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CONTENTS 4-5 Community noticeboard Round-up of news and events, including Assemble Fest 2016

6 Classics on the way back Broadcaster behind plan to bring back Classics in the Park

8 The night blaze lit up the sky Fire crews tackle blaze at former school site in Beverley Road

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WELCOME TO HU5

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Greetings from the second HU5 magazine. Inside, you’ll find the latest news about your area and fantastic businesses right on your doorstep.

Enjoy reading and remember to keep HU5 handy for the next time you are looking for something to do in this lively and thriving part of Hull.

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14-15 Step into street spirit Popular Vista Festival to return for fifth time in Princes Avenue

18-21 Winding back clock in HU5 People and events in the region from the past few decades

26-27 Food, glorious food Casting an eye over some of the area’s best-loved eateries

29 Ash has a recipe for success Dad opens piri piri restaurant after taking time to care for son

30 Life-changing lesson School pupils visit former concentration camp

34 Branching out for City of Culture

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Roadshow drops by to welcome ideas for 2017 celebration

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36 New bus service arrives New routes revealed to link Avenues with city centre

38 Reasons to be cheerful

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An exhibition featuring the artwork of three John Moores Painting Prize Alumni is taking place at Artlink this month.

Utopia Deferred will showcase the painting works of Hull artist Paul Collinson, as well as Sheffield artists Mandy Payne and Conor Rogers.

The exhibition will open at the Princes Avenue venue’s Main Gallery from Saturday, May 21, to Saturday, July 2.

For more information, visit www. artlink.uk.net

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it will create a serene getaway.

He said: “The idea was to create a green space for people that may not have their own.

“It will give people the opportunity to learn how to grow their own food so they can eat healthier and make savings in their monthly outgoings.”

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A shop owner says she wants to create a “women’s paradise” in the Avenues by opening a lingerie shop.

Melissa Jelassi, 44, has opened Jelassi’s Lingerie in Newland Avenue. Alongside nightwear, the store will stock designer handbags and jewellery.

Ms Jelassi said: “The whole idea was inspired by wanting to open a beautiful place, exclusively for women. I wanted a women’s paradise

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A new bar is bringing vintage video games to Newland Avenue.

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A charity has unveiled a new city farm.

Recycling Unlimited opened the Hull City Farm, which is

funded by Hull City Council to promote healthy lifestyles and tackle food poverty.

It is based at the rear of Kingston Youth Centre in Beverley Road.

Greg Harman, chief executive of the Newland Avenue charity, said he hopes

The People’s Republic will also have board games and will play world music on vinyl and cassette, with more than 3,000 albums in its library.

The bar, located between Grafton Street and Lambert Street, is backed by Beautiful South guitarist Dave Rotheray.

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A Newland Avenue shop owner has started

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NOTICEBOARD stocking plus-sized clothing after she was inspired by her sister’s struggle with her body image.

Nicola Gibbons, owner of Tessies in Newland Avenue, says it took her sister’s weight issues to realise she needed to accommodate for all shapes and sizes.

Mrs Gibbons, 31, opened her shop in 2009 after finishing a fashion degree from the University of Leeds.

She stocked a variety of vintage clothes, jewellery and accessories, but it was only recently she realised that her stock needed to add the plus-sized ranges.

“I realised if we’re all about positivity and inclusivity, we can’t just stock tiny clothes and expect everyone to walk out happy,” she said.

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Organisers of this year’s Assemble Fest in the Avenues have teamed up with Six-Five Cars in Princes Avenue to hold touring performances from the back of the firm’s taxis.

There will be three different taxi plays for theatre-goers to enjoy.

Titled 21, The Wrong Way and Last Orders, all three plays will take place in Newland Avenue and will highlight the road in one way or another.

Rich Sutherland, marketing manager for Assemble Fest, said: “The driver will be a Six-Five Cars driver and three people will be seated in the back for the show.”

Another of the plays will take place in the newly opened board game-themed café The

Boardroom, and will be based on the popular game Dungeons and Dragons.

This year is the third Assemble Fest. It takes place on Saturday, May 28.

Visit www.assemble fest.co.uk to book.

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A campaign to build a fountain in Victoria Avenue has organised two events to raise funds.

The Victoria Avenue Fountain campaign needs to raise £80,000 to build the monument.

So far, more than £30,000 has been raised.

A pub quiz will be held at Larkin’s Bar in Newland Avenue on Wednesday, May 25, and a garage sale in the Victoria Avenue tenfoot will be held on Sunday, May 29.

Search for Victoria Avenue

Fountain on Facebook for more information.

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House prices in the Avenues have risen by more than 310 per cent in the past 20 years – higher than anywhere else in Hull.

Figures from the Office of National Statistics have compared the average cost of a property last year in neighbourhoods across the city to the average in 1995.

They show a home in the Avenues area sold for an average price of £150,677 last year, compared to £36,797 20 years ago.

Richard Welpton, director of local estate agents Quick and Clarke, said: “Some streets in The Avenues will be rising sharply and others won’t – Bricknell Avenue for example is doing extremely well and those roads with Victorian houses are seen as bohemian.

“But you’ll have other streets where the prices aren’t going up because of the volume of student accommodation and things like that.”

