HullMag Issue No.66 March 2020

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Issue No.66

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Welcome & Contents

Editor’s note

Welcome to the March edition of the magazine I hope you are all keeping well and safe during the Coronavirus outbreak. 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, Roy Woodcock’s Wine and Fiona’s Food For Thought.

We also have an feature on Napoleons Casino which celebrates it’s 20th birthday in Hull, Gardening, Interiors and a Womens Health feature. Riverford Organic Farmers have shared a fantastic recipe for you to try at home too.

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Health & Fitness

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7 Ways To Boost Your Morning Coffee Want to get your day off to a healthier start but can’t face ditching your flat white? You aren’t alone. Saves for ‘healthy coffees’ are now up by 218% on Pinterest as more of us seek nourishing alternatives. So, we asked leading London nutritionist, Lily Soutter, for easy ways to boost your morning brew so you don’t have to forego it completely. From chucking in some protein to adding an antioxidant hit, here are seven simple add-ons she recommends…

Try Adding: BEETROOT The Benefits: this is a real love/ hate option. However, beetroot lattes are becoming hugely popular. Beetroot juice is rich in nitrates which helps to stimulate nitric oxide production. In turn, this lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow and has been shown to improve aerobic capacity, as well as exercise endurance. It could be the perfect pre-workout boost you’ve been looking for – not to mention, a great all-rounder, as beetroot is packed with potassium, iron and vitamin C. You can find powders and beetroot blends at most supermarkets, but Waitrose do some of the best.

Try Adding: SUN-RIPENDED MUSHROOMS The Benefits: mushroom coffee is the next ‘big thing’ and with good reason. Sun-ripened mushrooms are unique in that they are particularly high in vitamin D – which is perfect for vegans or vegetarians if they need an extra boost. Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, immune function and even mood, so it’s worth adding a little to your next brew.

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The addition of these types of medicinal mushrooms have also been shown to counteract the jittery effects that often come with coffee. There are many options on the market, but Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee Mix is consistently well-rated.

Try Adding: PROTEIN-RICH ICE CREAM The Benefits: if you are an afterdinner coffee drinker and love your Affogato (coffee with a scoop of ice cream), then why not try one with a protein twist? Look to ice creams that are rich in protein and low in sugar. My personal favourite is the Halo Top ice creams as they have up to 24 grams of protein and are a far healthier option than

other alternatives on the shelves.

You could save 260 calories while enjoying a sweet treat which is guilt-free.

cacao provides additional caffeine be mindful of overall intake if you are particularly sensitive and get jittery.

Try Adding: CINNAMON The Benefits: a pinch of this delicious spice can deliver a sweet flavour without the need to add sugar. Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, too, which protect against free radical damage and boost health generally. What’s more, it is currently under research for its anti-inflammatory properties.

A powerhouse addition, that’s for sure.

Try Adding: CAYENNE PEPPER The Benefits: if you love a morning boost then cayenne pepper will definitely give you that kick.

This spice is particularly rich in a component called capsaicin which has anti-inflammatory properties hence some people advise taking it to reduce the pain of arthritis. It’s also said to boost metabolism and digestive health. You only need a little dash - a heavy hand will leave your mouth burning.

Try Adding: CACAO (pictured left) The Benefits: cacao can make the perfect addition to your coffee.

Apart from tasting great, it is jam-packed full of antioxidants called flavonols which are a type of polyphenol that have benefits for cardiovascular health. It is also a great way of boosting your fibre levels and contains magnesium for an extra health kick. However, as

Try Adding: GINGER The Benefits: if you’re in need of a winter warmer, additional ginger will certainly help to satisfy. Plus, it’s known to help ward off colds and flu, making it ideal for this time of year. What’s more, it could also be a winner if you’re hungover as ginger is a common home remedy to combat nausea.

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House & Home

Top 10 improvements to add value to your home A calculator which helps homeowners estimate the profit made after carrying out improvements to their property has been produced by GoCompare Home Insurance.

The Property Investment Calculator, which helps people work out how different projects or updates could add value to their home, is being promoted as GoCompare unveils the findings of a survey into home improvements.

In fact, giving homes a makeover is proving popular at the moment, as high property prices and uncertainty surrounding Brexit are preventing people from moving up the housing ladder.

Instead, many homeowners are revamping their current dwellings, something which can have the dual benefit of making space work for their growing family or changing needs as well as adding value to improve its sales potential in the future.

Reasons for a revamp

A survey by GoCompare revealed 85% of homeowners have updated or improved their home in the last five years with interior redecoration, a bathroom refresh and replacing floors topping the list of work they carried out.

While the majority undertook the work in order to improve the general appearance of their home, or to simply upkeep the property and prevent it from falling into disrepair, nearly a quarter said they wanted to add value.

Indeed, for as many as 14% it made more sense to spruce up their current home than to move house.

According to GoCompare the top 10 home improvements carried out in the last five years were: 1 Interior redecoration

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2 Installed a new bathroom 27% 3 Replaced the flooring

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10 Improved the insulation 11%

Other improvements which were mentioned in the survey included adding a patio or garden decking, extending the property, knocking through rooms to create an open plan space and electrical rewiring.

When to tell your insurer

While you don’t need to inform your insurer if you are simply freshening up your home with a lick of paint or installing a new carpet, it’s worth being aware that some home improvements will need to be disclosed.

What’s more, any work which adds value to your home will need to be reported to your insurer. This is because buildings insurance is calculated on the rebuild cost of a property, therefore cover must be increased accordingly.

Ryan Fulthorpe, from GoCompare Home Insurance, said: “Unless you’ve specifically added cover,

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home insurance doesn’t cover accidental damage to your property or your belongings.

“So, if you accidentally knock over a tin of paint while redecorating or drill a hole through a water pipe while putting up shelves, you may not be covered unless you’ve bought the extra protection.

“As a rule, home insurance policies also don’t cover tradesmen or their work. So, before employing anyone, make sure they have their own insurance in place and check they’re qualified to carry out the work and are registered with a recognised governing body.”

Structural work will also need to be reported to your insurer as this could increase the risk of damage. www.gocompare.com/homeinsurance/property-investmentcalculator/

Tolle transforming kitchens in 2020 with new ranges From the minute you walk into the Tolle showroom on Sow Hill Road in Beverley, you sense the relaxed atmosphere of the family run business. Whether just browsing for ideas or wanting a meeting to find inspiration and ideas from the designers at hand to offer their expertise and enthusiasm, nothing is too much trouble.

