can be scary.

If you’re not ready for that big of a commitment just yet, you could always add a Green– ish water jug to your table or linens to your bed.

Pictured left: Shiny metallics are this Green’s best friends.

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“Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space.”

you have an old piece of furniture that you would like them to re-purpose, or you are looking for the extra special item, Meldec are sure to be able to assist. Most of the furniture is sourced locally but they also bring various items back from around Europe, so you can be sure that your piece will be a ‘one off’!

Another speciality service, is their bespoke lampshades. If you have a sentimental piece of fabric lying around at home, perhaps something that has some sentimental value and you are not sure what to do with it, pop along and speak to the team. They can re-purpose it into a stunning, individual lampshade or bespoke cushion to compliment your home.

Your garden has not be forgotten either, as they offer a range of outdoor furniture,

From their newly opened premises on Chanterlands Avenue, Hull, proprietor Naomi Melkonian and her team of time served decorators and interior design specialist, can transform your house into the home you deserve.They are passionate about creating beautiful surroundings that are as individual as you are.

For many years Meldec has been offering high quality decorating and interior design services throughout the area and will still continue to do so, but the move into the new shop premises has meant that they can expand on the services offered.

The new shop offers a delightful range of beautiful bespoke, hand painted furniture.

Each piece is lovingly restored and enhanced and can be painted to order to complement your current décor. Whether

including hand painted garden furniture, planters and bird feeders.

Are you looking to put your property on the market? Has your property been sitting on the market and you feel it isn’t attracting a sale? Research into property

13 sales demonstrates that most people make up their mind in the first three seconds of entering a home, therefore it is crucial to impress any potential buyers the moment they enter through the front door. A popular service that they offer is House MD. Their interior co-ordinator can offer a whole host of services from simple de-cluttering ideas, re-positioning of furniture, to freshening up your colour schemes and making your home eye catching .

“I was at the end of my tether with untrustworthy advice and useless help so I called House MD. They helped me immensely. The communication was efficient and effective and the re-decorating and new lighting were excellent and absolutely the right decision. I was delighted in the transformation, and it resulted in a quick house sale. I would highly recommend them” Cate Gillingwater

So the next time you are looking to move house, upgrade your décor or are in need of inspiration for your home, pop along to Meldec Interiors.

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Top 3 Issues That Landlords Need To Look Out For During The Summer

Property issues never take a holiday, and summer can throw up its own set of problems for landlords.

Ice, flooding and condensation are the bane of property owners in cold, wet weather, and in their absence, summer can seem like a doddle in property maintenance.

Today, we outline three things that should be on your radar in warm weather if you want to prepare for the potential problems that summer can bring.

1. Bins – Rubbish left mounting by thoughtless tenants can not only be an eyesore, but it can post more of a health hazard in hot weather. Local Authorities can serve orders, when notified of piled up bins, to the tenant

the loft or under the eaves or gutters. Don’t remove any nests you uncover – call your local authority to see if they have any recommended specialists in your area to evict them for you.

and landlord regardless of who’s at fault. Be sure to remind tenants of the risks if you start to notice a backlog.

3. Nests – If your tenants are noticing more bees and wasps than usual, it’s possible they’ve set up camp somewhere in or around the property, either in 2. Uneven surfaces – It’s not just winter and ice you need to concern yourself with. Shrinkage caused by hot dry weather can affect pathways, walls and gateposts, which can become unsteady or loose. Check for protruding paving slabs and wobbly bricks, and make sure they’re re-pointed or cemented where necessary.

Make Your Outdoor Space Summer-Ready Whether you have a small balcony or a lush green garden, outdoor space is a very important area when it comes to summer.

Who doesn’t like to relax in their garden to enjoy the bright blue sky and warmer temperature?

Whether it is a barbecue party or a simple family get together, your outdoor space should work as a perfect venue for all. Below are five tips to bring some cool and calm to your own personal great outdoors.

1. Clear The Area It’s important to cleanse your outdoor space, and that means doing both a wash-down of the surfaces and clearing out old furniture and decor you might not necessarily need. A big component of getting your garden summer-ready is surrounding yourself with the things you really, truly love, as this can greatly increase your energy and happiness.

2. Good Company Your seating areas are crucial.

Vintage bamboo sofas and rattan furniture are perfect to fulfill your outdoor furniture requirements. Also, buy comfortable and durable cushions for sofa and chairs matching with outdoor ambiance.

3. Texture Just like indoors, textiles do

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wonders for any space by adding personality and warmth. If you have a patio or balcony, an outdoor rug underneath your garden furniture will create a feeling of an ‘outdoor room’.

4. Evoke The Senses According to the principles of feng shui, you should decorate your outdoor space with herbs and fragrant flowers. These smells will help keep you serene and grounded while you’re entertaining or lounging alone during the summertime.

5. Lighting. Lighting. Lighting.

Good lighting can transform any space into a sanctuary.

Old-fashioned bulbs on a string are perfect for a party and work equally well in both large and small spaces. Some great lanterns scattered around your space is also a simple and creates a cosy candlelit feel.

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Market microbrewery adds fizz to the menu A microbrewery in Hull is adding a bit of fizz to the menu at Trinity Market.

Fellows and Vittle is developing a range of ales to compliment the wide range of food on offer after the market was granted a licence to serve alcohol.

