HullMag issue No.37 March/April 2017

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Welcome & Contents

Hello Readers,

Welcome to the April edition of HULLMAG. I hope that you are all finding the time to enjoy some of the many exciting events and happenings in Hull under the City of Culture umbrella.

We have some great competitions in this edition, the first is for a pair of tickets for the Sheffield Arena to see Professor Brian Cox which will certainly be a fantastic experience for the lucky winner as he is without doubt one of the most interesting and knowledgable people I have seen he has made science sexy! We are also giving away an Aquarium, thanks to those great guys down at Octopus 8 Aquatics in Brough - I do recommend that you visit their premises if you are serious about keeping fish - they do know their goldfish from their siamese fighting fish!!.

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Marion Owen takes a look at Burma on the travel page. If you have and have taken any photographs or have any stories about your experiences please share them on the HullMag facebook page - we would love to see and hear all about this great event and what it means to you.

This month we also have some great articles and features on National Pet Month which includes an article on Men and Cats, Children and Puppies, Top Tips for looking after your pets too. We also have Health & Wellbeing, Hull Property, Local Sports News. Michael Wood the Town Crier is back with his Oyez, Oyez column - and he visits a great photographic exhibition in Beverley. We have our regular ramblings from Fiona Dwyer and we also launch our new ‘Twenty Questions’ column with the very talented Henry priestman as our first participant.

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If food is your thing we have a great recipe for a brunch loaf on page 26 - I made one from that recipe last wednesday and it was just an empty plate on thursday - so that is the only proof I need to show how good the recipe is!

Please check out the Motoring page for important information that all drivers need to be aware of regarding a change to the VED you pay.

Please do contact us at HullMag if you have a story that you feel needs to be shared or any issues that we can help with. We are always looking for writers, artists, musicians and photographers to help in our wide and varied business interests - so please do get in touch.

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Professor Brian Cox Live Sheffield Arena • Friday 5th May 2017 PROFESSOR BRIAN COX ACHIEVES GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE FOR MOST TICKETS SOLD FOR A SCIENCE TOUR Taking audiences to the edge of our current understanding about the origin and evolution of the Universe, the acclaimed physicist offers a fascinating insight into the workings of nature at the most fundamental level. Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE makes challenging ideas accessible to all, exploring the vast, possibly infinite universe and our place within it. Every night is different, because the shows involve an audience Q&A hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince.

Professor Brian Cox said: “It’s immensely gratifying to see so many people of all ages interested in fundamental questions about the Universe and our place within it. These questions may appear esoteric and disconnected from our lives, but this is to undervalue the perspective that astronomy and cosmology can bring. The Earth is a tiny, fragile spec in the darkness, and yet incalculably valuable because of its temporary occupation by an unlikely civilization that has found a way to explore the origin of the Universe.

The challenges we face in the 21st century are global, and require global solutions. We are citizens of the world, whether we like it or not, and this is obvious when we gaze beyond the horizon and outwards to the stars.”

Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday, said: “Professor Brian Cox’s work over the last decade, culminating in the record-breaking success of his live tour, has served to make science more popular and accessible than ever before. His efforts are undoubtedly inspiring the next generation of

scientists, thinkers, dreamers and maybe even world record holders. With so much of the Guinness World Records book dedicated to science each year, it’s a pleasure to celebrate Brain’s ongoing contribution.”

Brian is Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science and a Fellow of the Royal Society.

As a broadcaster, Brian has presented a number of highly acclaimed science programmes for the BBC, boosting the popularity of subjects such as astronomy and physics and garnering a host of accolades, including two Royal Television Society awards and a Peabody Award for Wonders Of The Solar System. He has also authored a series of best-selling books, including the widely acclaimed Human Universe and the recently released Universal: A Guide to the Cosmos, and is recognised as the foremost communicator for all things scientific. His latest BBC series, Forces of Nature, aired earlier this year, whilst he will star in a Christmas special for BBC One this Christmas, The Entire Universe, alongside Eric Idle, Warwick Davis and Noel Fielding.

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Dead Bod Dead Bod became a local landmark, symbolising Hull’s fishing heritage, and a campaign was launched to save it after Hull 2017 Major Partner Associated British Ports (ABP) removed the sheds as part of the development of the site for Siemens, also a Major Partner.

Martin Green, CEO and Director Hull 2017 said: “We are really excited to have opened Humber Street Gallery, which is an amazing cultural asset for the city. It helps consolidate the Fruit Market’s status as a cultural quarter and adds to Hull’s already strong visual arts offer, which has been led by the wonderful Ferens Art Gallery and Brynmor Jones Library, as well as the smaller galleries and collectives to be found around the city. Not only that, Humber Street Gallery, offers a café and rooftop bar, helping to make it even more of a destination for locals and visitors alike.

“We’re grateful to our partners on the project, Wykeland Beal and Hull City Council, who have enabled this great contemporary art space to open, and delighted that the Rood family, alongside the team at ABP have allowed us to install Dead Bod in the café. It’s a much-loved symbol for Hull, which will have pride of place in the café, so that the public can see it once more.”

