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Hello Hull,

Welcome to the latest edition of HULLMAG. We have another feature packed magazine for you this month.

Well the weather is starting to change and it looks like the nights are drawing in too which all points to the start of Autumn and the slippery slope that leads to winter. Roll on next Summer!

This months edition covers a range of topics including: Weddings, In Safe Hands and a feature on the East Yorkshire Business Expo for all you business people out there. The Expo is well worth attending if you want to keep up with who’s who and what’s what in the business world.

The event is free to attend as are all the seminars and speed networking sessions.

It is a great place to go not only to forge new links with other companies and business people but also to seek advice and support and encouragement from other likeminded people. I shall be on the HullMag stand so do pop down and say hello.

Can I ask you all to mention to advertisers that you saw their adverts in the HullMag as they like to know their adverts are working for them.

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We have more motivational advice from Pam Featherstone in the magazine as well as a review of a new book from a local author, lots of local news including a new film festival that is coming up.

Hull City could be up for sale so if you’ve got the odd billion stashed away now would be a good time to get it out!!!

We have a pair of tickets for Disney on Ice at the Sheffield Arena up for grabs in our competition.

Enjoy the magazine, regards

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New criteria for parents to qualify for early education for two-year-olds From September, changes to national criteria means more parents/carers and guardians may be entitled to free early education for two-year-olds.

Hull City Council is urging parents/carers and guardians to apply and see if the changes will now mean they will qualify.

Councillor Rose Nicola, Portfolio Holder for Learning, Skills and Safeguarding Children, said: “This is great news. It’s well known that good quality early education provides children with the best start in life. “I am absolutely determined to ensure that we provide as many two-year-old children in Hull as possible with a nursery place starting this September. “Good quality early education is an invaluable springboard to a bright future. “Since we are offering so many Hull families a free place, this really is a no brainer: apply now!”

From September 1, parents/carers and guardians may be eligible for the two-year old early education entitlement if they are in receipt of any of the following: • Income Support • Income based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) • Income related Employment and Support

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Children are also eligible for a place if: They have a current Statement of Special Educational Need (SEN) or from September an Education, Health and Care Plan They get Disability Living Allowance They have been adopted from local authority care They have left care under a Special Guardianship Order, Child Arrangement or Residence Order

There are 84 providers across the city which parents/carers and guardians can access places and include day nurseries, childminders and four schools. Children accessing a two-year-old place prior to the new eligibility criteria will continue to be funded until transition to their three and four year old 15-hour entitlement.

Parents/carers/guardians or professionals working with them can: • call the Family Information Service for more

information & application forms on 01482 318 318 • email fis@hullcc.gov.uk • apply online www.hullcc.gov.uk/fis

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Buy-to-let mortgages might sound like a good way to make money, but they can be more expensive and risky than a standard house purchase - plus there are other expenses to bear in mind.

And even if you’ve already calculated you can afford the risk, there are some things you need to know.

New HSBC research shows rental properties in Southampton are yielding 8.73% gross which is the amount you receive a year in rent expressed as a percentage of the property’s value.

Manchester, Nottingham, Blackpool and here in Hull are the next best for returns. Meanwhile Brighton and Reading have the fastest growing returns as rental prices rise there.

They’re lower in London as house prices have risen faster than rents.

Is buy-to-let is right for you. It can be difficult to get one.

You’ll struggle to get a buy-to-let mortgage if you don’t already own your own home, whether outright or with an outstanding mortgage. And you are likely to find it hard to get a buy-to-let mortgage unless you earn at least £25,000 a year.

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You’ll also need good credit and be able to finish the mortgage by the time you are 70.

They’re not subject to the new mortgage rules.

Unlike buying a home to live in, the mortgage will be treated as a commercial loan, and as such it’s unregulated. That means you won’t necessarily go through the same affordability tests. Instead it will be based around your rental income although some lenders will look at what you can afford based on income to check you can still make the payments when the property is empty.

The rental income will need to be verified by a surveyor and it will typically need to be 25% higher than the mortgage payment. So if your monthly payment is £1000, the rent you charge needs to be at least £1,250.

Don’t forget the additional costs It’s not just a solicitor you need to account for. You may have fees for letting agents, maintenance costs, special landlord and rent insurances and even capital gains taxes when you sell. Plus the property could be empty between tenants.

There are also many other costs that come with any house purchase. Recent research revealed that 55% found the total bill for buying a home more than they expected.

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Withdrawal of Mobile Library Service Take part in Conversation Cafe Hull City Council’s Mobile Library service made its final stop on Saturday August 30.

The decision to decommission the mobile library service was agreed at Full Council in February and following a thorough consultation process earlier in the year.

Items that have been borrowed from the library can be returned to any library across the city.

Councillor Terry Geraghty, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure, Events and Public Well-being, said: “The Mobile library has provided a library service in Hull since 2006.

Due to reductions in Government funding we have had to make the difficult decision to stop this service.

“We are aware that some people may find it difficult to use other library services, so library managers are working with community venues to set up alternative collections in some areas.

As an alternative to the Mobile Library, Hull City Council’s libraries team are working with community venues across the city to establish a community collections service.

These will include a small collection of books that can be borrowed, with a valid library card. These are expected to be available in the coming months.

For some customers, the elderly or those with disabilities, who are unable to travel to a nearby library, the Housebound service, Library Link may be an alternative way of using the service. For more information on the Library Link service call 01482 331 254.

Hull City Council’s library team is piloting three Conversation Cafe events at Hull Central Library. People are invited to join in and take part in the fun and friendly environment. The sessions hope to improve their English language skills at a number of free, friendly and informal English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) sessions.

They will take place on Tuesday September 9, 16 and 23 between 5.30 and 6.30pm.

The informal sessions are available for anyone whose first language is not English and would like to improve their language skills to assist with living, working and studying in the UK. Places are limited and booking is essential. To book a place call 01482 210 000 or visit Central Library.

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One in 11 people, or 4.5 million British adults, have less than £10 a month left over once they have paid their essential bills, research from thinkmoney has found.

With many households struggling to make ends meet, the findings from budgeting account provider thinkmoney reveal the worryingly small amounts of disposable income people have left once they’ve met all their financial commitments.

