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Editor’s note

Welcome to March 2020 edition of BEVERLEYMAG I hope that all our readers are keeping well and looking forward to the lighter nights as we race towards Spring and Easter (and another school holiday!!).

We have a jam packed magazine for you this month with articles on womens health (which is a must read), houseplants, sugars in foods, the property markets, the latest books you should be reading, travel advice for booking cheap flights and a wonderful look at local dialects with the East Riding Archives in Bygone Beverley and so much more.

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The food & drink section - as always - has great places to eat out and eat in plus a seasonal recipe from Riverford Organics and a delicious indian dish from Ahmed at the Bengal Brasserie in Market Weighton.

We also have interesting articles and features in the House & Home section as well as Rebekahs Beauty Box and first class advertisers as usual. Please also check out our Wine column with Roy Woodcock, Travel with Marion Owen as well as local news stories and Gardening advice. As usual we finish off with Fiona Dwyer’s ‘food for thought’.

We also have the Hull City & Rugby League columns and some fantastic competitions in this issue with tickets for some great gigs up for grabs too - including 10cc’s Graham Gouldman, Hayseed Dixie, The Elvis Show, The Overtones and Punk/Rock super group the Crunch.

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Local News

Swinemoor pupils show they can compete with the best in national singing exams

I was delighted to hear that 8 pupils at Swinemoor Primary School have recently achieved fantastic results in their Grade 1 and 2 singing exams, taking home distinctions, merits, and near-full mark results.

opportunity to begin to learn a musical instrument free of charge, which is why I was very happy to see a commitment in our manifesto to invest more in arts, music and sports in schools – particularly through a new arts pupil premium that will be offered to secondary schools to help fund enriching activities.

The school fully funds the music programme, and it’s the second time they have entered students into exams after being very ably coached by Mrs Sharp, Deputy Head at Swinemoor.

In the meantime, we’re helping to realise our Government’s ambition of creating a network of music education hubs – helped by funding of more than £300 million over the last 4 years, which also got an £85 million boost in our manifesto. Over 700,000 students have had the chance to learn a new musical instrument through teaching that’s been offered at these hubs.

Huge congratulations should go to the students and the school – not only is this programme a great way of showing off the talent of the pupils, but it’s also a fantastic way of boosting confidence and raising aspirations at the same time.

The pupils have demonstrated that they are amongst the best in the country, and can use the determination they’ve shown in competing at the highest level in these examinations, to work hard at school and achieve the most that they possibly can.

Music has the potential to inspire pupils: increasing self-confidence and creativity, and offering a sense of achievement. We have a great history of nurturing creativity in Britain, and long may it continue.

Every child should be given the

I had the pleasure of visiting Swinemoor last year. Aside from being incredibly well-mannered, the community spirit that has been fostered by the Headteacher, Mr Myers, makes all the pupils feel involved and encourages everyone to do the best that they can.

come into schools to talk about their careers, showing the wide range of options available to them as they enter the world of work.

Showcasing everything from architects to zoologists (and even Members of Parliament), Primary Futures shows that what you want to become should never be limited by where you’re from. Whether

Contact Graham Stewart MP E: grahamstuartmp@parliament.uk 9 Cross Street, Beverley HU17 9AX Telephone: 01482 697 687

Hull event for visually impaired: Find out more about support and services at this one day event

Sight Support Hull & East Yorkshire (HEY) have brought together a range of exhibitors and information of support and services I strongly believe in the importance available all in one place. of raising aspirations at a young age, which high-quality music education – as provided by Swinemoor – can help to do.

It’s also why I champion Education and Employers’ Primary Futures programme which arranges for volunteers from all walks of life to

Sight Support HEY is the independent local sight loss charity for the area which provides advice and social and leisure opportunities to local people who are blind or partially sighted.

The charity is holding a Low Vision Exhibition at its centre on Beverley Road in Hull on Friday 13th March from 10.00am until 3.00pm.

“We recognise the growing range of support and services available to visually impaired people and are looking forward to being able to offer a range of exhibitors and information together in one place,” says exhibition coordinator Phil Dearman.

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it’s through music or sports, visits or career talks; raising children’s aspirations is something that should be encouraged at every opportunity.

The event is open to the general public who can meet with exhibitors including British Wireless for the Blind, Hull and Talking District Magazine and the Macular Society to find out more about the types of equipment, aids and support services available to help with a wide variety of visual impairments.

Entry is free and refreshments will be available to purchase.

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Health & Wellbeing

7 Ways To Boost Your Morning Coffee Want to get your day off to a healthier start but can’t face ditching your flat white? You aren’t alone. Saves for ‘healthy coffees’ are now up by 218% on Pinterest as more of us seek nourishing alternatives. So, we asked leading London nutritionist, Lily Soutter, for easy ways to boost your morning brew so you don’t have to forego it completely. From chucking in some protein to adding an antioxidant hit, here are seven simple add-ons she recommends…

Try Adding: BEETROOT The Benefits: this is a real love/ hate option. However, beetroot lattes are becoming hugely popular. Beetroot juice is rich in nitrates which helps to stimulate nitric oxide production. In turn, this lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow and has been shown to improve aerobic capacity, as well as exercise endurance. It could be the perfect pre-workout boost you’ve been looking for – not to mention, a great all-rounder, as beetroot is packed with potassium, iron and vitamin C. You can find powders and beetroot blends at most supermarkets, but Waitrose do some of the best.

Try Adding: SUN-RIPENDED MUSHROOMS The Benefits: mushroom coffee is the next ‘big thing’ and with good reason. Sun-ripened mushrooms are unique in that they are particularly high in vitamin D – which is perfect for vegans or vegetarians if they need an extra boost. Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, immune function and even mood, so it’s worth adding a little to your next brew.

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The addition of these types of medicinal mushrooms have also been shown to counteract the jittery effects that often come with coffee. There are many options on the market, but Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee Mix is consistently well-rated.

Try Adding: PROTEIN-RICH ICE CREAM The Benefits: if you are an afterdinner coffee drinker and love your Affogato (coffee with a scoop of ice cream), then why not try one with a protein twist? Look to ice creams that are rich in protein and low in sugar. My personal favourite is the Halo Top ice creams as they have up to 24 grams of protein and are a far healthier option than

other alternatives on the shelves.

You could save 260 calories while enjoying a sweet treat which is guilt-free.

cacao provides additional caffeine be mindful of overall intake if you are particularly sensitive and get jittery.

Try Adding: CINNAMON The Benefits: a pinch of this delicious spice can deliver a sweet flavour without the need to add sugar. Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, too, which protect against free radical damage and boost health generally. What’s more, it is currently under research for its anti-inflammatory properties.

A powerhouse addition, that’s for sure.

Try Adding: CAYENNE PEPPER The Benefits: if you love a morning boost then cayenne pepper will definitely give you that kick.

This spice is particularly rich in a component called capsaicin which has anti-inflammatory properties hence some people advise taking it to reduce the pain of arthritis. It’s also said to boost metabolism and digestive health. You only need a little dash - a heavy hand will leave your mouth burning.

Try Adding: CACAO (pictured left) The Benefits: cacao can make the perfect addition to your coffee.

Apart from tasting great, it is jam-packed full of antioxidants called flavonols which are a type of polyphenol that have benefits for cardiovascular health. It is also a great way of boosting your fibre levels and contains magnesium for an extra health kick. However, as

Try Adding: GINGER The Benefits: if you’re in need of a winter warmer, additional ginger will certainly help to satisfy. Plus, it’s known to help ward off colds and flu, making it ideal for this time of year. What’s more, it could also be a winner if you’re hungover as ginger is a common home remedy to combat nausea.

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House and Home

Spring house buyer boom set to drive asking prices to record levels Buyers are likely to encounter some of the highest average asking prices for properties ever seen in Britain this Spring, Rightmove is predicting.

The property website thinks we are heading into a market where the huge demand for properties outstrips supply and boosts prices in the process.

Its latest figures for February revealed the average price of a property coming onto the market had risen by 0.8%, or £2,589, which is £40 short of a ‘new all-time high’ for price growth.

Traffic to the website increased by 7.2% compared the same month last year and it experienced ‘record visits’ in January which indicated there is a strong ‘pent up’ demand for housing.

Miles Shipside, director and housing market analyst for Rightmove, said: “This means that spring buyers are likely to be faced with the highest average asking prices ever seen in Britain.”

Sellers’ market

He said buyers who had been hesitating and waiting for more political certainty following the general election outcome would be paying a higher price but could ‘jump into the Spring market with renewed confidence’.

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“After three and a half years of Brexit uncertainty, dither and delay, many now seem to have the 2020 vision that this is the year to satisfy their pent-up housing needs,” he said.

And, he added: “Now could be an excellent time to get on the market and sell, seizing the opportunity of achieving a quick sale at a decent price.”

First-time buyer challenge

But while this is positive news for anyone looking to sell, for those attempting to get onto the property ladder the environment is looking more challenging.

Josef Wasinski, co-fouder of Wayhome, said: “These figures will do nothing to raise the spirits of the thousands of reluctant renters, who have no choice but to stay put.

Sky-high deposits and significant upfront purchase costs are making homeownership unattainable for those stuck in the rent trap.”

“We need to see a greater focus on lowering the barriers to homeownership. New alternative routes are essential to support those wishing to buy their first home.”

YORSwitch collective energy switching scheme open for registrations East Riding residents looking to save money on their energy bills are again invited to sign up for the latest round of YORSwitch before the deadline in March.

Since the scheme started in 2013, YORSwitch has switched more than 30,000 households and delivered more than £6.3million savings for East Riding residents. In the latest auction alone, more than 5,000 East Riding households have so far registered to get a better deal with YORSwitch.

