HullMag No.47 April 2018

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Hello Readers,

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

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

We have some great competitions for you in this edition with concert tickets for UB40, Public Image Limited, The Happy Mondays, The Wombats and Cirque du Soleil all up for grabs.

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

This month we also have a feature on interior styles and how to get that farmhouse / cottage style look that is bang on trend at the moment.

We have some really good tips that will keep you on track if you are planning any interior style changes in the near future. The Witches Brew garden feature looks really good and I think that I might be tempted to pop over to Coletta and Tyson and actually get a couple of Witch Hazels to grow in my little garden.

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

If you have children that are in to skateboarding please check out the news story on page 4.

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

Until the next edition take care and enjoy yourselves.

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4 Local News:

Skateboarding in Hull 5 House & Home 6 Clearance Zone 8 Interior Styles 10 The Cottage Look 12 Competition:

Cirque du Soleil 14 Business News

HERIB Rebrand 16 Health & Wellbeing

Sow Your Oats 18 Springboard Festival 20 History of Folk Music 22 Crossword & Sudoku 24 Travel: Hotel Design 25 Intrepid Travellers 26 Roy Woodcock’s

World of Wine 27 Here to Help: 3

Foodie Resource 28 Gardening:

Witches Brew 31 Top 10 Jobs 32 Hull City Column 33 Competitions:

Happy Mondays, PiL,

The Wombats, UB40, 34 Fiona’s Food for Thought 34 Useful Numbers

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Hull 2018 Skateboard Festival to offer free skateboarding sessions all over the city this summer Hull is continuing to establish itself as one of the UK’s friendliest skateboarding cities with lots of free activities on offer over the summer as part of the 2018 Skateboard Festival.

Over the past couple of years Hull City Council has invested in skate parks in the city to position Hull as a major national centre for skateboarding.

Hull’s 2018 Skateboard Festival, organised by Hull Culture and Leisure, will include nearly 50 free skateboard sessions delivered throughout Hull.

Equipment will be provided at all the sessions, which are appropriate for all ages and abilities. There will

also be certificates, prizes and awards handed out at each event.

Details for the events are: Shaw Park Saturday 5th May 10am-12pm Monday 7th May 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 9th May 5:30 - 6:30pm Saturday 12th May 10am-12pm Monday 14th May 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 16th May 5:30 - 6:30pm Saturday 19th May 10am-12pm Monday 21st May 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 23rd May 5:30 - 6:30pm Sat (Jam) 2nd June 12pm-5pm Beresford Park (Oak Road) Monday 4th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 6th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Saturday 9th June 10am-12noon Monday 11th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 13th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Saturday 16th June 10am-12pm Monday 18th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 20th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Saturday 23rd June 10am-12pm Monday 25th June 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed 27th June 5:30 - 6:30pm

Sat (Jam) 30th June 12pm-5pm Ings Park Monday 2nd July Wed 4th July Saturday 7th July Monday 9th July Wed 11th July Saturday 14th July Monday 16th July Wed 18th July Saturday 21st July Monday 23th July Wed 25th July Sat (Jam) 28th July

5:30 - 6:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 10am-12pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 10am-12pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 10am-12pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 5:30 - 6:30pm 12pm-5pm

West Park Wed 1st Aug 10am-12pm Saturday 4th Aug 10am-12pm Monday 6th Aug 10am-12pm Wed 8th Aug 10am-12pm Saturday 11th Aug 10am-12pm Monday 13th Aug 10am-12pm Wed 15th Aug 10am-12pm Saturday 18th Aug 10am-12pm Monday 20th Aug 10am-12pm Wed 22nd Aug 10am-12pm Sat (Jam) 25th Aug 12pm-5pm The final session at each park will be a ‘jam session’, a mass participation event and festival of skateboarding, with music, professional demonstrations, competitions, throw-outs, prizes and engraved awards.

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Skateboarding is a growing sport in the UK and in 2020 it will be recognised as an Olympic sport at Tokyo 2020. The sessions will be delivered by action sports provider Active-Sports.

Mitch Upfold, Managing Director for Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer free skateboarding sessions all over Hull this summer.”

Mark English, from Rockcity Skatepark, said: “We are excited that Hull City Council is continuing with its Hull Skateboard Festival again this year. I can’t think of any UK city that has such a series of events across the summer.”

Further information can be found on www.hcandl.co.uk/tryit or call 01482 614 313 Like activehull on Facebook Follow @activehull on Twitter For more information about Active-Sports email info@active-sports.co.uk

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Clearance Zone a locally owned and family run business is celebrating its fifth year of trading and says Director Jason Hewitt, “Business has never been better”!

We have established a very loyal client base within a 50 mile radius of our Hull store as well as a massive on-line following as demonstrated by our 32,000 likes in the local area, on Facebook”.

Jason goes on to say, “At the heart of our business, service is key. We won our first local award for furniture stores in Hull, with over one hundred, 5 star reviews demonstrating that our focus on customer care is definitely working and that we do go that extra mile for our customers.

The aforementioned facts are contributing factors in the year on year doubling of our business, which has resulted in Clearance Zone taking on additional staff, acquiring new vehicles for our delivery service and additional warehousing to cope with the ever, increasing stock we have available.

Jason said, “When we first opened the doors in 2013 we were mainly selling customer returns at very attractive prices. As the business developed we also saw the opportunity to access new

products from all over the world. We are now importing Oak from Vietnam, sofas from Poland and China and garden furniture from China but still at amazingly low prices.

Looking to the future we are currently negotiating a10 year extension on our showroom lease and on-line our new mobile friendly website has just be updated. We are also planning trade expeditions to the Far East to secure more direct suppliers.

Further plans include seeking new locations across Yorkshire to open new showrooms”.

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Interior ideas: Getting the right look Creating a specific look or style involves filling your spaces with oneof-a-kind verve - it’s all about personal style expressed through variety.

repeating colour themes.

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS If you love it, chances are it will work in your home, as you are naturally drawn to particular looks and genres that will create visual links from room to room.

How to LAYER IN TEXTURE When you look at a room that feels lush and interesting, what you’re likely responding to is its texture. “In terms of interior design, texture would be how any material is perceived, either visually or by touch,” says Meghan Shadrick, who shares how to put it to work.