Owner Richard Rockett, 34, brews and bottles his beers on-site at the market - and he has developed ales to pair with food sold by other market traders.

Richard’s Mango Kapur Saison pairs well with the Indian food sold at Tapasya, while and the Silky Soul Porter pairs with burgers and dark meats such as those at Shoot the Bull. Richard said: “We’ve got such an abundance and variety of fantastic food on offer at the market, and I just thought why not, in my own little way, try and add to that?

“For example, if you pick up some falafel from Falafia, you can wash it down with my Weiss Spice Witbier that I have made especially to compliment all the tasty Middle Eastern flavours.

home to Rumours nightclub was transformed into an open seating area with light flooding in from the newlyexposed arch windows on North Church Side.

“There is so much of variety on offer at the market. Hopefully my special range of ales will add to what is already a fantastic place to eat and socialise.” Hull Indoor Market was built in 1902 and is situated on North Church Side opposite Holy Trinity Church. The North Church Side frontage comprises a grade 2-listed building designed by Joseph Henry Hirst, Hulls first City Architect. The market has operated for over 100 years and is an important and well known feature of the city.

Lucy Lines, Hull Old Town project officer, said: “As the market continues to grow with more traders bringing different tastes and experiences to customers, you can sense a real community developing.

“Trinity Market is quickly becoming one of the most vibrant places in the city to eat, drink and shop. All the credit for this has to be given to the wonderful traders who all bring their own unique ideas and personalities to the market, and together they are creating something really special.”

“As well as the food and drink vendors we’ve also got traders selling records, flowers, comics and

It was transformed last year following a £3m refurbishment.

Each stall was upgraded, Edwardian ceiling features were exposed, a new mezzanine seating level was added, and the space previously

gifts - the market really is a treasure trove to explore.”

Trinity Market is open from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday until Saturday.

Building sites are not playgrounds Hull City Council and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service are asking children in Hull to play safely over the long summer holiday and not be tempted by areas awaiting demolition and the many building sites which are at the forefront of the city’s regeneration.

Contractors take all reasonable steps to ensure that only authorised people are allowed onto a site when construction work is being carried out, and health and safety is embedded in the industry’s culture. Nevertheless every year in the UK children are injured, and even die, as a result of accidents on building sites. Thankfully

there have been no casualties in Hull, and we want to keep it that way. Cllr John Black, Portfolio Holder for Housing said, “Children tend to be drawn to building sites as exciting places to play and are unaware of the potentially life threatening dangers they pose, therefore we want to send a strong message out that “building sites bite” and are no go areas for children. “Across the city, the council and our partners offer a wide range of play, sporting and other recreational activities for children during the school holidays, and these can be checked out on the Council’s website www.hullcc. gov.uk/events and via the Council’s area teams’ Facebook pages.” Building

sites are prevalent across Hull because the Council is half way through the city’s biggest housing regeneration programme for more than 50 years, which will offer people a wider choice of quality affordable homes to rent or buy.

and even for firefighters in the event of a rescue. Fire damage and water damage from previous incidents may well have made floors, roofs and stairways structurally unsafe which makes these buildings nothing short of death traps.

“The increase in fires in such properties is also a concern for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

Group Manager of Public Safety Matt Sutcliffe explained:

“Sending engines to deliberate fires anywhere in Hull is ultimately taking resources away from where they may be needed elsewhere in the city.

I would urge those responsible to stay out of these derelict buildings this summer for their own safety. It is only a matter of time before we are going to be faced with a serious injury or worse.”

“Derelict buildings and those under construction are inherently dangerous places for those who may become trapped inside during a fire or collapse

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Spare time If you often find yourself with a spare five minutes then Instagram could be for you. If not, that still doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t be on the platform. If it makes sense for your business to have an Instagram profile but you simply don’t have the time, then considering outsourcing to a social media agency.

But have you considered using Instagram for your business? With over 15 million Instagram business accounts, and still growing rapidly, it has established itself as an important business tool.

Using Instagram can be a great way to increase engagement, raise brand awareness and drive sales. Even when compared to the other social media platforms it excels.

Studies suggest that engagement rates are 58 times higher than Facebook and 120 times higher than Twitter.

For most businesses, it would definitely be worthwhile investing some time into Instagram.

But in order to fully determine whether you should be using Instagram for your business, it can help to consider various factors.

Target audience If you know that your target audience use Instagram,

If you’re still unsure about whether you should have an Instagram account for your business then my advice would be to just go for it! then you should seriously consider becoming active on the platform.

Even if you only post once a week, it’ll be more effective than doing nothing. If you have a relatively young customer base, then Instagram could be for you too, with almost 40% of users aged 16-24.

Business type Due to Instagram being an imagebased platform, businesses in more visual industries like retail or health and fitness tend to perform better.

Saying that, if you could source at least one relevant image to upload

each week, then it’s definitely worth considering setting up an Instagram account for your business.