In partnership with iChoosr, the UK’s leading expert in collective energy switching, bespoke and highly competitive tariffs are able to be delivered.

The winning supplier of the auction in this round – Octopus Energy, Together Energy and E.ON – will

supply a range of tariffs to residents which are not available directly from the suppliers or through price comparison services.

This current round of YORSwitch will be available until midnight on Tuesday, 24 March 2020.

Registering is straightforward – just visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/ yorswitch or call (01482) 393939 or, if residents do not have access to the internet, visit any local East Riding of Yorkshire Council customer service centre to register.

It is advised that residents have a latest energy bill to hand when registering.

If residents need to visit one of the council’s customer service centres, please do so before Friday, 13 March 2020 to allow time for registration to be made.

Tolle transforming kitchens in 2020 with new ranges From the minute you walk into the Tolle showroom on Sow Hill Road in Beverley, you sense the relaxed atmosphere of the family run business. Whether just browsing for ideas or wanting a meeting to find inspiration and ideas from the designers at hand to offer their expertise and enthusiasm, nothing is too much trouble.

But when it comes to style, variety is also on offer from this independent showroom. Sourcing its products from a range of quality German and British suppliers the end result is always luxurious yet there are options here to suit all budgets from a classic painted wooden shaker to ultra modern concrete and glass with prices ranging from £5,000 to £100k.

New ranges for 2020 include British made ‘inframe’ and ‘Classic Painted’ kitchens. These beautiful kitchens are fully bespoke to your requirements and can be hand painted or sprayed in a variety of colours and finishes, including smooth or textured doors all of which are available under Tolle’s ‘We won’t be beaten on price’ guarantee!

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All staff at Tolle Kitchens are award winning designers with awards ranging from the Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Association to leading platform for home renovation Houzz. Therefore you will not only get a perfectly working kitchen but also a wow and dream space designed just for you.

Our close knit team and award winning designers, Dorian, John, and Lynne, all have a passion for creative design with professional service, and offer a wealth of experience in kitchen ergonomics and design.

Tolle kitchens is a recognised Neff Masterpartner showroom and you can receive expert product advice within a high-quality and inspirational environment as all members of staff have had full indepth training. Therefore if you are wanting knowledge about a specific appliance or information regarding a whole set of appliances for your new kitchen Tolle is the place to go.

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Our close knit team, left to right: Lynne, John and Dorian.

All packages are fully tailored to you and your needs.

Whether you want a supply only kitchen to a fully project managed kitchen including full electrics, plumbing, fitting, painting and floor fitting. So if you are ready to fall in love with the heart of your home, pop in for a free consultation.

The team will design your kitchen from your plans, or come out, measure up an existing space and start to use your ideas along with their award-winning skill to produce a dream space for you.

Being recognised for design excellence in 2018 by the KBSA, and designer of the year 2019 under its belt, Tolle is ready to create the design of kitchen you desire, to suit your budget.

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House & Home

Top 10 improvements to add value to your home A calculator which helps homeowners estimate the profit made after carrying out improvements to their property has been produced by GoCompare Home Insurance.

The Property Investment Calculator, which helps people work out how different projects or updates could add value to their home, is being promoted as GoCompare unveils the findings of a survey into home improvements.

In fact, giving homes a makeover is proving popular at the moment, as high property prices and uncertainty surrounding Brexit are preventing people from moving up the housing ladder.

Instead, many homeowners are revamping their current dwellings, something which can have the dual benefit of making space work for their growing family or changing needs as well as adding value to improve its sales potential in the future.

Reasons for a revamp

A survey by GoCompare revealed 85% of homeowners have updated or improved their home in the last five years with interior redecoration, a bathroom refresh and replacing floors topping the list of work they carried out.

While the majority undertook the work in order to improve the general appearance of their home, or to simply upkeep the property and prevent it from falling into disrepair, nearly a quarter said they wanted to add value.

Indeed, for as many as 14% it made more sense to spruce up their current home than to move house.

According to GoCompare the top 10 home improvements carried out in the last five years were: 1 Interior redecoration

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10 Improved the insulation 11%

Other improvements which were mentioned in the survey included adding a patio or garden decking, extending the property, knocking through rooms to create an open plan space and electrical rewiring.

When to tell your insurer

While you don’t need to inform your insurer if you are simply freshening up your home with a lick of paint or installing a new carpet, it’s worth being aware that some home improvements will need to be disclosed.

What’s more, any work which adds value to your home will need to be reported to your insurer. This is because buildings insurance is calculated on the rebuild cost of a property, therefore cover must be increased accordingly.

Ryan Fulthorpe, from GoCompare Home Insurance, said: “Unless you’ve specifically added cover,

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home insurance doesn’t cover accidental damage to your property or your belongings.

“So, if you accidentally knock over a tin of paint while redecorating or drill a hole through a water pipe while putting up shelves, you may not be covered unless you’ve bought the extra protection.

“As a rule, home insurance policies also don’t cover tradesmen or their work. So, before employing anyone, make sure they have their own insurance in place and check they’re qualified to carry out the work and are registered with a recognised governing body.”

Structural work will also need to be reported to your insurer as this could increase the risk of damage. www.gocompare.com/homeinsurance/property-investmentcalculator/

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Improving your home? Top tips for avoiding common pitfalls Increasing numbers of homeowners are improving their homes instead of moving, but having building work carried out can be a frustrating and stressful process. Suzi Adams offers tips to make it easier The dust and disruption of carrying out building work on your property are two of the necessary evils of improving your home.

But these are just minor inconveniences compared to some of the troubles you could face if you don’t prepare properly.

Follow these guidelines and plan in advance you can avoid some of the pitfalls.

Planning permission

Firstly, it is important that you check whether planning permission or listed building consent is required before the works commence.

If there are trees in the vicinity, check whether they are protected by tree preservation orders (TPOs) as you may need to change your plans as a result.

If the works are substantive or you have any doubt as to whether planning permission is required, it is worth engaging a surveyor or solicitor early. This can avoid problems and costs in the long run.

Choosing a contractor

When choosing a contractor it is always important to obtain quotes from several and not just go with the first person you see.

It is also a good idea to meet the contractor to discuss the scope of the works and timescales. Do not be afraid to ask them who will be carrying out the works and question whether there will there be a sub-contractor or from whom they will acquire the materials.

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a detailed breakdown. Also, ask the contractor for details of other clients he has worked for.

A good reliable contractor will be expecting you to ask this and will be happy to provide you with detail of other work they have carried out.

This way you can talk to other clients about any problems they experienced with the works. Once you have reached an agreement with the contractor, it is important that this is documented in writing.

Where substantive works are involved you should have a contract drawn up by a solicitor.

Often a builder will have a contract which your solicitor can look at for you.

Working on a leasehold

If you are undertaking works to a leasehold property then it is important to check your lease as you may need to seek the freeholder’s consent – depending on what alterations you are proposing.

This will often require you to seek advice from a solicitor who will assist you in obtaining a formal document known as a licence for alterations from the freeholder.

You will usually be responsible for the freeholder’s solicitor’s and surveyor’s costs for providing a licence. If the freeholder unreasonably withholds consent, then your solicitor can advise you of the steps you can take.

Giving your neighbours notice

It is always a good idea to speak to your neighbours and advise them of your plans so that any potential issues can be ironed out before works start.

The last thing you need is unnecessary delays. All too often disputes arise because the neighbours had not been aware of the proposed works. If you let them know in advance this can be avoided.

It is often the case that you will be obligated to tell adjoining neighbours of your plans because of the Party Wall Act 1996. This act is aimed at resolving disputes in relation to work on adjoining walls and excavations near neighbouring properties.

It is worth engaging a party wall surveyor in this process. If the adjoining owners decide to engage their own surveyor then you will need to cover their costs of doing so.

Engage professionals early

It is fundamental to get architects, surveyors and lawyers involved early on in your building work to make sure you prevent problems before they start – whether you are planning works to your property or where a dispute has arisen.

Burying your head in the sand often results in problems occurring or disputes escalating. This tends to result in an expensive surprise

for all parties and is one that can be avoided.

Don’t forget the insurance

If you are just decorating or replacing fitted units you may not need to inform your home insurance provider, but if you are doing anything structural then you will.

If you are planning structural changes then your premium may go up to reflect any increase in the rebuild cost.

Your insurer will want to be forewarned about any work that could increase the risk of damage to your home or its contents.

Don’t assume your policy will automatically cover you for any accidents that happen during the works, as you will often have to get an add on to your policy.

Finally, make sure your contractor has insurance to make sure you are fully covered for anything that goes wrong.

If you plan ahead and follow this advice you are likely to avoid the expensive and painful pitfalls some face and will leave you able to challenge you energy and money into improving your home.

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Why you don’t need to move to find your ‘forever’ home Rising house prices and market uncertainty mean more homeowners are transforming their current property into their ‘forever home’ rather than moving house.

As many as 86% of homeowners decided to make improvements according to a survey by LV= General Insurance, with the most popular make-over being redecoration.

Being close to good transport links also proved important with a quarter of those quizzed.

For anyone interested in finding out when they might stand of chance of having their forever home, LV= has created a tool to help you calculate this based on the region in which you live.

Insurance

It is also urging anyone considering making major improvements to their home to remember to let their home insurer know so the level of cover can be adjusted accordingly.

But a revamped kitchen and landscaped garden also proved popular ways to upgrade current homes to attain ‘ideal’ home status.

Heather Smith, managing director of the LV=GI Direct business, said: “When looking to buy a property, especially one where you intend to stay put, it’s important to consider which factors are most important to you.

“With house prices continuing to rise and uncertainty in the market, our research shows that the vast majority of homeowners are choosing to renovate their current property to create their ‘forever home’.”

Factors which make a ‘forever’ home

bought their property was in fact 41.