Jenny Wilson Rood, Len’s daughter, said: “I am so happy to finally be able to share Dead Bod with the general public and I have so many people to thank for enabling my dad’s memory to live on as part of Hulls maritime history. It was George Norris’ photograph of Dead Bod that really started this rollercoaster ride along with Andrae Sutherland’s campaign to save the mural. Thank you to ABP for being supportive and for agreeing to preserve Dead Bod and thank you to all of the local media and members of the public who have really backed our campaign. In addition, I have to thank Tom Jessop and my sons Adam and Luke for being there with

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me every step of the way. It’s been an emotional journey and I hope that people will be able to enjoy Dead Bod for many years to come.”

Simon Brett, ABP Head of Projects for the Humber said: “We have taken the utmost care with Dead Bod as we know how much he means to the artists family and now to the public. We removed, renovated and preserved him until we could find a place for him and the gallery seems a very fitting prelude location for the next 12 months before he is put back by the river he has been acting as guardian to for the past 50 years.”

Humber Street Gallery, which opens at 10am on Friday, is a pop-up housed in a former fruit and vegetable warehouse. Its creation is the latest stage in the transformation of Hull’s Fruit Market.

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£700,000 boost for Hull’s cultural quarter

to see this continue to be recognised nationally is fantastic.

“The redevelopment of the Fruit Market has been a priority for the council for many years and we can see how it is already playing a huge part in the regeneration of the city centre.”

Hull’s Fruit Market gets a cash boost after a successful bid to the Coastal Communities Fund.

The transformation of the Fruit Market as Hull’s first urban village is being delivered by Wykeland Beal, the joint venture company formed by regeneration company Wykeland Group and housebuilder Beal Homes, working in partnership with Hull City Council.

£700,000 will see the ever-popular Fruit, 62-63 Humber Street, refurbished across all three floors and transformed into a multi-use arts and performance venue with attached bistro.

It includes new and refurbished commercial, retail and leisure space centred on Humber Street, complemented by a development of 101 new mews-style homes around private courtyards, due to start construction by the summer.

The top two floors, not currently open to the public, will be brought back into use and turned into a multi-media arts space with creative studios, whilst the ground floor will be transformed into a gallery and state-ofthe-art soundproofed performance venue.

Dominic Gibbons, Managing Director of Wykeland, said: “This grant is excellent news. It is a further recognition of the importance of the redevelopment of the Fruit Market as an engine for the economic, cultural and social regeneration of Hull and a vote of confidence from the Government in the progress of the project.

“These funds will enable the complete refurbishment of a key building in Humber Street with first-class facilities for a range of artistic and creative uses.

This announcement follows a £800,000 grant from the same fund back in 2014 to kick-start Photograph: Green Man Photography the refurbishment of 10 warehouses into flexible space for galleries, offices and independent retail and hospitality “The works will contribute strongly to the rejuvenation of the Fruit units, which have since flourished.

Market by creating a hub for the creative arts, building upon the This funding was matched by the council with a total of £4m capital funding invested over recent years into the buildings and as part of a wider £80m regeneration of the Fruit Market led by principal partners Wykeland Beal.

Councillor Daren Hale, Deputy Leader of Hull City Council and Chair of the Fruit Market LLP said: “We are delighted to have secured this further funding from the Coastal Communities Fund to continue to breathe new life into the Fruit Market.

“Humber Street and the surrounding marina are very special to Hull and

popularity of Fruit as a performance and events venue.

“The refurbished building will also add to the appeal of the Fruit Market as both a visitor destination and a location for business investment. It will support the growth of a diverse mix of existing and new businesses in the Fruit Market, drive footfall into the area and help to ensure it is alive with energy and activity throughout the day and into the evening.”

This success further illustrates the role of Hull city centre as the key economic driver for the East Yorkshire and Humber region, recognising the contribution the city is making to the Northern Powerhouse.

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Oyez, Oyez: The Town Crier Column

WELL PICTURE THIS! Grizzly bears growling at pesky vultures, killer wales spouting off for the fun of it, a black crow looking like it’s auditioning for role in a gothic Tim Burton movie! Where is all this happening? It’s actually happening in the quaint and quiet market town of Beverley in the East Riding Treasure House, a venue that lives up to its name for it is truly full of treasures.

Described as a multi-disciplinary centre for heritage and information services, the Treasure House contains the East Riding Archives and Local Studies, Beverley Library, a Museum and Beverley Art Gallery. It also affords a magnificent view of Beverley and the Minster from the building’s tower. If that isn’t enough, you can indulge in a super scone and a fancy coffee or tea from the Treasure House café, of which my waistline bears witness.

Currently taking a starring role there is the 52nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition. On loan from the Natural History Museum, outside of London it has only been seen in Ipswich. As such it is quite a coup for East Riding Council to have achieved bringing it to Beverley and the Treasure House.

then like me you may find this exhibition to be its photographic equivalent in which once again we see nature’s beauty, savagery and humour.

Another Beverlonian, Ben Shires (pictured left), of CBBC fame who presents the Officially Amazing programme, was on hand to give an animal facts talk at one of the recent family-themed days. This was on the same day I visited. I think it’s fair to say that Ben was officially amazed himself at the drama and variation of the photographs.

He told me: “Things like this weren’t available to see when I was a kid.