Of the 2,149 people polled, one in four said they had less than £50 a month to spend after bills.

Across the UK, the average monthly disposable income was £224.50. However, there was a wide gender difference with men reporting having disposable incomes averaging £272.50, while women saying their income was £190.20.

Young people reported having the least disposable income, with 18-24 year-olds averaging £174.20 – some 22% below the overall UK average. Almost one in three people in this age group have less than £50 a month to spend after bills.

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By contrast, the wealthiest in terms of post-bills spending money are people over 65, with an average of £269.50 a month available to spend.

The amount of disposable income also varies depending on where people live. It is highest in London, at an average of £261, and the South East, at £244. People in the North East and Wales have the lowest disposable incomes, at £199 and £181 respectively.

Worryingly, one in six people questioned in Wales said they had less than £10 a month to spend after bills.

“It’s stressful not knowing if you will have enough money to pay the bills and afford added extras each month,” said Ian Williams, director of communications at thinkmoney.

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Making the Right Choices It’s a frightening time for anyone who finds they need the services of a homecare provider. Having to deal with all sorts of officials to find out what help is available and how you can access this help. Often times, when a need is identified from an official from Social Services will visit and rather than advise on what help you can get, you end up being told what you need and how you are going to cope in the circumstances!

CHOICE – is a word rarely used in these circumstances by anybody who needs the service of a homecare provider, however, with the governments initiative on Direct Payments you can CHOOSE who you wish to help with care for you or your loved one and not be forced to use a service that you have no control over, but still have to pay for!

Direct Carers are a local agency that care about people not profits and can offer a real alternative to anyone who is dissatisfied with their current service or who find they need help at home. As with all homecare providers we are CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered, which means our systems and procedures are regulated and inspected regularly to ensure security and safe care are maintained.

We operate 24-hours a day, 7-Days a week and 365 Days a year and you speak to the Consultants directly not an answer machine or worse a messaging service. In an emergency you will speak to people who understand and know exactly your circumstances and requirements.

In Safe Hands l Clients can be anyone over the age of 18 who lives within the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. l Clients could have a wide range of needs and include the elderly, young physically disabled, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health problems and people who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and who wish to remain at home. l Our respite service allows people who are the main carers for family members to have a short break and relax.

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Freedom Festival Fun A record crowd of over 115,000 attended this years Freedom Festival and enjoyed the wide range of attractions on offer once again at ‘the best free festival in the country’.

The attractions ranged from street art and poetry to the best up and coming musicians in the region, Roland Gift to dancers with shopping trolleys, the fire garden and light trails to performances in sheds plus the quality dance, Jazz and comedy stages.

There were so many things to do that you cannot physically see everything and yet some of the quirkiest things had the most impact such as the Oom-pah Band in a miniture campervan (below) or the old pianos scattered around the city centre. How many people had a play on the keyboards?

They were there more for our amusement rather than to discover unsigned talents.

Other highlights were ‘Spark!’ the illuminated drummers who paraded along the Long Walk to Freedom Trail on the Friday evening, the ‘Spellbound performance in Humber Quays on Saturday and the ‘World of Colour procession’ on Sunday afternoon. For many the highlights were the great bands on the Bridge stage such as Counting Coins, Mother, Bud Sugar, Ming City Rockers, Mighty and the Moon and The Hillbilly Troupe (below). Hopefully by 2017 City of Culture some of these may be signed acts and attracting big crowds all over the country as well.

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Weddings: How to cut the cost of getting married Don’t let your dream day drag you into debt. The average wedding costs around £18,000, but couples can still celebrate in style without breaking the bank.

Typically, the most expensive costs are the honeymoon, averaging £3,580 according to research from insurer Sheilas’ Wheels, followed by food and drink, typically costing £2,770 and the venue at around £2,160.

The expense of saying “I do” forces nearly one in five couples to borrow the money towards getting married, according to research by the Debt Advisory Centre.

Yet nearly half of those who borrowed to pay for their wedding regretted running up the debts.

Follow our top tips for a fairy tale wedding that doesn’t leave nightmare bills.

Work out what you can afford By saving up the money to cover your big day, you can avoid both interest costs from loans or credit cards, and arguments about money worries.

Balance your budget Wedding costs can easily spiral out of control, once you add clothes, rings, entertainment, photography, favours, invitations and flowers to the venue, food, drink and honeymoon.

Focus your budget on what is most important to you.

The most popular ways of cutting the cost of a wedding, according to research by HSBC, are cutting guest numbers (45%), choosing a cheaper reception venue (29%) and reducing the cost of the honeymoon (26%).

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Vet the venue Rather than heading for the nearest hotel, check out local church halls, sports clubs and village halls. Barbecues, buffets and hog roasts can all help cut the cost of catering for a crowd.

Alternatively, choose an unusual day. Venues are often cheaper if you are getting married on a Friday or Sunday, and cheaper still if you book midweek. Winter weddings tend to be less expensive than peak summer ones. You may also be able to negotiate discounts with photographers, florists, DJs and caterers, at less popular times of year.

Get hitched overseas Many couples opt to get married abroad, in search of sunshine and a cheaper ceremony. The drawback is that attending the wedding will be more expensive for your guests, so some of your nearest and dearest may not be able to join you.

The average cost of attending a wedding abroad is £564 compared to £247 for being a guest at a wedding in the UK, according to calculations by price comparison site Confused.com.

Ask your family and friends to help See if talented family and friends can help out, potentially as an alternative to a wedding present. Could they make the wedding cake, or ice a supermarket version? Is anyone willing to make dresses for the bridesmaids? Do you have friends who could wield a video camera, help decorate the reception room, make favours or put together a playlist?

Look a million dollars for far less You do not have to spend a fortune if you search for a wedding dress in sample sales, vintage shops or high street stores such as Monsoon, Coast, Debenhams or BHS. Oxfam has 11 specialist bridal departments selling excatwalk and pre-owned wedding dresses. You also can find second-hand and never worn dresses from websites like eBay, Gumtree and specialist wedding dress websites.