FOCUS ON THE FINISH Texture can be anything from a quilted pattern in a textile or the nubbiness or wrinkle of a

French Normandy Style

GO FOR MULTIPLES Bring together diverse styles and eras - but not just one piece. Create threads of continuity by repeating a theme, such as several midcentury-modern pieces or accents sprinkled throughout.

Storybook architecture and charming, inviting rooms are just the beginnings of this elegant, romantic style.

instant romance and just a hint of drama. The look mimics the original French-country manors found in the Normandy region, where silos were often attached to the houses.

HIGH-PITCHED ROOFS These allow for soaring vaulted ceilings—perfect for adding

EASY ELEGANCE This effect comes from rustic wood floors and exposed-beam

linen to the smooth reflective sheen of mirror or glass - or any particular metal finish, for that matter. You can give a room a designer look by varying the finishes used throughout.

EDIT COMPOSITIONS Remember that less is more, and you can create a cozy feel without overwhelming the space with clutter.

INCORPORATE RESPITES Create resting places for your eyes by interspersing cleanlined objects and solid colours amid more intricate accents and patterned pieces.

SIMPLIFY THE BACKDROP Avoid pattern on the walls, such as busy wall coverings. Instead, depend on solid-coloured paint hues or white beaded board to give spaces that textural charm.

REPEAT COLOURS Colour can unify disparate pieces, including a mix of fabric patterns. Connect items by

WORK THE MIX To create casual but successful compositions, layer different textures. For example, this bed (pictured right) feels luxurious thanks to its patterned, upholstered frame; contrasting ribbed bedspread; linen duvet cover and shams; and, finally, a leather scatter cushion or pillow.

DON’T PLAY THE MATCH GAME A common mistake is purchasing a matching set of furniture or thinking that all the woods in a room should be the same. It ends up looking a little stale and less dynamic because your eye stops traveling to the next surface. If you have matching sets, break them up in different rooms.

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House & Home TRY A SIGNIFICANT OTHER Rather than look for colour that’s bold, select hues that stand out from the white surfaces without overwhelming.

HAVE FUN WITH WHIMSY Objects with a playful spirit lighten the mood.

LOOK FOR MEANING Collected pieces retell stories of friendship and fun, so you are always surrounded with belongings that have purpose.

REPURPOSED ROLES View salvaged goods in a fresh light, envisioning them for a purpose, such as old crates and drawers for storage and rescued shutters as wall art.

Or, reconfigure elements for a new use, such as adding a base to a vintage door to create a charming table. Any elements you combine can also be united with a fresh coat of paint.

Boho Style

rooms, which are painstakingly furnished with delicately carved and painted furniture.

SOFT AND PRETTY Incorporating the quieter side of colours and patterns - including intricate tapestries and toiles - adds grace to the style but without weighing it down.

GARDEN LIFE Natural surroundings inspire indoor accents and artwork, while plenty of windows and doors connect the house’s interiors to outdoor spaces.

Rustic Style Whether you own a cottage or simply live in a home with a dull interior, these strategies can uplift the look.

RESCUE WITH WHITE It’s no surprise that a generous use of white transforms a dim setting into a light, bright, inviting space.

LET THE SUNLIGHT IN Skylights welcome additional light into rooms to keep your decor - and your attitude - out of the shadows.

Express your freespirited nature with this intuitive style - a whimsical amalgamation of primitive and elegant vintage pieces as well as modern fare, all sweetened with a mix of colour and pattern.

FOLK AND FINERY Juxtapose primitive treasures with more elegant pieces, such as a distressed pine table with a fancy gilt-framed mirror, to create an eye-pleasing push-pull of elements hailing from opposite sides of the track.

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PALETTES AND PATTERNS Select a host of dominant colors along with a few accent hues you like and repeat them from room to room, as well as from pattern to pattern. This strategy helps visually create continuity throughout the house while harmonizing a mix of patterns.

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Our top 5 tips to create cottage style living Interior designer Cori Clarke shares ideas for farmhouse / cottage style living I’m delighted to be able to share five ways to inject more farmhouse / cottage character in to your home, whether it’s a new build that you live in or your home is steeped in period features.

If you find yourself looking around your living room, dining room, kitchen or bedroom feeling like it lacks character when you’ve got your heart set on a home freshly cut from a country living style magazine, then a good place to start is to brainstorm a few outside-thebox changes you could make to your house that goes beyond painting the walls and laying wood flooring.

Whether you are about to embark on a home renovation, or you’re buying a new home to decorate as your cosy, country escape, I hope that this article gives you a few unexpected ideas to create real farmhouse / cottage focal points in every room and make the most of the potential your home has.

So, let’s begin. Here are my 5 home hacks to consider if you’d like to bring farmhouse / cottage character to your home.

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1. Lay a stone floor When you think about having a country inspired home what scenes do you picture? Cosying up in a tartan blanket with a cuppa? Stomping home in muddy boots while the dog shakes off the dirt from your walk in the countryside? The things you have in your home need to be practical as well as character filled, and there’s nothing more “Cotswolds Cottage Life” then a textured limestone floor. The more irregular it’s laid, the better. Not only is it super practical for cleaning, it will instantly add a soft country focal point to a hallway, utility room or kitchen.

Stone floors don’t need to be costly or high maintenance.

Opt for a porcelain tile in an irregular stone shade for a much more affordable and zero maintenance look.

2. Install / reinstate a picture rail Does the room you want to decorate feel “boxy”? Is it lacking features? Are you living in a new build that’s in need of some identity?

While picture rails may sound dated, the moment you fix on a strong colour scheme for the ceilings and above the rail and all the walls, you’ll realise what a strong injection of character you bring to the room having one installed.

feature walls just aren’t enough, cladding one of your walls in a warm, rustic wood is a brave and oh-so-farmhouse feature you can bring to any home. If you like the concept but want a more subtle vibe, perhaps tongue and groove panelling is better suited to you.

The perfect option for bringing a little more farmhouse charm to bathrooms in particular.

