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New home for Hornsea Pantry as the demand for food support increases AS A THIRD lockdown hit the country Hornsea’s food pantry has opened the doors of their new premises to help struggling families in our area. The Pantry will now operate from the former HSBC premises on the corner of Newbegin and Bank Street. Christine Parkinson has been running the Pantry since 2019. Prior to the first lockdown this was open to the public once a week at Hornsea Town Hall with Christine supporting families with deliveries on other days. The service continued to operate during the pandemic from part of Christine’s home with appointments to ensure social distancing. Christine explained the situation: “It was desperately needed more then ever. Some of the situations people have found themselves in have been horrendous not qualifying for furlough or for grants. They have also been embarrassed as for the first time in their lives they’ve had to ask for food to feed their family through no fault of their own. Few people realise how bad the situation has been for so many of our local residents and are surprised when they realise how busy The Pantry is.” Although The Pantry provides food support it is not a foodbank. The main difference being that users choose their own food priced at five items for £2 well below the retail price. The food is predominantly purchased by The Pantry with all age groups in mind. The Pantry also receive end of date food from Tesco and Co-op which Christine

collects every evening at 8pm and is provided free to Pantry customers. In addition to The Pantry Christine has also set up a community table just off Witty’s Passage which has an eye kept on it from a distance. She explains: “This was a way to help people too shy to approach The Pantry. It quickly became a lifeline for so many. I’d refill the table each morning and restock where possible throughout the day. Many people added to it with different goods including from people’s allotments. A huge thank you to all who helped feed others less fortunate.” As Christmas approached many families faced hard decisions about whether they buy toys or a turkey. Hornsea Pantry together with Hornsea Crisis Support ensured that many families had a Christmas meal with all the trimmings provided to help make it as special as possible. Members of the community also donated items from new toys to pyjamas and boxes of mince pies, biscuits and crackers. Christine also purchased toys for families she had been supporting throughout the year. The new premises will enable The Pantry to add additional services including free activities for children. The Pantry is now open Monday, Wednesday

and Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am. Anyone with a membership card can turn up and those without can come along and register. The Pantry is there to support families with children who are in receipt of Universal Credit as well as anyone impacted by Covid and those awaiting Universal Credit payments to be approved. The Pantry is appealing for any donations of either in date food or grocery items or money towards purchasing items as needed. Christine added: “The Pantry has supported so many extra families this year and our funds are running low. We had a full year fundraising planned which was abandoned due to the pandemic. To help make the most of the building for the local community we also urgently need help from tradespeople to paint the building exterior.” The large high street building with many historical features has now been rearranged so all rooms are ready for

use with a staff kitchen and toilets. The Hornsea Welcome Centre who operate the Hornsea Foodbank outlet have also rented space within the building. Christine said: “thank you to the many people and businesses that have supported The Pantry to this point including Pam Curtis, Jacqui Morris, Angus Robinson, Rob Andrew, Keith and Lynda Twigg, Hornsea Rotary Club and Hornsea Lions and the many others who have provided support. Also Rosie and Andy Bullard for a grant application which enabled The Pantry to purchase food needed to support more people during the pandemic.”

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Coronavirus vaccines rolled out to our residents CORONAVIRUS vaccines are being rolled out to our most vulnerable residents. National statistics show across the UK up to and including January 23 there have been 6,353,321 of the first dose of vaccine administered and 469,660 have received a second dose. In the North East and Yorkshire up to and including January 23, 905,794 have received a first dose of vaccine and 71,725 have received a second dose. The NHS vaccination programme board are responsible for the phased roll-out of vaccines, sites and the vaccination process. When vaccinated you must still follow all current Coronavirus guidelines. Community vaccinations are being delivered by Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Due to logistical challenges and in line with requests from NHS England, each network was previously administering vaccinations from one designated location to cover their population. Eastgate Medical Group is part of the Yorkshire Coast and Wolds Primary Care Network (PCN), alongside Leven and Beeford Medical Practice and the two Driffield practices. The site chosen for the patients was Alfred Bean Hospital in Driffield. Vaccinations are now being carried out at local surgeries in addition to Alfred Bean. East Riding CCG have said: “we would encourage everybody who is contacted, and is able to do so, to attend the vaccination centre they are offered.” To help meet the need for transport for residents of Hornsea and the surrounding villages to Driffield the HART minibus is running a service which can be booked by calling 01964 536684. The door to door service is £5 return and HART asks that you give as much notice as possible. Hornsea Crisis Support have donated £200 to HART to help fund the shortfall between revenue and costs to fund the service. East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson commented: “I am pleased that our local residents are now also receiving the vaccine more locally. The number of vaccines carried out by our local medical staff both at the surgery and at Alfred Bean hospital is fantastic thank you to them for all the hard work.” Issuing an update on Monday, January 25 Eastgate Medical Practice

Coronavirus local update THE PRIME Minister announced a third national lockdown on Monday, January 4. If you have symptoms you can book a Coronavirus test via https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirustest or by calling 119. A LFT (lateral flow test) site has been set up at Hornsea School and Language College – this is not for general public use or walk-ins and attendance is by invitation only. This site offers identified groups of frontline workers rapid turn-around tests to prevent the spread of COVID19. The target is to push the infection rates down until the majority of vulnerable people have been vaccinated. The estimated R number nationally is between 0.8 to 1 with a daily infection growth rate range of -4% to -1% as of January 22. People testing positive in the UK according to Government data on January 24 was down 22.3% compared to the previous seven days, to a rate of 406.2 cases per 100k of the population. However deaths in the UK within 28 days of a positive test for the same period was up 10.8%. Latest

said: “We held a successful vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 23 with over 560 patients attending for their first Covid-19 vaccination. Disappointingly some patients who had booked an appointment did not attend nor cancel.” They confirmed that 86% of patients aged 80+ have received their first vaccination. They added: “For those who are housebound the GPs and Nurses are planning to visit in the very near future.” They are now inviting patients aged 75 79 years old to receive the vaccination at the next clinic which is at Alfred Bean Hospital on Friday 29 and Saturday, January 30. They also explained: “The supply of vaccine changes from week to week and we have no control over which vaccine we are allocated or the quantity. This means we are able to hold some clinics at the surgery in Hornsea but clinics will also continue to be held at the Alfred Bean Hospital.” Leven and Beeford Medical practise issued an update on January 21: “We have nearly completed vaccinating all of our over 80’s. Just the housebound left to do now. We have also started booking in our 75-79 years age group (Group 3).” They have said they are getting quite a lot of phone calls from patients requesting to be treated as priority for the vaccine. They are reminding patients not to contact the surgery to request a vaccine as they will contact you adding: “We are working very hard to vaccinate our patients as quickly as we possibly can. Please don’t get angry at our receptionists if they decline your request.” One of the residential homes that have been visited is Mere Hall Care Home in Hornsea. Jan Gledhill, the home’s CQC registered manager, said: “The Doctors and Nurses from Eastgate Surgery who were involved in delivering the vaccinations could not have been more helpful. The procedure was delivered very smoothly and was all over within minutes and residents said they hardly felt a thing. It is a good feeling that residents and staff now have a line of defence against this relentless disease.” One of the residents added: “It’s absolutely

national data does support the continued reduction of the figures as hospital admissions to January 20 fell 6.3% and virus tests conducted to January 21 also fell by 5.5%. Within the East Riding of Yorkshire people testing positive according to Government data on January 24 was down 4.7% compared to the previous seven days, to a rate of 174.7 cases per 100k of the population. Deaths within 28 days of a positive test in the East Riding for the same period was down 27.3%. However hospital admissions to Hull University Teaching Hospitals up to January 17 had increased by 7.1% with 150 admissions in the previous week. Virus tests conducted to January 21 have fallen by 4.9%. As illustrated on the Government’s Coronavirus data map (attributions in the caption) localised data in the seven days to January 19 shows the rolling rates in each area by 100k of the population with green being 50-99

cases, light blue being 100-199 cases and the darker blue showing 200-399 cases. In Hornsea (including Mappleton and Cowden) positive tests were seven with the rate per 100k at 84.3. For the same period Leven and Tickton cases (including Withernwick and Catwick) were eight with a rolling rate of 104.2 per 100k. Skipsea, Beeford and Brandesburton (including Atwick, Seaton, Sigglesthorne and Bewholme) were up one case to give a rolling rate of 111.8 per 100k. In Aldbrough and Sproatley cases remained with no change giving a rate of 224.5 per 100k of the population.

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essential in the long run for everyone to have the vaccine. It’s alright. No harm at all. Here at Mere Hall, if you have it done you get a little flag!” Another said: “I’m pleased I’ve been able to have the vaccine and hope that it’ll be a good success for thousands of people.” East Riding residents are also being urged to stay alert as sadly vaccination scams have been reported in the East Riding area. Unfortunately, some people are receiving doorstep callers, fraudulent calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination. Please remember, the vaccine is only available from the NHS.

VACCINATED: Some of the vaccinated residents of Mere Hall Care Home in Hornsea waving their flags after having the Covid vaccination

Witnesses sought to collision in Leven HUMBERSIDE Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision which happened shortly after 9pm on Friday, January 23. A silver Renault Scenic left the road on North Street in Leven and collided with the garden wall of a house. The driver of the Renault sadly died at the scene. No one else was injured in the collision. If you saw the incident or the vehicle driving in the area prior to the collision please contact Humberside Police on their non-emergency number 101 quoting log 530 of January 22.

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Time stands still in Hornsea By Margaret Knapton MANY of you may have noticed that the clock at the United Reformed Church has not been working since August and it is missed by so many people. The church was built between 1872-74 by Samuel Musgrave of Hull. We assume that the clock was installed at the same time, being made by Mackrill and Lait of Hull. We have little information on this, if anyone has we would be pleased to hear from them. The workings of the clock now need to be removed and taken for cleaning and realignment as well as replacement and

modernisation of the auto-wind system. This would have a back-up power supply during power cuts and automatic adjustment for BST, saving several journeys up the spire! The repair process has been hampered by 'lockdowns' and Covid restrictions, but we now have a more local firm who are able to complete this specialist repair and bring the clock back to life. The cost of this repair will be £5,613 and in addition, to ensure an annual servicing contract can be secured, we need to carry out work on the spire to make it more weather secure. This is a big sum of money for the church to

find. We are hoping everyone who looks up at the clock and thinks 'oh, still not working!' or who has fond memories of the church would like to support us in raising this sum of money. If you would like to make a contribution cheques can be made payable to Hornsea United Reformed Church and posted to 16 Draycott Avenue, Hornsea, HU18 1HH. Bank transfer details are: Sort Code 77 12 22, Account Number 08086060 or visit our Just Giving page on the church website www.hornseaurc.org.uk Together, we hope to get this outstanding clock ticking again soon – thank you.

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Planning application highlights Right of way considerations for change of use application A PLANNING application has been submitted to East Riding Council for a change of use of vacant land to a domestic garden in connection with Viaduct Cottage in Hornsea. The application also includes a retrospective planning application for the erection of a replacement boundary fence. The applicants who own Viaduct Cottage also own land to the north of Viaduct Cottage which extends to 800 square metres. The land is however outside the current domestic curtilage of Viaduct Cottage so the applicant is seeking planning permission for change of use of this land to domestic garden, associated with Viaduct Cottage. Considering the planning application Hornsea Town Council have not objected outright but have raised concerns in relation to the resulting blocking of the footpath/right of way from Graingers Road and have requested additional information/clarification on this as well as expressing concern in relation to a caravan at this location which they say is: “currently open green space not private garden” and have requested further clarification on this issue. Hornsea Town Council have asked that these issues are considered and resolved before any decision is made on the application. The Countryside Access Team have considered this application against their Rights of Way and Planning Guidance. They commented: “The Public Rights of Way are not directly affected however the works have brought into question the existence of a right of way through the site connecting Hornsea Footpath No. 4 to the Graingers Road and Pasture Road estate. This has brought many complaints, including through ward members, asking for the obstructions to the right of way to be removed.” The Countryside Access Team have stated that procedures under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 need to be followed to add the route to the Definitive Map. However, until the application to add the right of way to the Definitive Map is either not made into an order because of insufficient evidence or that order is rejected by the Planning Inspectorate if an order is made, they have objected to the blocking off of the footpath through the area to be enclosed. Ward councillor Barbara Jefferson has requested the application is referred to the relevant East Riding Council Area Planning SubCommittee to enable a fair and open debate. Other planning applications submitted: 20/03974/PLF - Erection of two storey and single storey extensions to side at Cherry Tree Cottage, Church Lane, Atwick 20/03945/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to side and rear following demolition of existing conservatory and erection of porch to side at The Bungalow, Bewholme Lane, Seaton 20/03535/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to rear at 59 Ashcourt Drive, Hornsea 21/00106/AGNOT - Erection of an extension to create a general purpose agricultural building to side of existing building at Land South East Of North End Farm, Gardham Lane, Bewholme 20/04189/PLF - Erection of single storey and two storey extension to rear following demolition of existing single storey bathroom extension at Cheyne Cottage, Seaton Road, Hornsea 20/03971/PLF - Change of use of part of the dwelling to a commercial dog groomers with an attached basic farm shop (Retrospective application) at Sunnydene, Church Lane, Atwick 20/04252/PLF - Erection of a single storey

extension to rear at Newton Dene, 7 Headlands Road, Aldbrough 20/03612/PLF - Alterations to roof to create gable end, installation of roof lights to front, construction of dormer window with Juliet balcony to rear and porch extension to front at 39 East Newton Road, Aldbrough 20/03374/PLF - Change of use of land to touring caravan site, siting of glamping pods and erection of amenity building with construction of a fishing pond and track ancillary to an existing campsite business at Elm Lodge, Hornsea Road, Great Hatfield. Planning decisions made: 20/03591/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to front at The Park Residential Care Home, 54 Cliff Road, Hornsea - Approved 20/03537/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to rear of 8 Shardlow Road Hornsea – Approved 20/03384/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to rear and construction of disabled access ramp to front of Somerville, Church Lane, Atwick – Approved 20/03360/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to side at Siward, Belvedere Park, Hornsea – Approved 20/03249/PLF - Change of use of ground floor from restaurant to hot food takeaway shop and beauty salon and use of first floor as self contained flat, erection of rear external staircase to access flat and other external alterations at Golden Wok, 34 Cliff Road, Hornsea – Approved 20/03132/PLF - Erection of detached garage/store at 1 Great Hatfield Road, Sigglesthorne – Approved 20/03111/PLF - Erection of a detached single storey building to provide secure garage and storage facilities at Hornsea Town Council Works Depot, 1 Esplanade, Hornsea – Approved 20/03079/PLF - Erection of a conservatory to rear (part retrospective) at 1 Armytage Mews, Hornsea – Approved 20/02998/PLF - Change of use from grass paddock to manege (20m x 40m) for private use with associated drainage system and post and rail fencing and gates at Field House Farm, North Road, Bewholme – Approved 20/02750/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to rear at 15 Tansley Lane, Hornsea – Approved 20/01606/PLF - Residential Development comprising 4 dwellings; 3 houses and a bungalow, with associated works including provision of a new access road and car parking at Land South Of 3 Rise Terrace, Southgate, Hornsea – Approved 20/01985/PLF - Erection of a single storey extension to alter shop front at Costcutter, 8 West Street, Leven - Approved 20/03264/PLF - Change of use from guest house to private dwelling at Wentworth House Hotel, 12 Seaside Road, Aldbrough – Approved 20/03018/PLF - Conversion of existing dwelling to create two dwellings, conversion and alterations to attached outbuilding to create holiday accommodation, conversion of potting shed to create one dwelling, conversion of barn to create 1 dwelling and retrospective application for the retention of existing garage/store for use as domestic storage, and demolition of agricultural buildings at Hill Farm, East Newton Road, Aldbrough – Approved 20/01679/PLF - Change of use of former agricultural buildings into additional living accommodation for existing dwelling and erection of a link extension to create garden room at Beck House, East Lambwath Road, Withernwick – Approved 20/03527/PLF - Erection of single storey extensions to rear at Springfield Meadow, Garton Road, Aldbrough – Approved

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New steps and a new border brighten the Hornsea rail trail EAST Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson has been successful in securing the rebuilding of the steps alongside the viaduct bridge on the Hornsea rail trail. The work was carried out by local contractors L&K Warcup Construction on behalf of East Riding Council. Cllr Jefferson commented: “I am delighted that East Riding Council have done such a good job of the steps. I had asked for some maintenance work to take place on them but was delighted when I saw they have been completely replaced. It looks much better now and people feel happier using them.” As the nearby ground was disturbed to facilitate the work the CLiPS - Community and Litter Picking Services group have worked with Plastic Free Hornsea (PFH) to improve the border of these steps at one side as a gift to Hornsea. A spokesperson for CLiPS explained: “Previously, on the same side as the safety handrail was a bed of nettles. The nettles frequently overgrew the handrail, effectively steering users away from the rail. Nettles are vital for the existence of some butterflies and moths but as there is an abundance of nettles down the whole trail, we felt that this little area, no more than three square metres, could be turned into a pollinator-friendly border. This would thereby increase the diversity of plants and wildlife in the area. This change will make the handrail safer to use and improve the general appearance.” Work has begun on the border with the ground dug over, some new plants have gone in and more will follow as the seasons progress. A fun educational artwork, made from local materials and designed with children in mind, has also been installed. The group hope the border will be left undisturbed for the plants to establish and attract pollinators as well as providing a cheery sight for passers-by. The CLiPS spokesperson added: “Thank you to Councillor Jefferson for her tireless hard work, to ERYC and L&K Warcup and to Plastic Free Hornsea for the loan of some muscle! In addition, the creator of the little artwork would like to thank two people for the inspiration behind it: Paul Parry, PFH group leader and environmentalist, for the comment that this is a route well used by children on their daily commute to and from school, and Clive Hemingway, group leader of Hornsea Pebble Art, for his unstinting encouragement.” Pic 1. NEWLY INSTALLED: Cllr Barbara Jefferson after inspecting the newly installed steps Pic 2. HARD WORK: Paul Parry from PFH working on the new border Pic 3. ARTWORK: A fun educational artwork designed with children in mind on the new steps border

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Irresponsible dog owners letting Hornsea down HORNSEA Urban Gardeners are concerned that irresponsible dog owners are letting the town down. June Greensmith from the group said: “There are many Hornsea groups who are working diligently to make Hornsea the cleanest and prettiest it can be and this is really letting the town down.” Resident Stephen Halliday highlighted the problem on social media when he posted a picture of all the bags of dog poo he had collected from one small area. He explained: “We walk our dog twice daily on different routes, usually ending up on the beach and rarely see any abandoned dog poo. When we do we usually pick it up and bin it, luckily in Hornsea you're never far from a bin. On this occasion we were shocked at the amount of dog poo on the Floral Hall Green, all in the

same area, similar size and colour which you might assume is several deposits by the same dog, maybe over a few days. There was about 10-12 piles, We couldn't believe that any responsible dog owner would do this and think it doesn't matter. I picked up as much as I could but ran out of bags, then walked 10 yards to the nearest bin! I don't know what the answer is and luckily it's a very small minority of owners.” Jacky Stringer and June Greensmith from HUG walked the field between The Floral Hall to Morrow Avenue carpark on the morning of Monday, January 18. June explained: “We wanted to see just how bad the situation has become. Jacky decided to highlight all the dog poo deposits so they can easily be seen. There were a shocking 59!”

