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Editor’s note

Welcome to the May edition of the magazine.

I do hope that it finds you all in good health and that you are making the most of the current situation.

We have an interesting and varied range of topics in this edition for your enjoyment. On page six we have some very interesting information for any of our readers that are planning home extensions, In our House & Home Feature on page ten local painting and decorating guru Lee Johnson, shares his knowledge on colour choice and what the different colours mean and say about us. Rebekah Robinson shares more beauty tips with us on page fourteen this month looking at what we need to be doing to get our ‘Summer Legs’. We also have our usual round up of New Books and then Marion Owen shares her travel news. Roy Woodcock takes a close look at the new Dacia in his Motoring Column. The Food & Drink section has great places that are about to reopen for business after the lockdown. We also have our regular Wine column with Roy, a great cup cake recipe from Hussain, Health & Wellbeing advice this month focuses on Stroke Prevention and the health benefits of Gardening - as well as the usual Gardening pages sharing advice on what to do and plant now. As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’.

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.

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SUNBIRDS – Hull debut album launch gig from founder member of The Beautiful South

The Beautiful South’s co-founder Dave Hemingway’s new band SUNBIRDS announce their first UK gig at the New Adelphi Club, Hull on Saturday July 31st 2021 .

The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns back to his roots later this year announcing their first gig at Hull’s – Adelphi Club on Saturday 31st July with his new band SUNBIRDS. Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy together with erstwhile South colleague, guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton, new discovery singer/violinist Laura Wilcockson and drummer Marc Parnell.

‘Cool To Be Kind’ was released in November 2020, on the independent label Nectar Records signalling the arrival of Sunbirds with new songs and a new sound.

Although born and bred in England, the band’s sound predominantly features the instrumentation of traditional American roots music combined with the occasional outburst of guitar heavy melody more associated with Seattle in the late 80’s/early 90’s.

However, you can only sing about what you know.

“Although a lot of the songs have an Americana feel” says Dave “they’re still about life in England.

You’re going to feel a bit daft singing about pick-up trucks and low down honky-tonks when you live in Yorkshire.”

Their debut album produced by cult producer Teo Miller, captures truthful, open-hearted, funny and sometimes painfully honest songs, turning the page to a new chapter for Dave Hemingway and The Beautiful South story.

‘Cool To Be Kind’ is the result of a few transitional years in Dave and Phil’s individual personal worlds. It tells tales that cover contemporary themes as well as age-old matters of the heart and soul - all viewed through the bottom of a recently drained pint glass.

“Now we’re Sunbirds we’re free to dig a little deeper into ourselves”, says Phil “having said that, there’s no exact science here, we’re just enjoying ourselves and expressing whatever we want whether it’s about love, longing, depression or Gary Lineker’s crisp adverts”.

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FOSTERING HULL

FOSTER CARE FORTNIGHT 10-23 May 2021

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10-23 May 2021 #WhyWeCare

#WhyWeCare Hull Fostering are encouraging anyone over 21 who is interested in fostering to get in touch as the demand for families to care for local children continues, and they are continually recruiting new carers from across the region.

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“Myself and Lisa wouldn’t change a thing that has happened over the last 12+ years612 of Fostering Call 01482 800 with Hull. We believe that everything happens for a@HullFostering reason and that is all you need in/Hullfostering life, we have had so many good times (and challenging ones) that you just learn from them and always make the best of the times you have, together.

Foster Care Fortnight 2021 celebrates #WhyWeCare and how you can make a difference to a child or young person’s life who is in care either for a short time or a lot longer.

Hull City Council offer many types of fostering to anyone with a spare bedroom who lives within 30 miles of Hull, and we have 100’s of carers in Hull, East Riding and North Lincolnshire that care for children from Hull either as respite / support carers or full time carers where a child or young person lives with them as part of their family. Foster carers can be single or a couple, own or rent their home and can even foster around work and other commitments.

Sarah says:

Sarah and Alan (Hull Fostering carers for 12 years)

You get a lot of training with Hull Fostering.

When that’s in place, along with all the other support, the transformation from when children arrive to when they leave is amazing. To anyone thinking about it, I’d say do it, as long as you can set yourself up with the right support. I don’t see our family stopping any time soon. It’s a way of life. It’s 24/7 and we love it, we absolutely love it.”

To anyone thinking could I do it, we would say, start your journey by picking up the phone and calling the friendly Hull team, drop them an email or complete the online form to find out more and get an info pack now with all the information. So what you waiting for, change a life”.

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Hull Fostering have online information

Over the years Shane and Lisa have focused more on being Foster Carers for Hull while also working. Shane has changed his work roll over the years, and Lisa has done the same. Now though, Lisa is the stay at home Mum, looking after the little ones.

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House & Home

Building an extension on a house – what to do, where to start and planning permission, explained.

Getting the space you need could be simpler than you think…

Hello dream home! By building an extension on a house, even by a few metres, you can truly make it your own and get the space you have working harder to support your lifestyle. We expect so much more from our properties now, preferring to cook and eat together, entertain, work and exercise at home.

l Extend no more than 6m beyond

the rear wall (or 8m for a detached house).

l Be one storey, not more than 4m

high.

l Have a total width that’s not

more than half the width of the house.

This makes ‘infill’ extensions, where you’re filling a space between the rear and side wall to square off the footprint, doable under permitted development. Two separate extensions are also possible but connected, wraparound designs will exceed the width restriction and require planning permission.

A well-executed extension can pay for itself by adding value, too.

The good news is that, thanks to Permitted Development rights, you can add space without getting caught up in red tape with your Local Planning Authority.

Building an extension on a house – where to start The definitive guide to this is the Government’s Permitted Development Rights for Householders: Technical Guidance. A prize to anyone who can stay awake to the end! However, we appreciate you might want a more top-line guide, and that’s where we come in.

These are the answers to your big questions…

What size extension can I build without planning permission?

This depends on how big your plot is and what’s already on it.

You can build an extension under ‘permitted development’ rules as long as it doesn’t exceed 50% of the area of land your house sits on.

That 50% excludes the area covered by the house itself, but does include any existing additions and outbuildings.

There are other restrictions, too, all relative to your existing building…

1. Single-storey rear extension planning rules At the back of your house, you can add a single-storey extension under Permitted Development, as long as it…

l Doesn’t exceed 4m from the

l Must be within 7m from the

l Is less than 4m in height.

l Has to be less than 4m high.

If you’re attaching this to an existing extension, these measurements must incorporate both the old and new additions.

You can push it out to 6m (not detached) or 8m (detached), without having to get planning permission, via the Neighbour Consultation Scheme. This gives your neighbours 21 days to object, giving valid reasons. After that, your Local Planning Authority has another 21 days to grant approval and you pay a fee for a Lawful Development Certificate – proof that your Permitted Development project is legal.

If you want to add a storey to an existing single-storey extension, this won’t be possible under Permitted Development Rights if the existing addition extends beyond the rear wall by more than 3m.

original back wall (3m if it is not detached)

2. Two-storey rear extension planning rules You can build a two storey rear extension without planning permission, but it… l Can’t go more than 3m beyond

the rear wall

boundary of your plot that’s directly opposite that wall.

3. Side extension planning rules You can build a side extension without planning permission, but only if it is… l Single storey and less than 4m in

height

l No more than half the width of

the original house (at its widest point).

If it will be attached to an existing extension, the measurements above apply to both together as one enlargement.

If you want your side extension to poke out beyond the rear wall (but not be attached to it), it is subject to the same rules as rear extensions in terms of how far it sticks out.

4. Rear-plus-side extension planning rules Tread carefully in cases where both the rear and side wall will be pushed out, as the restrictions on both rear and side extensions apply here – and it can get complicated!

Your extension must…

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5. Height limit planning rules The height of the extension must not exceed the height of the highest roof ridge line (or flat roof ) of the existing house.

The eaves (where the lowest part of the roof meets the exterior wall) must not be higher than the eaves of the existing house.

6. Boundary restriction planning rules If the extension will come within 2m of your boundary, its eaves can’t be higher than 3m. Plus, if you’re attaching an extension to an existing one which exceeds those limitations, Permitted Development doesn’t apply.

Can I extend the front of my house?

If the front faces a road, then no, not under Permitted Development rules. You’d have to apply for planning permission. In cases where your house sits on a corner plot where the side wall faces the road, this cannot be extended under permitted development either.

If you’re desperate for any extra space at the front you can possibly gain, you could add a porch to an external door (max 3sq m) as long as it’s no higher than 3m and further than 2m away from the boundary with the road.