Help with the honeymoon If you already have plenty of toasters and towels, you might consider asking guests for contributions towards your honeymoon rather than traditional wedding presents.

Protect against the unexpected The best-laid plans can go wrong if, for example, the rings are lost, or the reception venue goes bust. Paying for wedding insurance can stop your dream day turning into a financial disaster, with policies from less than £50.

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Famous Wedding One-liners The best way to get most husbands to do something is to suggest that perhaps they’re too old to do it.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewellery.

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•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A husband is like a fire, he goes out when unattended.

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•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.

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Weddings – The Cost At a time in life when many young couples are still trying to repay university debt, find a deposit for a home and maybe think about starting a family, it’s customary to spend thousands and thousands of pounds on a really big party and buy dinner for almost everyone they know. Or in other words – have a wedding.

With the average do coming in at £24,716, according to Brides magazine, most couples no longer expect the bride’s parents to pay for the whole thing. It’s increasingly common to see invitations from the bride and groom ‘together with our families’ so clearly many people are sharing the cost. But who pays what, and how does anyone afford a wedding?

was £17,200 from them, which was the majority of the costs.” But her whole family got behind the event, with her grandmother paying £250 for the church, her brother stumping up £150 for the DJ, and her aunt and uncle finding £500 for a string quartet. A friend paid the £50 hairdresser fee but that left £6,415 for the young couple to find. They paid for the registrar, invitations, suits and other costs out of their savings; swallowing up £3,745. But that didn’t leave enough for their flights home (they lived abroad), a £1,200 photographer, a wedding car and a range of other small costs, so they hit their credit card for an additional £2,670.

Claire and Kevin’s wedding When Claire and Kevin tied the knot, they were lucky enough to have parents ready to help with the majority of the cost. But with the cost of their wedding reaching more than £24,500, they still had to rely on savings, credit and even friends to pay for their big day.

Claire explains: “My mum and dad were amazing; they paid the £16,000 bill for the wedding package at the hotel, £800 for my dress and £400 for the bridesmaids. So that

Was it worth it? “It was an amazing day,” says Claire. “Really a dream wedding, I loved every minute. But looking back it does seem a bit of a waste to blow that much money on one day. My sister got married in Thailand for about £4,000 and that was amazing.”

How do most people pay for their wedding? The website www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk surveyed more than 1,750 people who’d been married in the last six months to find out how they paid for the big day. The majority of couples paid for it entirely by themselves or split the costs with their parents, and just a very small number enjoyed a wedding entirely paid for by their in-laws.

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How do you save enough?

So 82% of couples expect to pay for at least part of their wedding themselves, but how are they paying for it?

Nearly a fifth are using loans or credit cards, but many people meet the cost out of their salaries and savings.

Michelle Kelly, a creative designer at wedding planning firm Pocketful of Dreams, offeres the following tips on saving up for the big day.

Her big tip is to set a budget before you do anything else: “Work out what you want to spend to give you a target budget and then start shopping around to get an idea of what things actually cost. “Making a list of everything that you need to cover will give you a realistic budget to start with, but do then add 10% for contingency. Trust me you’ll be glad you did and at the end if you don’t go over budget you have a nice little savings pot for things like your honeymoon.”

Interestingly, research from MyVoucherCodes.co.uk found that 30% of married couples-to-be said they expected their friends and other wedding guests to gift them with cash, suggesting savvy brides and grooms are avoiding wedding debt with a little help from their friends.

That’s not necessarily a bad idea when you learn that nearly half of all couples who get into debt to pay for their wedding later regret it, according to research carried out by the Debt Advisory Centre.

It found that 18.9% of newly-weds borrowed money to pay for part or all of their special day. While 53% of those who used credit said it was worth every penny, a third wished they had borrowed less and 14% said they wished they hadn’t borrowed any money at all.

She also suggests opening a savings account just for your wedding and asking family to donate to that rather than buying Christmas or birthday presents, adding: “Don’t even think about holidays until you’ve reached your target.”

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The October Garden

Gardening

Trees, shrubs and climbers Plant Trees (including fruit trees), hedges, shrubs and climbers, ensure they are well watered and check regularly to see they do not become loose. Firm in well, but beware over firming as this will drive out air from the soil and can be even more damaging than loose planting. Stake new plants if necessary to hold them firm against autumn winds.

Move conifers, evergreens and deciduous hedges Move conifers, evergreens and hedges, digging in lots of organic matter around them. Water regularly, feed them in springtime with an organic fertiliser and if you live in an exposed or windy spot, stake them and protect with a windbreak of plastic mesh or something similar for the first year. Planting and moving any plant is far less traumatic for it whilst the soil is still warm. Dig as large a root ball as you can and wrap in hessian to move it with minimum disturbance.

Ensure the new hole is large enough for the roots not to be squashed and the same depth as before. Remove the hessian gently, firm in the soil well with your feet as you fill the hole and water generously.

Prune tall shrubs Prune tall shrubs such as lavatera and buddleja by about half to protect them against wind rock. Trim conifers again if necessary, making sure you do not cut into the old wood.

Roses Remove any diseased, spindly, old and unproductive stems and remember to burn any diseased material. Tie new shoots onto some form of support to prevent their thrashing about in autumn winds.

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Lavender Trim back lavender bushes if you haven’t already done so.

Lawns Rule one - keep off when sodden!

Established lawns - whilst the grass is still growing keep mowing once a fortnight with the blades on high for the final few cuts. If you haven’t had time, carry out your autumn lawn care programme - scarify (rake out the old dead grass and moss) by hand (hard work!) or with a machine, spike to improve drainage again either by hand with a garden fork or with a machine, add a top dressing of soil/sand/compost mixed according to your soil type (ask for advice at your garden centre) and feed with autumn weed and moss killer. This lownitrogen preparation strengthens grass for winter; do not use spring lawn feed as this encourages grass to grow and it may not survive the cold. After all this your lawn will look dreadful, but fear not, it will benefit enormously from the regime. Repair bumps, hollows, bald patches and broken edges too.