Mr Baker, a resident of Morrow Ave, walks his dog twice a day and said: “Basically I’m disgusted, there is no need and these dog owners are giving the rest of us a bad name.” Esplanade resident Janet Chefie moved to Hornsea with her son and sister in September. She said: “The views are spectacular with only a strip of grass separating us from the beach . The strip of grass is used by dogs and their owners to exercise. The majority of owners pick up any mess their dogs make, unfortunately some owners don't. Needless to say some of these are mole hill size with as

many as 30 deposits left at any time. Apart from it being a disgusting sight it is also a serious health hazard, not only to other dogs but humans too. Children play on this grass running and playing ball, with adults enjoying a walk across to the beach, unaware of the mess they have stood in until it’s too late. If you put it in one end of your dog, pick it up at the other.” (above) PROBLEM HIGHLIGHTED: Some of the 59 highlighted piles of dog poo on the grass area (Photo courtesy of Steve Mason)

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Carriageway Improvements for C68, Catfoss Road, Bewholme WORK has begun to reconstruct the carriageway along Catfoss Road, between Catwick Road and Skipsea/Seaton Road. This forms part of East Riding Council’s £12m capital programme of carriageway maintenance works. The works were scheduled to start on Monday, January 25 and are expected to take four weeks to complete (weather permitting). The council’s contractor, Britcon Ltd, will be carrying out the works on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. The carriageway will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the works. The signed diversion route will be via B1242 Atwick – B1249 Skipsea – A165 Beeford and Brandesburton. The contractor will be carrying out this essential work strictly in accordance with the Government and Public Health England advice on social

distancing, to protect the workforce and local residents. Local traffic will have limited access through the sites during the work to maintain safety for traffic and the workforce. The council and contractor will consult with local businesses and residents affected. Access will be maintained for residents, business owners and emergency services; however, delays are to be expected and vehicles will need to be left off the carriageway to allow access for the contractor. An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesperson said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these essential works and associated road closures. We ask road users and local residents to bear with us during the programme of works, and assure them that these works will lead to improvements along Catfoss Road.” If local residents have any questions or require further information, contact project manager, Amarjeot Padda, on (01482) 395839 or amarjeot.padda@eastriding.gov.uk.

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LOCKDOWN MENU Thursday 4pm-8pm Curry Night - £4.50 Choice of curry (Red Thai, Rogan Josh, Jalfrezi, Korma, Madras, Balti, Tikka) Choice of meats (beef, lamb, chicken) naan bread and rice or chips or 1/2 & 1/2

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Planning approval for the expansion of village holiday park A PLANNING application to expand a local holiday park has been approved. Lakeview Holiday Park on Atwick Road in Bewholme had submitted a part retrospective planning application for change of use of land for the siting of 51 static caravans with associated infrastructure and construction of two ponds and a bund. The site already had planning permission for 25 static caravans and this application sought to increase this by 26 caravans. Bewholme Parish Council voted by a split decision to object to the planning application and requested that the application be brought before the full planning committee at East Riding Council. They stated: “Some of the councillors are impressed by the standard of the Lakeview Holiday Park, with its layout and design.” However they also expressed concerns including Bewholme suffering from low water pressure and whether increased caravans would impact this further and road infrastructure issues. They commented: “the roads in and around Bewholme were not designed for the amount of traffic using them at present. Any increase is going to result in further disruption to local residents, having to cope with churned up grass verges, as cars and wagons struggle to pass each other on the narrow lanes. Speeding cars through the village, and associated service vehicles.” A letter of objection was also received from a village resident who raised concerns including the “horrendous state of repair” of the roads in the area as well as there being no two lane access from any of the approach roads to the village. The resident feels the site size will: “change the look of a historic village very much for the worse.” The highways department had no objection to the application adding: “The increase in traffic

generation associated with the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental effect on the highway safety and to warrant an objection for the proposed development.” Ward Councillor John Whittle spoke on behalf of residents who objected to the proposal at the Eastern Area Planning Sub Committee meeting. He argued the scale and impact was not appropriate to a small village whose population would be less than the caravan park. He also pointed out there would be no benefit to the local economy as there are no pubs or facilities in the village. He also flagged that the village is not on a bus route and has no footpaths so the extra caravans would use cars and increase village pollution. Cllr Jefferson moved that the committee refuse the application echoing these concerns and stating it was a complete overdevelopment with an inadequate road system and would dominate the small parish of Bewholme. In the Planning officers report it states “There would be no harm to the character and appearance of the countryside or neighbouring amenity, and the scheme is considered to be acceptable in terms of highway safety, drainage and flood risk and ecology. It is therefore considered that the scale and cumulative impact of the scheme is acceptable in this location.” Councillor Tucker commented that he was appalled by retrospective planning applications however he said people look for out of the way quiet caravan sites such as this. Cllr Tucker confessed that having previously lived in Bewholme himself he understood the roads issue but felt it was an application that should be supported and moved that the committee support the officer’s recommendation. The committee votes saw seven councillors vote in favour of the approval and three including Cllr Jefferson vote against.

LLOYDS MOBILE BANK LOCKDOWN TIME CHANGES HORNSEA Town Council have announced that there are changes to when the Lloyds mobile bank will visit Hornsea during the current lockdown. The mobile banking branch in the Cinema Street Car Park will still visit on alternate Tuesdays (next visit is Tuesday, January 26 then February 9) however the opening will be reduced to one hour from 12.15pm to 1.15pm. The Hornsea Town Council are expecting timings to return to normal once current lockdown restrictions are lifted. Councillor Barbara Jefferson commented: “I am delighted that they are still coming in lockdown this time as I have had people asking me. I hope people will use it as with these things if they’re not used we can lose them.”

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Creative surprises providing lockdown happiness HORNSEA Men in Sheds group may not be able to meet at the moment but are instead sharing their creative spirit around the town. People have been finding concrete fairy doors, fairy houses, gingerbread men, and flat teddy bears and a note saying: “Hornsea Men in Sheds, please take me home and paint me”. The group had got some moulds to make the items to sell at the Floral Hall craft fair. When lockdown hit Curly Sue, as she is known to her fellow shed members, still made the concrete items. Hornsea Men in Sheds decided they could be left around the town to provide

some much needed lockdown happiness. So far Sue has made 36 and is hoping to make more. She explained: “I leave a few when I can on my daily dog walk for people to find. They have gone down better than I thought. So far I have left some in the Memorial Gardens, on the seafront and near Tesco.” Hornsea First Steps Nursery were also given nine and staff have said the children would like to hide the finished painted ones for people to find. One of the fairy houses was found by nine year old Eddie Kemp. Eddie’s mum Steph said: “He painted it over a WhatsApp call with his

Grandma with her giving him instructions. It was fab and really lovely for them both. It really made mum and Eddie’s day, and mine watching them being able to interact! They were doing it for well over an hour. Thank you so much to Sue and Hornsea Men in Sheds you made someone’s day and gave him an art lesson to look forward to.”

Pic 1. DELIGHTED: Eddie Kemp with the fairy house he found

Pic 2. PAINTED: Eddie spent over an hour with his grandma on a WhatsApp call painting the fairy house

Fundraising raffle HORNSEA Co-op store are helping to raise money for Hornsea Inshore Rescue by raffling a hamper. The hamper has been provided by Hornsea co-op team member Helen Addison. The raffle is £1 a strip available in store and it will be drawn on February 14. Store manager Robin Storry commented: “As a store we just wanted to help Hornsea

Inshore Rescue out as it's a vital service to the locals and visitors to the town and they need all the support they can get due to the pandemic. “I had all my hair cut off and raised £110 but we wanted to do something as a store too. So Helen donated and made up a fantastic hamper for us to raffle off.”

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Fundraising plea after lead thefts threaten the future of 12th Century village church

Happy 90th birthday thanks to family visiting pod

During 2019 a substantial amount of lead was stolen from the St Lawrence Church roof in Sigglesthorne. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) have carried out temporary emergency repairs to try and ensure the Church is watertight. However, the costs to repair the roof permanently are estimated to be around £44,000. The roof cannot remain as it is currently without endangering the building. The PCC have received £7,500 towards the work through an insurance claim so are left to raise funds of £36,500 to complete the essential repair work. Hornsea and District Lions have given a grant of £5,000 to start the fundraising. A spokesperson for the PCC said: “we are extremely grateful to Hornsea Lions for this grant. Unfortunately there is no certainty that we will be able to raise the balance from other charities or grants in the present difficult times.” St Lawrence and the present building dates from the 12th century although there has been a church at Sigglesthorne from the Domesday Book. It is recognised as being a church of special architectural and historic interest. The interior was restored in the Victorian period and the east window was installed in memory of Elizabeth Bentinck. The window is by Clayton and Bell whose work adorns many East Riding churches. Over the chancel arch is a very fine

HORNSEA care home resident Joan Gleaves was able to see family for her 90th birthday at the end of November. Joan has been in Stuart House Residential Home for about seven years. Her niece Dawn Tanfield has usually visited her four to five times a week until the first lockdown hit. Dawn has only been able to visit her aunt twice between the initial lockdown and her birthday on November 23 inline with restrictions across the country. Dawn said: “It has impacted her greatly, she has missed the family company and missed seeing friends popping in too.” Dawn was able to see her Auntie Joan on her special birthday thanks to the installation of a special visitor’s pod at Stuart House. Dawn said: “I cried when I saw her, it was lovely, I have missed her so much I just need to be able to hold her hand now that will be amazing.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Joan Gleaves celebrates her 90th birthday with family on November 23 thanks to the installation of a new visitors pod

fresco depicting ‘Our Lord in Glory’, painted in 1900. The PCC spokesperson added: “The Church contains many special architectural features and deserves preservation and being capable of being used for public worship. It has had loving care and attention from the PCC members and other members of the congregation over the past years. It is a vital social element in the village, particularly to the school and in the area as a whole. The graveyard has always been carefully tended and we are grateful for all the voluntary and other work we have had over the years to ensure that the graves are neatly and lovingly displayed.” Many school children from Sigglesthorne Church of England Primary Academy will have happy memories of attending services and events in the church over the years. Residents will have family and loved ones buried in the churchyard and many residents will have enjoyed services in the Church including weddings and Christenings. The PCC are now calling on residents and friends to help to prevent the church becoming unusable if this work cannot go ahead. Anyone who is able to contribute towards the repairs can send a donation to the church at: c/o The PCC, The Manor House, Rise Road, Sigglesthorne, Hull, HU11 5QH. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Sigglesthorne

Parochial Church Council’. If anyone wishes to make a payment by direct bank transfer please email asbacuscomp@aol.com and bank details will be provided. The spokesperson added: “It would be greatly appreciated if you could do this and also spread the word amongst any of your friends whom you think might also wish to contribute.”

Pic 1: ST LAWRENCE: Sigglesthorne’s St Lawrence Church dating back to the 12th Century Pic 2: INTERIOR: The fresco painted in 1900 with the Clayton and Bell window in memory of Elizabeth Bentinck

Hornsea Rotary Club hike with a difference BECAUSE of Coronavirus the Annual Hornsea Hike has sadly had to be cancelled in its normal format. However hike organiser, Rotarian Paul Train, is encouraging the regular participants and newcomers to choose their own time, distance and location and to walk alone or in a socially distanced pair or permitted bubble with their pets if they wish. You can walk any time

during January and February and any distance that you choose. Rotarian Paul told the Hornsea Community News: “this year all proceeds from the hike will be donated to Hornsea Inshore Rescue which always needs financial help to carry out its life saving work. This is especially the case currently. “After the excesses of Christmas and the New Year

your body may also need help. Kill two birds with one stone and go for your walk, take a photograph and post it on social media and make a donation to the Hornsea Inshore Rescue.” You can donate via the link: www.justgiving.com/hornseains horerescue Rotarians and friends gather at the start of a previous hike

HORNSEA FOODBANK HORNSEA Foodbank, run by the Welcome Centre, is an offshoot of the East Yorkshire Foodbank, based in Beverley and supported by the Trussell Trust which supports a network of foodbanks across the UK. Anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different

reasons so if you feel you are struggling to put food on the table, for yourself or your family, we can supply food to see you through the crisis. Your first step is to phone Carol on 07511 926967. Carol will ask you a few simple questions and arrange delivery of your food, usually within a day.

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Farewell to a champion of FAIRNESS By Margaret Knapton IT WAS with sadness that we said farewell to one of our most ardent supporters at the end of the year. Regular visitors to the Hornsea URC's Thursday Coffee Morning will miss the place occupied by Doreen Taylor, for the last 20 or so years. She was always to be found at the Traidcraft stall, ready to sell you anything from packets of tea and biscuits through to wonderfully warm alpaca jackets and jewellery. Doreen just loved people and it was this that fueled her commitment to Fairtrade. She just could not understand how some people, in positions of power and responsibility, could exploit others for their own gain. The principles of Fairtrade, which ensure all workers in the supply chain are paid a fair wage as well as requiring safe working conditions and representation – giving some of the most marginalised people a voice - where what motivated Doreen to sell as much as she could on Fairtrade terms. Stories of people like Teresa Riviera Palacios thrilled her – trade was personal! Teresa Riviera Palacios has two sons and three grandchildren who help her on the farm and who she hopes will continue the tradition of being coffee farmers. In this interview she discusses the difference that becoming Fairtrade certified has made to her co-operative and the wider community, including: •Social benefits such as education, gender equality and medical improvements •Environmental benefits such as training programmes and increased awareness •Financial benefits including higher profits enabling innovation. “We are very grateful to you for talking to us and seeing the needs that we producers have, because before I was organised I used to sell my coffee in the market very cheaply and missed out on many benefits. “I wasn’t prioritising my land or the environment and I was just selling for the sake of selling. Before, this farm used to be just grasslands for the horses, we didn’t have anything. Before, I only had three coffee plots, but now thanks to Fairtrade we have been able to purchase more land and plant seven new plots. “Once I became organised and joined the UCA SOPPEXCCA cooperative I really 1 liked their work. I really respect Mrs Fatima [Ismael Espinoza, the General Manager], for her integrity – all of us producers are very fond of her for her reliability and transparency. Now we know who we are giving our product to. 2 Without this integrity we wouldn’t sell our products through them. “Before we joined the co-operative we didn’t even know Fairtrade existed, we knew only about a kind of trade that didn’t offer any premiums, where traders used to keep the profits and leave us only with debts.” Pic 1. MISSED: Doreen Taylor on duty! Committed to Fairtrade and will be sadly missed Pic 2. FARMER: Teresa Riviera Palacios a coffee farmer We have a hard task to live up to Doreen's energy and enthusiasm for fairness but, if you would like to 'do your bit' as she did – why not think about making regular purchases of fairly traded products - you could visit Fairtrade Hornsea's Facebook page or contact Margaret on 01964 533576; visit the Coop; or when we can open the Coffee Morning again pay us a visit at the URC.

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Hornsea Neighbourhood Watch and Community Support By Tim Bunch IT SEEMS that nearly every day now we are getting scam updates from Neighbourhood Watch HQ. So this month I thought it would be good just to refresh our memories on how to defend ourselves against this horrible crime. Firstly, some scary facts. Last year alone, in the Humberside Police region, 81% of offences were cyber related with more than 7000 residents becoming victims of fraud to the tune of £13.7m and in general these criminals are based abroad so are beyond British law. We can all take simple steps to stop this. Be suspicious of any letter or email you do not recognise, as the likelihood is that you have not won the Nigerian Lottery, overpaid tax to HMRC and due a refund, or have outstanding bills/fines which require your immediate action. If you receive a letter, never if instructed call any premium rate number, just redirect these to your blue bin. There seems to be many more emails about now, probably saving Mr Scammer the cost of paper. So if it just says “Dear Customer” or “Hello” it’s not for you, delete........... Some clever ones may contain your name so always check who it’s from in the address bar at the top of the email. If you don’t recognise the address be suspicious. Never click on any links and always, always verify any organisation that’s contacted you before doing anything at all. If you are suspicious, forward the email to

your bank or Police will never do this. You could also get calls about your computer for instance, the person may say your computer has a virus and asks you to download software to fix it. This is ‘spyware’ that will give them access to all your online information. Relationship scams are on the increase where Mr or Mrs Charming befriend you. Then they begin a story about some financial crisis which has hit them and they will ask for money or short term investment to help them out. Alarm bells not wedding bells should be ringing at this point. If you have a photo of Mr or Mrs Handsome just run it through tineye.com, it will tell you if anyone else on the internet finds them as beautiful as you do. Any information or questions please email at nwhornsea@gmail.com or message us on Facebook: Hornsea neighbourhood watch and community support.

phishing@gov.com and they will try to close down these fraudsters. If you receive phone calls supposedly from your bank or Police about fraudulent use of your credit, debit cards or bank account, a scammer will usually ask for your pin number or ask you to give your bank card to a courier,

£600k Road Maintenance Scheme under way at Hornsea Burton Estate AS PART of its capital programme of planned highway maintenance works, East Riding of Yorkshire Council will carry out carriageway resurfacing works along the following roads on the Burton Estate in Hornsea: Ebor Avenue : 18 - 29 January Ranby Crescent : 29 January – 5 February Salisbury Avenue: 29 January – 8 February The Crescent: 1 – 12 February Beresford Avenue: 12 - 16 February The Greenway: 12 - 17 February Whimbrel Avenue / Ranby Drive: 17 February – 25 March Trinity Road: 5 - 29 March All these dates are weather permitting. The working hours for these schemes will be 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. The works will involve resurfacing the existing carriageway, kerbing and drainage

repairs, and areas of footway resurfacing. To minimise the disruption caused to businesses and road users, the work has been split into phases, keeping disturbance and traffic congestion to a minimum. For the safety of the workforce and the public, it will be necessary to close various sections of the site while works are being carried out; access to residents (of properties within the closure), businesses and emergency services will be maintained. The works will be carried out by PBS Construction (NE) Ltd on behalf of the council. The contractor will be carrying out this work strictly in accordance with the Government and Public Health England advice on social distancing, to protect the workforce and local residents. An East Riding of Yorkshire Council

SCAM: Example of a Scam email from BT, red arrow shows the address bar you need to check, as you can see this has no connection to the company. Green arrow shows a link button that could download a virus to your computer.

spokesperson said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these essential works, and ask road users and local residents to bear with us whilst we complete them as quickly as possible. The works will lead to significant improvements in the Burton Estate area.” If any local residents or businesses have any questions or require further information, contact Project Manager, Daniel Haysom on (01482) 395592 or dan.haysom@eastriding.gov.uk

Lockdown or not – you can rely on HART! car and who cannot use public transport for any reason. The return fare is £5 for bus pass holders and £10 for those without. It serves appointments between 9am and 3.30 pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-1130 am on a Friday, and this time the booking number is 03456 445959.