But when it comes to style, variety is also on offer from this independent showroom. Sourcing its products from a range of quality German and British suppliers the end result is always luxurious yet there are options here to suit all budgets from a classic painted wooden shaker to ultra modern concrete and glass with prices ranging from £5,000 to £100k.

New ranges for 2020 include British made ‘inframe’ and ‘Classic Painted’ kitchens. These beautiful kitchens are fully bespoke to your requirements and can be hand painted or sprayed in a variety of colours and finishes, including smooth or textured doors all of which are available under Tolle’s ‘We won’t be beaten on price’ guarantee!

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Improving your home? Top tips for avoiding common pitfalls Increasing numbers of homeowners are improving their homes instead of moving, but having building work carried out can be a frustrating and stressful process. Suzi Adams offers tips to make it easier The dust and disruption of carrying out building work on your property are two of the necessary evils of improving your home.

But these are just minor inconveniences compared to some of the troubles you could face if you don’t prepare properly.

Follow these guidelines and plan in advance you can avoid some of the pitfalls.

Planning permission

Firstly, it is important that you check whether planning permission or listed building consent is required before the works commence.

from several and not just go with the first person you see.

It is also a good idea to meet the contractor to discuss the scope of the works and timescales. Do not be afraid to ask them who will be carrying out the works and question whether there will there be a sub-contractor or from whom they will acquire the materials.

You should seek a quote in writing and where appropriate ask for a detailed breakdown. Also, ask the contractor for details of other clients he has worked for.

A good reliable contractor will be expecting you to ask this and will be happy to provide you with detail of other work they have carried out.

If there are trees in the vicinity, check whether they are protected by tree preservation orders (TPOs) as you may need to change your plans as a result.

This way you can talk to other clients about any problems they experienced with the works. Once you have reached an agreement with the contractor, it is important that this is documented in writing.

If the works are substantive or you have any doubt as to whether planning permission is required, it is worth engaging a surveyor or solicitor early. This can avoid problems and costs in the long run.

Where substantive works are involved you should have a contract drawn up by a solicitor.

Often a builder will have a contract which your solicitor can look at for you.

Choosing a contractor

Working on a leasehold

When choosing a contractor it is always important to obtain quotes

If you are undertaking works to a leasehold property then it is

important to check your lease as you may need to seek the freeholder’s consent – depending on what alterations you are proposing.

This will often require you to seek advice from a solicitor who will assist you in obtaining a formal document known as a licence for alterations from the freeholder.

You will usually be responsible for the freeholder’s solicitor’s and surveyor’s costs for providing a licence. If the freeholder unreasonably withholds consent, then your solicitor can advise you of the steps you can take.

Giving your neighbours notice

It is always a good idea to speak to your neighbours and advise them of your plans so that any potential issues can be ironed out before works start.

The last thing you need is unnecessary delays. All too often disputes arise because the neighbours had not been aware of the proposed works. If you let them know in advance this can be avoided.

It is often the case that you will be obligated to tell adjoining neighbours of your plans because of the Party Wall Act 1996. This act is aimed at resolving disputes in relation to work on adjoining walls and excavations near neighbouring properties.

It is worth engaging a party wall surveyor in this process. If the adjoining owners decide to engage their own surveyor then you will need to cover their costs of doing so.

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Engage professionals early

It is fundamental to get architects, surveyors and lawyers involved early on in your building work to make sure you prevent problems before they start – whether you are planning works to your property or where a dispute has arisen.

Burying your head in the sand often results in problems occurring or disputes escalating. This tends to result in an expensive surprise for all parties and is one that can be avoided.

Don’t forget the insurance

If you are just decorating or replacing fitted units you may not need to inform your home insurance provider, but if you are doing anything structural then you will.

If you are planning structural changes then your premium may go up to reflect any increase in the rebuild cost.

Your insurer will want to be forewarned about any work that could increase the risk of damage to your home or its contents.

Don’t assume your policy will automatically cover you for any accidents that happen during the works, as you will often have to get an add on to your policy.

Finally, make sure your contractor has insurance to make sure you are fully covered for anything that goes wrong.

If you plan ahead and follow this advice you are likely to avoid the expensive and painful pitfalls some face and will leave you able to challenge you energy and money into improving your home.

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Books To Read In March

From the long-awaited return of Marian Keyes to a selection of brilliant debuts, this month serves up both fascinating fiction and intelligent thrillers…

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

by Cho Nam-Joo Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is the South Korean million-copy bestseller that’s just been translated into English. Kim Jiyoung is a girl born to a mother whose in-laws wanted a boy; she’s a sister made to share a room while her brother gets one of his own; a female preyed upon by male teachers at school; a daughter whose father blames her when she is harassed late at night; a good student who doesn’t get put forward for internships; a model employee but gets overlooked for promotion; a wife who gives up her career and independence for a life of domesticity. Ultimately, this is a life story of one young woman which raises questions about endemic misogyny and institutional oppression that are relevant to us all.

Grown Ups

by Marian Keyes Is this Marian Keyes’ best novel yet? Considering we raced through almost 700 pages in under two days, we’re inclined to say yes.

Grown Ups follows the lives of the Caseys.

Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together: birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weekends away. And they’re a happy family.

But under the surface, conditions are murkier. While some people clash, others like each other a little too much. Everything stays under control until Ed’s wife, Cara, gets concussion and starts revealing secrets one by one. In

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the subsequent unravelling, every one of the adults finds themselves wondering if it’s time to finally grow up. A heartening, pacey read.

The 24-Hour Café by Libby Page From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido comes a story of friendship, belonging and never giving up on your dreams. Day and night, Stella’s Café opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It’s a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door. At the centre of the tale is Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella’s, but is it time to step outside and make their own way in life? Page’s second novel offers readers 24 hours at Stella’s Café, where one day might just be enough to change a life.

The Girl with the Louding Voice

by Abi Daré Adunni is a 14-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education.

This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a “louding voice”, the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future.

But instead, Adunni’s father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. A powerful, emotional debut novel told in an unforgettable way.

