East Riding Mag: West Hull Villages Edition - Issue No.65 February 2020

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Welcome & Contents

Editor’s note

Welcome to the February edition of the magazine I hope you are all keeping well. In This edition we have another wide and varied selection of articles and news stories to keep you informed and entertained. All our regular columns are here too - including Rebekah’s Beauty Box, Antiques with Duggleby Auctioneers and Fiona’s Food For Thought. We also have an interview with local music promoter Nigel Holmes, as well as the Hull City column, Gardening, Interiors and a Mental Health feature. Riverford Organic Farmers have shared a fantastic recipe for you to try at home too.

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We would like to encourage anyone who has an interesting story to tell to contact us with it - as we are looking for local stories about Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. It can be a local history article, or it may be about someone who deserves recognition - in fact anything that will make for an interesting and engaging piece for our readers to enjoy.

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Putting the ‘Rosie Lee’ under lock and key!

Take a look at any early antique tea caddy and you will immediately notice a couple of really weird things. For one thing it will be extremely well made in fine quality wood, perhaps with elegant decoration. Even odder – it will have a lock!

Now we all know some folk can be tight but security precautions on the tea caddy?

What we have to remember is that in the 18th century and early nineteenth century tea was an expensive commodity which was only regularly drunk by the wellheeled. The hoi polloi drank ale and if times were hard water.

So tea being a luxury item, the people who could afford it were not going to have the hired help whipping it. Supplies were stored in an elegant box which would stand on the sideboard. The box was locked, with the lady of the house hanging on to the key.

A typical caddy opens to reveal containers for two or three different types of tea and sometimes had an aperture for a glass bowl so that you could mix the blend which best suited your

personal taste.

The earliest caddies were extremely attractive objects, often veneered in mahogany, sometimes in walnut, satinwood or even tortoiseshell.

Whilst the most common shapes were rectangular or hexagonal boxes, there were some quite extraordinary creations: I have seen caddies in the shape of toadstools, melons, apples, pears and any number of other fruits.

As the nineteenth century wore on tea prices came down and it became a drink that could be enjoyed by simply anyone. As soon as that happened the heyday of the caddy, at least as an expensive highly decorative object, was over and although the late Victorians produced some presentable and attractive caddies, they were not in quite the same class as those produced around the turn of the nineteenth century.

By the end of the Victorian age, the day of the tin caddy had arrived, caddies had become mundane, utilitarian objects which no-one would have dreamt of standing on the sideboard, far less locking up.

Looking at the caddy we’ve pictured it is a fine example from the late 18th or early 19th century, George III period in the Sheraton style. It is plain rectangular in shape and veneered in satinwood with rosewood cross-banding and ebony and boxwood stringing. The hinged lid opens to reveal a very well fitted mahogany lined interior with two removable oblong tea boxes, each with matching crossbanded satinwood tops and raised oval hinged lids, and traces of the original zinc metallic lining. To the

centre is a baize lined aperture for a blending bowl and to the front the tell-tale lock with diamond shaped ivory escutcheon.

It is a real beauty, a very good quality piece and when it went under the hammer recently it was snapped up by a local dealer for £150.

There are a number of reasons why tea caddies still arouse quite a bit of interest. Apart from the fact that they are pretty, decorative pieces, they are also useful as jewellery boxes or for storing things.

Ironically, probably the last thing that anyone would today think of keeping in one of these attractive boxes is …. tea!

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Health & Wellbeing

Daily Tips For Improving Your Mental Health Maintaining positive mental health is one of the biggest challenges of modern day life. But it’s the little things that make a difference, and with these simple tips and tricks from our health and wellness guru Amelia Krapotkin, you can incorporate some small steps into your daily routine to stay mentally healthy and happy.

Start The Day Right

“Anxiety is often worst in the morning, so try to avoid activities that trigger stress levels before you’re ready. For example, I never open my emails until I’m up, showered and have had a coffee.

That way I can’t be hit by a stressor that could make me feel less ready to take on the day.”

Exercise Is Key

“The benefits of exercise on mental health are well acknowledged. Put simply, the act of moving releases endorphins – feel-good hormones – and helps you feel more energised and focused. This doesn’t mean you need to sign up to a gym, though, even walking rather than taking a short tube ride, or taking the stairs rather than the lift can have a marked effect.”

Practise Some Public Transport Breathing Exercises

“The commute is the perfect time to tune into your breath and how it affects your body. When we are stressed our breathing becomes shorter and shallower.

Implementing some meditative breathing techniques can make you feel much more relaxed. Start

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by taking deep, full breaths and exhaling slowly out of your mouth.

This will make a huge difference to how stressed you feel.”

Let Go of Negative Words and Phrases

“Dwelling on problems tends to sink people into negativity. Is your speech or thinking full of words like ‘never’, ‘none’, ‘no’, ‘can’t’ and ‘don’t’? The first step is to catch yourself being negative and make a conscious effort to turn your thinking around. It takes effort to build new habits. Instead of saying, ‘I can’t,’ look for the possibilities.

Open your mind to find solutions.”

allowing your mind and body time to relax, you can get into a vicious cycle. Feeling exhausted is likely to accelerate feelings of anxiety, and this in turn will impact on your ability to sleep peacefully. Make sure to have a night-time routine, aim for eight hours kip a night, and invest in a decent mattress which promotes restful sleep.”

Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Sleep

“There’s a close link between sleep quality and the quality of your mental health. If you’re burning the candle at both ends and not

Switch Off From Tech

“In today’s always-on digital world, it’s easy to think you need to be available 24/7, to check emails in the evening or even on holiday.

Our Wellbeing Index revealed that 67% of HR professionals say ‘leavism’ – working outside contracted hours – is a real issue at their workplace. Establishing clear boundaries, particularly when it comes to technology, is essential

to switching off. Put on the outof-office reply, turn off your work phone and don’t pack your laptop when you leave the office.”