AS WE FIND ourselves in another lockdown, the need for HART's services is as great as ever. Within government regulations they are all deemed essential so, with the continued commitment of staff and volunteers, it is business as usual. But this means wear a face covering, sanitise hands regularly, and socially distance while on the vehicles – and please do not try to travel if you have Covid symptoms or feel generally unwell. In return, HART will do its best to keep the buses safe - by continually cleaning touch points between passenger groups, and doing a thorough clean every evening. In the last Community News we gave full details of all current services. Just to summarise, they are: Shopper services to Beverley (twice a week) and Driffield (fortnightly) – for anyone who might struggle to get there any other way. The return fare is £5, and to book a place call the HART office on 01964 536684 The 220 public bus service between Hornsea and Bilton Church (connecting with the 277 to/from Hull), one journey in each

direction Monday-Friday (not bank holidays). The single fare is £1 and the service is bookable only, by calling 01964 536684 at least 24 hours in advance. MEDiBUS to hospital and other medical appointments, for those without access to a

Finally, you will have read elsewhere in this edition of the paper about local arrangements for Covid vaccinations. At the time of writing, these are all taking place at the Alfred Bean Hospital in Driffield, and for anyone without a car this makes accessing them difficult. Fortunately HART is able to help (despite no prior warning from the NHS!), thanks to two current MEDiBUS volunteers offering to drive extra journeys, including for Saturday appointments, and two new volunteers who have also come forward to help with any vaccine appointment transport. The fare is £5 return and, because Driffield is not on the usual list of destinations for MEDiBUS, please call the HART office on 01964 536684 to make a booking.

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Donation to Hornsea Pantry HORNSEA Lions visited the new location of the Hornsea Pantry on their open day on Friday, January 8. Lions President Mick Parry handed over a donation of £50 to The Pantry. The donation was given to Hornsea Lions to pass on to a charity in the town helping people who have fallen on hard times during the pandemic. DONATION: Lions President Mick Parry with Christine Parkinson from Hornsea Pantry in the new premises in the former HSBC building

HORTICULTURAL SHOW MOURNS SAD LOSS OF AWARD WINNING EXHIBITOR SEATON and Sigglesthorne Horticultural Show would like to pass on their condolences to the family of George Nelson who sadly passed away in October. 92-year-old George was a long-standing exhibitor at our annual shows and was a sprightly, well respected and knowledgeable gentleman. Following the loss of his wife, George continued with his passion for gardening but also tried his hand at cookery too. He won many awards for his amazing vegetables, beautiful flowers and delicious cakes and was an inspiration to other growers as he was always willing to offer advice. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. The Society are keeping their fingers crossed that this year’s show will go ahead as planned on August 7. The Village Hall is undergoing refurbishment and improvements including the installation of disabled toilets. In

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the meantime, we wish everyone the best in these difficult times. REMEMBERED: George Nelson at the 2017 Seaton & Sigglesthorne Horticultural Show with his giant cauliflower which won him the 70th anniversary presidents trophy

Hornsea Welcome Centre update The Welcome Centre is continuing the increasingly popular Zoom sessions throughout February, so join in and banish those lockdown blues. Coffee with Kimmy – Come and join Kimmy for a drink and a chat. You provide the tea/coffee, and we will provide the chat. These sessions will be held on Zoom – help is available if you have not “Zoomed” before. Dance with Kimmy – A fun, gentle and easy to join in dance class to suit all abilities. Learn basic line dance and enjoy dance exercises whilst listening to a variety of classic songs. Please make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and stable shoes like trainers. These sessions will be held on Zoom – help is available if you have not “Zoomed” before. Chair Based Exercise – A gentle exercise class, with participants sitting on chairs. All you need is to be sat on a sturdy chair like a dining chair. This session will be more suitable for beginners and you are encouraged to only do what you feel able too. Please make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing, stable shoes like trainers. These sessions will be held on Zoom – help is available if you have not “Zoomed” before. Guitar with Ian Gillon – These sessions will be for anyone wishing to improve their guitar skills – whatever their level. Ian will make adjustments to the sessions and there are now two sessions so all levels can be accommodated. These sessions

will be held on Zoom – help is available if you have not “Zoomed” before. All these classes get great reviews, so come along, join in and have fun. TO BOOK FOR AN EVENT, OR TO REQUEST HELP WITH ZOOM Please use email or Facebook to book a place or to contact us about any of these events Please email the Welcome Centre using this email address bookings@welcomecentrehornsea.org If you prefer you can contact us through the Facebook page (using Messenger) www.facebook.com/welcomecentrehornsea • Please give your name and a contact phone number. • Or just ask if you require help with using Zoom. • You will then receive confirmation of your booking and/or any further information via email giving you the details you will need. Help with Technology As ever technical help for the Zoom sessions will be offered by Sal Cooke and you can access help by simply emailing her on the bookings email and ask for her support or if you have any queries about using Zoom prior to any event.

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Plastic free Hornsea group and friends update by Beachcomber BY THE TIME you are reading this the Christmas decorations will be down and all safely stowed for next time, and so it is time to look forward to the coming season with hope in our hearts for a gradual return to normal. Social restrictions and lockdowns have been hard on everyone, but there really is light at the end of this tunnel now. Warmer weather will help too, not just because it eases the tensions in our bodies, but because it brings the cheery sight of spring flowers, buds on trees and the sounds of birds and insects busying themselves in readiness for the year ahead. During the long period of restrictions, some PFH members have been shielding and others are key workers and the normal organised activities have been suspended. The Beach Hut Eco Hub has been closed for some time and we don’t know yet when it can reopen, but we will let you know (loudly!) as soon as we get the green light. A small number of our members have continued litter picking as exercise which is very useful indeed. We are delighted to report that, despite the reduction in activities, for the twelve months January to December 2020, PFH members and visiting volunteers (when permitted) together with CLiPS Community and Litter Picking Services have together removed 967.49 kg (152.35 stones) from the environment. Despite being primarily focused on the pandemic (with its resultant upsurge in associated plastic use), Government and businesses are not forgetting the importance of reducing single-use plastic in day to day life. Manufacturers and retailers have the difficult job of supplying us with products that are safely wrapped and, in the case of food particularly at the moment, hygienically so, but are nevertheless constantly researching ways to supply and use more sustainable alternatives. We ourselves can influence change by making choices when we buy. Early last year, Tesco introduced recyclable paper

Diary of a Hornsea girl By Rob Andrew ALEXANDRA, the latest addition to our family is now three months old and has almost doubled her birth weight. It looks like she may turn out to be a fashion icon, just look at the pose whilst wearing her Grandad’s titfer! I'd forgotten that at three months a baby can consume more liquid per pound of body weight than the average adult. Even when Deb and I used to be trying really hard to consume a quantity of premium lager in Lucien’s . I'd like to think that by the time we are able to frequent the local hostelries again Deb will be confident enough to match her daughter’s milk intake with the tipple of her choice. I'll drink to that!

bags in their greengrocery departments. These are designed for single use and will get your produce safely home, but they still have to be manufactured so it’s a good idea to consider whether you really need one just because it’s there. Our litter pickers can testify to the fact that these bags, if they become lost in the environment on windy days, turn to mush as soon as it rains!! If they are still dry when you have finished with them, please place in your Blue Bin. Waitrose have now introduced greengrocery bags that are home compostable. To clarify, when looking for an alternative to plastic, there are three terms to look out for: Biodegradeable (as in bags, balloons etc), usually made of plastic that will degrade much faster than normal plastic but still leaches some toxins into the environment; Compostable, made of materials harmless to the environment but will only compost quickly when subjected to a commercial process, usually involving heat; and Home Compostable, made of harmless materials, which will compost happily and quickly in a home compost bin (otherwise known as a teenager’s bedroom).

CLiPS - Community and Litter Picking Services This is the dormant season for work on the Hornsea Rail Trail during which we don’t disturb the wildlife. It is too wet to sweep and the only real task is clearing away the dog poo. There are early signs of growth and the birds can be seen skittering about in the undergrowth looking for, and finding, plenty to eat there. On milder, less windy days, the bird song is quite noticeable! Councillor Barbara Jefferson has been successful in securing the rebuilding of the steps alongside the Viaduct bridge on the Rail Trail. This was necessary work that has been widely welcomed and greatly appreciated by all regular Rail Trail users. (See page 6 for the full story)

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KIRSTY Lamming from Hornsea has been lifting spirits in the town with her small crochet gifts left for people to find. Kirsty explained: “I taught myself how to crochet a while ago and discovered the Facebook group ‘Random acts of crochet kindness’. I started making flowers and butterflies then leaving a few around town for people to find. One lady found one of my butterflies and she had recently lost a loved one and it made her smile and feel cared for.” As Kirsty got better at crocheting she started making different things including bumblebees and ladybirds and leaving them for people to find with a tag saying: “I'm not lost, just alone. If I made you smile please take me home. Handmade with love.” Kirsty sanitises every item before it is bagged and then tagged. She added: “It gives me such a nice warm feeling inside when I hear how people felt when they found them.” At Christmas Kirsty felt with the pandemic everyone could all do with cheering up. She decided to do some Christmas random acts of crochet kindness but on a much bigger scale than what she had done previously. She explained: “I made over 400 Christmas items then on various evenings my daughter Sammi and I went for our daily walk and left them on people gates, fences, hedges and trees. “The response on social media from the residents of Hornsea who found them was very heart warming. It made people smile and some had tears of joy. It makes me feel happy that I can bring joy and happiness to people in such sad times.” Jenny Stone a recipient of one of the Christmas items said on finding it: “Thank you to whoever left this hung on our door, you made me smile! It is beautiful and will be hung on our tree each year.” Diane Williams found one of the Christmas angels and after losing several close relatives as well as her dog in recent times and said: “Someone here in Hornsea has given me a little faith thank you so much.” Kirsty has recently made 300 four leaf clovers which she has been leaving around for people to find. Although Kirsty says it costs her quite a bit to produce so many items the enjoyment she

gets from making people smile and spreading happiness makes it worth every penny. She added: “Also it keeps my mind busy as I am concentrating on the patterns.” Pic 1. KINDNESS: Kirsty Lamming with clovers she has recently crocheted Pic 2. CHRISTMAS: Some of the 400 Christmas random acts of kindness Kirsty crocheted and left around the town Pic 3. CLOVER: One of the four leaf clovers most recently left around the town for people to find

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Fundraising 5K challenge for Hornsea Inshore Rescue HORNSEA resident Fay Gascoigne has spent January walking five kilometres a day in aid of Hornsea Inshore Rescue. With a target to raise £200 for the independent lifeboat charity Fay had reached 82% of this goal before setting off on January 1. Her first walk on New Year’s Day accompanied by her dog Bonnie was a very wet start! The many wet January walks have seen Fay returning home to bath a muddy Bonnie who often accompanies her. Bonnie, a miniature Yorkshire terrier, is now 11 and can manage around two miles then Fay pushes her in her dog pushchair. They walk different routes around the town having discovered new places to walk on their daily exercise. Two days into the challenge and her initial fundraising target had already been passed. As we go to print Fay has raised £300 and is hoping to increase that by the time she completes the challenge on January 31 finishing at Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s Boathouse around 11am. You can follow Fay’s walks and see the pictures

she takes each day on her Facebook page: Fay’s 5k a day for January. You can also donate via her Just Giving page: http://bit.ly/39dwj9z Pic 1. CHALLENGE: Fay Gascoigne from Hornsea has set herself a challenge to walk 5k a day for Hornsea Inshore Rescue Pic 2. HELPER: Fay’s dog Bonnie can often be seen accompanying her on her walks around the town

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Cold North Sea challenges raise vital funds for Hornsea Inshore Rescue THE ICE Warrior Group raised over £900 for Hornsea Inshore Rescue with their Christmas swim. The group which is run by Andy Butler normally swim at Welton Waters near Brough. They always take part in the annual Hornsea New Year’s dip organised by Hornsea Inshore Rescue to raise funds. This year the dip which attracts large crowds had to be cancelled so the group wanted to help raise some money for the independent lifeboat charity. Andy thought as the group cannot have their Christmas party they could instead have a swim in aid of Hornsea Inshore Rescue. The group completed their challenge in fancy dress in the North Sea at Hornsea on Sunday, Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic

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December 13 raising £905 for the charity with over 30 group members taking part as well as Kofi Smiles and Amanda White from BBC Radio Humberside. Andy Greensmith, 74, also took his grandchildren to Hornsea beach on New Year’s Day to do their own cold dip. His nine-year-old grandchildren Faye Davies and Joey Simpson raised £160 for Hornsea Inshore Rescue with their challenge. Andy, 74, has done the New Year’s dip for several years and this year his grandchildren were determined to join him. When the official dip had to be cancelled due to Covid the trio decided they could complete the dip themselves without breaking any rules that were in place at the time.

FANCY DRESS: Some of the Ice Warriors dressed up for their Christmas dip challenge FUNDRAISING: Hornsea Inshore Rescue Crew with Andy Butler from the Ice Warriors CHILLY: An Ice Warrior takes on the chilly North Sea in his fancy dress WARMING UP: Andy Greensmith with his hot water bottle after his New Year dip CUPPA: Joey Simpson warming up with a hot drink and hot water bottle after braving the chilly sea WELL DONE: Faye Davies, 9, warming up after their challenge which raised £160

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NEW SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COASTGUARDS COASTGUARDS are well known in coastal communities across the country for their lifesaving work. But when they have finished the rescue, and completed their mission, what then? Being ready for the next shout isn’t just about washing down the truck, re-stowing the gear and catching up on lost sleep. It’s also about processing what’s gone on and getting mentally ready for the next call, especially when coastguard teams have to respond in tragic circumstances. One of the ways in which HM Coastguard is supporting its volunteer rescuers, of which there are over 3,000 in the UK, is through chaplaincy. It is available for all responders, including locally at Hornsea, Bridlington, Withernsea and Hull. Chaplaincy is a long-established provision for people when they need a shoulder to lean on. While it is deep-rooted in partner organisations such as the police, the fire and rescue services, the NHS and the RNLI, as well as the military and wider industry, the Coastguard’s new Multifaith Chaplaincy is a first for the service. Tom Ebbens is an ordinand (trainee-vicar) with the Church of England and a Senior Coastal Operations Officer for HM

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Coastguard. He has been with the organisation since 2010 and has recently taken on the role of coastguard chaplain: “The first priority of our chaplaincy is pastoral care” he says, “and it’s there for coastguards of all faiths and none, whatever their circumstances”. Chaplain Tom is keen to point out that the new chaplaincy exists to help staff and volunteers with any issue at home or in the workplace which may be affecting them, in a strictly independent, confidential and compassionate way, adding: “This is something outside of normal management structures, a safe haven to discuss some of the bigger issues in life, where emergency

response language and experiences are shared and understood”. Coastguards are being especially urged to share awareness of the support that is onhand during the current period of additional challenge associated with the coronavirus. The Multifaith Chaplaincy also runs a weekly Christian email message, a weekly prayer group, and leads discussion on festivals from all the UK’s main faith groups. Further information is available on Twitter and Facebook: @Coastguard Chaplain Tom. SUPPORT: Tom Ebbens the new Coastguard chaplain

Hornsea HM Coastguard Team DECEMBER 2020 CALL OUT SUMMARY 01/12/20, 4.54pm: Tasked to assist Police with a search in the Bridlington area. Bridlington and Filey Coastguard teams also tasked along with Senior Coastal Operations Officer S6A. Person found at another location by police so teams stood down. 10/12/2020, 10.36am: Tasked to a report of a person with a leg injury at the base of the cliff to the north of Hornsea. Bridlington Coastguard, Hornsea Inshore Rescue, Coastguard Helicopter 912 and Yorkshire Ambulance Service were also involved. Due to the casualty location a crew member from Hornsea Rescue was put ashore to assess the injury. Coastguard Helicopter 912 arrived and due to the severity of the injury the casualty was transferred to hospital via Helicopter. 24/12/20, 9.28am: Tasked to reports of multiple Sperm Whales stranded between Withernsea and Tunstall. Withernsea, Easington and Bridlington Coastguard teams along with British Divers Marine Life Rescue also involved. Sadly due to rough sea conditions and up to 10 large whales being stranded the Whales could not be saved. Provided safety cover and advice to keep the public safe trying to get near to the strandings. 25/12/2020 and 26/12/2020: Tasked to provide public safety patrols along with Withernsea Coastguard to help keep the public safe and provide safety advice around the stranded whales. HORNSEA COASTGUARD RESCUE TEAM 2020 SUMMARY In total the Hornsea team attended 119 incidents in 2020. The summer was most definitely our busiest period with 24 call outs in July and a total of 71 call outs

from May to September. Despite COVID19 HM Coastguard nationally saw its busiest day on record during 2020. Ordnance delivered our largest volume of incidents earlier in the year with 41 calls but this was mainly due to a large deposit of ordnance that was uncovered at the former RAF Cowden range and the large clear up operation that followed. Search made up 25 calls which includes searching for lost and missing persons. We had 14 calls for those reported to have been in difficulty in water and 12 calls where a rope rescue was needed, typically this was for people cut off by the tide or having got into difficulty along the cliffs. Other incidents have included helicopter landing sites, investigating flare sightings assisting other agencies, casualty care, marine mammal stranding (whales, porpoises etc) and flooding. Thank you to the Hornsea community for all their continued help and support throughout 2020 which without doubt was a challenging year for everyone. Thank you to our friends at the National Coastwatch Institution and Hornsea Inshore Rescue who continue to help us keep those on the East Yorkshire coastline safe whenever they may need us. Follow us on Facebook at 'HM Coastguard Hornsea' to keep up to date with our call outs and safety information. TAKE CARE ON THE CLIFFTOP Clifftop views are amazing, but what if that cliff isn’t as sturdy as it looks? #BeCoastSafe this winter: • Check tide times and weather before heading out • Don’t get caught out by fading light, low temperatures or bad weather