Actress by Anne Enright From Booker Prize-winning Irish author Anne Enright comes this moving novel about fame, sexual power and a daughter’s search to understand her mother’s hidden truths. This is the story of Irish

theatre legend Katherine O’Dell, as told by her daughter Norah. It tells of early stardom in Hollywood, of highs and lows on the stages of Dublin and the West End. But this romance between mother and daughter cannot survive Katherine’s past, or the world’s damage. As Norah uncovers her mother’s secrets, she acquires a few of her own. Then, fame turns to infamy when Katherine decides to commit a bizarre crime. Actress is about a daughter’s search for the truth: the dark secret in the bright star, and what drove Katherine finally mad.

The Book of Echoes

by Rosanna Amaka 1981: England looks forward to a new decade. But on the streets of Brixton, it’s hard to hold onto your dreams, especially if you’re a young black man. Racial tensions rumble, and now Michael Watson might land in jail for a crime he did not commit. Thousands of miles away, village girl Ngozi abandons her orange stall for the chance to work as a maid. Alone in a big city, Ngozi’s fortunes turn dark and soon both her heart and hopes are shattered. From dusty roads to gritty pavements, Ngozi and Michael’s journey towards a better life is strewn with heartache and injustice. When they finally collide, their lives will be transformed for ever.

Strange Hotel by Eimear McBride A nameless woman enters a nondescript hotel room she’s been in once before, many years ago. Though the room hasn’t changed, she has, as have the dimensions of her life. As she goes on to occupy a series of hotel rooms around the world, each of which reflects back some aspect of herself, we begin to piece together the details of what transpires in these rooms,

the rules of engagements she’s put in place for herself and the men she sometimes meets, and the outlines of the absence she is trying to forget. Told in a voice that will lure readers with its fierceness, vulnerability, honesty and black humour, Eimear McBride’s Strange Hotel immerses us in the currents of attraction, love and grief.

Apeirogon by Colum McCann From the National Book Award– winning and bestselling author of Let the Great World Spin comes a novel rooted in the real-life friendship between two men united by loss. Colum McCann’s most ambitious work to date, Apeirogon concerns friendship, love, loss and belonging. Bassam Aramin is Palestinian. Rami Elhanan is Israeli. They inhabit a world of conflict that colours every aspect of their daily lives, from the roads they are allowed to drive on, to the schools their daughters, Abir and Smadar, each attend, to the checkpoints, both physical and emotional, they must negotiate.

Their worlds shift irreparably after 10-year-old Abir is killed by a rubber bullet and 13-year-old Smadar becomes the victim of suicide bombers. When Bassam and Rami learn of each other’s stories, they recognise the loss that connects them and they attempt to use their grief as a weapon for peace.

Here We Are by Graham Swift This new novel from the winner of the Booker Prize in 1996 for Last Orders is set in Brighton in 1959.

The theatre at the end of the pier is having its best summer season in years.

Ronnie, a brilliant young magician, and Evie, his dazzling assistant, are top of the bill, drawing audiences each night. Meanwhile, Jack is everyone’s favourite compère, a born entertainer, holding the whole show together. As the summer progresses, the off-stage drama between the three begins to overshadow their theatrical success, and events unfold which will have lasting consequences for all their futures.

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Spring house buyer boom set to drive asking prices to record levels Buyers are likely to encounter some of the highest average asking prices for properties ever seen in Britain this Spring, Rightmove is predicting.

The property website thinks we are heading into a market where the huge demand for properties outstrips supply and boosts prices in the process.

there is a strong ‘pent up’ demand for housing.

Its latest figures for February revealed the average price of a property coming onto the market had risen by 0.8%, or £2,589, which is £40 short of a ‘new all-time high’ for price growth.

Sellers’ market

Traffic to the website increased by 7.2% compared the same month last year and it experienced ‘record visits’ in January which indicated

Miles Shipside, director and housing market analyst for Rightmove, said: “This means that spring buyers are likely to be faced with the highest average asking prices ever seen in Britain.”

He said buyers who had been hesitating and waiting for more political certainty following the general election outcome would be paying a higher price but could ‘jump into the Spring market with renewed confidence’.

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many now seem to have the 2020 vision that this is the year to satisfy their pent-up housing needs,” he said.

And, he added: “Now could be an excellent time to get on the market and sell, seizing the opportunity of achieving a quick sale at a decent price.”

First-time buyer challenge

But while this is positive news for anyone looking to sell, for those attempting to get onto the property ladder the environment is looking more challenging.

Josef Wasinski, co-fouder of Wayhome, said: “These figures will do nothing to raise the spirits of the thousands of reluctant renters, who have no choice but to stay put.

Sky-high deposits and significant upfront purchase costs are making homeownership unattainable for those stuck in the rent trap.”

“We need to see a greater focus on lowering the barriers to homeownership. New alternative routes are essential to support those wishing to buy their first home.”

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Health Checks: Everything You Need To Know When life gets in the way, health checks can fall to the bottom of a never-ending to-do list. They do, however, play a crucial part in keeping us healthy. BeverleyMag chatted to Dr Deborah Lee for the lowdown on the medical checks you need to bookmark at every age….

Firstly, what are health checks and why are they important?

Health checks are designed to keep healthy people healthy. “The NHS offers a range of health checks, which have been developed in order to pick up signs of serious medical conditions such as stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia,” explains Deborah. “It’s very important to note that, if you have symptoms, see a doctor. Screening is for well people and not designed to diagnose people with symptoms.”

So which health checks are available to women on the NHS?

These include the NHS health check, a cervical screening, a breast screening, a bowel screening, sexual-health screenings, a cholesterol check and a bloodpressure check. What your suitable for depends on your age.

NHS Health Check

This 20 to 30-minute GP appointment is available for anyone aged 40 to 74. “This is to see if you are at specifically high risk for heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease or stroke,” says Deborah. “Your GP will measure your height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure, along with taking a fingerprick blood test to check blood glucose for diabetes. They then advise on how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia with information on exercise and nutrition.”

Cervical Screening

More commonly known as a smear test, this is designed to prevent cervical cancer from developing.

You are invited to a GP surgery or sexual health clinic for a smear test aged 25 and every three years after, until you are aged 49, then every five years until you are 64.

“A smear test is a small scrape of cells from the neck of the womb, put on a slide and examined under the microscope. If there are any abnormal cells that – left untreated – could develop into cancer, you can then be treated early to stop this happening,” says Deborah.