However, in LV=’s survey the average age at which people already in their ‘forever home’

When it comes to the factors which make a forever home, garden was most important with 59% of respondents. Other elements which were essential in creating the perfect home were the number of bedrooms, access to amenities and parking spaces.

A ‘forever home’ is considered to be the property somebody intends to live in indefinitely – it’s something people, on average, think they will buy when they are 49.

Spring into Fitness in 2020 As thoughts start turning to warmer days, East Riding Leisure is urging residents to ‘spring into fitness’ with a range of special offers which are only available for a limited period..

available for £19.50, saving over £13 on the normal price.

A one-month Premier membership – including the full package of exercise classes, gym, swim and sports hall use at all nine East Riding Leisure Centres – is now

These offers also include access to the HealthPlus programme, which offers three sessions with a fitness consultant to help members to achieve their goals.

In another offer, six months for the price of five are available on Premier, Crew Card and *Sunlight memberships, which also allow access to all facilities. (*Sunlight membership access from 9am - 4pm).

Smith added: “Renovations can take up a lot of time and money, and with your home being your most valuable possession, it’s important to have the right protection for your home and its contents.

“We’d encourage people to tell their insurer about any planned structural work, such as an extension, loft conversion or new roof, to ensure that cover is in place.”

The offers are only available from Monday, 24 February to Tuesday, 31 March, 2020.

Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for tourism, culture and leisure, said: “I hope these special offers will encourage lots of people to spring into action to take advantage of these great membership packages to help improve their overall health and wellbeing.”

For full details, and news of all facilities and special events and offers at East Riding leisure centres, visit www.eastridingleisure.co.uk or

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Womens Health

Health Checks: Everything You Need To Know When life gets in the way, health checks can fall to the bottom of a never-ending to-do list. They do, however, play a crucial part in keeping us healthy. BeverleyMag chatted to Dr Deborah Lee for the lowdown on the medical checks you need to bookmark at every age….

Firstly, what are health checks and why are they important?

Health checks are designed to keep healthy people healthy. “The NHS offers a range of health checks, which have been developed in order to pick up signs of serious medical conditions such as stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia,” explains Deborah. “It’s very important to note that, if you have symptoms, see a doctor. Screening is for well people and not designed to diagnose people with symptoms.”

So which health checks are available to women on the NHS?

These include the NHS health check, a cervical screening, a breast screening, a bowel screening, sexual-health screenings, a cholesterol check and a bloodpressure check. What your suitable for depends on your age.

NHS Health Check

This 20 to 30-minute GP appointment is available for anyone aged 40 to 74. “This is to see if you are at specifically high risk for heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease or stroke,” says Deborah. “Your GP will measure your height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure, along with taking a fingerprick blood test to check blood glucose for diabetes. They then advise on how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia with information on exercise and nutrition.”

Cervical Screening

More commonly known as a smear test, this is designed to prevent cervical cancer from developing.

You are invited to a GP surgery or sexual health clinic for a smear test aged 25 and every three years after, until you are aged 49, then every five years until you are 64.

“A smear test is a small scrape of cells from the neck of the womb, put on a slide and examined under the microscope. If there are any abnormal cells that – left untreated – could develop into cancer, you can then be treated early to stop this happening,” says Deborah.

“Although smears are unpleasant, they are nothing to be too worried

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about. Doctors and nurses are trained to do them, and they are not as bad as you think.” With around 3million women in the UK overdue a smear test, make sure to book in for yours.

Breast Screening

Women aged 50 to 71 are invited to their local hospital or mobile community clinic every three years for a 20 to 30-minute mammogram, known as a breast screening. “Breast screenings save lives,” says Deborah. “They pick up cancers early, often before you can feel a lump in the breast. This is an X-ray of the breast containing a very low level of radiation. The test is uncomfortable but not painful.”

Bowel Cancer Screening

At 55, you are offered a one-off bowel scope screening test at your local hospital or mobile community clinic. “By having this screening, bowel cancer can be picked up early and treated more easily,” Deborah tells us. “You lie on an X-ray table and the healthcare professional will insert a telescope – a very thin tube – into your bowel. The test is uncomfortable but not painful.”

Chlamydia Screening

Chlamydia screening kits are available free of charge at schools, colleges, A&E departments, GP surgeries, pharmacies and sexual health clinics. Deborah explains: “These are aimed at anyone under 25 and should be done every year, or if they change sexual partners, or have symptoms. Anyone over 25 can request a test at their GP or a sexual health clinic. They can also be requested online.”

Cholesterol Check

If you are 40 or over, you can also request a cholesterol check.

High cholesterol doesn’t cause symptoms, so can go unmissed without a blood test. If you’re worried about your cholesterol, simply request an appointment with your GP.

Blood Pressure Check

When you reach 50, you should consider having a blood pressure test at your GP too. “Book in with your GP every five years to keep an eye on your blood pressure,” suggests Deborah.

What checks can you do at home?

Deborah recommends everyone measure their BMI. “If you measure your weight and height, you can put this into the NHS BMI calculator. A BMI of 25-29.9 is overweight; 30-39.9 is obese; and

over 40 is severely obese. This has major implications for your health – if you’ve never done it, check it now.”

What about private health tests?

“The NHS provides a range of screening tests in order to detect the most common long-term health conditions,” Deborah points out. While some private companies can offer further tests – such as a CT scan – she advises proceeding with caution. “Screenings can cause stress and anxiety. Tests may show up benign conditions, which you didn’t know you had, and would probably have gone away by themselves or never have caused you any problems.” A number of private health companies offer female health checks for women of any age. These focus specifically on female health – in particular breast or gynaecological health – and can be booked via the likes of Bupa, Nuffield Health and BMI.

When should you see a doctor?

Remember that checks are for healthy people. If you’re suffering with any unusual symptoms, you should get them checked out by your GP. Symptoms that require immediate medical help (i.e. phoning 999 or going to A&E) include: sudden abdominal pain, confusion, fever, unusual bleeding, swollen leg, shortness of breath, chest pain and sudden headache.

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How to avoid hidden sugars

Sugar is hiding in plain sight, but BeverleyMag nutritionist Karen Mann has some helpful tips to help you kick the sweet stuff Most of us are aware that it’s important to avoid eating too much sugar, but that can be easier said than done.

Imagine how many raisins you’d eat in one sitting compared with how many grapes. Pound for pound, raisins contain nearly four times the amount of sugar as grapes, so limit your portion sizes and mix with nuts to fill you up and provide your body with healthy fats.

You might be conscious of the sugar in cakes, biscuits and sweets, but there are many other sources of hidden sugar that you may not be so aware of.

Reading labels is important. The amount of sugar in a product will be listed in the nutrition chart on the back of most food packaging and is the best way to know for sure how much sugar a food contains.

Here, nutritionist Karen Mann talks us through the most common sources of hidden sugar to look out for.

Sauces It goes without saying that it’s generally better to make your own when it comes to sauces so you know exactly what you’re eating.

Shop-bought stir fry, Chinese and pasta sauces often have added sugar to sweeten them. A typical sweet chilli dipping sauce, for example, is over one third sugar.

DIY sauces don’t have to be time consuming. Garlic, ginger, sesame oil and tamari soya sauce make for a flavourful stir fry while a simple tomato pasta sauce can be whipped up in 15 minutes. If

making a sauce from scratch is unrealistic, check out brands like Mr Organic’s tomato pasta sauce, Seggiano’s pesto, or Blend Bros Smoky BBQ and Sweet Chilli sauces.

Breakfast cereals Chocolate and honey-flavoured kids’ cereals are well-known to be offenders when it comes to sugary foods, but a lot of people don’t realise just how much sugar is in their healthy-looking cereal.

For example, many ‘fruit and nut’ granolas list sugar as their second highest ingredient. Want a healthy breakfast? Start your day with a protein and veg based meal like eggs and avocado with spinach or a protein smoothie that will provide slow-released energy to power your morning and prevent a mid-morning blood sugar crash.

‘Healthy’ snack bars Fruit, nut and oat-based snack bars are often marketed as a healthy alternative to chocolate bars, but in truth they can be very high in sugar. Many contain honey, brown sugar, fructose syrup or corn syrup and some are coated in yoghurt or chocolate which further ramp up the sugar content. And don’t think that just because something contains no added sugar it is low in sugar, bars made mostly from dried fruit are also high in sugar. While the ingredients are predominantly fruit, dried fruit is far higher in sugar than fresh.

Dried fruit Speaking of which, keep dried fruit as a treat, and don’t consider it a substitute for fresh. Drying fruits decreases the size but concentrates the sugar content so it’s much easier to consume a lot more sugar when eating dried fruit.

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Soft drinks It’s easy to forget about drinks when it comes to considering sugar intake, but soft drinks are actually one of the biggest sources of sugar in many people’s diets. Try swapping sugary soft drinks for sparking water infused with fresh fruits or mint and lemon. Cold brew green tea can easily be made at home by steeping a couple of green tea bags in a jug of water overnight.

Or try herbal or fruit teas to warm you up as the weather cools down.

Alcohol Alcohol is another factor that people (conveniently) forget about when trying to cut down on their sugar intake. Cocktails, ciders and mixed drinks are all main offenders, while a small glass of dry wine with dinner is a much healthier option.

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Beverley Conservative Club is changing not only with the new branding and name – The C Club, but it is also undergoing a programme of refurbishment which includes redecoration of the entrance with new modern light fittings, warm welcoming carpets and stylish new paint colours and new modern lighting, carpets and window blinds to the main bar area. But this is only the beginning!

The welcoming bar serves a wide range of beers, lagers and real ales and offers a wide range of sporting events on large screen TVs.

Road. The property, including 5.9 acres of land was known as Wylie Park.

