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Hello Readers,

Welcome to this months edition of HULLMAG. We have another packed magazine for you to enjoy and hopefully keep you entertained and informed.

Please do support the businesses that advertise with us they do rely on you using them and it is great for our local economy.

We have a great competition for all you speed merchants and petrol heads on page 4 - where you can win a pair of tickets to see Fast & Furious Live at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield.

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Interior Trends 2018

All the regular feature are in the magazine too - including gardening, Food and Drink, Roy Woodcock’s Wine column, Motoring, Fiona Dwyer’s Food For Thought column, Travel with Marion Owen and the House & Home feature too.

This month we also have our Spring Weddings Feature that is packed with information and advertisers that will be of use to soon-to-be brides and grooms. I can highly recommend the Beverley Minster Wedding Fair on Saturday 3rd March as a must-go-to event for anyone who is planning to tie the knot in the next 12 months.

It is the best wedding fair in East Yorkshire. I know that when I got married five years ago I found all my needs were met by the professional exhibitors at this event.

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We are always looking for contributions from local people so if you have a story or you are ablle to write a column please do get in touch with us for next years magazine.

We are also looking for local photographers to submit images of Hull and the surrounding area for inclusion in the magazine too.

Until the next edition take care and enjoy yourselves.

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Win Tickets to see: Fast & Furious Live House & Home Interior Trends for 2018 Buying a First Home Local News: Wooly Zoo Free Lifesaving Skills Motoring: Diesel Cars Eating Too Quickly Spring Weddings Feature Wedding Photographers Should A Bride Speak?

The Groom’s Speech Crossword & Sudoku Pets: Obesity Local News: Ruth Badger on Hull Short Story Winner Travel: China 3 Roy Woodcock’s World of Wine Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Health: Dementia News Gardening: Jobs to do in February Lifestyle: Choosing Vintage Fiona’s Food for Thought Useful Numbers

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Competition extensive auditions, have been whittled down to the ultimate elite team who have started a rigorous 4-month training camp in preparation for the world tour.

They will be joined by some of the world’s leading parkour athletes resulting in a truly global cast who will be performing incredible stunts and never-before-seen live action.

The cast includes stunt drivers from all over the UK and Northern Ireland.

FAST & FURIOUS LIVE at The FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th April 2018 Fast & Furious Live is coming to Sheffield for four performances at the FlyDSA Arena from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th April 2018.

Universal Brand Development, Fast Live Productions and tour producers Live Nation Entertainment have announced that Fast & Furious Live will premiere in London at the world famous O2 on 19 January 2018 before heading out across the UK as part of the first leg of the global arena tour. The action and excitement from one of the most popular and enduring film series of all-time will come to life in this ground-breaking live-arena tour.

Creative director and executive producer, Fast & Furious Live,

Rowland French said: “It’s been years in the making, and we are beyond excited to finally show fellow fans what we have been creating in order to bring Fast & Furious Live to the global stage.

With this mix of extraordinary stunts, special effects, cutting-edge 3D-projection mapping – as well as drivers pushing their own limits — every performance will create an unforgettable experience for the live audience. Twenty-three cities across 14 countries is just the beginning for Fast & Furious Live.”

The adrenaline-fueled, twohour show is set to be the most spectacular live arena production ever produced, featuring precision performance driving and newly created physics-defying stunts.

Using favourite cars and locations that criss-cross the globe along with key scenes from the film series – created via state-of-the-art

3D projection mapping – fans will be transported straight into this immersive extension of the Fast & Furious movies.

“Fast & Furious Live will allow audiences worldwide to experience the extreme action sequences from the franchise through an authentic live experience,” said Vince Klaseus, President, Universal Brand Development. “With this live show, we are redefining fan access and bringing audiences closer than ever to their favourite movie moments.”

Audiences will feel the heat from flaming exhausts and marvel at vehicular acrobatics as scene after scene unfolds enhanced by the most advanced digital projection technology imaginable. Featuring several original cars from the films, as well as exact replicas of fan favourites — from Dom’s legendary Dodge Charger to the flip car from Fast & Furious 6, Fast & Furious Live will evoke some of the boldest moments from the franchise.

Thousands of the world’s best stunt performers and drivers applied for the opportunity to join the production and, following

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Executive President Touring International Music, Live Nation, Phil Bowdery said: “As the world’s largest live-entertainment company, we have been part of many incredible shows, but we are especially thrilled to be working on Fast & Furious Live, which will offer fans a spectacle on an unprecedented scale.”

Tickets for Fast & Furious Live at FlyDSA Arena are on general sale now. Tickets booked online at www.flydsaarena.co.uk or via the ticket hotline on 0114 256 56 56 are priced £85.50, £68.70, £57.50, £46.30, £40.70 (including booking fee). Tickets booked in person at the Arena box office are priced £80.25, £69.75, £54, £43.50, £38.25 (including booking fee)

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The top interior trends for 2018

Terrazzo

Cool in the ‘70s, uncool in the ‘90s, cool in 2018. Yes, Terrazzo is back. The colourful floor tiles add an incredible edge to any room and if you can’t stretch to the painfully beautiful marble Terrazzo tiles from Max Lamb, expect lots of more affordable options to appear on the market over the coming months as designers open their arms to the composite stone once again.

Not a marble ledge or millenial pink wall in sight, this year, it’s more about understated tones with splashes of bright, luxurious textures and outdoor decorations.

Textures

2018 is going to be the year of leather and velvet. Velvet is billed to be the fabric of choice for statement soft furnishing (yes, this may really be the year to finally invest in that forest green Chesterfield). As for leather,

it’s all about bedrooms - think upholstered headboards and quilted chairs.

Pattern Plants

It may have seemed like house plants were in their hey day most of last year but they’re not going anywhere. This year,

however, they’ll be patterned.

According to Pinterest searches for “pattern plants” is up 533 per cent. With vibrant designs and colours, they may just be the cheapest way to give your room a new lease of life.

Statement Ceilings

Forget statement walls and look to the ceiling. Searches for “statement ceilings” are up by 310 per cent this year on Pinterest and we can see why.

An inventive way to transform a room from the top down people are keeping the walls one colour but then wallpapering, tiling, decorating or painting the ceiling to make it the standout feature of the room.

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House & Home as just inside - statement doors are on the up. Searches on Pinterest for “colourful doors” have increased by 121 per cent this year alone. Whether the doors painted with neon hues, framed by decadent bay trees or has a message mat in front of it - people aren’t skimping on outdoors decadence.

Earthy Neutrals

Sage is slated to be the new neutral. Replacing the likes of pure white, beige and stone - the muted green with grey undertones is certainly more bold than others but it’s an approachable colour. Paired with woods and a cream colour palette, the green will soften and warm up any space. Other pastels that are tipped to be hot include soft mustards, jades and olives.