But to have something like this here in Beverley is so exciting, especially when it’s free because I paid quite a few pounds to see it first time round in London.”

Record breaking crowds have been visiting the exhibition which is open to the public every day except Sunday, and which continues until 22 April. For information visit www.museums.eastrding.gov.uk/beverley By the way, my favourite image is the one accompanying this article: “Wild West stand-off” (pictured top right).

Michael Wood, Town Crier

The Council Leader, Stephen Parnaby said at its recent launch: “It is one of the East Riding’s major events as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, in which East Riding of Yorkshire Council is proud to be a principal partner.”

Also present at the launch was BBC Springwatch presenter and Beverley woman Lindsey Chapman who said: “This is a world-famous competition that’s come to our area and it’s well worth a look. It’s a kind of walkthrough experience with different images capturing moments of nature and showing us different things. It’s stunning,” she added.

The collection on display boasts the top 100 images from an initial 50,000 worldwide entries. Visit and see if you agree with those voted as the overall winners. If you enjoyed the Planet Earth series on television,

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How The Rented Sector Has Transformed The Property Market In Hull The Hull housing market has gone through a sea change in the past decades with the Buy-to-Let (B-T-L) sector evolving as a key trend, for both Hull tenants and Hull landlords.

A few weeks ago, the Government released a White Paper on housing.

I have had a chance now to digest the report and wish to offer my thoughts on the topic. It was interesting that the private rental sector played a major part in the future plans for housing. This is especially important for our growing Hull population.

In 1981, the population of Hull stood at 273,700 and today it stands at 259,000.

Currently, the private rented (B-T-L) sector accounts for 19.2% of households in the city. The Government want to assist people living in the houses and help the economy by encouraging the provision of quality homes, in a housing sector that has grown due to worldwide economic forces, pushing home ownership out of the reach of more and more people. Interestingly, when we look at the 1981 figures for homeownership, a different story is told.

38.06% Hull people owned their own home in 1981.

48.78% Hull people rented from the Council or Housing Association in 1981 and 13.16% Hull rented from a Private Landlord

To do this, the government will invent a distinct affordable housing class for B-T-R, called ‘Affordable Private Rent’, which will oblige new homes builders to provide at least 1 in 5 of a new home developments at a 20% discount on open-market rents and three year tenancies for tenants. In return, the new homebuilders will get better planning assurances.

Private landlords will not be expected to offer discounts, nor offer 3-year tenancies – but it is something Hull landlords need to be aware of as there will be greater competition for tenants.

Over the last ten years, home ownership has not been a primary goal for young adults as the world has changed. These youngsters expect ‘on demand’ services from click and collect, Amazon, Dating Apps and TV with the likes of Netflix. Many Hull youngsters see that renting more than meets their accommodation needs, as it combines the freedom from a lifetime of property maintenance and financial obligations, making it an attractive lifestyle option.

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The significance of a suitable housing policy is vital to ensure suitable economic activity and create a vibrant place people want to live in. With the population of Hull set to grow to 268,000 by 2037 – it is imperative that Hull City Council and Central Government all work actively together to ensure the residential property market doesn’t hold the area back, by encouraging the building and provision of quality homes for its inhabitants.

One idea the Government has proclaimed is a variety of measures aimed at encouraging the Build-to-Rent (B-T-R) sector (instead of the B-T-L sector). These include allowing local authorities to proactively plan for B-T-R schemes, and making it simpler for B-T-R developers to offer inexpensive private rented homes.

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National Pet Month 1st April to 1st May 2017

Puppies and children It’s wonderful to see children and dogs grow up together and the benefits for both can be huge.

However it can be challenging at times trying to manage a puppy and very young children, so we have some advice to help ensure that everyone is kept happy during this exciting time!

Puppies and children in the home You’ll probably have a few stair gates in place already if you have very young children, so utilise these when you cannot supervise or things are getting a bit chaotic! It’s also a good idea to invest in a crate for your puppy as soon as you can, as will be an invaluable and useful tool. Teach your puppy that this is quiet place to retreat to when they need a rest and teach your children that this is the puppy’s private area.

Children’s toys and dog toys look very similar so expect your puppy to want to pick up your children’s toys and vice versa. It’s a good idea to pick up your puppy’s toys when you have finished playing as this stops your children picking them up (and possibly putting them in their own mouths). This is good practice anyway as your puppy may end up destroying or ingesting bits of the toy if you’re not there to keep an eye on things. If your children are playing and your puppy wants to ‘join in’ (which is perfectly normal), it’s a good idea to give them something tasty such as a rawhide or stuffed Kong to occupy them either behind a stair gate or in their crate.

Babies, toddlers and young children – how to keep everyone safe and happy!

Crawling babies and toddlers can be very exciting for puppies, but they can also be very overwhelming. Most children who are bitten by dogs are bitten by dogs that they know, so it really pays to invest a great deal of time ensuring that both grow up knowing how to behave around one another – it might be time consuming at first, but the rewards are huge as both your child and dog will hopefully go on to enjoy a lifetime of friendship together.

Just like your puppy is learning about the world in which they live in, babies and toddlers are too. Young children’s natural instincts mean that are likely to want to touch, pull, grab at and pick up items they come into contact with and this is likely to include your new puppy. It’s no surprise that young children want to touch and cuddle young puppies as they are extremely cute (and often look just like the teddies they have!), but unlike us, dogs are not primates and will instinctively find hugs and being in close proximity to faces a frightening experience.