Make Daily Lists

“Write a quick gratitude list of ten things that you are immediately grateful for. When we start to appreciate the little things around us that we take for granted like our health, being able to eat good food, interacting with others, our mood shifts to an attitude of appreciation and then we feel more connected and able to accept things as they come.”

Live In The Moment

“Instead of thinking about what’s happened in the past, or what’s ahead in the future, simply enjoy the moment. Really savour the present time through all your senses – touch, hearing, sight, smell, taste. Or focus on your breathing, in and out. Fill your mind with what’s in the ‘now’ and there’s no room for worries or concerns.”

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Classic Blue Hue Of 2020 Every year, the Pantone Colour Institute declares a colour the one to watch and for 2020 it’s Classic Blue. The interiors industry might be quick to embrace the new shade but how exactly can we use it in our own home?

What’s The Definition Of ‘Classic Blue’?

After the energising warmth of last year’s Living Coral, the Pantone Colour Of The Year for 2020 is a timeless shade of blue, designed to bring a sense of peace and tranquillity to the next era - a tonic to growing political unrest across the globe and the significant daily stresses we experience in society.

Associated with calm and quiet, Classic Blue is meant to introduce a sense of serenity and stability to the start of the new decade. It also perfectly captures the beauty of the night sky and deep depths of the ocean. “A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to express and expand our thinking, challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow

of communication,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of The Pantone Colour Institute.

What Effect Does It Have On A Room?

Dramatic, darker paint shades have been enjoying a renaissance for some time, so introducing this inky blue needn’t take you too far out of your comfort zone.

“Because blue is one of the coolest of all the colours in the spectrum, it instils feelings of reliability and stability,” says Jane Rolfe, co-founder of Rolfe & Skipton. “Darker blues project a sense of sophistication and tranquillity, and make the perfect backdrop for treasured artworks, collections and decorative displays. Think of an inky blue night sky enveloping you in a safe and calm atmosphere.”

How Versatile Is It? Lee Johnson, Beverley Painter & Decorator,

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explains its versatility: “This colour is particularly suited to small spaces – well-lit studies and workstations would benefit from its stimulating feel, but in low level light it becomes a little more tender in feel so would work well in a TV room or sitting room. Light or bright kitchens could benefit from the energizing side of this colour especially when combined with All White for maximum contrast. It’s also great for children’s bedrooms.”

Can It Be Used As An Accent Colour?

For those wary of colour, try adding it to the interior of bookcases or kitchen dressers, or even kitchen cabinets. “More and more, we are seeing requests for statement blue jewel-toned island counters,” explains Jacob Kinnersley, creative design director of JKD. “The island counter is an integral part of approximately 80% of the kitchens we make, but our market is becoming much more imaginative and explorative with colour when it comes to cabinetry. Many opt for neutral surfaces, pantries and wall cabinets, which they pair with a

brave tone, such as a deep blue, on the island counter. This gives the kitchen a more contemporary feel, without overpowering the whole space.” This trend was popular in 2019 and indications are it is only growing for 2020.

What Other Colours Does It Work With?

When it comes to accessories, Classic Blue works well with many different schemes, including clotted cream and turmeric yellow, blush pink furniture and textiles, and brass and gold accents. It’s a really adaptable colour to introduce all year round, says Creations Upholstery’s resident style advisor, Simon Barker, who claims searches for blue hues are up over 50%.

“If you are seeking versatility in your interiors, ‘Classic Blue’ will successfully sail through the seasons, making this tone a solid option for investment furniture and décor,” he says. “Conjuring images of the hazy Mediterranean coast through summer and capturing the crisp, coolness of the winter months, its transformative qualities are boundless.”

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6 Bedroom Organising Rules That Actually Work

Sort out your sleep space once and for all with these easy ways to conquer the clutter It’s so easy to let a bedroom get out of hand. It’s a space rarely seen by visitors (so somewhere that can safely act as a dumping ground) and it’s where most of us throw off clothes when we’re too tired to be neat, and rummage through piles when we need to get out the door in the morning. So it’s little wonder it sometimes gets a bit messy.

that smart storage is the key to a calm home, and the rule here is to divide each storage area to fully cater for your individual needs.

Rather than pile everything into a cupboard with just one clothes rail, give your storage an overhaul and start to make it work for you by subdividing the space and carving out a niche for every item.

The trick is to make it super-easy to keep tidy, creating systems that make it a breeze both to access things and to put them away quickly. Try these ideas for size.

Use a pillowcase to store a complete set of bed linen If you’ve ever scrabbled through the laundry pile trying find a full set of bed linen, and wondered where the missing pillowcase/undersheet/ duvet cover has got to, you’ll appreciate this organising trick.

When you launder bed linen, place a full, clean set inside one of the pillowcases before storing it in your wardrobe (or the airing cupboard if you have one). That way, you’ll be able to grab a complete set in seconds when you next change the bed. Simple but effective.

Sub-divide and conquer It will come as no surprise to learn

facing the same way. Then, each time you return a laundered item you’ve recently worn to the rail, turn the hanger so it’s facing in the opposite direction.

At the end of each season, take a look to see if there are any hangers that haven’t been moved. If you haven’t worn an item even once, it might be time to clear it out and donate it to charity.

A bespoke wardrobe will allow you to do this, but you can also upgrade an existing wardrobe with dividers, extra rails and hooks for keeping scarves, ties and belts together.

Employ the reverse hanger trick An organised person has a streamlined wardrobe, so here’s a little trick to make sure you aren’t storing any excess baggage in yours.

Go through your wardrobe and make sure all your hangers are

Avoid a floordrobe With the best will in the world, you’re not always going to hang up every piece of clothing in the evening, especially if you’re planning to wear an item again the following day.

To avoid a ‘floordrobe’ situation, where clothes pile up on the floor or get draped over door handles or chair backs, invest in a clothes stand to stylishly drape your garments over in the evening.