If you can’t extend at the front, a porch could still give you useful storage space for coats and shoes What is the ’45-degree’ rule?

This relates to the definition whether your house fronts onto Continued on page 8

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House & Home at the start. However, he warns, ‘Don’t do it if your sole motivation is money. It’s a big project and if you lose enthusiasm it will come unstuck. You’ll be yet another DIYer with a half-finished project. A desire to accept a challenge and an excitement to do it is what keeps you going when it’s cold and things are taking longer than you hoped.’

a road or not, in cases where it’s not clear. If the angle between the elevation of the house and the road is more than 45 degrees, it will not normally be considered as fronting the highway. The same is true if there’s a substantial distance between the house and the road, or if there’s a tract of land owned by someone else between your boundary and the road.

Do all properties have Permitted Development Rights?

No. Before you get over-excited and book a builder, the Permitted Development route is a non-starter if… l You live in a flat or maisonette.

Permitted Development only covers houses.

l Your property is listed, or is

located in a National Park, the Broads, an Area of Natural Beauty or a World Heritage Site.

l Your LPA has issued an Article 4

direction. This withdraws PD rights where the character of an area would be threatened.

l Your property has been granted

‘change of use’ to a dwelling.

There are also special rules for land classified as being of special scientific interest.

I need planning permission, so where do I start?

Most applications take up to eight weeks, unless they are unusually large or complex, in which case the time limit is extended to 13 weeks.

If permission is refused, you can appeal but this process can take several months, so you’re better off tweaking your plans to reach an agreement.

If your project – or your property – is anything out of the ordinary, it’s worth hiring a planning consultant to navigate the permission minefield for you and expedite reaching an agreement to keep your project on track. Just make

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sure the consultant you engage is a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

If you carry on without planning permission, you could be served with an enforcement notice that orders you to undo all the work you have done. It’s illegal to ignore this, but you can appeal against it.

Do I need my neighbours’ permission for an extension?

Not exactly. If you require planning permission, the local authority will consult your neighbours as part of the process. If your neighbours object, the authority will determine the impact on them of your proposals and decide if it is acceptable or not.

It’s best to have broken the news to your neighbours before this stage.

You can save time and hassle by ascertaining what their views are and possibly tweaking your plans before you even submit them for planning permission to sidestep objections at the consultation stage.

Also, it’s possible that your builders might need to go onto their property during the project and you’ll need your neighbours’ consent for that, so keep them on side.

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There’s also the Party Wall Act to consider – even if your project falls under Permitted Development.

If your plans will involve building against or excavating within 3-6m of a party wall you share with a neighbour, you might have to give them two months notice. They have 14 days to either give or refuse consent. A party wall is one that forms the structure of both your properties, but could also be a garden wall that divides your plots.

Can my neighbour stop or object to my extension being built under Permitted Development Rights?

No, but it’s in your interests to maintain a good relationship with them, so it’s worth taking their views into account when planning your new extension.

If you’re going down the Neighbour Consultation Scheme route for a larger extension under Permitted Development, your neighbours do have the opportunity to present valid objections.

Can I build an extension myself?

Yes. If you have the time, muscle and a talent for DIY, it’s a way to cut costs and could be straightforward enough for an amateur if it’s a simple design.

Chris Wilson, who built his own two-storey extension, says, ‘Being honest about one’s technical and endurance abilities is important.’

By doing it himself, his project cost 20% of the builder’s quote he got

You will be responsible for making sure that the work complies with building regulations (even if your project is covered by Permitted Development Rights). You will also need to do your research on the best materials for the job, which is more technical than you might think.

Chris took a flexible approach to tackling his build: ‘I did wonder if my brickwork would be up to scratch. I rationalised that I should give it a go and if it looked rubbish the next day it would easily come down again before the cement hardened. If I really had to, I could pay a brickie to do that part instead.

If you decide to leave it to the pros, the Federation of Master Builders is the best place to start in finding a builder. They’re professionally vetted and come with the benefit of a free dispute resolution service, should things fall apart.

Do I have to hire an architect?

Chris, says, ‘It is de rigueur, but there’s no reason to use one if you can do the plans yourself.’

You will also need to create highly detailed technical drawings for your builder to follow and submit for building regulations approval. This involves mathematical calculations showing the structural integrity of your proposed extension. As well as considerations around fire safety, energy efficiency, damp proofing and ventilation. It’s not rocket science, but does take a certain amount of application and understanding.

The middle ground would be to DIY the plans but get them checked by a structural engineer. You can use an online plan drawing service, or to use a building firm that offers a ‘design and build’ service.

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Discover your Personal Palette How to find the hues that best suit you...

Kermit was right! We all have a rainbow connection.

You may claim you have a favourite shade, but the reasoning behind why you are attracted to it often runs much deeper. We choose based on how we feel and, as a result, the colours we paint our lives with become a form of expression.

Create interesting contrast.

Black and white are a timeless twosome, but don’t shy away from a change of pace. Create contrast by pairing an unlikely duo, like a bright blue and soft pink. The dissimilarity in the vibrancies of the two will spark intrigue. A neutral backdrop with bold pops of colour will have the same effect.

Monochromatic is key.

Saturate your home with varying shades of one colour. It will automatically tie the look of the room together while providing contrast. Many colours, like purple, are versatile, so pairing different tints alongside one another will cast a dreamy yet powerful impact.

The fading look of a gradient is another method of employing a single family of colour.

For Beverley’s Lee Johnson, painter and decorator, articulating who he is through his style is based on his colour choices. In his interaction with clients he regularly discusses and provides visual lessons and inspiration for creating the perfect balance in our homes along with his insights about the seven major colour groups by which he defines people.

Here are Lee’s tips on making the most of your personal palette:

Combine patterns and solids.

Incorporating patterns, especially in wallpaper, is an easy way to introduce colour into a room since they typically contain multiple hues. Combine them with solids to utilise your colour scheme effectively. Find solids in the same colour as your patterns, but only use them if they are different shades to complement the design. Using the same shade will make your space look stale.

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Break the rules.

Disregard any ideas that restrict you from personal design urges. The look of your home is an extension of you. Cover your window panes in that neon tint you’ve been lusting over. Ladies, paint your skirtings in the same colour your nails are currently sporting.

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A ton of solid colours can look rather lacklustre. Textures possess the ability to add richness and depth. Colours look different on assorted surfaces, so make sure to indulge on a velvety throw or shag rug. Plus, it’ll make your décor look more appealing.

Accessorise.

The secret to adding colour to a home? Do it through accessories.

Inject colour with decorative cushions and rugs. Don’t be afraid to get unconventional - invest in something bold, such as a limegreen chair. The stronger the hue, the more it will energise a room.

However, if you’re feeling a little delicate, create a tranquil oasis with muted shades and earthy tones.

Nature itself will always provide the best natural colour palette, so head to your local nursery and bring home a new plant friend (or two).

COLOUR DECODED Exploring the meaning and history behind the seven major colour groups could help you choose your new colour scheme.

BLACK Timeless and classic, while this colour is a nod to nostalgia when coupled with white, it can also boost sleekness in décor and transform grainy wistfulness into clean, modern lines.

BLUE The colour favoured by most,boasts nobility and richness.

From lapis lazuli, the sacred stone of ancient Egyptian gods, to the perfect blue wash of your favourite worn jeans, the time-honoured hue is here to stay.

AQUA With a colour as versatile as it gets,

it’s no wonder shades of aqua can find peace among cool and warm colours alike. Barely there or bold, ancient civilizations used it to symbolize heaven on earth and to encrust prized possessions.

its authoritativenature, Argentina’s Casa Rosada, a building painted pink, is where the president resides.

GREEN Reoccurring in the natural world, this colour symbolises earth and growth. Due to its reassuring qualities, Goethe affirmed green as peaceful and, thus, perfect for bedrooms. But don’t overlook its vivacity - this hue will glam up any space.

PINK When we think of pink, we can’t help but get romantic. However, there’s more than sensuality lurking behind the hue. Always be aware of

PURPLE Shrouded in mysticism, purple represents wealth, wisdom and spirituality. It was the first colour derived from a chemical process in 1856 and has retained its magical quality since.

WHITE Despite its colourless nature, white carries a colourful multitude of meanings; it symbolises purity, lucidity and beginnings. As a result, the shade is donned at weddings and funerals where new chapters are unfolding. Choose white for simplicity.

