HullMag Issue No.73 January 2021

January 2021

Issue No.73

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Editor’s note

Welcome to the January edition and a very Happy New Year to all our readers and advertisers - on behalf of the whole team I would like to wish you all a very prosperous and healthy 2021. Like me, I’m sure you’ll all be glad to see the back of 2020! Let’s hope that 2021 is a better year for everyone in East Yorkshire and that the current Covid restrictions don’t drag on any longer than they need to and we can have a return to normality - until something like this happens you really do take things and life for granted.

Please support the advertisers within the magazine as well as businesses in the local area - I know they depend on your trade and custom. I know from speaking with so many of them that they do appreciate the patronage of local people and other local businesses - they are the lifeblood of the local economy.

We have an interesting and varied range of topics in this edition for your enjoyment. We have a big Veganuary Feature that will help those of you that are giving it a go this month. In our House & Home Feature we take a look at automation of blinds and curtains. We also have a Wedding Feature and have our usual round up of New Books. The Hull City Column is upbeat after a 2 - 0 win against Charlton. Roy Woodcock takes a look at the Skoda Kodiaq in his Motoring Column. The Food & Drink section has great places to eat out plus a selection of seasonal Veganuary recipes We also have our regular Wine column, Travel with Marion Owen as well as local news stories and Gardening advice.

As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’.

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Magazine Team

Managing Director: Nic Gough.

Sales Director & Editor: Jane Gough.

Advertising Sales Manager: Lindsey Adams.

Advertising Sales: Mary Plows, Flo Hardwick.

Distribution Manager: Nigel Holmes.

Finance Manager: Steve Mann.

Designers: Mervyn King, Adam Jacobs.

Photography: Clash Pix, Jamie Newson-Smith.

Contributors: Fiona Dwyer, Roy Woodcock, Chris Warkup, Jane Gough, Laura Hall. © Dalton Spire Limited 2021.

All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. All information contained in this magazine is for information only and is as far as we are aware, correct at the time of going to press.

We cannot accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in such information. Readers are advised to contact advertisers directly with regards to the price of products and/or services, referred to in this magazine.

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Local News

Sophie’s work out success

Beverley Godson of Beverley tells us how she turned 2020 into a money raiser for Charities In May I turned 30 in lockdown so instead of people giving me presents I asked if they would sponsor me to do a 30 move, 30 minute workout live on my 30th birthday! I had 100 viewers and raised over £1600 for the NHS! When lockdown ended I decided to start my own face to face classes in Hull & Beverley. I booked a couple of church halls and studios and charged £5 per class. I taught these 3 times a week! Each class was fully booked - every single class and I also had a waiting list for people who couldn’t get booked on! I also teach at several gyms so I was a

very busy bee! People who don’t live local messaged and asked if they can pay for online classes as they miss them so I did one a week as they can use YouTube but just love the connection of the live classes. I now have 1500 on my group and get up to 50 viewers on my live workouts!

Because mental health is close to my heart and there is a rise in cases after lockdown I decided I wanted to raise money for Mind charity too. So in November I did a live two hour hiit class! I never thought I would raise half as much as I did for the NHS but I did!! I raised over £1700 for mind

charity with over 100 view again!

2020 was a fantastic year for me personally, I really love people and have loved helping so many people in different ways! As we are in lockdown again and tier 3 classes are cancelled again I am now delivering daily workouts live again! Anyone is welcome to join my group and can book onto my classes in Beverley and Hull once I am back up and running!

I want to find time to keep my live workouts going as it’s helped so many people and would be sad for it to stop! I now give people the option to contribute to my classes by PayPal but this is an option. People say it gives them motivation to do the classes and as people have been so generous I am thinking of dropping a couple of classes in gyms and

going virtual a couple of times a week for people who don’t live local or for people who may have to isolate.

My group on facebook is called FREE LIVE WORKOUTS WITH SOPHIE. All my workouts are on youtube too for people to do at a suitable time for them.

Registration open for new round of YORSwitch after successful latest round of registrations East Riding residents can now register for the YORSwitch auction, after its latest auction saw an impressive 4,500 households in the area register, saving an average of £150 by switching with the scheme.

Since the scheme started in 2013, YORSwitch has switched more than 35,000 households and delivered more than £7.4million savings for East Riding residents.

Councillor Chris Matthews, portfolio holder for strategic property and infrastructure at

East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Despite this uncertain year with COVID, it is wonderful to see so many households register to switch energy suppliers through YORSwitch in the latest round of registrations.

“This round promises to keep the positive message as our our dedicated staff is here to help the scheme carry on doing its good work.”

How YORSwitch works: l Residents can register for

YORSwitch for free at eastriding. gov.uk/yorswitchor by telephone

on (01482) 393939. All you need is a recent energy bill as that shows how much energy you use l An auction will take place

between energy suppliers in early February 2021 and the one making the lowest offer wins

l Personal offers/details of costs

will be sent out in late February

l Postal registrations will be sent a

personal offer including a prepaid envelope to return by post or contact the council know so we can switch you

l The council takes care of the

entire switch making the whole thing as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

l To switch, simply confirm online

For more information or to register, visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/ yorswitch

l Residents have until midnight on

If you do not have access to the internet, please telephone (01482) 393939 and ensure you have a recent energy bill to hand.

by following the link in the personal offer, return by post or speak to the council Tuesday, 23 March 2021 to switch

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House & Home

From stove packages including full building work and HETAS certified installation, to free installation on their most efficient and popular gas fires. Complete marble fireplaces and media walls now available too, Hull Trade Fireplaces has one of the best reputations in Hull for being the one stop shop for all of your fireplace needs. Hull Trade Fireplaces – YOUR LOCAL FIRE-PLACE.

Hull Trade Fireplaces offer the highest quality fires, fireplaces and stoves at the lowest possible prices.

As Hull Trade Fireplaces now enter its 5th year of trading they have taken a bit of time to reflect on just how successful the business venture has been. From 2016 this small, family-run business has moved from strength to strength. Starting in a warehouse on the Courtney Street Industrial Estate with minimal stock and nothing but hopes and ambition, Jasper and Arthur invested both time and money into creating what they feel is one of the most professional and delightful fireplace companies around.

With a first and enormously successful year of trading from said warehouse the 2 businessmen made a mutual, yet risky decision to relocate their showroom to the ever bustling Holderness Rd. Compromising a large car park for a busy high street was always going to be a risk, but the two decided the footfall they would be gaining was for a risk worth taking.

They were right. As the years progressed, the business moved from strength to strength leaving very happy customers and 5 star reviews along the way. A second shop was opened in West Hull.

After another year of trading there it was decided to close the West Hull branch and extend the Holderness Rd shop.

Holderness Rd showroom now boasts an upstairs showroom with over 40 fireplaces and fires on display to look at.

“2020 has been a strange year for almost all of us both in business and in our personal lives, one that I’m sure we were all looking forward to seeing the back of. However, the lock down period was a time we used to plan our next move in terms of pushing our business to the next level. We have since had a large warehouse built onto the back of our showroom which enables us to stock and buy bulk items at discounted rates, this allows us to offer the most competitive prices in the region.”

“We feel that the customers of Hull Trade Fireplaces although paying the best prices, also receive the best service, our reviews speak for themselves. Our team of installers work extra hard and go that little bit further ensuring every job carried out is to the highest standard and left clean.”

All of the installations by Hull Trade Fireplaces are posted on their Facebook page for all to see.

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Literature

The Best New Reads

Whether you’re looking for something to keep you going through the long winter evenings or a good read for the bookworm in your life, January is serving up a superb selection of thrillers and coming-of-age novels. Here are our picks of the month Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam From the bestselling author of Rich and Pretty comes a suspenseful and provocative novel keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race and class. Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped – and unexpected new ones are forged – in moments of crisis. Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage children and a taste of the good life in the luxury home they’ve rented for the week. But a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are the owners of the house, and they’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a blackout has swept the city. But in this rural area – with the TV and internet down, and no phone service – it’s hard to know what to believe. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple – and vice versa?

What happened back in New York?

Is the vacation home, isolated from civilisation, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one other?

Open House by Katie Sise Open House is a psychological suspense novel by the bestselling author of We Were Mothers. A decade ago in upstate New York, art student Emma McCullough walked into the woods and was never seen again. It’s a mystery that still

haunts her university town and her broken family, especially her sister, Haley, whose need for closure has become an obsession. But now, finally, the first piece of evidence has been found: Emma’s bracelet, lodged in a frozen piece of earth at the bottom of a gorge. For Emma’s three college friends, a beloved former teacher and Haley, the trinket is more than a clue in a resurrected cold case.

It’s a trigger.

Then a woman is attacked during an open house, and the connections between the two crimes, a decade of winters apart, begin to surface. And so do the secrets that run as deep and dark as the currents in this quiet river town.

Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre Cat Winthorpe has worked hard to get what she has: a gorgeous home, social standing, and William, her successful, handsome husband. Then a friendly new couple moves into the estate next door. Neena Ryder isn’t a lady of leisure. A life coach with off-therack dresses, personal issues and a husband who hasn’t delivered, she’s anxious to move up in the world. This beautiful new town is a step in the right direction. It’s also making Neena aware of what she doesn’t have. Namely, William.

When Neena’s infatuation escalates into obsession, it’s just a matter of eliminating a few obstacles to get the life she wants: the life next door.

As Neena’s secret fixation grows, so does her friendship with Cat. But beneath their cordial interactions is a wealth

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of temptations, secrets and toxic jealousy. For both women, the desire for a perfect life is about to turn dangerous.

Mr Wilder & Me by Jonathan Coe In the summer of 1977, a naïve young woman called Calista sets out from Athens to venture into the wider world. On a Greek island that has been turned into a film set, she finds herself working for the famed Hollywood director Billy Wilder, about whom she knows almost nothing.

But the time she spends in this glamorous, unfamiliar new life will change her for good. While Calista is thrilled with her new adventure, Wilder himself is living with the realisation that his star may be on the wane. Rebuffed by Hollywood, he has financed his new film with German money, and when Calista follows him to Munich for the shooting of further scenes, she finds herself joining him on a journey of memory into the dark heart of his family history.

In a novel that is at once a tender coming-of-age story and an intimate portrait of one of cinema’s most intriguing figures, Jonathan Coe turns his gaze on the nature of time and fame, of family and the treacherous lure of nostalgia.

The Decameron Project

by Various Authors In 1353, Giovanni Boccaccio wrote The Decameron: 100 tales told by a group of young men and women passing the time at a villa outside Florence while waiting out the Black Death, a plague that killed more than 25m people. Some of the stories are silly, some are bawdy, some are like fables.

In March this year, the editors of The New York Times Magazine created The Decameron Project, an anthology with a simple, time-spanning goal: to gather a collection of stories written as our current pandemic first swept the globe. How might new fiction from some of the finest writers working today help us understand the unimaginable? And what could be learned about how this crisis will affect the art of fiction?

These 29 new stories, from authors including Margaret Atwood and David Mitchell, vary widely, but each acts as a historical tribute to a time and place unlike any other in our lifetimes.

Songteller: My Life In Lyrics

by Dolly Parton A landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life In Lyrics is told in her own words, and explores the songs that have defined her journey in music. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from her own personal and business archives, she highlights 150 of her songs to bring readers behind the lyrics. Learn the history behind classic songs like ‘Jolene’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, and more. Perfect for Dolly fans as well as lovers of music history and country songs.

And on the subject of books…

We couldn’t talk about books without mentioning UK newcomer Bookshop.org, an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops. As more and more people buy their books online, the initiative aims to create an easy, convenient way for customers to get hold of books and support bookshops at the same time.

When ordering, you can choose a local bookshop to support and they’ll receive the full profit from your order. Otherwise, orders will contribute to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookshops. By design, the organisation gives away over 75% of its profit margin to stores, publications and authors – and its website is a treasure trove of reading inspiration, recommended by authors and top booksellers. www.bookshop.org

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House & Home

Why motorise and automate your blinds and curtains We get asked a lot “why should I motorise my blinds and curtains, it costs more, is it worth it?”.

There are always going to be numerous answers to this question, but our response is usually something like this...

Firstly, convenience - instead of manually winding down your roller or roman blinds, it’s a simple click of a remote, or a tap on an app on your smart phone, and you can control them individually or all at the same time.

Secondly, safety - Cords hanging down are a safety risk, especially with young children. Also, no more reaching over the sofa or bed to get to the cords. With motorised blinds, there are no cords at all - no cords means much better for everyone and they are inherently child safe.

Thirdly, automation - this is the future and its available now. This is what takes your motorised blinds and curtains to the next level. Set it up once and forget about it - your blinds and curtains can be your

morning alarm clock, what better way than to be woken with the sun gently pouring in. They can be set to close as the sun sets, or partially close to provide shading in response to increased sunlight or as the temperature increases in the room, and even be set to mimic you being at home whilst you are away on hour holidays, providing an element of security. You can even

control them via your smartphone whilst you’re sat on a beach.

As I just mentioned above, this can all now be retrofitted to your existing blinds in most cases, so you won’t have to replace what you’ve already got.

The cost - yes it costs more, why wouldn’t it, but maybe not as much as you think - with the massive improvements that are being made in battery technology, the cost is coming down all the time and is now within reach for anyone that is looking for quality curtains and blinds in the first place. No wiring is necessary - all are available with battery power, and the batteries last a year!

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We’ve got a customer that has 11 manual roman blinds in his bay windows and around his house, which he has to open and close every day - that got too much pretty quickly, and he stopped closing them at all. He had spent good money on 11 handmade roman blinds which never moved, what a shame. Thankfully he has taken the plunge and engaged us to motorise them all, which we will do by retrofitting battery powered, motorised headrails to the existing blinds. With the addition of a TaHoma smart home module we will automate the lot, so that each morning they open at 7am and each evening they close as the sun sets.

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The pandemic and the impact of lockdown on funerals Funeral Manager, David Wilson, has served bereaved families in Beverley for over 40 years. Here, he discusses how the past year has affected our community and the impact Covid-19 has had on funerals.

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rom our premises in Minster Moorgate, funerals have continued to go ahead throughout the pandemic and lockdown periods. However, in the 148 years that Frank Stephenson & Son has existed I don’t think the firm has experienced quite so many challenges to ensure our clients have a respectful and dignified funeral.

Unsurprisingly, research shows that only one in ten people (12%) are confident they know exactly what the current restrictions mean for organising a funeral. Our dedicated team can take care of all aspects of the service and I continue to work my fellow funeral directors, Paul and Kevin, who are supported

by Kim, Vanessa, Colin, John, Peter and Nick. As local people we understand our client’s needs and the importance of our shared traditions.

How funerals have changed During 2020 we have been continually adapting the service we offer. We have a responsibility to comply with changing government guidance but as a funeral business we also want to give our clients the service they want where possible.

The biggest change has been in the number of people who can attend. At the start of the pandemic funerals were restricted to just 10 attendees. However, more and more crematoria and other funeral venues have adapted their spaces so now 30 people can attend while maintaining social distancing.

An initiative that has been welcomed by many families is the use of specialist technology to live webcast or record the funeral. Sadly, it isn’t possible for everyone that may want to attend the funeral to physically be there on the day, but this means they can watch the service and pay their respects even if they are ‘shielding’, unable to travel or living in another part of the world.

At Frank Stephenson & Son we will be able to advise you on what your options are and we’re still able to provide many of the most important elements of a funeral. Your loved one can be buried or cremated. We are able to arrange flowers and a hearse for your loved one, and you can still have readings and music during the service.

Bereaved families can now register the death by telephone rather than visit the Registry Office and we continue to work closely with GP’s, Celebrants, religious leaders and others.

Getting to the funeral We are really happy to say that we can continue to provide a limousine service. To protect both our colleagues and our clients we have installed a Perspex partition between the chauffeur and passengers to provide a safe environment. Each limousine is available for family members from the same household with a maximum of six people per vehicle.

Making arrangements We can see people face to face at our premises or converse using Skype or Face Time but sadly we cannot make arrangements at someone’s home. However, we still encourage people to do as much as they can over the phone or by email.

David Wilson – a true ‘Beverlonian’ David is a true ‘Beverlonian’ being born and raised in Beverley as were generations of his family before him. He was a pupil at the Spencer Council School and then attended Longcroft School and Sixth Form College. David was a member of the Beverley Minster Choir from the age of 7 and became Head Virger of the Minster in 1980.

Taking the greatest care Frank Stephenson & Son is part of Dignity, a network of some of the UK’s finest funeral directors. If you have questions you want to ask out of hours you can visit the Dignity website where we have a number of Frequently Asked Questions or you can call our 24-hour client service centre: 0800 456 1047. If you have been affected by Covid-19 or are self-isolating we have procedures that will allow us to arrange a funeral with you, but please call or email to contact us.

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Frank Stephenson & Son Funeral Directors 29 Minster Moorgate, Beverley HU17 8HP Tel: 01482 881 367 For further information please visit: www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/frank-stephenson-and-son/beverley To Advertise Please Telephone 01964 552 470

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Wedding Feature

How to Choose Your Wedding Dress

Finding your dream dress is never going to be a doddle but these 10 tips will make wedding dress shopping as enjoyable as possible.

Buying your wedding dress is one of the most exciting purchases of your life. With all the pressure to find ‘The One’, dress shopping can be stressful and the choice overwhelming too.

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1. Do Your Research Beforehand The right dress takes time and research to find so do your homework. Pinterest is your best friend, as are real weddings.