Man’s new best friend?

More men have cats for pets Men are driving the rise in cats with almost a quarter replacing man’s best friend with a feline, new research reveals.

The number of pet cats in the country has gone up by 500,000 to reach eight million in the past year. Research by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association says the rise was driven by one million more men getting a feline friend.

Celebrity cat owners, such as Russell Brand and Ed Sheeran, may have also influenced the new pet owners, it says.

The research saw 8,000 households interviewed.

It revealed 17 per cent of men, 5.5m, now own a cat, which is an increase of 13 per cent in 2016. Cat owner Kenny Kinnersley said: “I like having a cat because we have loads in common.

“We both love cuddles, cheese strings and the outdoors!

“We get on really well. I’d definitely recommend it to other guys.

Mr. Tibbs is fantastic.”

Adam Jacobs went the extra mile, adopting two newborn kittens which had been dumped in a skip, despite a vet saying they had no chance of survival.

“I had always been a dog man, but when my colleague found a box with three kittens inside, my natural instinct was to save them from certain death,” he said.

“I fed them milk from syringes, I placed a clock under their blanket to replicate the heartbeat of their mother and spent hours a day raising them.”

He added: “Cats do not need the attention a dog does but when it gives you attention it is not false. They select who they want to be with.”

Matty Boyle, from East Yorkshire, said having cats made his house “feel full” and loves coming home to his two, Edu and Victor, waiting at the door. “They always seem to know when you need a bit of attention after a bad day,” he said.

Very young children can also be very ‘unpredictable’ in their behaviour (particularly from a dog’s point of view) and squeals of delight, temper tantrums and boisterous play can be an exciting or frightening experience for puppies and dogs. You’ll need to show young children exactly how you want them to interact with the puppy, by encouraging gentle interaction at all times. Even if your puppy appears to be ‘fine’ with more hands on contact, never assume that they are enjoying it or will always be so tolerant. Many puppies and dogs will put up with a great deal before showing any obvious behaviours that they are uncomfortable and it’s just not fair or responsible to expect them to cope with boisterous or rough handling. Even if your puppy or dog appears to be extremely laid back, think about how another dog your child meets might behave in a similar situation. Teaching a young child how to behave sensibly and considerately with your own puppy or dog will serve them well when they meet their friends’ dogs or a dog out on the street by keeping them as safe as they can be.

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National Pet Month 1st April to 1st May 2017

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A unique and specialist marine and tropical aquatic Get involved, it’s easy! centre has recently opened its doors on Welton Business Park, Wiske Avenue, Brough.

Octopus 8 Aquatics offers a huge range of services and products in a modern and spacious retail outlet unique to Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Louis Gregory, manager, has over 10 years experience in the aquatics industry and formally qualified in water quality and fish biology before bringing his knowledge to this new venture Everything from high quality and unusual tropical fish, to coral from worldwide locations and rare fresh water plants are on sale. Whether you are an experienced fish keeper or a novice, the friendly and knowledgeable team, are happy to take the time and offer advice and products to suit your needs from the extensive range on offer at the shop.

Take the time to visit the shop and marvel at the weird and wonderful tropical and marine fish on sale, the exceptional Siamese fighting fish (pictured above), available in unique and novel water systems, see the huge range of living corals and plants, or just browse at your leisure and enjoy the relaxing surroundings.

Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am till 6.30pm, a warm welcome and expert advice is waiting for you!

National Pet Month gets bigger and bigger every year because thousands of pet lovers focus on raising awareness of responsible pet ownership. Many dedicated individuals also give up their time to organise fun events for pet lovers to enjoy. There have been so many different events over the years from vet practice open days, dog walks, children’s activities, cake sales to a village pet show. There’s always something new!

Why not join this band of pet lovers - and you can even raise some money for your favourite animal charity too! Remember it really doesn’t matter how big or small your event is – just make sure it fits in with the National Pet Month aims.

Register as an NPM supporter at http://www.nationalpetmonth. org.uk/_members/ It’s free and only takes a minute.

You will find events and so much more on the website so please do visit it and get involved!

Here are our top tips for pet owners 1. Think carefully before getting a pet and learn about its special requirements.

2. Ensure your pet is sociable and well trained.

3. Provide a nutritious and well balanced diet.

4. Provide suitable housing and bedding.

5. Clean up after your pet and worm it regularly.

6. Protect against disease. Your vet can provide you with advice.

7. Prevent unwanted litters and neuter your pet when appropriate.

8. Groom your pet regularly.

9. Control your pet and ensure it is properly identified.

10. Take out pet insurance for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses to cover against unexpected veterinary fees and third party liability.

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20 Questions: Henry Priestman This month we are introducing our new ‘20 Questions’ feature in which will will be asking the great and the good of Hull and East Yorkshire to answer the questions as honestly as possible.

We start with the finest musician to ever sing a City of Culture anthem Henry Priestman.

HM: Hello Henry and thank you for agreeing to be our first participant in HullMags twenty questions.

HM: What is your first memory of Hull?