4. Swap featureless doors for reclaimed wood, stained glass or stable doors I always think there are 2 ways you can give a house your own stamp, the first is changing light sockets and switches for a “more considered” polish like chrome or brass. The second is swapping plain white doors that might lack character for something more reclaimed. Scrap yards are a farmhouse lovers treasure trove.

Reinvent, sand, stain and oil old doors ready to hang in your home and you’ll not only bring rustic features to the house, but I bet you’ll have a story for every piece you find. It’s fun to experiment with which doors work in which rooms. In the 1930s house I am renovating (it’s

a city home, but modern farm charm) I’ve installed traditional oak doors throughout, and my downstairs toilet door is an old stable door. Odd, but cute.

5. Build a stud / “faux” chimney breast This idea is particularly good to consider if your living room is long, doubles up as a dining room or if you want to introduce period features to your building.

Fireplaces don’t have to be original to the house you live in.

If you want a decorative fireplace, you can have it. If building regs and your layout allows it, you can even install a real wood burning stove too. Faux chimney breasts are remarkably easy to build for a reputable builder in your area.

It will bring a focal point to your living room, giving you alcoves to install traditional shelving, and something to position your sofas around for a sociable layout.

I hope this post has given you some creative ideas on the opportunities you have within your 4 walls - Good luck!

All country-look living rooms have detail and character to them, often achieved with accentuating period features. If you don’t have period features, then a picture rail (or dado rail if you prefer) will instantly give a period charm to your decoration.

3. Opt for wood panelling on your walls This one’s for the very brave among us. When there’s times wallpaper

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BRINGS ‘OVO’ to the FlyDSA Arena Sheffield 22nd - 26th August 2018

Cirque du Soleil is delighted to announce a brandnew UK arena tour with OVO. This summer OVO, a celebration of nature and co-existence will bring its fun-filled production for the whole family to arenas around the country.

Top performances, but on a larger scale now, visiting major arenas and venues, including those around the UK. OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their

The show made its UK debut in Londons Royal Albert Hall back I January to some amazing press reviews - the arena tour will play 7 performances in Sheffield at the FlyDSA Arena 22nd – 26th August 2018.

The cast of OVO is comprised of 50 performing artists from 17 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. This includes Alanna Baker from the United Kingdom who plays the role of the Black Spider in the show. She was crowned gymnastics European Champion in 2011 and won Bronze in the World Championships in 2012. Alanna, who has been training since she was five years old has travelled around the world with OVO to countries as far reaching as Japan and Australia and is now set for a return to her home here in the UK.

lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

Tickets for the 7 FlyDSA Arena performance of Cirque Du Soleil presents OVO are priced Adult tickets £45.80 - £79.40 & Children 12 and under priced £34.60 £68.20 (including booking fee). To book call 0114 256 56 56, www. flydsaarena.co.uk or call in person at the Arena Box office.

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Charity name change to support more people with sight loss Hull based charity, HERIB is today announcing a name change and rebrand to become Sight Support (Hull and East Yorkshire). The new brand image will be revealed at a VIP preview on 27 April at the charity’s Beverley Road centre in Hull, before being made public on 1 May. The move follows a public consultation to identify ways in which the charity can engage more people, whatever their degree of visual impairment, through its wide ranging support services.

Originally formed in 1864 as Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind, the name was abbreviated to HERIB some years ago, however a disconnect between the name and the service gave good reason to ask the community for their opinion.

Sandra Ackroyd, Chief Executive of Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire says:

the work that the charity carries out, whilst demonstrating a positive, upward journey. This will be revealed on 1 May 2018 when the official name change takes place.

“I am so happy to finally announce our new name and feel confident it will broaden the appeal of our services so that more people benefit. We had been aware of the issues surrounding our identity for some time and felt no-one should have to face sight loss alone, nor miss out of the support we provide, so we have undertaken a market research programme.”

“The research was carried out by Jenko Marketing, who consulted with our service users and their families, staff, supporters, partner organisations and the general public. They found a number of common threads; that the word ‘blind’ is misleading and ‘sight loss’ is more inclusive, that HERIB wasn’t a user-friendly name and that references to the ‘Institute’ were old-fashioned.”

In the long list of words that best represented feelings about the charity, sight, support were the most popular. Jenko gathered all of the information and suggested Sight Support as the new name.

They also designed a more contemporary logo to represent

Hull Eye clinic sees on average four hundred and fifty people each month with varying levels of sight loss.

Colin Vize, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Eye Clinic says: “People who are newly diagnosed with sight loss can benefit hugely from the valuable service charities like Sight Support provides, especially if they engage in the early stages. We found however, that patients are fearful of being referred because they do not consider themselves to be blind. I am very pleased to see the results of the consultation and feel Sight Support is an excellent new name to replace HERIB.” Sight Support’s services are vast and include day centres in various locations across Hull and East Yorkshire (catering for twohundred members), a resource centre full of useful aids, equipment and information, home visiting, telephone befriending, supported housing, transcription services and visual impairment training for businesses, organisations and the public.

Activity groups include a tandem cycling club, acoustic shooting, fitness sessions, walking, tenpin bowling, singing, football and a calendar of outings and events throughout the year.

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Having a visual impairment does not always mean that a person is unable to see. There are many different types and over the coming months Sight Support will continue to raise awareness of sight loss through a social media campaign using the region’s iconic images including; the Humber Bridge, Beverley Minster and the KCOM Stadium, each adapted to simulate how people with various eye conditions view the world. #whateyesee For further information on Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire, please call 01482 342297.

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Don’t let this staple linger at the back of the pantry; they can offer far more than a bland, stodgy bowl on cold winter mornings.

Oats are incredibly versatile and packed with goodness, so dig in!

Perfect start There’s no better breakfast than oats to set you up for the day. Sweet, savoury, hot or cold, there are unlimited ways to add pizazz and enjoy these carbohydrate-based whole grains. Containing beta-glucan, a soluble fibre which dissolves in the gut forming a thick, gel-type substance, oats give a fuller feeling for longer and offer great

slow-release energy. It is this beta-glucan which is also thought to make oats good for reducing cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart disease.

Power-packed High in carbohydrates and fibre, oats contain more protein than most cereals as well as a high proportion of important vitamins and minerals, including manganese which is essential for bone health.