The key to actually figuring out what styles and colours you like is to look for models that represent your body type and skin tone. If you’re athletic with a completely flat chest, you need to be searching for images of dresses on similar build models. Short and curvy? The

4. Keep Your Entourage Small Think carefully about how many people you bring shopping with you. Don’t take everyone with you just to keep them all happy, take one or two people who you can trust and will give you honest feedback.

5. Try on Between Four to Seven Dresses Trying on 10 or more dresses will only confuse you. Make a shortlist of styles you like before you start as it’s best to not go in totally blind – you’ll only end up overwhelmed.

Among your four to seven, allow for a wildcard (a dress you ordinarily wouldn’t consider) just in case it turns out to be perfect.

Before you end up crying in a changing room, we spoke to Laura Hall at Elizabeth Hall Bridal in Beverley to get the practical advice you need to know before stepping foot in a boutique.

From finding a dress shape that works for your body to who to bring, what underwear to wear and how far in advance to start looking, this is your ultimate guide to how to buy a wedding dress.

confident your dress-buying experience will be a pleasant and memorable one that will stay with you forever.

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column dress isn’t going to look the same on you as a 6ft model.

Once you’ve seen a few dresses online that you like, you need to make sure you can try them on in person.

2. Start Your Search at Least Nine Months Before the Wedding Nine months is the minimum amount of time you need to leave to find your wedding dress. If possible, start 12 months before your wedding so you have enough time to order the dress in and for alterations.

Your body can change a lot in a year, so you’ll need to get your alterations done at a point where you know your body will be very similar to what it will look like on your wedding day. While we don’t recommend trying to lose weight for your wedding (remember, your partner loves you just as you are!), if you plan to, don’t go dress shopping until you’ve reached and maintained that weight for a little while.

3. Not All Boutiques Are Equal For our plus-size sisters out there, don’t feel you can walk into a regular high street boutique and you will have lots to choose and try – you won’t.

That’s not because the shop is fattist but it all comes down to buying collections and territory.

Go to a specialist boutique for choice and an altogether better experience. If you are happy and

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Listen to the shop assistants too, they’re an invaluable source of information (it’s their job, after all!). They might suggest a style you haven’t considered but be prepared to give it a go. You might find you absolutely love how a ball gown/two-piece/jumpsuit/blush pink dress shows off your figure or enhances your best features.

6. Remember Bridal Sizing Lies Bridal sizes come up small. It’s an unpleasant but true fact that can leave you feeling deflated. Ignore the label. If it fits, that’s all that matters.

Don’t fall into the trap of buying a dress that you vow to slim down into – no one needs that extra pressure when you’re already putting on an event for 100+ people! It’s much easier to have your dress taken in that let out.

7. Sit Down in Your Dress We’re sold that Disney-princessdancing-in-her-ballgown-all-nightlong fantasy. More likely, your dress will be heavy, you’ll have drunk a lot of Prosecco and need a wee, and you’ll only have your clumsyfingered new spouse to help you out of it at the end of the night.

Think about the less glamorous aspects of your day to make sure the dress can cope. How will you go to the bathroom in it, can you sit down comfortably whilst wearing it, and how easy is it to get in and out of?

Whether you have to transport the dress to another country, or just wear it for hours on end, think about how much it weighs. You want to be able to dance the night away so make sure you can spin around in your gown!

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8. Be True to Your Style No one knows better than you what style of dress you like and feel comfortable in. It’s cliche but true, you wear the dress, the dress doesn’t wear you, so make sure you’re not so bowled over by a gorgeous gown you forget to ask whether you feel like you in it.

9. Take Your Time Even if you think you’ve found ‘The One’ within seconds of arriving at your first boutique, try on a couple more dresses to make absolutely sure. It could just be excitement from actually trying on wedding dresses that has made you feel that way. On the other hand, don’t ignore the goosebumps you get from your first dress just because it’s the first.

If you have any reservations at all, keep looking. When you’ve found ‘The One’, you’ll know. Don’t worry if you have wobbles after buying your dress though – this is totally normal. As soon as you see it (and try it on again) you’ll remember why you fell in love with it.

What might surprise you is that most bridal boutiques don’t let you take photos in your dress until you’ve bought and paid for it. Even if you fall in love on the day, you don’t need to commit to anything.

Go away for a week and then try the dress on again – do you love it as much as the first time?

10. Stick to Your Budget It’s torture if you fall in love with a dress you can’t afford.

Amazing offer from Elizabeth Hall Bridal

We have teamed up with Debbie Wilkinson Photography Studios and are giving away a limited number of White Sheet Shoot Xperience vouchers worth £175 each with all Wedding Dresses purchased in January 2021.

Call now for an appointment. We are booking up fast! T: 01482 869319

Bridal Who starts a brand new business during a pandemic? Read on and find out...

Tell us about yourself, who you are your family, where you live?

I am Laura (Elizabeth) Hall, I am married to Drew Hall and have my two boys Matthew 18 and Dan 13 living at home. Matt is gearing up for University next September.

We all live in Hessle and have done so since 2017.

What did you do before you opened Elizabeth Hall Bridal and what made you want to open up a bridal shop?

Before I opened the shop I worked for a large facilities management company in Hull carrying out a variety of roles from stock control to finance, which has helped me understand many aspects of running a business.

Previous to that I have worked mainly in retail, latterly holding a branch managers position.

I had always toyed with the idea of owning a Bridal Wear shop, as it’s every girls dream. It was only after this years pandemic that Drew and I were made redundant after our furlough period, that we had to do something and this was our opportunity to do something to bring a bit of joy to ours and other people’s lives. Most people thought we were crazy opening up a shop in a global pandemic but for us it gave us the perfect opportunity to get set up properly and be totally ready for when we get back to “normal”.

What is your inspiration on the dress designs and which designers are you stocking?

Elizabeth Hall Bridal stock two designers of gowns and two designers of bridal shoes and accessories. Each range caters for different tastes and budgets. The ranges we stock are MORILEE by Madeline Gardner and TIFFANYS Bridal.

Our accessories are the Twilight Designs and bridal shoes are from Rainbow Club. We do have

a selection of accessories from Morilee also.

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I love all the designs we stock as I feel we cater or all sizes and tastes, but most of all I love the sparkles!!

I have been known to try on a few, well why wouldn’t I! We have something new coming in the Spring which I won’t reveal right now but, watch this space.

New brides to be are going to love it!! So exciting.

What makes you different from other wedding dress shops?

Elizabeth Hall Bridal prides itself on making every one feel at home and comfortable with their visit. We allow plenty of time for potential brides to have an unrushed experience at their initial dress selection appointment.

We are only a small shop but we have a big heart and we aim to be part of the whole experience for the bride-to-be in that most important decision, saying yes to the dress.

What are your hopes for the future?

The hopes are for Elizabeth Hall Bridal to become one of the most established bridal wear shops in the region. As with most businesses we do hope to grow but

for now we are happy to be trading under the current conditions. We are totally behind the Beverley small business scheme and are happy to support their incentives.

Our opening times are: Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm Appointments can be arranged out side of these times if required.

Anything else you would like to add?

We would just like to say that we are here to enhance the brides total experience on the road to her happy day.

“We look forward to helping all new brides-to-be in 2021 to have a lovely journey to their most important day.”

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Masks, sanitiser and satellite dancefloors: how weddings could look in 2021 The pandemic could change how couples get married for a long time.

Nearly 90 per cent of UK weddings were postponed in 2020, a new survey from Wedding Planner and Event organiser Jane Gough has revealed.

tuxe and, if you’re extra conscious about germs, adopt three-quarter sleeve gloves into your look and channel Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

Buffets will be a thing of the past

Out of these couples, 76 per cent have rescheduled their wedding for later last year, while 44 per cent have moved their big day to 2021.

The pandemic, which has kept parts of the UK under lockdown on and off throughout 2020, has wreaked havoc through the wedding industry, and Jane predicts it could change what weddings look like in the future.

From wearing themed masks to incorporating hand sanitiser into your big day, below Jane predicts the biggest wedding trends for this year.

Health and safety will be a big focus for upcoming nuptials - and this extends to the food. Gone are the days of buffet as plated meals continue their dominance.

Creative use of hand sanitiser

Ceremonies will be shorter and there will be more room for standing, Jane says, but for those who prefer to have a seat they will be spread out.

When coronavirus hit the UK early last year, hand sanitiser became a must-have, and it will now be commonplace at weddings.

Creative couples will distribute small bottles in pouches or as prewedding favours.

Masks and gloves will be wedding staples

With masks still compulsory on public transport, wearing a mask to a wedding could be the new fascinator. Match it to your dress or

Outdoor weddings will rise in popularity As the UK has such unpredictable weather, planning an outdoor wedding can always be a bit risky, but will be the way forward as couples seek ways to socially distance their guests.

Ceremonies will see sociallydistanced seats

‘Satellite’ dance floors will become the norm

The reception is set to change, too, as roaming ‘satellite’ dance floors will become the norm. This means there will be several dance floors and bars dotted around the venue to allow guests to spread out a bit more.