Dressmakers’ models or valet stands like this one pictured (bottom right) are nice pieces of furniture in their own right and are actively improved with the addition of an artfully draped jacket or scarf.

In a bedroom, this means paying attention to the little things. Small items, such as jewellery, make-up, books or papers, can pile up and create visual clutter very quickly.

Having a dedicated storage box for everything means you can return each item to its spot quickly and easily. It should become a habit in no time and will help you keep your room feeling restful and calm.

Tidy cables out of sight Finally, many of us use electronic devices in the bedroom, from phones to e-readers to speakers.

This means cables can quickly pile up, with devices all needing to be charged on a regular basis.

The organising rule here is to clearly label each cable to identify it and prevent a mess of tangled wires. Colour-code each one with a little bit of tape, so you can easily identify which charger belongs to which device, then tether them to prevent them slipping down behind a bedside table. A simple clip on the back of a unit that you can feed the wire through will do the job.

Have a place for small items Little and often is the golden rule for keeping a clutter-free home. Big overhauls can be useful once in a while, but to keep on top of things, its best to return items to their rightful place every time you’ve finished with them.

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Leap Year Traditions

12 reasons to propose to your boyfriend this leap year

This year is a leap year which means, we have a 29th day in February, on which girls are ‘allowed’ to propose to their fellas.

And, while tradition dictates that men should be the ones doing the asking, this year, women can get in on the action and plan their own proposal. So, if you’re thinking of popping the question, go for it. Here are 12 reasons why you should propose to your boyfriend this leap year.

1. Who makes the rules?

Sure, ‘traditionally’ it is the man’s job to ask for a woman’s hand in marriage, but, did you know, it was way back in the fifth century that St Brigid of Kildare asked the patron Saint of Ireland’s permission for women to propose on February 29th, so sick was she of single

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4. Men are useless Not, thankfully, in every sense of the word, but it’s common knowledge that men aren’t very good at multi-tasking and, when it comes to making decisions, sometimes need a bit if a push in the right direction.

women moaning about suitors too ‘shy’ to do it themselves. As rules go, they don’t get more ancient than that.

2. You’re in good company Zsa Zsa Gabor apparently proposed to all nine of her husbands – and it worked for her… ish.

3. Life’s too short for dropping hints Subtly walking past jewellery shops, leaving wedding magazines lying around and ‘accidentally’ switching over to Jennifer Aniston rom-coms on Netflix when your boyfriend thought you were tucking into another episode of Narcos. Get it together, girl – spit it out.

5. You won’t get the opportunity again for another four years By which time you’ll be… *gulps* 6. It’s 2020 Which means you no longer have to comply to the traditional rules of society that you are *supposed* to.

And, from pay rises to professional acknowledgment, there are certain things that are easier to get if you ask for them. *Adds husband to that list* 7. Tradition is over-rated Traditionally it is a man’s job to do the asking, but, traditionally university education for women was forbidden, they had no rights to apply for divorce and ‘disobedience’ was punished with a public whipping. Join the revolution.

8. Stepping out of your comfort zone Because nothing is more thrilling than pushing your personal boundaries and a ‘yes’ from the love of your life beats an indoor rock climbing class at your local community gym.

9. ‘But I’ll never know if he was ever going to do it…’

Sure, because your boyfriend is totally going to legally commit himself to you for the rest of his life because he couldn’t think of a polite way to say no.

10. It’s an excuse for a party It’s February, it’s cold, it’s wet, it’s dark and means that, unless National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day is a biggy for you on March 1, there’s not a lot coming up to get excited about for a couple of months.

11. You can pick your own engagement ring And won’t have to pretend to like Granny-in-law’s hand-me-down.

12. What’s the worst that can happen?

Okay, Let’s not go there!

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All for One Concert for Sight Support There will be a fantastic fundraising concert on March 21st at the Jubilee Church featuring six choirs within the All for One Choir.

Enjoy a selection of contemporary pop, rock, soul & gospel songs in a concert featuring the awe inspiring East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire based All For One Choirs plus the G Choir as featured in the Gospel Choir of the Year competition on BBC Songs of Praise.

The concert will feature the All For One Choir’s from Hull, Beverley, Driffield, Market Weighton and Cleethorpes as well as the G Choir.

All For One Choir was founded in 2011 by well -known local musician and vocalist Helen Garnett (As seen on Britain’s Got Talent’s The Garnett Family). They are a non-audition choir who sing pop rock soul and gospel and their numbers in East Yorkshire currently total around 350.

AFO have performed with many celebrities such as Leona Lewis, Steve Harley, award winning classical groups Blake and G4,

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Russell Watson, Wayne Woodward, The Commitments, The Glasgow Philharmonic and Bazil Meade to name a few. The choir have toured internationally with countries including France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy and Ireland and have appeared on TV both here and abroad.

The event is a fundraiser for Sight Support Hull & East Yorkshire who are the local charity supporting people with visual impairment or sight loss and this is held between 7pm -10pm on Saturday 21st March Online tickets: are available on Eventbrite for £10 Adults & £5 Children plus booking fees. Info can be found on the website www.sightsupport.org or from the charity’s Facebook page SightSupportHEY. There may be some tickets available on the door but it would be advisable to book in advance on 01482 342297 or fundraising@sightsupport.org March 21st at Jubilee Church Hall, King Edward Street, Hull, HU1 3SQ

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The Local Music Scene

“Now we’re gonna dance to a different song”

Local music promoter Nigel Holmes of “Smash It Up” the “Breakfast Club and “Come As You Were” talks to HullMag about his career in the Hull music scene.

Love him or hate him Nigel Holmes is a music promoter on a mission. A mission to bring original live music to Hull and East Yorkshire from across the globe.