This antioxidant grain is also a good source of iron, zinc and vitamin B6, which all help to support a healthy immune system. A number of studies have also explored the benefits of the unique antioxidant compound avenanthramide which is found in oats and is believed to aid further the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It’s hardly surprising that

experts say that oats are one of the most nutrient-rich foods you can eat!

Good for skin These über-useful little grains can also be found in a number of skincare products, so you could be excused for moisturising straight from the cereal bowl.

Finely ground and applied directly, oats can help soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin, including conditions such as eczema and chickenpox. Try adding a cup of ground oats to a warm bath to soothe body and relax mind, combined with a little essential oil. It would be hard to find another cereal that provides such a wholesome fix, inside and out.

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Cottingham Rocks Once Again Cottingham Springboard Festival, the first big local music festival of the year returns over the weekend of 25th 27th May. This festival is now in its 13th year, attracts over 10,000 music fans and involves over 200 top local acts varying from soloists to rock bands.

The festivalis held in eight venues across the village: King Billy, Cross Keys, Railway, Hallgate Tavern, Duke of Cumberland, CC Coffee, Woksoever and the major stage at Cottingham Civic Hall.

Some of the highest regarded musicians from across the region will be performing across the weekend at the stages put together by a dozen music promoters. There will be an admission charge to see performers at the Civic Hall on the evenings though the venue is free during daytime hours.

Music fans will be able to come and go to see acts at the other pubs and cafes as there is no admission charges and the other venues. The Civic Hall plays host to some of the regions top acts over the weekend however with Friday’s line up including Rebel Sell, Whisky Sky and Johnny Pat & the Aces (centre), Saturday’s line up includes Ramble Gamble (bottom) and Celtarabia whilst Sunday’s line up includes the Frogg Brothers and Loudhailer Electric Company (top). The Civic Hall also plays host to young performers on a stage coordinated by Freedom Road Creative Arts on Saturday afternoon.

is a great grassroots festival which brings together musicians, promoters and music for a weekend together in the village of Cottingham. This is an opportunity to check out local talent as you never know who you may enjoy by just popping into the Civic Hall or any of the eight venues throughout the

weekend. This is grassroots music at its best and with a regular audience of around 10,000 people coming to the village at the weekend it is a great showcase for acts and boosts the Cottingham economy as well.”

Music fans have an opportunity to see some of the best acts in

the region throughout the region with many people touring round the venues to check out acts and enjoy the festival environment.

All the information about Springboard and all the venue line ups can be found on http://www. springboardfestival.org/ In addition to the gig venues there will also be a family area at Cottingham Market Green on Sunday 27th May with a funfair, stalls, music and fashion show of clothes from local designers This is a great musical weekend, visit http://www. springboardfestival.org/ or just pop down to Cottingham and check out the local talent.

Jayney Wright the festival coordinator is looking forward to the weekend festival “ this

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From Sayers Creek to St Andrews Dock; An alternative history of folk music & England

From Sayers Creek to St Andrews Dock is an event to be held at Kardomah94, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull on Thursday 14th June 2018 at 7.30pm.

Doors open 7.00pm.

The event is to portray a history of folk music and England from the perspective of ‘the people’ over a 1,000 year period.

Thematically the show highlights history from a local point of view.

The event will be staged in four acts, covering four periods of history and will utlize the skills of local folk musicians, the Hull

Folk Collective, aided and abetted by long standing folk artistes Tom Gaynard and Maggie Graham.

each era some of the songs will be accompanied on period

instruments such as the lyre, cittern and psaltery as well as more modern folk instruments.

Although much of the subject matter will be of a serious nature, humour will not be lacking as, the ultimate aim is to entertain the audience and, at the same time, question why history as taught to us in schools is only about Royalty and the elites and not about ordinary folk.

It is intended that the evening will be a fully immersive event making use of recorded and live narrative intertwined with folk songs from each period and enhanced by a visual backdrop.

To try and capture the ambience of

The event costs £5.00 entry and although you may pay on the door, you can secure your seat by purchasing advance tickets from the Hull College box office in the Horncastle building or by contacting Chris Jordan on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/sayerscreek/ Tel: 01964 623793 or via e-mail: bardofholderness@live.com

Hull’s favourite leisure facilities retain prestigious award Hull Culture and Leisure (HCaL), the company that looks after some of the city’s best-loved leisure facilities, has been awarded a prestigious Customer Service Excellence Award for the third year running.

HCaL was given the award following a report praising its range of services and its engagement with customers, and recognising significant investments over the last year at places like Hull New Theatre and Ennerdale Leisure Centre.

Last year HCaL raised its customer satisfaction from 89 per cent (June 2016) to 97 per cent (March 2017). The independent report praised HCaL’s customer service and the way HCaL engages with customers.

For example, following free cycling programmes at the new Ennerdale Cycle Circuit, demand from older users was identified. As a result, a

discounted concession rate for 65+ and disabled users has now been introduced.

HCaL has worked with Hull City Council to commit a further £2.5 million of investment for HCaL facilities over the next year. This includes planned improvements at Ennerdale Leisure Centre of up to £1m, which will include entrance and reception area refurbishments, as well as upgrades to the centre’s sauna and heating. Albert Avenue will also be receiving investment, which includes changing room refurbishments.

Mitch Upfold, Managing Director at Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “I am really proud that Hull Culture and Leisure has retained its prestigious Customer Service Excellence Award for the third year running. “This is recognition for our commitment to maintaining good communication channels with visitors and users, as well as our high standard of customer service and commitment to the people of Hull.”

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New book celebrates ‘Times of Old Retold’ in the East Riding East Riding Archives have published a new book - ‘Times of Old Retold’ - with a unique collection of memories of life in the East Riding during the twentieth century.

The book has been edited

by Dr Alex Ombler, and represents the conclusion of an oral history project carried out in 2017 by the Archives and Local Studies service, guided by Dr Ombler, which aimed to record and archive the everyday experiences and memories of local individuals and communities.

Extracts from recordings made with a range of contributors to the project are included verbatim in the book, giving a

fascinating insight into life in days gone by.