Brights

Yes, there are new neutrals but bold pigments are still set to be hot this year. HullMag predicts

The New Metallics

Instead of rose and yellow gold, more industrial shades of metal are expected to become the prominent choice. From brass to nickel - less high shine materials will add a more organic element to your space.

an abundance of burnt orange and greens - including forest and cactus green - as well as peacock blue, Bordeaux and tomato reds with ochre.

Dark woods

The Scandi trend that seems to have reigned for, well, forever may have taught us to select bleached woods and indiscreet furniture but this year, we’re going bolder. Expect to see the likes of dark oak, mahogany and textured walnut pieces adding a new depth to a room.

Show-stopping doors

Time to stop thinking of interiors

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Whilst Taylors Estate Agents is a new, vibrant brand within the local property sector, its directors, Chris Hall and Gemma Bolder are no strangers to the property market having over 30 years combined experience within the industry.

Over the years both Chris and Gemma have felt that if they had a sales arm to the business they could offer a bespoke and tailormade service to suit their customers’ needs, and so… Taylors Estate Agents was born.

Director Chris Hall already owns an established letting agency – JKT Property, which is also based in Sutton, and has always wanted to add a ‘sales arm’ to the business.

With this in mind he and Gemma developed Taylors Estate Agents.

So like most estate agents in the region they can promote your home far and wide on internet sites such as “Right Move’ etc. However, they can also offer you advice on how to present your home in order to achieve a quick sale at the very best price, professional pictures to promote your property, trusted financial partners for advice and conveyancing and the full support of the small but dedicated family team to ensure everything Graduating from the University of Hull in 2002 with a runs smoothly and the added benefit that both Business Studies degree, and with a keen directors are ‘hands on’ and available, should interest in the property market (he bought “We are you need to speak to them. his first buy to let property at the age of 19) committed to Chris was keen to set up his own business ensuring that your and JKT property was born. Over the years it “We believe in a culture of honesty, trust and property will be seen in transparency, which underpins everything we has grown organically into one of the areas all the right places leading residential letting agents. During this do. JKT Property was built much the same way whilst also achieving time Chris has gained an extensive knowledge and is now going into its 16th year of business,” the best possible of the local property market. says Chris.

market price.”

Fellow director Gemma Bolder graduated from university with a BSc (hons) degree and started her career in the pharmaceutical industry in Derby, moving on to project management for Westfield Shopping Towns Ltd. As a private landlord herself, and having a keen interest in the property market, when she moved back to the East Riding in 2012 she started work at JKT.

Taylors make selling your home easy and stress free, with a fixed fee, so sellers know exactly how much it will cost them and are so confident that they can sell your home for you that they also offer a ‘No sale, no fee’.

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Buying a first home: do today’s millennials really have it tougher?

The housing woes of the younger generation are well documented.

Millennials in particular or so it is claimed - have suffered a double blow of spiralling house prices and stagnant wages.

Prevented from saving thanks to high rents and other living costs, those who can get on the ladder are increasingly reliant on the “bank of mum and dad” - the generosity and wealth of their parents.

What do the facts say?

Data provided by Savills, the estate agents, paints a detailed picture of the situation facing those looking to climb the first rung of the housing ladder across the decades.

1. More money is spent on deposits than ever...

The figures clearly show that first-time buyers today are forking out more for their deposits – both in monetary terms and as a proportion of overall salary - than previous generations.

The average deposit paid by those taking their first steps onto the ladder in 1977 was £1,094. This had doubled to £2,200 by 1997 but has soared in the past 20 years, hitting £25,867 last year.

Deposits remained low between 1977 and 1997, despite rising house prices, due to the “relaxation” of Britain’s mortgage market, according to Frances Clacy, of Savills.

The relaxed market allowed firsttime buyers to borrow far more and extend themselves further, keeping deposits low.

Perhaps more striking is the change in the percentage of annual salary spent on deposits by firsttime buyers. In 1997 a deposit

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would cost just 12pc of your salary; in 2017 it is nearly 65pc.

Ms Clacy said: “Since the credit crunch, it has become much, much more difficult for first time buyers to save enough money for a deposit and this has become the overriding affordability constraint.

“By contrast, ultra low interest rates have meant that the cost of servicing the mortgage has been much less of an issue, despite the almost complete dominance of capital repayment mortgages.”

meaning that interest payments as a percentage of income have actually reduced, while double-digit interest rates are a definite thing of the past.”

3. House prices have consistently increased...

2. ...but mortgages are much cheaper

It’s no secret that property has generated fantastic returns for owners over the past 20 years.

Land Registry figures only go back as far as 1995 but, since then, the average price of a property in Britain has quadrupled from £67,893 to £278,266.

Although there are signs that mortgage rates may be about to swing upwards, they have been at record lows for the best part of a decade.

This has put pressure on first-time buyers as a larger deposit and a larger mortgage will be needed at a time when there is also a squeeze on wages.

This is a glint of light for first-time buyers who, once they eventually get on the ladder, can at least be confident that their mortgage will be cheaper to service than that of their parents.

There is one positive aspect to house price growth for many of those looking to buy: their parents will be wealthier.

In 1977 buyers spent about 13pc of their salary on mortgage interest payments and by 1997, when rates were closer to 10pc, this had shot to one fifth. Today that figure is just 8pc.

Mark Harris, of SPF Private Clients, the brokers, said: “Despite the many difficulties of getting on the ladder, it’s not all bad news with cheap mortgage rates

Mr Harris said: “As a result of the growth in equity in their homes, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is increasingly being called upon to release some of this to help their children onto the housing ladder and even up the imbalance that has occurred.”

4. ... so first-time buyers are borrowing more In 1977, the average mortgage advance to a first-time buyer was

just £8,376. This has risen steadily in line with house price growth in the 40 years since, quadrupling by 1997 and hitting £136,736 last year.

Additionally, the average advance 40 years ago was just under twice (1.85x) average annual earnings.

Today that figure is 3.58, showing that first-time buyers are being forced to extend further and further.

5. There are huge regional differences Unsurprisingly there are stark regional differences, with first-time buyers in London and the south east facing a much steeper slope than their counterparts elsewhere.

The average mortgage advance in the capital was £263,687 last year, compared to £111,623 in the north west of England. This meant Londoners were borrowing more than four times their income.

Deposits too are eye-opening.

In London, the average deposit £95,469, a staggering 145pc of annual income. In the north west by contrast first-time buyers put down just under £20,000 – 55pc of income.

Ms Clacy said: “In London and parts of the South East, first time buyers have begun to hit up against the limits of mortgage regulation.

Stress testing of affordability has essentially capped the amount they can borrow relative to their income, leaving them with very high deposit requirements.”