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Why we say it’s hot right now: 2018 is a big year in Lincoln and Lincolnshire as ‘Bomber County’ marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force. The long awaited International Bomber Command Centre has now officially opened to the public, with the country’s tallest war memorial, featuring the names of those who died serving in Bomber Command during WWII. Bastion in the Air features two major exhibitions; one in a former hangar at RAF Scampton, home of the RAF Red Arrows, with British and German aircraft in an authentic WWI airfield; and an exhibition at The Collection, will detail the county’s aviation development, focussing on the WWI threat from zeppelins.

hill and protected the city for almost 1000 years. The Victorian prison experience, and underground Magna Carta vault make it one of the UK’s most popular castles.

Instagrammable landmarks: Both the castle and the cathedral, conveniently located together, on top of one of the steepest hills in the country. The cathedral is one of Europe’s finest Gothic

buildings, once the tallest in the world, with stunning views from the roof and tower and intricate design inside. The castle, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1068, stood atop the

Best known for: Lincolnshire sausages, Lincolnshire plumbread, Poacher cheese, haslet, chine, and numerous historic buildings.

Where to eat and sleep: The White Hart Hotel has a fantastic location, moments from the cathedral and castle. This is a traditional hotel with modern luxury and spectacular views. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with modern facilities, where guests are encouraged to unwind and rest. The Grille, within the White Hart Hotel, offers an eclectic mix of dishes provided on the a la carte menu.

Getting there: If you are planning on driving head for; and cross, the Humber Bridge then follow signs for Lincoln - it’s that easy. By train from Hull Paragon Station it’s less than 3hours.

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Why we say it’s hot right now: The Great Exhibition of the North, an epic 77-day exhibition showcasing art, culture, design and innovation from the north of England. One of the contributing factors is that Rough Guides have also declared Newcastle and Gateshead a top destination for 2018.

Best known for: Being a great starting point for exploring the Roman remains of Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient defensive barrier that in its entirety once ran 73 miles from coast to coast.

Instagrammable landmarks: Sir Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel

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of the North stands at 20 metres high and 54 metres wide and is an outstanding piece of public art. Dominating the Gateshead landscape, stand at the feet of this impressive statue for an unmissable photo.

Plus, marking its 20th anniversary this year will be a range of special events; look out for popup #Angel 20 activities and workshops at Gateshead venues.

Where to stay: Although it’s twenty minutes away from Newcastle, as the leading design hotel and spa in Northern England Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa is certainly a worthy contender for receiving our vote.

A foodie paradise: With a spate of new restaurant openings, Michelin-star restaurants, comforting street food and everything in between,

the city is great for food choices. For a spot of romance, the twoMichelinstar House of Tides fits the bill, while the Quayside has welcomed Dobson & Parnell, with its focus on fine-dining British cuisine and Gateshead has seen the opening of Lola Jeans, which features a menu ‘from barn to board’ and an inspired cocktail list. Check out the neighbourhood of Jesmond for new eateries such as Cal’s Own for

Brooklyn-style pizza pie too.

Getting there: Gateshead and Newcastle, often described as twin-cities, joined by seven bridges across the River Tyne. If you’re driving head to York, then towards Harrogate to pick up the A1 and then head north.

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Reflecting on business trends over the past month it is unbelievable on the number of bookings made to celebrate or attend an event. We all lead busy lives and have places we want to visit and it seems many clients just look to snatch a few days away to tick it off their bucket list. The following may even give you an idea or two?

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Jersey by Air You cannot beat Opera in Italy and Verona is a popular spot. The Travel from your door open air Amphitheatre is an amazing venue and the season starts 7 night durations, half board each year at the end of June running through until August. 2019 22 Sep 18 - £699 will be available to book later this month.

04 May, 13 Jul & 14 Sep 2019 Is Jazz more you? Well Jools Holland will play live on a selection of cruises next year. He will perform aboard Spirit of Discovery Plus 3 night escorted weekends Saga’s brand new all balcony ship. E.g. A 4 night Channel Island Explore CHINA hop 23 July 2019, starts at just £941 per person. Not only do you from your door have Jools performing on board but the option to attend a private All the major highlights Jazz concert on the south coast. Don’t hesitate to ask for more plus lesser known gems information of this programme of sailings.

The Orient Express is usually on everyone’s wish list. Options are 18 days - 21 Oct 19 available just for the day with Belmond in the UK but for the full £3490 per person 23 experience, overnight to Venice has to be the choice. As a rough Singles welcome + £590 idea including a couple of nights in Venice and flying home is This is a very inclusive tour. upwards from £2500. If you recall last months issue about the All meals, sightseeing & even your Chinese visa.

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15 Dec. Dordrecht Christmas Market weekend 2 nights £99 The “Greatest show on Earth” the Calgary Stampede I can highly recommend. A break to 26 May 2019 Disneyland Paris Family of 4 ,£1775 or 3, £1495 take in everything the Stampede has to offer Newport Bay Hotel, 3 day pass plus time to enjoy the City sights can be done in a week but if you have more time you must take For a full list of our own in the scenery of the Rockies.

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Make a splash to start the summer Families will be able to make a splash this summer at six free paddling pools and water play areas at some of Hull’s parks.

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The parks will open for the summer season and with what promises to be a scorcher, children will be able to use the water play areas and paddling pools to have fun and cool down.

Councillor Dave Craker, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Tourism, said: “Through the extra parks funding that was announced in the January Budget meeting, we are delighted to be able to

There has been GB Logo’s hidden around Hull City Centre (Don’t worry we have given you a map to help find them!) Complete the trail and take a selfie or a picture of the logo’s you find.