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Couples will get married before they have a wedding

Jane says couples are celebrating their marriage ceremony intimately between the two of them or with a small group of loved ones in person or virtually, and that this will continue. This is especially common for those who have destination weddings.

Weekday weddings will rise

While Saturdays and Sundays have generally been a favourite for weddings, with so many postponed until next year couples can save money by opting for a weekday wedding instead.

Weddings will be smaller

For couples who want to get married sooner, a ‘micro wedding’ could be a good option as the government now allows ‘small weddings’ to take place. Simply cull your guests list to your nearest and dearest and hold a bigger party later on.

Live-streaming will become commonplace

For those who can’t make it or who are more vulnerable, live-streaming your wedding is set to increase in popularity for those tuning in from afar.

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Vegetarian and Vegan diets Q&A

Read our answers to common questions about staying healthy on a vegetarian or vegan diet, from looking after your bones to healthy eating in pregnancy.

What is a vegetarian?

Vegetarians and vegans don’t eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea (such as crab or lobster), or animal by-products (such as gelatine).

Vegetarians eat a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables, dairy products and eggs. Vegetarians who also don’t eat eggs and dairy products are called vegans.

There are three main types of vegetarian: l Lacto-ovo-vegetarians eat both

dairy products and eggs. This is the most common type of vegetarian diet.

l Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy

choke. Grind the nuts finely or use a smooth nut butter.

It is recommended that all children aged six months to five years old are given supplements containing vitamins A, C and D unless they drink more than 500ml (about a pint) of infant formula a day.

Vitamin drops are especially important for vegetarian and vegan children between six months and five years old. They may also need a vitamin B12 supplement.

If your child is older than this, speak to your GP or a dietitian to see whether vitamin supplements should be included in their diet.

Read more about vegetarian and vegan diets for children.

Is it safe to be a vegetarian or vegan during pregnancy?

A varied and balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide enough nutrients for you and your baby during pregnancy. However, you might find it hard to get enough iron, vitamin D and vitamin B12.

products but not eggs.

Talk to your doctor or midwife about how to get enough of these important nutrients. All pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to take a vitamin D supplement, regardless of their diet.

products, eggs, or any other animal product.

At what age is it safe to become a vegetarian or vegan?

As long as they get all the nutrients they need, children can be brought up healthily on a vegetarian or vegan diet.

If you’re bringing up your child on a diet without meat or fish (vegetarian) or without any food from animals (vegan), they will need two or three portions of vegetable protein or nuts every day to give them enough protein and iron. Don’t give whole nuts to children under five as they could

However, if your diet is not planned properly, you could miss out on essential nutrients. Vegetarians need to make sure they get enough iron and vitamin B12, and vegans enough calcium, iron and vitamin B12. Women are thought to be at particular risk of iron deficiency, including those on a vegetarian or vegan diet.

How can I get enough iron?

l Vegans do not eat any dairy

Children need plenty of energy and protein to help them grow and develop. It’s also important that vegetarian and vegan children get enough iron, calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.

understanding of what makes up a healthy balanced vegetarian and vegan diet, you can get all the nutrients your body needs to be healthy without the need for supplements.

Although meat is the best source of iron, other good sources of iron include: l pulses, such as beans, lentils and

peas

What are the health benefits of a vegetarian diet?

Can babies and children have a vegan diet?

If you’re breastfeeding and you’re on a vegan diet, it’s especially important for you to take a vitamin D supplement. You may also need extra vitamin B12.

A vegetarian diet can be very healthy, but your diet won’t automatically be healthier if you cut out meat. Like everyone, vegetarians need to make sure they eat a balanced diet containing: l plenty of fruit and vegetables (at

least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day)

Take care when feeding children on a vegan diet. Young children need a good variety of foods to provide the energy and vitamins they need for growth.

l plenty of potatoes, bread, rice,

A vegan diet can be bulky and high in fibre. This can mean that children get full up before they’ve eaten enough calories and nutrients.

Because of this, they may need extra supplements. Ask a dietitian or doctor for advice before you start introducing your child to solids.

l some eggs, beans and other non-

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l nuts l dried fruit, such as raisins l dark-green vegetables, such as

watercress, broccoli and spring greens

l wholegrains, such as brown rice

and brown bread

pasta and other starchy foods (choosing brown or wholegrain varieties where possible)

l some milk and dairy foods

dairy sources of protein

l just a small amount of foods and

drinks high in fat and sugar

Do vegetarians and vegans need vitamin supplements?

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l cereals fortified with iron

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The amount of iron adults need is about 8.7mg a day for men and about 14.8mg a day for women. As long as you remember to regularly include the above foods in your diet, you should be getting enough iron.

Do I need a special diet if I exercise?

You don’t need a special diet for exercising if you’re a vegetarian or vegan. The advice for vegetarians who exercise is the same as the advice for non-vegetarians who exercise regularly.

How can I get enough calcium?

Calcium helps maintain strong bones. Non-vegans get most of their calcium from dairy foods, so it’s important for vegans to get calcium from other foods.

Good sources of calcium for vegans are: l fortified soya, rice and oat milk l leafy green vegetables (but not

spinach)

l almonds l sesame seeds and tahini l dried fruit l pulses l brown (wholemeal) and white

bread

Adults need about 700mg of calcium a day, so it’s important that vegans regularly include plenty of these foods in their diet.

Most vegetarians have enough protein in their diet for the body to grow and repair itself.

l soya products fortified with

vitamin B12

Adults need about 1.5 micrograms of vitamin B12 a day. Check the labels of fortified foods to see how much vitamin B12 they contain.

What are good vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids?

Sources of omega-3 fatty acids suitable for vegetarians and vegans include: l flaxseed oil l rapeseed oil

The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Fortified margarine and fat spreads, fortified breakfast cereals and egg yolks contain vitamin D. The body also makes its own vitamin D when exposed to sunshine. Bones get stronger when you use them and the best way to do this is through regular exercise.

l soya oil and soya-based foods

How can I get enough vitamin B12?

Evidence suggests that the type of omega-3 fatty acids found in

(such as tofu)

l walnuts

Omega-3 enriched eggs are also a good source if you are a vegetarian and include eggs in your diet.

Vitamin B12 is only found naturally in foods from animal sources, so sources for vegans are limited and a vitamin B12 supplement may be needed. If you eat dairy products and eggs, you probably get enough.

Vegan sources of vitamin B12 include: l yeast extract, such as Marmite l breakfast cereals fortified with

vitamin B12

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these foods may not have the same benefits for reducing the risk of heart disease as those found in oily fish.

If you exercise regularly, make sure you eat plenty of complex carbohydrates such as rice and pasta for energy, and drink enough fluids when exercising harder.

However, if you follow a vegetarian diet, you can look after your heart by eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day, cutting down on food that is high in saturated fat and watching how much salt you eat.

What are good sources of protein for vegetarians?

Most vegetarians have enough protein in the diet. Good sources of protein for vegetarians include: l nuts and seeds l pulses and beans l soya products (tofu, soya drinks

and textured soya protein, such as soya mince)

l cereals (wheat, oats and rice) l eggs l reduced-fat dairy products (milk,

cheese and yoghurt)

A variety of protein from different sources is necessary to get the right mixture of amino acids, which are used to build and repair the body’s cells.

Are Quorn products suitable for vegans?

No. Since all Quorn products contain a small amount of egg white and most also contain milk ingredients, they are not suitable

Is it healthier to eat organic fruit and vegetables?

Vitamin and mineral levels in food vary depending on the soil the plants were grown in, when they were picked and how they were stored. There’s no scientific evidence that organic food is healthier. Eating organic is a personal choice and many people eat organic for environmental reasons. It’s important to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables whether they’re organic or not.

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World of Wine First of all, let me wish every reader a Happy New Year - I think we need it after the 12 months we’ve just had. And let’s raise a glass to happier and safer times.

Predictions are being made that with an accelerated vaccination programme and hopefully the banishing of Covid-19 from dominating the headlines, we’ll all be looking forward to something like normality and the freedom to explore again.

The latest Waitrose Food & Drink Report says alternative formats and comforting old favourites rose in popularity during 2020 as consumers sought comfort and convenience in uncertain times. But it also says the (hopefully) justified new confidence in better times ahead will also extend to socialising and entertaining, predicting 2021 is likely to see more exploration in terms of lesser-known wine regions and grape varieties, exotic spirits and unusual flavour combinations.

Master of Wine Pierpaolo Petrassi, boss of the Waitrose beer, wines and spirits team, said: “Lockdown saw people reduce the number of visits they made to shops, so larger formats like bag in box were in demand and customers haven’t looked back,” pointing out that wine in cans, cocktails in postfriendly sachets and bag in box

wine have “pushed the boundaries of how people expect to buy good-quality drinks” and predicts the trend will only grow on the back of innovation in the industry and more customers embracing different types of packaging.