“Although smears are unpleasant, they are nothing to be too worried

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about. Doctors and nurses are trained to do them, and they are not as bad as you think.” With around 3million women in the UK overdue a smear test, make sure to book in for yours.

Breast Screening

Women aged 50 to 71 are invited to their local hospital or mobile community clinic every three years for a 20 to 30-minute mammogram, known as a breast screening. “Breast screenings save lives,” says Deborah. “They pick up cancers early, often before you can feel a lump in the breast. This is an X-ray of the breast containing a very low level of radiation. The test is uncomfortable but not painful.”

Bowel Cancer Screening

At 55, you are offered a one-off bowel scope screening test at your local hospital or mobile community clinic. “By having this screening, bowel cancer can be picked up early and treated more easily,” Deborah tells us. “You lie on an X-ray table and the healthcare professional will insert a telescope – a very thin tube – into your bowel. The test is uncomfortable but not painful.”

Chlamydia Screening

Chlamydia screening kits are available free of charge at schools, colleges, A&E departments, GP surgeries, pharmacies and sexual health clinics. Deborah explains: “These are aimed at anyone under 25 and should be done every year, or if they change sexual partners, or have symptoms. Anyone over 25 can request a test at their GP or a sexual health clinic. They can also be requested online.”

Cholesterol Check

If you are 40 or over, you can also request a cholesterol check.

High cholesterol doesn’t cause symptoms, so can go unmissed without a blood test. If you’re worried about your cholesterol, simply request an appointment with your GP.

Blood Pressure Check

When you reach 50, you should consider having a blood pressure test at your GP too. “Book in with your GP every five years to keep an eye on your blood pressure,” suggests Deborah.

What checks can you do at home?

Deborah recommends everyone measure their BMI. “If you measure your weight and height, you can put this into the NHS BMI calculator. A BMI of 25-29.9 is overweight; 30-39.9 is obese; and

over 40 is severely obese. This has major implications for your health – if you’ve never done it, check it now.”

What about private health tests?

“The NHS provides a range of screening tests in order to detect the most common long-term health conditions,” Deborah points out. While some private companies can offer further tests – such as a CT scan – she advises proceeding with caution. “Screenings can cause stress and anxiety. Tests may show up benign conditions, which you didn’t know you had, and would probably have gone away by themselves or never have caused you any problems.” A number of private health companies offer female health checks for women of any age. These focus specifically on female health – in particular breast or gynaecological health – and can be booked via the likes of Bupa, Nuffield Health and BMI.

When should you see a doctor?

Remember that checks are for healthy people. If you’re suffering with any unusual symptoms, you should get them checked out by your GP. Symptoms that require immediate medical help (i.e. phoning 999 or going to A&E) include: sudden abdominal pain, confusion, fever, unusual bleeding, swollen leg, shortness of breath, chest pain and sudden headache.

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Sights, sounds & smells This is my 6th visit to this fascinating country. Each state is unique in its own way. My journey this time is taking us from the Ancient city of Varanasi to the Port of Kolkata sailing along the intriguing River Ganges.

Sights include old ancient monuments dating back to BC times.

We did ask our guide who gave the dates as BC seemed a strange way of cataloguing India’s history especially in Buddhist & Hindu temples. The British were our archaeologists was the answer.

Everywhere around the land is colour, women from all casts of life wearing the most amazing colourful saris. Mix this with their happy smiling faces and it is a photographers paradise.

In the state of Bihar is little visited by western tourists, today we enjoyed a festival to Lord Shiva at a temple located on the Ganges in the middle of nowhere.

We seemed to be the highlight of their day it is hard to count how many times we have had our photo taken.

Everyone has satellite and mobile phones, they know what western folk look like but very rarely get the opportunity to see us in the flesh. Often tourists think the country is full of beggars and hawkers. Well this is our second day of not being asked for anything to be given for free or hounded to buy anything. Everyone want to practice their English smile say hello and then chat until we have to move on.

We started our adventure in the oldest living city in the world, Varanasi on the banks of the river Ganges. It is a must in life for Hindus to visit this spiritual city and bath in the river waters. On death it is said if you are cremated on the shore of the Ganges after having your body dipped in the water you will be free from incarnation, break the circle of life and be at peace.

The city is full of colour, noise but surprisingly not bad smells. Incense, flowers and the spices of the cooking are always in the air.

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Napoleons Casino celebrates its 20th Birthday!

Isn’t it amazing to see a local business celebrating such a milestone birthday?

This wonderful venue, located on George Street in Hull (with ample free customer car parking located on Wincolmlee) is also host to live entertainment evenings, Quiz Nights, private parties and functions etc.. (Check out the website for more information).

Over the years Tony, Mik, Penny and the team at Napoleon’s have strived to offer something different to the people of Hull.

Whether you are 18 or 80, if you like casino games, live entertainment, quiz nights, great food or a just a fantastic night out, Napoleons is the place.

Set in a safe and secure environment, the professional, courteous and helpful management and staff, are dedicated to making your visit a memorable one.

Napoleons is at the heart of the Hull community having worked with many local businesses over the years. However, what many of you may not know is the fantastic support that Napoleons has given to local charities across the Hull area. This help and support have helped raise thousands of pounds for local charities, which in turn has benefited local people.

electronic games, including Texas Hold’em, which is played in the dedicated card room and a selection of slot machines for your enjoyment.

However, Napoleons is not only a first-class casino but also offers a contemporary dining experience in relaxed and elegant surroundings.

So what is on offer at Napoleons Casino?

Well as the name tells you, you can expect to find a wide choice of the latest gaming facilities including American and Touchbet Roulette, Blackjack and Three Card Poker.

Also, the venue boasts some of the industries state-of-the-art

Various dining options are available from something informal served from the Bar and Late Night Menu (dishes include sharing platters, pizzas, burgers, steaks etc.) for those wanting to relax and grab a quick bite to eat in the bar area, right up to fine dining in the restaurant with frequently changing menus designed to delight your palate.

So if you are looking for a night out with a difference, why not pop over to Napoleons and have a little flutter. Don’t worry if you have never played before as their friendly staff will happily show you the ropes!

Happy 20th Birthday Napoleons.... and here’s to the next 20 years!

Tech Week Humber announces Hull City Council as headline partner Hull City Council has been announced as Tech Week Humber’s headline partner for the second year in a row.

teams up with Wilberforce Sixth Form College to showcase the potential of a career in tech.