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The sites that will open are Alderman Kneeshaw, Oak Road, Bude Park, Pickering Park, Ings and West Park.

Hull Museums, including the award-winning Ferens Art Gallery, are to extend their opening hours on Sundays.

The move comes as part of an opening hours rethink designed to better reflect visitor demand.

The Ferens and the city’s museums will open at 11am on Sundays from 1 July to allow families and out-oftown visitors more time to visit. It follows a successful trial in 2017.

As part of the move, opening hours will be reduced slightly across the venues towards the end of the day – when visitor numbers are at their lowest – to stay within cost-efficient budgets.

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6 Things You Can Do in 10 Minutes or Less - That Can Change Your Day Everyday we have 24 hours or 86400 seconds at our exposure.

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1. Call your family/loved ones. – Facebook messages won’t do it. When was the last time you called your grandparents? I just called my grandmother and I totally made her day.

Don’t wait for people to call you, because they might be waiting for you to call them as well and if both sides wait, guess what? No one will call the other side. So when you miss

someone or want to talk with someone don’t be afraid to call them. They will be happier, you will be happier, all will be happier!

2. Grab a book. Try to read for at least 10 or 20 minutes a day. Remember that books are always better than movies. There are so many benefits from reading books. They boost your creativity, expand your vocabulary, they enhance memory and last but not least books help you develop analytical thinking.

3. Find a quiet place to be alone with your thoughts for 5 minutes. Just go somewhere where you can relax and be alone and literally stop thinking. Close your eyes and just enjoy life, don’t think, just feel! In this crazy-busy world we live in, we need time to relax. Shut your brain from all the problems and craziness of our everyday lives, then when you feel relaxed go out and own the day!

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5. Go outside – happiness is maximised at 13.9°C and above so spending time in the fresh air to improve your happiness: Making time to go outside on a nice day also delivers a huge advantage; one study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only boosted positive mood, but broadened thinking and improved working memory…

This is pretty good news for those of us who are worried about fitting new habits into our already-busy schedules. Twenty minutes is a short enough time to spend outside that you could fit it into your commute or even your lunch break.

6. Do a random act of kindness. The more you give, the more you will receive. I know it sounds fluffy and cosmic, but it actually works. Improving someone’s day makes yours better. If you’re walking back to the office with leftovers from your lunch meeting and someone asks if you can spare anything, give him your lunch. He’ll have a meal in his belly and you’ll have warmed your own heart by helping.

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Pet Care

Looking after your pets in hot weather Who doesn’t like this lovely weather we are having at the moment? Not many I can imagine.

It is just so nice to go out on an evening after work, knowing that the balmy evenings will linger on to almost 10pm. Plenty of time to walk our pets.

Dogs do love a good frisbee throw in the park, a fast game of fetch in the garden or a romp on the beach. They seem happy, dashing around with tongue lolling and slobber dripping and many dog owners figure their dog will know when to stop.

But that’s not the case.

Dogs are so are excitable and very playful.

They just keep on going and often don’t feel the effects of overheating until it is too late. We must take that responsibility and know when enough is enough, allow the dog to rest and offer plenty of cool water. Dogs also like to go along on car rides but they should NEVER be left inside a parked car. Even in weather that seems cool, a vehicle can quickly become a deadly ‘green house’.

Did you know that on an 85 degree day, it takes only 10 minutes for the interior of your parked car to climb to 102 degrees? In half an hour, it can reach 120 degrees. Leaving windows partially open does help to cool things down inside the vehicle BUT it just is not enough. To make matters worse, dogs have a higher body temperature than people and they don’t cool down as efficiently as we do. We have sweat glands all over our body, but our dogs are confined to their nose and the pads on their feet. A dog that is hot can only normalize their body temparature through panting. This

doesn’t get the job done under extreme conditions and because they do not sweat, are actually at higher risk of heat stroke than humans, who perspire over most of their body. Panting, quickly passes air through the moist tissues of the dogs mouth and cools it. This is a form of evaporative cooling and that’s where most of the slobber comes from in a panting dog. If a dog begins to get too hot, their breathing increases to panting but when their body heat climbs faster than the panting system’s ability to cool itself, heat stroke becomes a threat.

Now what can we do to help prevent all the above happening?

Most of it is common sense! Take for instance our canine friend being left in a car, as described previously. Would we sit in a tin can, wearing a fur coat in 90 degrees heat? No!

Give your dog a shorter hair cut, but do not shave down to the skin as this robs him or protection from the sun. A cat should be brushed frequently to keep their coat tangle free.

3. Exercise only in the coolest parts of the day, but do not overdo exercise or play sessions.

4. In extremely hot weather, don’t leave your dog standing on the street and keep walks to a minimum. Paws can burn - jumping around is not them being impatient but their pads melting.

5. Please be sensitive to old and overweight animals in plus those with heart or lung diseases should be kept indoors as much as possible.

6. Always provide shelter if outside, or bring your pet inside during the heat of the day, and let them rest in a cool part of your house.

7. As for rabbits, you could always spray their ears with cool water. Please avoid soaking the full body, this is because thick wet fur may enocurage FLY-STRIKE (a condition where blue bottles lay their eggs, then maggots hatch out and feed off the rabbits skin.)