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Gardening New lawns October is the last chance for sowing grass seed and just about the best time for laying turf. Good preparation is vital for either: remove weeds and stones, dig over thoroughly, adding organic matter and fertiliser, rake smooth, firm by walking up and down and rake again at right angles, repeating the raking and firming process until the area is flat and the surface is a fine crumb texture. Sow seed according to the packet instructions and lay turf in a brick pattern so no joints are in line. Butt the turves together as tightly as you can and fill any gaps with sieved soil. Water well and keep off for 4 to 5 weeks.

Perennials Plant new ones - while the soil is still relatively moist and warm, plant hardy perennials so their roots have a chance to become established before winter and do ensure you choose plants that are appropriate for your soil type!

Divide large ones such as daylilies and peonies once they have finished flowering. Cut them back and divide large clumps by lifting carefully and separating down the centre with 2 forks back to back. Replant with plenty of organic matter and water generously. Remember some perennials, such as peonies, do not take kindly to being disturbed so tread carefully! Late flowering perennials such as asters are best left until spring for dividing.

Cut back those that have died down - do not cut back the less hardy perennials such as penstemoms and hardy fuchsias - leave until they begin to shoot from the base in spring.

Lift and bring tender perennials inside before frosts cause any damage.

Support tall flowers - autumn can be windy so make sure any tall flowers are supported.

Collect seed heads - collect seed heads from perennials, alpines, trees and shrubs. Growing plants from seeds you have collected is fantastically rewarding,

but be vigilant; seed heads have a nasty habit of ripening and popping whilst your back is turned. Collect when nearly ripe - just as they are turning brown.

Snip them off, put them in a paper bag, label and hang somewhere cool, dark and dry.

Protect alpines from the wet and clear leaves from around them - leaves left around alpines will encourage disease, so clear dead leaves regularly. Whilst alpines, not surprisingly, don’t mind the cold, they do object to excessive wetness, so you may need to put an open ended cloche or something similar over your plants if you have a particularly wet spell of weather.

Pots, containers and hanging baskets Be ruthless and turf out summer bedding even if it is still looking good - this will give winter and spring bedding a chance to get roots well down whilst there is still some warmth in the soil. Pansies are more likely to flower through the winter if they are well established before winter temperatures slow them down.

Plant winter bedding and spring bulbs in your pots, containers and hanging baskets now. Winter colour comes in all shapes and sizes; hardy cyclamen and heathers, dwarf conifers, variegated box, winter pansies, violas and trailing ivies all make wonderful displays. Our favourite combinations include dwarf conifers, bedding, evergreens and winter flowering heathers, with ivies to trail over the edge and a few clusters of bulbs for extra colour in the spring. Try heather, cyclamen and variegated ivy for a stunning look!

Stop feeding permanent plants and move any tender plants under cover before the cold sets in (if possible allow them to dry out partially before lifting them).

It’s important to lift containers that will be left outside over the winter onto pot feet - both for good drainage and to protect against frost damage.

Winter and spring flowering bedding Replace summer bedding with winter and spring bedding. Plant out violas, wallflowers and primulas now for cheery colour in the coming months (‘minicyclamen’ too if you are somewhere relatively mild - bear in mind that unlike hardy cyclamen, which are different people altogether, they do not like heavy frost). Clear old summer bedding, incorporate some organic matter into the soil and plant the newcomers in drifts for stunning effect. Remember not to grow wallflowers and ornamental cabbages in the same spot two year running; they are brassicas and need rotation to avoid the root disease ‘clubfoot’, which is not only infectious, but persists in the soil.

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The shop for all seasons

A local success with quality goods in the clearance furniture market

The Clearance Zone is a hugely popular and growing provider of quality home furniture and furnishings based from New Cleveland Street in Hull. Using its network of importers and traders from around the world, they tap into a unique market that bridges the gap between graded and quality furniture yet at significantly reduced prices.

New Cleveland Street, Hull.

popular provider of furniture, white goods and household furnishings.

An important part of their supply model is sourcing ‘graded’ furniture. Busting the myth on this area, Daniel McIntyre, Head of Sales and Marketing added; “Graded furniture typically consists of items that have been ordered and then returned to the retailer by the customer.

So popular is their model, they have opened their first Some items may have the slightest blemish that is unnoshop on New Cleveland Street, Hull. Trading for just 9 months they are fast becoming one of Hull’s busiest home ticeable to the naked eye. In some occasions the packagfurniture and furnishings provider both in store and soon ing isn’t in its original condition but the item remains as new. It’s a great way for people to get some serious via their easy to use online shop. bargains and a way of shopping that many customers are The Clearance Zone are part of the 4 Square Group, a Hull happy with”. based company, who deliver furniture anywhere in the Considering areas of growth, he continued “We believe UK, they source anything from dining tables, to sofas, that if it can work so well in this city, we can replicate it in mirrors, household appliances and wardrobes. One of others”. their most successful product lines throughout summer A strong area of trade for The Clearance Zone is the 2014 has been their high-end garden furniture and rattan quality of the furniture they provide that is significantly ranges that they supply at a fraction of the cost of typical reduced in price due to their ability to tap into high high street providers. quality provider networks around the world from countries including China and India, and those discounts are The Clearance Zone isn’t just about the most popular then passed onto their customers. rattan furniture in the region; they are an increasingly

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Supporting The Local Economy The Clearance Zone supply chain consists of global providers and store retailers, many who offer popular household names. On the White Goods side of the business, they supply well known high street brands. In many cases, these brand new goods can be sourced for half their retail price for a simple scratch or incomplete packaging and all with a full 6 months warranty to ensure the customers peace of mind, something they believe is hugely important in this industry.

Designer beds and dining furniture also compliment their offering as well as hardwood furniture in a range of shades and styles.

Many of their furniture lines are modern and contemporary, and so increasingly popular with new full-house furnishings by landlords or property management companies. The team at The Clearance Zone offer a unique management service which involves the supply, installation or fitting of furniture and white goods for single or multiple properties. A complete house for 5 tenants can be furnished for less that £2,500 with the full reassurance of quality goods and an excellent project management service.

The Peach has been hugely popular with Clearance Zone customers and the luxurious garden feature has been synonymous with their branding and marketing throughout 2014.

A small transit mark means this new large LG American Fridge Freezer has a huge £696 saving and is now just £999 instead of £1695.