After the 2nd World War the Club was subject to a compulsory purchase order to allow the construction of Wylies Road and what forms the basis of the current Club was built at the side.

The Club’s history goes back to 1885 when the first Conservative Club was opened in the Town. Within three years the Club’s membership had increased to such a level, that it necessitated a move to larger premises in Toll Gavel.

Today the Club boasts 5 first-class snooker tables and carries 11 different snooker teams who play their matches there.

The C Club is a great venue for meetings, social gatherings, parties and events, so ask about hiring their function room!

A further programme of refurbishment is planned for our Churchill Lounge and Concert Room, where live entertainment is on offer on the last Saturday of each month throughout the year.

The Club host Live Tribute Acts on Friday nights. Forthcoming events are Elvis Presley on Friday 3 April, and Roy Orbison on Friday 22 May. Tickets for these events will be available at £6.00 each.

In 1895, the Club moved again to premises in Market Place, and in 1925 the Club bought a large Victorian House in North Bar Without, directly opposite York

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Wheatberries and purple sprouting broccoli with crispy garlic and chilli Serves 2 A hearty and healthy lunch combining toothsome wheatberries, clean greens and crispy fried onions. Wheatberries are the entire wheat kernel except for the hull. They take a while to cook but have a good nutty texture, lending real substance to a dish. You can use pearl barley, pearl spelt, bulghur wheat or couscous as substitutes.

Ingredients 100g purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed if necessary 100g wheatberries 4 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil (or use the oil you used to fry the onions) 1 fresh red chilli, very finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, very finely sliced Handful of Crispy Fried Onions (optional) Salt and black pepper Method Boil the purple sprouting broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into very cold water before draining. Add the wheatberries to the same water and cook for 25 minutes, or until cooked but still chewy. Drain in a colander. Wipe out the pan and heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. Add the chilli and garlic and fry, stirring, until the garlic has turned golden. Add the broccoli and fry for a couple more minutes, then add the drained wheatberries and a handful of crispy fried onions, if using. Mix everything together, check the seasoning and add a dash more onion oil if it seems dry. Serve warm. www.riverford.co.uk/recipes

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World of Wine I hate to be the bearer of bad news, although in all honesty I’m pretty sure it won’t come as a surprise to many! But according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association the prediction is that the average price of a bottle of wine will exceed the £6 mark by June of this year.

The average bottle price in the UK in 2019 was £5.93 which, in turn, was up 20p on the year before.

How much the price rise is likely to be will be governed by duty changes to be announced this month (March 11), when new Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce his plans.

The WSTA believes that the £6 average bottle price will be breached given the predicated duty rises, the 2016 Brexit referendum driving up import costs and less promotion in supermarkets.

Why is this significant? According to data and insights analyst Kantar, a whopping 54 per cent of still wine buyers in the UK spend less than £6 per bottle on wine - that’s 9.7 million people. “This is a trend that risks alienating value-conscious shoppers as it has hit those who spend on lower-priced wine the hardest,” Laura Christen of Kantar said.

Bearing this in mind, budget supermarket Aldi is mounting a campaign to demonstrate that affordable wines doesn’t necessarily represent poor quality. Julie Ashfield, in charge of wine buying for the stores group, told us: “At Aldi we have the most efficient business model in the supermarket sector and enjoy close long-term relationships with our suppliers. It’s through these partnerships that we are able to work together to provide outstanding quality wines, at unbeatable prices.”

Challenged to put that claim to the test, I’ve tried and recommend both a white and a red wine, currently available at £4.99 from Aldi, as part of this month’s best buys. * Interestingly, whether you had a dry, damp or “try” January, we’re told sales of no or low alcohol wines

surged during that month.

With 27 per cent of UK drinkers cutting their consumption at the start of the year, there have been, according to a YouGov survey, different ways to approach “dry January”.

Dry January, is cutting alcohol out altogether, damp January is cutting back rather than abstaining, such as not drinking the night before work or so-called school nights.

Try January suggests looking for unusual wines and beers, and lower alcohol options.

Confirming the trend, Majestic announced that sales of no or low alcohol wines were up 52 per cent this January compared to last year. German wines, in particular, enjoyed a jump in sales of 22 per cent, thanks to the crisp, white wine, styles with lower alcohol, which generally sit in the sub-8 per cent abv category.

The big winner though was beer, with no/low alcohol sales up 312 per cent this January, dominated by international brewers such as Heineken and Brew Dog. * This caught my eye, too . . . clothing company H&M has debuted an eco-friendly clothing range that includes items made from a leather substitute from the waste products of wine-making.

A leather-like material, called “vegea”, is a soft vegan leather alternative and is forming part of the popular fashion brand’s Conscious Collection, made up of

clothes crafted from eco-friendly materials.

The leather substitute is made from grape pomace, also known as marc, which is what’s left over after the grapes are pressed in wine production. Some wineries use it as a fertilising compost, while others are selling it to biogas companies for use as a renewable energy source.

In more recent times food scientists have been finding more and more ways of using this by-product, because of the antioxidants and fibre that it contains, and it’s known that it has been incorporated as an ingredient in bread, cereal, pasta, cheese, ice-cream and even added to meat and seafood.

Vogue magazine reported that H&M discovered this new leather alternative three years ago and is also using it in a number of handbags and pairs of shoes in the Conscious Collection. The range also features clothes made with a dye created from spent coffee grounds.

It takes about 2.6 pounds (1.17 kilograms) of grapes to produce a standard bottle of wine and after the grapes are squeezed, about 20 percent of that weight remains in the form of grape skins, seeds and stems. Pomace (or grape marc), as grape waste is called, is something that the global wine industry produces a lot of — close to 12 million tons each year.

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Where: Aldi When: Now Why: A bronze medal winner at the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition. Filled to the brim with tropical fruit flavours, this wine is refreshing, crisp and delicious just the way a New Zealand Sauvignon should be!

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Red lentil dhal and tandoori chickpeas

Comforting and hearty with added crunch, this is perfect for large batch cooking and to take away for lunch on a drizzly day.

Ingredients Olive oil, for cooking 1 leek, green and all, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 medjool dates, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 100 g red lentils 250 ml boiling water 400 ml coconut milk 1 large handful of fresh spinach Salt and freshly cracked black pepper Plant based yoghurt, to serve Sourdough bread, toasted, to serve

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Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas 4) and line a baking sheet with baking parchment.

2. To cook the crispy chickpeas, put the drained chickpeas in a bowl with the spice mix and olive oil and mix so they are well coated.

3. Scatter them on the prepared sheet and pop in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden and crunchy.

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4.Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil In a large frying pan and fry the leek, garlic, dates and spices for a good 5–10 minutes until soft.

5. Add the lentils and boiling water and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed.

6. Add the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for another 10 minutes until the lentils have a lovely creamy texture.

7. Once it’s ready, ladle in a handful of spinach and top off with crispy chickpeas, a dollop of plant yoghurt and toasted sourdough for scooping.

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Books To Read In March

From the long-awaited return of Marian Keyes to a selection of brilliant debuts, this month serves up both fascinating fiction and intelligent thrillers…

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

by Cho Nam-Joo Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is the South Korean million-copy bestseller that’s just been translated into English. Kim Jiyoung is a girl born to a mother whose in-laws wanted a boy; she’s a sister made to share a room while her brother gets one of his own; a female preyed upon by male teachers at school; a daughter whose father blames her when she is harassed late at night; a good student who doesn’t get put forward for internships; a model employee but gets overlooked for promotion; a wife who gives up her career and independence for a life of domesticity. Ultimately, this is a life story of one young woman which raises questions about endemic misogyny and institutional oppression that are relevant to us all.

Grown Ups

by Marian Keyes Is this Marian Keyes’ best novel yet? Considering we raced through almost 700 pages in under two days, we’re inclined to say yes.

Grown Ups follows the lives of the Caseys.

Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together: birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weekends away. And they’re a happy family.

But under the surface, conditions are murkier. While some people clash, others like each other a little too much. Everything stays under control until Ed’s wife, Cara, gets concussion and starts revealing secrets one by one. In

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the subsequent unravelling, every one of the adults finds themselves wondering if it’s time to finally grow up. A heartening, pacey read.

The 24-Hour Café by Libby Page From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lido comes a story of friendship, belonging and never giving up on your dreams. Day and night, Stella’s Café opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It’s a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door. At the centre of the tale is Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella’s, but is it time to step outside and make their own way in life? Page’s second novel offers readers 24 hours at Stella’s Café, where one day might just be enough to change a life.

The Girl with the Louding Voice

by Abi Daré Adunni is a 14-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education.

This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a “louding voice”, the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future.

But instead, Adunni’s father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. A powerful, emotional debut novel told in an unforgettable way.

Actress by Anne Enright From Booker Prize-winning Irish author Anne Enright comes this moving novel about fame, sexual power and a daughter’s search to understand her mother’s hidden truths. This is the story of Irish

theatre legend Katherine O’Dell, as told by her daughter Norah. It tells of early stardom in Hollywood, of highs and lows on the stages of Dublin and the West End. But this romance between mother and daughter cannot survive Katherine’s past, or the world’s damage. As Norah uncovers her mother’s secrets, she acquires a few of her own. Then, fame turns to infamy when Katherine decides to commit a bizarre crime. Actress is about a daughter’s search for the truth: the dark secret in the bright star, and what drove Katherine finally mad.

The Book of Echoes

by Rosanna Amaka 1981: England looks forward to a new decade. But on the streets of Brixton, it’s hard to hold onto your dreams, especially if you’re a young black man. Racial tensions rumble, and now Michael Watson might land in jail for a crime he did not commit. Thousands of miles away, village girl Ngozi abandons her orange stall for the chance to work as a maid. Alone in a big city, Ngozi’s fortunes turn dark and soon both her heart and hopes are shattered. From dusty roads to gritty pavements, Ngozi and Michael’s journey towards a better life is strewn with heartache and injustice. When they finally collide, their lives will be transformed for ever.