HP: We lived in Hedon, so possibly my first memory would be being taken to Hull fair...there’s a photo of me with a monkey there…after that, the top floor in Hammonds (long gone now), the music department, gazing at the bright red Hofner guitars (not that I could play, I was 8!)…and was it Mick Ronson (for I believe he worked there around that time) who would shout across, “don’t touch the guitars, lads”?!

HM: If you were to list 3 things a visitor to Hull should experience what would they be?

HP: The atmosphere in the city this year, fabulous…the old town (and Humber Street area too)…the KCOM when City are winning!

HM: Do you have a favourite restaurant in Hull?

HP: Although I left Hull in ’75 (to go to Art College in Liverpool), my Mum & Dad still lived in the area, so I’ve always come back…however I don’t get that much time to eat out in the city, it’s usually tied in with doing a gig, in which case I have to give a shout out to Kardomah94, best pizzas in Hull (and according to Burnsy on Humberside, the comfiest chairs of any gig) HM: What was the first gig you saw in Hull and what was the best gig you saw in Hull?

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Best gig(s): 1Occ (City Hall Sept ‘74), Black Sabbath (City Hall, Jan ‘71), John Martyn (Hull University, Jan ’75) HM: Who were your musical influences growing up and what was the first record you ever bought?

HP: Influences?...the classics, Beatles, Kinks, Stones, Motown etc…our next door neighbour John Lewis (who’s Dad ran Lewis’ Bakery in Hedon) had a fantastic collection and turned me and my brother onto loads of stuff, plus we got free Vimto & cakes from the shop!

HM: You have toured with The Yachts, The Christians & also as a solo artist what was the best venue you have played and why?

HP: Wembley Arena was probably the biggest (The Christians in 1990), but that doesn’t mean it was the best… these housegigs I do now are the best…30 people in a living room, no PA, no lights, no egos…just everyone having a great time and me remembering why I came into this in the first place.

HM: You have, during your career supported The Who and Sex Pistols along with many other bands – what is the most Rock ‘n’ Roll moment of your career that you can share with us?

HP: There’s not been that much rock ‘n’ roll behaviour in the bands I’ve been in (sorry to spoil the myth)…

The tour we (Yachts) did with The Who was in 1979, playing these massive stadiums…you could hear them in the dressing room next door…shouting, screaming, things being thrown across the room, glasses smashing…we kept our heads down!

HM: Who or what was the inspiration for your reworking of Forgotten Town?

HP: It wasn’t my idea, it was the good people at Humber Film who asked me if I’d get involved with this Hull City of Culture film project… in fact, initially I was a bit reticent to re-visit a song I wrote 30 years ago, especially as they asked if I could change the chorus lyric to give it a more optimistic & hopeful ending.

Once I got my head round the idea it was fine, and I’m really happy with the finished recording (sung by Hull singers Martin Clappison and Emma Fee). In fact I’ve ditched the old chorus lyric, and will be doing this new version in my live gigs from now on.

And as for the film itself, it’s wonderful, uplifting…check it out on youtube, “A Place They Called Forgotten Town” HM: Where can people download or buy the single?

HP: Should be available to download hopefully in the next week or so (aiming for April 13th)...check out my Facebook page for updates & news HM: What does City of Culture 2017 mean to you and what legacy will it leave for Hull?

HP: I left Hull and moved to Liverpool in 1975 (to go to Art College), and having seen what an amazing effect being City of Culture had on Liverpool, I can only hope the same sort of regeneration can happen to Hull. Hull is buzzing now, and being mentioned in press and media all the time, it’s got to be good for the city.

HM: We know you have a busy life gigging but are you planning to visit any of the CoC events this year or have you done so already?

HP: I was coming over quite a bit for the recording sessions for the film in Jan/Feb, and I’ve been doing some workshops in Longhill Primary School this year too, so have been able to soak up a

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bit of the atmosphere, check out the Ferens, the poppies, the blade etc, see the way the city is responding to City of Culture challenge. I was sorry to miss the opening ceremony, especially as people posted pictures on Facebook of my ugly mug being projected onto the dock buildings!

HM: We know you are a big Hull City fan so the big question is will they escape relegation?

HP: I’m writing this after having just watched City beat West Ham on Match of the Day...I’ve done the calculations, checked out the run-ins of the other teams, and do you know what? I think we just might do it…and as they say, Marco Silva is a (US spelling) anagram of Calm Savior!

HM: Who is your all time favourite City player?

HP: Too many to mention, but possibly have to got to go for Chris Chilton… legend and a gent to boot.

HM: What is the best match you have attended?

HP: Any of the many matches where we’ve managed to gain a promotion, all emotional occasions…at one of them my wife attended, and turned round and said “why are you all crying?”…she’s a Liverpool fan, so doesn’t understand the pain we go through!

HM: Tell us about the work you do with schools and in prisons?

HP: I started doing my songwriter workshops in 2010: no training, just winging it, and bluffing my way through (which is the way I do most things), but it seems to be working. I’ve done quite a few in the Hull and East Riding area…I’ve visited Longcroft School in Beverley every year since 2010; always look forward to that, they’ve come up with some great songs in the past.