The flagship Tech Expo Humber will return to the Bonus Arena on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November. Packed full of innovative tech, the event is expected to attract local, national and international industry leaders.

Last year’s Tech Expo Humber event at the Bonus Arena was the first of its kind in the region, attracting 2,000 people over a two-day period and reaching a 1.5 million people through PR and social media.

Tech Week Humber was born as a product of its success. It will take place in the city from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November.

Antonio Tombanane, founder of Tech Week Humber, said: “We are excited to have Hull City Council back as headline partners for Tech Week Humber. The council are pioneers in tech innovation and to us it feels like such a natural fit to have them on-board.”

Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, said: “We

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The week will also feature a Night Summit, Tech Awards and Hackathon. are delighted that Hull will host the first Tech Week Humber, building on the incredible success of the Tech Expo Humber in the city in recent years.

“Hull’s target to become a world leader for smart technology, combined with the city’s thriving digital sector, means this is the ideal place to host some of the biggest global tech giants.

“The investment made by the council in this event will help to inspire the city’s young people to

become the next generation of tech leaders as we aim to create a digitally skilled workforce to lead the city into a new era.”

The event has been designed to highlight the thriving tech scene in Hull to audiences across the world.

Last year’s event saw some of the world’s biggest brands, including IBM, TES Enterprise and Twitter, come to Hull.

This year, the focus is on educating the next generation as the event

The event is set to be rounded off with a conference on redefining leadership. Its main aim is to discuss how to tackle inequality and accessibility within the industry.

Hull City Council is the first of many partnership announcements in the coming months as the festival continues to grow.

For more information, visit www.techexpohumber.com or email hello@techexpohumber.com

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Food & Drink

Roy Woodcock’s

World of Wine I hate to be the bearer of bad news, although in all honesty I’m pretty sure it won’t come as a surprise to many! But according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association the prediction is that the average price of a bottle of wine will exceed the £6 mark by June of this year.

The average bottle price in the UK in 2019 was £5.93 which, in turn, was up 20p on the year before.

How much the price rise is likely to be will be governed by duty changes to be announced this month (March 11), when new Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce his plans.

The WSTA believes that the £6 average bottle price will be breached given the predicated duty rises, the 2016 Brexit referendum driving up import costs and less promotion in supermarkets.

Why is this significant? According to data and insights analyst Kantar, a whopping 54 per cent of still wine buyers in the UK spend less than £6 per bottle on wine - that’s 9.7 million people. “This is a trend that risks alienating value-conscious shoppers as it has hit those who spend on lower-priced wine the hardest,” Laura Christen of Kantar said.

Bearing this in mind, budget supermarket Aldi is mounting a campaign to demonstrate that affordable wines doesn’t necessarily represent poor quality. Julie Ashfield, in charge of wine buying for the stores group, told us: “At Aldi we have the most efficient business model in the supermarket sector and enjoy close long-term relationships with our suppliers. It’s through these partnerships that we are able to work together to provide outstanding quality wines, at unbeatable prices.”

Challenged to put that claim to the test, I’ve tried and recommend both a white and a red wine, currently available at £4.99 from Aldi, as part of this month’s best buys. * Interestingly, whether you had a dry, damp or “try” January, we’re told sales of no or low alcohol wines

surged during that month.

With 27 per cent of UK drinkers cutting their consumption at the start of the year, there have been, according to a YouGov survey, different ways to approach “dry January”.

Dry January, is cutting alcohol out altogether, damp January is cutting back rather than abstaining, such as not drinking the night before work or so-called school nights.

Try January suggests looking for unusual wines and beers, and lower alcohol options.

Confirming the trend, Majestic announced that sales of no or low alcohol wines were up 52 per cent this January compared to last year. German wines, in particular, enjoyed a jump in sales of 22 per cent, thanks to the crisp, white wine, styles with lower alcohol, which generally sit in the sub-8 per cent abv category.

The big winner though was beer, with no/low alcohol sales up 312 per cent this January, dominated by international brewers such as Heineken and Brew Dog. * This caught my eye, too . . . clothing company H&M has debuted an eco-friendly clothing range that includes items made from a leather substitute from the waste products of wine-making.

A leather-like material, called “vegea”, is a soft vegan leather alternative and is forming part of the popular fashion brand’s Conscious Collection, made up of

clothes crafted from eco-friendly materials.

The leather substitute is made from grape pomace, also known as marc, which is what’s left over after the grapes are pressed in wine production. Some wineries use it as a fertilising compost, while others are selling it to biogas companies for use as a renewable energy source.

In more recent times food scientists have been finding more and more ways of using this by-product, because of the antioxidants and fibre that it contains, and it’s known that it has been incorporated as an ingredient in bread, cereal, pasta, cheese, ice-cream and even added to meat and seafood.

Vogue magazine reported that H&M discovered this new leather alternative three years ago and is also using it in a number of handbags and pairs of shoes in the Conscious Collection. The range also features clothes made with a dye created from spent coffee grounds.

It takes about 2.6 pounds (1.17 kilograms) of grapes to produce a standard bottle of wine and after the grapes are squeezed, about 20 percent of that weight remains in the form of grape skins, seeds and stems. Pomace (or grape marc), as grape waste is called, is something that the global wine industry produces a lot of — close to 12 million tons each year.

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Toro Loco Organic Red • Price: £4.99

Where: Waitrose When: Now Why: As we’re being price conscious this month, I thought I would recommend this Hungarian red - a delicious Pinot Noir that is elegant and silky with classic aromas of red berries and a hint of spice.

Where: Aldi When: Now Why: An earthy red wine that’s bursting with life. Its origins are in UtielRequena - a Spanish region blessed by an amazing climate. Fresh and juicy, this organically certified wine is a perfect partner to pasta and burgers - and it’s great on its own, too. It was awarded a Bronze medal at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards.

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Price: £4.99

Where: Aldi When: Now Why: A bronze medal winner at the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition. Filled to the brim with tropical fruit flavours, this wine is refreshing, crisp and delicious just the way a New Zealand Sauvignon should be!

Wheatberries and purple sprouting broccoli with crispy garlic and chilli

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Serves 2 A hearty and healthy lunch combining toothsome wheatberries, clean greens and crispy fried onions. Wheatberries are the entire wheat kernel except for the hull. They take a while to cook but have a good nutty texture, lending real substance to a dish. You can use pearl barley, pearl spelt, bulghur wheat or couscous as substitutes.