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STAGE IS SET: Blair Jacobs and Beth Mackay at Hymers College. Below, a performance in 2011.

BACK WITH A CLASSIC HIT BROADCASTER BLAIR BEHIND RETURN OF POPULAR PARK CONCERT

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popular outdoor concert is making a return to a new city centre venue after a four year absence.

Classics In The Park took place annually for ten years until a lack of volunteers ended its run in 2012.

Now broadcaster Blair Jacobs, who hosted the concerts for a decade, is bringing it back.

It will take place at and Hymers College on Saturday, July 23.

Blair decided the show should make a return after being contacted by listeners of his radio programme.

He said: “Through my radio work, every early spring I would start getting texts and emails from people saying, ‘Is Classics In The Park coming back?’

“I just thought at the end of last year if I don’t do it, it will never get done because it will have gone out of the public’s psyche.

“And there is not a better year to bring it back than 2016 to get it ready for 2017, the UK City of Culture year.”

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Blair said the new venue was easily accessible to city residents, particularly those in the Avenues area.

Blair said: “We started looking for new locations and David Elstone, the headteacher at Hymers, rang me and said, ‘Do you fancy doing it here?’.

“And it works really well because in 2018, Hymers celebrates its 125 birthday and he is looking for something big to celebrate in the summer.

“So the idea is that we bring the concert there this year, we’ve got the City of Culture year next year and then the year after that it’s the Hymers’ 125th birthday, so it was almost made to happen in that respect.

“Hopefully, after that, it will have gathered its own momentum.”

The private school grounds will provide a stunning backdrop for concert-goers to enjoy, but Blair is keen to

stress that Classics In The Park is open to all.

“My overwhelming memory was a few years ago when there was a big group of probably about ten or 12 people,” he said.

“And this is not unique, but they turned up in dinner suits and evening dresses, laid the linen tablecloth over the table, out came the Wedgwood, the candelabras and the champagne and they sat down and they had this amazing meal.

“Sitting next to them were a man and woman with Mohicans as high as you like, with cut-off jeans, tight T-shirts and a can of Strongbow.

“But during the evening they all got talking, they started sharing food and they were all having a really good time – and that’s what I want to recreate.”

■ Classics In The Park tickets cost £19.50 in advance or £25 on the gate. Admission for under-12s is free. Book at www.classicsinthepark.co.uk before July 19 or buy in person from the Hull Daily Mail reception, Blundell’s Corner, Beverley Road, Hull.

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RESPONSE: Fire crews at the scene.

BLAZE THAT LIT UP NIGHT FLAMES VISIBLE FOR MILES AFTER SUSPECTED ARSON ATTACK

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hese are stills from amazing drone footage of a fire that tore through an old school off Beverley Road.

The footage of the gutted Blundell Street School in Brunswick Avenue was shot by drone pilot Chris Fenton, of Octovision Media.

He heard about the fire and took to the skies to film remarkable scenes of the damage inflicted by the fierce blaze.

Flames shot several metres from the roof and sparks were also seen as smoke billowed from the Victorian-era building, near Kingston Youth Club, between Norfolk Street and Strand Close.

Fire investigators said they were treating the fire as suspected arson.

About 30 firefighters attended the blaze shortly after 11pm on the Saturday of the early May bank holiday weekend.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service sent fire engines and an aerial ladder platform.

People living in nearby Clifton Street were shocked by what they witnessed.

Geoff Mulligan, 54, said: “We had people round and they left at about 11pm. As I stepped out I saw a fire engine and then realised the building

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CAPTURED: Stills from drone footage of the fire by Chris Fenton of Octovision Media. opposite was on fire.

“It was a massive fire with flames 10ft-high coming out of

the roof. It was a pretty dramatic sight.

“There was a lot of smoke

and there were even sparks coming out. The roof was also falling in, it was a right mess.

“But the fire crews did a really good job and were here very quickly. This is the third fire here since moving five years ago.”

Anastasia Razdorskiha, 24, had arrived home from a night out when she saw the blaze.

She said: “I arrived home at midnight and saw this big, big fire. There was lots of smoke and I was concerned it would come into the house.

“The flames were very high and there were lots of firefighters and police about.”

Glen Whittaker, 50, said: “The whole building was on fire and there was a helicopter overhead.

“The flames were very high and there was a lot of smoke. I am sure you could have seen it from 20 miles away.”

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has now launched an investigation.

Fire investigator Andy Smallwood said: “Being a derelict building with no electricity source, the only outcome will be arson.”

The school has been derelict for years and has previously been described as a cause for concern because of its deteriorating condition.

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Now celebrating its second anniversary, Casa Della Pizza offers something above and beyond what you’d normally expect from an Italian takeaway.

Now customers can see all their food freshly prepared

from locally-sourced ingredients right in front of them by experienced staff.

Casa Della Pizza’s pizzas are all made in a 12-inch rustic thin and crispy Italian style, stone baked in a traditional brick oven and topped with mozzarella cheese and its special house pizza sauce being freshly made every day.

But Casa Della Pizza isn’t just about pizza, it also has

a vast range of delicious pastas, tortilla wraps, grills and salads to cater for every occasion.