Also, in the last couple of years I’ve been visiting Longhill Primary School in Hull about 6 times a year (with poet Paul Cookson & ex-Housemartin Stan Cullimore). In January, with Year 5 pupils, we all came up with a kids’ City of Culture song called “We Are Culture, We Are Hull”…spent last Tuesday going round

the city in a coach with the kids and teachers, in order to shoot a video for the song: 11 locations in 4 hours, including the hallowed turfs of the KCOM and Hull KR’s ground, Wilberforce’s house, under the Humber bridge, the Deep etc etc… can’t wait to see the finished video.

Regarding the prison workshops, yes I did a few in Hull Prison a few years back tied in with a project for Beverley Folk Festival. They were daunting, enlightening and rewarding in equal measure. On my first visit the prisoners weren’t really interested at all; by my third visit they’d formed a band, and written some good songs which I then performed at the Festival.

HM: It is truly inspirational to see that you give so much back in time, commitment and effort in helping others – so what do you like to do to relax when it’s just Henry time?

HP: Light a fire outside, drink some red wine, and chill with my wife and friends, with some great music on in the background.

HM: We hear that you’re working on a new album – can you tell us about it?

HP: It’s actually a duo album, with my guitarist Les Glover. The title is “Six of One, & Half a Dozen of the Other”.

I’m actually working on it right now. It contains two songs with Hull connections, the aforementioned “A Place They Called Forgotten Town” (my own version), plus a song we’ve been playing for a year or so, dedicated to the brave trawlermen of Hull, called “The Ghosts of a Thousand Fishermen”.

The album will be out in time for my gigs in Walkington (Oct 14th) and Etton (December 4th).

HM: What can we expect from you in the future, more of the same or are you planning to ease off and enjoy more family time?

HP: A bit of both, I’ll be performing and hopefully releasing albums for as long as I can, and as long as I keep on enjoying it

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(which I am now, more than ever).

But I’m aware I’m not 16 anymore (tho’ I think I am in my head), I’ve got my bus pass, and am attempting to pull back on the gigs I do (I did more than ever last year, including 33 housegigs!). I do want to spend more time with my wife, and not be away every weekend…but being self employed, it’s hard to say no... I need to get the balance right!

HM: Ok we are down to the last 2 questions and they are polar opposites in context and relevance! So first up is do you have a faith or belief that helps you through lifes ups and downs?

HP: I was brought up as a Quaker, which I’m sure has affected my outlook on life, and has kept me grounded in this often crazy business.

HM: Finally chips with spice or without?

HP: Strictly a chips and mayo man!

HM: Thank you Henry for taking the time to answer our 20 questions and we would like to wish you every success with the new album and for the future, it was a great to meet you.

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Take Heart There is good news for women but a cautionary fact that men need to take on board.

A major study has recently revealed that overweight men are up to 50% more likely to die before they reach 70 years old. The team from Cambridge and Oxford universities discovered that being too fat is far more harmful for men than it is for women.

The study took in research involving over 3.5 million adults worldwide and concluded that males who were overweight or obese had a 30% chance of dying before the age of 70, compared to the average risk of 19% for those with a healthy normal weight.

Overweight or obese women have only a 15% chance of dying before they reach 70, compared to 11% of those who were classified as being a healthy weight.

Researchers believe that men are more affected by obesity than women and it causes major changes in their liver fat levels and insulin levels. This means they are at far higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, liver disease and heart conditions later in life.

The study published in The Lancet also found that overweight people lose an average of one year of their life expectancy rising to three years if they are obese.

Lead author and researcher Dr Emanuele Di Angelantonio from the University of Cambridge said, “We found that men who were obese were at much higher risk of premature death than obese women.

“This is consistent with previous observations that obese men have greater insulin resistance, liver fat levels, and diabetes risk than women.”

The Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation — which provided funding for the research — said, “The results show that being overweight does have a significant impact on your health and strengthen the arguments for public health measures to reduce obesity in our society”.

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Ditch Milk Chocolate / Switch Dark Chocolate Low in sugar, high in fibre and antioxidants, it’s also less moreish than your Dairy Milk, thanks to the intense taste. Cocoa solids at 85% or more is the golden rule: if it’s too bitter, a dash of salt (really) takes the edge off.

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between rows. To walk between the rows to hoe etc a distance of less than 25cm would make life difficult, even though carrot tops do not need very much space.

It’s nice to see a vegetable on the plate which isn’t green. Carrots are not the easiest vegetable to grow, but they are not difficult either. A long cropping season is possible. 12 months of the year if the maincrop is properly stored in sand.

Carrots do not really freeze well, even though people do freeze them.

A deep medium to sandy soil is best. Free of large stones preferably. Heavier clay soils will grow carrots if they are well worked and improved. Fresh manure should not be added before sowing. In a 3 year rotation the carrots will go on the plot manured 2 years ago. Liming shouldn’t be needed unless the soil is below pH 6.5. Carrots do not require as high a pH as do Brassicas or Peas and Beans.

A nutrient content in balance suits carrots. Adjust soil according to soil test results, if a test has been carried out. Otherwise use a balanced general purpose fertilizer (NPK proportions 1:1:1 multiples of by percentage such as 10:10:10) Liquid feeding may be needed during growth. Water the crop frequently in dry spells, as carrots have a high water content, and therefore a need for plenty of water.