As well as a strong and impressive supply chain, the Clearance Zone prides itself on excellent customer service and a friendly and accommodating team who always go the extra mile to understand their customers’ requirements and budget both on and offline.

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Many items are promoted via their popular Facebook page, boasting over 12,000 fans in just 6 months, with many leaving positive reviews, it is testament to how good their customer service really is. Their online team also responds to emails and assists customers with suitable delivery dates and logistics.

The one stop shop provides a range of goods with great value that has attracted institutional buyers that has in-turn benefitted the various relocation programmes the region caters for.

They really do have something for everyone, so if you’re a bargain lover, a landlord, part of the local authorities, then go and see them, you won’t be disappointed.

You’ll find their shop on New Cleveland Street in Hull and very shortly you’ll be able to shop online at www.theclearancezone.co.uk.

A small mark in the leather on the back of this sofa means you can get it for £285 instead of £650... that’s less then half price!

The seasonal showroom has been changed from Garden Furniture to 100’s of sofas at unbelievable prices.

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Lisa’s True Colours Come Shining Through True Colours Synopsis

L. S. Kingsley is a debut novelist living in Hull. Currently working in the Fine Confectionery field, liaising and coordinating International and UK based suppliers.

She can be found currently editing and coordinating their extensive catalogue of luxury products but still finding the time to juggle working life, a young family and writing the sequel to her debut novel.

L. S. Kingsley found her way to East Yorkshire 14 years ago, relocating from her home town, recently voted the second most desirable place in Wales to live – Llantwit Major.

Choosing love over family, she moved to the North East of England to be closer to her husband. A new start, a new life, full of possibilities.

Working in Hotels, Restaurants, Finance and now International Import, Lisa has struggled to find her place in the world, until now.

Writing to fill the space in her heart, leaving two most beloved sister’s behind in Wales and to hopefully secure a better way of life for her family, two daughter’s and her son who is Autistic, that inspires her every day to keep pushing, keep trying and to never give up.

Opting to write under the pseudonym of L. S. Kingsley, Lisa believes anything is possible and holds on to the belief that all good things come to those who wait.

Relying on her enthusiasm and drive that has willed her through life to live out her dream and become a successful author, and personally becoming a part of the City of Culture that she now calls home.

Nothing has ever been simple for Evelyn, thanks to her psychotic mother and tormented father, but an escape to the exclusive Kenton University could be her chance to live the normal life she has always craved.

Elegant soirees and High Society turn to attempted rape, murder, sex and drugs making for a dramatic start to a new life, but that’s just the beginning thanks to the enigmatic Dr Nathaniel Jacobson.

Their whirlwind romance is sabotaged by secrets and lies – neither of them willing to reveal the truth about their past.

Can Evelyn live with what really happened that fateful night?

Will she ever discover the truth about her past? She’s plagued by questions, nowhere to run and no one to trust, but to survive she must have faith, faith in the good and faith in forgiveness. But in the end there is only one question that truly matters; will Heaven or Hell win the War - the War of Love.

The Verdict: A great first book with believable and well developed characters and storyline that more than keeps your interest throughout. As this book concludes you are left both speculating and anticipating what the future holds for Evelyn in the sequel.

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Quality is Paramount The 5th December 2013 saw numerous homes and businesses affected by the tidal surge that swept across the city.

to deliver a unique product of the highest quality. With over 25 years experience I feel that we lead the way with innovative designs and first class customer care”.

Unfortunately for Paramount Marble the floods destroyed their retail showroom which made it difficult for them to deal with the public. However on Saturday 16th August the doors finally opened to their new bespoke showroom.

“we can bring your ideas to life”

Established in 1997, Paramount Marble is a family run business that specialises in the fabrication of high end marble and granite home furnishings.

The foundation of the business was built upon the production of the highest quality fireplaces made from marble, limestone, granite and slate however over recent years Paramount Marble has built a reputation for supplying granite and quartz kitchen worktops to homes and businesses across the area.

After conquering the living room and kitchen, they are now branching out to other areas of the home such as bathrooms, dining rooms and even gardens.

With a relaxed welcoming atmosphere the showroom features displays from distinguished brands such as Silestone, Franke, Blanco, Faber, Bell fires and Victoria and Albert. Customers can take their time to browse the displays and samples with a coffee and take everything in.

“Many bespoke pieces can be sold as seen” Says Andrew, “However if you have a specific design in mind you can work alongside the Paramount team and we can bring your ideas to life”.

The new showroom boasts design ideas such as state of the art bathrooms, statement garden furniture, dining and coffee tables, traditional and modern kitchen worktops.

From furniture to worktops, flooring and tiles every aspect of your home is covered.

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Whatever the budget Paramount Marble can help you put a unique stamp on your home.

They offer a superior product at a competitive price whilst ensuring customer care and satisfaction. Their motto is simple……

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Travel

All inclusive ...

What is an all inclusive holiday? It can be a hot potato as it varies, hence this month I will pick out a few examples to help you get the jist of things!

I have chosen to concentrate on suitable getaways mainly for grown ups!

Hotels can vary tremendously, you may have to pay for upgrades to a special restaurant, only have local branded drinks which mean the extras can still add up. Sandals offer fabulous locations in the Caribbean and all the drinks are premium brands and available 24/7, accommodation is luxurious, unlimited land & watersports include complimentary instruction.

Where your chosen hotel has a golf course, green fees are free too. You will not be stuck for dining options too with up to 11 restaurant choices all included in your price ~ giving you excellent value for your money.

What about an experience closer to home? You perhaps don’t like to fly.

Fred Olsen are not as inclusive as above but do offer a drinks package on their cruises from just £10 per person per day, a G&T before dinner plus a couple of glasses of wine and your quid’s in! With no bar bill at the end of the cruise this feels good. All food on board is included as is room service. Excursions & tips are extra. I have popped an example adjacent.

The ultimate cruising experience “Regent” are top of the bill. You want for nothing in fact you can leave your purse at home. All premium drinks, speciality dining, tips and excursions are included. So when you are not drinking Champagne you could be swimming with dolphins, driving a Segway to a secluded beach, viewing Mayan Ruins, taking a speed boat and snorkelling on reefs & it is all included ~ WOW! Superb value this is my very favourite cruise line I cannot pick fault, it is worth every penny.