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SPORTS CENTRE GETS NEW LICENCE of sporting clubs and this renewed, amended license allows us to support the amateur clubs who use the site as well as generate a small income to help us develop and maintain the grounds and buildings.

“We took the centre on in November 2014 from the YPI and it is still very much a learning curve for us.

“We have tried to be good neighbours with the residents nearby and we will continue to do that.”

An ex-Royal Marine, Mr Latus runs the centre with his brothers Sam and Jack, who are both former rugby league Speaking after the meeting, LTS players and now operate a gym there. manager Will Latus said: “We are very Mr Latus said: “We have all had a long happy with the decision.

“It will allow us to promote the centre for association with the site, going back to events such as boxing shows as well as a when we were little five or six-year-olds playing tennis there. venue for birthday parties and wedding “We’ve invested heavily in the receptions. infrastructure of the building; due to its “The social aspect is an integral part A LONG-established sports centre has been granted a new premises licence to use the facility as a venue for birthdays and weddings.

age it was in need of a make over.

“It’s been things like new pipework for the hot water and a complete electrical re-wire, which people don’t tend to notice.

The centre is the home of Hull Rugby Union Football Club, Hull Cricket Club, Hull and District Table Tennis Association, Hull YPI Lawn Tennis Club and two bowls clubs.

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THE LATUS TRAINING GYM Based at Hull Sports Centre on Chanterlands Avenue, was reopened in November last year after a massive expansion and refurbishment. The formerly private training-only facility, known best for training boxing superstar Luke Campbell, now provide membership options too.

Nick Hewick, manager at Latus Training, said “Since the expansion it has allowed us to start providing people with access to high quality facilities and coaching for great value. Previously we didn’t have the physical space to allow for general members, so our private training prices often made our services unaccessible to some people. But now that we have the capacity for hundreds of people our memberships are affordable to all.”

The Latus team have managed to create a gym environment that would inspire anyone to want to train and get fit. The gym is certainly different from other gyms in the city and you would be hard pushed to find something similar in the country. The combination of high quality

equipment, imagery and night club style lighting make it an exciting and stimulating place to be.

“We wanted to create a gym that people want to spend time in and look forward to coming to. It was important for us to do something to differentiate our gym from the others in the city. With the low cost gyms, such as Exercise for Less, there really is no point trying to compete on price. Instead we feel we compete by providing fair membership rates, a second-to-none facility and unbeatable customer service. Our philosophy is to make sure that everyone who comes to the gym will improve and become fitter and healthier. We are passionate about helping every member train at their very best. We do this by making sure that everyone knows exactly what they are doing when they come to train. It is our absolute pet hate when other gyms give their customers limited guidance and allow them to train poorly. That is why we strive to be different and always provide a higher level of customer support.”

Alongside the personal training and general gym use, Latus Training runs an extensive bootcamp explained Nick, “The bootcamp currently consists of 11 sessions. We run one in the morning before work and one on an evening plus a session on a Saturday morning. The

Latus Bootcamp schedule consists of 3 main pillars which are called Cycle, BoxCon and HIT. The Cycle classes take place in our blacked out spinning room where we get the beats pumping and the lights flashing. BoxCon is a combination of boxing fitness and circuit training and HIT is like doing High Intensity Interval Training in a nightclub! The HIT sessions are the first classes in the North of England to utilise manual treadmills for runs, sprints and other various movements. Our bootcamp sessions are great for anyone whether you are just starting your fitness journey or looking for a new challenge.”

Walking through the gym and talking to the coaching team, it is clear that this is an organisation that is passionate about providing the very best gym experience.

It really is a hidden gem in the HU5 community that will inspire everyone to achieve their health, fitness and body transformation goals.

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aulo Martini Ltd is a small yet international business selling the highest quality, luxury leather footwear and leather accessories.

We offer the best of European products made of the best quality, locally sourced leathers to customers at our store in Princes Avenue, Hull.

The shoes and accessories on offer combine the latest fashion and classical looks. We never force specific trends onto our customers, instead, we offer a wide range of styles to meet various tastes.

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All shoes and accessories we sell are made of 100 per cent natural leathers of European origin. Apart from Italian leathers, our manufacturers also source their materials from Spain, Germany and other European countries.

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ou’ve had a great night out and all you need now is to return safely home in a taxi.

The only problem is, you don’t have any cash.

It’s a familiar feeling but one that Six 0 cars has found a solution to.

The company is the only one in Hull that offers customers the opportunity to pay by card.

Owner David Smith said: “Card payments in our taxis have really taken off.

“We have had about a 500 per cent increase in card payments in four months.

“It’s not something we have really advertised so that is all just from word of mouth.”

And it’s not the only way the firm is using technology to keep clients safe and happy.

A mobile phone app allows friends or family to track passengers from the beginning of their journey until they reach their destination.

It’s a simple way of providing peace of mind to customers and their loved ones.

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BASE: The Six 0 headquarters in Walton Street, Hull. push a button and their chosen contact will get a text to tell them that they are in a car,” said David.

“They can then track them to see where they are for the entire journey until they reach their destination.”