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Health, Beauty & Fashion

Rebekah’s

Beauty Box Ten Steps To Get Your Legs Summer-Ready Summer might still feel a way off, but you’ll reap the benefits if you put a bit of work into your beauty regime now. From the importance of a good body brush to the professional treatments and at-home tricks worth trying, here three experts share their advice on how to get your legs ready for summer…

Be Abrasive

“I believe in good abrasion – by which I mean regular exfoliation and body brushing to improve the surface of your skin. Doing both daily will make your legs feel smoother, unclog blocked pores, and get rid of ingrown hairs so skin has a healthy glow. The latter occurs by bringing fresh, nutrient-rich blood to the surface – especially when you use a dry brush. The technique stimulates your lymph, which encourages waste to move out of your system, giving limbs a brighter, more invigorated appearance. Make sure you’re brushing either before, during or after a shower, and over your entire body – not just your legs.”

Get Your Technique Right

“If you’re going to start body brushing, make sure you do it right. Most experts recommend buffing with large sweeping strokes up towards your heart – so feet or hands up. Doing it this way works with the body’s lymph flow, encouraging drainage – just make sure you focus on the right spots for this, so behind your knees and under your arms. Other lymph drainage experts advise buffing in small, circular patterns, taking a soft approach, starting near the upper part of your body (around your collarbone). Whichever technique you choose, you’ll see results.”

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Invest In Good Ingredients

“It’s all very good scrubbing and exfoliating, but if you want proper results, you should also be investing in products that contain good ingredients. Try to use scrubs that have actual grains or salt inside, or give smoothing acids a go, like AHAs (lactic acid) or retinol.

These ingredients will improve the skin’s surface on your legs quite quickly, while making them softer to the touch, too. This, combined with daily scrubbing, will have a big impact on the appearance of your body. You’ll find the right ingredients will get rid of keratosis pilaris, too – aka red, chicken bumps. Also, apply your products when the skin is warm (postshower or a bath) and circulation is up, so that the ingredients can penetrate deeper with ease.”

milk and a squeezed lemon make a great combination. Use this on the skin to gently buff and release red, angry bumps of inflammation. If all else fails, don’t forget the power of scrubbing with a hot soapy flannel or sponge – this will help create smoothness, especially when done over the course of a few weeks.”

Pay Attention To Your Shins

“Many of us often get dry, flaky skin on our shins, which is usually a result of dehydration. Swift strokes with a body brush will get rid of the issue in seconds – especially if you brush daily. My advice here though is to take a lighter approach. The skin on your shins is very thin and fragile – something like 0.5mm thick, as opposed to 2.5mm on your upper arms and thighs. It can be easily damaged, so use deft, gentle strokes and never go too heavy.”

Stay Active

“All the above steps are great, but it’s important you keep active for healthy-looking legs. Try and do your daily 10k steps – this is a good target to keep the lymph flowing freely and to prevent water retention from building up. Too much retention compromises leg shape and can cause cellulite. It’s key to drink plenty of water to help flush your kidneys out, too, in turn removing congestive waste.

Play With Exfoliants “It doesn’t matter if you use a cream If you’re prone to puffy legs, take a tablespoon of oat bran daily with or chemical exfoliant, but try to natural yoghurt to keep acidic find one that incorporates the ingredients mentioned above. They bloating and trapped fluid to the bare minimum – trust me, it works.” are a brilliant way of removing the upper, dead layers of skin cells, and giving your legs that fresh pinkness.

Plus, the right formulas will prime skin for a moisturising cream or oil, which delivers additional smoothness and suppleness over time. Likewise, buffing or brushing beforehand allows for speedier absorption of anything that follows, so you’ll find less of your product just sits on the skin’s surface.”

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“If you don’t have budget to invest in exfoliants, then do a simple kitchen raid. Oat flakes, table salt,

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QUICK-FIXES… A Make-up artist friend shared these tips for smootherlooking legs and I have found them invaluable…

Rely On Body Make-Up

“We all have uneven tone and skincare issues on our limbs, but if it’s affecting your self-esteem or you want some handy quick-fixes, body make-up can be useful. Often easier to blend than fake-tan, it lends great coverage and it’s easy to remove. Powder is the easiest formula – especially one with shimmer that reflects the light – however, they don’t always last that long. Use liquid formulas as they dry fast and can replicate the glow-giving benefits of fake tan.

Use a mitt to apply it, taking long strokes for even distribution – you don’t want to go over the same area more than once. If you want more depth, do another layer, but always finish everything first before doing another.”

Work Quickly

“To prevent streaks, work quickly, focusing on the part of the body you want to even up. Try to work systemically – if you’re doing the arms, make sure you connect to your shoulders and surrounding areas, too – it’s important to do this while the product is wet so you can blend for a smooth finish. When working on your legs, take your time to even up product – never rush or you’ll end up with harsh unblended edges.”

Use Brushes Or Your Hands

“It doesn’t matter which, but it does depend where. If you’re focusing on legs, try using your hands with long, firm strokes, really working the make-up into your skin like you would a body cream. For knees, try taking on a patting motion as often colour can go darker here as it’s an area that needs more coverage. If you want to even everything up, invest in a big, fluffy kabuki brush with dense bristles – this will help disperse body make-up evenly and finely over your legs.”

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Restaurant quality food from your local takeaway Based in Keldgate Shopping Centre, just off Lincoln Way in Beverley The Olive tree take away opened its doors earlier this summer.

Owner and qualified chef, Erkan (who was previously the Head Chef at Jardelle in the town) has always wanted to run his own business offering restaurant quality food from the convenience of a take away outlet.

The varied menu devised by Erkan offers something for everyone with his own speciality being Guvec (a casserole style dish, available in either a chicken, lamb or king prawn version). However, a range of speciality pasta dishes are also available and of course, stone baked pizzas cooked in an original stone pizza oven.

So what makes The Olive Tree unique? It could be the interesting and extensive menu, or the fresh locally sourced ingredients, both of which would apply, however, the Olive Tree boasts an ‘open kitchen’ so you can actually see your food being freshly prepared and cooked for you, right in front of your eyes!

If you are celebrating or entertaining and looking for something a little different, Erkan also caters for groups and parties and what’s more if you give him at least two days notice, will make your choice of food even if it is not on the menu.

The Olive Tree is open from Monday to Friday 12noon till 11pm and from 3pm until 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays. A delivery service is also available after 4pm for a small charge.

Olive Tree, Unit 4 Keldgate Shopping Centre, Lincoln Way, Beverley HU17 8RH. Tel: 01482 887777 Olive Tree, Unit 4 Keldgate Shopping Centre, Lincoln Way, Beverley HU17 8RH. Tel: 01482 887777

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World of Wine A recent masterclass has shone a light on the overlooked wines of Beaujolais, highlighting the versatility of the Gamay grape in the newly-mapped terroir of the region’s lesser known Crus.

The online tasting, which was organised by Inter Beaujolais and Sopexa and hosted by Master of Wine Anne McHale, outlined the developments that have been bubbling under the surface in the region in recent years as well as showcasing a selection of delicious and drinkable premium wines.

Stretching 34 miles, the Beaujolais region is nestled between Burgundy to the North and the Rhône to the South. It comprises 12 appellations, including Beaujolais, BeaujolaisVillages, and ten 10 Crus and its wines now are far removed from the heyday of Beaujolais Nouveau of the 1980s.

Although the region’s entry-level wines come primarily from the large fertile soils in the Beaujolais AOC, where the grapes ripen later due to the flatter terrain, it is further up the quality hierarchy where the biggest potential for the region’s fortunes can be found.

Beaujolais Village, which comprises 38 municipalities, enjoys good recognition among consumers, who understand it is a tier above the basic appellation, even if they are not sure

why. The area has a wide range of soil types, which are are less fertile than Beaujolais to the south. This restrains the natural vigour of the Gamay grapes and concentrates the fruit, while the larger amount of granite in the soil results in greater ripeness, structure and concentration in the wines.

However it is the ten Crus to the north where the finest wines come – Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Régnié, Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulinà-Vent, Chénas, Juliénas and SaintAmour – and it is here where the biggest potential for the region lies.

Situated to the north among the hilly uplands, the vineyards in the ten Crus are planted up to 400m (420m in the case of Chiroubles, the highest cru), and the mainly South Eastern facing slopes give the wines great brightness. When the microorientations of each vineyard is combined with it particular variation in the soil, “you get real potential of diversity of soil which is solely coming from the land, the terroir,” McHale pointed out.

“Terroir is not really talked about widely across the world in the context of Beaujolais as much as it has about Burgundy,” she noted, “but one of the most exciting developments going on in the region is the mapping out of different soils, of different vineyards and terroirs across the region”.