Subjects covered include childhood; domestic life; town and village life; the Second World War; agriculture and horticulture; transport; industry; and sports, leisure, and entertainment.

One contributor recalls life immediately after the Second World War : “There was a lot of rationing. I can remember Sir Stafford Cripps , who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer, he had a face like he was chewing a wasp and HE reduced the rations to almost half after the war. They talk about austerity now, that WAS austerity!”

Another mourned the changes to retail and shopping in recent years, referring to Withernsea in particular : “It was better

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The book is illustrated with a superb collection of photographs from across the East Riding, including long closed railway stations; Hodgson’s Tannery in Beverley; Driffield cattle market; and beach scenes from many decades ago.

Dr Alex Ombler said : “ We very much hope that the reminiscences gathered during the oral history project and included in this book will provide an enjoyable contribution and contrast to other existing histories of the East Riding and its inhabitants.”

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Game changers Imogen Frances selects ten reasons why HOTEL DESIGN has transformed over the last decade BEDS Rightly or wrongly, I credit Four Seasons hotels for the bed revolution, for pocket-sprung mattresses, sumptuous toppers, abundant pillows, fluffy duvets and crisp bedlinen. These days, an uncomfortable bed is tantamount to an uncomfortable hotel.

Technology – often through the tablet format – has altered the way hotel rooms are controlled from light, to heat, to audio/ visual, to in-room information.

Even the functions of a humble loo can now be controlled by a touch-screen panel.

OPEN-PLAN KITCHENS No longer behind closed doors, the kitchen now frequently appears as part of the restaurant – generally behind glass walls, of course, to keep the smells at bay. We have an obsession, it would seem, with seeing chefs at work and our food prepared before our eyes.

THE INTERNET The internet has inevitably affected the way we travel – from researching and booking holidays and hotels, to the way we exist when we get to our destination. Most hotels offer free WiFi now; shame on those who don’t.

TECHNOLOGY This is moving so fast that hotels can barely keep up. Think of all those docking devices introduced to hotel rooms in recent years that are no longer compatible with the latest products.

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PLUNGE POOLS The trend for infinity pools continues apace, but the new kid on the block has been the plunge pool. Barely a high-end resort is built these days without nearly all of the rooms having private plunge pools outside.

DOUBLE BASINS While it’s fairly commonplace nowadays to find a bath in your bedroom, the real game changer in bathroom design has been the arrival of twin basins. True, you need a bit more space, but it’s a real luxury to have a basin and mirror all to yourself.

ART The concept of hotel as art gallery is one that is gathering pace. World-famous and wellestablished artists are being

showcased alongside up-andcoming talent to a point where art has become integral to design.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS There are numerous brilliant designers (and hoteliers) out there, who through a love of colour, texture and pattern, coupled with a collector’s passion for art and objects with a sense of fun have inspired hotel interiors like never before.

SPAS Thirteen years ago the fad for spas in hotels had definitely taken root, but the last ew years has witnessed a monumental surge in spa design and development taking them to new heights.

SUSTAINABILITY There is still a long way to travel on this road, but the last 10 years has seen a marked advancement in the notion of a collective environmental awareness. Some hotels, of course, are better at it than others, but sustainability has become an important watchword in hotel design.

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World of Wine A few years ago a group of respected UK wine experts were on a visit to a top Burgundy vineyard; each were given two wines at a blind tasting and asked to state their preference.

The result? 12 out of the 13 tasters preferred the same wine, but what was the difference? It turned out they were, essentially, the same wine - one produced organically, the other by an increasingly popular method called biodynamics.

(www.vintageroots.co.uk) Biodynamics takes all this one stage further and almost into the realms of fantasy; if not the fantastic . . .

The concept of organic wines is an easy one to understand - they are made from grapes cultivated without the use of synthetic fungicides, herbicides or fertilisers. “In vineyards where the environment is respected and biodiversity encouraged, the vines grow in a living soil, full of worms and bacteria. This enables them to draw upon the optimum levels of minerals from the soil. In turn, these healthy vines develop better resistance to disease and go on to produce fruit for years to come,” said a spokesman for leading UK organic wine sellers, Vintage Roots

Homeopathic sprays and herbal preparations are used, along with estate-made composts, to increase soil fertility and strengthen and protect the vines.

One common preparation is made from cow manure fermented in a cow horn, which is buried in the soil over winter. Another example sees stinging nettle tea sprayed on weak vines.

None of which matters a jot if the wine itself tastes fantastic. Which is where I started. Yes, it might all sound a bit silly, but increasingly, internationally-renowned estates are using this approach to make

Its roots can be traced back nearly a century to lectures delivered

by Austrian philosopher-scientist Rudolf Steiner. Central to the issue is the calendar, which divides days into flower, fruit, leaf and root categories according to the influence of the moon and stars on the earth’s natural rhythms.

It is said, for instance, that if you track the rising and falling of the moon and cut your hair or mow the lawn when the moon is falling, it will not grow as quickly afterwards.

better wine. Read the small print on the labels next time you’re shopping around . . . * Climate is another obvious influence on wine and the types of wine a particular country or region might produce. The growth of English vineyards is an example of that - who would have thought 20 years ago that Yorkshire would have so many successful wine producers?

And with climate change underway there are real concerns for the current wine regions.

A warming is to be expected, but it is the increase in extreme weather that caused so many problems last year for Europe.

Climatologist Dr Greg Jones says that even though the climate was warming, it was becoming more variable, in other words, wider swings in cold extremes and heat extremes.

But even if it’s just temperatures that continue to rise, many existing wines will lose all identity, he fears.

Pascal Chatonnet, a winemaker, claims that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change prediction of a 2 - 4C increase in temperature for Bordeaux could result in wines that taste very differently and don’t age as well.

Chatonnet modelled the Bordeaux of 2050 by cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes in warmer Southern climates (Languedoc-Roussillon and Tunisia).

On the palate, he found the 2050

wines “quite supple, but almost syrupy”, while the nose “was of very ripe fruit – almost jam-like”.

Surprisingly alcohol content was likely to fall, as growers picked grapes earlier to avoid over ripe flavours. * Accolade Wines, the owners of Australian brands such as Hardy’s and Banrock Station, have released a report into the drinking habits of the UK. Overall it found that consumption of beers, wines and spirits had fallen by two per cent.