Six 0 Cars also provides e-receipts with full details of the booking, including the route taken and the charges for total transparency and ease of accounting.

It’s services like this that have secured the Walton Street firm a number of business contracts, including with schools and residential care homes.

“We provide a very useful service for the community,” said David.

With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that Six 0 cars is looking to recruit more drivers to meet demand across is 24/7 operation.

“We are offering new drivers a £500 refund on their start-up costs as an incentive,” said David.

“We sent out 50,000 text messages to all our customers to try and encourage them, if they are interested, to apply.

“We believe our offer is another first in the city and it shows we are trying to help the employment situation.”

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A SKIN DEEP: Holly Dosdale, of Noir Bizarre Tattoo, at a previous Vista Festival.

COLOUR: Artist Jade Edwards at a previous Vista Festival.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY: Back, from left, Denise Bellard, Julie Whitby, John Whitby, and Jean Hancock. Front, Jack Whitby and Ava Purton.

n Avenues festival will return for the fifth time this summer.

The Vista Festival, also known as the Princes Avenue Arts Festival, is held every two years and this year takes place on Saturday, July 9.

It features a variety of street performers, musicians and artists and this year will recreate a unique British tradition.

Rachel Elm, organising the festival on behalf of Artlink Centre for Community Arts, said this year’s theme will revolve around “Peace Teas”.

Mrs Elm said: “Peace Teas are street parties that originated after the end of the First World War. “They went on to celebrate all things royal, such as birthdays, coronations and jubilees, but because of Hull’s funny history with the royals, we missed out on all the street parties.

“Vista Festival will bring all that to the Avenues, except celebrating our culture of the arts instead.”

Last time the festival was

HIGHLIGHTS: Visitors enjoy the 2014 Vista Festival.

IN THE SWING: Tyler and Scarlett Lane.

DAY OUT: Tiegan, Dave and Alicia Shepherd.

KICK IT: Martial arts experts Danny Ball, right and Liam Richards.

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hosted in 2014, more than 10,000 people took part.

Princes Avenue was closed off between Park Grove and Spring Bank to make way for the celebrations.

This year, organisers have teamed up with Union Mash Up, Princes Avenue Methodist Church and Hull Truck

Theatre to ramp up the festivities.

There will be a comedy stand and poetry recitals, as well as performances from musicians and contemporary dance groups.

Local vendors will also be selling arts, crafts, food and jewellery.

Vicky Bissett, Artlink’s director, has been involved in the festival since its inception in 2006.

She said: “Every time we do it, it’s a really special celebration.

“I think one of the best things about Hull is its people, so for me personally, that’s one

of my highlights of the festival – seeing all those thousands of people on the streets together.

Especially all the diverse community groups and artists.”

To get involved with the oneday festival, call Artlink on 01482 345104 or visit www.vista festival.co.uk for more information.

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SPOT-ON: John Barrow and Harry Sellers play dominoes at Spring Bank Community Centre in 1982.

AISLE VIEW: The chapel at Endsleigh Training College in Beverley Road.

PRIZE GUYS: The Newland Evening Cricket League presentation held in the YPI, Chanterlands Avenue, From left, Mike Ulyatt, Ronnie Biggs, Tom Nicholson, Bob Wood, Syd Isitt and Keith Anderson.

TOUCH OF CLASS: Maureen Lipman, centre, at Newland High School’s prize day in Hull, with headmistress Miss DM Nicholson, right, and head girl Kathleen Hardisty in 1974.

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JOKE SHOP: Comedian Norman Collier met youngsters at the opening of the extended At Cost store in Newland Avenue, Hull in 1987.

ALL ABOARD: Fun for children at Newland Homes as they enjoy an adventure aboard a boat in the grounds of the homes in April 1961.

SPRING A LEAK: Workers repair a burst water main in Spring Bank in 1962.

BEST FOOT FORWARD: Former Hull Training College teachers, from left, Mary Parry, Beth Wildsmith, Julie Guest, Pat Carson and Jill Moore in 1986.

SIGNAL: Sandra Richards in Chanterlands Avenue with a dish that could pick up TV signals from the Soviet Union in November 1983.

HU5 THROUGH THE YEARS REMEMBERING PEOPLE AND EVENTS FROM COMMUNITY’S HISTORY

PART-Y: Armstrongs employees get a preview of the Morris Marina in Clough Road in 1971.

FILL UP: The Chanterlands Avenue Rix petrol station after a refurbishment in September 1988.

CROSSING: Stoneferry Bridge over the River Hull in the 1990s.

PASSING: The Newland toll bar, which was sited at the corner of Clough Road, Beverley Road and Cottingham Road. It was abolished in 1870.

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SIGN OF THE TIMES: A sign erected at the city boundary in Willerby Road.

ONE DIRECTION: A Hull traffic warden on duty at the junction of Spring Bank, Spring Bank West and Princes Avenue in 1978.

PC WORD: A new computer being moved into 134 Cottingham Road, Hull, in September 1962.

FAMILIAR FACE: Mickey Wordswick, left, and Hull City player Stan McEwan, right, as part of a promotion for restaurant Chaplin’s in Princes Avenue in 1985.

GRUB UP! Kitchen staff at the old Kingston General Hospital in Beverley Road in November 1978.