River cruising, can be confusing as to what is offered for the ultimate experience APT offer a superb experience, drinks, gratuities, excursions along with superb food and at least one evening of your chef preparing a meal before your very eyes. For non flyers take a look at our Tulips cruise or flights are always available from Humberside.

Warner’s leisure hotels, back on dry land they offer a selection of quality hotels most in stunning locations in historic houses. There is a full daily programme of activities should you wish to join in. Take a dip in the pool, try your hand at rifle shooting or archery, it is all included. This offers a great break for couples and singles of all generations. Single rooms are regularly available without a supplement too and if you do not wish to travel by car we offer breaks with travel from East Yorkshire. A selection of drinks are inclusive on certain dates from 6pm to midnight.

Booking with an agent does not cost you any more. Why spend your precious time trolling the internet when we have the answers at our finger tips. We can book all your travel arrangements plus we can come up with unique ideas you would not dream of. Give my team a call. We are experienced in all corners of the world plus our enjoyment is fulfilling your travelling desires & aspirations. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Nadine Mabbett of Brough.

Nadine, pictured with Matt Eddy, Manager of Hedon Insurance’s Brough Office, is the winner of the Apple iPad Air. This was the first prize in Hedon Insurance’s ‘Guess the Logo’ competition at the recent East Yorkshire Show & Family Fun Day organised

by Dalton Spire (publishers of HullMag) at Brantingham Park. Congratulations to Nadine.

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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE DISNEY ON ICE DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC In a One-of-a-Kind Skating Spectacular

Featuring More Than 60 Disney Characters Including the Stars of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s Mulan, The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story, take to the ice for a grand celebration in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.

The show comes to Sheffield for eleven performances from Wed 5th – Sun9th November and tickets are on general sale.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, this fanfare production features more than 60 unforgettable Disney stars that span the decades, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes.

Scenic Designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice. Skaters weave around and enliven the “It’s a Small World” sequence amidst sparkling floats that turn into a radiant light parade; a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns; and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear as he’s first introduced to that favorite toy cowboy, Woody and his pal Jessie.

Mickey Mouse and all his pals at Disney On Ice have the most performances and customers of any touring show at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield bringing shows every year since the building opened - that’s over 270 performances seen by over 1.3 million customers.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Magic at the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield are on general sale now, available in person at the Arena Box Office, or by telephone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk.

With Mickey and Minnie leading the fun, audiences enjoy breathtaking production numbers choreographed by Emmy Award®-winner Sarah Kawahara. Kawahara previously worked with Michelle Kwan and choreographed the skating segment for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

To enter the draw for a family ticket Send your Name, Address and Telephone Number on a postcard (before 28th September) to: Disney 100 Competition, 31 Elm Drive, Cherry Burton, Beverley HU17 7RJ

Complementing Kawahara’s fabulous skate sequences are the memorable tunes compiled by music directors Art Kempel and Stan Beard that bring the wonderful memories of Disney to life on ice. Scenic Designer David Potts and Lighting Designer LeRoy Bennett create the mood and settings that showcase extraordinary Disney moments.

Outfitting this cast of more than 60 characters was the challenge facing Costume Designer Scott Lane. His dazzling designs range from Mickey’s Marching Band, to the “It’s a Small World” dolls, to the stars of Mulan and Finding Nemo. The bright colors and minimal structure in the Nemo costumes allow the characters to move freely in order to mimic the natural movement in water. Renowned designer Bob Mackie also lends his talents to a red sequined evening gown worn by Minnie.

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Residents could save money with Energy Switch

Due to the success of previous rounds of the collective Energy Switch scheme, Hull City Council is again encouraging residents to sign up to the latest round. By joining the fourth round of the UK’s largest collective energy switching scheme residents in Hull could save an average £144 a year on their fuel bills, particularly if residents have not switched recently. Over 84 per cent of the 5,000 residents who participated in the previous rounds received cheaper energy offers.

Residents can now sign up to the collective switching scheme for gas and electricity up to and including Monday 13 October 2014. An auction will then take place with energy providers on Tuesday 14 October 2014.

Around Friday 24 October, residents will receive an offer by email if they registered online and via post if they registered offline. The offer is calculated based on energy usage; only then do residents need to decide whether they wish to accept the winning energy supplier’s offer.

Residents will have until Monday 24 November to accept the offer.

The scheme will enable every household in Hull, and from other communities in the UK, to join together and buy their energy together, at a cheaper rate.

The national average savings for residents is £177 a year.

Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “This is the next round of the scheme and we would encourage people to sign-up and see how much they can save.” “If we purchase energy collectively, residents may get an event better deal than reviewing suppliers individually and that is why we are taking part in the latest collective energy switching scheme.” “We have seen over 5,000 people take advantage of this popular scheme so far; seeing real benefits and helping residents make their money go further reducing fuel poverty which is part of Hull’s overall City Plan ambitions.”

People who successfully switched and saved previously via the scheme are now finding their contracts coming to an end with their existing supplier. They can now re-register onto the scheme as, if they don’t switch, they risk missing a possibly cheaper deal.

Residents on dual fuel, pre-paid metres and single fuel are eligible to register their details.

People interested in finding out more information can register: • Online at www.hullcc.gov.uk/energyswitch • Calling 01482 300 300 • Or visiting a Customer Service Centre There is no obligation to switch supplier when registering so residents do not commit themselves when registering.

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The 7th East Yorkshire Business Expo is the place to gain new business and network!

Despite the legacy of the recession and the fragile state of the economy, businesses in and around East Yorkshire, Hull, Beverley & Goole are showing that there is still plenty of business to be done, by showcasing their products and services at this years’ Expo.

The Expo, now in its 7th year, will take place on Wednesday 1st October at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby, HU10 6EA. Exhibitors representing a wide variety of commerce and industry sectors have already booked their stands and it is anticipated that over 100 regional companies will be present.