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Local News

Woolly Zoo uncages crafty animals at Hull History Centre One of Hull’s most exotic historical attractions has been recreated – entirely from wool.

In 1861, the city’s hugely popular Spring Bank Zoological Gardens, which featured an impressive collection of animals including elephants, lions, tigers and polar bears, closed to the public.

Now, a century and a half later, Hull History Centre has recreated the lost attraction after staff and members of the public knitted and crocheted animals of all sizes, from a 6cm goat to a 6ft giraffe.

The Hull Woolly Zoo exhibition, at the centre in Worship Street, Hull, is open until Saturday 7 April. Entry is free. Visitors can pick up a free trial map to be guided around the centre in search of some animals that have escaped their enclosures.

And guests will be able to take home some of the animals as a

charity auction allows visitors to place bids on many of the crafty creations and own them for good when the exhibition closes.

Councillor Terry Geraghty, Hull City Council Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Tourism and Chair of Hull Culture & Leisure Limited, said: “Staff at the Hull History Centre, along with volunteers, have worked hard to create a magnificent attraction, which has already been viewed by a huge amount of people.

This exhibition is a fantastic way for visitors to learn about one of Hull’s most famous historical attractions.”

The centre is running a series of free events to accompany the exhibition.

On Wednesday 13 February, the centre’s Lunch Time Club talk, The Zoo on the Avenue, will explore the history of the gardens that inspired the exhibition. The event, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, will be hosted at the Maritime Museum.

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‘Our mission is to create a unique and innovative community where everyone has the skills to help save a life’ Lessons 4 Life deliver vital lifesaving skills in Primary and Secondary schools for free, our sessions will include practical first aid skills such as; CPR, using an AED, choking, wounds and bleeding and anaphylaxis.

These practical sessions will be accompanied by learning sessions linked to the National Curriculum Subject’s Maths, English and Science. There is no other training project of this kind in the UK delivered

by a combination of medically qualified and qualified teaching staff.

Allison Middlemas Company Director has many years’ experience working for Yorkshire Ambulance Service responding to 999 calls as well as working within schools in the Hull area.

Emma Devonshire Company Director has many years’ experience working in schools in the Hull and East Riding area, she specialises in ensuring education is accessible to pupils and parents of all abilities.

Lessons 4 Life sessions in schools are free, we are funded by company sponsorship, grant funding and income generated by teaching First Aid at Work courses to businesses.

Do you want your child to be able to help save a life?

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On Wednesday 7 March, an informal Knit and Natter session will be held from 10am to 1pm, to offer advice on help offered by the History Centre. And on Wednesday 28 March from 11am to 1.30pm, the centre will host a Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

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In 2010, Caroline Woodcock and Laura Kitney established Goldstar Gymnastics and launched from various sports centres. They have created a successful club that has now been a very popular addition to the sporting community in West Hull Villages, serving 12 primary schools for the last 7 years. The club had grown to such an extent that to

continue thriving, premises and more hours in the gym, with equipment to take the members and newcomers to a higher standard were an absolute must.

So in 2017, they secured a unit in Willerby, York Way, HU10 6HD that was the correct size, location and ceiling height to produce a purpose built centre.

Laura is an ex Great Britain athlete and has also coached gymnastics for the last 20 years having a Level 3 Club Coach qualification in general gymnastics. Caroline began coaching in 1995 and went on to hold the positions of Head Coach and Committee Chair.

Both Laura and Caroline have transferrable professional skills in addition to their gymnastics backgrounds, but more importantly, are committed to ensuring the well being of children and their development in sport!

“Due to the increased space at our new premises, we have also been able to offer additional activities. We now also offer trampoline and dance classes to individuals of all ages from preschool to adulthood. We also have a musical theatre group for children aged 5+ who meet on Tuesday evenings,” said Laura.

Additional services include half term holiday camps running Monday-Friday daily from 9.30-3.30 where children have the chance to participate in a range of activities throughout the day (including gymnastics, trampolining, dance, musical theatre, games, karate), catered and non-catered birthday parties, a full programme of adult active fitness classes (including yoga, dance-style fitness and personal training sessions) and the newly opened onsite crèche where you can leave your little ones in the safe knowledge that they are being entertained and looked after by fully qualified, DBS checked staff.

Additional facilities include The Grind coffee shop offering a range hot and cold food and a variety of beverages with a Perspex viewing area so you can watch your children whilst relaxing with a coffee, Male and female changing rooms and shower facilities.

Our USP is that we very much offer ‘fitness and fun for the whole family’. Goldstar Active is a place where members of the whole family can attend together and participate simultaneously in different activities of their choice. This also includes adults who can train whilst their children are enjoying their own activities or are cared for in the crèche.

In September 2018 they are launching Rising Stars Nursery and Preschool and will be offering full time and part time childcare for children aged 6 weeks-4 years led by a fully qualified and DBS checked Early Years Foundation Team.

A healthy vegetable-packed home cooked menu will be available and prepared fresh daily to assist with providing children with the best possible start in life.

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Motoring

UK diesel car sales plunge in January Sales of diesel cars have continued to drop significantly, with the first figures of 2018 showing a 25% fall from last January.

Overall, the UK’s new car market declined by 6.3% in January with 163,615 cars leaving showrooms.

It follows a downward trend that started last April after years of record growth.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the decline in diesel sales was concerning, although dealers said the figures were “an expected correction”.

Sales of petrol cars rose by 8% as consumers switched away from diesel, sending market share down to 36% of new vehicles, as the extent of the air pollution crisishas become evident and government raised tax on vehicles not meeting the latest emissions standards.

Electric and other alternative fuel vehicles continued to expand their sales rapidly, albeit from a small base, with just more than 9,000 sold in January. Sales of SUVs also rose by 6.6%.

Business purchases of vehicles fell by almost 30%, possibly affected by tax changes in the budget.

British factories are still largely invested in diesel technology that had been backed by government for greater fuel efficiency, before the extent of rigged emission tests and urban air pollution became clear.

Last year, more than two in five of the cars leaving British production

lines were diesels, as well as more than 1m engines, which the SMMT said directly supported about 3,350 jobs.

The SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes, said: “Given fleet renewal is the fastest way to improve air quality and reduce CO2, we need government policy to encourage take-up of the latest advanced low-emission diesels as, for many drivers, they remain the right choice economically and environmentally.”

The director of the National Franchised Dealers Association, Sue Robinson, said: “The sector performed exceptionally well in the first quarter of 2017, meaning the decline reflects an expected market correction.

An even more overt message was the penalising of new generation Euro-6 engines which were rounded on for not complying with the Real Driving Emissions Step 2 (RDE2) standards, even though they don’t currently exist and will not be mandatory on new cars until 2021.