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MOMENTOUS: VE Day celebrations in Raglan Street, off Newland Avenue.

CARE: A patient is treated at Kingston General Hospital, which was demolished in the 1990s.

FORMER GLORY: The Mayfair in Beverley Road in November 1964.

SMILES: Jane Appleyard, of Skelton’s, Willerby Road, in February 1986.

GLEAM TEAM: Newland Avenue Methodist Church Scouts wash cars in June 1989.

WALK THIS WAY: A pedestrian crossing in Spring Bank at its junction with Hutt Street in February 1965.

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PERFECT PLATES APLENTY AREA IS BLESSED WITH A HOST OF GREAT PLACES TO EAT OUT

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ining out is a delight in the HU5 area. Here, we pick some of the best eateries, based on TripAdvisor reviews and our own favourites.

Meze Perfect for those looking for something different, this Turkish and Greek restaurant has won over those who tried it with its variety of authentic meals on offer.

Review: “Meze never fails to deliver delicious food, generous portions and great value.”

Dish: Karidesli Makarna, £10.95 Details: 31 Cottingham Road, north Hull. 01482 478560. ww.mezebarandgrill.co.uk

Bait

‘ALWAYS FANTASTIC’: Bait, in Princes Avenue.

This eatery in one of Hull’s busiest streets has garnered itself a strong reputation for serving up high-quality dishes, and stands out from the crowd in a city where fish of the battered variety is an ever popular meal.

Review: “The food is always fantastic, we’ve been several times, now both for lunch and on an evening. I had the fillet steak last time and it didn’t disappoint.”

Dish: Smoked haddock risotto, £11.95 Details: 13-15 Princes Avenue, west Hull. Call 01482 343088.

Visit www.baithull.co.uk

Ruby Spice

‘DELICIOUS’: Henry Yeast and Son, in Newland Avenue.

This tucked-away Indian offers everything for those looking for an evening out, with high-quality food combined with a pleasant ambience and always-friendly staff.

Review: “I love Ruby Spice, one of my favourite Indian restaurants.

You can also order as a takeaway, food excellent, staff very friendly, well recommended.”

Details: 36 Cottingham Road, north Hull. Call 01482 492563.

Visit www.rubyspicehull.co.uk

Henry Yeast & Son

‘PERFECT SPOT’: Hull Pie, in Newland Avenue.

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‘VALUE’: Level Café Bar, in Newland Avenue

Renowned for its intimate atmosphere as much as its food, Henry Yeast has become a popular choice on one of Hull’s best dining streets.

Review: “As an ex-professional chef myself, this is my choice for a delicious, professionally cooked meal, in the Hull area. Been a few

‘GENEROUS PORTIONS’: Meze, in Cottingham Road.

‘VERY FRIENDLY’: Ruby Spice, in Cottingham Road.

‘OUTSTANDING’: The Persian, in Princes Avenue.

‘SOPHISTICATED’: Fish and Chip Kitchen, in Princes Avenue.

‘MAIN EVENT’: Manager Paolo Mele at Francesca’s.

‘EXCELLENT SERVICE’: Raj Pavillion, in Beverley Road.

times and never been disappointed.”

Dish: Fish chowder, £13.95 Details: 6 Newland Avenue, west Hull. Call 01482 493557. Visit www.henryyeast.com

Hull Pie With a great range of pies for reasonable prices, there is no wonder this eatery is always busy.

Review: “I’ve been visiting Hull Pie on Newland Ave for three years now. I am a university student and it’s a perfect spot to get a reasonably priced and hearty lunch. Can never fault the service or the taste!“ Dish: Potato, leek and mature cheddar pie, £2.95 Details: Newland Avenue, west Hull. Call 01482 345735. Visit www.thehullpie.co.uk

Francesca’s Cucina Italiana Authentic Italian fare served in pleasant surroundings.

Review: “The portions were perfectly sized – not too filling but large enough to fill the gap before the main event.”

Dish: Chicken Kiev pizza, £5.95 Details: 277 Beverley Road, Hull.

Call 01482 346844. Visit www.francescashull.co.uk

Fish and Chip Kitchen A fabulous mix of traditional fish and chips served with expertly mixed cocktails.

Review: “The Fish and Chip Kitchen, in short, has taken a well-known, well-loved dish and put their own take on it with sophisticated, thought-through

selections in everything from the drinks to the decor.”

Dish: Mini Medley Patties, £4 Details: 78 Princes Avenue, Hull.

Call 01482 440400. Visit www.thefishandchipkitchen.co.uk

The Persian Middle-eastern flavour and excellent service in a friendly atmosphere.

Review: “Once again the food was outstanding, the choice of mezes was difficult as they are all well made and so tasty.”

Dish: Hummus, £3.75 Details: 1, Princes Court, Princes Avenue, Hull. Call 01482 343442.

Visit thepersian.co.uk

Level Café Bar and Grill

A leading light in the much-loved cafe culture in this part of Hull.

Review: “Food was great. Value for money and all the staff pleasant and helpful.”

Dish: 10oz Yorkshire Ribeye, £16.95 Details: 160 Newland Avenue, Hull. Call 01482 444344. Visit www.levelhull.co.uk

Raj Pavilion Highly-rated curries in a convenient location.