• Beware of sheer drops, eroding edges, falling rocks • Take pictures at a safe distance • Keep your dog on a lead • Know the dangers • Take a phone • Make it home In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Pic 1. COASTGUARD: 2020 was a busy year Nationally for HM Coastguard teams Pic 2. HORNSEA STATS: The Hornsea Coastguard 2020 call out summary

THE RE-INTRODUCTION of tightened Covid restrictions announced on Monday, January 4 was an expected, but a disappointing development in the Covid story. I am pleased to be able to tell you that Hornsea NCI has and will remain on watch since this introduction was put into place. As a part of the search and rescue community, the NCI was made a “declared asset of Her Majesty’s Coastguard” during October 2020. This means that NCI watchkeepers, as with Coastguard Rescue Service Volunteers, are classed as ‘key workers’ under the government’s definitions of those involved in public safety and national security. Each member of the team is authorised to travel to and from the watch station to undertake their duties. The station will be operating under Covid 19 regulations and so will be closed to visitors at all times. We regret that this is the case, as it is good to be able to demonstrate to those interested what we do. But the overall safety of both visitors and our staff must take priority. There is no doubt that the impact of lockdown affects every person and their lives. Our team report a significant decline in the numbers of visitors and walkers using our sea front areas since January 6. However, our local fishing and lobster potting fleet along with other commercial users of the sea continue to work as near to normal as possible. So our presence in the watch station keeping “Eyes on the Coast” remains essential and re-assuring for those using the sea, beaches and coastline in general. The station will

continue to report incidents and concerns to the HMCG as usual, demonstrating our value to the community. In my article back in December, I mentioned that Hornsea NCI was going to launch a ‘supporters funding scheme’ to help generate income during this difficult time. We are very aware that fundraising is proving a challenge to everyone reliant on support from the public. Not because there is no desire to contribute, but there is no clear ‘route’. The scheme is designed to simplify and make the process ‘Covid safe’. However, we have decided to postpone this launch until later in the year, as we believe that you may have other demands on your income during the lockdown. But for those who can provide some support, it will always be very welcomed and appreciated. Hornsea NCI is also revitalising its recruitment programme. It has also been slowly ticking over since the initial lockdown, and we are still keen to hear from and provide information to those interested. We are now able to provide a computer data stick which provides a pre-recorded background briefing about Hornsea NCI from our Deputy Station Manager, Susan Winters, along with a basic background introduction to the station that includes – • our Health and Safety and Fire precaution statements • an outline to the structure of the NCI and our relationship with others in the Search and Rescue family • a copy of our training assessment plan (this provides details of all the elements and subjects within our training programme. In conclusion Hornsea NCI wishes to say thanks to the strong support you have all given the station over the last years, we really do appreciate this and we will continue to keep our “eyes along the coast” from our watch station.

QUIET: Hornsea promenade on a weekday afternoon in January

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Interviews with the stars By Ann Montini THIS month I will be taking a look back and remembering Joe Longthorne. It’s at this time of year that you start to look back at some stars that really made an impact on you while working with them. One such star was Hull born resident and international star Joe Longthorne MBE who I was lucky enough to help co-produce an epic show while we filmed at the historic Hippodrome Theatre and Casino in the heart of London. The Result was a best-selling DVD and Joe firmly back at his best after years of struggle with ill health. Joe Longthorne filled theatres though, and in particular in this area with standout shows at the now defunct Futurist Theatre in Scarborough, and of course the stunning Spa Theatre in Bridlington. What made Joe so special to so

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many people around the world? Well for me it was his East Yorkshire charm and quick wit. From his first appearance on Search for A Star in 1981, Joe Longthorne has been one of our brightest entertainers and a favourite of The London Palladium. Joe's wonderful singing voice, and unique ability to impersonate stars such as Elvis, and Shirley Bassey, have created his reputation as one of the best-selling male singers of the last three decades. He was also a tremendous mimic. His stock-in-trade was the faithful impersonation of other singers who had gone before, and whose voices were instantly recognisable to the person on the street, but in a manner, which respected rather than lampooned. His other most famous impersonations were of a particular time and type, especially

the smooth male Rat Pack sound of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Dean Martin, all of whom were in his repertoire, as well as other crooner-derived singers including Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, and Barry Manilow. For a bit of variety, he also did Barry White, John Lennon and Judy Garland, yet such was his skill and versatility with a song, that he soon built a brand name all of his own. Joe became a fixture at the London Palladium, and sold albums, videos, and even his own television show. If there was one year which can be called the very peak of his fame in the UK it was 1988, when his pre-Christmas album The Joe Longthorne Songbook, became his only record to enter the top twenty in the UK Album Charts, while he also launched his own television show,

The Joe Longthorne Show. This was an early hit for Nigel Lythgoe, the music and television impresario who later went on to produce Pop Idol, and American Idol, but who was at this point the head of entertainment and comedy at London Weekend Television. The show ran from ’88 until 1991, during which period (and the year he spent as a recurring guest on The Les Dennis Laughter Show immediately prior to it) Longthorne was a prime-time household name in Britain. In 1989 the album Especially for You, just missed the top twenty and The Joe Longthorne Christmas Album hit just outside the top forty. The picture you are looking here was taken on the day that Joe received his MBE from HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace –

He came directly from the Palace to the studios in Westminster for an exclusive interview – I was lucky enough to be part of the production team and it was such a magical afternoon. Joe the boy from Hull was so proud and rightly so, he felt that he had made it, and was stunned in many ways ... That was the appeal of Joe; he lived for his fans, and never gave up the fight against his many

bouts of ill health. He did tell me a secret though: “I like nothing better Ann than going back to Hessle Road, and just wandering about and saying hello to people. My people that is how I survive, you can never forget your roots can you”. And Joe’s fans will never forget him. MBE: Ann with Joe Longthorne and his MBE

Website: www.floralhall.org.uk Hello from the staff and volunteers at Floral Hall. We hope you are all well. Hello everyone, Just a quick update regarding the café. The café is normally closed for a week in January for maintenance, as it is our quietest month. However, the decision has been made to close for all of January and this will be reviewed regularly. We tried opening for takeaway sandwiches and drinks, but the cost to Floral was more than the money that came in. The plan is to open as soon as we think it is cost effective to do so. Although we have fixed costs we must pay during the lockdown it is still a positive picture for Floral Hall. We are still solvent and have plans for the future. We cannot wait to welcome you back to the hall and café. Keep safe!

JOB VACANCY Café Manager - permanent Floral Hall Cafe, Hornsea Salary: £21-23,000 - open to negotiation based on experience. Hours – full time to include weekends / evenings on a rota basis

annual evening dinner dance catering for up to 150 covers for a three course sit down meal. There is also the offer of weddings, buffets and celebration events. The cafe offers a supporting role in a number of the hall`s evening events. Looking to the future, the Volunteer board of Directors are wanting to expand and improve the food and beverage choices. They would also like to embrace new ideas for the café. These changes would be led by the Cafe Manager.

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We are looking for an experienced Cafe Manager who is passionate about delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. You will oversee a fast-paced busy operation, taking responsibility for putting customers first and delivering outstanding results. The role involves employing and leading a team of kitchen and front of house staff. You will be leading the team, keeping them motivated, and ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to create the best possible customer experience. This also includes preparing rotas and checking time sheets. The Cafe Manager must be able to cook to a high standard in a busy, fast paced kitchen environment. There are currently a limited number of dates when evening meals are offered. There is an

You will need to be a strong leader with proven experience of leading a team, within a customer- facing and food production environment. You have the ability to meet and exceed targets, drive sales and create a great experience for your staff and customers alike. You should have a proven track record of working in a busy environment. You must be able to work well under pressure and ensure the quality of food and customer service remains consistent during busy peak times. We believe the Café Manager should be able to manage the café like it was their own business, bringing new ideas, innovation, driving the business forward, coupled with great commercial awareness. You must have passion and enthusiasm for The Floral Hall and be flexible in your approach to working.

About Floral Hall Floral Hall is a community run venue serving both the local community and visitors. It was sold to the people of Hornsea in 2012 for a nominal fee on the understanding it serves the community. The Hall is run by volunteers and overseen by a board of voluntary directors. The café staff are paid employees. The Hall hosts a number of events including concerts, tea dances, theatre, comedy, cinema and private events in the Hall. This list is not exhaustive. These events are made possible by the successful commercial running of the café. The café has 120+ covers and is open daily, apart from Christmas day. • Do you think you have got what it takes to join and lead Floral Café? • Are you passionate about putting customers first? • Do you thrive on being part of a successful team that consistently delivers and flourishes in a busy, fast paced environment? If you answered yes, then we would like to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the role further or to obtain an application pack, please email us at enquiries@floralhall.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, February 26th. Interviews will be held in March.

If you have any query about Floral Hall, please ring 01964 532322. KEEP SAFE!

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Hornsea Inshore Rescue DONATIONS THANK YOU FROM HORNSEA INSHORE RESCUE SUE Hickson-Marsay, Chairman and Station Manager of Hornsea Inshore Rescue have said a big thank you to all the people who have so far donated funds following the recent appeal. “It has been really heart-warming” says Sue, “to find we have so many friends who have so generously supported us at a time when nearly all our fundraising activities have been hit by the corona virus pandemic.” Hornsea Inshore Rescue would normally have been running open days, entertainment events, training members of the public to gain various water based qualifications, collection days at numerous locations, the New Year’s Day Swim and managing the 200 or so collection boxes they have located throughout the region, plus many other funding initiatives. Sue added: “We normally hold a significant amount of funds in reserve but this year we have faced many expenses which have seen these funds significantly depleted. Despite the various lockdowns and restrictions we have still had many call outs which entail fuel and maintenance costs plus we need to continually maintain and update our equipment and crew training especially with consideration to safety of both crew and casualties in what is so often a very dangerous environment. “We have also had significant expenses incurred in repairs and maintenance of our launching tractors and boat engines all of which have to be kept in the very best of condition knowing that lives could be depending on them at the shortest of notice.” HIR are not part of the RNLI but totally independent and supported by local people. They do however work strictly to RNLI standards but without a back up organisation and funds available to them. Hornsea Inshore Rescue has never missed a call out in the 27 years it has been in operation and has saved many lives. Sue commented: “Lives which would no doubt have been lost but for the continued generous support of all you people and organisations. “On behalf of all the volunteers, lifeboat crew, back up and admin crew I would once again thank you all. You are all lifesavers.”

Young fundraiser making keyrings to raise funds for Hornsea Inshore Rescue ROBYN Harper from Hornsea has been busy outside of her homeschooling making keyrings to raise money for Hornsea Inshore Rescue. So far she has raised £190. Each of Robyn's Keyrings has a Hornsea Inshore Rescue logo on one side, and a different design drawn by Robyn on the reverse. You can support Robyn’s fundraising and purchase a keyring by contacting the Robyn’s Rainbows

Facebook page or by messaging Robyn’s mum Amanda Sherlock on Facebook. Robyn raised £1100 for the NHS in the first lockdown after watching Captain Sir Tom Moore. She made rainbow bracelets and glitter bottles and raised £1100 donating £600 to Hornsea GP surgery and £500 to Castle Hill Hospital. She then made

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Halloween beaded bracelets to raise further funds for Hornsea’s GP surgery and raised money for the Poppy Appeal by making poppy keyrings and beaded bracelets. 1: KEYRINGS: The keyrings Robyn has produced to raise money for Hornsea Inshore Rescue 2: FUNDRAISER: Robyn has raised over £1000 for various organisations since being inspired by Sir Tom Moore

CREW PROFILE OF THE MONTH DR STEVE HALL Introducing Dr Steve Hall who is so committed to Hornsea Inshore Rescue he even dyed his hair pink to raise over £1000. Steve is an academic at The University of Leeds and says: “being a lifeboat volunteer is a really big shift from the day job”. He joined Hornsea Inshore Rescue in 2017 after moving to the town. Steve recalls: “I didn’t know anyone in the area and joined primarily to meet new people. At first it was really daunting, there was so much to learn. However, with two small children in the house Thursday night training became a really good way to get some time to myself. It just shows how hard being a parent of young kids is, that sometimes it’s easier to be three miles out at sea on a dark November night than doing bedtime!” Since joining Hornsea Inshore Rescue Steve has completed courses

in casualty care, powerboat handling, navigation and much more. Steve added: “When I realised Hornsea Inshore Rescue was an independent lifeboat and not part of the RNLI I knew I could offer something on the admin side and took on the grants and some of the compliance admin. Everyone in the team does something besides being crew and this builds a real team spirit. “I remember my first call out. It was a sunny day and a bit choppy but nothing huge. The pager went off and I think I was halfway to the boathouse when I realised I was actually going to be in on this one. It was a routine shout for the rest of the crew, a straightforward rescue of a brokendown boat, but I never felt so thrilled to be a part of a real rescue!” Since then Steve has pulled children out of the water, rescued very poorly divers and put them in

helicopters, become a coxswain and led callouts of his own. He said: “It has been one of the real joys of my life to be involved with Hornsea Inshore Rescue, I have met some real characters and I wouldn’t change any one of them.” Steve dyed his hair pink as part of Alison Riley's campaign to help raise funds for the charity. He raised over £1000 by completing the challenge.

THE first Saturday of the new year saw Hornsea Inshore Rescue tasked to go to the aid of a fisherman cut off by the tide between Hornsea and Mappleton. As the late afternoon light was fading fast Hornsea’s independent lifeboat “Spirit of Hornsea” was swiftly launched by Launchmaster Adam Collins with Leading Coxswain Karl Shannon at the helm and crew members: Coxswain Steve Hall, Rob Carthew and Craig Monkman with James Kennedy and Aaron Batley as shore crew. Despite a rough sea and intermittent rain and sleet the fisherman was soon spotted, and his position was highlighted to the shore based coastguards who assisted the fisherman to make it to safety. Once the fisherman was safely with the coastguards “Spirit of Hornsea” returned to base, washed down and made ready for its next call out. Leading Coxswain Karl Shannon said: “It was a straightforward call out but it was quite rough with driving rain and sleet. We were all pleased to get back to a nice hot cup of tea and back home to our families”.

Inebriated Santa discovered at Hornsea Inshore Rescue boathouse EARLY New Year’s day Hornsea Inshore Rescue crew were shocked to discover a clearly inebriated Santa Clause, complete with bottle of whisky, sleeping off the new year’s eve celebrations in their boathouse. Upon being disturbed the Santa quickly took to his heels pursued by the crew who were led a merry dance round the boat compounds until he

finally took refuge on the beach much to the delight of a number of youngsters who found him there. This however gave him away to the crew who upon discovering him unceremoniously threw him into the cold North Sea. Fortunately for Santa the Hornsea Inshore Rescue WWACCI Dogs were on hand and these specially trained NewFoundland Rescue Dogs

were able to rescue poor old Santa and get him back to dryland much to the delight of the children. This was all much to the entertainment of a number of onlookers who had come out expecting to see the annual

new year’s day swim which had had to be cancelled due to the corona virus restrictions.

The full film can be viewed on YouTube at: http://bit.ly/HIRSANTA

Donations to Hornsea Inshore Rescue are very welcome and can be sent direct to The Boathouse, Hornsea Burton Road, HU18 1TJ or via justgiving.com/hornseainshorerescue or via the web site or Facebook page: Hornsea Inshore Rescue. Once circumstances improve, visitors to Hornsea Inshore Rescue and volunteers will continue to be very welcome whether they would like to serve as crew (comprehensive training is given), fundraisers or general helpers. Anyone interested is welcome to phone Sue on 07796 257989 or Ian on 01964 534302

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What’s this all about? SOME of you reading the excellent Community News will have noticed a page headed U3A and have skimmed passed it vaguely thinking “I wonder what that is all about?” Well, here is a brief explanation. The letters stand for University of the Third Age, but we just prefer to be called u3a because we are not a university, so don’t be put off. Our motto is learn, laugh, live and hopefully that is what we do. Who can join? Anyone who is fully or partially retired, regardless of age. Prior to lockdown we had over 300 members. The idea is that, as well as a monthly meeting (held in the Floral Hall in normal times) in which we have a speaker, a cuppa

and a natter, groups are formed by members who have a particular interest and would like to learn more and share their knowledge with like-minded people. These can be held when and where members of the group choose. Prior to lockdown there were over 30 groups ranging from architecture to theatre visits. There are groups which would appeal to outdoor types, games groups ranging from mah-jong to canasta to bridge and simply a games group. (Not sure what they get up to!) There are language groups, book groups and a poetry group. The luncheon clubs and theatre visits and outings are very popular. That is just a snapshot of what we do.

It’s 2021!! Hurray!! By Jane Hardman HELLO one and all. First of all, I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy new year. The latter sentiment is probably the most important after the strange, disturbing year we have all had. Great news though, at least we have a vaccine on the horizon, and I have heard of at least one of our members who already have a date to receive their first dose. Let us hope that we shall all hear some positive news and perhaps we can begin to think about meeting again as a group. I hope you had a good Christmas, maybe somewhat different to how you might normally spend it, but never the less a time when you could relax and enjoy some festive food and a warm fireside. Mine was certainly different- the first time we have ever had a Christmas Day meal on our own. Thanks to modern communications we could speak to family members and even –get this- see them on our phones and laptops. Our son was locked-in in Edinburgh but we are fortunate that our daughter and family live in Hornsea so we did have a happy present-opening hour with them sitting at the far end of our conservatory. No hugs allowed. We did receive some lovely gifts, notably of the edible variety. We were sent a box of cheese and a hamper containing some interesting pickles and sauces- and cheese. We have our own cheese mountain here and unfortunately it is making me quite mountainous! A dear friend made me a lovely, long warm scarf which is ideal for the current weather. My husband gave me some particularly thoughtful gifts- a mandolin: not the musical instrument one, but one for slicing vegetables very finely. I have only sliced my finger once so far. And a new tin opener- oh joy. Who would have thought I could be excited by the prospect of a new tin opener? The only problem was it was so well sealed in its own cardboard and plastic wrapping that I have only just managed to get into it. Fortunately, I haven’t needed to open any tins yet. Might have baked beans on toast for lunch to try it out. As long as it doesn’t open my recently-repaired finger it should be ok. New Year’s Eve was always a big celebration in our house while I was growing up. My father was Scottish and it was his favourite night of the year. It was always a big thing in Scotland and when he and my mother were first married (Mum was English) and living in

All this is for an annual fee of just £15. Obviously at the moment things are at a standstill but with more and more of our members receiving the vaccination we are hopeful that we can resume at some point this year. The letters that you see on the u3a page are what is sent each month to all our current members, whether by email or post. Some groups are keeping in touch via zoom, telephone or email. The committee has a monthly zoom meeting. We are all looking forward to when we can meet again in person. If you are at all interested, please look on our websitehornseau3a.org which might whet your appetite.