But looking ahead, he said: “For 2021, our sense of exploring the new will be refreshed with 20 per cent of us saying we plan to continue experimenting with new drinks at home, rising to a third among 18-24 year-olds.”

He continued: “We also expect to see a rise in popularity of lesser-known wine regions and grape varieties as well as more exotic spirits and unusual flavour combinations.”

Writing in the report, Waitrose Wine buying manager Jamie Matthewson predicted that sherry, English wine and no and lowalcohol drinks would continue to see growth in 2021.

Sherry, he said, saw a steep increase in popularity during the year just gone, with consumers rediscovering classic or traditional styles of Manzanilla, Amontillado and Oloroso – where previously it was all about sweet cream sherries.

He also noted the rise of martinis with a sherry rinse, sweet sherry and more consumers discovering the food matching potential of sherry, with everything from salty cured meats to rich, indulgent desserts.

Elsewhere, he said English wine was set to grow on the back of last year’s excellent harvest. “The quality of the 2019 vintage of English and Welsh wine is the best we’ve ever seen and this, combined with the increase in popularity of English and Welsh reds – particularly lighter styles – made a bumper year for home-grown wine,” he said.

Rosé sales had also seen its strongest year, up 57 per cent during the autumn alone, compared to the same period ikn 2019, proving that “pink is officially for all seasons”, Matthewson said.

“Rosé wine had its biggest year ever last year, and this will only continue to grow in 2021.”

Spanish Albariño and Primitivo were also tipped for growth, with the former set to “have its truly mainstream moment in 2021”.

Sales of no alcohol alternatives was also up 22 per cent year on year, the retailer said, with 18 per cent of consumers planning to try more low-alcohol or alcohol-free drinks as part of the wider trend to reduce alcohol consumption and boost health.

Meanwhile spritzers and flavoured vodkas area also on trend. “The growing trend for flavoured spirits, led by gin, has seen flavoured vodka become the latest spirit of choice,” Matthewson said, pointing to “fun” flavours such as fir, rhubarb and marmalade, that are likely to do well. * Syrah and Shiraz - different wines?

Not a bit of it; they are simply the two names of the same grape variety, although that grape can produce wines of very different style. The dark-skinned grape, used primarily to produce red wine,

is the offspring of two obscure varieties from south-eastern France.

So why the different names? In truth I’m not sure, but wines from the grape produced in France, and some other countries, including the Americas and South Africa, are labelled Syrah, whereas “New World” wines, particularly in Australia, where the grape is the most widely planted, are bottled as Shiraz. The typical “Old World” Syrah is lighter and leaner than the intense Shiraz wines of the New World, which tend to be richer, riper and more full-bodied.

Interestingly, in the recent “best Syrah” category in the 2020 Global Wine Masters awards, it was Shiraz wines that dominated the under £10 category. And for unoaked varieties there was a silver medal for a real value-for-money example stocked by Aldi.

From Aldi’s Exquisite Collection, their Exquisite South Australia Shiraz (£5.99) is high in alcohol (14%) and intense in fruit and spice flavours and is fantastic value and works well with rich pasta dishes or beef.

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Best Buys for January Studio Blanc by Miraval, 2019 Price: £12 (selected stores)

Where: Co-op When: Now Why: From the Chateau Miraval estate owned by Hollywood A-listers Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, I managed to try a bottle of this over Christmas. Made from the Rolle grape, most commonly known as the Vermentino, this mouth-watering white has tangy lime acidity with a hint of almond.

Chapel Down Chardonnay Price: £11.99 (was £14.99)

Where: Waitrose When: January 4 - 26 Why: From probably England’s best-known winery, this is a superb unoaked Chardonnay (my favourite style) - a superb crisp white wine that’s gorgeous with seafood. The store also has Chapel Down’s Flint Dry, which I’ve recommended before, on offer at £10.49

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Price: £7.75 (but two for £10)

Where: Morrisons When: January 2 - 26 Why: If you can overlook the rather garish bottle, this rich and spicy Argentinian red drinks well, with vibrant blackcurrant aromas coupled with soft, supple concentrated jammy fruit flavours on the palate.

Porcupine Ridge Syrah Price: £5.99 (was £8.49)

Where: Waitrose When: January 4 - 26 Why: An oaked variety at the same price as the Aldi Shiraz mentioned in this month’s article, so buy a bottle of each and do your own taste test.

This is full bodied, even more alcohol (14.5%) and drinks well with its spicy, rich, notes.

East Yorkshire vineyard awarded first Growing Hull and East Yorkshire Grant The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has brought some New Year cheer to a local vineyard with the first Growing Hull and East Yorkshire grant.

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Baked shallots and squash with a crispy breadcrumb topping Whether you’re vegan or not, you’ll want to rustle up this healthy and nutritious dish.

Ingredients: 1kg (8 cups) butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 5cm (2in) chunks 5 tbsp olive oil 12 shallots, peeled sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely grated zest of 1 orange 120g (2 cups) fresh white/brown breadcrumbs Prep: 15-20 mins

Cook: 1 hr

Serves: 4 Method: Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.

Step 2 Peel the squash and discard the seeds. Cut the flesh into large, bitesize chunks of about 5cm (2in).

Step 3 Place the shallots in an ovenproof dish and toss with 1 tbsp oil, season with sea salt and black pepper and place in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 4 Remove the dish from the oven and add the butternut squash, making sure the vegetables are well coated with the oil, and cook for a further 15 minutes.

Step 5 Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over a moderate heat with the garlic and cook for one minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Step 6 Add the chilli, rosemary, parsley and the orange zest, stirring all the time. When thoroughly mixed, add the breadcrumbs and season. Cook for a further minute, then take off

the heat and set aside.

Step 7 Remove the shallots and squash from the oven and reduce the heat to 180°C/Gas Mark 4 and spread the breadcrumb mixture over the top. Return to the oven for a further 25-30 minutes or until the breadcrumbs have become a deep golden colour.

Protein oat flapjacks Healthy snacks that you’ll just love.

Ingredients:

Prep: 10 mins

300g (31⁄3 cups) Organic Jumbo Oats

Cook: 15 mins

100g (1 cup) vegan protein powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg 225g (1 cup) peanut butter 5 tbsp date syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 1.5 tbsp peanut oil 250ml (1 cup) plant-based milk 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional) 2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional)

Makes: 16 Calories: 219 (per flapjack) Method: Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6. Grease a 30x20cm (12x8in) baking tin and set aside.

Step 2 Place the oats and protein powder in a large mixing bowl with the cinnamon and nutmeg.

Step 3 Incorporate the peanut butter, date syrup, vanilla extract and peanut oil with the dry mixture.

Step 4 Once the ingredients are

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well combined, add the milk systematically and mix until an even consistency is formed.

Step 5 Tip the mixture into the baking tin. If using, sprinkle the fruit and seeds on top of the mixture before placing the tin in the oven.

Bake for15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6 Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Once cooled, slice into portions and enjoy.

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Veganuary

Five ways a vegan diet helps save the planet Few would argue with a vegan diet being the ethical choice when it comes to animal welfare.

Meanwhile, the health benefits of ‘going vegan’ are increasingly known around the world, with more and more studies linking vegan lifestyles to a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

the single leading cause of global deforestation; it’s responsible for up to 91% of Amazon destruction, with about 80% of the crops that are grown in the Amazon being used as cattle feed.

The land needed to support a vegan lifestyle is between 33-50% less than that needed for a typical meat and dairybased diet. It’s simple maths: fewer meat-eaters means more trees, and additional carbon absorption and storage.

Now, with increased public awareness around sustainability and climate change, more and more people are asking the question: can a vegan diet help save the planet too?

We believe the answer is a resounding ‘yes’! According to research by Oxford University, through the simple act of cutting meat, dairy and eggs from their diet, the average person can reduce their carbon footprint by 73%.

Reduce Emissions

The blame for climate change and emissions has long beenpointed at transportation. However, animal agriculture has a higher impact than all the world’s cars, trucks, buses, ships and aircraft combined, contributing to up to 18% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Every time a cow, sheep or goat burps or passes gas, a little puff of methane enters the atmosphere.

Each puff added together can have a big effect on climate because methane, like carbon dioxide, is a potent greenhouse gas.

While methane doesn’t linger as long as C02, it’s more devastating to the climate given how effectively it absorbs heat. Farming activity accounts for about 40% of the annual methane presence.

Following a vegan lifestyle is a no-brainer: according to scientists, the emissions from pea production, a key ingredient in vegan meat products such as the Beyond Burger, is one-sixth that of the US beef industry. While by no

Alleviate World Hunger

means a silver bullet, transitioning the global population towards a predominantly plant-based diet (and reducing the devastating effects of livestock-related emissions) could allow the planet time to regenerate.

industrialised meat production.