Strange Hotel by Eimear McBride A nameless woman enters a nondescript hotel room she’s been in once before, many years ago. Though the room hasn’t changed, she has, as have the dimensions of her life. As she goes on to occupy a series of hotel rooms around the world, each of which reflects back some aspect of herself, we begin to piece together the details of what transpires in these rooms,

the rules of engagements she’s put in place for herself and the men she sometimes meets, and the outlines of the absence she is trying to forget. Told in a voice that will lure readers with its fierceness, vulnerability, honesty and black humour, Eimear McBride’s Strange Hotel immerses us in the currents of attraction, love and grief.

Apeirogon by Colum McCann From the National Book Award– winning and bestselling author of Let the Great World Spin comes a novel rooted in the real-life friendship between two men united by loss. Colum McCann’s most ambitious work to date, Apeirogon concerns friendship, love, loss and belonging. Bassam Aramin is Palestinian. Rami Elhanan is Israeli. They inhabit a world of conflict that colours every aspect of their daily lives, from the roads they are allowed to drive on, to the schools their daughters, Abir and Smadar, each attend, to the checkpoints, both physical and emotional, they must negotiate.

Their worlds shift irreparably after 10-year-old Abir is killed by a rubber bullet and 13-year-old Smadar becomes the victim of suicide bombers. When Bassam and Rami learn of each other’s stories, they recognise the loss that connects them and they attempt to use their grief as a weapon for peace.

Here We Are by Graham Swift This new novel from the winner of the Booker Prize in 1996 for Last Orders is set in Brighton in 1959.

The theatre at the end of the pier is having its best summer season in years.

Ronnie, a brilliant young magician, and Evie, his dazzling assistant, are top of the bill, drawing audiences each night. Meanwhile, Jack is everyone’s favourite compère, a born entertainer, holding the whole show together. As the summer progresses, the off-stage drama between the three begins to overshadow their theatrical success, and events unfold which will have lasting consequences for all their futures.

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Beverley Treasure House looks at the Yorkshire Wolds

A new exhibition opens at the Treasure House in Beverley on Saturday, 7 March: ‘Reading the Landscape - Photographs and Words Inspired by Walking the Wolds’ and runs until 6 June.

The exhibition has been produced with photographer Peter Heaton, who lives near York, and who has been inspired by nature writers such as Robert Macfarlane and J.A. Baker.

Peter has been out walking in the Yorkshire Wolds taking black and white photographs to which he has then added words - many of them about the emotions attached to being in the landscape, as well as environmental concerns, such as the decline in butterflies and birds.

Treasure House curator Sally Hayes explains : “Through stunning black and white images plus sound pieces and artefacts, Peter shares this experience with the viewer along with his concerns for our environment and love of landscape.”

He has also created soundpieces, which visitors can hear on the listening post in the Treasure House.

Visit http://peterheaton.co.uk/ for more details about Peter’s work, and see his work on the Love Exploring app (select Yorkshire Wolds Way).

There will be a programme of events to accompany the exhibition, starting on Saturday, 21 March at the Treasure House from 10am-3pm. ‘Discover the Wolds’ will be a chance to meet the council’s countryside access team and find out what they do, and learn about walks and events across the East Riding, and staff from the Yorkshire Wolds Way Partnership will also answer questions about this popular Nature Trail.

On Saturday, 28 March, visitors can drop into the exhibition space and meet Peter Heaton, who will chat about the inspirations and techniques behind his images and soundpieces, and his other photographic projects. There will also be a selection of historic Wolds objects to explore.

For full details of all events and exhibitions at the Treasure House and Beverley Art Gallery in Champney Road, plus the café, as well as opening times, please visit www.eastridingmuseums.co.uk

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Top 9 Tips For Finding The Best Flight Prices

Making your travel plans a reality but still ensuring you get value for money when it comes to flight prices is something you want to get right – especially when hundreds of price comparison websites all claim their offer is the one to go for. If it feels like it’s beyond your control, here are nine ways to ensure you get the best deal every time…

Keep Searches Secret

The internet has given us unprecedented access when it comes to tacking down the cheapest flights possible. But you might be surprised to know that cookies – which effectively track your online behaviour – mean flight prices do increase when you repeatedly search for a particular route. The reason? Airlines and websites want to scare you into booking the flight quickly before the price gets even higher. As such, it’s essential, to ensure you start your flight search by going ‘incognito’ online or using a private browsing mode. In Google Chrome or Safari, simply hit Command (or Control if using a desktop computer), Shift, N. Cookies are cleared each time you open an incognito window, so start over each time you search a new flight.

Limit Hidden Charges

In order to make money, most price comparison websites will inflate the cost of a flight so they can take a cut if you book. It should be said upfront that there’s no such thing as the perfect price comparison website or search engine, but some are definitely better than the rest.

Skyscanner, for example, checks the prices of more than 1,200 travel companies – including the ones it doesn’t stand to make any money from. It never uses its customers data to inflate prices, either, nor does it bury you in hidden charges and unexpected fees. You can also augment your search results to show the eco-friendliest travel options, as well as hotel and accommodation add-ons.

Find The Cheapest Day

It’s an old wives’ tale that flying out on a Tuesday at 3pm is the cheapest airline ticket out there.

But it is still possible to find some months which are cheaper than others. On Skyscanner, or other sites which permit this function, try adjusting your search settings under the ‘Depart’ tab to ‘Cheapest Month’ and ‘Search Flights’, and let the technology do its job. You can browse all dates to see which time

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of year is cheapest, before going back to the beginning to book a return trip. As per a study from the Airlines Reporting Corporation, it’s recommended that flyers try to book at least 57 days – roughly six weeks – in advance to get the best price, and between 30 days to three months for domestic trips. If you are in the market for something last minute, use a site such as Kiwi to find last-minute deals and comparisons.

Book Through Partner Brands

Rather than booking more than one seat on a certain flight, it might be possible to save money by paying for a second seat through a partner airline. For example the One World Alliance has 13 different member airlines, all of which work together to sell seats on their various routes and aircraft. Having booked one seat on British Airways, for example, it might be cheaper to find the second person’s ticket via one of its partners, such as American Airlines.

Be careful not split up return fares – it rarely works out cheaper to buy two single tickets each way.

Rack Up Miles And Points

If you travel regularly, and have a preferred airline, it’s definitely worth signing up to a loyalty scheme to earn points and miles on your trips. It’s common for airlines to offer its regular customers frequent flier bonuses, too, such as free upgrades. Just be sure to check when collected air miles and points expire. Failing that, investigate whether an airline-specific credit card might be appropriate for your circumstances. If you’re confident you can hit the minimum spend to trigger rewards without any risk to your personal finances, it might be an easy way to pay your way to free, or seriously discounted, flights – especially if you find yourself forced to book last-minute trips, frequently. A final disclaimer: always read the small print and take professional and independent financial advice if you’re unsure of the terms and how it might affect your credit score. You can also find out more information here.

Opt For Budget Airlines

If you’re willing to compromise on leg room, baggage allowance or even the number of layovers, budget airline and charter flights usually offer a far cheaper alternative. But make sure you read the small print when it comes to hidden charges or fees. For example, Ryanair has been known to charge customers for forgetting to print their boarding pass at home or failing to adhere to their strict baggage guidelines. It’s also a question of what really feels worth it. For example, a two-hour layover might not be worth the extra £200 to fly direct. Finally, if you’re flying to a popular resort, check with a charter travel company, such as Tui, to see if they have any deals.

Package holiday companies reserve flights to ferry their passengers, so you could bag a cheap flight when they come to sell off unreserved seats.

Shop The Sales

The British Airways January sale is always marked on our calendar, but with the development of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and even Singles Day, sales of cheap flights are becoming a more regular event.

Lesser known is the fact that it’s quite common for airlines to post mistakenly cheap fares as a result of technical glitches, currency conversion mishaps and general human error. Airfare Watchdog and Skyscanner are two great sites for flagging such errors. The former

updates its top 50 fares daily, while the latter’s monthly search function should pick up any anomalies.

Break Up Long-Haul Journeys

If you’re booking seriously long haul – think Australia or Hawaii– then consider breaking up the journey and booking different legs separately to keep costs down. It also counts to know whether your preferred airline flies somewhere direct or not. If not, it might be worth plumping for a budget airline to get you some of the way for less, before coughing up for a preferred airline for the second leg of the journey. Just be careful about how much transfer time you leave between flights – experts recommend between three and four hours, unless you’re planning to leave the connecting airport.

Consider A Different Currency

Depending on the destination, airline and exchange rate, you might find it’s cheaper to pay for your flight with a local airline in its native currency. While it’s common for airlines to make you pay in the currency of the country you’re departing from, this isn’t always the case. And always use a debit or credit card which is free from foreign transaction fees: it’s often the case that credit card companies charge a small percentage on any transactions made in a different currency, which might make any perceived discount null and void.

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Incredible India…

Sights, sounds & smells This is my 6th visit to this fascinating country. Each state is unique in its own way. My journey this time is taking us from the Ancient city of Varanasi to the Port of Kolkata sailing along the intriguing River Ganges.

Sights include old ancient monuments dating back to BC times.

We did ask our guide who gave the dates as BC seemed a strange way of cataloguing India’s history especially in Buddhist & Hindu temples. The British were our archaeologists was the answer.

Everywhere around the land is colour, women from all casts of life wearing the most amazing colourful saris. Mix this with their happy smiling faces and it is a photographers paradise.

In the state of Bihar is little visited by western tourists, today we enjoyed a festival to Lord Shiva at a temple located on the Ganges in the middle of nowhere.