Scotland, it was common practise to work on Christmas Day. However, New Year’s Day was a bank holiday, probably because so much whisky had been imbibed the night before that very little work would be done anyway. Consequently, we have kept the new year tradition going. No, I don’t mean by drinking lots of whisky, but by staying up to “see the new year in”. We did again this year, welcoming a new year and giving thanks that we had survived the old one. Have any of you made any new year resolutions? Mine might be to be more decisive…… or maybe not! Then again, if any of you saw the film “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, or better still read the book by Helen Fielding, Bridget says: “I think it would be much more sensible if resolutions began generally on January the second”. C.S. Lewis once said: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” That is very true. I do hope that the general feeling of kindness that was evident for a lot of last year will continue. I have felt that Hornsea has shown itself to be generally a very caring community, as I am sure that those of you who live in the surrounding villages will also have found. As has become my custom in my last nine letters-yes, this is the tenth- I was anticipating doing two, maybe three…, I will finish with a poem I found on the internet. I couldn’t see who had written it but I hope you like it. Another year has come to a close, we can forget our troubles and woes. For many last year was tough, brought many emotions, was tearful and rough. Now another year is here at last, let’s hope it’s a year with love and health, Let’s hope it’s a blast. May all of your dreams come true and you find peace and love in all that you do. May this world know the gentle sound of a hush May it calm all its anger and slow its pace from the rush. It’s a new year, a brand new startAlways remember, live and love from your heart. Wishing each and every one a year to behold, And may it be full of wonders for you to unfold. A very happy new year from all the committee and myself. P.S. Can I just put in a plea to those of you who receive this letter through the post- if you have an email address could you please let us have it? We are more than happy to post out letters but as you know, postage is going up yet again. Thank you.

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HORNSEA resident Carmina Ripolles has been inspired to teach herself photography during the first Coronavirus lockdown. Carmina who lives in Hornsea with her two children has a degree in English literature which she teaches part time at Wilberforce College. During the first national lockdown Carmina was taking regular walks around Hornsea and found the beauty and diversity of the sea, mere and open spaces inspired her to start taking more photos on her phone to capture the ordinary everyday life. Her enthusiasm for photography grew and she purchased her first camera, a Nikon d5300. Teaching herself and drawing on inspiration from the Hull Creative Photography Group her collection of photos grew. Carmina is continuing to use photography as a way of documenting her lockdown experience. Carmina said: “taking photos to show the beauty in and around Hornsea has really helped me in this pandemic. Everybody has to find bits of joy in small things and details.” You can follow Carmina’s photography journey on her Instagram page @carminarip

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Reflection

By Rob Andrew

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Who would have thought that by writing a load of nonsense in the monthly local paper it could be used as a slimming aid? Some of you will recall that some years ago I took the bull by the horns and decided, quite successfully I must proudly brag, to lose six stone from my rather gigantic bulk. I did it in just under a year, without struggling too much! Well now in the last year or so I've managed to blame various factors, including the effects of various restrictions, for managing to regain 2 1/2 of those stones. So I'm going out on a limb by deciding to do it all over again, this time with a number of local readers able to give me a gentle nudge if I'm spotted eating badly. Only there is a tiny snag around this idea, we currently can't go out much, so we can mainly only be encouraged by family and depending on the rules the occasional friend. So maybe just maybe by the time we are able to have some degree of socialising I could be well on track. Or maybe I'll have been as restless as many other people and it may be the case as the film franchise would have it 'Carry on eating'! How much do we take for granted? Until the advent of the pandemic little did I or I'm guessing many others appreciate the everyday pleasures in life. What a joy it

would be to enjoy a restaurant meal with pals, a walk round the mere with family or even I'm loath to admit, walking round a city centre or shopping mall, searching for nothing in particular. But what brought it all home to roast was walking through Hornsea on a bleak, cold wet and miserable day, where quite a number of local shops have shut up shop. Presumably taking their holiday in what must for some be the bleakest least profitable time, recharging owners and staff batteries alike for the hectic season we all experience. I've got to say that normally around this time Liz and I are sat at home bored wondering what to do so we book a last minute vacation, usually to Malta, but last year we took in the delights of Spain namely Torremolinos, enjoying our first visit to mainland Costas. Even off season it was a delight to feel a bit of sunshine. Now our rewards, which I'm sure we all, whether or not consciously, work for are strictly limited to yet another takeaway or twice weekly trip to Tesco. Let’s hope that when this is all over we remember this year and its difficulties and do more of the things we love. Well we have now made a positive move by deciding to invite people to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. To mixed reaction, as many have expressed a doubt that we

could even contemplate a gathering of 20 people in the late spring. But we have set our minds and remain eternally optimistic, unable to consider the fact we will be just the two of us with a gin and tonic and plenty of Peroni, as always sat in the sunshine. If the worst comes to be at least we can forget our platinum anniversary and look forward to the certainty of our silver in 2026. Every cloud may have that silver lining and perhaps the state pension could then assist in contributing to the celebrations! I guess that we are living the same type of life as most people, with highlights of an occasional fossil hunt along the beach or binging on box sets of Benidorm. In the last couple of months removals have almost dried up, carpet cleaning is not being requested, as we are rarely invited into people’s homes due to the virus. In fact, workwise it appears that the only activity we are undertaking is clearing people’s houses when they've moved on for various reasons. So if you're sitting at home twiddling your thumbs delaying the idea of a good spring clean, do call us to help with any large items to dispose of and believe me I'll be delighted to be occupied if only for a couple of hours.

WELL, 2020 was a year none of us expected! As we have begun this new year and as we look back over the last one we all share experiences of very different and challenging times. The pandemic has, as we know, been costly in many ways as the working lives of many have been disrupted; as education in schools and colleges has been disrupted; as families have been kept apart; as some have been ill or have lost someone close to them. Perhaps it has made us all more anxious about our health and more aware of our vulnerability and for some there has been a deep sense of isolation and loneliness. However, in the midst of all that, there have been and continue to be so many signs of good news as there have been so many examples of neighbours looking out for one another with a deeper sense of community; as we have offered our thanks to all those who have continued to work in essential services; and as mostly there has been an adherence to taking the necessary precautions such as wearing facemasks and maintaining social distance. All signs of support and caring for one another. Families, social and community groups of all sorts have in this last year and now in a new year found ways of keeping in contact, of looking

out for each other, of being ‘community’. Many of us have learnt new skills in technology but there remains as always a phone conversation or even a letter in the post! As local churches in times of ‘lockdown’ we have responded to being unable to physically gather together for worship and prayer as we would do normally. We’ve risen to the challenges and found different ways of ‘meeting’ together and continuing to share as God’s people. We have learnt to live out a common phrase we sometimes share that ‘the church is not the building but the people!’ We are, more and more, discovering and experiencing that we are still community, we are still connected even though we cannot physically gather. The building may be closed but the Church continues! Our worship and prayer can and is still happening whether in our buildings or from our sofas in our homes! There are many ways we are ‘meeting’ for worship and prayer to which all are welcome and you can find details through our Church websites and Facebook pages. In all these challenging times some things remain and continue, not least the message of Christmas which was a new start as God came as a baby, Jesus, to some people in a stable in Bethlehem, with a message of

hope and comfort that was for then but was and is for all people for all time. It is a message that God is in our midst at all times, in all the circumstances of life, the times of sorrow and the times of joy. As Christians we believe that the hope Jesus brings is not some hollow empty promise and that as surely as he came to people so long ago so he will and does come to any who ask; to any who offer a prayer. Normally, in this next week, we would, as local churches be physically gathering together to pray, marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We will be doing that later in the year but that does not mean that we will not be continuing to pray for our world, our churches, our communities and for individuals as we do at all times. As we pray, we hold on to the hope born at Christmas in God, who becomes vulnerable in the tiny baby, Jesus. Even in the midst of this current situation I believe we can look forward with hope as we know that spring will appear even in the darkness that seems to engulf us at present and not least as we hear the good news of vaccines being distributed and as we see the tiny shoots of the flowers to come, a sure sign of promise.

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Trends that are expected to drive small Businesses in 2021 a blueprint for survival By Emma Jane Saunt To say that Covid-19 has been a game-changer for small businesses in the Hornsea and surrounding areas would be an understatement. Facing financial constraints and other limitations imposed by the pandemic, many small businesses have had to come up with creative solutions to maintain a steady stream of revenue. The pandemic hasn’t subsided yet, and it is bound to continue influencing small businesses in the year to come. Here are the trends we believe will drive small business in the year 2021 as well as ways to prepare for them: Creating a Digital Footprint An excellent digital footprint and visibility is growing to be an increasing must for the small business. As everyone is spending significant time on the internet, having a great digital presence and branding will help when competing for new projects, contracts, partnerships and opportunities. This is an excellent way to highlight your product or service, engage and build community. Agility Restrictions will still be around, heavily affecting our small and medium-sized enterprises. However, they have an advantage over the big corporations: A smaller size means potential for quick shifts of focus, be they in service delivery, marketing or team structuring. The quicker small businesses can pivot and adapt during these ongoing turbulent times, the higher their success will be. Talent issues Small businesses will continue to battle talent issues in the foreseeable future. The war for talent was only paused during Covid-19, and it has already resumed in most industries. Organisations have a choice: They can build learning and peopledevelopment cultures to keep teams engaged long-term, or they can build recruiting empires to address the constant turnover of employees. Pre-Meeting Packs A trend that will drive small businesses is the use of customised pre-meeting packs. These pleasant surprises take advantage of snail mail in a time of digital saturation. Many organisations send their board members packs a day prior to a long online meeting. The packs can include a mix of food snacks, office accessories or stationery. Highlighting local businesses is a big opportunity for small firms. Workplace Culture What people believe, think, say and do as well as the collective output of their behaviours define their company culture. The evolutionary impact of recent events is driving leaders to align budgets and priorities to support organisational health, resulting in better alignment to vision, values, goals and prosperity.

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Customer Reviews Customer reviews will be key. As people feel the financial pinch caused by this year’s pandemic, they will be looking for ways to save. They might forgo buying the big brand names and look around for alternatives. This opens the door for small businesses to step in. While they might lack the credibility of a big brand, a list of glowing reviews from customers can sway a sale and service. Clarity Our time seems to be eaten up with virtual meetings and webinar training. Be clear about whether a meeting or training is going to be paramount. We are tired of being on virtual meetings that waste our time, leaving us frustrated and overwhelmed. Before the meeting, collaborate on a clear agenda, clear objectives and desired outcomes. Also, start and finish on time. We have found the virtual meetings to be very helpful to our team building and staff morale. Creative Joint Ventures I think more small businesses will seek out creative collaborations and joint ventures with other small businesses. Diversifying the risk via another collaborator and entering markets not previously considered will increase their chances of longer-term survivability. We all need to work together on the road to economic survival and recovery. Local Community Networking People buy from people, especially now that we’re limited in where we’re able to go. If small businesses want to compete with

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the big brands and online options, they’ll need to connect with their communities more than ever. Nothing helps a business more than locals spreading the word to their friends. So get “out there,” network on sites for example Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and watch your business thrive! E-Commerce If they aren’t already, small businesses must get into the world of e-commerce. Everything a business offers should have an ecommerce component, and training, onboarding and other aspects of leadership have to be ecommerce ready. As 2020 has proved, you have to be ready to pivot to survive in an ever-changing landscape. Investments In Infrastructure And Customer Engagement Next year will pay dividends to small businesses who invest wisely now in themselves and their customers. The small businesses that are operating out of fear right now will face even more fear and losses to competitors who are investing in their infrastructure and customer engagement to stay relevant now. I have written in a very different vine, the focus for us all is to survive and strengthen our standing. This may be achieved by local support and equipping our business for the future. I hope my editorial has helped, should anyone have any ideas for our business community please share them with us all.

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HEDON Insurance celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, the Hornsea office opened in 1993 and so has been serving the town of Hornsea and its surrounding villages for over 27 years from the Southgate offices. However it is fair to say, as applies to all businesses, 2020-2021 has been the strangest of those years. Despite many places now in lockdown for the third time the Hornsea Hedon Insurance office has been manned throughout the pandemic as an essential service provider. They have however been trying to encourage people to phone if their query can be managed on the phone – for their own safety as much as the staffs. They have however let people into the offices to discuss their affairs, whilst observing all Covid precautions. Independent insurance brokers like Hedon Insurance have faced other challenges in recent years though. In particular the rise of price comparison sites and call centre based insurers. Hedon Insurance still believes that there is a strong place for the broker on the high street. They explained: “The people in our target market have a preference to deal ‘face to face’ with real people who, in the majority of offices, are living within the community and will be known to people. It is undoubtedly easier to deal with someone face to face and the process is much more relaxed because our insurance advisers are happy to have a chat – they are not just on a scripted sales track, as they are at call centres. “Also in the event of the claim, or other problem, it is much more reassuring usually, to go in somewhere and deal with it, than to wait in endless telephone queues listening to Vivaldi getting more and more angry. We are very supportive in the claims process, albeit we do also use professional claims management firms to try and optimise client’s awards too.” In addition to these reasons Hedon Insurance point out not all insurers are represented on every comparison site. They explain: “the largest UK insurer, Aviva, who control approximately 25% of the whole personal lines insurance market, do not quote on the majority of comparison sites.” One of the key factors in insurance is ensuring you are fully insured should the worst happen and you need to make a claim. Price comparison sites are attractive as they provide the list of quotes by price with

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The Pandemic It could have been worse By Alan Tharatt A WHILE ago, back in 1315, the weather took a turn for the worse, following almost three hundred years of warm stable weather conditions it suddenly became cold and wet, possibly due to a major volcanic eruption. It became so wet that crops didn’t ripen, and yields plummeted, cattle and sheep became ill and died. People starved. The bad weather lasted two years, but the famine lasted a few years more and ten percent of the population died. It was several years before yields returned to normal and livestock numbers recovered. Although there had been many years of relative plenty, agriculture in Britain and most of Europe was primitive and yields were low. In a good year, eight grains of surplus could be expected for every grain planted, this compares to modern day yields of 80 grains per seed. We may do a bit of panic buying with the expectation of food shortages owing to Covid-19 or Brexit, but by and large, even with our massively overpopulated world, we expect our food supplies in the west to be secure But the 14th century had more in store. In 1348 the plague, the Black Death, arrived in Britain, having gradually spread from it’s origin in Asia. It hit a population already weakened by the earlier famine and it devastated everywhere it occurred. Whole villages were entirely wiped out, a third of the population died. Many more died from starvation as there were too few people left to grow and transport food. There was nothing to be done. No one knew what caused it. There was no way of treating it. There were too many bodies for individual burials, they were thrown into plague pits and covered with lime. There were several forms of the plague, it was mostly transmitted by flea bites, but the pneumonic version was transmitted by droplets in the air and death usually followed within days. Some people caught the plague and then recovered, but not many. The plague returned again and again, with its final major appearance in 1655. it still exists in the world and kills people, but the bacterium which causes it can be killed by antibiotics although there is evidence of antibiotic resistant strains appearing. Everyone knows about the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, at the end of the First World War which killed more people than were killed in the war. No-one knows just how many died, estimates vary from 50100 million. Populations had been weakened by the war and huge numbers of people were mobile, returning to their homes carrying the virus. There was no way of treating the virus, attempts were made to isolate and quarantine carriers. We are in the midst of another pandemic, but we are lucky. Thanks to science, we know what causes it and we can reduce the transmission of the virus by means of simple measures such as wearing masks and not being too close to others. Thanks to scientists around the world we now have vaccines which will control the virus. I give thanks that I’ve not been in the position of having to make the decisions.

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Farewell to a much loved Music Society member By Sarah Perkins 2020 HAS been such a difficult year for all of us, with so much bad news. Hornsea Music Society are very sad to have lost Doreen Taylor, who was a committee member for the society for more than half of its seventy years. Over that time, she put in much hard work in the background of the organisation and played an enormous role in making the society what it is today. Many people will remember her as the raffle queen of Hornsea, and the Music Society was fortunate to

benefit from these skills at almost all the concerts any of us can remember. But there was so much more to her than that. Doreen was such a very special lady who gave so much love to others. She was always there to take people under her wing and take an interest in everyone. Her wise words were usually spot on. Music Society chairman Roberta Loades said: “I will miss her so much especially on committee meeting nights at my house. She came early and would be the last

to leave as we always had lots to say and laugh about! The Music Society will never be the same. She loved the concerts and would always come armed with raffle prizes, saying, ‘I won this at a raffle, you have it for our raffle.’ ” The society very much appreciated all Doreen’s years of service and will miss her greatly. The committee send their condolences to Doreen’s family. On a brighter note, the society would like to congratulate its partners, Hull Music Club, who

were highly commended in the community project category of the Classical Digital Awards 2020. You may not be familiar with these awards, but the winners included such big names as the Royal Northern College of Music, London Handel Festival, Northern Opera, and Tamsin Little. So it is quite an achievement to be selected, isn’t it? If you have not yet tried one of their online concerts, go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hullmusic-club-31487563781 and see what takes your fancy.