The big winners were Prosecco, which helped sales of sparkling wines to rise by 23 per cent, while Champagne has dropped by 18 per cent.

New Zealand was the only country to see a rise in sales to bars and restaurants by seven per cent, and its sales of wines to the off trade rose by 11 per cent.

Sales of Australian wines haven’t faired as well in the UK market but the poor 2017 Northern Hemisphere harvest has allowed Australia to export more wine overall and at higher prices throughout the world. Australian wine sales are up 16 per cent by value, driven by a 10 per cent increase in sales and a five per cent increase in bulk wine prices.

Meanwhile, Waitrose claim the move to Eastern European wines is continuing, with the volume of its Blueprint Romanian Pinot Noir up by 60 per cent compared to the previous year.

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Where: Co-op When: Now Why: English winemaking has developed at a relentless pace of late and this example reflects the genuinely impressive quality now coming out of the Southern countries of England.

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Our expert chef Keiran Mann offers practical advice to tackle all your cooking dilemmas.

Q. I like using fresh herbs, but so many recipes use dried herbs.

How much of a fresh herb, such as basil, should I substitute for a dried herb?

A. You will generally use half

as much dried herbs than you would fresh and you can always substitute dried for fresh if your prefer them.

Hard herbs such as rosemary and thyme are used at the start of the cooking process, while soft herbs such as parsley, basil, coriander, are better to finish your dish off with. Try using the stalks or roots of coriander, mint or parsley, crushed into a paste, with a little oil, when starting your dish. Only add basil or tarragon when presenting your dish as they can taste a little metallic if added too early.

When cooking with dried herbs, you need to cook with them at the beginning – this gives them time to rehydrate and release their flavours.

fat. Remember to season your pot before using it for the first time – soak in water for two hours, rub the inside with a clove of garlic, fill halfway with water, cover with a lid and cook empty for two hours. My favourite clay pot recipe? Toss in some well-seasoned poultry, add some sumac for a lemony flavour, add carrots, celery, onions and garlic and cook at about 120C for two hours.

Q. Is there an easy way to scale a fish if you don’t have a fish scaler?

A. I like to place a newspaper

on the kitchen counter or table before scaling fish. Using a tablespoon, scrape the scales off, starting from the tail towards the head. Remove the gills with the scissors and gut the fish. Rinse the fish in a bucket of water and simply throw the newspaper into your composting bin or rubbish disposal.

A. Clay pot cooking is used

everywhere, from Southeast Asia to North Africa and Europe, because it is cheaper than metal.

An unglazed pot is often called a Dutch Oven while a glazed pot is a tagine from North Africa.

The former needs to be soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes before use. The idea is that a clay pot cooks at slightly lower temperatures than normal roasting. Steam is created in the pot when sealed with a lid, making it ideal for cooking poultry or fish. Cooking in a clay pot results in a succulent steamed roast with virtually no

glaze. Reduce everything to a syrup before basting. You can add some dried chili to give this a little kick. You can also try using palm sugar, honey or maple syrup as an alternative to brown sugar, and lemon juice, lime juice or grape juice instead of vinegar. Ketchup or Worcestershire sauce can also be added into the mix – just experiment and keep basting each time the beef looks dry.

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Q. What is the perfect glaze for beef?

A. Different cuts of beef suit

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to blanch the leaves in boiling salted water and then refresh them in an ice bath. Squeeze out all the excess water and allow to dry on kitchen paper. Remove from the paper, roughly chop and put in a zip lock bag, removing all the air before sealing shut. You could also freeze the picked herbs in ice cube trays, mixed with either olive oil or melted butter, and use later on, to stir into your pot of softened onions and garlic when making sauces, bolognaise, curries or slow-cooked dishes.

Q. Can coriander leaves be stored in a freezer to maintain its freshness?

A. Yes! The best method is

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different glazes. Your cooking method of either barbecuing, grilling or roasting will dictate the frequency of basting. Start by using a good brush that you are not likely to lose bristles from. The glaze is generally applied in the later stages of cooking to prevent it from burning. I like mixing a cup of balsamic vinegar, cup dark brown sugar, and a couple of tablespoons of Dijon mustard mixed with two cloves of chopped garlic for my beef

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Gardening

The Witches Brew Witch hazels are loved for their delicious perfumed blooms that light up the short cold days of winter and become the harbinger of Spring At the dimmest point in the year, when life in the garden seems at its most still and inert, the witch hazel breaks its first buds.

The cinnamon-coloured beads, held in tight clusters up the stem, have been swelling since the foliage dropped in the autumn; now, they open like sea anemones

awakening in rock pools once the tide has gone out. The tendrils of petal break bud, unscrunching themselves but not quite, so that each petal is crimped.

They gather momentum as one catches up with the next until the whole bush is covered from top to bottom.

For many the sight of this beguiling of winter flowering schrubs gets them out to see what else the garden has to offer.

Witch-hazels prefer ground which is not chalky, but if you do possess alkaline soil you can still grow

them in tubs and large pots on the patio. In the garden they will eventually grow to 10ft by 10ft in a kind of loose shuttlecock shape, but in a container their progress is much slower and they will only put on about four to six inches a year.

Their flowers – which are the real winter attraction – are ribbon-like spiders of yellow, orange or red, and if you cup your hand around them, breathe on them through your mouth and then inhale, you will detect the characteristic citrus fragrance which is sometimes hard to discern in cold weather. Better still, cut a sprig or two for a tiny

pot or vase indoors and enjoy the flowers at close quarters, protected from the weather.

When it comes to varieties, some prefer the paler yellows to the reds and oranges. Lovely as they are, these richer shades do not stand out as well as the lemon shades in the winter garden.

Ancient it may be, but Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Pallida’ remains a favourite.

Pruning? Don’t even think of it.

They need nothing other than the removal of any damaged wood (they are not at all prone to dieback) and the odd branch.

The fading flowers are followed by coarse, hazel-like leaves, which have one final trick up their sleeves. In autumn, they turn a rich shade of butter-yellow in the case of yellow-flowered varieties, and orange and red to match the flowers of ‘Jelena’ and ‘Diane’.