This recent development will allows producers to take ownership of exactly which style they want from each plot of land. “The understanding

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Several vintages later, and Domaine Jones is producing exceptional wines. In this one, expect notes of wild berries, rosemary and thyme, and an elegant structure. Partner this characterful red with slow roasted lamb rubbed with rosemary and garlic.

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of the terroir by the winemakers is driving better quality wines,” she said.

Winemakers are also working together more and there is a lot of emphasis on sustainably – what the French called agro-ecology – which is linked to respect for the land, and protecting the vineyards for future generations.

for example, along with Régnié or Chiroubles are “charming” exuberant wines, “more designed for youthful drinking”, while at the opposite end of the scale, Crus such as Juliénas and Moulin-à-Vent, provide more tannic structure and ageability, along with violets, black fruits, liquorice, and spice.

And it is the Crus that offer some of the best potential for the region, McHale added, although there is still work to be done to educate consumers about the individual appellations and deal with the “challenging legacy” of Beajolais Nouveau. However with a younger generation keen to explore lighter red styles, Beaujolais is not tarnished by the reputation of “Bojo Nouveau” which became a victim of its own success leading to poorer quality and significantly declining exports.

McHale added that some winemakers in these Crus are experimenting with old wood barrels, which increased the body and texture of the wines, which means it can age for several years.

Being the most recently added Cru, Régnié is the least well-known, but its wines are characterised by early ripening grapes, with lots suppleness and fruit, from the granitic soils with alluvial Piedmont deposits. SaintAmour, which is very well-known in France, and is often drunk on St Valentine’s Day, also has potential.

“Fleurie has established itself as a recognisable ‘brand’ but most people who know it and buy it don’t know it’s from Beaujolais,” McHale pointed out, adding that this was true, although to a lesser extent, for Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent.

“The challenge of the lesser known crus face is that they neither have the association (whether good or bad) with the name ‘Beaujolais’, nor the recognisability of the better known Crus,” she points out. “If you can strengthen the link between famous crus like Moulin, Morgon, and Fleurie, which are well known in the UK market and make it clear to consumers that those are Beaujolais, that would help raise us the whole region and the rest of the lesser known Cru.” She continued: “Cru Beaujolais combines lightness of Gamay with the richness of a denser grape variety,” adding that the individual appellations did have their own distinct characteristics. Brouilly

Positive reaction The reaction to the wines at the tasting was very positive, and McHale noted that she hoped it would rejuvenate people’s love for the region.

“We’ve shown today how high the quality is, and just how much vibrancy and vitality there is in the region with the new generation of winemakers as well,” she said. “This is not a region that’s prepared to sit with the legacy of the less good wines of the past, it is moving forward and upwards – the value is there but the quality is there too.”

Until next month stay safe

Roy

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The Top Five Things Your Never Wanted To Know About BBQing 1. Is it BBQ or Barbecue? Barbecue derives from the word barabicu found in the language of the Taíno people of the Caribbean and the Timucua of Florida, and entered European languages in the form barbacoa. The word translates as “sacred fire pit.” The word describes a grill for cooking meat, consisting of a wooden platform resting on sticks.

3. Each year Environmental Health officers see a characteristic rise in the number of food poisoning cases through the summer period.

When investigated, there is often one common factor - the barbecue!

Traditional barbacoa involves digging a hole in the ground and placing some meat (usually a whole goat) with a pot underneath it, so that the juices can make a hearty broth. It is then covered with maguey leaves and coal and set alight. The cooking process takes a few hours.

4. SAFETY TIP: In recent years there have been a number of fatalities and injuries as a result of people bringing BBQs into enclosed spaces and being overcome by carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous substance which is created when fossil fuels such as gas and solid fuels like charcoal and wood fail to combust fully due to a lack of oxygen. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it but it can kill quickly with no warning.

2. The first commercially produced barbecue sauce was made by the Georgia Barbecue Sauce Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Its sauce was advertised for sale in the Atlanta Constitution, January 31, 1909.

Heinz released its barbecue sauce in 1940. It now comes in three varieties: Classic, Sweet and Sweet & Spicy.

5. In a recent survey of Oven Gleamers clients 98% of them had never cleaned their BBQ! But don’t worry your BBQ can be restored to its clean, non-grease laden state in 2 – 2 ½ hours without you having to lift a finger – well not true – you have to pick up the ‘phone and call Darren Hall at OvenGleamers on 01482 738630. (See Advert below).

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White fish prepared in a delicately flavoured creamy sauce.

The following dishes are served on a hot sizzling platter with a side salad and the chef ’s own fresh mint sauce prepared daily for your pleasure

King Prawn Methi

Chicken Tikka Shashlik

Shabji Chameli £5.95 Aubergine, Cauliflower, Okra mixed in a curry with onion, garlic, tomato and simmered with pickles, that gives a nice savoury taste.

£5.95

White fish cooked in a spicy sauce with garlic, ginger, green chillies garnished with coriander.

Tandoori Mach Massalla

£7.95

£7.95

King prawns gently cooked with special fenugreek leaves creating a light subtly flavoured dish.

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Tandoori King Prawn Massalla

£9.95

King prawns part cooked in the tandoori clay oven then simmered in a delicately flavoured creamy curry.

King Prawn Sag

Chicken Tikka

King Prawn Biryani

£9.95

Traditional dish of King Prawns cooked with basmati rice and served with a vegetable curry.

Mach Jalfrezi (Hot)

£5.95

A stir-fried dish with lightly braised onions, garlic, ginger,tomatoes and fresh green chillies.

Shuhagi Mach

£7.95

Barbecued pieces of salmon cooked with courgettes in a medium strength sauce.

£7.95

£6.95

Tandoori King Prawns

£8.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill

£7.95

Tandoori Chicken

£5.95

TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES £4.95 £4.95 £4.95 £4.95 £4.95 £4.95 £4.95 £4.95

Choice of Chicken, Lamb or Prawn.

King Prawn is £3.00 extra with the above dishes.

* These dishes contain nuts

NB. May find small bones in all fish dishes

SIDE DISHES

SUNDRIES

Mixed Vegetable Bhaji Chana Bhaji Bindy Bhaji Begun Bhaji Bombay Aloo Sag Bhaji Sag Aloo Aloo Gobi Coli Bhaji Mushroom Bhaji Tarka Dall Sag Paner

Boiled Rice Pillau Rice Mushroom Pillau Vegetable Pillau Special Pillau Onion Pillau Garlic Pillau Egg Pillau Nan Bread Garlic Nan

£1.50 £1.80 £2.25 £2.25 £2.75 £2.25 £2.25 £2.25 £1.50 £1.80

B R A S S E R I E

£5.95 Mixed vegetables cooked to our chef ’s own recipe and served in a special pot called a Balti.

* Vegetable

Biryani £7.95 Vegetables cooked with Basmati rice served with vegetable curry.

An old favourite.

(On the bone)

Korma Bhuna Rogan Dupiaza Patia Madras Dansak Vindaloo

Bengal

Shabji Balti

£5.95

Tikka Lamb

Nuts are used as ingredients in our restaurants and although great care is taken during preparation, we cannot fully guarantee against traces in other dishes we serve.

£2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50 £2.50

£4.95 Chopped aubergine cooked in our chef ’s own spicy sauce that includes green chillies and capsicum.

(Off the bone)

£7.95

King Prawns gently cooked with spinach creating a light, subtly flavoured dish.

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The Tandoori and Tikka dishes served at the Bengal Brasserie are meats that have been marinated, skewered and cooked in a clay oven.

Morich Mach

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Shabji Massalla

Shabji Korai

£5.95 A succulent blend of herbs and spices sizzling away in a Korai dish for authentic flavour garnished with fresh tomatoes and capsicum.

Shabji Paner

£5.95 Mushroom, potato and peas cooked with cottage cheese in a medium strength sauce.

Shabji Jalfrezi (Hot) £5.95 A stir-fried dish with lightly braised onions, garlic, ginger, tomatos and green chillies.

Chilli & Coriander Nan Keema Nan Peshwari Nan Garlic & Coriander Nan Cheese Nan Keema & Garlic Nan Plain Pratha Stuffed Pratha

£1.80 £1.80 £2.00 £1.80 £2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.00

Keema Pratha £2.00 Aloo Pratha £2.00 Chapati £0.40 French Fries £1.50 Papadom £0.45 Assorted Chutneys per Tray £1.20 Raita £1.00 (Onion or Cucumber)

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Fresh mixed vegetables prepared in a delicately flavoured creamy sauce.