Hornsea Photography Club By Ivor Wallace and Ann Underwood AS A NEW year begins, Hornsea Photography Club (HPC) is focusing on creating a greater online presence, somewhere to seek out tips and solutions to develop skills and competence. The dreaded lockdown has given many of us time to look around and the urge to take photographs. Phones and cameras are bursting with images of birds, glorious sunsets and spectacular views. Scrolling through our collections maybe we wish the pictures really reflected what we were trying to record. Some advice to improve the image so that it could be printed and displayed for all to see would be appreciated. Deprived of our face to face physical meetings, we are now making our presence felt on Facebook. HPC has a Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/Horns eaPhotography) which you can join for free. Here you can add photos sharing what you are proud of or ask for advice on how things can be improved. Group members include a wide variety of people that come together to have fun and learn from each other. It's not about the best camera or the expensive lighting, it's about the photo and the person behind that camera. Millions of photos are taken on phones and posted on FB or Instagram every day, the image is what it is about in our group. We want to see your photos, whether taken on a phone or a specialist camera. You never know, it might end up in our end of yearbook, or our 2022 calendar! From the comfort of your own home (and armchair) you can be a member of our online Hornsea Photography Club, joining in and contributing to competitions and discussions. Each month you will be invited to enter fun competitions where you can show off your skills. We plan to have regular online video meetings which you will be able to join and have your say. Coming up very soon we intend to have a competition purely based on the image and not the camera, so get your phones, compacts, DSLR's etc.. and get snapping. Be creative, discover the capabilities of your device or PC and change

your photograph to black and white or add more colour, use humour, get composing, and go wherever your imagination takes you. HPC is a place where our 'resident experts' can answer your questions. If you wondered why your photo didn't turn out like you intended, we might be able to help you with an answer. Asking 'How do you...?' might unlock some clever tips and tricks that others use and that can work for you. Send us your questions by email or on our Facebook page (details below). Conversations and answers will quickly develop and maybe produce that breakthrough idea to make your photograph a truly brilliant record to share with others in print or electronically. Here is an example of such a conversation: Scott Senior commented: “Really struggled with the lighting on this one due to very dark objects and shiny metal - wanted to get a bit more glint on the blade, but any front lighting applied to try to achieve this was met with shadows cast on the 'sky' - any tips from the more experienced members would be most helpful. (picture below for reference) Our reply: “What about the possibility of shooting a series of bracketed shots? Then merging them?” Scott: “Did consider blending in a shot with phone light shone at the blade to give it a bit of ting, but thought it would be too much of a faff and was worried I wouldn't be precise enough.” Our advice: “You can light parts of the subjects and then just mask them out in post processing.” Scott: “The only problem now is that I'm faced with a cropped shot so not sure how I'd align the other shot to blend?” Our advice: “Maybe have to start again?” (further discussion online) For our December competition we asked our FB group members to upload their favourite images and our judges gave their expert opinion on each image. The winning choice was by Gerry Quinn, of a lake reflecting ancient Scots Pines against a background of purple heather. This was printed at super high quality by Gregg Simpson.

Our January 2021 competition, as lockdown is currently running, is a challenge to capture a 'still life' image - and Scott's conversation in the example above was whilst he was working on an entry image. The subject for competitions will be announced on our Facebook page along with a closing date so join in this competition - upload your entry now. On our Facebook page you will find alerts to events and invitations to use the photo opportunities presented. Check it out and see what our members get up to and the plans for our next meeting. https://www.facebook.com/group s/HornseaPhotography If you

have any questions or want more information you can contact HPG via email:hornseaphoto@gmail.com You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram. As lockdown lifts, we look forward to being able to meet up - watch Facebook for news, meanwhile enjoy your photography, be aware and stay safe Pic 1: HELP: Scott Senior sought advice on lighting to help gain more glint on the blade Pic 2: WINNER: The December competition winning image by Gerry Quinn, of a lake reflecting ancient Scots Pines against a background of purple heather

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Thank you to those who helped after fall ON THE morning of December 10. my husband and I were walking my daughter’s dog on Hornsea Beach towards Atwick Gap when I fell and broke my leg. I cannot thank the people that came to our help enough. The first lady who walked all the way back to her car to get a blanket and waterproof cover for me, and the couple who looked after Frida the dog and stayed with us until I was airlifted out. I would also like to thank David the off duty first aid responder who arrived and helped my husband move me back up the beach and away from the incoming tide. I was further helped by all of the people who took off their coats and put them on top of me to keep me warm – thank you. The inshore rescue boat arrived and the medic Simon Skinner swam to shore with his medical pack to help me. Then the helicopter landed and the medics onboard gave me some pain relief and took me to HRI. Thank you so much. Thanks to all staff at HRI and Castle Hill Hospital who were also wonderful. Perhaps when the Covid eases and when I am more mobile my husband and I would like to thank you all personally if possible. Carol Ferguson, Hornsea (Address supplied)

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An Unexpected Meeting ON BOXING Day, a couple of old age pensioners decided to go for a walk and were greeted by a lady, with her dog, saying that she recognised them and asked if they were responsible for all the lovely food parcels that had been distributed to lonely people this Christmas. Whilst the answer was no, the enquiry was intriguing and the lady was further questioned. The responses showed just why the Hornsea Community is so special and this note is a way of saying thank you for all the hard work by the many people involved. Volunteers from businesses and organisations in the town had combined to provide 200 food parcels for those who would be alone and lonely on Christmas Day. In her case Wednesday, December 23 was the delivery date and she explained just how bad the weather was on that day with the man, delivering to her, being soaked to the skin. Such dedication made the gift even more special. She had spoken to other recipients who were overwhelmed by the generosity and so pleased to be remembered at Christmas, making them feel a little less lonely. It was suggested that, for some, this was the only personal contact they had over Christmas. Not only was there a Christmas dinner but a bag of gifts. This appeared to have been an almost bottomless container because the goodies kept coming out every time the hand dipped in – there were even biscuits for her dog. This was an unexpected and spontaneous meeting so they talked for a while and when the lady went on her way, she still had a big smile on her face. Thank you to the generous spirit found within Hornsea and district.

Malcolm Wilson Bucknall whose poems have featured regularly in the Community News passed away on March 20, 2020, aged 84. His family have kindly allowed us to publish more of his poems. As all around cold isolation Creeps across the tired lands, Crested white the frozen meadows Slumber, caught in winters hands. Snared by winter’s cold expression, Their visioned beauty disarrayed, Gaunt and bare the forests wallow, Stripped by elements of change. By lakeside dark and sombre, Rippled by an icy breeze, Mute swans glide on idle waters, Caught in throes of winter’s freeze.

(Written by Wendy after a pleasurable walk on the old Hornsea to Hull Railway track on February 8, 2006) This path we tread in unison, together and in boots, Recalls the puffing engine `mid now the tangled roots. We fondly walk and smilingly, I find your hand in mine, Where once there steamed the railway `long the Hornsea line. What different world! Once proud, esteemed, as it was smoked, A whistling, hissing engine then, charged and sooty-soaked, Its smoky trail defined it as it clattered into Swine, A station now neglected along the Hornsea line. Memories are flooding back - a bawling proclamation, A strutting man calls, “Swine”, upon the turfy station. One southern lady travelling thought heading north just fine, Until she heard the bellow along the line at Swine. O shades of youth-time hover. The clickerty-click from town. Returning from the Convent, declining Latin with a frown. Parse the phrases, pack the satchels, while uppermost to undermine Many a rumpus conjugated - on the four twenty nine. What different selves possessed us then – John Betjeman unread And now in joy we share this track, our chosen path instead, While memories and love combine, be thou always ever mine, Treading distant echoes `long the silent railway line.

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Lockdown inspiration AS WE find ourselves in another lockdown we have compiled some inspiring ideas and resources to help pass spare time. GARDENING We asked the Hornsea & District Friendly Gardeners Facebook Group for advice on what you can be doing in the garden when the weather permits. Here are their tips: Joshua Johnson: “It’s a bit frozen at the moment, but there are some pruning jobs to do. I'll be pruning my climbing roses to train them to get the most flowers. Training branches horizontally keeping a framework of a few strong branches. Apple and pear trees can be done now to encourage fruiting. It’s a good time for garden wildlife. Bird feeders are attracting lots currently. Cracking or melting the bird bath will bring lots in. The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is coming up at the end of the month. https://www.rspb.org.uk/getinvolved/activities/birdwatch/ ”

starts to set and turns white. Carefully lower your chopped candle into the centre, if it does not stay in place remove it and wait a bit longer. I'm going to play with adding some colours and an essential oil. As a greenhouse heater, use smaller jars and one block of fat into the jar. Place and light the candle in the greenhouse leaving the lid off (test if you need more than one). Place a pottery plant pot (don't use plastic) over the candle raised up on plant pot feet to allow air to circulate from underneath. The heat rises through the base hole which is now at the top.”

EXERCISE All Local countryside paths and Public Rights of Way remain open. You can exercise alone, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. Details of walks in the East Riding can be found at http://walkingtheriding.co.uk/ All East Riding Leisure Centres are now closed. However, during this latest lockdown, East Riding Leisure is reminding residents of its popular YouTube channel. Subscribers can Sam PH: “We are looking forward to starting view vlogs, short workouts and full workouts. to sow some flowers and vegetables, and East Riding Leisure release new full workouts chitting early potatoes. We will have an extra greenhouse this year so will be extending our every week, alongside their shorter version classes and vlogs, delivered by their own fully produce!” trained fitness instructors. These include 30 minute, 45 minute and 60 minute workouts, For those colder days when gardening is not possible Jane Denton has a recommendation: offering a mix of cardio, strength, well-being and classes for those less mobile. New “I recently joined the Hornsea Pebble Art group. Clive is full of good ideas and support. workouts premiere throughout the week, all delivered by fully trained instructors, and all It’s a great occupation for days that are no good for working outside, and keeps you away free of charge. More content is being added regularly, so keep checking the page for new from the ironing pile” classes and updates at: www.youtube.com/EastRidingLeisure Nerys Johnson also has some Members of East Riding Leisure can also still recommendations for indoor activities to get enjoy exclusive live workouts with instructors ahead in the garden: “I'm making candle holders from old sea sculpted bricks ready to during the lockdown. Every Friday, members go into the garden when the weather is better will receive links for the workouts for the following week, which will feature a mix of Les (See photo) Mills and more traditional classes to be “I'm also making 1-200-hour candles for heating the greenhouse or garden. I soak and enjoyed at home. Places for each session will be available on a first come, first served peel off the labels from nice coffee jars and basis, and participants will be able to join ten wash them thoroughly. I slowly and partially minutes before each workout. Sessions will melt two packs of vegetable 'lard' like Trek vary from Body Attack to Body Balance, and (75-70p each) don't use animal fat as it will will feature a range of activities from Zumba stink as you burn it as a candle! I melt it partially and then turn the heat off as to RPM, and many more besides. Full details are available at www.eastridingleisure.co.uk the heat from the melted fat will melt the rest. Leave it to cool enough so that you READING don't crack the glass, the glass jar must be East Riding Libraries will continue to offer completely dry. In the meantime, take a their 'Order and Collect' service - customers cheap candle and chop the bottom off with a sharp knife so that it sits below the rim of the can either phone their nearest library or order books online at library.eastriding.gov.uk, and jar, low enough to be able to put the jar lid then collect from their specified East Riding back on. When cool enough, carefully pour Library once available. the melted fat into the jar and leave until it

Hornsea WI update HORNSEA WI have been doing a meeting in a bag since May in place of their real-life meetings. The bags have been put together and delivered by the Hornsea WI committee to try and stay connected with members. Contents of the bags have included an activity each month plus a homemade piece of cake, newsletter and tea bag. For Christmas rather than bags the committee delivered stockings to members with their names on them. They contained a homemade individual Christmas cake, chocolates, tangerine, mini Christmas cracker, Christmas napkin, and newsletter

with Christmas puzzles. The January meeting in a bag had a theme of relaxation and included a piece of mango and lime cake, a hot chocolate cone, lavender bag and the newsletter. Aside from this there were also some mini samples of essential oils provided by Julie Sharp at Potion Apothecary. Alongside the meetings in a bag the group have also run a range of zoom sessions with speakers from all over the country. Julie was the January Zoom speaker and talked about the benefits of essential oils and the way the ladies could enjoy the samples.

Books can be returned to any East Riding Library during opening hours and will be quarantined for three days before being cleaned and returned to shelves. There is also an extensive online library available 24/7, of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and local, national and international newspapers which can all be downloaded free with your library card. To join the library online (it's free) or find out more about downloading items from the online library, visit eastridinglibraries.co.uk There are also free library book deliveries, from East Riding Libraries and the Tigers Trust, for those who are isolating. WATCH You can explore places all over the world as well as museums and galleries with virtual tours through Google Arts and Culture (https://artsandculture.google.com/ ) with an app also available. There is also a section for games including colouring, crosswords and more. Through the app you can use augmented and virtual reality to do various things from hanging a piece of artwork in your room to transforming food into art.

The BBC shows curriculum content on TV every weekday. Primary-school programming, including BBC Live Lessons and BBC Bitesize Daily runs from 9am to 12pm on CBBC and at least two hours of programming to support the GCSE curriculum runs on BBC Two. Although useful resources for parents and children anyone may find them interesting – a time to remember all the things you had forgotten from school!

The group hopes by delivering meetings in a bag and zoom meetings there is something for all members to look forward to whether online or not. Membership for the WI renews in April and new members are more than welcome. The group will deliver a meeting in a bag and zoom meetings once a month until they are permitted to meet again in person. When meeting in person is allowed the group meet at Hornsea Methodist Church on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. For more information contact them on the Hornsea WI Facebook page or by emailing hornseawi@eastyorkshirewi.org.uk RELAXING: The essential oil samples for the January meeting in a bag

email: editor@hornseacommunitynews.uk GENERAL East Riding Council have a range of online activities on their Active East Riding website: www.ActiveEastRiding.co.uk The website is full of ideas and suggestions for people of all ages during the lockdown period when many of the council’s facilities are closed and people cannot socialise as normal. Examples include: ● Learn how to draw cartoons ● Try out puzzles ● Explore East Riding Archives online, including the Photo Archives ● Enjoy virtual visits to over 80 exhibitions online ● Listen to podcasts from Beverley Art Gallery ● Listen to eAudiobooks ● Discover Sewerby Hall at home ● Choose from a range of activities for children and young people of all ages. Do send us your lockdown activity tips for the next edition: hornseacommunitynews@hotmail.com (below) ACTIVITY: Nerys Johnson is making candle holders from old sea sculpted bricks ready to go into the garden this summer while in lockdown

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PUZZLES Sudoku There is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box. Solution in next month’s edition.

Clues for this month’s quick crossword CLUES ACROSS 1. Seraglio (5) 4. Sweet (6) 7. Russian emperor (4) 10. Neck and neck (5,7) 11. Poke (4) 13. Feelers (8) 14. Caribbean republic (5) 17. Light boat (5) 19. What-d'you-call-it (11) 22. Scorn (8) 23. Nonsensical (8) 25. Ireland (7,4) 26. Come to a stop by heading into wind (3,2) 27. Scamp (5)

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28. High voice (8) 32. German composer (4) 33. Railway enthusiast (12) 34. Woman (4) 35. Dear (6) 36. Name of eight English kings (5) CLUES DOWN 1. Retain (4) 2. Wander (4) 3. City in northern Italy (5) 4. Hackneyed (11) 5. Enormous (8) 6. Wash lightly (5) 8. Restraint garment (12)

9. Spokes (5) 12. -------- reaction (8) 15. Spirit, soul (6) 16. Approved (12) 18. Ready (8) 20. In a way that is lacking in charm (11) 21. Move very fast (6) 24. Composer of songs of praise (8) 27. Afghan capital (5) 28. Relinquish (5) 29. Point of a saw (5) 30. Daze (4) 31. Wear by rubbing (4)

1) Who at the age of 17 years and 75 days became England’s youngest football player in 2006? 36 days younger than Wayne Rooney and is still playing regularly in the premiership. 2) Sharing its name with a county, what is the only Cape to be located on the English Coast? 3) Barbara Castle Way is a street in which Lancashire Town to honour the former transport secretary? 4) Which actress is playing the part of Diana in the Crown currently being shown on Netflix? 5) In what year was the hit film Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John released? 6) How many English counties share a border with Scotland? 7) Sydney is the capital of which Australian State? 8) How many years of marriage did The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrate on 19th November 2020? 9) Who has replaced Graham Norton on his Saturday morning radio slot? 10) Who plays the parts of Gavin and Stacey in the classic comedy of that name? Answers to Stuart’s Quiz are over the page on page 28

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Local flashback to Christmas 2020 Leven Lites carol singing raises festive spirits Living Well deliver Christmas and funds for the foodbank By Betty Lusby cheer to clients ONE of the aspects of the Living Well Project, apart from the Telephone Support Network, is to encourage people to live a more active life by socialising. So joining with others to share a monthly meal has been a highlight for both clients and volunteers alike. In January and February last year we were able to hold lunches, but then came the lockdown and all activities ceased. It has been customary at the Christmas lunch, held on the last Wednesday in November, for Father Christmas and his helpers to come along and distribute cards and presents to our clients, all organised and paid for by the wonderful Hornsea Lions. Alas Covid-19 put pay to that, but, not to be daunted by the situation the Lions went ahead with the cards and presents. Then the week before Christmas a small team from Living Well went out to distribute them in Hornsea as well as the wilds of the East Riding. The Living Well team derived much pleasure handing out these gifts and would have loved to stop and chat a little longer with clients but with a lot of deliveries to make we needed to finish the job. Subsequent telephone conversations with our

clients have shown us how much these gifts were appreciated. They also appreciated the hot Christmas meals distributed by the Hornsea Crisis Support team. This combined team working has helped to spread a little happiness in what could have been a not very Merry Christmas for our lonely and isolated clients. We even had our own Living Well Angel who volunteered to telephone several particularly vulnerable clients on Christmas Day to help brighten up their day. As soon as the situation allows us we will resume other activities but for the present there will be more people requiring some form of support so it is vital we keep up with the telephone calls. If anyone would like a weekly call to help with isolation and loneliness please leave a message on our answer phone 01964 536544. Our telephone sessions run every Monday afternoon 1pm-3pm and every Friday morning 10am 12noon. If you need someone to talk to then we are here to listen. Likewise if you feel you are a good listener and would be a valuable member of our team, please leave a message and we will be in contact with you.

IF LEVEN Lites had been able to stage a Panto in 2020 it would have been number 14! But of course no live performances in the year of COVID - oh no there weren’t. However that did not stop Heather Raw from arranging something to mark the festive season. Heather usually writes the Panto, produces, directs, does the choreography and has been known to take a starring role and often a cameo appearance - she is a woman of many talents. She also ropes in her husband to do the stage management, and other family members to work behind

the scenes - even her granddaughters now appear on stage. A message went out to all Leven Lites members to ask who would like to sing carols in Leven. Six answered the call which was just the right number in the circumstances. On a fine but chilly night the six hardy soles sang a selection of carols on various street corners - socially distanced of course. And thanks to the generous residents £200 was collected which was donated to the East Riding Foodbank. Let’s hope that 2021 will see us all happy and healthy again.