We seemed to be the highlight of their day it is hard to count how many times we have had our photo taken.

Everyone has satellite and mobile phones, they know what western folk look like but very rarely get the opportunity to see us in the flesh. Often tourists think the country is full of beggars and hawkers. Well this is our second day of not being asked for anything to be given for free or hounded to buy anything. Everyone want to practice their English smile say hello and then chat until we have to move on.

We started our adventure in the oldest living city in the world, Varanasi on the banks of the river Ganges. It is a must in life for Hindus to visit this spiritual city and bath in the river waters. On death it is said if you are cremated on the shore of the Ganges after having your body dipped in the water you will be free from incarnation, break the circle of life and be at peace.

The city is full of colour, noise but surprisingly not bad smells. Incense, flowers and the spices of the cooking are always in the air.

Not everyone can afford a funeral in Varanasi and choose open countryside along the Ganges to perform the cremation. It has been a privilege to see such personal events taking place.

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Freda Doughty

The early 1930s were critical days for the Royal Worcester factory. Despite its famous name and 173 year history, it went into receivership on July 24th, 1930 and although its doors were closed only very briefly, no-one could say for sure just how much damage had been done to its reputation.

How could such a well established firm go under?

Inevitably there were a variety of factors at work, not least the economic conditions of the time, but undoubtedly some unfortunate production and marketing decisions contributed.

Freda Doughty figure ‘Boy with a Parakeet’ being formed. All the separate head, body arms, and bird are being ‘stuck up’ with liquid slip.

director who was visiting her cousin.

For around seventy years Worcester figures had been produced almost exclusively using parian, a durable material which permitted detailed modelling and which was also easily gilded and enamelled.

However during the First World War the factory began using a new material called Crownware.

A high temperature fired earthenware, Crownware was cheaper than parian but it was not a success. With things going wrong the factory attempted to branch out, away from its quality base into the mass market and began producing such things as ash trays, powder bowls and toby jugs.

To cut a very convoluted story short, Freda was invited to work for Worcester and the factory put into the production the four figures which she had created even before she joined them ….

Michael, Tommy, Mischief and Joan.

Freda was particularly interested in children and in 1934 she began the Children of the Nations series of thirteen figures.

In 1935 her most successful figures – Grandmother’s Dress and Boy with Parakeet – were launched.

Other major series were Days of Boy with Parakeet

Worcester was in receivership for just two weeks before it re-opened under the control of Joseph Grimson, a man who was to revive the firm’s fortunes. In the next few years Grimson brought in new sculptors and the factory produced dozens of new figures.

The sisters Freda and Dorothy Doughty

Amongst the most successful of the new sculptors was Freda Doughty, a young woman who came to work for the factory by one of those quirky tricks of fate which sometimes occur. A member of an artistic family – her father was a poet, her mother a painter – she had privately created several sculptures and it was one of these which was spotted by a Worcester

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the Week, started in 1938 and months of the Year which began in the late 1940s. She was unmarried and did not have any children of her own. The children that she modelled were the offspring of neighbours at her home in Kent.

Rather than have them pose in the studio she watched them at play, with the result that her pieces have a naturalness about them which might otherwise have been very difficult to capture. The quality of Freda’s work has been seen in most auction rooms up and down the country for many years.

The image to the left shows Friday’s Child, from the Days of the Week series. It is in beige and white with green shorts, orange sandals and the boy is depicted standing holding a grey cat. It was first modelled in 1938 with a rare colour variation being made in the early 1980s re-named My Pet. The market for these figures has waned in recent years and its value is currently only £20 - £30.

It is very refreshing for collectors not only to be able to identify the artist responsible for particular figures but also to be able to discover a little bit about them.

Freda died in retirement at Falmouth in Devon in 1972. Her figures continued to be produced long after that and were still in production until 1985 …. more than thirty-five years after the figures were created.

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Beauty

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Beauty Box Curls made a huge comeback last year, whether natural or not. Here’s why the trend is here to stay and how to manage your curls so they stay looking their most fabulous and fullsome.

We’re in the midst of a curl revolution which looks set to grow further in 2020. Former ‘secret’ curly hair, owners are embracing their natural locks, and those not genetically gifted with waves are booking in for perms – yes really!

Award-winning hairdresser Karine Heldersen says her salon did three perms all year in 2005, while in 2018 they did 176. They currently book in 2-4 every day. ‘Perms are so popular but there are a multitude of ways to do them now,’ says Karine. While you can still book in for a traditional set, more modern techniques use bendy rollers to give more beachy, natural curls – so it’s less 80s frizz or 90s crunch, and more flattering waves.

According to recent stats, Superdrug has seen a 40 per cent growth in sales of curl-enhancing products in the last year* alone.

This indicates curly hair including afro, is no longer a specialised hair type: it’s mainstream, natural and better represented than ever. So why the sudden love of all things wavy? Experts suggest the appeal of the curl is down to a number of factors: celebs and non-celebs embracing their natural hair, the steer away from harsh straightening treatments, and the fact that curls are flattering, fun and easy to style up... once you know how.

‘Curly hair is bespoke and beautiful,’ says Karine. ‘It can be high maintenance and temperamental too, but as you get to know your curls and experiment with products, you will be able to embrace and enjoy them.’

Dryness can be common for curly hair as the oil produced at each follicle can’t get all the way down the bends leading to dryness and frizz.

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‘Frizz is caused by the cuticles sticking up – they are meant to lay flat and overlap from root to tip,’ says Karine. Styling tools, tying hair up and colouring it all rough up the cuticles to cause gaps and breakages, to which curly hair is more prone.

That said, with a combination of the right treatments, styling products and minimal combing, frizz can be tamed – just not necessarily in the same way every day. ‘Curly hair plays by its own rules,’ says Karine. ‘Mine changes all the time, it can be perfectly curly, then a few days later looks much straighter.’

Curls can also be affected by the menstrual cycle, while some women have straight hair before pregnancy, then it goes curly, or vice versa.

Curly hair can also be fine or coarse, and abundant or sparse.

Whatever you have will determine the products you use.

How to care for curls Top tips for looking after curly hair Upon waking in the morning, leave your hair for at least 20 minutes before you touch it. Like your skin, which can crease on the pillow, hair needs time to calm down so you can then decide how best to style it for the day.

Brush hair well before washing (but only then!), and comb through with conditioner while in the shower. While you ought not brush curls when dry, you do need to detangle before washing. Also, brushing stimulates your scalp to spread oils along the hair shafts, which curly hair needs.

Use natural products where possible, avoiding artificial

silicones which can coat strands that can lead to dryness.

Apply a hair mask once a week, to deeply nourish curls and keep cuticles smooth.

Leave hair to dry naturally wherever possible, as any extreme heat can add to frizz and dryness.

The less you play with or try to style or brush curly hair, the better as it leaves curls intact.

Visit a curl specialist for cuts. They may dry cut your hair to help work with the overall shape.

Curly hair heroes Best for cleansing Aveda Be Curly Shampoo (£20.50, aveda.co.uk) cleanses with care. It’s packed with wheat protein, which expands when hair is wet, then pings back when dry, keeping curls defined.

Best coarse hair detangler Mane ‘n Tail Detangler (£7.99, lookfantastic.com) formerly designed for horses (yes really!), can sort out knots on the coarsest hair.

Best leave-on mask Lee Stafford Cactus Crush Mucho Moisture Mask (£8.99, boots.com) harnesses the hydration, minerals and electrolytes from cacti, which have to withstand strong desert sun, to moisturise strands.

Best multi-tasking conditioner Redken Curvaceous Conditioner (£12.75, lookfantastic.com) contains a curl memory complex with sugar crystals and moringa oil to replenish moisture and optimise definition. It can also be used as a

wash-off conditioner for fine hair, or left on overnight for a coarse or dry hair.

Best for styling coarse curls Kevin Murphy Killer Curls (£31, cultbeauty.co.uk) is an anti-frizz cream that fills in gaps in cuticles for smoother strands, thanks to watermelon and aloe vera leaf juice.

Best for styling finer curls Organic Colour Systems Keep Curl Memory Gel (£12.95, glasshouseshop. co.uk) can be worked from midlengths to ends then corkscrew curls around your finger in sections.

Best for a quick defrizz Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer (From £10, living proof. co.uk) is a light oil to make curls shiny rather than heavy. One for your handbag to combat drizzly days.

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What’s On / Competitions Graham’s status as one of the world’s leading songwriters was acknowledged in 2014 with his induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. When Graham formed what became Heart Full of Songs six years ago, it was purely for the pleasure of playing his songs in their simplest form, acoustically.

The format became so popular that the acoustic four-piece undertook its first concert tour in April-May 2013.

For lovers of perfectly-crafted music performed by the composer, a Heart Full of Songs concert is truly an exquisite experience.

10cc’s GRAHAM GOULDMAN plays MANCHESTER – Royal Northern College of Music on Thursday 2nd April 2020

Among songs written or co-written by 10cc’s Graham Gouldman: Dreadlock Holiday, Art For Art’s Sake, I’m Not In Love, Rubber Bullets, Good Morning Judge - all10cc / Bridge To You Heart - Wax No Milk Today Herman’s Hermits Doors – 7.00pm / On stage 7.30pm Tickets - £26.50 advance Box Office No: 0161 907 5555

THE OVERTONES come to HULL – City Hall on Wednesday 17th June 2020 The Overtones are a bridge between pre-rock’n’roll classicism and 21st Century entertainment.

With 5 top 10 albums and 10 sold out UK Tours, They will embark on their 11th UK Tour this Summer.

For the last decade, The Overtones have been a household name after appearing on dozens of television shows across the UK and Europe including Dancing On Ice, BBC Breakfast and This Morning to name just a few.