Anyone who has attended one of the hundreds of gigs he has put on across the city over the years will know that they are guaranteed live music at its very best.

HM: Have you ever worked with one of your favourite bands?

What was that like?

NH: I have been lucky enough to be friends with many of the bands I have worked with. It’s always exhilarating watching them perform and feeling some pride at those whose careers I have helped in some way or other.

HM: We hear that you were heavily involved with Hull favourites “The Talks” – in what capacity?

NH: I was effectively the 5th Talk.

I was Booking agent, Tour crew/ stooge, aided the marketing. I actually came up with the band name before it was actually fully formed thing.

HM: Are you a native to Hull?, NH: Yes, though born in Hull I grew up in Carlisle which helped shape me I think, and via a few other moves ended up back in Hull in the late 90’s.

HM: How and when did you get into the music promotion business?

NH: More by accident than by design. I kind of drifted into it like many. I always used to watch the big trucks and the road crews loading in and setting up at our local big venue, never imagining that I would one day actually do that. I was a catalyst in the Carlisle music scene of the 80’s and got involved in the promotion and managerial side of things via punk band D.O.S. and it moved on from there.

HM: What the pros and cons of being a promoter?

NH: Pros - Getting to live the dream, autonomy, the friends you would not have made/met otherwise, the thrill of finding new music that moves you

Cons – the financial losses, frustration when trying to convey your passion and enthusiasm for great music to those that are less adventurous HM: How would you describe your music brands?

NH: Creative, Imaginative, Extremely good, with attention to detail and knowledgeable HM: Can you describe the best and worst moment (s) of your career to date?

There are too many highs, and a fair number of lows to list any above any other. I have achieved so much

more than I ever imagined. But have also had haters try to discredit and ruin me, which is a by product of having a natural aptitude for what I do that seems to elicit covetousness in many.

Another highlight was pulling off a coup show in 2017 which was completely ignored by the City Of Culture and local media. Hit 90’s punk/alternative band Senseless Things played a sold out show at The New Adelphi as a warm up for their massive London reunion show. (this brought in people from all over the country and even overseas to our fair city).

HM: You have helped established Punk and Indie music in the city are there any upcoming local bands we should listen out for?

The Cartels really blew me away with ability beyond their years and energy. Also Split Milk have impressed greatly for much the same reason. I was looking forward to hearing more from MEEK as they sound interesting.

I find that things are a little flat at the moment in Hull. A lot of very competent bands but little grabbing me and throwing me around (metaphorically).

HM: How has the music industry changed over your career so far?

NH: Having worked in several areas of the business(retail, writing, DJ ing, radio presenting, booking agent, road crewing), it hasn’t really changed a great deal, For bands the internet age has democratised things a bit but they can easily get lost in the sea of others doing the

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What’s On national touring venue, and also establishing another venue (from nowhere to being respected)that became a complementary small venue to The New Adelphi Club (which I have been working with/ promoting in for 22 of its 35 years)

Cartels same, and many that break through still require the level of investment that can still lead to them being ripped off (as in the previous decades - 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and beyond). Many of the people higher up the “food chain” are still clueless fools that have little idea what they are doing and are far removed from why we are in this in the first place HM: If you had to do it all over again, would you choose this career?

NH: Absolutely!

HM: What is your favourite Hull venue (past or present) and why?

They are all deeply flawed, but Moriarty’s (It was taken over and became FUEL) was a great time, taking an unknown pub and it becoming recognised as a

HM: What’s on the horizon for you and your brands?

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produces work which focuses on identity and how space and place can influence an individual’s identity. As the son of an English mother and Moroccan father, he presents the coming together of cultures, the conflicts and juxtaposition created through merging English and Moroccan culture and the influence of this on his identity.

Claire Longrigg, exhibitions officer, Ferens Art Gallery said: “It’s great to see an increase in submissions this year, especially from young artists, and rtists from outside the city.

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 15 February.

The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists.

The artwork was selected by a panel of judges consisting of visual artist Graham Dean, whose artwork is represented in the Ferens permanent collection, freelance curator Angela Kingston, and Kenn

“Having an online submissions process has allowed the exhibition to reach more artists. The selectors have done a great job in choosing a really good mix of artworks in terms of medium and subject matter for us to create an engaging exhibition.”

Just a Phase, 2019, Acrylic by Paige Graham-Buckle.

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The annual event remains central to the Ferens commitment to supporting and developing local artistic talent.

Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure Limited, said: “This is a captivating exhibition that explores people’s

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“It is fantastic for Hull that we have an annual exhibition to showcase the exceptional local and regional talent. The exhibition is always hugely successful.”

Natasha Monfared, a Hull-based artist who draws inspiration from her Iranian heritage, will have her piece Veiled Volleyball (right) on display at this year’s exhibition.

Natasha is known for her works surrounding the issues of women in Iran.

Veiled Volleyball demonstrates the ongoing issue of female participation in sports. In Iran, volleyball became increasingly popular, which led to the banning of women watching it in stadiums.

This work places women not only inside the stadium, but actually on the pitch as sinister veiled figures taking the place of the opposing team.

Karim Skalli, another Hull-based artist represented in the show,

This year there is a new prize, the People’s Vote, where the public will be invited to vote for their favourite artwork during the first six weeks of the exhibition. The winner will be announced on March 31.

A number of other prizes are available, with winners being announced at a private event on Friday 14 February. The prizes have been provided by sponsors the Friends of the Ferens and local business BSB Architecture.

Artworks in the Open Exhibition can be purchased throughout the duration of the exhibition. A catalogue for £2.50 is available from the gallery.

The free exhibition runs until Sunday 26 April at Ferens Art Gallery. The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm and Sundays 11am – 4pm.

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Roy Woodcock’s

World of Wine So, here we are, well and truly into 2020 and with all the festive and New Year celebrations but a fast dimming memory, perhaps it’s time to try some new wines. In fact that does seem like a very good new year’s resolution!