Ingredients 100g purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed if necessary 100g wheatberries 4 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil (or use the oil you used to fry the onions) 1 fresh red chilli, very finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, very finely sliced Handful of Crispy Fried Onions (optional) Salt and black pepper

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Method Boil the purple sprouting broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into very cold water before draining. Add the wheatberries to the same water and cook for 25 minutes, or until cooked but still chewy. Drain in a colander. Wipe out the pan and heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. Add the chilli and garlic and fry, stirring, until the garlic has turned golden. Add the broccoli and fry for a couple more minutes, then add the drained wheatberries and a handful of crispy fried onions, if using. Mix everything together, check the seasoning and add a dash more onion oil if it seems dry. Serve warm. www.riverford.co.uk/recipes

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Health & Beauty

Rebekah’s

Beauty Box Curls made a huge comeback last year, whether natural or not. Here’s why the trend is here to stay and how to manage your curls so they stay looking their most fabulous and fullsome.

We’re in the midst of a curl revolution which looks set to grow further in 2020. Former ‘secret’ curly hair, owners are embracing their natural locks, and those not genetically gifted with waves are booking in for perms – yes really!

Award-winning hairdresser Karine Heldersen says her salon did three perms all year in 2005, while in 2018 they did 176. They currently book in 2-4 every day. ‘Perms are so popular but there are a multitude of ways to do them now,’ says Karine. While you can still book in for a traditional set, more modern techniques use bendy rollers to give more beachy, natural curls – so it’s less 80s frizz or 90s crunch, and more flattering waves.

According to recent stats, Superdrug has seen a 40 per cent growth in sales of curl-enhancing products in the last year* alone.

This indicates curly hair including afro, is no longer a specialised hair type: it’s mainstream, natural and better represented than ever. So why the sudden love of all things wavy? Experts suggest the appeal of the curl is down to a number of factors: celebs and non-celebs embracing their natural hair, the steer away from harsh straightening treatments, and the fact that curls are flattering, fun and easy to style up... once you know how.

‘Curly hair is bespoke and beautiful,’ says Karine. ‘It can be high maintenance and temperamental too, but as you get to know your curls and experiment with products, you will be able to embrace and enjoy them.’

Dryness can be common for curly hair as the oil produced at each follicle can’t get all the way down the bends leading to dryness and frizz.

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‘Frizz is caused by the cuticles sticking up – they are meant to lay flat and overlap from root to tip,’ says Karine. Styling tools, tying hair up and colouring it all rough up the cuticles to cause gaps and breakages, to which curly hair is more prone.

That said, with a combination of the right treatments, styling products and minimal combing, frizz can be tamed – just not necessarily in the same way every day. ‘Curly hair plays by its own rules,’ says Karine. ‘Mine changes all the time, it can be perfectly curly, then a few days later looks much straighter.’

Curls can also be affected by the menstrual cycle, while some women have straight hair before pregnancy, then it goes curly, or vice versa.

Curly hair can also be fine or coarse, and abundant or sparse.

Whatever you have will determine the products you use.

How to care for curls Top tips for looking after curly hair Upon waking in the morning, leave your hair for at least 20 minutes before you touch it. Like your skin, which can crease on the pillow, hair needs time to calm down so you can then decide how best to style it for the day.

Brush hair well before washing (but only then!), and comb through with conditioner while in the shower. While you ought not brush curls when dry, you do need to detangle before washing. Also, brushing stimulates your scalp to spread oils along the hair shafts, which curly hair needs.

Use natural products where possible, avoiding artificial

silicones which can coat strands that can lead to dryness.

Apply a hair mask once a week, to deeply nourish curls and keep cuticles smooth.

Leave hair to dry naturally wherever possible, as any extreme heat can add to frizz and dryness.

The less you play with or try to style or brush curly hair, the better as it leaves curls intact.

Visit a curl specialist for cuts. They may dry cut your hair to help work with the overall shape.

Curly hair heroes Best for cleansing Aveda Be Curly Shampoo (£20.50, aveda.co.uk) cleanses with care. It’s packed with wheat protein, which expands when hair is wet, then pings back when dry, keeping curls defined.

Best coarse hair detangler Mane ‘n Tail Detangler (£7.99, lookfantastic.com) formerly designed for horses (yes really!), can sort out knots on the coarsest hair.

Best leave-on mask Lee Stafford Cactus Crush Mucho Moisture Mask (£8.99, boots.com) harnesses the hydration, minerals and electrolytes from cacti, which have to withstand strong desert sun, to moisturise strands.

Best multi-tasking conditioner Redken Curvaceous Conditioner (£12.75, lookfantastic.com) contains a curl memory complex with sugar crystals and moringa oil to replenish moisture and optimise definition. It can also be used as a

wash-off conditioner for fine hair, or left on overnight for a coarse or dry hair.

Best for styling coarse curls Kevin Murphy Killer Curls (£31, cultbeauty.co.uk) is an anti-frizz cream that fills in gaps in cuticles for smoother strands, thanks to watermelon and aloe vera leaf juice.

Best for styling finer curls Organic Colour Systems Keep Curl Memory Gel (£12.95, glasshouseshop. co.uk) can be worked from midlengths to ends then corkscrew curls around your finger in sections.

Best for a quick defrizz Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer (From £10, living proof. co.uk) is a light oil to make curls shiny rather than heavy. One for your handbag to combat drizzly days.

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‘Have you heard about the power of salt?’

You’d be forgiven if you’ve never heard of salt therapy. Clare Atkinson, the owner of Yorkshire’s only salt therapy centre, Salt Revive, only came across it by chance three years ago.

Starting with her 5th chest infection of the year in 2017 whilst visiting her brother-in-law in London, it was suggested she try their local salt therapy centre to try and stave it off.

Clare told HullMag: “I’d never heard of salt therapy before and thought ‘what on earth could salt do for my wheeziness?’.

“I politely declined his offer, but he insisted, even offering to pay, so I gave it a go and I was absolutely amazed at how much better I felt following the treatment. The chest infection had disappeared”.

“Now, just over a year has passed and we are now a recognised name when it comes to health and wellbeing.

Since opening their own salt therapy centre, Clare has not suffered from a chest infection, therefore hasn’t had to go through regular courses of antibiotics and steroids.

So, how does it work?