8. Give frozen treats - take bananas or apples and cut into chunks and freeze. For many rabbits this equates to an ice cream in the heat, they love it!

9. Rabbits hutches should always have a cool, shady spot. You can also freeze plastic bottles of water to pop in the hutch for the rabbits to lie against. My rabbits love this.

1. Always make sure plenty of fresh clean water is available at all times.

2. A clean coat can help prevent summer skin problems, so keep your dog/cat well groomed.

If you do happen to find your pet in the above situations, please seek IMMEDIATE MEDICAL attention - our KINGSTON surgeries are on hand to give the necessary advice, 24 hours a day.

So what are some of the signs of our pets overheating?

1. Profuse and rapid breathing 2. Bright red tongue 3. Thick drooling saliva 4. Wide eyes with glassy look and lack of coordination 5. Vomiting and diarrhea If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke, you need to take IMMEDIATE action as well as contacting your vets.

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Forget the horses head in Mario Puzo’s Godfather and the Pork Factory in the Soprano’s as we meet East Yorkshire’s Godmother of the ever-growing - and bang on trend - VeGang Mafia.

I was in the passenger seat in this particular dream. There was a lorry in front, the lorry was full of pig’s that where on their way to their final destination, the slaughter house. It is a sight I have seen many times in real life (as I am sure you have too), but for some reason, this dream was my wake-up call.

Who are Vegangsters?

shatter any myths people have about veganism and show people that it can be cheap, it can be easy and that vegans don’t drop dead from protein deficiency. I am not another preachy vegan, I am not going to run away from you if your eating a ham sandwich and I’m not going to post pictures or videos of animals getting slaughtered, that’s not how I role. I am just here

My name is Laura Douse and I am a Vegangster. In fact, I am the Vegangster, the boss, the Capo di tutti Capi…the Godmother.

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vegan version by using vegan cream, I use ‘Oatly’. I also love a roast sweet potato with roasted, spiced chickpeas! Oh, and curry, got to love a good curry. I love healthy food and I like my plate to be colourful. I believe you are what you eat and mother nature has given us everything we need to be healthy and happy, so I try to keep away from processed food’s as much as I can (I’m not perfect) I will not take a pill unless it is absolutely necessary, eat clean, stay healthy.

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After my ‘try vegan week’, I decided that no animal will never have to suffer for me again.

My favourite vegan meal?

This is a hard one, there are too many amazing meals and I am a massive foodie (basically, I am very greedy). I love mushroom stroganoff. You can make a great

Food & Drink to burritos, cheesecakes to ice creams, cappuccinos to freak shakes. Everything is loud, bright and indulgent and homemade by Meagan in their own bakery and kitchen. As people are becoming more aware of the food that they eat, the process of making it, and eating cleaner, Blondes is the perfect place to try something different, with all staff knowing exactly where their products come from. They also cater for dietary requirements, such as gluten-free, soya-free, nut free and, of course, dairy and egg free. They also live

Blondes was created in 2003 by mum and daughter, Meagan and Willow Boyle, as they live in Cottingham, they wanted to provide Cottingham with a place that they themselves would like to use. Coffee culture was just beginning to grow, mainly due to ‘Friends’ on tv, and Cottingham didn’t have a coffee shop.

So after months of fighting the council for planning

permission, Blondes opened in June 2003.

All of the staff at Blondes are vegan and they want to show their customers that vegan food can be more indulgent and delicious than its dairy and meat alternatives that is why Blondes is a 100% plant based, vegan eatery. Blondes has a huge and varied menu, everything from burgers

a vegan lifestyle, not just a diet. All of the cleaning products in Blondes are not tested on animals, and they sell candles and gifts, all of which are cruelty free.

Meagan has recently branched into a separate business, due to the huge success of her incredible vegan rocky road, (a delicious snack) called ‘Mummy Meagz’ rocky road,

which is available in three flavours. This has now been developed further for the retail sector and is now available as a ‘grab and go’ product in various local and national stores, and she is hoping to branch out internationally next year. Its very exciting times!

Apart from offering delicious, home cooked Vegan food, and a great selection of coffee and drinks, Blondes is also known for being dog friendly and regularly hold ‘Doggie Tea Parties’ to raise funds for various dog charities. It is also a member of the Chatter Natter scheme, with a designated table for people to sit and talk to strangers, if they are feeling like they need some conversation! It’s a great way to meet new people, and just switch off from the rest of the World.

So for some deliciously different, healthy, home cooked food and a very warm welcome from the staff, next time you fancy a bite to eat or a coffee, pop along and see Meagan, Willow and the team at Blondes.

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World of Wine Following on from my column last month about Laurel Vines vineyard at Aike, between Beverley and Driffield, another East Yorkshire winery has been making the news.

and House of Townend. Without events like this, supported by our local community, we wouldn’t be able to continue adding life to days when days can no longer be added to life for people living with life limiting illnesses in Hull and East Yorkshire.”

Little Wold Vineyard, launched in 2012 as part of a diversification scheme on the Wilson family farm in South Cave, was the venue for a novel “wine dash” late last month, which raised money for Dove House Hospice in Hull.