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Makes 12) Chef Hossein Ghazaani, owner of Pizza Pan, Beverley says his cupcakes are beautifully moist and flavourful thanks to the grated carrots and an abundance of spices. Meanwhile, chopped walnuts lend some added crunch and the creamcheese frosting tastes like a cloud of fluffy, sweet goodness. A fun alternative to making a single carrot cake, these are the perfect addition to any at-home afternoon tea.

Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES: 160g of gluten-free flour blend 160g of light brown soft sugar 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp of xanthan gum 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground mixed spice ¼ tsp salt 130g of sunflower or other neutraltasting oil 60g of full-fat plain or Greek yoghurt, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 200g of carrots, coarsely grated 60g of walnuts, chopped, plus extra to decorate

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FOR THE FROSTING: 300g of double cream, chilled 150g of icing sugar, sifted 300g of full-fat cream cheese, chilled 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste ¼ tsp of salt Method: Step 1 Adjust the oven shelf to the middle position, preheat the oven to 160°C and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2 Sift together the gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, xanthan gum, spices and salt.

Step 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together

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the oil, yoghurt and eggs. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk until you get a smooth, thick batter with no flour clumps.

Step 4 Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

Step 5 Divide the batter equally between the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6 Bake for about 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.

Step 7 Remove the cupcakes from the tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 8 Now, make the frosting. Using a stand

mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer fitted with the double beaters, whip the double cream and icing sugar until the mixture holds stiff peaks.

Step 9 In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add it to the whipped cream and whip for about 1 minute until the mixture holds stiff peaks. Add the vanilla paste and salt, and mix until incorporated.

Step 10 Transfer the frosting to a piping bag (use your choice of piping nozzle) and pipe on top of each cupcake, then sprinkle with the chopped walnuts to finish.

Step 11 They last 3-4 days in a closed container stored in a cool, dry place.

PIZZAS

Any 10” Pizza with stuffed crust £1.00 extra, for 16” £2.00 extra All our pizzas are homemade, topped with special savoury tomato sauce, 80% pure mozzarella, 20% cheddar cheese & fresh ingredients

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MUSHROOM Tomato, mushroom & mozzarella cheese HAM PIZZA Tomato, ham & mozzarella cheese SALAMI Tomato, salami & mozzarella cheese GARLIC SAUSAGE Tomato, garlic sausage, onions & mozzarella cheese TUNA Tomato, tuna & mozzarella cheese

5.60

6.50

11.90

Tomato, BBQ chicken, crispy bacon & mozzarella cheese FORMAGGI Tomato & four different cheeses BOLOGNESE Tomato, bolognese sauce, onions & mozzarella cheese HAM & PINEAPPLE Tomato, ham, pineapple & mozzarella cheese HAM & MUSHROOM Tomato, ham, mushroom & mozzarella cheese

5.90

6.70

12.50

PEPPERONI Tomato, pepperoni sausage, peppers & mozzarella cheese HOT SHOT Tomato, pepperoni sausage, onions, peppers, chilli & mozzarella cheese PRAWN PIZZA Tomato, prawn & mozzarella cheese DONER PIZZA Tomato, doner kebab, onions, mozzarella cheese & cheddar cheese HOT MEXICAN Tomato, Mexican sauces, onions & mozzarella cheese

6.10

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CHICKEN & MUSHROOM OR SWEETCORN BBQ CHICKEN & BACON

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VEGETARIAN SPECIAL Tomato, mushroom, green peppers, onions, pineapple, sweetcorn & cheese

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Tomato, chicken, crispy bacon, mushrooms, green peppers, garlic butter & mozzarella cheese

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6.70

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Tomato, mozzarella cheese, salami, garlic sausage, crispy bacon, pepperoni, ham & herbs

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CALZONE KIEV (FOLDED PIZZA - ONE SIZE)

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Tomato, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, chicken, crispy bacon, ham, garlic butter & herbs (Choice of Barbecue also available)

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CALZONE (FOLDED PIZZA - ONE SIZE) Tomato, mushrooms, ham, salami, garlic sausage, cheese & herbs

6.90

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CALZONE VEGETARIAN (FOLDED PIZZA - ONE SIZE) Tomato, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, pineapple, sweetcorn, mozzarella & cheddar cheese

6.90

23.

DONER CALZONE (FOLDED PIZZA - ONE SIZE)

6.90

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GARLIC BREAD

10”

10”

TRADITIONAL

DEEP PAN

16” GIANT

3.50

4.10

6.50

80P

80P

£1.00 £1.00

£1.00 £1.00

£1.10 £2.00 £2.00

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GARLIC BREAD (with tomato) GARLIC BREAD SUPREME (hot)

3.90

GARLIC BREAD (with cheese) GARLIC BREAD (with mushroom)

4.80

4.70

5.90

CHICKEN WRAP + Salad

6.90

5.90

DONER WRAP

Opening Times: 4:30 pm ‘til late . 6 Nights a Week . Closed Mondays + Salad

THE ULTIMATE FAST FOOD EXPERIENCE 5.70

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4.50

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1 PIECE OF CHICKEN & CHIPS 2 PIECES OF CHICKEN & CHIPS 3 PIECES OF CHICKEN & CHIPS CHICKEN NUGGETS (7 PIECES & CHIPS) DONER BURGER Doner meat in a burger bun,

served with salad & sauce (if requested)

35 b. TRAY OF DONER

3.20 4.20

when ALLERGENS: Some of our products contain ingredients that may trigger an allergic reaction in those sensitive to such ingredients. If in doubt, please askAvailable a member of staff purchasing for further details.

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All our burgers are char-grilled beef, served with a seeded, salad & burger relish

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2.70 2.60

3.30 3.10

Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, green peppers, bacon, tomato & chilli relish

KEBABS

Sauces come separately and salad is on the side

DONER KEBAB

Minced meat cooked on a revolving spit, carved & served in pitta bread with salad & sauces

5.50

46.

CHICKEN KEBAB

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Stroke Prevention May is Stroke Awareness Month. The best way to help prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.

These lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of problems like: l arteries becoming clogged with l fatty substances (atherosclerosis) l high blood pressure l high cholesterol levels

If you have already had a stroke, making these changes can help reduce your risk of having another stroke in the future.

Diet An unhealthy diet can increase your chances of having a stroke because it may lead to an increase in your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A low-fat, high-fibre diet is usually recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (Five A Day) and wholegrains.

Ensuring a balance in your diet is important. Do not eat too much of any single food, particularly foods high in salt and processed foods.

You should limit the amount of salt you eat to no more than 6g (0.2oz) a day.

Exercise Combining a healthy diet with regular exercise is the best way to

maintain a healthy weight. It can also help lower your cholesterol and keep your blood pressure healthy. For most people, at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as cycling or fast walking, every week is recommended.

If you’re recovering from a stroke, you should discuss possible exercise plans with the members of your rehabilitation team.

Stop smoking Smoking significantly increases your risk of having a stroke. This is because it narrows your arteries and makes your blood more likely to clot. Not smoking will also improve your general health and reduce your risk of developing other serious conditions, such as lung cancer and heart disease.

Cut down on alcohol Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to high blood pressure and trigger an irregular heartbeat, both of which can increase your risk of having a stroke. Because alcoholic drinks are high in calories, they also cause weight gain. Heavy drinking multiplies the risk of stroke by more than 3 times.

Managing underlying conditions If you have been diagnosed with a condition known to increase your risk of stroke, ensuring the condition is well controlled is also important for helping prevent strokes. The lifestyle changes mentioned above can help control these conditions to a large degree, but you may also need to take regular medication.

WEIGH TO GO EAST RIDING! Lockdown has influenced all of us - turning our lives upside down, disrupting our routines and making us feel more anxious than usual as we worry about our own health and the health of loved ones. It’s really no surprise that it’s affected our choices around food, drink”.

May is Stroke Awareness Month, Slimming World Consultants are keen to be back out in the community, highlighting how losing weight can help reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are both associated with increased risk of a Stroke. Being overweight is one of the top ten risk factors for stroke and is associated with almost 1 in 5 strokes.

The Slimming World eating plan encourages people to eat lots of

tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish to avoid hunger and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation.

Through a powerful combination of group support, a generous flexible eating plan and a stepby-step activity programme, Slimming World helps members form new healthy habits, helping them lose weight and stay slim for life – whatever life throws their way.