This was a particularly bizarre move, worthy of Kafka, but by moving all diesels that do not comply with RDE2 (and that is currently all diesels) into a higher VED band from April 2018, the government has made a statement of intent; it might only equate to an extra £20 in the first year of registration but can be seen as an indicator of how diesel will be treated in the future.

Further down the line, the

government has pledged to outlaw the sale of all new purely diesel or petrol cars from 2040.

So, should I still consider buying a diesel car?

If it’s a new car and your annual mileage covers a lot of long journeys, then yes. It will be fitted with the latest Euro-6 type engine and will be high on fuel economy and low on emissions. If you are buying used then factor in that models registered before September 2015 may have older generation Euro-5 engines which, at some stage in the future, are likely to be the next to be scrutinised by the government and local authorities.

“Franchised dealers continue to see a buoyant market on the used car side.”

The government’s stance on diesel cars?

From 6 April 2018, all company car drivers running diesels will see the long-standing 3% benefit-in-kind supplement raised to 4%; a move that will penalise individuals for choosing diesel for its fuel efficiency and therefore make it less attractive amongst some user-choosers; even though for high mileage drivers it is the only option.

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Health

Is eating too quickly bad for your health?

Gulping down breakfast or lunch has long been thought unhealthy, but is there any evidence that eating your food too fast causes real harm?

Do you savour mealtimes or do you wolf your food down? Eating at your desk or on the run can mean you can gulp down your breakfast or lunch in less than five minutes. And this means you are more likely to get obese or develop metabolic syndrome, both of which increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, says research presented at last week’sAmerican Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017.

The researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan followed up 642 men and 441 women over five years, identifying them as either slow, normal or fast eaters. They found that fast eaters were 11.6% more likely to have developed metabolic syndrome – defined as having any of three risk factors out of obesity (around the waistline), high blood pressure, high levels of bad fats (triglycerides) and high blood sugar after a period of fasting.

The solution

The link between eating quickly and becoming unhealthy has been known for a while. When you eat quickly, the body doesn’t get a chance to signal to the brain that you are getting full.

Receptors in the stomach that respond to being stretched by food, and the hormones that signal to the brain that partially digested food has made it to the small intestine, can take 15 to 20 minutes to kick in.

A study of more than 3,000 men and women in Japan (where studying the impact of speedy eating is popular) found that those who ate quickly and continued until they were full were three times more likely to be overweight than those who ate more slowly. Faster eaters may also get more acid reflux than slower ones – a study of 10 healthy people asked to eat a 690-calorie meal in either five or 30 minutes found that those who ate faster had 12.5 episodes of reflux compared with 8.5 in those who ate more slowly.

Another study, from China, found that people reduce their calorie intake by more than 10% if they chew their food 40 times compared with 15 times.

And a further study, in which 30 young women were given large plates of pasta and asked to eat quickly, showed that while they consumed 649 calories in nine minutes, this fell to 579 when they were told to chew the food up to 20 times.

Chewing more helps to digest your food – your saliva has enzymes that both lubricate and start digesting what you eat – and allows your taste buds to “notice” the meal. To eat more slowly, talk between mouthfuls (not during them), reduce your pace to match the slowest eater at the table and don’t wait to be starving before you get food. You can also sip water.

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Spring Weddings Feature

Choosing the right wedding photographer for you.

Booking your wedding photographer can be a real challenge, with so much to consider and seemingly a lot of choice. So, Jenni from Cluskey Smith Weddings has come to the rescue and answered the kind of questions we feel are most important to know when planning your big day.

In our experience though, many newly weds just don’t seem to have the time. So one of our key selling points is that we keep the photography and album separate, there’s no pressure to buy the album at the same time so it’s exactly the same price before, during or after the wedding

photographer nearby? Maybe consider looking for a female photographer or a partnership where one of the photographers is female. Would they fit in with the girls getting ready in the morning and would you feel comfortable them seeing you in your underwear?!

Seriously consider having two photographers rather than one, as they are able to capture shots from more than one angle and really help tell a story of your day through the images.

So many photographers are doing ‘too good to be true’ deals and the costs can really vary between different photographers.

What should brides and grooms be paying for good quality service and results?

As with everything, there are good and bad quality photographers (and a real range of service quality) at every level of the market. If, like us, you’re a stickler for good old fashioned quality service, firstly consider the little things - Do the photographers respond quickly via email? Are they willing to meet up with you before booking? After all you’re likely to be dealing with these people a lot in the run up to your day and also afterwards too!

Linked to this - can you imagine getting ready in front of your photographer or with your

Another good indication of ‘value for money’ is the quality of the products you’re shown – a

There are so many photographers out there and it can be really difficult for people to choose out of them all. Do you have any tips for brides and grooms to help them find the perfect one for them?

Ensure that, when you meet the photographer before booking, they show you examples of a full wedding from start to finish - picking out only the best images from each wedding doesn’t really give a true indication of their style or quality.

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wedding is hopefully a once-ina-lifetime, major event – do the albums and frames feel as though they would last a lifetime too?

Would you be proud to have your wedding album on display on your coffee table or show it to your grandchildren?

There is so much to consider from reportage to formal, which album design to opt for, how many hours to have the photographer there on the day, whether or not to have a pre wedding shoot - where do brides and grooms start!?

Finally, in your opinion, what do you think are the signs of a great quality wedding photographer?

A love of weddings, a passion for making people happy and a desire to provide only the best quality and service.

Ask yourself this question - Do you feel that your photographer would help keep you calm in the few minutes before you walk down the aisle?

We hope this has helped!

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Above all, make sure that you feel relaxed and at ease with your photographer(s). After all, the most important thing is that you enjoy every minute of your day - it’s the photographer’s job to record and capture just that.

Can you imagine having fun and a bit of a giggle with them? If you can, they’re more likely to bring out your ‘best side’ and create a much more natural look to your photography.

Think carefully about whether or not to go for an album. Over the past few years, some brides and grooms have opted to go for photographs on a USB in an attempt to lower the cost, thinking that they will then put an album together themselves.

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What, in your opinion should brides and grooms be looking for in particular when choosing their wedding photographer?

An obvious start is to find out what is included in the package and it’s useful to consider how important those aspects are to you. Is an album included in the price or do you have to pay separately? Have you seen the quality of the album? Are there any other elements added?

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THE FINAL SAY!

stress of having to think about giving a speech.

I’ve seen enough best men panic for weeks before the big day about the speech that they have to give, especially if they’re not a natural public speaker.

Should the bride break with wedding tradition and make a speech alongside the groom?

Gaynor Preston-Routeledge prefers to stay silent, but our Lindsay Adams is all for throwing the rule book out of the window.

When it comes to a wedding, there’s already enough pressure on the bride – she’s expected to plan the entire day, ensure everyone has a good time, look amazing and be the centre of attention.