Sponsored by House of Townend, the unique 5K dash through the vineyard was the first event of its kind in Yorkshire, with those taking part able to enjoy views of the rolling hills and countryside, only interrupted by four wine “stations”, enabling them to sample wines from around the world, plus a few nibbles for added sustenance.

Dove House fundraising co-ordinator, Anita Brien, said: “We were really excited to organise what was at brand new event on our calendar and to be working with the Little Wold Vineyard

Hopefully, more will follow, but there are less energetic ways to enjoy the Little Wold experience. Regular tours (there are two on July 22, at either 2pm or 4pm) give visitors an insight into the farm’s history, why the family decided to plant vines and find out what grape varieties are grown. Plus a chance to taste them, of course!

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Tours last between one-and-a-half hours and two hours and cost £10 per person, to include wine and nibbles.

Four wines are currently produced: Barley Hill White, named after the crop that was once grown on the hillside where the vineyard now sits.

Described as the dry end of medium dry, Barley Hill is a blend of three grape varieties - Seyval Blanc, Phoenix and Madaline Angevine. It’s a fruity wine with a lasting aftertaste of apple and plum.

Poppy Hill Rose is made from Rondo grapes and is described as medium dry, smooth and quite full flavoured.

Henry’s Harvest is a dry sparkling white wine, made by the traditional double fermentation method using the same blend of grapes as used in the Barley Hill. “We felt it was only right to name our first sparkling wine after the pioneer behind the farm’s success and the vineyard’s existence,’ says the Little Wold website. “Henry is the second generation of Wilsons to run the farm and is was his idea, and retirement project, to plant 2,000 vines by hand in 2012.”

Finally, Heather’s Sparkle is a rose fizz that exhibits strawberry aromas while on the palate the wine is fresh and crisp. “In the beginning of his retirement venture, Henry made his wife Heather a promise that he would produce her a bottle or two of her favourite tipple for her 65th birthday and sure enough he kept his word,” the website explains.

Wines can be bought on vineyard tours or via their website (www. littlewoldvineyard.co.uk); unfortunately the Barley Hill White and Poppy Hill Rose, which retail at £14, are currently sold out. Henry’s Harvest and Heather’s Sparkle are currently advertised at £25 a bottle.

Awards. Judges at the prestigious wine competition awarded the convenience retailer with 14 silver and 28 bronze.

Amongst the winners, 16 own-label wines were chosen to receive a medal including Co-op’s fruity and aromatic Irresistible Prosecco (£7.99) and its ethically-sourced Irresistible Fairtrade Malbec (£7.49).

The result marks a successful start to the year for the retailer’s wine range after receiving 23 gongs at International Wine Challenge and “Launch of the Year” for its memberselected Pioneer Pinot Grigio. * Cornwall’s Camel Valley has become the first UK winery to be issued with a Royal Warrant, joining the ranks of several famous brands whose bottles bear the Royal coat of arms such as Martini Vermouth, Champagne Bollinger, Pol Roger, Pimm’s and Hine Cognac.

Talking of royalty, and more than two months after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot, details about the big day are still trickling down — including, it seems, information about the wine that was served at the Royal Wedding.

The vineyard also created two special limited edition sparkling wines this year in association with Tour de Yorkshire, called Reet Brut White and Reet Brut Rose. The £30 a bottle price includes a £10 donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

According to various reports, the white wine was allegedly the 2016 vintage of Olivier Leflaive’s Les Setilles Bourgogne Blanc, a white Burgundy made of 100 percent Chardonnay grapes; meanwhile, the red is said to have been the 2014 vintage of the Domaine Eden Pinot Noir from Mount Eden Vineyards. Sales of both have recently shot through the roof.

* The Co-op is celebrating after receiving 42 medals for its wines and fizz at this year’s Decanter World Wine

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Where: Co-Op When: Now Why: Winner of the International Wine Challenge’s prestigious title of Great Value Wine award, this classic and crisp Gavi has almonds on the nose with fresh citrus on the palate. A delicious summer wine that makes a perfect pairing to fresh fish.

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Working With Local Suppliers to Create a World-Class Offering Beverley bistro The Pig & Whistle unveils its exciting new Market Menu.

Available for lunch Tuesday to Saturday and in the evenings Tuesday to Thursday, the Market Menu is priced at just £16 for two courses and £20 for a threecourse meal, making it filling and affordable in equal measure.

Now a full year into its mission of transforming EastYorkshire’s dining scene, The Pig & Whistle in Beverley proudly presents a brand new offering. The stylish Market Menu has been expertly crafted around high quality ingredients and mouth-watering dishes, giving patrons the opportunity to try something new or indulge in their personal favourites.

To start off, you can choose from classics such as Staal’s smoked salmon, buffalo mozzarella salad and ham hock terrine, preparing the palate for a delectable main course. This takes the form of the pint-sized bistro’s signature three meat and two cheese sharing board, which allows total customisation through an everchanging assortment. If you

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have room for something sweet, dessert of the day may be creamy panna cotta, sumptuous cakes and brownies, or something entirely different. All of this is washed down with a glass of Prosecco to give it a true sense of occasion that can be enjoyed any day you desire.

The unveiling of the new Market Menu and a heavenly coffee and cake selection also set the scene for a fabulous upcoming event.