Among other sources, the WWF says that humankind’s appetite for animal products puts an “enormous strain on our natural resources and is a driving force behind wide-scale biodiversity loss.”

Save the Ocean and its inhabitants

Wild animals, including horses, mountain lions, kangaroos, wolves, owls, foxes, koalas and otters, are harmed and often killed when land is cleared to make room for the animals raised for human consumption, with research by PNAS estimating that humans have meant the loss of 83% of all wild animals and 50% of plants.

Ditching animal products to go vegan could give wild animal populations the chance to rebalance and their habitats the opportunity to thrive.

A recent report by Current Biology stated that more than 85% of the world’s oceans are dying. Alongside its wider impact on the ocean’s health, the consumption of seafood is depleting global fish stocks at a rapid rate, with experts warning the world’s oceans could be empty of fish by 2048.

As the situation nears crisis levels, there are signs of progress; for example, the average person now largely avoids single-use plastic, such as straws and plastic bags, in large part due to their welldocumented impact on the ocean.

Just as important as ditching plastic, however, is the fact that half of all plastic found in the ocean comes from discarded fishing nets – in which billions of marine animals, including endangered fish, whales, sea turtles, dolphins and seals, are accidentally caught and killed each year. These animals make up 40% of the world’s total catch, equating to 63 billion pounds, according to Oceana.

It follows that the best way to help save the ocean is by not supporting the harmful fishing industry and avoiding all fish products.

Save our wildlife

Farmed animals are not the only ones that are suff ering at the hands of the world’s meat and dairy industries; the world over, wild animal populations are disappearing as a direct result of

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Halt Deforestation

As we know, trees are one of the best weapons in our armoury to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels and avert climate change. The problem, though, is space. With 30% of the earth’s land surface now used for livestock, there is less and less room for this potentially game-changing solution.

Fanning the flames of the problem (quite literally) is the further removal of vital tree coverage. Animal agriculture is

As a global food source, meat and dairy products are unsustainable, for the simple reason that animals eat more food than they ‘produce’.

Breaking it down to the basics, for every 100 calories fed to farmed animals, we only receive 40 calories back from consuming their meat and dairy products; by feeding ourselves with those crops directly, we could feed billions more people worldwide.

In Summary

Global meat consumption is expected to double by 2050.

To meet this growing demand, animals will likely be reared more intensively and cheaply, resulting in further pollution, and increased water and land usage.

Given the rapid pace of global population growth, if we don’t curtail this demand now, the environmental impact of the meat industry will worsen, and fast.

While the food choices you make every day may not feel all that signifi cant, there’s a much bigger story behind every purchase you make. No one person is going to step in and save the planet for us.

We, as individuals, have so much control over what happens next.

You – yes, you! – actually have the power to help save our planet from extinction. With the food purchases you make every single day, you get to choose to be part of the problem or part of the solution.

The choice is yours.

New destinations …

Well travel is not on the horizon as I write but let us not give up hope, 2021 has to get better. This pause in travel has given time for cruise lines & tour operators to become very creative with their itineraries.

There is one particular cruise itinerary I want to share with you in this issue as I created this idea myself back in 2011. We were due to sail from Hull on the Funchal when along came Cruise & Maritime and took our ship away. They did sail from Hull but sadly my itinerary disappeared but, now another opportunity has arisen.

This all started with my journey back in 2008 sailing the river Oder through historical Pomerania. Hull is twinned with the wonderful city of Szczecin although rarely mentioned it is Poland’s largest sea port.

I can guarantee the city will touch your heart and bring you joy and sadness as you discover its past. From the fairy tale city of the Han’s Christian Anderson’s “The Emperor’s fine clothes” to war and new found peace you will see a mix of grand buildings, churches and monuments old and new.

Where else will you visit on this hidden Baltic cruise? Departing from the Scottish port of Rosyth the first highlight will be sailing under the iconic Firth of the Forth bridge before a wonderful view of the city of Edinburgh.

Your first port of call will be Russian Kaliningrad, birthplace of the First King of Prussia. With symbolic sites to uncover, the highlight being the seven surviving city gates of Kaliningrad. Entry to Russia normally requires you to obtain a visa but when taking the ships organised shore excursions this is not necessary.

Now to Poland’s Baltic Sea port of Gdansk which has a complex history. A member of the Hanseatic League, the birthplace of Solidarity & the major trading centre for the gemstone Amber.

Sailing up the River Oder the highlight for many will be Szczecin already mentioned.

In Germany, Travemunde is an interesting town or you may wish to travel to Berlin and see its mix of Prussian treasures, from imposing Brandenburg Gate to the gilded gems of the Charlotteburg Palace. I believe Berlin is too far and needs far more time and would suggest the nearer Hanseatic city of Lubeck if not spending the day seeing the town of Travemunde itself.

You will also enjoy a rare visit to Rugen Island and the picturesque resort town of Sassnitz.

White beaches await and traces of what life was like behind the iron curtain.

The cruise culminates with a daytime sailing through the Kiel canal a must do on many a travellers bucket lists.

Your home for this cruise is Fred Olsen’s Braemar which normally sails from our Southern ports but to navigate the rivers the shallow keel of this ship is required.

How can you get to Rosyth I hear you ask?

We are making it very easy for you with our option to sit back and relax enjoying a scenic ride through the Scottish Borders with our optional home to port service.

Let us hope that we can continue to travel more easily, a change is definitely as good as a rest and I would recommend a break as a great tonic. I think everyone just needs something nice to look forward to. When you are ready to start planning we are here to guide you all the way. There are so many options available to travel around our wonderful world including the UK. We look forward to the opportunity of sending you away and creating you wonderful memories once again.

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Motoring

A Dancing Bear

Skoda’s Kodiaq might be named after a bear but it has more than the bare necessities of motoring life. Roy Woodcock tries one for size ...

The car market is brimming over with SUVs and there seems to be no let-up in demand. But it needs something special to stand out from the crowd and for all sorts of reasons the Skoda Kodiaq does just that.

range, for those wanting premium levels of equipment and comfort, it remains highly competitive and actually delivers cost savings against most of its rivals.

Launched almost four years ago (so don’t be surprised if we see a refresh sometime soon) it was the Czech company’s first seven-seater SUV and quickly made a mark as an impressive all-rounder, being comfortable, practical and good to drive.

Named after the 3,500 Kodiaq bears that live on a remote island off the southern coast of Alaska, it comes in a mind-boggling array of trim levels and configurations, so that opening statement about it being a seven-seater needs some clarification - at entry-level, the Kodiaq SE, it is possible to specify the car with just five seats.

That obviously makes it the cheapest variant - from £24,900 on the road - but as you go up the

It’s not fanciful to start talking about this car and its capabilities in relation to much more expensive models from Land Rover and Audi, for example.

The closest rival is perhaps the Volkswagen’s Tiguan Allspace, but that’s more expensive, while the Nissan X-Trail and Peugeot 5008 don’t have quite as much space as the Kodiaq. Elsewhere, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento offer seven seats, but are bigger and heavier, so not as economical or nice to drive, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a hefty price premium over the Kodiaq, but arguably isn’t as versatile.

The range comprises seven trim levels; SE, SE L, Edition, L&K, SportLine, Scout and vRS. I was driving the Kodiaq Edition 2.0 TDI

(190PS) model with a DSG gearbox and four-wheel drive (£39,960 on the road) and it’s the seven-seat versions where the Kodiaq really comes into its own because of its tremendous versatility While the car is just 40mm longer than the Skoda Octavia, it offers a larger-than-average interior for the SUV segment. The interior length is 1,793mm, elbow room is 1,527mm in the front and 1,510mm in the rear. Head room is 1,020 mm in the front and 1,014 mm in the rear. Rear legroom measures up to 104 mm.

The middle seat row can be folded 60:40, features individually adjustable backrests and can slide lengthways by 180mm as standard.

The third row of seats can be folded neatly into the floor space to create a larger load area - the biggest in its class, in fact, at a whopping 2,065 litres.

All models in the range are equipped with LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels, leather multifunction steering wheel and air-conditioning. Front Assist, DAB digital radio, touchscreen infotainment systems and SmartLink are also standard across the line-up.

Standard equipment on Edition versions include 19-inch alloys, cornering LED front fog lights, dual zone air-con, electrically-adjusted and heated front seats, electricallyadjusted and heated door mirrors, headlamp washers, automatic lights and wipers, leather upholstery, rear parking sensors, privacy glass, electrically-operated boot and a sat-nav system with online infotainment.

And of course being a Skoda it comes with a host of “Simply Clever” extras. These are the odd little presents Skoda stash in the car for that moment you remember you’ve forgotten your umbrella – and find one in the door, or need a light and discover a torch in the boot.

There’s also door-edge protection, which deploy automatically thanks to preloaded springs when opening the car door to prevent the metal edge of the door from coming into contact with a garage wall or an adjacent vehicle. When shutting the door, the trim folds itself back in, helping preventing bumps and scratches to your own car, as well as neighbouring vehicles.