One suggestion would be an interesting, but lesser-known, white wine grape that drinks exceptionally well. It’s called Albarino and grows in north-west Spain and also in Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho.

In Portugal it has long been a contributor to Vinho Verde - the classic, slightly spritz wine, but was little known in Spain until about 20 years ago when the setting up of the Rias Baixas denomination of origin in Galicia in Spain led to it suddenly becoming a fashionable drink in the bars and restaurant of Madrid.

Part of the problem was the fact that the grapes were difficult to grow in any quantity because it was difficult to get the rapes to ripen in the cool climate in that region of Spain. But the upside of that climate problem is that the grapes produce a white wine

with delicious acidity, which makes it excellent with fish and seafood.

Albarino has a dramatic aromatic intensity, so expect aromas of lemons, limes, grapefruit and honeysuckle, and occasionally orange zest, and a mouth-watering tingly taste, coupled with subtle salty and bitter notes.

It’s usually best to drink within a year or two of the vintage to ensure the wine retains its trademark acidity and bold, fruity aromas and is very much a wine to drink with seafood.

But white meats wouldn’t be a problem and, depending on personal taste, it’s definitely worth trying with Vietnamese, Thai and Caribbean food.

Because of the difficulties in growing the grape, Albarino wines can be expensive, but I’ve picked out one bargain offer worth trying - see this month’s “best buys” section. * Talking of price, two budget £4.99 wines have proved a hit with shoppers - with Lidl selling the equivalent to 16,000 glasses of them an hour during the festive period.

The supermarket’s Rioja Joven DOC and the Argentinian Malbec wines proved a firm favourite among Christmas shoppers.

The two popular red wines are both part of Lidl’s core range, meaning shoppers can pick up a bottle all year round and the news comes as new data revealed wine was the fastest-growing sector for Lidl last Christmas, with 21 per cent growth over the last year.

The Rioja Joven is a refreshing wine, with bright black plum aromas making it juicy and appetising. It’s also highly versatile, meaning you can enjoy it with anything from pizza to steak. The Argentinian Malbec is ripe and plummy with a dry and savoury finish, and delicious with steak and grilled meats.

Lidl’s master of wine Richard Bampfield said: “It’s wonderful to see that Rioja and Argentinian Malbec continue to be so popular, with both demonstrating that you don’t need to spend over the odds for high quality wine.

“The Malbec is a particular favourite of mine – it’s delicious paired with roast beef on a Sunday.” * Has the bubble burst for sparkling wine sales? That certainly seems to be the case if latest sales figures are to be believed, because fizz in all its forms is now facing a decline according to the Wine and Spirits Trade Association’s latest Market Report.

While sparkling wine, particularly Prosecco, has enjoyed a boom over the last ten years, overall sales went down for the first time by three per cent in the last 12 months. The price of wine has gone up by up to seven

per cent in the past year, and the WSTA said this could be partly to blame for the drop.

The wine industry has blamed the Government for refusing to cut duty on wine for 35 years, making it more costly and causing drinkers to choose other beverages. Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, said: Wine drinkers haven’t enjoyed a cut in duty for 35 years, since Nigel Lawson was Chancellor and only then because he was forced into it by the Courts. Wine was singled out for a duty rise at the last Budget which, on top of the weakening of the pound, has contributed to a further hike in wine prices.

“This is why the WSTA is calling for a cut to wine excise duty at the Budget to help revitalise the industry, encourage investment and bring a boost to the economy.”

But notwithstanding all of that, retailers will be enjoying a boom in fizz sales this month because of Valentine’s and I’ve picked out a nice pink Champagne as a “best buy” as it’s currently enjoying a price cut at the Co-op for a limited period. * Finally, there was good news recently for Majestic, who have an outlet in Beverley, after a takeover by private equity firm Fortress Investment Group, who immediately announced plans to keep open its 190 stores and possibly open new ones. Under its previous leadership, Majestic had been set to close up to 140 of the 190 stores.

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Where: Co-op When: Now, until February 18 Why: Really worth trying if you’ve never tasted Albarino before. It’s limey and crisp and full of ripe white fruit with a refreshing zesty finish. A great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.

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Where: Roberts & Speight, Beverley When: Now (while stocks last) Why: A white wine made from Zibibbo grapes; dry and fresh, with intense aromas of jasmine, green apples and citron with a long lingering taste of citrus fruit, yellow peaches and green apples.

Alike the Albarino, good with fish and shellfish dishes.

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Where: Waitrose When: Now, until February 18 Why: A full-bodied wine, it displays soft tannins and a long finish. It is a perfect accompaniment to char-grilled red meats and hearty Italian dishes.

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Beauty Box Happy New Year, beauty fans! If Santa Claus didn’t bring you everything you were hoping for from your festive wish list, and you’re thinking about how best to address your needs, it makes financial sense to consider what sort of products you can get away with saving pennies on, and which are worth the splurge.

I often get asked where best to invest when it comes to make-up and appreciate that it can be a totally overwhelming shopping experience with so much variety now available on the high street and at the high end.

I love a bargain, but believe there are key products that should not be scrimped on.

Number one is foundation.

“There are key products that shouldn’t be scrimped on” Along with skincare, your foundation is a product you’re going to be wearing across a large surface area, not just dabbed here and there, so you want to make sure what you’re putting on your face is kind as well as longwearing. John Lewis has so much available in the fancy beauty hall, so pop along and be sure to check out Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturiser (£35), ideal for those who like a sheer, glowy look.

This luminous product offers lightweight coverage in an oil-free formula, ideal for acne-prone or sensitive skin. Due to the dewy effect of

this product, it’s also an excellent option for more mature skin.