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) has long been known to have amazing properties for healing swellings and bruises.

Now it is used in deodorants, pile cures, to clear spotty skin, remove bags under the eyes and much more.

The ‘magic water’ was made by coppicing the whole plant and boiling up the bark, stems leaves and wood and then distilling it. It is still a natural product and, given its properties to soothe, one that should be in every gardener’s cupboard.

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THE LAST WORD Gardening H. × intermedia ‘Pallida’ AGM: Thought to be the best sulphuryellow cultivar for garden use.

H. mollis ‘Wisley Supreme’: Flowering in January and has a good scent and bright yellow flowers.

H. virginiana: Bears yellow, scented flowers in mid-late autumn, rather than in winter.

Traditionally witch hazels have always been planted in a woodland type garden with dappled shade. They will however grow quite happily in the open and fl owering is more profuse in this situation.

Their common name is partly due to the resemblance of their leaves to the common hazel of which they are no relation and partly from the Old English ‘wice’ as in wych elm, which means pliable or bendy and relates to their twigs and young branches. These were also used for divining water.

be variable. H.mollis ‘Pallida’, a marvellous sulphur-yellow, now belongs with the group which offer the best range of colours.

The true witch hazel H. virginiana will bloom with autumn foliage in October and November, but it is a subtle shrub and true gardeners’ favourite.

Some gardeners might worry about their size as they can grow to small trees, but they can easily be maintained at a far smaller size.

This is done by cutting back the previous year’s growth to two buds after flowering every year once established. They will also tolerate more dramatic renovation pruning.

So if you look ahead to winters to come imagine yourself right now being able to glance at a blaze of flower out there in the grey of January and February.

There are a bewildering number of varieties to choose from, but not so many that stand out from the crowd. It is worth seeking out the best varieties of H.mollis if you want a gold-fl owered witch hazel.

These are still the most gloriously scented, but look for a named variety such as H.mollis ‘Boskoop’ HullMag.pdf or H. ’Jermyns Gold’, as they can

The wait will be worth it.

One of the best cultivars, coppery orange flowers appear in early to mid-winter but has little or no scent.

Avoid frost pockets if at all possible as witch hazels are susceptible to damage by late spring frosts, particularly young plants.

You may in a few years have invested enough time in being able to bring a sprig inside to remind you to get out there into the cold.

OUR FIVE TOP PICKS Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Diane’ AGM: The finest red flowered witch hazel. It has a long flowering period throughout midwinter and is lightly scented.

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Witch hazel was first used, by the Native Americans. They watched for this plant to be in bloom; they took it as an indication that the frost was entirely gone and they might sow their corn.

Witch hazel is a topical astringent derived from the bark and leaves of witch hazel shrubs and the ointment is mainly used externally on sores, bruises, and swelling.

Top 10 gardening jobs for April 1. Keep weeds under control

6. Increase the water given to houseplants

2. Protect fruit blossom from late frosts

7. Feed hungry shrubs and roses

3. Tie in climbing and rambling roses

8. Sow new lawns or repair bare patches

4. Sow hardy annuals, herbs and wild flower seed outdoors

9. Prune fig trees

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There have been some great performances over the past few weeks with nine goals being put past QPR and Burton, draws with Wolves and Villa and the amazing 5-5 draw at Bristol City. The team is finally clicking and credit is due to Nigel Adkins for reviving the team since he took over. There were worries over the long winless and goalless period in mid winter but from February onwards the form has picked up with more resolute defending and goals once again. Much of this can be accredited to the signing of Harry Wilson and return of Abel Hernandez. Wilson has scored seven goals in nine matches and created opportunities too. We never expected a young inexperienced Liverpool reserve to have such a great impact but he is a class above most opponents. We can only dream of him returning next year as he may make the scousers first team squad or failing that go on loan to a Premier League team. He had made

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a similar impact to Fraizer Campbell ten years ago. Hernandez has returned from injury, scored five goals and provides a goal threat to the team. Again we know this is influenced by his desire for a World Cup place and lucrative move to Celtic, Italy or elsewhere offering far more than City could offer long term in our current situation.

Other players have come to the forefront such as Henricksen and Larsson in defensive midfield roles, Alan McGregor in goal Max Clark as left back and we have seen flashes of potential from Jon Toral and Jackson Irvine.

Finally the majority of the squad have been able to play once again and Adkins has had a squad which is better than the majority of our rivals and apparently put together for £67 million. The fact that a squad of this experience, quality and expense has struggled opens up many questions, Sadly many of this squad are likely to leave for free within a month. McGregor could be player of the year yet leave to Hearts on a free, Larsson may leave for Sweden , Dawson will finally sign his deal at Forest, Meyler will get a deal elsewhere in the Championship or even Premier League.

Two of the biggest losses could be Clark and

Odubajo. Surely they can offer a reasonable deal to a talented Hull born player whilst Moses, provided he is finally recovered from injury could depart to somewhere like Brentford or QPR and has the potential to be a Premier League player by the January transfer window. The four loan players will also depart but only Wilson has been a major success despite the loan fees and wages spent on Wilson and the three Chelsea reserves.

So the next big question is what next? There have been rumours that a deal may be done for the club once they avoid relegation and there are also rumours that Steve McLaren could be interested in the club. McLaren and an associated consortium were linked with Leeds a few months ago and he has been seen at the ground over the past few weeks.

Knowing the Allams he has been asked to watch the team in view of a management role if we were relegated rather than any rumoured takeover plans. Will anything happen or is it back to the the Allams for probably their final year before the parachute funding runs out. £35 million to come in next year, a reduced wage bill and possible sales of Bowen, Grosicki and the likes of Henrickson etc. Nigel Adkins has stated that he wants to keep some of the out of contract players and rebuild the squad by pre-season training.

One can only hope that some of this comes true though this could also be a time for the club to sign talented, committed players from either the Championship or lower leagues. A few players with the attitude of Dean Windass, Andy Dawson or Ian Ashbee wouldn’t go amiss as many of the current team went missing in battles against the likes of Millwall or Bolton. Let’s just hope that we are not still short of ten players by our next column in August. The club had dodged a bullet this season but things must improve next year for our ever decreasing fan base.