If they get too dry, the roots will harden up, and then crack when soil returns to be being moist again.

Carrots can be anything from small round roots like golf balls to long tapering roots about 60cm long. Not many people will want either of those, and somewhere inbetween in best. Early varieties are usually stump rooted and grow to approximately 10 to 15cm long. Maincrop may be pointed or stump rooted and reach up to 25cm long.

The distance between rows varies, depending on the variety and circumstances. In cold frames or on hot beds an early variety needs only 15cm between the rows. Outdoor sowings require 25 to 30cm

Sow thinly, and thinning will not be required. Just pull the largest first and leave the rest to develop. If thinned, 5cm should be enough, even for maincrop carrots. No-one wants enormous carrots anymore.

Carrot root fly is a real problem with carrots, but it shouldn’t be. It is very easy to prevent. There is no need to resort to chemicals either. Organically grown carrots grown commercially are often full of carrot root fly larvae. I prefer my vegetables without maggots.

Gardeners may notice that the crops grown in Cold frames do not get effected, but outdoor crops do. The reason is the carrot fly is a ground hopping insect, unable to jump higher than 30cm. The cold frame effectively creates a barrier.

If a frame without its top is used to grow the outdoor crop during the summer then that too will not be effected. Have the sides 45cm high for good measure. Of course organic Farmers with big fields cannot do this, which is why supermarket organic carrots often have been affected.

For non organic growing, effective chemical pesticides are available to the professional. Soil pesticides available to Amateurs do not seem to be very effective. Potent chemicals are just not allowed into the hands of Amateurs nowadays by law. The barrier method is better for both organic and non organic gardeners.

Pull young carrots throughout the season by successionally sowing up to June. Maincrop can be lifted and stored in Autumn. In milder and dryer areas it is possible to leave the crop in the ground overwinter and dig as required.

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Colin McGurran runs the Michelin recommended Winteringham Fields on the banks of the river Humber and the traditional and unique Hope and Anchor pub in South Ferriby. Colin plans to use Hull’s heritage to inspire him in creating the menu for this year’s event.

The venue at CASE will be transformed into a unique foodie heaven with the help of Luxury Gardens UK and trainees from CASE (who have various learning disabilities) to create a unique setting, perfect for dining.

The evening will begin with prosecco accompanied by canapés in the courtyard, followed by a 5 course menu that will both surprise and delight guests. Throughout the evening there will be live entertainment and an opportunity to meet Colin and his team.

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For several years I have been looking for the perfect itinerary to explore the country of Myanmar which is not a regular place to visit yet on the tourist trail.

Ideally we did not want a Japanese endurance test packing and unpacking, hopping on and off internal flights etc. Most river cruises still today only offer 4 nights from Mandalay to Bagan or 7 nights from Mandalay to Salay (a UNESCO site) which still did not allow you to see enough of the country.

In 2015 APT launched a selection of 14 night cruises along the Irrawaddy, 2016 was full in no time so I had to opt to wait until 2017. I waited patiently for our holiday, not sure what I was to find!

We had a most enjoyable relaxing holiday cruising from Mandalay down to Yangon (Rangoon) which was definitely the right direction as it just got more interesting by the day. We visited remote villages where we felt like film stars, I can quite honestly say I have never had my photo taken so many times - I am a scenery only photographer!

The Burmese people are very happy folk and greeted us with nothing but smiles. There life is simple, living in simple houses often made of woven rattan yet with modern touches of a solar panel, TV, satellite dish and of course mobile smart phones for those many photographs they take.

A holiday in Burma is all about the people, Buddhism and there daily way of life including their daily markets. Many of their goods are still hand crafted. There was every choice of fresh fruit and vegetables that you could imagine possible many introduced during the British occupation. Transport was the usual sight in the Far East, pile as many in as you can. Cars, bikes and trucks are mostly old and repaired again and again. There is one train a day from Mandalay to Yangon which takes 22 hours, hence grass grows freely between the tracks.

The most fabulous Pagodas & Stupa were south of Bagan and their gold domes were a awesome sight.

A special moment was when we were included along with family members in a service for Monks being ordained into a monastery.

Mandalay to Bagan is the only touristy part of the country we visited and hawkers were following us everywhere to try and gain a sale but once we hit the countryside there was no such nonsense, prices in the markets where what the locals pay and bartering was not the order of the day.

The Burmese thanked us so much for visiting their country. Having visited Asia extensively Burma is a very different experience and the people will remain in my heart as the greatest memory.

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Historic archives and artefacts dating back to the very origins of the Paralympic movement will be catalogued and conserved by the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies, due to the assistance of local resident Laura Cotton.

The archives department of Buckinghamshire County Council, in partnership with the National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT), has been awarded a major grant of £175,566 by the Welcome Trust for cataloguing and conservation work on the vital records which track the origins of the Paralympic movement.

These will include patient records dating back to 1944, when Dr Ludwig Guttmann first set up the spinal injuries unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

In addition to those patient files, the archives of the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation and WheelPower will come into the scope of this exciting ‘Spinal to Sport’ project.

The award will fund three new members of staff to help complete the work, which will take two years.