If you prefer a little more coverage, I swear by Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear SPF15 (£35.50) for its buildable, flawless coverage, available in 45 shades. And

for a full face ready to take on anything, head across town to Debenhams and find the Kat Von D products to pick up Lock It foundation (£28). With an incredible liquid- to-powder-feel finish, it’s super long- wearing and in my opinion negates the need for a concealer or powder. Talking of concealer, this is another area I wouldn’t scrimp on. In Boots, try the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Concealer (£25). Deliciously thick and reassuringly durable, I’ve never

used a product so forgiving to colour match and flawless to blend.

When it comes to powder, I will always return to Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder Translucent (£30) for its perfectly buffed and set finish. And my final piece of advice when it comes to splurging would be to go for a really decent eyeshadow palette. There’s nothing worse than cheap, chalky colours that are impossible to build and blend, and fade before the sun has. Opting for a higher- end palette should mean kick-ass colour payoff, blendability and a look that should see you through the night. I love Anastasia Beverly Hills and Huda Beauty for eyeshadows, and both can be purchased though online beauty stores like Cult Beauty and Beauty Bay from £46 for a full palette.

So, where can you make savings?

Lipsticks, mascaras, brow pencils and powders, nail polish... fill your boots! Some of my favourite lip colours cost me less than a tenner, and I include the NYX Suede Matte Lip Liner (£4, Boots) in that. Brunch Me is the perfect nude shade for lining and filling in, or pop NYX Butter Lip Gloss over the top in Crème Brulee (£5.50) for a silky smile. It smells like vanilla candy, too! Cheap lipsticks are a fun way of trying a new shade and being a little bolder. CYO Matte Lot Of Good Lipstick in Stage Dive is just £2 in Boots, and is such a beautifully fiery shade. For falsies, Kiss lashes can be picked up for as little as £5; however try the new Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection from Boots (£7.99) for the silkiest, fluffiest flutter around!

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Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor

A rebuilding season?

The home defeat to Huddersfield was dramatic, conceding a very late goal after a fifteen minute break due to an injury to their goalkeeper was bad enough but it also curtailed any promotion ambitions by the club’s owners and led to a very busy end to the transfer window.

If City had managed to scrape a victory then they would still have had the opportunity to chase the pack but financial reality was to strike within days. West Brom offered a deal worth £1.5 million for Grosicki and as he could have left for nothing in four months they cashed in and also cut £100,000 a month from the wage bill. They also got Milinkovic and Henriksen off the wage bill too though the Norwegian will be a free agent in June so they wasted at least £750,000 keeping him here since June even though he never played a competitive game for Grant McCann and receive nothing back from a £5 million signing. The biggest loss was to follow minutes before the end of the transfer window when Jarrod Bowen eventually signed for West Ham after seemingly never ending negotiations. The deal was £14 million and could maybe raise to £22 million if he is a massive success and the Hammers aren’t relegated. There is no way he would stop long term and potentially no one would make offers comparable

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though there is no certainty he will actually sign permanently after his loan deal. Scott (pictured above) has arrived from Motherwell for £1.5 million and is seen as another

Whitehurst. It took receivership for all these players on low wages to come to the fore but let’s hope some of these players come good and make a similar impact to Jarrod Bowen. The clubs’ strategy seems to have moved from chasing the Premier League dream to becoming more self sustaining and we will see if this works over the coming years if no one comes in to buy the club and they have to attempt to break even on small gates. Some of the bigger wage earners such as Kingsley, Stewart and Toral are likely to be released

by June so these youngsters could be the basis of next year’s team besides other lower league bargains or loanees. We do need some experience however. The team could really use an Ian Ashbee (pictured centre) figure in midfield, not least to kick some of the play actors we have seen from Forest and Fulham over recent weeks and lead the youngsters.

We also need to welcome back Angus MacDonald after his successful treatment for cancer.

That is a far greater challenge than playing football matches so we look forward to seeing him in the black and amber once again though we have signed several quality central defenders since we first lost him to ill health a couple of years ago.

to Palace and West Ham during the summer.

Sadly, this means the club are around £15 million better off but lost their forward line. However, we will have to see what Marcus Maddison and James Scott can do to replace our departing stars. Maddison has arrived from Peterborough with a massive reputation as a goal scoring winger

young player with potential, only 19 and rated as a future Scotland international Striker.

The two deadline signings add to the rebuilding job began by Grant McCann in January, he had signed two new wingers in the shape of Wilks and Samuelson and they too could become key players in the future alongside other McCann signings such as Elder, Eaves and Lopes. Hull City are signing a number of talented young players who have the potential to develop over the next couple of years, if McCann has a few years to grow this team. Added to the youngsters signed the Academy has never had so many first teamers or players knocking on the door for many years. The likes of Keane Lewis-Potter, Fleming and Batty, a few players brought into the Under 23s from elsewhere such as Bennett and Bonds and others on loan and making progress such as Jacob Greaves and Max Sheaf at Cheltenham. There have not been so many young players of potential since the days of Mike Smith. Smith had no option but to play them but Colin Appleton developed them into promotion winners back in the early eighties and we had home grown legends such as Roberts, Marwood and McLaren alongside the likes of Skipper, Askew and

Despite bringing in players to boost the squad they have been hit with a dozen injuries so the club’s focus is just managing to put a side out at the moment and scraping a dozen more points to survive. The team looked rudderless in the 5-1 home defeat to Brentford but we just have to hope that the draw at Reading can be the start of a revival. Five consecutive defeats, the loss of two stars and a dozen first teamers was not a great way to begin February but they should be capable of steadying the ship and survive once again. We will also see the potential for next season once all the newcomers have played a few matches by May. Let’s hope there is a bit more positive mood than the current feeling of some supporters, stars come and go that’s the story at City and every other team. Onwards and upwards.

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6 Unusual Honeymoons

Whether it’s on a cast-away island, or in a city full of culture, there are few better ways to kick-off married life than with an unforgettable romantic adventure.