The Overtones have entertained at some of the biggest events on the planet.

In 2019, the group welcomed new member, Jay James who rose to prominence working with the likes of John Legend and as a finalist on The X Factor. The announcement heralds the start of an exciting new era for The Overtones.

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HAYSEED DIXIE play MANCHESTER - Academy 2 on Saturday 14th March 2020

Hayseed Dixie began one innocent Summer day in 2000 when John Wheeler and Mike Daly drank roughly enough whiskey to float a battleship from the Florida Coast over to Portugal and back. Hayseed Dixie have evolved into a proper force, one that most people either love, hate, or have never heard of.

There isn’t really any middle ground, nor should there be. But fourteen albums - consisting of both original material and reinterpretations of

previously rendered songs - and global physical *sales in excess of half a million copies, with over 1,200 live shows in 31 different countries testify: Hayseed Dixie are the undisputed creators of the musical genre, Rockgrass. There are many copycats, converts, and disciples out there. Accept no imitations.

Doors - 7.30pm /On stage 8.00pm Tickets - £20.00 advance Box Office No: 0161 832 1111

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THE CRUNCH, plus THE ZYNX and FILTHY FILTHY - The Hull The New Adelphi Club - Thurs 12th March The World Famous ELVIS Show starring world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR LEEDS – O2 Academy Sunday 5th April 2020 Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. With his 12 piece live band ‘THE STEELS’, & backing vocals by ‘ The Sweet Harmonies’ .

A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts.

This show respectively and authentically recreates ELVIS at his very best recreating 2 concerts selling out in all theatres!

You will simply feel that you have been transported back in to time.

First time in Hull - THE CRUNCH – an English/Swedish power pop group that is influenced by rock and punk. The word ‘legendary’ is often overused but we make no apology for using it to describe the band.

Frontman Sören “Sulo” Karlsson comes from The Diamond Dogs, Mick Geggus guitar from Cockney Rejects, Dave Tregunna on bass from Sham 69 and The Lords of the New Church, Idde Schultz on Keyboard and and Terry Chimes The Clash on drums. Doors: 8:00pm Tickets: £12

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If you were not lucky enough to see Elvis live, you will walk away from this concert feeling that you have! many Elvis fans are left emotionally moved when they leave the show.

There is only ONE Elvis Presley, however fans all around the world are talking about CHRIS CONNOR who is remarkably so very close to Elvis in both looks and voice and mannerisms.

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Bygone Beverley - In association with the East Riding Archive

GET A ‘HOLDER’ YOUR TONGUE Language is a remarkable and varied thing; there are over 6500 different ones in use today around the world and they are constantly changing. Within these languages are all sorts of accents and dialects as different communities put their own spin on a particular language. You need only look at the British Isles for a perfect example of such variety. Sometimes, the variation in dialects can be so strong that they appear as entirely different languages to the untrained ear. Take Yorkshire, for example, where the accent in the west of the county differs from the east. Even within the east there are a number of different dialects that have grown up in its small communities.

In modern times however, as communities have grown larger and we begin to communicate with each other on an increasingly global scale; many of these dialects have gradually disappeared. Our dialect is an important part of our local identity and heritage, which is why the Treasure House, in Beverley, collects and preserves records of local dialect as part of its ongoing mission to safeguard the heritage of the East Riding.

One such record is the ‘Holderness Glossary’, a rare book from 1877, which provides a dictionary of words and their pronunciations, that have traditionally been used

by Holderness communities. The book was published for the English Dialect Society and acts as a record of the Holderness dialect in the late 19th century.

A lot of the words in the glossary are recognisable to us, but have a special ‘Holderness’ pronunciation.

Many other words, however, seem to be unique to Holderness and form part of the area’s own ‘language’.

The glossary covers the dialect used in areas east of the River Hull, from Bridlington in the north, to Spurn Head in the south, and incredibly there are even variations of this dialect within the Holderness area itself, as the glossary provides different pronunciations for words used in the north, west, and eastern parts of the region.

So if you want to know who a ‘bummle-kite’, or a ‘slither-poak’ is, or why someone might be ‘granking’ about having too many ‘fanticles’, then you can read the ‘Holderness Glossary’ at the East Riding Archives, or in the meantime take a look at this list of quirky dialect words. Maybe you know a word or two of Beverley dialect??

From ‘Holderness Glossary’ 1877,

by Frederick Ross, Richard Stead, and Thomas Holderness (archive ref CH/YE/427).

Bummle-kite [buom.l-keyt] - a person with a protuberant (bulging/prominent) stomach.

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Black-black-beeraway [blaakblaak-bi.h’r uwae] – the common bat.

Bobs-a-dial [baobz’udaay’ul] – boisterous merriment.

Chaymerly [che.h’muli] – urine.

Formerly preserved in tubs, for washing, to soften the water and save soap.

Cobbin-match – [kaob’in-maach] – a school game in which two boys are held by the legs and arms and bumped against a tree; he who holds out the longest being the victor.

Crap-keeak [kraap-ki.h’k] – a cake made of flour and craps (scraps remaining after boiling down hog’s fat) chopped very fine.

Deeazins [di.h’zinz] - a severe cold, especially in the head.

Fanticles [faan-tikulz] – freckles.

Gawvison [gau.vis.u’n] – a halfwitted person; a gaping clown.

Gennin [gen.in] – repining; crying; fretting Nackin an crackin [naak.in-unkraak.in] – making use of stilted language, or of long words without understanding their meaning, or applying them correctly.

Plumb-daytle [pluom-de.h’tu’l] – a hard day’s work.

Pricky-otshun [priki-aoch.u’n] – a hedgehog. Otshon, a corruption of the Early English irchone and urchin.

Slither-pooak [slidh.u’-puo.h’k] – a loafing, idle fellow.

Snog [snaog] unobtrusive secret; quiet.

Spurrins [spaor.inz] – banns of matrimony

Quality-fooaks [kwaal.uti fuo.h’ks] – gentry; the upper classes.

Grank [grank] – to murmur; to complain despondently.

Rackapelt – [raak.u’pelt] – a scamp; a noisy child.

Woe-waps [wau..-waaps.] an exclamation predictive of coming trouble. A combination of woe, evil, and waps, the Holderness term for punishment.

Shawm [sha’um] – to sit in front of the fire, with upraised petticoats, to impart warmth to the legs.

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Rugby League - by AJ Martell

The Rugby League Soap Opera: il buono, il brutto, il cattivo It’s been a disappointing start to the season for both our local clubs.

After early promising results with KR beating Wakefield and FC beating Leeds, both sides seem to have lost their way and on-thefield performances have been disappointing. At least Hull FC fans can console themselves with bragging rights after their recent Derby win.

McNamara defended his signing, saying his controversial recruit deserves a second chance and should not face a “life sentence” for his homophobic comments.

Folau (pictured below) himself says, “I’m a proud Christian, my beliefs are personal, my intention is not to hurt anyone and I will not be making further public comment about them.”

Such inconsistency would be worrying if it wasn’t so early in the season with teams still trying to gel and in what’s looking like it could be one of the most unpredictable seasons since Super League began. Warrington Wolves hammer St Helens only to be made to eat humble pie by Wakefield the following week. Catalans lose to Huddersfield then get beaten

by Castleford Tigers. Only Toronto seem to be consistent in losing every week and even they pushed the Wolves very close.

It would seem Points are more important than Pride when it comes to the Dragons.

Talking of Toronto Wolfpack, which everyone always seems to be doing for one reason or another, they are yet again pushing the limits of most fans’ patience having signed Tony Gigot (pictured below) as a trialist. Apparently he is playing for free and not included in Toronto’s salary cap. It’s something of a laugh really, when Gigot is an experienced French International and Super League player whose quality is not under dispute, but well done to Toronto for playing the system.

According to the RFL operational rules, a player can only trial once in any given season for a maximum of one calendar month, and “will not receive payment over the legitimate expenses.” I wonder what is classed as “legitimate” when it comes to expenses?

Meanwhile Brian Noble leaves the club as Director of Rugby having been there for almost four years since their inception. Perhaps he got fed up of all the travelling – across the Pennines!

On the subject of coaches, former Wigan boss Shaun Wane (pictured top centre) has now been appointed as England Head Coach. Wane replaces Australian Wayne Bennett who leaves after four years in charge. Bennett’s leadership of the Great Britain

side for the autumn tour of New Zealand and Papua Guinea did not go well ending in a 4-0 autumn series defeat and with his contract running out at the end of that tour, it was no big surprise.

Wane’s appointment seems to be a popular one amongst players and fans alike. He’ll have to hit the ground running with just four matches to prepare England for the next World Cup in 2021, but surely he can’t do worse than Bennett did.

It seems that Rugby League has been making the news for all the wrong reasons recently. Whilst we witnessed the best of the sport when two legends of the game Rob Burrow and Mose Masoe were struck by bad luck, we have also been left embarrassed by the behaviour of others.

Catalan Dragons caused a furore when they ignored the Super League and the Rugby Football League’s pleas by signing controversial Israel Folau on a one year deal after he was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for claiming “Hell awaits” gay people on social media.

Folau’s debut saw him score a try in the Dragons’ 36-18 victory over Castleford, but the occasion was marred by claims from some away supporters that they were asked to remove flags backing the LGBTQ+ community after displaying them inside Stade Gilbert Brutus.

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On the other hand, Warrington Wolves have taken decisive action in suspending centre Anthony Gelling (pictured below) after he was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. Gelling is the subject of a club investigation into his “conduct away from the club” and will not be available for selection until the investigation is complete.

Even referees are making news.

Most fans were shocked to hear that the RFL had suspended Ben Thaler pending the outcome of an internal investigation - the reasons for the inquiry have not been disclosed. He has an impeccable record since joining the RFL in 2006 having officiated at the highest level and given some of the poor decision making by match officials so far this season, we can certainly do with him back on the pitch as soon as possible.