Anita says “Members have told me they’ve really missed being together in-person – that feeling of community, swapping recipes and sharing ideas, being there for each other through the highs and the lows of their journey. Plus, we know that there is something powerful about stepping on the scales each week and having that regular check-in on your progress.

For more information on finding a group in your area please visit: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Affordable Justice for Women Affordable Justice is a non-profit making, charitable law firm for women based in Hull.

We can help women with a wide range of issues including those seeking advice or representation regarding disputes about where children should live or whom they should spend time with, divorce proceedings and domestic abuse.

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During the current global situation we offer initial telephone appointments and can represent women both in Court and at video or telephone hearings.

For an appointment with Affordable Justice please contact us on 01482 711003.

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Motoring

The Dacia Sandero

On sale now, the new Dacia Sandero has been given a major boost in terms of overall quality but it remains Britain’s cheapest new car. Roy Woodcock reports . . . .

A new Dacia Sandero has arrived and it’s not only retained its crown as Britain’s cheapest car it has moved upmarket and now comes with a powertrain option that gives it incredible range.

Priced from £7,995, or £11,495 in SUV-styled Stepway form, the Sandero is new car that can be had for less than the cost of many a second-hand model. As such it comes with a full warranty that’s valid for three years plus roadside assistance should that be necessary.

It’s a compelling proposition and underlines Dacia’s reputation as a no-nonsense brand (now owned by renault) that makes value for money a priority.

The new Sandero is a huge step forward and is powered by a range of three-cylinder 1-litre engines that include a bi-fuel powertrain that uses both LPG and petrol, giving it a range of more than 800 miles on full tanks.

With LPG costing around half the price of petrol there are huge savings to be had from a car which is priced from £10,395.

Officially, the bi-fuel is rated at 52.3 to the gallon on petrol and 39.8 from LPG but a colleague who tried the bi-fuel Sandero in top-grade Comfort specification - costing from £11,995 – saw an overall fuel consumption of 39.7mpg.

That’s more than 750 miles between fill ups and the car has an 11 gallon petrol tank supplemented by an 8.8 gallon gas tank which

is located where the spare wheel would go below the boot floor.

The filling nozzles are side by side behind the fuel flap and operation is seamless with LPG running selected via a push button on the dashboard.

Emissions are 123g/km for the petrol engine and 109g/km when operating on gas which for business buyers results in a 31 per cent benefit in kind rate.

On the performance front, the 100 horsepower engine in the bi-fuel is the most powerful of the three powerplants Dacia is using in the new Sandero which makes it the quickest of the lot.

The others see the engine developing either 90 or 65hp and all have official fuel returns of more than 50 to the gallon.

There is no compromise on boot space either with all models offering a minimum of 328 litres of space expanding to 1,108 litres with the rear seats folded.

With Dacia being owned by Renault the new Sandero is based on the latest Clio and that quality shows throughout the car.

The Stepway with its pumped up bodywork – it sits more than halfan-inch higher than the regular model – has become the most popular version in the UK and now comes with styling touches such as black body cladding and metal skidplates and roof bars that can be turned into a roof rack capable of carrying up to 80kg.

Those add to its versatility and although not quite as quick as the regular model – 0 to 62mph takes 12 seconds compared to 11.7 seconds – it looks nicely contemporary in these SUVdominated days.

Inside, the new car is a sea change and not only does it feature full smartphone connectivity it also comes with an eight-inch Media Nav display set at the top centre of the dash.

Safety features include emergency brake assist, blind spot warnings and radar sensors to aid parking as well as LED lighting and a reversing camera.

A CVT automatic transmission is also available on the 90hp engine and are priced from £12,795 for the Sandero and £14,295 for the Stepway.

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The bi-fuel conversion is factory fitted and makes Dacia the only mainstream car manufacturer to offer such a choice.

Other upmarket moves see the cabin coming with slim-line air vents, a fabric finish across the dash and on the Stepway, orange detailing on the vents and in the seat stitching.

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With its sharp new looks, added technology and huge value for money, the Sandero is a splendid supermini at a city car price – and that adds up to make it Britain’s most affordable new car by some margin.

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Literature

Best New Reads for May If you’re looking for something uplifting or immersive to read this month, then look no further. From smart short stories to moving debuts, we have some of the most exciting novels of the year...

Common Ground

by Naomi Ishiguro It’s a lonely life for Stan, at a new school that feels more of an ordeal than a fresh start, and at home where he and his mother struggle to break the silence after his father’s death. When he encounters fearless, clever Charlie on the local common, all of that begins to change. Charlie’s curiosity is infectious, and it is Charlie who teaches Stan, for the first time, to stand on his own two feet. But will their unit of two be strong enough to endure in a world that offers these boys such different prospects? The pair part ways, until their paths cross once again, as adults in London. Now Stan is revelling in all that the city has to offer, while Charlie seems to have

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hit a brick wall. He needs Stan’s help, and above all his friendship – but is Stan really there for the man who once showed him the meaning of loyalty?

First Person Singular: Stories by Haruki Murakami Japan’s most famous author, Haruki Murakami returns this month with a series of short stories.

The eight masterly stories in this new collection are all told in the first person by a classic Murakami narrator. From nostalgic memories of youth, meditations on music and an ardent love of baseball to dreamlike scenarios, an encounter with a talking monkey and invented jazz albums, together these stories challenge the boundaries between our minds and the exterior world.

Occasionally, a narrator who may or may not be Murakami himself is present. Is it memoir or fiction?

The reader decides. Philosophical and mysterious, the stories in First Person Singular all touch beautifully on love and solitude,

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My Phantoms

by Gwendoline Riley Helen Grant is a mystery to her two daughters. Growing up, Bridget and her older sister Michelle were kept at a distance by their mum’s caginess and flair for the dramatic.

Meanwhile, their Saturdays were spent with their father, a serial liar whose boasts and bluster were exhausting.

Now Bridget is an academic in her 40s. She sees her mother once a year for a shared birthday dinner, they text occasionally about Mad Men and Elena Ferrante to feign a shared interest, and they have settled into a strained peace. But when Helen makes it clear that she wants more, it seems Bridget’s childhood struggle will have to be replayed. And as it becomes clear that her mother’s life might end sooner than she thinks, Bridget struggles to know what forgiveness entails – and whether it’s possible to find meaning in a vanishing past and a relationship that never was.

I Am a Girl from Africa by Elizabeth Nyamayaro When severe draught hit her village in Zimbabwe, eight-yearold Elizabeth had no idea that this moment of devastation would come to define her life purpose.

Unable to move from hunger, she encountered a United Nations aid worker who gave her a bowl of warm porridge and saved her life. This transformative moment inspired Elizabeth to become a humanitarian, and she vowed to dedicate her life to giving back to her community, her continent and the world.

Grounded by the African concept of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – I Am a Girl from Africa charts Elizabeth’s quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London and beyond, where she eventually became a senior advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world’s largest global solidarity movements for gender equality.

The High House by Jessie Greengrass Francesca is Caro’s stepmother, and Pauly’s mother. A scientist, she can see what is going to happen.

The high house was once her holiday home. Now looked after by locals Grandy and Sally, she has turned it into an ark, for when the time comes. The mill powers the generator, the orchard is carefully pruned, the greenhouse has all its glass intact. Almost a family, but not quite, they plant, store seed, and watch the weather carefully.

Another stunning novel by Jessie Greengrass – author of the Women’s Prize For Fictionshortlisted Sight – The High House explores the extraordinary and the everyday, how we get used to change that once seemed unthinkable, how we place the needs of our families against the needs of others – and who, if we had to, we would save.

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev

by Dawnie Walton Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, a Black punk artist before her time.

Despite her unconventional looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/ songwriter Neville Charles discovers her one night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together. In early 70s New York, just as she’s finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal’s bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially Black women, who dare to speak their truth.

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Holidays & Travel

It has been a long road

for the travel industry and there is light at the end of the tunnel. For a year now the administration in our field has been enormous, this is now starting to slow down but cancel & re booking/refunding is still happening but in smaller numbers. Booking conditions have also become more flexible to ease the situation plus with many tour operators taking smaller deposits this is also an extra benefit. For example when the deposit is £49 instead of the usual £250 for a Titan Tour some regular travellers are having a field day and booking several to make up for lost time.

Wendy Wu is another operator who normally collect £350 and are offering deposits of £99. Tour Operators are out to fill their tours well in advance so don’t sit back and wait you need to get yourself booked before you miss out.

Anyone who works in the travel industry is having a lean time so don’t forget that we travel agents have access to many hotels and self catering properties in the UK and often can make personal recommendations rather than you looking for a needle in a haystack. Next time you are ready to book do remember to get in touch.