Specially created for Flemingate Ladies’ Day at Beverley Racecourse, join James and the team at The Pig & Whistle for a wonderful brunch served with a glass of Taittinger champagne for just £15 per person. Details below. Booking is essential and the team anticipate some dazzling outfits.

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Gardening Advice for July and August Bishop Burton College is proud to announce that it has been chosen as the host venue for the 2018 Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Pony European Championships in 2018.

Most perennial weeds are best dealt with in the summer when the weeds are in active growth. Digging out often works, but applying a weedkiller can be more practical, particularly for large areas.

Planning ahead Start collecting seed from plants you want to grow next year, especially annuals such as Calendula, poppy and love-in-amist.

Flowers Sowing and planting Autumn-flowering bulbs, such as autumn crocuses, Colchicum, Sternbergia, Amaryllis and Nerine, can be planted now.

Some seeds are best planted just after collection, and others may need specific climatic conditions to break dormancy (e.g. some alpines). If unsure, then sow seeds in ‘batches’, i.e. one immediately after collecting, one in winter, and one in the following spring.

Cutting back, pruning and dividing Cutting back plants in baskets followed by feeding can encourage new growth and help revive tired displays.

Pest and disease watch Inspect lilies for the scarlet lily beetle whose larvae can strip plants in days.

Vine weevils can also be a problem at this time of year.

to prolong flowering. Disbud and dead-head dahlias if growing for large blooms. Leave roses that produce attractive hips.

Divide clumps of bearded iris.

Plants with a carpet-like growth

Liquid feed containerised plants and keep well watered in dry spells.

Some late-flowering border perennials may benefit from a quick-acting feed before they come into bloom, especially if the soil is not very fertile.

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General maintenance Prop up tall perennials such as lupins, delphiniums and gladioli if staking was neglected earlier in the season.

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Mulching borders can help retain moisture, and keep down the weeds - this will save a lot of work. A really thick layer of mulch (5-7.5cm/2-3in all over) works best.

Small holes and tears in new foliage of ornamentals such as Caryopteris, Fuchsia and Dahlia are most likely caused by capsid bug damage.

Watch out for aphids (greeenfly and blackfly) on stems and leaves of young shoots.

Sudden collapse of apparently healthy clematis, especially the large-flowered cultivars, could indicate clematis wilt.

In dry weather powdery mildew can play havoc with plants such as clematis, roses and Lonicera.

Look out for and treat black spot on roses and scab on Pyracantha.

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A guide to gardening with children A garden is a wonderful playground for children of all ages.

There’s so much to look at like different leaf-shapes, stuff to mess around with like squidgy soil and lots to learn, like how big plants grow from tiny seeds.

Children’s gardening activities are all about learning and fun, rolled into one, and there are lots of projects you can do with them that they’ll love.

Learning all about planting If you can, set aside a garden bed, pot or container they can call their own.

Bedding plants are a great way for kids to learn all about planting and they’re ready to pop in the ground when you buy them, so there’s not much work to do. Why not try vegetables and herbs too? They’re also available as small garden-ready plantlets.

All your child has to do is poke a hole in the soil or compost, pop the flower (vegetable or herb) in and then tamp the soil firmly around the

plant. Add another few and they’ll have made their own colourful display, or little herb or veg patch, in an instant!

Bedding plants are also suitable for planting in pots, if you don’t have a big garden, or only a balcony or patio.

Learning all about soil Soil of course is what all plants depend on – and there’s so much to learn about this interesting substance. There are lots of different types of soil – clay, sandy, silty, chalky, peat and loam. (Loam is a mixture of clay, sandy and silty elements.)

So how do you tell them apart?

Finding out can be messy fun!

You can tell a clay soil by taking a small amount and rubbing it between your palms – if it forms a ball, you’ve got clay.

If you have a sandy soil it’ll feel gritty when you rub it between your hands. A silty soil (one with finer, gritty particles of clay and sand) will feel quite silky.

A chalky soil will easily crumble between your fingers and may have bright white stones in it.

Why not go out into your garden with the kids and try it today?

Is your soil acid or alkaline?

The other interesting thing about soil is that some is acidic and some is alkaline. Chalk, for example, is very alkaline; and sand, quite acidic.

So testing your soil to find out what you’ve got in your garden can be another fun and educational activity – especially for budding scientists.

You can buy a soil testing kit that tells you how acidic or alkaline your soil is by giving you a pH reading.

All you do is dig up a little bit of soil and pop it in – and then wait for the answer!

A magical soil experiment To see how the acidity of soil effects plants, there’s an experiment you can carry out that magically changes the colour of hydrangea flowers from pink to blue. All you have to do is buy some Hydrangea Colourant and apply it to the plant’s soil, as directed in the instructions. It’ll only take a short time for the flowers of the hydrangea to change their colour. The reason this happens is that a hydrangea likes a slightly acidic soil. The substance you’ve applied to it, aluminium sulphate, lowers the pH to make it even more acidic – and that makes the plant completely change its colour.

Colours and textures When you’re looking at plants, compare the wonderful variety of colours, shapes, sizes and textures.

The smooth leaf of a geranium feels and looks really different to the slightly furry leaves of a salvia. If you go for a walk in the park, compare the bark of different trees and the different colours of berries on bushes and shrubs.

What’s in a name?