Yes Yes, it’s tradition for the groom, father of the bride and best man to stand up and speak at a wedding, but why shouldn’t the bride get a say too? Chances are she’s the one who’s put months of hard work and passion into all the other aspects of the wedding day, so it only seems fair that she gets a chance to address her guests if she wants to. It’s all well and good looking pretty in a white dress, but most modern brides have plenty to say!

I’m getting married in July, and as one of the very few occasions in my life where I’ll be surrounded by all my favourite people, it feels important that I’m able to tell them all how lucky I feel to have them all there to celebrate with me.

My decision to make a speech at my wedding is partly down to the fact that my dad’s no longer around and my mum hates the idea of public speaking, but it would feel strange just to sit and hear people speaking about me without contributing.

Admittedly, the idea has raised a few eyebrows among older family members, but so has the concept of a civil ceremony

Heaping yet another expectation on her, of having to write and deliver some warm and witty words, is just too much. I also like the continuity of my father giving a speech, with a response from my husband. Yes, it means only men will be speaking that day, but really, when you think about it, lots of elements of weddings are pretty sexist: it’s all about the woman being handed over from one man (her father) to another (her husband).

and an ice-cream tricycle – weddings, like everything else, have to move with the times!

I can’t wait to stand up and tell all my guests just how thrilled I am to have spent one of the happiest days of my life with them, and, of course, to say publicly just how proud I am to have married my wonderful husband – bring on the applause!

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If you’re going to start worrying about equality in the speeches, you really need to review the whole ceremony!And to end on a practical note: there are already enough speeches to contend with without adding a bride’s to the mix.

In my everyday life I’m definitely not someone who believes that a woman’s place is keeping quiet in the home. But on my wedding day? I’m very happy to sit there and let the men hold the microphone.

There’s nothing worse than being a guest waiting patiently for your dinner, thinking it’s nearly there, only to find that the bride has popped up and is about to delay it by another 15 minutes.

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The Groom’s Speech Ah, the groom’s speech.

The source of anxiety and sweaty palms for many grooms, especially if you’re not used to speaking in public.

Traditionally, the brief for the groom’s speech is quite simple: thank the bridesmaids, thank your wife, your families and anyone else who helped put the day together, express your joy at marrying the love of your life, and then introduce the best man.

You can stick to this basic structure, or embellish it with some personal touches, but whatever you choose to include, we’ve put together our top twelve tips to help you make a speech that your guests will love, not cringe at.

1 Firstly, don’t make it too long.

Although people who betted on a long set of speeches may thank you, no-one else will. There’s nothing worse than seeing wedding guests get restless as a speech goes on and on… and on.

Ten minutes is an ideal length.

2 Starting with “my wife and I…” will always get a great reaction!

3 If your wife isn’t going to make her own speech, remember that you’re speaking for the two of you, so use ‘we’ where appropriate and make sure you ask her in advance what she’d like to be mentioned.

4 If your bride is making a speech (see our Last Word article opposite) go over your speeches together to make sure that you don’t overlap any material.

5 Remember that there will be older family members in the room, so keep out the smut. And chances are your best man will include enough for the both of you!

6 Everyone loves hearing about how a couple met, so a humorous yet sincere telling of how it happened for you is always a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

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7 Avoid just reading out a list of thank yous – inject a little personality into what you’re saying. Anecdotes always go down well and make it more interesting, although refer back to tip one and don’t make them too long.

9 Although you don’t have to memorise your speech off by heart, it will sound better if you don’t read it off a piece of paper.

Instead, write key points down on note cards as helpful prompts.

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8 This is your chance to tell your guests, and your new wife, just how you feel, so make sure you use the opportunity to say some sincere and heartfelt things.

10 If you do fumble or lose your way, it doesn’t matter. Your guests are the people who care the most about you, so they won’t mind if it’s not a slickest and the most

12 And finally, if the thought of giving a speech really is too hideous to contemplate, why not hand over duties entirely to your new wife?

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11 Your best man will be taking the opportunity of his speech to make fun of you, so get in a little jibe about him while you can!

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Obesity is also a health problem for our pets!

The cause of canine and feline obesity is due to many factors, however, genes, gut bacteria and inactivity all play a part.

Diet is the most important factor, especially if your pet is receiving human food. Did you know that a glass of milk is the calorie equivalent to 4 ½ hamburgers for a cat?

Did you know that up to 60% of cats and dogs are obese? (1). Just like in humans, there are lots of factors in the reasons for obesity and a long list of health problems that can occur as a result.

Diabetes, pancreatitis, joint and skin problems can all occur as a result of obesity in our pets. These conditions can be extremely painful and may

need managing for the rest of the patient’s life, so it is much better to try to stop them from occurring than reverse the changes.

If you are concerned that your pet is overweight please arrange a free of charge appointment with a veterinary nurse at one of the Kingston branches. It is important to seek professional advice when making a weight loss plan for your pet, to make sure they

receive all the minerals and protein they need, while eating a calorie restricted diet.

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Local News

One East Riding Man and His Dog Win East Riding Short Story Competition

The Apprentice star: Hull is UK’s best city for encouraging new entrepreneurs

An East Yorkshire man’s comic story about his dog has earned him the title of East Yorkshire Tale Spinner 2018.

A finalist on TV’s The Apprentice has said Hull is the UK’s best city for encouraging entrepreneurs to work with future businesspeople.

Retired community care worker Don Rhodes (below), 69, from Howden entered the county’s creative writing festival for the first time with New Tricks, a tale about his old Labrador, Ozzie, and their shared ageing issues.

In this competition, the writers read out their work to a live audience who then vote for the best. Don’s short story beat off competition from nine others by the audience in the final of Tale Spinners 2, held at East Riding Theatre in Beverley on Wednesday 31st January.

The Tale Spinners Competition attracted dozens of entries from writers across East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

Organised by Other Lives Productions - a Beverley- based theatre company - it featured heats at Beverley, Barton-uponHumber, Lund, Bishop Burton, Swanland and North Dalton throughout January. Don won the round at Bishop Burton Village Hall to secure his place in the final.

Don said: “It was great fun and a rare opportunity

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to put writers in front of a live audience where the reaction is pretty immediate. It made for a really good atmosphere and was nowhere near as terrifying as it might sound.”

As winner, Don, who has previously published a collection of short stories called Bugs in Amber in 2016, received a cheque for £100, a bottle of Prosecco, and his story recorded for broadcast on Beverley FM. The work is to be published in an anthology by Hammond House Publishing, the company behind the local arts and culture website, billboardtv.uk.

Of the 10 finalists, only one – Julie Barker from Elloughton, Brough – had made it through to the finals for the second successive year. She qualified at Swanland.