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The 2.0-litre TDI diesel with the automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive in the most powerful engine available (there are two petrol and three diesels to choose from) and proved more than capable of hauling this big car along. But what was surprising was just how quiet it was; remarkably so.

The Edition trim level meant it was also fitted with a Drive mode selector, so you can choose Comfort, Normal or Sport mode depending on the terrain, your mood or your company. The slick

DSG automatic gearbox suits the car extremely well, too.

Did I mention that the Kodiaq can handle pretty rough terrain, too?

No? Well I can vouch for its Off-road capabilities - just one more thing that make this car hard to beat.

So, a pretty impressive package all round, particularly if useable space is one of the boxes you need to tick.

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From The East Riding Archives

From Flour to Furnace at the Mill

Today, Crathorne’s Mill is embedded within Beverley history as one of our bygone industrial buildings. Formerly located between the Barmston Drain and the River Hull on Grovehill Road, a series of unfortunate events ultimately led to its downfall in January 114 years ago.

Josiah Crathorne established his flour mill in 1830, becoming one of the nine mills of its kind in Beverley. By the 1850s, the mill was powered by both steam and wind. The business was booming as Crathorne’s flour became highly popular with many Hull shops selling the Beverley-made product.

The first disaster arrived in 1858.

A major fire raged in the mill, nearly burning down Josiah’s own home in a neighbouring building and collapsing the mill’s sails.

In hot haste, the St Mary’s fire engine raced towards Grovehill to extinguish the fire. This event marked the start of the mill’s demise, as the boom in flour production began to decline.

By 1880, only Crathorne’s Mill remained in Beverley.

As an ominous foreshadowing of his mill’s fate, Josiah Crathorne himself came to a tragic end in 1886. On the 6th December, it is believed that Crathorne accidentally caught his clothes in the flames of his bedroom fireplace. Josiah was regarded as a highly esteemed businessman but feeble in his later years. His sons, John and Josiah Jnr continued to operate the business.

Across the next two decades, the Beverley and East Riding Recorder

reported more fire-related lucky escapes at the mill. But on the 12th January 1907, the mill suffered its last and most disastrous inferno.

Described in the newspapers far and wide as a ‘huge furnace’, the mill was engulfed, injuring workers who tried to extinguish the flames.

The fire’s origin was quoted as ‘rather curious’, and was said to be started by a contractor named Kirk, who was tasked to tar the exterior of the mill when the heated substance burst into flames.

Unfortunately, the remains of the mill had to be demolished, never to be rebuilt, resulting in the loss of employment for many hardworking, local people. Several employees received compensation for suffering injuries in the accident.

The land later became part of the neighbouring Cook, Welton & Gemmell shipyard.

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Hull City Column by Woody Mellor

A Pivotal Month

Just as everything seemed to going well Hull City lose three consecutive games and off field situations open up the debate on both the manager and owners yet again. Since the beginning of the season everyone just enjoyed the football for a change and all other issue subsided with the team leading the division.

Thankfully yesterday’s victory over Charlton has ended the winless run and City are currently in second position behind Lincoln City of all people. Thank God, well sort of, that fans are not attending matches or there would have been weekly updates on Look North about the carrot crunchers. When we actually return to matches is an open question? Fans attended the Oxford game on December 5th but since then pretty much the entire country has gone back into lock down so let’s just hope that by the spring we go down to Tier 1 or 2 locally or by some miracle we can be vaccinated. We could potentially be promoted in front of just 2000 people if we are lucky.

Whether City get promoted is another question. Throughout the early months of the season the team has managed to score at least one goal and keep clean sheets, the team is still work in progress but they have not really been convincing, goals are often created on the counter attack rather than from sustained pressure, even the stats show we win despite 30-40% possession.

The stats don’t really show that much really, a team could pass

the ball constantly without having a shot but despite being top they have rarely dominated opponents and worryingly questions are now being asked about Grant McCann yet again. The team has a number players who are at a reasonable standard at this level and just one goal has been enough for victory against limited opponents, but over the past month has opened up the question o the managers ability and tactics once again.

Relegation came last year from many causes, losing key players, injuries, player motivation and contractual issues but one glaring issue was McCann’s tactics and stubbornness. It was apparent to everyone that things had to change by last February after a month without victory and a series of defeats. The Managers response was to do nothing, Plan A was 4-3-3 and Plan B to make it work better. No, we wouldn’t play five in midfield, two up front, five in defence with wing backs. Just changing things may have led to a few boring draws or scoring winners from corners, the types of things what teams below us adopted from midwinter onwards to scrape fifty points but no

Hakeeb Adelakun celebrates his opening goal against Charlton nothing changed and the team dropped like a stone from the fringes of the play-offs to bottom.

The tactics remain the same in Division 1 and the only changes are like for like, swap the strikers, wingers or midfielders but exactly in the same roles. From the Fleetwood defeat it has become noticeable that all opponents have picked up on this too. Let’s play four or five across the midfield to block out our three, limit space or possession to the wide men, the striker will be isolated, the wide men always play on the wrong wings and go for goal rather than cross to others and they often fail to back track so try to get two players attacking our fullbacks. Not every team will have the quality to stop us or create goals but it is so frustrating that the same errors as last year continue. As soon as Burnsy informs us that opponents have made tactical changes at half time you fear the worst. Do we ever respond, no, we go from creating opportunities yet wasting them as ever to defeats.

Maybe if we had a decent centre forward it could help. Both Eaves & Magennis have limited ability and are both wasteful but as with last year they rarely have opportunities, our wide men cut inside to either shoot or try to run at opponents instead of crossing. This is again something opponents are aware of. As wasteful as Eaves may be if he had half a dozen crosses per half maybe one may lead to a goal.

Finding a quality finisher could be the final touch for the January transfer window.

We find ourselves in the transfer window and apparently players are being lined up again but the big question marks are over our two young stars. Jacob Greaves has just been identified as one of the best

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young players in the county in a national newspaper and bigger clubs are watching him apparently.

Keane Lewis-Potter was the EFL young player of the Month in October and in typical City fashion we have a contract dispute with him which stupidly means that he will no longer be picked for the first team until be signs a new extended contract. Ehab has stuck is oar in and despite the manager claiming that this has not affected the team or the player this has also corresponded with the dip in performances pre-Christmas. Has a new agent got pound signs in his eyes? The player is far from the

George Honeyman: Man of match finished article but has potential so City wish to avoid him leaving for free in 18 months. You cannot see anyone spending big on him to play elsewhere as yet but like Josh Tymon before him he could end up in a Premier League or Championship reserve/academy team to develop just like we did with Harry Maguire. The standoff has to end not least he could score the goals to take us up. Surely the compromise position is to sign and renegotiate the two-year deal next summer when he could be in the Championship and he like Jarrod Bowen could prove his abilities at this level. I’m sure this story will continue over the coming month.

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Health & Wellbeing

How to make your own HERBAL FIRST AID KIT

Having some handy natural remedies in your kitchen cupboard and learning how to use them can off er a sense of empowerment and relief to more than frazzled nerves!

Here’s a selection of our favourites:

decanting what you need for each eye-bath.

ALOE VERA

This succulent can live quite happily as an indoor plant, in well drained soil and a sunny position.

The mucilaginous gel in the centre of the leaf has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Well known for use on burns and sunburn, it is also excellent for helping with eczema, psoriasis and acne, applied to the aff ected area three times per day. The cooled gel from a freshly cut leaf (stored in the fridge) is particularly soothing. Preferably keep a plant at home, or source the most natural version you can.

ARNICA

For first aid treatment of sprains, strains and bruising, arnica is applied topically as ointment, oil, gel or cream, or taken internally as the homeopathic remedy Arnica montana. Keep a jar or tube of good quality arnica cream for speedy healing of any external tissue damage. Homeopathic tincture or pellets in 12C or 30C potency are safe in pregnancy and useful for internal use such as recovering from dental work and bruising from surgery and childbirth. Topical applications should not be used during pregnancy or when breastfeeding or applied to broken skin.

CHAMOMILE

Use as an eye bath to soothe sore eyes from mild conjunctivitis, blepharitis and eye strain. Be sure not to use the same cup to drink from. Brew an extra strong cup of organic chamomile tea (2-3 tea bags or a heaped tablespoonful of loose herb) and, once cooled, keep covered in the fridge for a day,

Tepid chamomile tea’s mild antiseptic properties will soothe irritated skin (excellent for baby nappy rash) and can be used as a mouthwash for infl amed gums or a gargle for sore throats.

Chamomile tea infusion is a useful relaxant and can be drunk to soothe a gassy, colicky or upset stomach in both adults and children. It is also a recommended tea for menstrual cramps and to promote relaxation.

frequency of migraines in chronic suff erers. A standardised extract is preferable to fresh herb as there can be some unwanted side effects from eating the fresh leaf.