Review: “Excellent service excellent food good menu. Quite a few of us – 14 – and all food came out same time. Highly recommended.”

Dish: Garlic Chilli Chicken Korai, £8.50 Details: 56A Beverley Road, Hull.

Call 01482 581939. Visit www.rajpavilion.co.uk.

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BRANCHING OUT: Owner Ash Tarafdar at Piri Piri Kitchen. Below, some of the dishes available at the restaurant.

ASH’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS OWNER TAKES FRESH APPROACH WITH ‘SOMETHING NEW’

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new Princes Avenue restaurant is celebrating opening after its owner pushed back its launch so he could care for his ill two-year-old son.

Piri Piri Kitchen, was due to open in February but had to be delayed after owner Ash Tarafdar, 38, learned the devastating news that his young son, Asim, had a brain tumour.

But, after Asim underwent chemotherapy treatment, the restaurateur has opened the new venue this week.

“My son is doing well,” said Mr Tarafdar, who is of Bengali descent, but was born in Hull.

“His treatment has gone well, so he is on the right path to recovery.

“Because of all that going on, I have not been able to give the business my full attention as I would usually have done.

“It has been rocky and back and forth for us, but, because

he is doing well, we have opened.”

Mr Tarafdar’s family own Indian restaurants across the East Riding, including Tan-

door Mahal in Anlaby; Zaffran in Willerby; Alishaan in Cottingham; and Zaka in Hedon.

Piri Piri Kitchen will be the father-of-three’s first inde-

pendent restaurant and he said he was looking forward to welcoming new customers.

Mr Tarafdar said: “I’m very excited, because it has taken a long time coming together.

“We are finally there, though, and it is looking good.

“The place is open for business and, from what people are saying, it has gone well” Mr Tarafdar said he decided to branch out with the piri piri option to “try something new” after years of working in the family’s Indian restaurants.

He said Princes Avenue was the ideal location to launch the restaurant and attract the younger generations.

“It is something different, but we will have a wide selection on our menu,” he said.

“We will also be doing pizzas, pasta, grilled selection and piri piri as well.

“Hopefully, the menu will make us stand out.”

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HUMAN STORY: Pupils on the visit to AuschwitzBirkeneau.

A LIFE-CHANGING LESSON MOVING EXPERIENCE AS PUPILS VISIT FORMER CONCENTRATION CAMP

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upils from Wyke College in Bricknell Avenue were among a group of teenagers from East Yorkshire to visit AuschwitzBirkeneau as part of an educational visit about the Holocaust.

A total of 200 students and teachers from across the region travelled to Poland to find out more about human story behind the horrific facts and figures from history textbooks.

Wyke Sixth Form College students Courtney Jade Brown and Lauren Goodson were both moved by the experience.

“I feel like a changed person,” said 16-year-old Lauren, who studies history, psychology, English literature and language.

“I expected it to be quite eerie and depressing.”

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Courtney said: “What really stuck in my mind was the image of this woman holding a child.

“My little nephew is about the same age, and so it really stuck with me.”

Both noted how surprisingly close the camp was to the main town of Oswiecim, and how the memorial is situated in the town today.

“There are houses built where the train track was, and they have just built their

drives around it,” said Courtney.

And they agreed the trip had played an important role in bringing home the atrocities.

Lauren said: “I think it’s important to talk about the events that happened, but I also think it’s important so that other things like this never happen again.

“It’s all the more important as the few survivors grow older that we continue to remember the victims.”

Courtney said: “I think what this trip does is it humanises it. It makes you realise that it happened, that these were people, and it happened here.”

After a follow-up seminar, the students who made the visit are asked to share their experience with their peers in school.

Karen Pollock, chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, which runs the trip, said: “The Lessons From Auschwitz Project is a vital part of our work, allowing young people to learn about the Holocaust in a way they cannot in the classroom.

“The visit enables young people to see for themselves where racism, prejudice and anti-Semitism can ultimately lead, and its importance is demonstrated by the inspiring work students go on to do in their local communities.”

A trusted name for many years, Northern Carpets is an established business based in the Avenues area of the city It’s a one stop-shop whatever your budget and flooring needs

Looking for something special to transform a room?

Among the 100 plus rolls available to see in the stockroom - not to mention samples in store- are luxurious 100 per cent wool carpets, ranging from budget felt backed berbers up to high end 80% wool twists to suit every budget.

Other blends, including modern bleach cleanable qualities, natural fibres, polyester and nylon are all in stock, and the friendly team can advise customers on what is best for them, depending on style and cost.

And when it comes to colours, the only limit is your imagination, so whether your are looking for something classic and neutral or a bright pop of colour to add personality to your home, Northern Carpets will have exactly what you are looking for in its collection.

Texture too, is just as important as it can

change the look and feel of a room, so don’t be afraid to ask about how different weaves can work to the best effect for you.

And it’s not just carpets on offer either.

Luxury vinyl tiles are a popular option for quality that has to be seen to be believed.

They allow customers to create fabulous wood, stone, slate, granite and marble effect floors quickly and easily.