Co-organiser Neil King says: “We were very impressed by the quality of both the stories and the performers in the final and I am so glad we weren’t judging them. Congratulations to Don on his story.

“The idea of the competition came from an American idea of people gathering together to spin their yarns and this second year of the competition was our biggest yet.”

More details and video of the competition can be found at www.billboardtv.uk.

Ruth Badger, runner-up on the second series of the BBC reality show, is again urging budding tycoons from the city to pitch their winning ideas to her.

The well-known businesswoman, 39, created the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge nine years ago to give young people the opportunity to become involved in enterprise.

The competition is open to aspiring businesspeople aged 29 or under in Hull, the East Riding and the Scarborough and Ryedale areas of North Yorkshire. Entrants can put forward an idea for a new business, co-operative or community project, or an enterprising school or college project.

Ruth Badger said: “I am very passionate about enterprise and ensuring young people have the opportunity to engage in it.

“Out of all the cities and towns in the UK that I work with, I believe that Hull is the best at engaging real entrepreneurs and successful businesses in partnering up with future young entrepreneurs, and that is why I set up this competition in this area with Hull City Council and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank nine years ago.

“I want to encourage young people in Hull and the East Riding, Ryedale and Scarborough to come forward and grasp the opportunity to develop their idea on their own, especially if they need some extra confidence with financial resource and mentoring.”

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Education, the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and GH Events.

Prizes for each category are: • Primary school: up to £500 • Secondary school: up to £750 • Post-16/business idea for those aged 16 to 29: up to £1,000 Councillor Martin Mancey, portfolio holder for Economic Investment, Regeneration and Planning, said: “As a council, we have a real commitment to developing an enterprise culture amongst our young people through the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership, so that they in turn can grasp any future opportunities presented to them through the work they do.

“I am pleased that once again, Ruth has committed her support to this enterprise challenge and we look forward to working with the winners in the future as the micro-businesses that young people set up are certainly part of our economic future and I am delighted that the competition is now available to young people from outside Hull and will benefit from a competition that was started in Hull.”

The deadline for entries is June 20. To request an entry form, email charles.cracknell@hullcc. gov.uk or call 01482 613 489 or 07990 510 211.

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China -

the mysterious East…

Why is this such a fascinating country? So many reasons spring to mind but I am sure many that travel to China are curious! I have to admit I was. Everything is so different history, culture not to mention the language. Perhaps you will achieve learning a few phrases to speak whilst there but the chances of writing the words are somewhat not so easy. The fact we cannot read the language does not help if you are trying to find your way around, hence the majority of visitors enjoy an organised tour.

China offers you a holiday packed with many famous sights along with special treats – some you may not expect.

When I visited my most vivid memory is the hairs standing up on the back of my neck as I looked down onto the many rows and hundreds of Terracotta Warriors, the area is vast and each one is individually designed. How could no one have known of their existence? The site is huge and they know there are more to discover yet.

The Great Wall of China, can you imagine this huge project without modern tools!

This is a site no tour misses and you are usually given time to walk along a little way.

As you look out over the countryside it goes as far as your eyes can see, not straight but weaving its way up and down.

Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, Dynasty’s long ago standing beside newer history with the tomb of Man Mo. The Panda reserve at Chengdu is a great way to see these cared for bears in their real habitat.

Vibrant Shanghai, known as the Paris of the East, and Suzhan, the Venice of the East, provide another face to this country.

Food - do not worry if Chinese food is not your favourite although I recommend you try the real McCoy. Western food is readily available in hotels. Travelling between the different provinces also allows you to try a varied style and taste of the local cuisine.

Their lifestyles are changing, you do not see everyone wearing the blue overalls now but you will see the odd rickshaw mingling in the traffic with the peddler wearing a coolie hat.

You do need a visa to visit China and this can cost you up to £200 this is included in our recommended inclusive tours.

I have to say we have never had anyone return without tales, photographs and wonderful memories of this huge and diverse country.

If you wish to know more about China why not call in and have a chat with myself or Lynne. If you are free on Thursday 22nd February why not join our day outing to immerse yourself in to China including a visit to the Terracotta Warriors exhibition.

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Food & Drink

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World of Wine Veggie and Vegan Vino You may have noticed January was dubbed “Veganuary”; a relative new phenomenon (to me, any way) aimed at persuading people to try to live without meat, fish and other animal based food, such as dairy products, for a substantial period of time.

Now I guess I need to make it clear that I’m neither vegetarian nor vegan but it got me thinking about how those of you who are approach the whole subject of wine. After all, the majority of people are unaware that wine, although made from grapes, may have been made using animalderived products.

During the winemaking process, the liquid is filtered through substances called “fining agents.”

This process is used to remove protein, yeast, cloudiness, “off”

flavours and colourings, and other organic particles.

In previous decades, it was not unusual to use bulls’ blood for this procedure and although this was banned by the EU after the BSE crisis, a number of animal-derived products are still permitted for the production of wine.

Popular animal-derived fining agents include include blood and bone marrow, but also casein (milk protein), chitin (fibre from crustacean shells), egg albumen (derived from egg whites), fish oil, gelatin (protein from boiling animal parts), and isinglass (gelatin from fish bladder membranes).

Thankfully, for vegetarians and vegans, there are several common fining agents that are animalfriendly . . . carbon, bentonite clay, limestone, kaolin clay, plant casein, silica gel, and vegetable plaques are all suitable alternatives. But, and this can obviously pose problems, there is no obligation for winemakers to state whether they’ve used animal products on their labels. Which means that in many shops or restaurants you have no idea whether or not a

wine has been fined, or whether the fining agent was a veggiefriendly alternative.

Thankfully, with the rise in interest in the subject in recent years, more and more do. And there has been a corresponding increase in the number of clearly-labelled vegetarian and vegan wines.

Tesco, for example, say more than half of their own-label wines are suitable for vegetarians (the figure is lower for vegans), while more and more of the big supermarkets say whether a wine is vegetarian or vegan on its own-label products.

The Co-op probably leads the way on this and proudly claims to be the first food retailer in the UK to label allergen and ingredients on its wines. Talking to one of the Co-op’s wine team during the month I discovered they have been reacting positively to the trend and confidently predict a growing demand through 2018.

Simon Cairns, category trading manager for Co-op wines, said: “We are anticipating vegan wines to pick up momentum throughout 2018 following the growth in 2017, so we are challenging suppliers to make wines vegan, where they can without affecting the attributes of the liquid. We expect the number of vegan wines to continue to increase over the coming years.”

He said the Co-op has been working closely with winemakers globally to pioneer the use of vegan-friendly wine additives and now boasts 77 wines in its range

which have been filtered using non-animal based fining agents.

That could rise to 100 by the end of the year.

I’ve picked out a couple of Co-op wines this month amongst my best buys and teamed them with two more vegan and vegetarianfriendly wines from Waitrose.