In fact, let’s hope all these cases are resolved promptly and the game’s focus gets back to the field where it belongs and on what we all know is the greatest game.

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Hull City Column - by Woody Mellor

Do Not Panic!

It only seems a few weeks ago that everything was beginning to look rosier in Hull City world.

Offers of cheaper tickets, concessions and fans open days seemed to bringing some fans closer to the Allams, there was optimism of a potential play-off challenge, Grant McCann was popular and the team was one point off the play-offs.

All of this optimism has come crashing down by late February and it is marginal between who appears to be the more unpopular, is it the manager or the owners who sold the forward line?

Things have gone a bit pear shaped over the past eight games with six defeats and two draws and the team are just seven points above the relegation positions. Everyone and everything is being blamed including the club’s training pitch where a million pound signing lasted two minutes of a training session before sustaining an injury which will keep him out for the season. At least Jimmy Bullard managed twenty minutes of his first game before his big injury!

Injuries are the most significant factor in the current problems. We have admittedly sold off our best forwards but losing three regulars in the defence has been just as significant. Losing De Wijs has significantly weakened the defence and contributed to the shambolic defending against Brentford and Swansea whilst losing Lichaj

and Elder meant both full back positions have been weakened too. At one point twelve players out of a relatively weak squad were unavailable and now to make matters worse Eaves could be out for weeks and the January signing Scott is out for the season so the first choice forward line has either been injured or sold off.

Most fans realise that Hull City couldn’t really turn down the deals on offer for Bowen or Grosicki but the sales mean that the owners are once again responsible for these defeats to some people. City could pocket £1.5 million for a player who would walk for free in June and save half a million in wages.

Bowen would be seeking a move during the summer and there may not have been offers upwards of £14 million with a year left on his contract especially with an agent

seeking £50 - £80,000 a week for his client at West Ham. We wonder how much this agent secured for themselves out of this deal?

I do think that it is time for some Hull City fans, dare I suggest ones from the KCom years to face reality. The club are not in a great place financially. Losing over ten thousand fans is a major issue. The owners were not too concerned by falling gates at the time of the Tv deals and parachute payments to a lesser extent but now everything, the stadium, Academy and players have to be financed from gates of around 11,000. We are back to the days of Adam Pearson pre -promotion when gates were higher, admission costs were lower and no-one earned £10,000 a week.

The stark reality is that now the club has some of the smallest gates in the Championship and when yet more of the bigger earners depart in June wages will be appropriate this new reality. During the transfer window armchair experts would suggest a range of unrealistic signings, even Abel Hernandez who was on £100,000 a week after his departure. These days have gone.

The clubs now officially announced strategy is to become a trading club, sign people like Samuelson or develop players such as Jacob Greaves and sell them off for a maximum profit if it helps sustain the club and helps finance other signings of potential. Hopefully other players of experience will be added to this mix but not ones on big Premier League or Championship contracts.

This is the strategy of Sheffield United to a certain extent and definitely that of Brentford who have built up a promotion chasing side despite selling one or more of its best players every season. They

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may reach the Premier League this season at the same time as their new stadium opens. The days of Championship sides over spending is coming to an end and it remains to be seen what punishment awaits Derby and Sheffield Wednesday for selling stadiums to ‘themselves’ to avoid the financial Fair Play penalties. Maybe the route City are taking may work out better in the long term as there are so many young players around the squad at the moment and if other clubs gain transfer embargoes or lose points it may yet work in their favour next season. The main problem however is to avoid relegation.

City desperately need to scrape a victory and hopefully nine or ten points from the remaining fixtures will suffice. At the moment it does seem hard to see this but once the mainstays of the defence return, Toral (pictured top) and Stewart (above) strengthen the midfield and the likes of Samuelsen and Maddison (pictured left) settle in hopefully they have enough quality to survive even if the forward line could be pretty weak until the end of the season.

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We all know fruit and vegetables are good for us, but it might come as a surprise to learn just how much healthier some crops are for us eaten fresh from the plot, rather than bought from the shop.

Why? Often, supermarket produce has been specially bred to have a long shelf life and to be robust enough to be transported far and wide – not because they’re the most flavourful or rich in nutrients. Chances are, they’ll also have been picked prematurely, shipped around the world, or up and down the country – or both – and artificially ripened. This long journey from field to fork, and the conditions on the way, can deplete fruit and vegetables of goodness and flavour.

Numerous studies* show that vitamin C in particular degrades rapidly after harvest, so freshness can make a huge difference.

Researchers found spinach and broccoli lost more than 80 per cent and 60 per cent, respectively, of their vitamin C, after seven days in chilled storage. One study revealed all the vitamin C in spinach was lost after four days stored at room temperature. “Good sources of vitamin C, like potatoes, leafy greens, broccoli, and tomatoes, are definitely better if eaten soon after

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These compounds are part of a plant’s natural defence system to protect against stresses caused by such factors as light damage.

Anthocyanins give crops such as berries, aubergines and red cabbage their purple hue, while carotenoids are found in orange produce – squash, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin and tomatoes.

“Supermarket versions, which have usually been grown in greenhouses and polytunnels, don’t have such high levels of these compounds, as they don’t get enough light to stimulate their production,” says Cathie Martin. “And supermarkets are not going to have the varieties of fruits and veg that produce the highest concentrations.”

What’s more, when produce isn’t allowed to ripen naturally, there’s no time for these compounds to accumulate.

10 homegrown health boosters Kale is rich in calcium and vitamins as well as the antioxidant lutein, which is good for eye health.

Parsnips are a source of fibre plus nutrients like vitamins C and K and folate, which is vital for the formation of cells and DNA. Spinach is an important source of vitamin K, which is thought to be important for maintaining healthy bones.

Tomatoes should be picked when fully ripe for the highest levels of lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against cell damage.

Potatoes should be eaten right after harvest for a boost of vitamin C. Levels rapidly decrease after harvest.

Pumpkins boast plenty of anthocyanins and carotenoids, antioxidants that aid gut health.

Broccoli contains high levels of vitamin C, which protects against a range of chronic diseases.

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Carrots contain beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body and is essential for the eyes, lungs and the digestive system.

Berries such as blueberries and blackberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C. Asparagus contains antioxidants, including vitamins A, C and E, plus flavonoids and polyphenols.

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BeverleyMag gardening columnist Patrick White says “Keep your ‘plant miles’ down by following these tips on importing, greenhouse use and propagating.” wider context. Even if you have a plant collection as massive as mine (more than 500 and counting), that is nowhere near as many plants as one might have in an outdoor garden. Nowhere near as much compost, fertiliser, water, tools or car trips either. As indoor gardening involves a tiny fraction of all these inputs, relatively it really has a small carbon footprint.

So what can we do to reduce it further? First, propagate plants yourself from seed or cuttings.

It’s a great way to share the love, get plants for free, and (almost) eliminate all the associated emissions.

What is the highest? According to most studies, the heating used to keep enormous glasshouses at the correct temperature. Yet due to economies of scale, these state-ofthe-art glasshouses are (perhaps counterintuitively) more fuel efficient than smaller scale ones.

Some growers are even seeking to lower their footprint further by outsourcing production to warmer places, such as the Canary Islands,

to propagate plants outdoors without the need for heated glass.

Transported to Europe by ship, this turns out to be a much greener option. Calculating sustainability can often yield some surprising results!

While there is obviously far more work that can be done, it is important to appreciate this in the

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Secondly, talk to your houseplant supplier about going peat-free (most still aren’t). As consumers, use your buying power to help push for vital change.

Don’t buy novelty houseplants that are essentially designed to die, like poinsettias, chrysanthemums and sprayed cacti. The grower philosophy here, that a short lifespan will encourage repeat purchases, is one that results in a great deal of waste and puts off newbies who blame themselves and feel disheartened.

Finally, remember that while everything we do has an environmental impact, a houseplant hobby is unlikely to be one of the biggest drivers. But there are always simple ways to shrink it further.

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

Happy to Chat

Our village has recently installed a “Happy to Chat” bench, a brilliant initiative to show the importance of talking to each other. According to Age UK more than a million older people in the UK say they always or often feel lonely.

And 17% talk to family, friends or neighbours less than once a week.

Many go without any human contact for days or even weeks.

So this very simple idea, which has spread all over the world, is sure to bring comfort and companionship to lots of people. But it’s not just the elderly who appreciate a kind word and a smile. The sign says “Sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say ‘Hello’ ”. If you’ve got one near you, take a seat. No-one should ever feel invisible.

Should Sunbeds be Banned?

There’s been quite a lot of talk recently about the banning of commercial sunbeds.

To be honest, I didn’t think anyone particularly used them anymore. I thought that’s why more and more people used fake tans.

Now, the charity Melanoma UK has been petitioning the government for a ban. I was watching Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and Anne Diamond clarified that whilst sunbeds don’t in themselves cause skin cancer, she said they release UV rays which can damage your skin’s DNA and if enough damage builds up it can lead to skin cancer.

Apparently, Australia, Iran and Brazil have already completely banned commercial sunbeds but the skin bed industry says there’s enough regulation already and the anti-sunbed research is flawed. What do you think?

Our puppy is one!

At the time of writing, our puppy will be celebrating her first birthday next week! I can’t believe it. The year has gone by so quickly. Never having had a dog before, every day is an education! Her springer spaniel tail rarely stops wagging and she’s always so happy to see us. What’s also been lovely is the number of new people we’ve met going out on dog walks. I talked about the Happy to Chat bench earlier, but if you are able to look after a dog, you will never feel alone and taking it for a walk is really one of the most sociable activities you can do – and it’s good exercise too! It’s a win, win!

Fiona x

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