“After doing a little more research into how this magical mini retreat into a candle lit room filled with salt helped me to feel so much better, my husband and I found that although huge in Eastern Europe with their natural salt therapy mines - England had yet to catch on and there were less than 10 centres in the whole of the UK”.

“Knowing that we had stumbled across something which would help so many adults and children alike, my husband and I made the scary decision to open our own centre.

In the Victorian times, those with illnesses would be sent to the seaside in a bid to help them recover.

“Salt is naturally anti-bacterial so helps to get rid of any nasty bacteria lurking in your lungs and airways and also, in the case of skin conditions, helps kill off any bacteria that may be irritating your skin”.

“It is also an anti-inflammatory, so helps to ease any inflammation in the airways of the lungs caused by respiratory conditions, as well as easing inflammation of the skin which may be caused by eczema.”

“It’s the same concept in our salt rooms, although much more concentrated,” explained Clare.

“We use 100 % natural rock salt which is put into our specialist halogenerator machines and ground down into tiny microparticles.

“These are then dispersed into the room through a fan and are breathed deep into your respiratory tract and lungs and land on your skin”.

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Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor

Total Confusion

I’m not really sure what to say at the moment. For a couple of weeks I have fully been expecting Grant McCann to have lost his job following defeats to Barnsley, Leeds and Stoke and yet due to the Coronavirus crisis we may end up with the season being cancelled and the apparent sinking ship may be saved.

As much as I still have sympathies for McCann for the injuries and losing his best two players relegation has become increasingly likely and after nine defeats in the last eleven games (I think, I’ve lost count) most managers would not have escaped. The defence has been decimated, teams have played on our inexperienced players, there is little threat going forward and there is no apparent direction or leadership on the field and arguably off the field. City have brought in young players who have the potential to become saleable assets in the future but the team needs old heads and experience. At the moment with the likes of Lichaj and De Wys injured there are few leaders on the field. Older players may want bigger wages but a team needs more than a handful of old heads in a squad especially when injuries hit a football club.

Trying to play in the same way they did with Grosicki, Eaves and Bowen isn working. Wilks, Maddison and Samuelson have made minimal impression on

the wings so far and Magennis and Balogh similar impact in the middle. Marcus Maddison came with a big reputation and he may have the potential to score or create opportunities to help scrape the three wins needed to survive.

At the moment he is either injured or not being used to his potential.

He has signed on a strange loan deal where he is free to leave in June so will we see him perform to a high standard to join City or another Championship deal for free or will be coast through the remaining games and rely on his Peterborough reputation when out of contract in June?

I had fully expected McCann to have been relieved of his job over the past couple of weeks. Clubs do not usually offer managers such slack, if relegation looks a possibility; no matter what the circumstances. Clubs usually look for the short-term boost from a caretaker manager – if someone suitable such as Phil Brown in 2007 or they look to appoint a new manager and hope for a

miracle. All City have required since January were two to three victories but they’ve fallen from at least a dozen points clear to just a couple of points from the relegation positions. If City had lost to Charlton yesterday then they may have been within the bottom three with another match against Middlesbrough to follow.

These two sides have been battling against relegation all season and are arguably more up for the fight than our currently demoralised team. Maybe the owners see him as someone capable of taking them up if the worst should happen?

Everything changed on Friday however. Matches are now suspended till April 3rd and there is the possibility that this may be extended a further month to the end of the season. If football returns on April 3rd there could be a number of games to rearrange before the end of the season or extended season but maybe just maybe most of the injured players could actually be fit by this period.

It will almost be like starting the season again with a relatively full squad even if the players are still haunted by the winless run and enter this period lacking confidence once again.

If there was any certainty of this just being a three week delay then cynically you could use this as a good time to change managers too.

Potentially enough time to install someone you may have tapped up over the past few weeks, appoint and get stuck into the squad before

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the season returns. If McCann has retained his job the past fortnight after the debacles against Leeds and Stoke then it would appear unlikely he be leaving. They can’t waste any more matches and aim to survive so the point of no return is imminent or has already gone.

Appointing Iain Dowie at this stage did little to save the club from Premier League relegation in 2010 but relegation to the Lower leagues would be equally disastrous, no one would buy the club, gates will fall further and few of the missing fans will return for lower division football even if by a miracle we should gain new owners.

We are now in a period of uncertainty. Will football return in three weeks or has the season come to an early end? What this means to clubs is unclear. Will the season be declared null and void so City escape relegation but by the same token Leeds miss out on promotion and Liverpool the Premier League title? What are the alternatives? Can final positions be decided with ten games to go?

Could Charlton for instance argue that they would overtake City after 46 matches and take things to court as could Liverpool twenty points clear and a couple of games short of the title.

It’s clear as mud and that’s not even considering how many teams will survive until next season without gate receipts or potentially season ticket sales if the football shut down lasts until May or beyond.

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Why homegrown is healthier...

Want to kick-start your gardening year with a health boost? Growing your own food holds the answer.

We all know fruit and vegetables are good for us, but it might come as a surprise to learn just how much healthier some crops are for us eaten fresh from the plot, rather than bought from the shop.

Why? Often, supermarket produce has been specially bred to have a long shelf life and to be robust enough to be transported far and wide – not because they’re the most flavourful or rich in nutrients. Chances are, they’ll also have been picked prematurely, shipped around the world, or up and down the country – or both – and artificially ripened. This long journey from field to fork, and the conditions on the way, can deplete fruit and vegetables of goodness and flavour.

Numerous studies* show that vitamin C in particular degrades rapidly after harvest, so freshness can make a huge difference.

Researchers found spinach and broccoli lost more than 80 per cent and 60 per cent, respectively, of their vitamin C, after seven days in chilled storage. One study revealed all the vitamin C in spinach was lost after four days stored at room temperature. “Good sources of vitamin C, like potatoes, leafy greens, broccoli, and tomatoes, are definitely better if eaten soon after

harvest,” says Dr Ken Thompson, plant ecologist and former senior lecturer at the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at Sheffield University.

Growing your own also means you can enjoy crops that are perfectly ripe, which means they’re as delicious as they can be, and as nutritious, too. “If you leave fruit on a plant to mature and ripen fully, it’ll have more nutritional value than fruit picked when half ripe,” says Graham Seymour, Professor of Plant Biotechnology at Nottingham University. He continues: “During the ripening process you get a build-up of useful phytochemicals – or active plant compounds.