The Expo is open from 10am to 4pm and is free to attend. This years’ keynote speech will be jointly delivered by John Olivant & Steve Bentley. Other business seminars will be presented by Pam Featherstone of Action Coach and Bob Spence of The Federation of Small Businesses. “We also have free Speed Networking Sessions on the day, so please bring plenty of business cards along” says 2014 Expo organiser Jane Gough (right).

Jane goes on to say: “We have some fantastic local companies attending again this year who are all eager to strike up new business relationships and keep the local economy bouyant. We tend to get a lot of feedback from the companies that exhibit; and the ones that attend on the day, and I must say that last year must have been a bumper year for those involved as the positive responses were first class. I can say from my own experience too that we picked up two large contracts from the Expo which is a bonus for us as event organisers.”

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We both have a wealth of experience of helping businesses of all sizes achieve their goals, gained over many years, including holding senior roles in a variety of large organisations at home and abroad.

As well as being a “knowing your numbers” expert Steve is renowned for “cutting through the crap” and getting to the crux of an issue, contributing creative ideas and delivering straightforward advice. As Nigel Botterill, one of the UK’s top entrepreneurs, says...” Steve really knows his stuff...he has great substance and his thinking is very progressive.” Steve is the logical, analytical thinker on our team who’ll keep us on track and spot those little details that it’s easy for others to miss.

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John has the ability to instantly engage with people at a profound level of trust and understanding which allows him to quickly get to the crux of any situation and help them implement things accordingly. Famous for his encyclopaedic knowledge and the ability to apply it, John will ask those killer questions to ensure real quality of thinking.

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MOTIVATIONAL ADVICE FROM AWARD-WINNING BUSINESS COACH PAM FEATHERSTONE

THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING In my previous two columns we’ve talked about how to get motivated and how to stay motivated! Now is the time to start planning!

I can’t stress this enough. I know I’ve said it before - but I’ll say it again! Planning is the key!

People spend more time planning their annual two week holiday than planning what to do with the rest of their lives.

Where’s the sense in that?

Just take a moment to think about it.

Christmas will be here soon and no matter how much we may enjoy it, all the preparations can be stressful. However, if you start planning now, you’ll wonder why you’ve never done it before.

What do you want to achieve before December 25th? Break everything down into bite size pieces and write a list. There are Christmas presents to buy for the children, extended family and friends. You might decide you want to lose half a stone to make sure you fit into your party outfit for the festive season. Are you going anywhere? Do you need to sort out travel arrangements?

If you start your healthy eating and fitness campaign now, you will easily achieve your goal over the next few months.

If you start buying presents now, instead of waiting until two

days before Christmas to start your Christmas shopping, just think how much more you will enjoy the run up to Christmas Day. You will also be able to spread the cost over a number of months rather than running up a huge credit card bill which you’ll still be paying off next year – plus interest!

And if there’s something about Christmas you dread, like a visit to your Auntie Mabel who always criticises everything you do, start planning how to deal with it. You don’t have to be cruel, just take control and be firm.

Many of us have hectic lives and the only way to enjoy yourself and make sure you achieve what you set out to do is by planning. Remember – small steps make huge differences which can last a lifetime.

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New Hull Film Festival arrives in October

Hull Independent Cinema Project programmes long weekend of film fun

Hull Film Festival Pass giving access to seven events can be purchased for £20. The only event not included in the Pass is a special edition of the Fudge Film Club.

Hull Independent Cinema Project (HICP) is delighted to announce that the inaugural Hull Film Festival will take place from Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October 2014 in a number of venues across the city. The Festival is the next stage in HICP’s work developing new audiences for film to support its long-term goal of opening a new independent cinema in the city.

A summary of the programme is below:

This year’s Hull Film Festival is intended as a taster for a much larger event to be held in May 2015 and annually from then. The Festival is book-ended by HICP events that were already planned - a screening of Irish comedy Frank at Artlink on Thursday evening and an edition of the successful Cult Cinema Sunday film night at Fruit on Sunday - and adds new events on the Friday and Saturday to create what the organisation describes as “a long weekend of film fun”.

Thursday 2 October 7pm: Frank (15, 2014). Irish comedy loosely based on the 1980s music / art character Frank Sidebottom. Artlink, Princes Avenue. Tickets £4.

Friday 3 October 6pm: Before the Winter Chill (15, 2013). Thoughtprovoking French drama starring Kristin Scott Thomas.

Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street. Tickets £5.

8.15pm: Starry Eyes (18, 2014). A Hull Film Festival exclusive, this dark US drama has yet to receive its UK cinema release and premiered at last month’s Fright Fest in London. Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street. Tickets £5.

A double-bill ticket for both Friday films costs just £8.

Saturday 4 October 2pm: Ponyo (U, 2008). A magical piece of animation wizardry from the excellent Japanese Studio Ghibli, delightful for young and old alike. Union Mash-Up, Princes Avenue. Tickets £4 (£3 children).

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7pm: Chef (15, 2014). Jon Favreau’s foodie comedy hit, accompanied by a specially selected cocktail and gourmet buffet menu. Fudge, Princes Avenue. Tickets £20.

HICP have been putting on monthly film screenings at each of two venues - Artlink on Princes Avenue and Kardomah94 on Alfred Gelder Street - since July, most of which have been sold out. HICP’s Film Festival Lead, Damien Greco, said, “putting on a film festival is the obvious next step since establishing our regular screening programme, and it’s something we’ve been planning from the start.

“The programme covers a little bit of everything from foreign-language drama, Japanese animation, cult action, award-winning shorts and a couple of UK Festival exclusives.

There will also be an art exhibition and a tasty foodie film screening!

“This year is really just a mini-festival; next year will be bigger and better and we’re already talking to possible venues to host it. Audience feedback from this year’s event will be vital in helping us decide where to go with the Festival next year.”

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8pm: Bafta Shorts 2014 (15, 2014) and art exhibition.

A feature-length selection of the very best of British short film making. Plus an exhibition of movie posters from Cult Cinema Sunday and film-inspired work from local artist Anna Bean. Limited edition prints will be on sale. Union Mash-Up, Princes Avenue. Free entry.

Sunday 5 October 6pm: Samurai Cop (18, 1991). A Cult Cinema Sunday special featuring an undiscovered so-bad-it’s-good action classic! Fruit, Humber Street. Tickets £4.