Incidentally, the same situation applies to beer drinkers and I know of one London pub that markets itself as completely vegetarian. It was joined during January by another claiming to be that city’s first vegan pub, both in terms of its food and drink offerings.

The Spread Eagle in Hackney says it has rotating cask ales that are specially brewed without the addition of finings, “making them not only natural, but deliciously tasty and 100 per cent vegan”.

Locally, we’re blessed with two great family businesses, Roberts & Speight in Beverley, and House of Townend, at Melton, who both supply vegetarian and veganfriendly wines, with expert staff on hand to advise you.

Both also run regular wine tasting events and looking ahead, House of Townend in particular have some great evenings lined up at their Cellar Door outlet, many of which are already sold out or selling out fast.

Keep an eye out on their website (www.houseoftownend.com)

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Red Velvet Cake with dark chocolate and raspberries Hello my name is Giovanni and I am the owner of Figaro’s Italian Restaurant in Beverley. I would like to share one of my favourite recipes for a delicious and indulgent cake that will satisfy anyone who is a chocaholic or has a sweet tooth - and it is easy to bake.

INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup milk 1 tbsp white vinegar 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp red food color 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Chocolate icing 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tsp vanilla essence Punnet of raspberries Chocolate shavings to garnish METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 180C. In a large bowl, whisk the butter, sugar, vanilla, vinegar, colouring and add one egg at a time, mixing well after each egg.

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2 In another bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt, set aside.

3 Using an electrical mixer, alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk to the egg batter. Combine well but do not over mix.

4 Pour the batter in three nonstick pans (16cm) and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool down.

5 In a stand mixer, whip up the butter until creamy, add the melted chocolate, cocoa and vanilla, then add the icing sugar gradually until well incorporated and creamy.

6 Now place one of the cakes on a rotating cake stand and spread a generous amount of icing on the cake. Place another cake on top and do the same, and with the last layer, turn the cake round side down and cover the entire cake with icing.

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Just one hour a week of social interaction helps dementia patients Chatting to care-home residents about their interests boosts their quality of life, according to trial.

A trial involving more than 800 people with dementia across 69 English care homes found that increasing the amount of time spent communicating with residents could boost older people’s wellbeing when combined with personalised care.

As well as improving quality of life, the programme reduced levels of agitation and aggression.

Prof Clive Ballard of the University of Exeter medical school said: “While many care homes are excellent, standards still vary hugely. We have previously found that the average amount of social interaction for people with dementia was just two minutes a day. It’s hardly surprising when that has a knock-on effect on quality of life and agitation.

“Our approach improves care and saves money. We must roll out approaches that work to do justice to some of the most vulnerable people in society.”

The trial, funded by the National Institute of Health Research, ran between January 2013 and September 2015. People with dementia were randomly picked

to take part in the programme for nine months or continue with their usual treatment.

At the end of the period they were assessed for quality of life, agitation and other symptoms.

Two “care-staff champions” at each home were designated to perform simple tasks such as talking to residents about their interests and decisions around their own care.

The results, published in the journal Plos Medicine on Wednesday, showed statistically significant improvements in residents included in the programme, when compared with those who were not in it. The benefits were found to be greatest in those with moderately severe dementia.

The research, led by the University of Exeter, King’s College London and Oxford Health NHS foundation trust, is believed to be the largest nonpharmacological randomised control trial in people with dementia living in care homes.

Dr Jane Fossey of Oxford Health NHS foundation trust said: “Taking a person-centred approach is about getting to know each resident as an individual – their interests and

preferences – and reflecting these in all aspects of care. It can improve the lives of the person themselves and it can be rewarding for carers too.”

There are an estimated 850,000 people with dementia in the UK. It has been described as the biggest health challenge facing the country, with the figure expected to increase to more than 1 million by 2025 and reach 2 million by 2051, according to Alzheimer’s Society.

The researchers say the next

challenge is to roll out the programme to the 300,000 people with dementia living in the UK’s 28,000 care homes.

Doug Brown, the director of research at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “This study shows that training to provide this type of individualised care, activities and social interactions can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of people living with dementia in care homes. It also shows that this kind of effective care can reduce costs, which the stretched social care system desperately needs.”

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THE LAST WORD Gardening

What to do in your garden in February February already, wonder what the weather will bring this month!! It can prove a busy time of the year for gardeners and all of a sudden there are a thousand and one things that can be done now, such as early sowings of flower and vegetable varieties being started so as to give them a head start. It can also be a good time to start preparations for sowing new lawns, as well as getting the machinery serviced and ready for the coming season if you haven’t done so already.

Trees and Shrubs l To avoid tree and shrub branches from breaking, use a broom to knock off any snow laying on them, should you still be having this type of weather in your part of the country. l Tree ties should be checked making sure they aren’t cutting into the bark. Any worn or damaged ties should be replaced. Should you have experienced any storms or high winds check to see that any tree stakes and ties haven’t been damaged. l Fleece or fine mesh netting is an ideal way of protecting vulnerable plants from severe frost. Our organic fruit and potato fertiliser may be sprinkled around fruit trees and bushes.

Vegetables l Early varieties of potatoes should be chitted (laid out in trays and allowed to form short HullMag.pdf sprouts) in a cool, light, frost-

free place ready for planting towards the end of March – this is proven to increase the yield of the tubers. In the greenhouse or under cover in a warm propagator, you can now begin to sow seeds of cabbage (summer/autumn maturing), celery, parsley, sweet and cayenne pepper, tomato, leek and onion.

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Rhubarb crowns should be covered with buckets which will help to encourage early pickings, also lift and separate any congested clumps.

l Remember asparagus crowns can be ordered now even though delivery may not be until late March/early April but it is a good time to start preparing the site where they are to grow, ensuring the ground has been dug thoroughly making sure it is free from weeds.

l Outdoor grape vines should be pruned so that last year’s fruited shoots will be shortened therefore encouraging new growth.

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l Outdoors (under cloches or in a cold frame) you can sow early varieties of carrot, such as Amsterdam Forcing (pictured), broad bean, such as The Sutton, and parsnip. Shallots can also 1be planted 12/12/2016 out from the12:30 middle of the month.

l Continue to plant soft fruit as the weather permits.

Any uncompleted pruning of established fruit trees and bushes should be carried out straight away before growth commences, otherwise this year’s crop may be reduced.

It is a good time to prune sideshoots back to two or three

l Remove any branches getting in the way and prune large apple and pear trees. Also, check any fruit you have stored and remove those that show signs of rot or deterioration.