From utterly romantic desert camps in Oman to the idyllic Andaman Islands, HullMag contributor Emily Hardwick reveals six of the most unusual honeymoon destinations...

Off-Grid Indulgence: Oman

While Morocco is now wellestablished on the honeymoon trail, Oman offers a unique alternative. Swap Morocco’s Sahara Desert to sleep under the stars in a luxury Bedouin camp in Oman’s Wahiba Sands. Or trade the buzz of Marrakesh for Muscat or Morocco’s Atlas Mountains for one of Oman’s remote mountaintop retreats.

Looking for some beach time?

Instead of Morocco’s bohemian Essaouira, opt for Oman’s Musandam Peninsula.

Where to stay: Alila Jabal Akhdar; Al Roose, Al Jabal Al Akhdar 621 Insider’s tip: For ultimate romance, sleep under the desert stars at Magic Camps.

Jungles & Cast-Away Islands: Belize

For adventure lovers, Belize ticks all the boxes. The coastline unfurls across miles of golden beaches, all

of which offer a range of one-off experiences: escape to a private island resort; dive in the Blue Hole; or snorkel the world’s second biggest barrier reef. Alternatively, hunker down in a rainforestswamped luxury lodge or kayak along the meandering Macal River before hiking up to the roaring waterfalls.

Where to stay: Cayo Espanto; Cayo Espanto Private Island Vacation Resort, San Pedro Insider’s tip: Tikal, one of Central America’s most magnificent Mayan sites, is just across the border in Guatemala and makes a great addon to a Belize itinerary.

Cultural Immersion: Japan From the futuristic buzz of Tokyo to the temple-studded streets of Kyoto, Japan promises an unforgettable adventure. Tokyo is an obvious first stop: soak up the neon-blur, experience its

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Cayo Espanto robot cafes or lose yourself in its minimalist fashion boutiques.

Eating will also be top of the agenda, from backstreet ramen bars to world-class restaurants.

After the adrenaline-high of Tokyo, Kyoto makes for a slower-paced antidote - a city peppered with traditional temples, shrines and ornate gardens. Looking to explore further? Japan has it all: hike up Mount Fuji, immerse yourself in traditional forest bathing or even try hitting the ski slopes.

Where to stay: Aman Kyoto; 1 Okitayama Washimine-Cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto Insider’s tip: For an extra dose of romance, visit Japan during the Sakura season (usually end of March to early April) when the landscape is cloaked in soft cherry blossoms.

Effortlessly Gorgeous Italy: Puglia

While honeymooners tend to crowd the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Puglia makes for a more low-key alternative. Sun-baked, whitewashed and effortlessly gorgeous, Puglia’s double coastline envelopes secluded coves and stunning towns, from Polignano a Mare to Monopoli. Away from the coast, Puglia is a rural tumble of olive groves, hilltop towns and vineyards. Honeymooners looking for memorable places to stay will love Puglia’s converted trulli – conical dwellings that dot the countryside – and its white-washed masseria - traditional Puglian farmhouses serving locally sourced food.

Where to stay: Masseria Potenti; Contrada Potenti, Manduria Insider’s tip: Just over the border in Basilicata is Matera, an ancient cave city that makes for a fascinating add-on to a Puglia trip.

Idyllic Island Escape: Andaman Islands

Between India and Myanmar, the Andaman Islands are laden with unspoilt beaches. Think the

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Maldives, just without the crowds.

Base yourself on Havelock Island, where kicking back and relaxing is the order of the day. If you fancy more activity, there’s enough to keep you busy from jungle trekking and island hopping. Neil Island, one-hour away by boat, is a must.

Where to stay: Jalakara; Village number 4, Havelock Island Insider’s tip: Red Snapper, Wild Orchid’s thatch-roofed restaurant, serves up delicious seafood platters in a romantic, candlelit beach setting.

Rare Wildlife & Beach Escapes: Madagascar

Flung off the east coast of southern Africa, Madagascar is perfect for nature lovers. Get ready to set sigh on hundreds of exotic species and dramatic landscapes, that range from baobab-studded plains to dense jungle. Five percent of the world’s wildlife calls Madagascar home, so this is the place to embrace your inner Attenborough: go whale spotting; meet the island’s famous lemurs; or scuba dive with turtles. Just be sure to visit the island’s charming colonial villages, as well as factor in a hefty dose of relaxation. Miavana, Madagascar’s first super-smart eco lodge, is paving the way for luxury sustainability here – its offshore island location is pure honeymoon paradise.

Where to stay: Miavana; Nosy Ankao Insider’s tip: If time allows, travel to the unearthly Parc National Bemaraha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can climb and abseil amongst a surreal “forest” of serrated limestone pinnacles.

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is one of my favourite places in the world, especially British Columbia.

Victoria is the Capital of British Columbia, although I would say Vancouver is better known and more popular with visitors.

Victoria being located on Vancouver Island having no direct flights possibly hinders it but I can assure you it is very much worth a visit and very different to Vancouver.

Victoria’s best known sight is Buchart Gardens. No visit would be complete without spending a few hours admiring the ever changing floral bursts and greenery.

I am no gardener myself but I have had several visits. I love the views, it’s a photographer’s paradise whatever time of year you visit. In the summer months you can enjoy a different perspective when the gardens are lit and often this is enhanced with a musical concert.

Gardens are not the only attraction here. Victoria is home to some grand buildings for example the Parliament buildings and the the Empress Hotel (a nice spot for a traditional afternoon tea) or to enrich your culture a visit to one of the many museums in the heart of the city. The inner harbour is lovely to stroll around, there is always lots of activity taking place with float planes and ferries.

For shopping fanatics there is plenty of choice whether you want souvenirs or general department stores and malls you will not be disappointed with what’s on offer.

In a nut shell Victoria has something to offer all tastes and if you have time to head out of town to discover more of the Island you will be enchanted by the countryside whether travelling by rail, road or sea.