8.15pm: WolfCop (15, 2014). Another exclusive for Hull Film Festival, this Canadian schlock-horror also premiered at last month’s Fright Fest. Fruit, Humber Street. Tickets £4.

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We were expecting a peaceful trip to a small town in Belgium, passage through to the group stages of the Europa league and maybe just another reserve forward to boost the squad by the transfer window rather than six new players since we sold a player

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for £12.5 million! As if this wasn’t enough we had the Allam press conference on Thursday though to be honest he didn’t announce anything we had not suspected since April and it included criticisms of the usual range of suspects. The only real problem is finding someone with £100 million to buy a club with no real assets besides the manager, talented squad, Premier League status and ironically the name.

This has been the inevitable outcome since the name issue first came up. The stadium will now become crucial too as few if any people will spend this money without the ground as part of the package so the council need to review this issue immediately!

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The trip to Lokeren would be hard but potentially we should have had enough players to get through the two legs and reach the Europa League and matches against a potential big name from European football. I personally would have selected the strongest possible team to ensure success but Steve Bruce selected players from the wider squad and played Chester in midfield. That said we were rather comfortable and but for Alan McGregor’s rush of blood (or cock-up!) we could have gained at least a 0-0 and seen them off at home.

1-0 down we needed at two goal margin to get through and hope that Lokeren wouldn’t gain an away goal.

It wasn’t to be however. Lokeren’s equaliser just after half time meant we needed a 3-1 victory and in a team again consisting of the reserve forward line that really didn’t look like happening. Frustration is the word.

We didn’t play particularly well and after 110 years waiting for European competition our campaign ended with a whimper. Did Steve Bruce really want the competition or did we under estimate the Belgiums? It’s too late now. We will have to find another way into European competition.

Maybe our second priority should now be the League Cup? The big teams are not interested and if the likes of Swansea and Birmingham can win this competition and Bradford can reach the final then we should really go for it. We have built a squad for European fixtures so we have the resources for cup runs and all-important league fixtures.

for Jordan Rhodes and then announce a £10million bid for a Uraguay International. Nothing however prepared us for the final day of the transfer window.

Hull City shocked everyone with the signing of four internationals, were toasted as the side with the best transfer window, newspapers claimed we had become a ‘glamorous’ football team and a Newcastle reporter even compared our on-going rise to that of the Kevin Keegan era at Newcastle.

We have signed Abel Hernandez (left) an unproven forward for £10 million from Palermo, Senegal and West Ham ball-winner Mohamed Diame for £3.5 million and signed two creative midfielders on loan in the shape of Gaston Ramirez from Southampton and Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle.

Ben Arfa (above) is the big story. He has been the Geordies idol for several years and a man of immense ability.

He is world class in some matches and yet anonymous in others. A man who doesn’t know the words defend or tackle yet can win matches on his own through long range shots or through his dribbling ability. Steve Bruce will now need to continue his outstanding man – management skills to bring Hull City had a fruitful recruitment him into a close-knit team and keep campaign during the summer and him happy. Ben Arfa has all the ability it appeared that we just required an to help us secure a top-ten position experienced central defender and and reach Wembley. Will he still be maybe reserve forward. All this a happy bunny by Christmas, That’s changed by the end of the first match. the question. Hull City’s success over We received the staggering fee of the past two season’s has come from £12.5 million for Shane Long prior a close-knit team, commitment and to the fixture and Robert Snodgrass hard work we will have to see if these gained a season ending injury within four new players can be integrated into the first half-hour of his season. Our the Hull City way. If they succeed in main playmaker and goalscorer had bringing their attacking qualities to now been lost and we needed further what we already have then there could strengthening. Once upon a time we be some exciting and entertaining days may have struggled on as best we could coming our way. One way or another but Hull City 2014 do things a bit we must retain the Premier league differently. We bid up to £12 million status to find a buyer however.

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

BACK TO SCHOOL!

What already?!! Where did the 6 weeks go? They always loom up in front of us, endlessly stretching before us as we wonder how we’re going to manage the holidays - and then, before we know it, we’re looking over our shoulders wondering where the summer went. Now, we can just go back to juggling work, home and after-school activities instead of feeling guilty about enrolling the children in summer activities! But while parenting may feel like we’ve got too many balls in the air all at once, I don’t think there’s a single one of us who doesn’t love it. There’s just something wonderful about having children, the things they do that make you laugh and the things they say that are often so profound! And we have to remember all of those when they drive us insane!

LOOM CRAZY!

Talking of being crazy, it seems to me that loom bands came out of nowhere and I can’t see the craze dying out anytime soon. I had never heard of them and then, just a month or so before the summer holidays, everyone suddenly became obsessed by them. Even the Royals and other celebrities are getting in on the act. Prince William and Kate have been spotted wearing them, as have the likes of David Beckham and the One Direction lads. I, of course, have my own collection courtesy of my children – in a variety of colours to match whatever I happen to be wearing! I think they’re pretty great, don’t you? They’re so creative and it’s a complete distraction from “screen” time, except, of course, when they watch youtube videos to find out how to perfect new designs! Well, we can’t do without technology entirely, can we?!!

FED UP WITH COLD CALL MARKETING?

I don’t know about you but I get really tired of people ringing me up and texting me telling me I may be due some compensation for an accident I’ve had in the last 3 years (regardless of the fact that I’ve haven’t had an accident, thankfully) and or I could claim thousands of pounds back for mis-sold payment protection policies. I could give you more examples, but I haven’t got the room! I can’t remember the number of times I’ve asked to be removed from their call list. What’s really annoying me now is that they obviously know everyone’s sick of it so they think it’s acceptable to ring up, with an “Unknown” number, and play a RECORDED message about it all. Other than the fact that it’s really rude, it also means there’s no opportunity to ask them to take my name off their database. Anyway, if you’re as fed up with it as I am, you can try registering with the Telephone Preference Service which stops UK-based companies making unsolicited sales and marketing calls to TPS-registered phone numbers, even if the call centre is overseas. That’s what I’m going to do!

Fiona x To Contact

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