Tomatoes, for instance, will become redder and have more lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against cell damage when fully ripe.” In fact, some supermarket tomatoes are selected to never fully ripen and always remain firm.

Anthocyanins and carotenoids are other beneficial nutrients that are generally more abundant in home-grown fruits and vegetables than shop-bought. According to Professor Cathie Martin from bio- science institute, the John Innes Centre, these compounds have antioxidant properties and promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria.

Parsnips are a source of fibre plus nutrients like vitamins C and K and folate, which is vital for the formation of cells and DNA.

Pumpkins boast plenty of anthocyanins and carotenoids, antioxidants that aid gut health.

Spinach is an important source of vitamin K, which is thought to be important for maintaining healthy bones.

Carrots contain beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body and is essential for the eyes, lungs and the digestive system.

Broccoli contains high levels of vitamin C, which protects against a range of chronic diseases.

Asparagus contains antioxidants, including vitamins A, C and E, plus flavonoids and polyphenols.

Tomatoes should be picked when fully ripe for the highest levels of lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against cell damage.

Potatoes should be eaten right after harvest for a boost of vitamin C. Levels rapidly decrease after harvest.

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“Supermarket versions, which have usually been grown in greenhouses and polytunnels, don’t have such high levels of these compounds, as they don’t get enough light to stimulate their production,” says Cathie Martin. “And supermarkets are not going to have the varieties of fruits and veg that produce the highest concentrations.”

What’s more, when produce isn’t allowed to ripen naturally, there’s no time for these compounds to accumulate.

10 homegrown health boosters Kale is rich in calcium and vitamins as well as the antioxidant lutein, which is good for eye health.

These compounds are part of a plant’s natural defence system to protect against stresses caused by such factors as light damage.

Anthocyanins give crops such as berries, aubergines and red cabbage their purple hue, while carotenoids are found in orange produce – squash, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin and tomatoes.

Berries such as blueberries and blackberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C.

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Are your houseplants environmentally friendly?

Our Magazine gardening columnist Patrick White says “Keep your ‘plant miles’ down by following these tips on importing, greenhouse use and propagating.”

I have been getting loads of questions about the sustainability of houseplants recently. To me, it’s very encouraging that people are so interested in greening their indoors (in both senses of the word). Here is a quick run down on the environmental impact of houseplants, and how to shrink it as much as you can.

The major concern I hear is that the vast majority of houseplants sold in the UK are imported, racking up “plant miles” on their journey from the huge nurseries in the Netherlands. However, all you need do is look at a map to see that Holland is as close, if not closer, to many of us here in Britain than other parts of the UK. Secondly, these plants are transported here by road and ferry, which produces not only a fraction of the carbon emissions per mile of flying, but significantly less than smaller scale deliveries would generate from UK

wider context. Even if you have a plant collection as massive as mine (more than 500 and counting), that is nowhere near as many plants as one might have in an outdoor garden. Nowhere near as much compost, fertiliser, water, tools or car trips either. As indoor gardening involves a tiny fraction of all these inputs, relatively it really has a small carbon footprint.

So what can we do to reduce it further? First, propagate plants yourself from seed or cuttings.

It’s a great way to share the love, get plants for free, and (almost) eliminate all the associated emissions. nurseries. If you are driving to your garden centre to buy houseplants, the emissions from your car will almost certainly be greater than the emissions generated in getting it from grower to garden centre.

In fact, it is fair to say that in the production chain of houseplants, transport is one of the lowest sources of carbon emissions wherever you chose to source them from.

What is the highest? According to most studies, the heating used to keep enormous glasshouses at the correct temperature. Yet due to economies of scale, these state-ofthe-art glasshouses are (perhaps counterintuitively) more fuel efficient than smaller scale ones.

Some growers are even seeking to lower their footprint further by outsourcing production to warmer places, such as the Canary Islands,

to propagate plants outdoors without the need for heated glass.

Transported to Europe by ship, this turns out to be a much greener option. Calculating sustainability can often yield some surprising results!

While there is obviously far more work that can be done, it is important to appreciate this in the

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Secondly, talk to your houseplant supplier about going peat-free (most still aren’t). As consumers, use your buying power to help push for vital change.

Don’t buy novelty houseplants that are essentially designed to die, like poinsettias, chrysanthemums and sprayed cacti. The grower philosophy here, that a short lifespan will encourage repeat purchases, is one that results in a great deal of waste and puts off newbies who blame themselves and feel disheartened.

Finally, remember that while everything we do has an environmental impact, a houseplant hobby is unlikely to be one of the biggest drivers. But there are always simple ways to shrink it further.

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

Happy to Chat

Our village has recently installed a “Happy to Chat” bench, a brilliant initiative to show the importance of talking to each other. According to Age UK more than a million older people in the UK say they always or often feel lonely. And 17% talk to family, friends or neighbours less than once a week. Many go without any human contact for days or even weeks.

So this very simple idea, which has spread all over the world, is sure to bring comfort and companionship to lots of people. But it’s not just the elderly who appreciate a kind word and a smile. The sign says “Sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say ‘Hello’ ”. If you’ve got one near you, take a seat. No-one should ever feel invisible.

Should Sunbeds be Banned?

There’s been quite a lot of talk recently about the banning of commercial sunbeds.

To be honest, I didn’t think anyone particularly used them anymore. I thought that’s why more and more people used fake tans.

Now, the charity Melanoma UK has been petitioning the government for a ban. I was watching Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and Anne Diamond clarified that whilst sunbeds don’t in themselves cause skin cancer, she said they release UV rays which can damage your skin’s DNA and if enough damage builds up it can lead to skin cancer.

Apparently, Australia, Iran and Brazil have already completely banned commercial sunbeds but the skin bed industry says there’s enough regulation already and the anti-sunbed research is flawed. What do you think?

Our puppy is one!

At the time of writing, our puppy will be celebrating her first birthday next week! I can’t believe it. The year has gone by so quickly. Never having had a dog before, every day is an education! Her springer spaniel tail rarely stops wagging and she’s always so happy to see us. What’s also been lovely is the number of new people we’ve met going out on dog walks. I talked about the Happy to Chat bench earlier, but if you are able to look after a dog, you will never feel alone and taking it for a walk is really one of the most sociable activities you can do – and it’s good exercise too! It’s a win, win!

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