You will be hard pushed to spot the difference between the real thing and this product is perfect for families with young children, offering a softer landing for little ones and easy maintenance.

Hundreds of designs are available in vinyl, so versatile it can be used in any room in the house, and you can choose from bright modern mosaics, monochrome graffiti-style swirls, stone tile effects and many more.

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Northern Carpets has an extensive range of laminate flooring too, including traditional walnut and oak effects and colours such as modern greys and whites.

For a finishing touch to your room, see Northern Carpets’ collection of rugs, with bold, contemporary patterns and traditional designs to choose from.

When it comes to fitting, Northern Carpets won’t let you down either, offering its own in-house fitting service for guaranteed peace of mind.

Don’t miss out on the business’s extensive off cuts too. There is a large showroom dedicated to roll ends perfect for smaller rooms and spaces such as hallways, or up to living room sizes offering significant discounts on normal prices.

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BLIGHTED: Martin Storey and some of his pictures of dumped rubbish.

EXPOSING TRASH PROBLEM RESIDENT HOPES HIS PICTURES WILL HELP REDUCE DUMPING

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hey are not the prettiest of pictures. But Martin Storey hopes his snaps of rubbish will stop litterbugs leaving their eyesores.

The 42-year-old began capturing the images after noticing a number of random electrical items dumped in the streets on his walk to work.

After developing quite a collection, the volunteer development worker began posting them on Facebook.

Now the page, called The Discarded Televisions And White Goods Of Hull, has attracted attention.

He said: “At first, I kept noticing these tellies in Spring Bank, so I took a couple of photos and then when I was looking through my gallery I realised I had quite a few, so I thought I’d stick them on Facebook and people seemed to start liking it – it’s really random.”

Martin, who lives in News-

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tead Street, says people are dumping their unwanted appliances all over the city but there is a particular issue in the Dukeries area, between Princes Avenue and Chanterlands Avenue.

“I think they can’t be bothered to just get rid of them properly – it’s just laziness,” he said.

“People have gone to the effort to drag them out somewhere so why not drag them a bit further on?”

The Facebook group has

been liked by more than 200 people, who are now beginning to share pictures of abandoned electrical items they have spotted.

Mr Storey said: “Some of them do move around, like the fridge-freezer in Hardwick Street, which has gone now.

“It started face-out and then it ended up crawling up the street on its front a bit.”

While washing machines, fridges and tumble dryers are the most common items being dumped, it is the televisions

that Mr Storey sympathises with the most – often adding tear graphics to the pictures of them lying abandoned.

“They’ve got cracked screens and look so desolate and alone, it’s a bit like when you see adverts on the telly about dogs that have been abandoned – it’s the electrical version of that,” he said.

On a serious note, Mr Storey says people who have unwanted goods should contact the city council to use its free bulky item collection service.

It is free for five items per property, per year and £20 (for five items) thereafter.

He said: “I don’t want to see fly-tipping because I live here and I want it to be a nice place.

“It raises the issue that if people want to live somewhere nice they have to look after it themselves and take responsibility for their own stuff.”

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GOOD GROWING: From left, Sarah Harris, James McGuire, Harriet Johnson and Phil Batty near the ideas tree.

BRANCHING OUT FOR 2017 CITY OF CULTURE ROADSHOW GIVES PEOPLE CHANCE TO SHARE IDEAS

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his giant inflatable box is heading for Pearson Park as part of preparation for Hull’s City of Culture year.

It will be the venue for a two-day community roadshow in the park on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22.

The visit is the last in a series of events held around the city, which started in April.

The box features a live tree inside and people are invited to attach their ideas for 2017 to its branches.

The tree will eventually be planted in a location yet to be determined as a permanent reminder of the year.

Martin Green, CEO and director of Hull 2017, said: “The people and communities of Hull are at the heart of UK City of Culture. Everyone can play a part, no matter how big or small.

“It really is now or never to

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ON THE MOVE: The inflatable City of Culture roadshow box.

Pictures: Jerome Ellerby

unite our city behind this project and for the people of Hull to decide how they want to be part of 2017 and to make it the best it can be.

“We don’t want anyone to look back on 2017 and feel they weren’t given the opportunity to be a part of it. We want everyone to be able to say ‘I was there’.”

At the roadshow, people will also be able to sign up as a volunteer and find out more information on the 2017 creative communities programme, which is offering grants of between £300 and £10,000 to individuals and groups to run projects during the year.

Mr Green said: “The roadshow is a perfect opportunity to find out how you can get involved and for us to answer questions and hear people’s views.”

■ Visit www.hull2017.co.uk for more information.

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IN DEMAND: Bob Rackley, EMYS commercial manager.

NEW BUS SERVICE ARRIVES ROUTE WILL LINK AVENUES WITH CITY CENTRE THROUGH WEEK

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new bus service has been launched for residents in the HU5 area.

EYMS’s new number 23 service will link the city centre, Chanterlands Avenue and Fairfax Avenue.

Buses will run throughout the day, from Monday to Saturday. Both northern and southern parts of Chanterlands Avenue will be served by the route, along with Fairfax Avenue and part of Bricknell Avenue.