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Gardening General Gardening l In areas where the weather is milder, perennial plants that had been in clumps could be divided and the outer, young, healthy parts replanted into freshly prepared soil. It may even be an ideal time to dig up and reposition any shrubs or perennials that have become overcrowded. Now that plants have died, before new shoots appear apply a fairly thick mulch, 5-7.5cm (2-3�), could be spread around perennial plants, trees, shrubs and even fruit, but be careful not to cover any dwarf bulbs that may be in flower. l It may prove very beneficial for a large, clear sheet of polythene, held in place by either bricks or lengths of wood, to be placed over the soil keeping off any heavy rain, ensuring the soil remains dry.

As time permits, the sheeting could be folded back, the soil dug over and the sheet replaced – this is particularly helpful when soils are heavy clay.

If you are short of time, another solution may be to cover the soil with compost or manure, and then as spring approaches lightly fork in to the surface which will prepare the soil for planting. Where early sowings are going to be made, it is a good idea to warm the soil up by a few degrees, therefore, approximately two weeks prior to sowing cover the soil by using a single layer of polythene orfleece.

By doing this it will quickly encourage germination and establishment.

l Do keep a look out for pests such as whitefly, and any plants or cuttings that are seen to be infested should be sprayed. l A good way to provide extra winter protection for plants is to use a cold frame which should be situated in full light thereby receiving warmth from the sun but sheltered from cold winds. Ventilation should be provided on warm days so it is a good idea for them to be opened up which will prevent a build up of warmth, however, remember to close them at night. To provide extra warmth an old rug, blanket or even overcoat could be used on nights when conditions are very cold.

l Pots and seed trays which have been left should be thoroughly cleaned, using a little household disinfectant and rinsing with clear, warm water, so that they can be put away for use in the spring. A brush might come in handy to remove any stubborn dirt and old compost that might be harbouring pests or diseases in the pots and seed trays.

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l It is still a good idea to keep gutters on greenhouses clear of leaves and debris, and to allow maximum light in keep the glass washed

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Lifestyle

WHY YOU SHOULD WEAR MORE VINTAGE IN 2018 Feeling uninspired about dieting and getting down the gym? (me too). In that case I have a new resolution for you: wear more vintage this year.

In that case I recommend adding some vintage to your wardrobe!

You don’t need to completely re-style yourself to start wearing vintage, you can mix and match vintage with modern clothes for a really great look. How about a cute 60s minidress over leggings and winter boots? Or a bold printed 1950s blouse peeking out from underneath your jumper?

It can even be as simple as

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All travellers are requested to wear period attire for the cruise which comprises of two nights of vintage entertainment sandwiched between a day in Amsterdam or Rotterdam.

The first class entertainers will have you all laughing, dancing and singing - and is suitable for all ages.

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Sing-along-to The Nylon Hearts and Katy Furz.

Dance the evenings away with The Swing Commanders.

DJ Murray Rose will be playing the very best in 1940’s and 1950’s music.

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Here are some reasons why wearing vintage will make you feel fantastic:

1. VINTAGE IS SPECIAL It’s oh-so-easy to fall into the habit of wearing clothes because they’re comfortable. We all love to wear jeans and a T-shirt sometimes, but every day? Each morning when I do the school run the mums look as much in uniform as the kids. Jeans, winter boots and some kind of dark jumper, or jeans, flip flops and t-shirts in the summer. There’s nothing wrong with that of course, but wouldn’t it be nice to stand out a little? For someone to comment on how much they love your jacket? Or the earrings you’re wearing?

Passengers on the P&O Vintage Cruise from Hull to Amsterdam 2017.

adding a quirky vintage bag or necklace to clothes you already have. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes!

2. VINTAGE IS AFFORDABLE Let me just get one thing straight – buying vintage isn’t the same as buying from a charity shop. You don’t expect a t-shirt for 10p. If you want to get quality vintage clothes from 40, 50, 60 years ago you will have to pay for them, but nowhere as much as you would if you were buying the equivalent item new now.

Quality of clothes was generally better back in the 1950s and 60s: fabrics were nicer and a lot of items were tailor made. This means you’re getting a much better quality of clothes than you might do if you spent the same amount in one of the big ‘fast fashion’ high street shops. Can you imagine a dress from Tesco still being worn in 50 years time?

Seems unlikely doesn’t it? That’s the difference in quality I’m talking about.

3. VINTAGE IS UNIQUE The big high street giants (Next, Topshop, ASOS, H&M etc) literally make thousands of each design each season, so the odds of turning up to a wedding wearing the same dress as another guest are pretty high. You don’t get that with vintage. Fewer copies of each design were made, and that plus the ravages of time means that you’re very unlikely to see anyone wearing the same vintage dress as you!

Plus, when asked where you got your dress from it’s lovely to be able to say ‘it’s a vintage 1950s dress’ secure in the knowledge that they can’t get straight online and buy exactly the same dress (in the sales when you bought it full price).

There are lots of other reasons to wear vintage (it’s recycling after all and great for the environment!), but the main one is that it’ll make you feel great!

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

REMEMBERING HULL’S LOST TRAWLERMEN As you know this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Triple Trawler tragedy, when 3 trawlers were lost in atrocious conditions with the loss of 58 men from the Hessle Road community. The St Romanus, Kingston Peridot (pictured) and Ross Cleveland.

It was the moment that the strong women of the headscarf revolution rose up to fight the establishment for better working conditions at sea. I’ve been lucky enough to talk to former trawlermen and some of the relatives of those who died. I’ve heard stories that have been both wonderful and heartbreaking. There will be a service of remembrance at Hull Minster on March 4th organized by the city’s fishing groups, including STAND, the Hull Bullnose Heritage Group, the Fishermen’s Mission and the Fishermen’s chaplain Rev Tony Cotson. It will be a poignant reminder of Hull’s fishing heritage and I urge as many people as possible to attend.

FREEDOM OF THE CITY In the last few months two wonderful people have been given the Freedom of the City of Hull – Jean Bishop, our amazing Bee Lady, and Sir Tom Courtenay, the great actor of both stage and screen who grew up on Hessle Road and accepted the honour on behalf of that area and the fishing community. And let’s not forget Jean was also awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list. I’ve met both of them and they are such humble individuals. I felt pretty honoured myself talking to them! Congratulations to them both! Very well deserved.

VALENTINE’S DAY – LOVE IT OR HATE IT? Well I never really know what to do for Valentine’s Day. Regular readers will know that my husband thinks it’s all a lot of nonsense and it’s just a way for companies to inflate their prices. He says he doesn’t see why he has to tell me he loves me on a particular day, just because someone tells him to, when he can tell me any day of the year! My reply is usually “Well, why don’t you then?!!!” He knows I am a romantic at heart though, even if I secretly agree with him! The thing is, you don’t have to do anything extravagant on Valentine’s Day. Doing something nice for the one you love is just as good, but chocolates are always welcome!!!!!

Fiona x

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