Words by Woody Mellor

Such has been decline of Hull City over the past two years that we are actually celebrating that they have avoided relegation to the lower divisions. A couple of years ago they defeated the likes of Man Utd and Liverpool and now it’s the pleasure of winning at Burton Albion. The big bonus is considering what might have been. If the club fell into Division 1 alongside Sunderland they could have faced major problems and who knows when they would return.

The last times City have fallen into the lower leagues it has taken 5-10 years to return to the position we are in now. Small mercies!

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HAPPY MONDAYS play Doncaster Racecourse after the racing on Saturday 19th May 2018 Following their 30th Anniversary ’24 Hour Party People Greatest Hits’ – November & December 2017 UK Tour, Manchester’s legendary Happy Mondays are back this Summer for an action packed day out performing at Doncaster – Racecourse on Saturday 19th May after the racing. Why don’t you pop along for a day at the races before dancing into the evening with the fabulous Happy Mondays in concert for an action packed day out! A gig not to be missed…..

Happy Mondays formed in 1980 in Salford, Greater Manchester.

The original line-up - Shaun Ryder on lead vocals, with brother Paul Ryder on bass, lead guitarist Mark Day, keyboardist Paul Davis, and drummer Gary Whelan. Mark ‘Bez’ Berry later joined the band onstage during a live performance after befriending Shaun Ryder and served as a dancer and percussionist. Rowetta then joined the band to provide backing vocals in the early 1990s.

Their first official release was the ’Forty Five EP’ on Factory Records in September 1985. Tony Wilson discovered them and they signed to Factory Records. Their first album ‘Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile’ (White Out) released in 1987 and was

produced by John Cale. This was followed by two classic albums, ‘Bummed’ in 1988, produced by Martin Hannett.

‘Pills ’n’ Thrills and Bellyaches in 1990 produced by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne which went platinum in the UK selling more than 350,000 copies. This put the band firmly on the map as one of the most influential bands to come out of the UK in the early 1990s. The album was recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles.

Singles ’Step On’ and ‘Kinky Afro’ from this album both reached number 5 in the UK singles chart.

‘Yes Please!’ followed in 1992, produced by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, recorded at Eddy Grant’s studio in Barbados.

By the late 1980s the Happy Mondays were an important part of the Manchester music scene.

Numerous world tours meant the band had international success as well as massive success in their home country.

The current line up is: Shaun Ryder - vocals, Mark Day - guitar, Paul Ryder bass, Gary Whelan - drums, Rowetta - vocals, Bez – vocals / dancer and Dan Broad keyboardist and musical director.

Tickets for the DONCASTER – Racecourse are on sale now.

DONCASTER – Racecourse Box Office No: 0844 249 1000 www.vmstickets.co.uk/ Gates open – 4.00pm / Last race – 8.45pm / On-Stage – 9.00pm Ticket price - £28.00

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THE WOMBATS

announce Summer 2018 Tour coming to Hull Asylum on Monday 18th June 2018

are to perform at Zebedee’s Yard, Hull on Sunday 26th August 2018

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, PiL’s music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums.

With a shifting line-up and unique sound, John Lydon guided the band from their debut album ‘First Issue’ in 1978 through to 1992’s ‘That What Is Not’. After a 17 year hiatus, Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009 by taking them back on the road worldwide.

Innercity Live are excited and proud to announce an evening with The Wombats this summer.

The Wombats proved themselves amongst the most enduring bands of the noughties indie rock generation and one of the UK’s biggest and best guitar pop sensations.

Box Office No: 0844 249 1000 www.vmstickets.co.uk/ Doors – 6.00pm the release of a new album in conjunction with Pledge Music.

The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success.

They have been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times, and in 1984 were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group.

UB40 have sold over 100 million records worldwide.

UB40 play Hull Zebedee’s Yard on Friday 29th June 2018

UB40 are an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England.

This year they are celebrating 40 years in the business along with

The ethnic make-up of the band’s line-up is diverse, with musicians of English, Irish, Jamaican, Scottish and Yemeni parentage.

Box Office No: 0844 249 1000 Website – http://www. vmstickets.co.uk/ Doors – 6.00pm Ticket price - £29.50 advance

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FIONA’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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

PACKED LUNCHES CAN HELP SAVE THE PLANET Who would have thought it? Fairly recent research published by the University of Manchester has revealed that the huge number of sandwiches we eat in the UK every year (11.5 billion of them!) has the same impact on the environment as 8 million cars. It all boils down to how the food is being produced, the processing of ingredients, packaging and, of course, transportation.

Then, when the sandwiches arrive at the shops, they have to be chilled to stay fresh. But don’t worry, our humble homemade sandwiches are amongst the most environmentally friendly, while an ‘all-day breakfast sandwich’ (bacon, sausage and egg) is apparently ranked the worst. The moral of the story? I guess we all need to take packed lunches to work and stop buying ready-made! It’ll save you money too!

TOO RELIANT ON TECHNOLOGY? “There’s life without Facebook and the internet? Really? Send me the link!”

It’s a funny quote I found online but it epitomises our lives today. We are so available all of the time because of our mobile phones – texts, emails, social media.

If we see a message, we feel we have to respond immediately. It doesn’t matter what time of the day or night it is. We are available 24/7 and it can’t possibly be healthy. Recently we had a power cut that lasted all day. It was a Sunday and my son was horrified that he wouldn’t be able to play his video games. I was secretly (well, not that secretly) really pleased! But you know what? The children played board games, had a Nerf war, had normal, non-technology related fun. They survived and it was a pretty relaxing day, apart from worrying whether the food in my freezer would be OK! (It was – phew!) So, I’ve suggested that every month we should voluntarily have a no-tech day. It hasn’t gone down well so far – but I’m nothing if not determined.

QUOTES OF THE MONTH Talking of quotes on Facebook, here are a few that tickled me this month!

“Some days I amaze myself. Other days I put my keys in the fridge.”

“Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed!”

“An apple a day keeps anyone away if you throw it hard enough!”

Fiona x

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