Bob Rackley, EMYS commercial manager, said: “We already run many buses along Spring Bank and Cottingham Road but up until now residents of Chanterlands Avenue North have not had a regular bus service.

“The new Service 23 means they will not have to walk so far to get a bus, and they will have a direct service to the city centre.”

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NICHE: Adam Fowler, of the Hull and Humber Environment Forum.

Adam Fowler, of the City of Hull and Humber Environment Forum, which runs bus forums, has welcomed the move.

He said: “This was asked for at one of our bus forums last year and EYMS, to their cred-

it, have responded.

“It’s a commercial service – in other words, it’s not going to be subsidised by the local authority, so clearly EYMS see there is a niche demand.

“It’s a good example of a local bus company responding

to demand and also listening to residents.”

Mr Fowler said the No 23 will benefit those wishing to visit Chanterlands Crematorium, Northern Cemetery, and the former YPI sports ground.

He said: “I expect this service will primarily benefit the small pockets of elderly, less mobile residents who live in and around Chanterlands Avenue North and Fairfax Avenue. It’s a positive story.”

EYMS’s Hull Day Rover and Weekly tickets can be used on the new service, and single and return fares will be available to buy from the bus driver. Concessionary passes will also be valid for travel on the bus.

■ The full timetable can be found by visiting the EYMS website, or the company’s Travel Centre at Hull Paragon Interchange, or by calling BusLine on 01482 592929.

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CHEERS! Staff at Mecca, from left, Jordan Mansell, Amanda Corby, Doreen Barratt, Kerry Grindell, Lynn Rose, Mel Pudsey, Josh Matthewson and Lynn Kerman.

Picture: Jerome Ellerby

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL SOME UPLIFTING STORIES AFFECTING PEOPLE IN THE HU5 AREA

Big Bingo bonus A first-time visitor to Mecca Hull Cecil Bingo shared a £100,000 jackpot with other players.

Mirza Ibrisimovic, 21, of Spring Bank, west Hull, was at the bingo hall in Anlaby Road with a friend.

He said: “We went there for a chilled night, just for a laugh, really.

“We all ended up winning. It was crazy.”

A little lotto help Charity groups in HU5 have been given new National Lottery funding.

A total of £9,800 has been given to the Open Doors Project, which is based at Princes Avenue Methodist Church, while a similar amount has gone towards the Hull Anatolian Society in Beverley Road.

Wedding date Newland Avenue bridal shop Happy Ever After is celebrating its first birthday

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with a special offer.

The store will be offering a bottle of champagne or Prosecco to any bride who purchases a dress until the end of May. There will also be discounts on bridal gowns and prom dresses.

To book an appointment, visit www.happyever afterhull.co.uk or call 01482 345401.

Crafty new shop A GROUP of crafty women have their first handmade gifts and arts shop in Newland Avenue.

Members of Judy’s Attic say they have made “their dream a reality” by opening the arts and crafts shop.

The group has hosted creative workshops around Hull and the East Riding since 2012.

Joining dad’s army A HULL student has followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the same Army Reserve regiment.

Private Matthew Neal, 20, of

GENERATION GAME Sergeant Kalvin Neal, left, with his son, Private Matthew Neal.

Kingswood, was inspired by his father, Sergeant Kalvin Neal, 50, to join 4th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment.

Sergeant Neal is the Company Quartermaster Sergeant at the Army Reserve Centre in Beverley Road.

Outstanding care PATIENTS at a west Hull surgery are receiving outstanding care, according to a health watchdog, which

heard how staff went “the extra mile” to help them.

New Hall Surgery in Cottingham Road has been given an “outstanding” rating by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the care patients receive, with an overall rating of “good”.

The surgery cares for 9,400 people with two full-time and two part-time GPs, three practice nurses, a health care assistant and a team of administration staff.

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A barbecued selection of marinated cubes of chicken, lamb, kofte (finely cut lamb) lamb chop and chicken wings served with rice and salad.

Rated one of the top restaurants in Hull, Meze Bar and Grill’s consistently excellent reviews on Trip advisor have placed it within the best 15 places to eat in the city out of more than 500 reviewed on the site.

Its secret is the extensive range of freshly cooked, beautifully flavoured dishes with a Turkish and Mediterranean influence.

Meze’s chefs source all ingredients locally and prepare delicious dishes from scratch every day.

From melt-in-the-mouth kebabs to gorgeous meaty and seafood grills, it’s a haven for those with a healthy appetite.

There is also the option to order from the a la carte menu, which offers hot and cold starters, sharing platters, seafood and vegetarian dishes.

Grill dishes on a barbeque.

There is a refreshing selection of drinks too and in the summer months, diners can take advantage of the chance to enjoy a meal alfresco.

Plus there is plenty of parking in the large private

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Meze offers excellent value especially at lunchtimes when customers can order a meal and a drink for just £7.95.

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£14.95

Barbecued king prawns, sea bass, swordfish, salmon served with mixed vegetables, sautéed potatoes and prawn sauce.

FACTFILE Where: 31 Cottingham Road, Hull, HU5 2PP Telephone: 01482 478560 Opening Times: Monday - Sunday, 12pm - 12am Parking: Private car park behind the restuarant

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