If you have time to spare or wish to see the whole of Vancouver island you can easily spend a good 2 weeks here.

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How to get your garden ready for March Sow chillies now but otherwise it’s time to do some plotting and planning Hurrah, January is over: it is never an easy month and is made worse by the desperate need to do something, anything, in the garden combined with the ability to do very little.

Now (and truthfully spoken, February, too) is not the month to start sowing. The light levels are still too low, the day length too short, the weather too dismal. The exception to the rule are chillies, which benefit from the longest growing season you can eke out.

And perhaps leeks and onions, but only if you have heat on which to germinate them and a greenhouse

Instead, it’s time to do some plotting and planning. Take a long dark evening and go through all your seed packets. Sort into one pile anything that is more than three years old or has only a smattering of seeds. Now you can take stock of what’s left and order new seed. Be systematic, otherwise you’ll go online and order what you think you need only to find you have eight packets of some strangely named squash and no radishes.

This is also the moment to sort out your storage. Seed needs to be stored somewhere cool and dry in an airtight container. Ideally this would be at around 5C, but unless you have a huge fridge, somewhere consistently cool at around 10-15C is fine. The worse place to store seeds is in the greenhouse or on a windowsill, where temperature and humidity fluctuations will ruin them quickly.

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If you fall into the former category this is probably because you once ate them and no one warned you about the after-effect. Jerusalem artichokes store their starch in the form of inulin; this makes them very good for diabetics and others who need a low-starch diet; it also means that, initially, there’s often a lot of gas and bloating.

or polytunnel to move them into, because there’s no point in getting them going now only to have to kick them outdoors too early because you’ve run out of windowsills.

Now, because that desire to sow something is strong and hasn’t necessarily gone away despite all this tidying, you can have fun with the all the out-of-date seeds.

Anything that might make a good microgreen, herbs, brassicas, salads, radishes, peas and broad beans can be sown on your windowsill for salads and garnishes. Sow thickly (germination may be low due to viability), but something will come up. Harvest when the seedlings are a few centimetres high like you would cress.

If you have leftover annual flower seeds, mix them together and, later in spring, sow them in a strip for cut flowers or just to please the pollinators. For those packets where you have only a pinch of seed left, mix like and like together – different lettuce, radish or carrot varieties, for example – to make rainbow mixes that can be sown in pots or in the ground later in spring.

Plant Jerusalem artichokes now for a plentiful supply Jerusalem artichokes tend to divide people. To some they are the devil’s work, whereas others can’t get enough, particularly at this time of year, when the tubers have been mellowed and sweetened by frost. I fall firmly into the second category. I love their nutty flavour and will eat them every which way, from sliced as thinly as possible in salads with, say, a little blue cheese and watercress, gently sautéed with leeks, baked in a gratin, or folded into a silken soup. And then, before I am beaten by what seems an inexhaustible supply, I make them into chutney for summer ploughman’s lunches.

Inulin is a prebiotic and is very good for your gut health, but your gut often doesn’t have quite the right flora at the beginning of the artichoke season. You need to build up stamina; start by eating a little jerusalem artichoke, thinly sliced and raw – going straight in with a gratin will be disastrous – and eat plenty of live yoghurt or other probiotics. Another option to take the wind out of them is to lacto-ferment them, which means fermenting in 2-3% brine (20-30g of salt in 1 litre of water). I like them with ginger, garlic, chilli and turmeric.

Jerusalem artichokes are perennial – and prolific. In order that they don’t take over your world, you need to eat them into submission, which should be happening now.

By late March they will start to sprout again.

Harvesting tubers.

For this reason, it is also the best time to establish them. They need to be planted 10-15cm deep with 30cm between tubers and 1.5m between rows. Jerusalem artichokes are closely related to sunflowers and grow over 3m tall with small, jolly yellow flowers that appear in October. You need to grow them somewhere they won’t shade out other crops.

They are sometimes cited as good windbreaks, but the truth is they will topple in strong winds. You can earth them up in late spring, but a better trick is to cut them back to around 1.5m tall in midsummer.

This way they shouldn’t need staking. Fuseau is a French variety with smooth skins for easy peeling.

Dwarf Sunray grows to only 150cm high, so it’s good for smaller or windy spots. You can also use supermarket-bought tubers if you can’t find a named supply.

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

PLANT-BASED FOOD

There’s so much talk at the moment about eating plant-based food. I recently watched a really interesting documentary on Netflix called Game Changers. We found it by accident, to be honest, and thought we’d give it a try. Among the executive producers are the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lewis Hamilton and Jackie Chan who talk about better performance, lower cholesterol and higher energy levels since making the switch to plant-based.

It’s worth watching.

We’ve also just had Veganuary and with more and more companies and restaurants offering Vegan Food, more and more people are converting. Are you? I am looking into it – although for me it wouldn’t be a huge leap because I don’t eat much meat anyway and I don’t really like fish. I do like milk in my tea though! Do make sure that if you are changing what you eat that you are still giving your body all the nutrients and vitamins it needs.

SITTING IN CINEMA COUNTS AS A LIGHT WORKOUT

Really? Apparently so, according to scientists at University College London. They found that movie-goers often experienced increases of heart rate equal to about 40 minutes of low-impact cardio. On top of that, a trip to the movies could boost concentration and memory because you are giving your undivided attention to one thing rather than juggling multiple devices watching a film at home, like smartphones, tablets and television. So, if doing more exercise was one of your New Year resolutions – job done! Just go to the cinema.

It’s one of my favourite things to do anyway. Do bear in mind that this study was funded by a well-known cinema chain!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Well it’s February which, of course, means it’s Valentine’s Day – but that’s not all. It’s also Leap Year this year so if you’re hoping for a Valentine’s proposal and don’t get one, will you get down on one knee to ask your partner to marry you? Remember, if it’s meant to be, it will be. Good luck!

Fiona x

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