Those sensitive to ragweed and chrysanthemums should avoid feverfew altogether. Magnesium is also very useful for alleviating migraine, so keep magnesium citrate in your migraine/headache relief arsenal. 500-600mg daily in divided doses is advised.

GINGER

In the same family as turmeric and cardamom, ginger in tablets or fresh grated root is an excellent nausea remedy for morning sickness, motion sickness and stomach bugs. It can also help warm and revive you if EUCALYPTUS you’re feeling chilled to the bone Headaches, sinus trouble, colds and from a cold or the flu. flu, and muscle aches and pains all respond well to the uplifting and LAVENDER invigorating scent of pure The uplifting and relaxing qualities eucalyptus essential oil. A few of pure essential oil of lavender drops of the essential oil in a make it a perfect antidote to shock, steamy shower is a great relief from stress, nervous tension and colds and flu and can help clear the depression. Add its antibiotic, airways. Steaming over a bowl of antiviral and insect repelling hot water with 3-5 drops of properties and it’s a great scent to eucalyptus oil, using a towel over diff use. Use neat on insect bites, the bowl and your face to trap the cuts and grazes. A few drops on the vapours can provide additional pillow is great for promoting sleep. relief for asthma and sinus Some studies have also shown infections. Add the essential oil lavender has pain relieving to a diffuser or oil burner to clear properties in migraine sufferers. the air when ill. A few drops of the essential oil in a moisturiser base or carrier oil is great to rub onto aching legs and muscle strains, and can help speed the healing of a cold sore.

Always patch test before use.

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essential oil to the poultice to help keep the site disinfected. Internally, a ‘porridge’ made from slippery elm powder and water (unsweetened) can help soothe inflamed gut membranes.

TEA TREE

Pure neat essential oil of tea tree is a wonderful antiseptic and antifungal for tougher skin, such as the soles of the feet, whereas a diluted solution is more appropriate for sensitive areas. Wound care, fungal rashes and insect bites respond well to tea tree.

THYME

Sore throats call for thyme.

A great tincture to have to hand for the first signs of a cold or flu, use as per manufacturer’s instructions. The fresh or dried leaves can be taken as medicinal tea – 1 tsp per cup for dry and 2 tsp per cup for fresh; take 3 cups per day. The cooled tea can be used as a throat gargle, although, as with all herbs, the tincture is stronger than the tea and therefore more likely to have a profound effect on a sore throat in appropriate dilutions.

TURMERIC

Turmeric can provide great pain relief for both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups. It combats postoperative inflammation, is a digestive support and can be useful during episodes of colitis, indigestion and Crohn’s disease. A teaspoon of the powdered root with a pinch of black pepper for enhanced absorption is considered a therapeutic dose. The ‘golden milk’ recipes online using coconut or other milk alternatives can be a great way to take this herb. Tablets, capsules and tinctures are also available.

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Gardening

Gardening Jobs for December and Winter January might be the middle of winter but as the days lengthen the garden starts to grow. Now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening year and to order seeds and plants. Enjoy the fresh air, on dry sunny days, and check your winter protection, stakes, ties and supports are still working after any severe weather. Also put out food for birds and leave some garden areas uncut, a little longer, to provide shelter for wildlife in your garden.

Sow onion seed in a heated propagator.

Remove all remaining plant debris from the vegetable plot. Do not compost any diseased material such as blight-infected potatoes, onions suffering from white rot and any crops with rust. Burn or bin the diseased material.

General Vegetable Care Stake or earth up Brussels sprouts stalks that look leggy and vulnerable to wind rock.

Pick the biggest sprouts from low down the stalks first.

Lawns lawn repairGeneral maintenance If the weather is mild you can lay a new turf or repair hollows and bumps in an existing lawn. To repair the lawn, make a ‘H’ shaped cut in the turf, peel back the grass and either fill the hollow with loam, or scraping away the soil from a bump. Re-lay the turf, press it into place and pinch the cut edges together.

Repair lawn edges, especially around flower and shrub beds, with turves cut from other areas of the garden.

If your lawn suffers dieback from treading during the wet, muddy season, then consider laying stepping-stones through it to allow easy access across it without causing damage.

Trees and shrubs Plant roses, but avoid areas where roses were previously grown as this can lead to problems with replant diseases.

Continue to plant bare-root deciduous hedging plants and trees. Stakes should be put in place before the rootball to avoid damage to the roots.

Move established deciduous trees and shrubs, provided the ground is

not frozen or waterlogged.

Seek out scented winter shrubs, such as Hamamelis (photo above), Sarcococca and Chimonanthus, when visiting gardens open to the public, or in garden centres, and consider planting them for a winter display.

Winter maintenance Check tree ties and stakes on established plants. Replace, tighten or slacken them where necessary.

Firm back newly planted trees and shrubs if they have been lifted by frost heave or strong winds.

Protect newly planted trees, hedges and shrubs from cold winds and frosts. Erect a temporary netting windbreak if there is no natural shelter. Thick dry mulches will protect the roots from cold, and branches can be covered with straw or bracken, and secured with fleece and ties, to protect them from frost damage. A wooden frame with clear polythene stretched over it does a similar job for evergreens without blocking the light, but don’t let the polythene touch the leaves, as condensation could freeze or cause rots.

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If there is snow in your area, then you may need to brush it off the branches of conifers, climbers and light-limbed shrubs and trees.

Heavy snowfall can splay branches, break limbs and spoil the shape of the tree.

Force chicory to produce plump leafy heads.

Remove weeds from around the bases of young trees.

If the weather is reliably dry and frosty, leave heavy soils exposed the frosts will kill pests and improve soil structure by the continual freezing and thawing of soil water.

Sowing and planting Fruit Plant bare-root trees and bushes, as long as the soil isn’t frozen.

Vegetables Sow broad beans in pots in mild areas, placing them in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse.

Sow seed indoors for early crops eg: lettuces, summer brassicas (e.g. cabbages and cauliflowers), spinach, salad onions and turnips.

Cultivate and prepare seed beds covering them with clear polythene, cloches or fleece to warm up the soil before sowing.

Improve drainage of heavy soils by working in lots of organic matter.

Grit will only be effective when used in conjunction with organic matter.

When gardening on wet soils work from a plank of wood, rather than treading on the bed, to avoid compacting the soil.

Save egg boxes as they will come in handy for potato chitting next month. Source your seed potatoes if you have not already done so.

Plan a rotation system for vegetable plots to ensure the same crops are not grown in the same beds year after year to help prevent disease build-up.

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

New Year’s Resolutions

First of all, let me wish you a very Happy New Year.

While we start the year with continued uncertainty - a new strain of Covid, a delayed return to the classroom for our children, immense pressure on the NHS - there’s hope on the horizon now the rollout of the vaccine has begun. With things changing daily though, what sort of resolutions will make sense this year? Yes, of course, losing weight and decluttering the house will be in there somewhere. You might be having a dry January or taking part in Vegan-uary, but I think it’s also really important to add something in there that will help our mental health. It’s been a tough year and we mustn’t beat ourselves up when we have a bad day. We need to be kind to each other but we also need to remember to be kind to ourselves. So, what will lift your mood and help you to de-stress?

Exercising is proven to improve mental health - it might just be going out for a walk every day or finding an online workout. It may be that setting aside 5, 10 or 15 minutes a day to meditate helps or perhaps listening to your favourite music while dancing around the kitchen. Or take a bit of time to read that book you haven’t got around to yet - or close your eyes and listen to it as an audio book. Remember, baby steps. Don’t set yourself up to fail. Pick one thing. Something just for you.

My new Kenwood

This was such a great Christmas present for me - a new mixer - or so I thought when I unwrapped it. But no, it wasn’t just a mixer, it was a ‘Kitchen Machine’. What’s that, I hear you ask? Well, basically it’s a posh way of saying it also has a food processor and a liquidiser - and, as you can imagine, I was very keen to try every attachment.

So, after mixing up a batch of chocolate chip cookies in the mixer and liquidising my leek and potato soup I decided to make coleslaw in the food processor. A cautionary note, though! Never having made it before, I looked up a recipe but didn’t notice the tiny writing that said the quantities in the ingredients would serve 8 people. Hence, I have a massive bowl of coleslaw in the fridge and am having a side of coleslaw at lunch and dinner every day to get through it!!

New puppy

We’ve only gone and got another puppy!

Another Springer spaniel who is already becoming fast friends with our almost 2-year-old. We have discovered a wonderful community of dog-loving people over the last couple of years - we might not know all their names but we know what their dogs are called!

Going out for our daily walks has kept us sane over the last year - and we can’t wait to introduce our new pup to everyone!

And finally, I wish you all good health and happiness for 2021. Remember, keep your distance, wear your mask and wash your hands. These basic steps remain our best defence.

Take care,.

Fiona x

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