Lots of plants have fun or interesting names so encourage kids to think about how these got their name?

• poached egg plants (Limnanthes douglasii) • lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) • butterfly bush (Buddleja) • chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) • balloon flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus) • dog’s tooth violet (Erythronium dens-canis) • bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) Older kids could even use these names to give their garden a theme.

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How To Indentify Japanese Knotweed And How To Deal With It Without Ruining Your Garden Along with “subsidence” and “damp”, there is a new utterance that is guaranteed to make any homeowner or landlord’s heart sink – “Japanese knotweed”.

Where does it come from?

Brought to the UK in the mid 19th century by explorer Philipp Franz von Siebold, who found it growing on the side of a volcano, Japanese Knotweed, or Fallopia Japonica, was so admired for its beauty that it was named the “most interesting new ornamental plant of the year” by the Society of Agriculture and Horticulture at Utrecht in Holland in 1847.

What do we know about it?

Little did we know back then, as the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh flogged the plant to nurseries, this exquisite bamboo-like plant would usurp ivy as the fast-growing scourge of gardens around the country.

What does it do?

Like ivy on steroids, Japanese Knotweed can work its way into walls, with foundation-ravaging roots which can grow up to three meters in depth and seven meters in any direction.

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Naturally, this causes some problems for properties – £170million worth a year of problems to be precise – and has since been demoted from its flattering accolade from two centuries ago and placed on the World Conservation Union’s “worst invasive species” list. Ouch.

How to spot it For such a persistent plant, it retires (dies back) in the winter, returning in early spring with red and purple shoots, accompanied by rolled back leaves which then grow very quickly.

By spring and summer you can expect bamboo-like shoots which grow up to 7ft tall, adorned with leaves up to 14cm in length. The leaves are large and arranged in a zig-zag pattern along the stem. By late summer you will see creamywhite flower tassels which grow up to 15cm and attract bees.

How to get rid of it This is not a job for a trowel and some weedkiller. Many gardeners

accept that they’re out of their depth as the roots of this plant reaches new ones and hire a professional to rid themselves of it.

If you do decide to tackle it yourself, be sure to take on the roots and keep on top of any new ones which emerge. Not all weedkillers are created equal, so you’ll need to look for one which is glyphosate-based to

make any headway.

The Environmental Protection Act of 1990 also classes Japanese Knotweed as “controlled waste”, which means you can’t just throw any remnants in your green wheelie bin. It can either be dried out and burnt, or you can call a licensed contractor to dispose of the plant by taking it to a designated landfill site.

The Big Butterfly Count

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The big butterfly count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment. It was launched in 2010 and has rapidly become the world’s biggest survey of butterflies. Over 60,000 people took part in 2017, submitting 62,500 counts of butterflies and day-flying moths from across the UK. The count runs from 20 July to 12 August. Simply count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright (preferably sunny) weather during the big butterfly count. We have chosen this time of year because most butterflies are at the adult stage of their lifecycle, so more likely to be seen. Records are welcome from anywhere: from parks, school grounds and gardens, to fields and forests.

If you are counting from a fixed position in your garden, count the maximum number of each species that you can see at a single time. For example, if you see three Red Admirals together on a buddleia bush then record it as 3, but if you only see one at a time then record it as 1 (even if you saw one on several occasions) – this is so that you don’t count the same butterfly more than once . If you are doing your count on a walk, then simply total up the number of each butterfly species that you see during the 15 minutes.

Taking part in the count is easy - find a sunny place and spend just 15 minutes counting every butterfly seen and then submit sightings online at www.bigbutterflycount.org.

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It’s always so difficult during the 6-week break to know what to do with the children, especially because everything seems to cost a fortune! Well, fear not! Martin Lewis’s money saving website moneysavingexpert.com has a fantastic list of over 100 things to do over the summer holidays that won’t break the bank. Just search for ‘School holiday deals.’

From ‘kids eat free’, 2 for 1 offers on regional attractions, free museums and cheap travel to picking your own fruit, camping in the garden and cheap cinema tickets. There’s loads of great ideas just waiting for us! I’m going to get my 6-week chart out and start planning! And don’t forget to fill your cooler with snacks and drinks at the beginning of summer and keep it in your car, so you’ve always got emergency supplies in case you’re stuck in a traffic jam or get delayed some other way. Whatever you do, have a great time and stay safe!

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HOTTEST SUMMER IN 40 YEARS Well, that’s what the forecasters say and, at the time of writing, we’ve had absolutely scorching weather, so I think they might be spot on. It’s been glorious! Saying that, don’t forget to use your sunscreen. I burn just at the sight of sunshine so I have my Factor 50 on hand. I’m also walking around with a water bottle to keep hydrated and covering up as much as possible. The only thing I haven’t got is a widebrimmed hat to go with my sunglasses. Time to go shopping, methinks!

COOL DOWN WITH HOMEMADE LEMONADE This is a great recipe for home-made lemonade which is brilliant for cooling down in the summer heat. It’s one I found online – and if you want a more adult drink, just add some gin!!

All you need is 100g/3½ oz sugar, the juice of 4 lemons, ice and about 1 litre/15¼fl oz sparkling mineral water. Put the sugar and lemon juice in a jug, add some ice and top up with the water. Stir it all up together – and enjoy!

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