Harriers festive running challenge helps local families HORNSEA Harriers used a festive running challenge to help families in the town at Christmas. The running club organised the “12ks of Christmas” challenge to cover the distance during the festive season while doing some good for the town. Harriers signed up to run 12k their way, either in one run each week or by covering the distance with multiple runs each week throughout December. This was to help to maintain their motivation to run during the coldest months and dark nights. To take part, Harriers agreed to donate some presents, festive treats and food to Hornsea Crisis Support to help families who have been hit hard by the pandemic, including those who have lost their jobs, and to bring some festive cheer to older members of our community who may have been facing Christmas on their own. Harrier Sam Middleton Frankton handed over the donations to Rev Tina Minett Stevens after fellow club members packed her car boot with donations at the last Thursday night club run before Christmas. Club Chairman Craig Waites said: “We

had a lot of fun doing the challenge, getting in the Christmas spirit by dressing up in festive outfits to run our 12ks. “But there was a serious message too because we wanted to help people living in our town who are finding life really tough right now. “Our club has flourished, despite the pandemic, and we’ve supported each other through lockdowns and we’re continuing to do that while the town remains in Tier 3. “But Christmas is a time of giving and we wanted to reach out as a club to people in our town who were facing a tough time. We hope it made a difference.” Pic 1. DONATED: Rev Tina Minett Stevens receives donations from Hornsea Harriers on behalf of Hornsea Crisis Support

Pic 2. FESTIVE: Some of the Hornsea Harriers feeling festive Pic 3. CHRISTMASSY: Hornsea Harriers festive running challenge

Father Christmas delivers joy to Hornsea pensioner BELLS HOME CARE CHRISTMAS GESTURE BELLS Home Care Limited on Cliff Road in Hornsea over the Christmas season worked with The Breakfast Club to provide a hot lunch for people living on their own. Christmas cakes and other items were given to clients by their carers as restrictions meant that Christmas bingo sessions, party afternoons and coffee mornings for the clients could not be held.

By Stuart Kemp MARY Wooler has lived in The Levels for the last 12 years and is visited most days by her best friend Marie Kaye. Under usual circumstances they go out together and often have Sunday lunch in the Rose and Crown opposite The Levels. During the first lockdown landlords Darren and Ricky offered to deliver them a Sunday Lunch which they have continued to do every Sunday since then. When Daren and Ricky told them they were doing a

Christmas Day dinner they quickly ordered. When Christmas day came there was a tap on the window and Darren was dressed as Father Christmas singing Ho Ho Ho and with assistant manager Phil dressed as an elf. Mary and Marie said it was probably one of the best days they have ever had as Daren and Phil gave them a wonderful three course Christmas dinner with mince pies, chocolates, a present and crackers.

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As our last edition came out just before Christmas we bring you a look back at some of the magical things that happened locally over Christmas itself. Please note at this time we were in Tier 3 as opposed to a lockdown so some pictures and stories were relevant to the rules in place at the time.

Hornsea Foundation bring Santa to town THE HORNSEA Foundation brought Santa, his elf and Rudolf around the town on December 19. Hornsea Radio accompanied them with live route information. The sleigh was updated by Hornsea Men in Sheds volunteers Brian Amherst and ‘Curly’ Sue. They repaired the lights and painted some of the sides

and put new display letters on as well as making a new step for Santa to get into the sleigh. Santa also delivered a large hamper to prize winner Amy Louise Jackson and met with Beth Fisher and her daughter Lillie who won a visit from Santa and a hamper from A Spoonful of Sugar donated by Hornsea Mortgage Brokers.

Brandesburton festive walk and wave BRANDESBURTON residents received a visit from Mr and Mrs Christmas and their helpers on Christmas Eve. Louise Newton and Andy Martin from Brandesburton dressed up to do a Christmas eve walk and wave. The friends did a weekly walk and wave around the village for 12 weeks of the initial lockdown to make villagers smile and lift spirits.

Louise’s daughter Mika-Lee also joined them as one of their elves. Louise said: “It was very cold but there was a great turn out!” FESTIVE FUN: Andy, Louise and Mika-Lee lift Brandesburton village spirits with festive walk and wave (image by Tim at Secret Worlds Photography)

Over 300 local people provided with Christmas lunch HORNSEA Crisis Support provided ingredients or meals for over 300 local people this Christmas. The group has been able to do this thanks for funding from a National Lottery community grant. Those who were alone or unable to cook a Christmas lunch were provided with a frozen Christmas lunch which could be oven or microwave cooked as well as either trifle or Christmas pudding. The group have also been able to provide funding to the Hornsea Pantry which support families in the town all year. The Hornsea Pantry has seen an increase in users over the last year, many as a result of the impact of Covid. The group have been able to fund Christmas lunch ingredients for these families. Aside from the meal, bags of happiness were delivered along with these. These included a gift, Christmas cake and other treats along with a Christmas card from Hornsea Community Primary School children and some puzzles and a little poem and wooden figurine doll hand painted by volunteer Rosie Bullard. The bags were made possible with donations from the community. The community also donated items for the families supported by Hornsea Pantry including boxes of mince pies, biscuits and crackers. There was also a huge amount of new Christmas gift items donated for children from clothing to toys and selection boxes. The donations

to Hornsea Pantry alone amounted to over two large carloads. A spokesperson for Hornsea Crisis Support said: “a huge thank you to the community for the support and donations both from individuals, local groups and businesses. A special thank you too to the many volunteers that made this happen from the wrappers, packers, delivery team and those who manned the phone lines. Also thanks to Nic from East Coast Tackle, Hornsea Rotary Club, Mappleton Post Office Tearoom, Hornsea Welcome Centre, Emma and Kimmy from East Riding Council, and Hornsea Inshore Rescue for all the support with this project.”

Pic 1. READY: Some of the Hornsea Crisis Support volunteers with the bags of happiness ahead of the Christmas distribution Pic 2. WRAPPING: Some of the many volunteers who gave up their time to wrap the gifts on the run up to Christmas

Pic 3. DONATED: One of the two car loads of donations from the community which went to Hornsea Pantry for families in need at Christmas Pic 4a & 4b. DELIVERED: Hornsea Inshore Rescue volunteers who helped Crisis Support volunteers deliver the Christmas lunches and bags to those isolated at Christmas

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The last of their kind THREE successive lockdowns have destroyed countless livelihoods, enterprises and businesses, yet one sector has profited enormously from adverse circumstances: the dog breeders. During 2020, factors like working from home, loneliness and a need for family bonding led to a massive increase in the acquisition of puppies. Reputable breeders (and, alas, puppy-farmers) seized the opportunity to meet a need, whilst ramping up prices to double or even treble their pre-pandemic levels: the simple economics of supply and demand. Out with the old... In 2020, Britain’s six most popular pedigree breeds were: Labrador, French Bulldog, Cocker spaniel, Pug, English Springer spaniel and Bulldog. (The list excludes hybrids such as Labradoodles, Cockapoos, Springadors, Poodlingtons, Jackahuahuas and any other something-poo combination.) Everyone wanted small, cute, and preferably non-shedding pets, money no object. (£10,000 for a bulldog, £3,500 for a spaniel, £1,500 for a Labradoodle, anyone?) But what of the older, classic British breeds? Already struggling, they became unfashionable, overlooked, and critically endangered. In 2020, 5,642 Labrador

puppies were registered by the Kennel Club, along with 5,539 French bulldogs. From the rare breeds list, the figures were: Dandie Dinmont, 5; Glen of Imaal terrier, 7, and Bloodhound, 14. Sadly, very few people would recognise any of them in photographs, let alone in the flesh. Fighting back Paul Keevil of the Kennel Club Endangered Species Committee, is doing his best to raise awareness, but says that the plight of rare breeds has been worsened by lockdown, describing efforts to regenerate breeding-programmes ‘a logistical nightmare.’ Quite apart from the minimal breeding-pool and its attendant inbreeding dangers, how, given ongoing travel restrictions, would a breeder transport a stud-dog to a bitch, (bearing in mind that two matings are the norm.)? And following a successful outcome, how could prospective owners be properly vetted via Zoom? Viewing the dam, sire and puppies would be hit-and-miss, let alone the logistics of collecting a new puppy. Not good if your onheat Skye terrier bitch is on Benbecula and her potential mate in Birmingham. Endangered breeds are facing a multiple whammy..

by Karen Whitchurch Hope on the horizon 2015 saw the launch of the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition (now including Wales and Scotland) and culminating at Crufts. This marvellous initiative sought to raise awareness and promote the survival of endangered breeds. Let’s hope it will soon make a successful comeback. (Please refer to the KC website.) The names of dying breeds are wonderfully evocative of their origins: The Glen of Imaal terrier. Doesn’t that speak of peaty burns and heathery highlands? The Lancashire Heeler, trotting on short, determined legs across the moorland. The Clumber spaniel, plodding through the Nottinghamshire undergrowth. The Sealyham terrier, tenacious protector of the Welsh valleys...how sad if we should lose them all. Paddy, my long-ago Kerry Blue terrier would nowadays be considered one of a lost tribe, and I’m old enough to remember the Otterhound, Sealyham, Gordon setter, Welsh springer and smooth-haired fox terrier... all modern rarities. How many people today have actually seen a Bloodhound? I’ll never forget the wonderful sight of a pair tracking in water, nor their full-throated Baskerville baying. Some might ask why I’m so concerned about the loss of once-loved breeds, after

all, we still have dogs, don’t we? We’re not talking about the extinction of an entire species, merely the demise of some, and surely that’s a minor regret in the scheme of things? Oxen and cart horses are redundant in modern times, and sadly the same goes for many dogs whose original purpose has been lost. Working practices alter, society evolves, fashions and preferences change, life moves on. Yet the disappearance of each unique creature represents a small but significant loss, another thread unravelled from Nature’s pattern. And once they’re gone, they’re not coming back. Dogs/puppies/owners, we can’t wait to welcome you back! Let’s hope it’s not too far away. And in the meantime, we’re online for any canine queries. Please visit us at: www.hornseadogowners.co.uk https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk The 10 most endangered breeds: 1/ Dandie Dinmont 2/ Bloodhound 3/ Smooth-coated Collie 4/ Sealyham 5/ Skye terrier 6/ Norwich terrier 7/ Clumber Spaniel 8/ English Setter 9/ Lancashire Heeler 10/ Smooth-haired Fox-terrier

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Remembering Don Paget 30/03/1922 to 26/11/2020 Don was born in Southgate gardens Hornsea in 1922 and was the younger twin and one of four boys. He grew up and went to school in Hornsea. They were a close family unit until separated by the war. Don’s eldest brother Jack was in the RAF and was tragically shot down and died in Norway in 1942. When Don left school, he had a number of short-term jobs until aged 20 when he was called up and joined the RAF. He trained as a gunner to work on Bofor anti-aircraft guns, and in 1944 he was sent to India with his RAF regiment, Field squadron 2941. The squadron later went to Malaysia to look after Japanese prisoners of war. At the end of the War he returned to Hornsea to work on house building, and then later he went to Devon to work in a Christian conference centre called Lee Abbey, and then he went to work in Bermuda and America. In 1968, after the death of his father, Don returned to Hornsea to look after his mother. He worked for the council maintaining the parks until he retired but also looking after his mother for 22 years, until she died. The most important thing in his life was his love for Jesus. He was working in the south of England in the 1950’s and was not able to go home one Christmas. The local minister invited Don to his home and chatted to him and showed him the book he was reading about Jesus called the Transforming Friendship. Don started his transforming friendship back in the 1950’s and this friendship with Jesus has been so important to him over the subsequent years. It was the thing that motivated and comforted him through his life, in both the happy times and more challenging times. Don was always keen to chat away to people and offer help whenever he was able. He was well known and well liked in Hornsea. In the later years of his life, he was very grateful for the faithfulness of his local Hornsea friends who would visit and take him out, and he never wanted to miss a planned coffee morning to have a good chat with his friends. He was a regular member of St Nicholas’s Church and will be missed by his family and many friends especially locally in Hornsea.

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Fibromyalgia By Graham Janes WHAT IS IT? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that unfortunately affects more women than men. It is renowned for causing extensive pain in multiple muscles and joints in your body. Not only will we suffer this pain, it’s very common to encounter other problems such as: ● lack of sleep ● fatigue ● mood issues including anxiety and depression ● memory problems ● tension headaches ● jaw disorders (Temporomandibular) ● pelvic floor dysfunction ● IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) ● dry eyes and changes in vision ● heart palpitations ● spacial disorientation The symptoms can either begin slowly and build over a period of time or from being involved in a physical trauma, infection, surgery or after a considerable amount of recent or underlying mental and/or emotional stress. What is clear is that those suffering must explore and address any mental or psychological issues that may have happened in childhood or through their teenage years.

It is believed that there are a total of 18 trigger points, forming 9 pairs, that, when pressed, can be very painful and indicate Fibromyalgia. There is still much debate within the medical profession with some doctors believing that it is only diagnosed when no other condition can be found. WHAT IS THE FRAMEWORK OF FIBROMYALGIA? The fascia that surrounds our muscles provides a route for our blood vessels and nerves but is fundamental when working out the amount of stretch or contraction we have in our muscles. If we have Fibromyalgia, our fascia will be tense forcing it to compress the fibres, blood vessels and nerve tissue

within our muscles. It is this continual tension in our muscles that causes an excessive amount of strain on our tendons and muscles which leads to inflammation. As the chronic inflammation continues it will cause calcium deposits to form in our muscles and tendons resulting in secondary changes in our Central Nervous System. HOW CAN IT BE TREATED? ● Physical Therapy – although it’s not a cure, a significant amount of relief can be gained through reducing the muscle tension and freeing of ‘knots’ during a sports massage, acupuncture and joint mobilisation. Sessions will also include motivational and condition management techniques accompanied by a bespoke exercise plan. ● Psychological and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – many doctors believe that counselling can be very beneficial. As mentioned above, it is proven that many sufferers of Fibromyalgia have an underlying mental or emotional stress issue(s) which when addressed, reduce the pain and in some cases, can eradicate the condition. ● Medication – analgesics, antidepressants and antiseizure drugs can all be used to help reduce (muscular and nerve) pain, stiffness, fatigue, lack of sleep. Expert and in-depth advice should be sought from your GP.

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FACTS AND TIPS: ● You will be more likely to develop Fibromyalgia if you have a family member who is already suffering from this condition ● Many cases of Fibromyalgia have been linked to PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) ● Links have been made with sufferers and a lack of Vitamin D ● If you get overly anxious or tend to be neurotic, you are at a higher risk of suffering this condition ● Certain illnesses can aggravate or trigger the symptoms of Fibromyalgia ● If you suffer from a rheumatic disease (Osteo, Rheumatoid or Infectious Arthritis, Gout etc) there is a higher risk of getting this condition ● To successfully treat Fibromyalgia, underlying psychological issues need to be addressed At the time of submission, we have just entered lockdown #3 which will test us all again in one way, shape or form but I’m sure we will see the end of this by playing our part and doing what needs to be done. Please make sure you all keep well and look out for others that may need help. While the clinic is closed please feel free to get hold of me via phone, email, Messenger or WhatsApp if you need some advice. Thanks and stay safe.

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Hornsea & District Walking Club – National Holidays WITH NO immediate end in sight to COVID-19, the monthly Walks Report will continue to feature favourite walks from years past. This month the theme is the Club Walking breaks arranged in conjunction with National Holidays. This tour operator had provided popular budget holidays for Yorkshire folk for many years. The company evolved from East Yorkshire Travel (EYT), a subsidiary of the East Yorkshire bus company (EYMS). EYT was sold off in 1997 and, renamed National Holidays, it became part of the Wallace Arnold Group. This in turn merged with Shearings Holidays in 2005. So it was sad to see the collapse of Shearings and its associated businesses in 2020, an early casualty of the Coronavirus Pandemic. However the brand names live on, under new ownerships, although the ongoing pandemic has prevented any restarting of such holidays. Hornsea District Walking Club has enjoyed several walking holidays based around National Holidays coach tours, and nonwalkers in our party could enjoy the full tour itinerary. Our holidays have been to the Isle of Wight (2013), Melrose and the Scottish Borders (2014), Llandudno and North Wales (2015), WestonSuper-Mare and Cheddar Gorge (2016), Douglas, Isle of Man (2018), and Tenby, Pembrokeshire (2019). Arnold Underwood describes the trip to the Scottish Borders in 2014, an area he had long-wished to visit. "The Club selected a 5day break based in Melrose. After picking up the 24 in our party in Leven and Hull, the coach did its remaining routine pick-ups before heading north for a two-hour stop in Newcastle. We then continued north, with a brief stop at Carter Bar on the England/Scotland border, to the historic town of Melrose on the banks of the River Tweed. From our base at The Waverley Hotel we did two excellent walks. The first took us alongside the river into Melrose, past the ruins of Melrose Abbey and on to Newstead. Here we started to climb away from the river towards the Eildon Hills. These comprise three separate peaks involving a bit of hill climbing rewarded with great views over Melrose. Our route followed parts of the St. Cuthberts’ Way which links the Abbey at Melrose with that on Holy Island. After conquering the summits it was all downhill back into Melrose to complete an enjoyable 9 mile walk. On day two all of us took advantage of the coach excursion to Edinburgh. There some visited the Royal Botanic Gardens and others climbed to Arthur's Seat for panoramic views over the city, in glorious weather. The following day, with the weather not so good, the intrepid walkers set off from the hotel through the village of