I have been finding it easier this past week to catch up with hoteliers & attractions we are due to visit. They are all preparing for re opening in the next couple of weeks albeit with extra rules in place.

One question I keep being asked is about face masks when travelling, when seated why not consider wearing a face shield if you find a mask over powering?

Hotels in general will take your temperature on arrival, your room will have been sanitised before arrival and in many properties no one will enter your room other than yourselves whilst you are in residence.

Clean linen, toiletries & tea/coffee etc can be collected from the reception. I think we can all live with this it will just be nice to enjoy different scenery and pick from a menu and sitting in a restaurant rather than within my own home.

It is great to see our gardens become alive with colour once more and many of the gardens we visit are so needing our custom.

Whilst closed and not earning income they still have incurred huge costs working the land to ensure that everything is pristine for when you can visit. Barnsdale is a favourite of mine they have a selection of exhibition gardens which offer excellent ideas for creating at home along with a large formal garden to stroll around. As they do not sell essential goods they have been closed.

I was doubtful if the Royal Palaces & gardens would re open this year but I am delighted to say they are and I secured tickets this week for a tour to Highgrove this July.

I feel it is now time to dust off those suitcases and prepare for packing. I hope you have saved your small bottles for toiletries? I never carry huge amounts but just enough for the holiday. Why carry a full tube of toothpaste when a part one will do? You will also be amazed how much space and weight you can save in your suitcase. I always have my holiday necessities ready to go and top them up on my return so they are ready for off once again. This saves any last minute panic of were did I put it? Packing cells are also handy for keeping everything easy to find in your luggage.

If you are planning on touring this year don’t throw your well used clean underwear away, take these garments on your holiday and instead of popping dirty attire in your case with your clean items pop them in the bin. This will also leave you extra room on your return for those little purchases you cannot resist whilst away.

If you have not thought about a holiday yet why not write a list of places you would like to see and experience at some time in the future. This can be anything from the Lilly ponds at Burnby Hall to travelling around the world in 80 days it does not have to be far flung to be on your list. I am sure you will have a lot of pleasure just planning a day, short break or longer holiday and seeing the list go down.

Ever wanted to sail a tall ship then why not take the helm on the new tall ship Golden Horizon this summer? It is a unique opportunity to sail around the UK from large ports to discover small islands and hidden treasures around our coastline.

The Northern Lights seem to be a popular on the list, these again are away from the crowds which is perfect at the moment. We have short breaks by air staying right on the line of the Aurora Borealis flying direct from Humberside and many other UK airports. A non flying option would be “Northern Lights in eight nights” a cruise which sails from Newcastle there are other options available too many to list.

At Marion Owen Travel we offer a full portfolio of holidays by all modes of transport so don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us organise your next life enriching adventure where ever in the world it may be. Our office is open now part time to visitors but we are avialable via the telephone everyday as normal. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Hull City Column by Woody Mellor

Going up as Champions!

At the end of last year’s disastrous campaign Hull City fans were very, very angry with the club, the players and Grant McCann. We were going down into the lower divisions once again and fans of a certain age knew that this often lead down the bottom of the entire league structure and financial crisis such as the receivership era of the early eighties and the decade of crisis during the nineties. Little did we expect that Hull City with Grant McCann in charge would win the title and unlike clubs such as Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth or Leeds we would escape within 44 games.

One thing which you could say about the season is that the sales of Jarrod Bowen and Harry Maguire could have contributed to our success. The sale of Bowen was one of the major contributions to the relegation but transfer instalments may have provided valuable income to keep the club going, fund some of the summer signings and the January loan signings.

Most clubs in this division have struggled to survive during the pandemic and few strengthened their squads during the past year.

Survival was paramount before some EFL funding came out to clubs to keep them solvent. Hull City will have received some of these payments besides the extra transfer instalments and it allowed them to keep players such as Honeyman. Magennis and Burke for the season, though on reduced salaries, sign Coyle and Docherty and loan signings and loan fees for Whyte and Crowley from Championship clubs.

There was a salary cap imposed at the beginning of the season but this was cancelled by Christmas and thankfully City didn’t break the limits and could add extra quality in the new year.

Hull City are currently five points clear of Peterborough on 89 points but bizarrely they could have reached 100 points with better finishing. It’s strange that they are one of the top scorers in England yet finishing cost so many points over the season. Only three months ago many fans felt that promotion was being frittered away after a win-less run and so many dropped points after failing to take multiple opportunities in some games. Despite this the three main forwards have around 55 goals between them and Josh Magennis has 19 after scoring in nearly every game for the past month!

We do have to congratulate Grant McCann. We didn’t expect him to do this and Many wanted him out at the end of the relegation season and in February when it appeared that opponents had got the measure of both him and Hull City but we have won promotion on the back of a 14 match unbeaten run. Most of our rivals fell by the wayside at the crucial time especially Sunderland who appeared to have one hand on the trophy by mid-April then bottled it at the end. Maybe they will win the play off’s though it would be nice

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for Blackpool fans if they achieved a further promotion after the years of strife they have had under their owners since their Premier League promotion many years ago.

The next question is how they will fare next season? We have the basis of decent squad for next season but some of these players struggled in previous campaigns.

Hopefully they will return with more experience and confidence.

Young players such as Greaves and Keane Lewis-Potter have further opportunities to develop their careers at a higher standard and others such as Docherty and Coyle have opportunities to show they do well at this level. They will need further strengthening not least to build up the squad as the team was built around George Honeyman and they can’t be carried by a small handful of players next year and Honeyman himself

made little impression during the relegation season. City will return with a young enthusiastic squad but they will need some experienced players to join the squad for next years challenge as many promoted sides struggle to cope at championship level. Our initial ambition for next year is just to survive and re-establish as a Championship club.

Needless to say rumours have once again emerged of a possible takeover. This would be the perfect time for the Allams to move away.

The club enters the Championship with a new squad but it would require investment to take them further. Would someone wish to invest on a club with lowish debts compared to bigger rivals and doesn’t have a transfer embargo.

Many Championship clubs are probably struggling at the moment not least they have had to finance £20 million + wage bills without gate income for a year.

Who knows? Maybe things may change or its back to the Championship with the aim of surviving and selling off some of the star players when they make an impression on the bigger stage.

We will see what next season brings but congratulations to Hull City AFC. That is the first title since 1966. We have seen so much since the stadium was built but few of us have seen them actually win a title.

Further Education

NEW SPORT PROVISON AT Bishop Burton College and University Centre are pleased to announce exciting developments for their Sport provision.

COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES: The BTEC Level 3 Sport course now has 3 career focused pathways so students can gain additional skills and industry recognised qualifications to help give them an advantage upon completion of their course.

The 3 career pathways will be delivered through bespoke Employability Sessions which will be available to all students in the following areas; • Coaching / Teaching • Fitness Industries • Physiotherapy / Sports Rehabilitation.

Working in partnership with leading industry experts such as Active IQ and 1st4Sport, the Employability Sessions will see the students develop the fundamental knowledge needed for their chosen career path, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to enter into employment or to progress into higher education.

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NEW FACILITY: From September 2021, we will deliver a brand new 3-year BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation programme* which has been specifically designed to give students the knowledge, understanding, practical skills and applied experience to begin a sports therapy-based career, immediately upon completion.

Exciting development work is underway for a new dedicated Sport and Exercise Facility on campus.

Bishop Burton are creating a dedicated Sport and Exercise Facility complete with the development of a sport and exercise physiology testing laboratory, multi-station therapy clinic and a strength and conditioning / rehabilitation suite, all of which will be integral to teaching, learning and gaining experience.

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12 Reasons Why Gardening Is So Good for You

Many people take pride in their gardens. But with that comes health benefits. So, what are the 12 reasons why gardening is good for you?

1. Reduced Risk of Stroke According to The British Medical Journal gardening can help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

When looking at the age group 60+ gardening can help prolong life by up to as much as 30%.

2. Burns Calories Gardening can be a hard workout, depending on what you do and for how long. A simple 1 hour of gardening could help you to burn up to 330 calories. Also, if you garden for three to four hours, you could easily burn as many calories as you would from one hour in the gym. This can be accomplished through basic gardening tasks, such as raking leaves, mowing the lawn or trimming hedges.

30-45 minutes of gardening for three to five times per week could be a perfect solution for those not wanting to visit the gym, making gardening an ideal exercise for those who prefer low-intensity workouts.