County Archivist Laura Cotton who was instrumental in obtaining the funding said: “It is really exciting to be widening access to these records by cataloguing them and making them available to the public.

The Paralympic Games and the work done by Sir Ludwig Guttmann is extremely important to Buckinghamshire and we are immensely proud of the recognition this gets internationally.”

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Paul Mainds, Chair of the NPHT, who were partners in the application, said “Not only will the records be treasured locally, but they will be the cornerstone of our nationwide exhibition and public engagement work going forward. We are delighted to be working with Laura and her team at the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies.”

Laura added “What is really exciting about this is the importance of these records to the heritage of Buckinghamshire and the potential they have to be used internationally in academic and medical research into spinal injuries and Paralympic sport in general.”

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Alex Brooker and Martin Keown lead the call for nominations, urging communities to honour their local heroes.

The 2017 Community Awards, presented by McDonald’s and the UK’s four home nation football associations, are now open for nominations. The awards recognise and celebrate grassroots volunteers across the UK who make a real difference to their communities.

McDonald’s is the longest standing supporter of grassroots football in the UK and continues to champion those who enable children and young adults to play and enjoy football regardless of gender or disability.

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Car sales surge as drivers race to beat new tax regime Motorists racing to beat new green taxes pushed cars sales to an all-time record last month.

Data on new car registrations - a proxy for sales - showed that in March 562,337 vehicles were registered, an increase of 8.4pc on the same month a year ago.

Changes to vehicle excise duty rates (VED) meant that from April 1 all new cars except zero-emission ones such as those with electric power systems are hit with higher tax charges that previously only affected those with large engines and higher emissions.

Instead of paying as little as £10 a year in VED for ultra-low emission petrol and diesel engines, after the first year all cars except for zeroemission models will be taxed at £140 a year.

Sales in March already received a boost as it is one of the two months each year - along with September - when registration plates update, denoting a new car, traditionally a status symbol that drives demand.

This boost, along with the scramble to beat the VED change, meant that during March more cars were registered than in the first two months of the year combined. With 820,016 new vehicles registered in the first quarter, this was another new record for Britain’s car industry.

“These record figures are undoubtedly boosted by consumers reacting to new VED changes, pulling forward purchases into March, especially those ultra-low emission vehicles that will no longer benefit from a zero-rate fee,” said Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which collated the data.

He forecast that the surge would probably mean sales in April will be lower than normal and added that the industry expects the market to cool from 2016’s all-time record of 2.7m cars sold.

Economic uncertainty related to Brexit could also put the brakes on sales, though previous forecasts of a slowdown have been defied by buyers.

Closer examination of the headline figures reveals that alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) with environmentally friendly zero-emission power systems surged 31pc during March, but at 22,818 represent only a fraction of the total market.

Diesel car sales rose 1.6pc during the month to 244,263, giving the fuel 52.5pc of the market. This surprised some in light of the VW “dieselgate” scandal and recent news that many major cities are discussing levies of as much as £10 a day on diesel vehicles, reflecting concerns about the pollution they emit.

Private buyers made up 48.7pc of the market, a rise of 4.4pc, indicating those buying cars out of their own pocket were highly aware of the impact of the new VED regime.

March’s sales surge was “impressive” but possibly a “last hurrah” for the sector according to Howard Archer, chief UK economist at IHS Markit.

“There was clearly a considerable lift to sales coming from both consumers and businesses bringing forward car purchases before VED

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Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover - Britain’s biggest car producer, responsible for more than 500,000 of the 1.7m cars rolling off UK production lines every year - said the sales increase meant that during March every 30 seconds one of its vehicles was registered in the UK.

New VED car taxation explained as Road tax returns to a flat fee Owners of cars first registered before April 1 2017 will pay tax according to the existing rates, governed by their CO2 emissions.

Cars registered after that will incur a £140 flat fee annually. And those costing more than £40,000 will be liable to an annual £310 supplement.

Owners of cars powered purely by electricity or hydrogen and with no tailpipe emissions will pay nothing.

However, before the flat rate becomes applicable, you’ll have to pay tax according to CO2 emissions in year one of ownership. The lower the emissions, the less tax you’ll pay. And the sliding scale really punishes more polluting cars, with those pumping out more than 255g/km of CO2 incurring a cost of £2,000 for the first year.

The £310 supplement for cars that cost more than £40,000 applies for the first five years it is subject to the regular £140-a-year tax, so effectively years two to six of its life.

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Hull is now one of the best places to live in the country, according to the Sunday Times – and it’s all down to the City of Culture! They were also impressed by how well Hull University’s been doing. One journalist admitted that Hull gets a lot of unfair press and it’s written off by others who have never even visited!

They are preaching to the choir! Hull and East Yorkshire have so much to offer and we are finally being allowed to show off! On the same subject I also think that Beverley and some of the East Riding villages are a well kept secrets. I love my shopping and leisure trips with my girlfriends to Beverley with all it has to offer. The family trips are great too, the kids just love the new cinema in Flemingate and I must say that there are some fantastic eateries close by; and all just a short journey on the train, so that my other half can enjoy a glass of wine with his meal too. On a slightly different note, if you haven’t been to see the new sea turtles at The Deep, make sure you add it to your “To Do” list over the Easter holidays!

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