3. Stress Relief Gardening as a form of exercise can be good for you as it helps to release endorphins, the hormone that helps to make people feel satisfied and relaxed. Furthermore, being outside in direct contact with the sunlight could help improve your mood. Similar to that of Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type

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of depression that occurs during the winter months where sunlight is restricted.

Experts have shown that the level of a stress hormone in your brain called cortisol could be reduced through gardening. High levels of cortisol in the brain affects a person’s memory and learning.

4. Improved Immune System Also, another advantage of the sun is that it can help you absorb plenty of vitamin D. In short, Vitamin D can help your body to absorb calcium, which in turn, can help keep your bones strong and your immune system healthy. Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread problem across the UK, and studies show that 1 in 5 Brits lacks this nutrient in their systems.

5. Responsibility Gardening activities provide purpose and a sense of worth.

Having a living thing to care for, such as the plants in your garden, gives us a sense of responsibility.

It could be highly beneficial for people suffering from mental health issues as it can be a simple activity to keep them busy and occupied.

6. Live in the Moment Being outside in your garden and experiencing the change of seasons as and when they happen

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can help you feel connected to the world. This is like sitting in an office all day with only a glimpse out of a window can make time go quickly before you know it it’ll be New Year’s Eve again. Therefore spending the time outside and experiencing the flowers as they bloom can be a great way to keep track of time.

7. Free Anger Therapy If you have experienced a bad day simply grabbing a shovel and doing some heavy digging or drastic pruning could be a great way to rid of your built up of negative feelings. Furthermore, destroying unwanted brambles and weeds is a convenient way to exert anger as if you don’t destroy them they may soon take over your garden!

8. Sensory Spending time in the garden is a great way to enhance your sensory system. With all the different smells, colours and textures of plants around you can easily make the most of your body’s abilities. This could be particularly valuable for young children who are learning about the different senses they have.

healthier eating habit! Once you start consuming a nutritious diet, you’re laying the foundation for better health in the future.

10. Decreases Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that can weaken bones and therefore increases the likelihood of a broken bone. Therefore, by regularly gardening you will take part in repetitive tasks that can ensure all the major muscle groups are getting a good workout. This can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis.

11. Reduced Risk of Dementia There has been research that suggests engaging in physical activity such as gardening can help lower the risk of developing dementia. For instance, one study following a group of people in their 60s and 70s for 16 years found that those who gardened regularly had between a 36% – 47% lower risk of developing dementia compared to non-gardeners.

9. Growing Fruit and Vegetables Growing fruit and vegetables in your garden can be good for you as you can include your products in your diet. Apples, tomatoes, carrots, in your garden, could all help you reach your daily five a day.

12. An Altered State of Consciousness Gardening can help you enter the ‘zone’. This can also be known as an altered state of consciousness where you enter a magical and spiritual place where you can experience the best of who you are. Similar to what an athlete will enter before and during a competition, or the mood you enter during yoga or meditation.

Imagine seeing your garden bloom with fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs - it will surely serve as a motivation for you to pursue a

No longer does gardening need to be seen as a chore, but rather an investment into your health and well-being.

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Jobs to do in May

Deal with apple sawfly and capsid bug and prevent blossom wilt if it struck last year.

Sowing and planting:

Put up codling moth traps in apple trees.

Plant out alpine strawberry seedlings sown in early spring.

Look out for spur blight, cane spot and cane blight on raspberries, blackberries and hybrid berries.

Fruit

Sow outdoor melons in a heated propagator.

Put bird protection in place for all soft fruit.

Vegetables

Sow French beans, runner beans, squash, cucumbers and pumpkin seeds directly into prepared beds outside. Be alert to late frosts (for which a covering of horticultural fleece should provide sufficient protection).

Sow sweet corn outside in blocks, at least 45cm (18in) spacing, with two seeds per hole. The strongest seedling can be selected later.

Sow cauliflowers and purple sprouting broccoli for harvesting next winter.

Deal with raspberry leaf and bud mite and raspberry rust from now on.

Brussels sprouts for next winter should now be ready for transplanting after early or midspring sowing.

Plant out artichokes that were previously sown under cover.

Self-blanching celery can also be planted out towards the end of the month.

Keep on top of weed control and continue through to summer. Fruit Pull off suckers appearing around the base of fruit trees.

General care Fruit

Pull off suckers appearing around the base of fruit trees.

Ridge cucumbers can be sown indoors now, for planting out in early June.

Liquid feed fruit trees growing in pots with a balanced feed every fortnight.

Pruning and training:

Deblossom strawberry runners planted since September.

Witloof chicory can be sown this month, to have some ready for forcing next winter. Sow in drills directly outside.

Remove wayward shoots on fan-trained trees and tie in better placed ones.

Water blueberries, cranberries and lingonberries when needed with rainwater, but use tap water when butts are empty.

After all risk of frost has passed, plant out tomatoes, courgettes and pumpkins that were previously sown under cover.

Thin gooseberries if you want large fruit.

Other young plants can be planted out once conditions are suitable, and once they’ve been hardened off (acclimatised to the colder outdoor conditions) for 10 to 14 days.

Keep an eye out for asparagus beetles, and pick them off by hand.

Try sowing some unusual vegetables such as kohl rabi (like a large white above-ground turnip), scorzonera and salsify.

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Thin out crowded raspberry shoots.

Problems

Watch for the small holes flea beetles make on brassica seedlings.

Water plants well to help them continue growing despite the pest damage.

Protect carrots with insect-proof mesh to prevent carrot root fly.

Slugs pose a threat, and slug controls are necessary now, as always.

Protect brassicas and peas from pigeons.

Pick yellowing leaves off brassicas promptly, to prevent spread of grey mould and brassica downy mildew.

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Take softwood cuttings of kiwifruit.

Remove any winter protection from figs and carry out pruning.

Move growing-bags into the greenhouse to warm up two weeks before planting indoor melons, and water well two days before planting.

Gently run your hand over indoor grape vine flowers to pollinate.

Make sure fruit isn’t drought stressed, especially those in containers, against a wall or newly planted.

Make sure bees can access caged and cloched fruit flowers to ensure pollination.

Keep a check on late frost forecasts and protect blossom as necessary.

Vegetables

Earth up potatoes when the shoots are 23cm (9in) high, in order to prevent the new tubers going green. Earthing-up is the drawing up of soil around the stems of the plants, leaving just 5cm (2in) of shoot uncovered so that the plant has enough foliage to continue growing.

Start to remove sideshoots from cordon tomatoes as you see them.

The sideshoots develop in the leaf axils (i.e. between the stem and leaf ), and if allowed to develop will sap the energy of the plant and reduce the quality of the yield.

Strings stretched along the tops of broad bean plants can support them, and prevent them flopping once pods develop.

Peas need staking with pea sticks, netting, or pruned twigs from the garden.

Top tips

After all risk of frost has passed this month, plant out tomatoes, courgettes and pumpkins that were previously sown under cover. Other young plants can be planted out once conditions are suitable, and once they’ve been hardened off.

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

HOW ARE YOU DOING?

Now that restrictions are easing, I wanted to check in with you all to see how you’re doing. Have you gone shopping yet (and I don’t mean the supermarket), did you go straight out to the pub, have you had a meal out or have you been away for a weekend staycation somewhere? Or are you taking your time to ease yourself back in? There’s no right or wrong way to approach it as long as you’re still remembering your masks, washing your hands and socially distancing. The sunshine is certainly helping (I hope it’s sunny when you’re reading this!) There really does seem to be an air of optimism this time round though, doesn’t there? I’ve had my first Covid jab and looking forward to my second one in June. Onwards and upwards, as the saying goes!

HAIR CUT….FINALLY!

Well, thank goodness for that! I feel so much lighter and I can actually see. My fringe was below my nose and I had this side sweep thing going on that wasn’t a good look, I can tell you! Maybe if we were back in the 1970s! And, of course, shorter hair is quicker to dry so it also helps speed up my morning routine! An added bonus! Have you managed to get an appointment yet?

BACK TO THE …..70’s

Talking about the 1970s, they are making a comeback in terms of fashion. I was looking for a pair of jeans for my daughter last week - and flares are back, as are something called ‘puddle’ trousers. Basically, for those of you who don’t know, puddle trousers are exactly what they sound like - long, baggy trousers that puddle around your ankles. Never having been a fashionista, I think they need hemming!!!! Yes, I know I sound like my mother! I’d be interested to find out how many people trip over them, though! Just saying!

And finally, let’s enjoy our new-found freedom as restrictions continue to lift!

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