Darnick. After climbing through woodland in Rhymer's Glen, with a glimpse of red squirrels for some, we crossed boggy moorland then descended past Cauldshields Loch to the bank of the River Tweed. Here we found a great place for our lunch stop with views of Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. The House is one of Scotland’s prime tourist attractions. From there we followed river bank under the road and rail bridges at Tweedbank, back to or hotel. Our homeward journey on Friday took us by the stunning Northumberland coastline with stops at Bamburgh (for the Castle) and Seahouses (for kippers). A great value holiday which enabled the walkers to explore new ground ." Stuart Kemp's favourite was that to Llandudno in 2015, where we were blessed with some gorgeous weather. "After an early start in Leven our coach collected more holidaymakers in Hull and West Yorkshire before heading into Wales for a two-hour break in Llangollen. The town sits astride the River Dee and is home to the Llangollen Canal with its famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and the Llangollen Railway standard-gauge Heritage line. Two hours soon passed and we travelled on to Llandudno arriving at our hotel, The County, in the late afternoon. Tuesday's holiday excursion was to Betws-y-Coed and the National Slate Museum at Llanberis. Fourteen walkers left the coach at Betws-y-Coed for a walk led by Susie Watson past the beautiful church of St Mary's up to the hidden lake, Llyn Elsi. We walked around this beautiful lake past old quarry workings and arrived at the Llyn Elsi Memorial where we stopped to enjoy the views across Snowdonia. We returned to Betws-y-Coed via Sarn Helen Roman Road, Miner's Bridge and the riverside path by the Afon Llugwy. After visiting a tearoom some walkers used the local bus service to return to Llandudno whilst the remainder caught the train back along the Conwy Valley. Llandudno is overlooked by the Great Orme, a spectacular limestone outcrop and country park. The summit can be reached from the town via cable car, tram, bus, or on foot. On Wednesday most of the Club members took advantage of the glorious sunny weather to walk to the top. They were rewarded by magnificent views across the bay before making their way to the historic St Tudno's Church. At the summit, the Great Orme Visitor Centre provided information about the wildlife and history of the area. After meeting for lunch with others who had 'climbed' the Orme by cable car, the walkers continued around the top with stunning views across the Conwy Estuary. We glimpsed the wild Kashmir goats, descended from those

given by Queen Victoria to Lord Mostyn. Heading back down was steep in places with zigzag paths and steep steps, but relieved by an ice-cream stop half-way. (The goats made headline news in 2020 when they ventured down into the deserted town centre during lockdown). On Thursday, most of our party enjoyed a coach tour to Caernarfon, Llanfair PG and Conwy, and then on Friday we headed home, but with a three hour stop at the historic city of Chester. Once again National Holidays had provided a wonderful week with a splendid itinerary (and good weather!)" Finally for Joyce Davidson, the trip to the Isle of Man in 2018 was the holiday that stood out for her. "Sixteen members and guests were picked up by coach in Leven for the onward journey to Heysham to catch the afternoon ferry, the Ben-my-Chree, to Douglas, Isle of Man. Fortunately for the time of year, we enjoyed a very sunny and calm 4-hour crossing. Our hotel was the Chesterton, located on the promenade in Douglas and very convenient for local sightseeing. It was also an excellent transport hub to get to all parts of the island. For our first day’s walking we travelled as far as Laxey with the coach from where Arnold led a linear walk back to Douglas. Laxey is the location of the famous Laxey Wheel or to give it its correct name, Lady Isabella. Before beginning our walk we were able to use our National Trust cards to tour the wheel and take in the panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world and was built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines. The walkers set off from Laxey down via Glen Roy and up to Windy Corner (and it was!) where we crossed the Isle of Man TT track. We then proceeded across rough moorland around Slieau Ree before passing through Ballamenagh and Abbeylands to reach Douglas having walked about 10 miles. Our second day was probably the highlight of the holiday for us all. We just had to ride on the Isle of Man Steam Railway which runs from Douglas to towns in the south of the island. The group split into two, with some riding the whole line down to Port Erin for a more leisurely touristy day out. The walkers alighted at Port St Mary, to walk part of the coastal path to Port Erin, 7½ miles of some of Britain’s best coastal scenery. Leaving the fishing village of Port St Mary we were soon walking past the geological formation of the Chasms and on towards Spanish Head. The walking here is magnificent with views over to the Calf of Man, a small island separated by the picturesque Calf Sound. We soon

reached the visitor centre from where we continued along the beautiful coastal path to Port Erin. After refreshments we joined the steam train for the one-hour journey back to Douglas. For the final day of walking we took a service bus from Douglas to Peel so that we could walk back to Douglas along the 'Peel Line' Heritage Trail. Before setting off along the Trail we visited Peel Castle, and the Café and Information Centre. The Trail started from the House of Manannan and took us past the traditional curing houses of the famous Manx Kippers. Continuing along the former railway, we reached St John's, where we visited Tynwald, the oldest continuous parliament in the world. The weather was overcast and drizzly so we missed out on some of the views, but to make up for this there was plenty of interest along the Trail with information boards, the remains of old machinery, and the rivers Neb, Greeba, Dhoo and Glass for company. (The River Dhoo converges with the River Glass on the outskirts of Douglas). After Crosby and Union Mills we arrived in Douglas, passing the start point of the TT Races, to reach the Marina and walked along the seafront back to our hotel. Those not walking enjoyed the day trips to places the walkers didn’t have time to see, such as Castletown in the south and Ramsay in the north. In Douglas there was also the opportunity to ride on the famous seafront horsedrawn tram. All in all a great few days away and definitely a destination to return to." Back to the present and before January 6th, various Club Members in their small groups had been walking on the Yorkshire Wolds from Fridaythorpe and North Newbald, Flamborough Headland, more locally from Leven towards the River Hull, and from Hornsea towards Rolston and Goxhill. The latest lockdown is greatly restricting walking opportunities and it seems that local walks in ones and twos will become the norm for the foreseeable future.

All photographs taken by Arnold Underwood 1. Taking a break on the Eildon Hills above Melrose, Scottish Borders (2014) 2. Walkers waiting to board their National Holidays coach at the Waverley Hotel, Melrose (2014) 3. Llyn Elsi - the hidden lake above Betws-y-Coed (2015) 4. Walkers descending the Great Orme towards Llandudno (2015) 5. The Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man (2018) 6. Our steam train waiting to depart for Port Erin, Douglas, Isle of Man (2018)

February 2021

Hornsea RUFC Annual Review 2020 – A Forgettable and Unforgettable Year!

Coronavirus spreading across the world and now rampant in Britain, on March 16 we were contacted by the RFU to inform us that all rugby activity both professional and the community game was suspended until further notice, the lads were having their best season results wise for a good few years. Chairman Nick O’Mahony sensationally had to write to the membership informing them of this and stated the last time a season had been suspended was back in 1939 when our President at the time, Mr H.E Jackson, had to inform the membership, due to the outbreak of WW2 rugby activity was suspended. The Hollis Trustees sadly had to lock the gates, it really was a surreal time. We went into a national lockdown on March 24 and decided with no physical rugby to play or watch we needed to try Nobody knew what 2020 had in store for and keep up spirits and keep the club us as it started quietly in January. Our name in the public eye. We decided to first fixture of the year was a friendly post a daily photo of something to do with against local rivals and Yorkshire Four the club on our social media outlets, this side, Hessle, without a league game we grew arms and legs and continued for the wanted to test ourselves to see how we 50 days of lockdown! would compete at this level. A fantastic The daily photo started off with team performance saw the lads earn a superb photos of the men’s, ladies and mini 15-17 away win thanks to a last minute junior sections from the last year or so Gareth Laycock try. January 18 was our then pictures and newspaper clippings first league game of the year, we were top were coming in thick and fast. We posted of the table and travelled to Driffield who pictures from the 1960’s - 1990’s with were second for a top of the table clash. A Vice President’s and former players in great effort saw us come up just short their hay days it was great to see. We then narrowly being defeated by 17 points to had an idea for club greats and stalwarts 14 which led to Driffield replacing us at to write a few words of their time and the top. memories at the club. Following me being February 1 saw us have a friendly and entrusted with the clubs archive collection, an Andy Finch hat trick saw us snatch an a proud day for me, as these were passed away win at Hullensians against their 2nd on to me by the great Rodney Robinson, XV to get us back to winning ways. The we were able to delve further back, in fact, lads had to wait a fortnight until their next right to our start up. We found, and posted game, but they more than made up for it, pictures of our very first team photo in playing Hullensians 2nd XV again, this 1924, and subsequent team photos of the time in the league and at the Hollis. We late 20’s -50’s. We published annual played Hullensians off the park winning 65 committee meeting minutes from our early – 0 completing the league double over days, which really were a fascinating read, them. With no game on the 21st and then and we learned more about club members the game scheduled for the 28th away at from the early days who had been Goole being called off for a waterlogged prominent in the formation of our club. pitch February ended with two wins out of Assisted by Edwina Crook, my mum, we two. Off the field the club had successfully were able to put together articles featuring got their sponsor advertising boards back our first President, Joseph Dalton White, up and running and 13 local companies the clubs first captain, Frederick signed up and bought one (Ideal Building Liversedge, the founder of our home, John Systems, Frontier Modular, Car Body and Hollis and many other famous names in Paint Centre Beverley, ResQ, Hedon our colourful past. Insurance, Barry Clark Heating and May usually sees our annual club dinner Plumbing, Alan Wood and Partners, / awards night, due to the Pandemic the Pneumatic Engineering, Great Newsome meal became a table for one and the Brewery, AM Skip Hire, Quick & Clarke awards were announced on a live feed on Estate Agents, Burstalls Solicitors Hull, Facebook. Winners were: Player of the Lloyd Dowson Accountants, Calo Ltd and year Phil Walker, Young player of the year Hedon Insurance Commercial). James Hill, Players player of the year Rory March was the month when the world Johnson, Most improved player of the year turned upside down. At the beginning of Dan Cook, Leading try scorer of the year the month it was business as usual with Liam Tudor Bateman, Captain’s Rose Bowl the lads again winning on the road, this Gareth Laycock and embarrassingly I was time a powerful 44 points to 5 win at instructed by the committee to award Beverley 2nd XV on March 8, gaining myself the Clubman of the year award! By another league double (the perfect present the end of May the Government for our Chairman Nick O’Mahony on his announced that you could now start to 50th birthday weekend!). We were now train for rugby again, but only with fourth in the table due to called off games members of your family, so we featured an in February, but with games in hand we article on the Clappison’s who were would go top if we won them. We had our virtually able to field a side on their own first briefing from the RFU regarding with former players! Coronavirus week commencing March 10 Many club members were doing their bit but rugby was still going ahead, and next and volunteering in the community and up for us was a trip to our local rivals BP. others were raising money for charity. A fascinating good to watch local derby On June 16 we were announced we had saw Hornsea take the spoils winning 17 – been accepted to rejoin the Yorkshire 14 which also saw us complete the league leagues, we were back in Yorkshire Four double over our neighbours. The win took for the season ahead after three hard us up to third place in the league table, years of rebuilding in the Merit League. still with games in hand over Marist and Huge credit should be given to the current Driffield, so it was still in our hands if we crop of players who had committed to the were to win the league. However, due to cause and put us in the position to return

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Tel: 07791 208415 and be ready for Yorkshire league rugby again, notably our captain Gareth Laycock, who had now become the equal longest serving captain in the clubs history, our senior players, coaching duo Steve Arnott and Jonty Ashton and club committee. July saw pre season training start, socially distanced in small groups. The lads were just thrilled to be back together and getting their rugby fix again. Throughout the next couple of months we were regularly getting 30 players at our sessions and it was great to see some old and new faces. July 26 saw us have a summer clean up day at the Hollis, it was great to see was how many people came to help. We got lots done, notably we brushed and painted the spectator barriers, weeded prepped and painted the stand, fitted new sponsor boards, fitted new floodlights and prepped the rugby posts ready for painting. Shortly after this the mini junior section carried out a full tidy up and refurb of the storage container, so our facilities were looking in tip top condition, we were ready to go. August saw training carry on with good numbers, sadly the annual kayak regatta, which had been a hit in recent years, was obviously cancelled. September saw more interesting articles from our past published on our social media outlets and also sent to the membership, who I believe were now thoroughly enjoying their daily club briefings! Thanks to Paul Sharp, Gareth Laycock, Matt Jenkinson, Andy Finch, Nick O’Mahony and Hornsea Golf Club we were able to hold our Annual Golf AM AM, our organisers did the club proud as ever and 24 teams took part in pretty atrocious conditions, the event brought in a sizeable contribution to our finances. October was a relatively quiet month, we learnt more about the clubs past with more newspaper articles and photographs being published. November brought about some fantastic aerial shots of the Hollis Recreation Ground, taken by one of our former players and Vice President’s, Rich Dee. Remembrance Day allowed us to remember those who had served in the forces and had given the ultimate sacrifice, and through our delving into the past we’ve currently found out about four former players who died serving during WW2, Howard Yorke Torr, Jack Ernest Paget, Arthur Lionel Lax and Arthur Vernon Baker, a plaque is going to be positioned in the clubhouse with these four hero’s names. The Autumn Internationals started in empty stadiums, the RFU asked member clubs to send in a shirt so they could be placed in the Twickenham stands to provide colour and show clubs support to the national team. Our club shirt was duly sent in and it was seen live on TV during every England game as it was right next to where the artist who sang the National Anthem stood! December was the time for the Grand Advent Draw, an idea we had to help raise club funds, and as ever was splendidly supported, both by the local business community for providing 25 prizes and by the Hornsea RUFC family and local community for buying tickets. Sadly during the month, again our Chairman Nick O’Mahony had to tell the membership of another club event that wouldn’t be happening. Nick, along with the rest of the committee, agreed that our annual Boxing Day fixture, one of our best known and best supported days, would be cancelled, again something that hadn’t happened for decades. Although 2020 was a difficult year to

email: editor@hornseacommunitynews.uk say the least, with many of the HRUFC family being affected both directly and indirectly by the pandemic, the club has managed to move forward and is in a really good place for when some normality returns and we can get back to doing what we do best…….being a proud, traditional, local grassroots rugby union club. A huge thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, Vice President’s and players for doing what you do, as you all make Hornsea Rugby Union Club what it is. A final thank you, from all at the club, to the Trustees of the Hollis Recreation Ground, our home, for keeping everything ticking over in this troubled year and ensuring we will all still have a fantastic home when normality and rugby returns.

Mini / Junior Section 2020 Annual Review A Year In Rugby, A Year of Change By Scott Morley HHRUFC Chairman

Chairman Paul Drury and fellow coaches Dale, Chris and Mark alongside Laura Buckley and Vic Baines from the HRUFC Ladies Section. During training sessions, we saw numbers grow by 35 children with subscriptions increasing and all coaching staff DBS checked and RFU compliant. We also had visits from Gaz Laycock HRUFC current 1st team captain and Jim who demonstrated the art of the tackle broken down and also at full speed. With confidence and numbers growing the section was ready to enter into full competition with other clubs just as the COVID pandemic increased. It was with heavy hearts we made the collective decision to suspend training until the new year and now wait with hope that the situation will improve to allow training to commence again soon. Pic 1. ACTION: Hornsea captain Gareth Laycock in action against BP (By Carl Wiles Photography) Pic 2. TWICKENHAM: Hornsea shirt at Twickenham Pic 3. GROUND: Drone shot by Richard Dee of Hollis Recreation Ground

After six years Andy Keyworth decided to Pic 4. PAINTED: Tidy up weekend step down as chairman and focus on the painting of barriers junior section. His legacy supported by Amanda is a club with a fantastic family Pic 5. TEAM: This seasons men’s side friendly and fun environment within which our children continue to grow in self-belief. 1 As well as coaching the junior section Andy volunteered to continue as safeguarding officer, a role that would be tested as the COVID 19 pandemic took hold of the UK. With the support of long serving coaches Pete Woolsey, former HRUFC first team captain Matt Havler, former HRUFC player Paul Dobson and Scott Morley who took over from Andy as Chairman of the Mini and Junior section, a plan was formed to further develop the club and widen the catchment area to attract more players. Following discussion with other local 2 clubs Withernsea and BP an alliance was formed to create the Hornsea and Holderness Mini and Junior Rugby Football Club with Hornsea as the lead club and central hub. Preparations were made in readiness to restart training as soon as the lock down finished with the launch of a new combined logo for the mini and junior section to recognise the new alliance. As the lock down ended the M&J section restarted with strict COVID controls in place to ensure maximum safety for the children, coaching staff and 3 wider families. With a combined focus on fitness led by Pete Woolsey and enhanced ball control and position play led by Matt Havler the new season commenced. After a complete re-organisation of the club kit and storage facility with investment from the main club on new balls and additional safety equipment, the 4 M&J section were ready to move into RFU level D allowing full contact training and enhanced game play with the hope of inter club competitive games resuming. The team then grew with commitment at training sessions from Rob Warner, BP

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New jackets presented to players HORNSEA Town Walking Football Club were pleased to attract a turnout of 15 players for its first post November lockdown session on a bright crisp December Sunday morning. The following Tuesday evening session was also well attended. "What is particularly pleasing to me is the number of ladies looking

to join the club. They are definitely not coming down to make the numbers up, but are very competitive and enjoy their sport on level terms with the men'" commented club Chairman Chris Smith. The club is not meeting again at the moment due to the new lockdown. When it is once again permitted they

meet twice a week on Hornsea School and Language College's 3G pitch off Atwick Road. Newcomers are always welcome and their first starter session is free of charge. Subsequent one hour sessions are levied at £3. For more information call 07887 486783.

NEW JACKETS: Chris Smith, Chairman of Hornsea Town Walking Football Club, presents club rain jackets to Mandy Usher (left) and Derese Meade (right) as the club returned to action following the November lockdown (note play is once again suspended)

Hornsea 3G, Many positives from 2020 By Tom Connor, 3G co-ordinator, Hornsea School & Language College IT HAS BEEN a positive year at the 3G sports facility and I would like to share it with you all. The pandemic really has everyone thinking what is important in life with health and fitness high in the public consciousness. When restrictions have lifted, we have seen a rise in attendance to all sessions that take place at the pitch. The 3G facility located at Hornsea School & Language College has been open for just over 5 year. Bookings have been good from the very beginning but the start of 2020 saw us busier than ever. All the time and effort, working with our local sporting clubs and the wider community seemed to have paid off. Along with the clubs that we run and manage, I thought we have cracked it! Then Covid 19 hit us all. This was clearly going to have a negative effect on our business model as it has with most businesses in the area. Not to mention the impact this would have on all the people that use the facility. Hornsea 3G is not just about football or Rugby, it is a hub for people to socialise whether you are a player or spectator. The positive effects created at the pitch for users' mental health is clear for all to see. With the break of play, it gave us a chance to assess what is working and what is not. We made changes to many aspects of the running of the facility including the creation of new

clubs and sessions. Firstly, we started to run Soccer days for children aged 6-12 during the summer holidays. The response was fantastic as we were fully booked for every session. We also looked at all the clubs that regularly book with us and from that list, what we were missing. We decided to create Men United FC. A football club made up of two age groups. The first is for men aged 30+ and the second for men aged 45+. We run weekly football sessions for both groups and the response has been amazing. We have also managed to play a couple of friendly fixtures against other groups from Hull and the surrounding area. Our partner clubs Hornsea Town and Hornsea Sporting are constantly growing with new members and new teams formed on a yearly basis. We are also very pleased that teams from Brandesburton AFC, Leven Members FC, Aldbrough FC and Hornsea Touch Rugby train with us throughout the year. A big thankyou goes out to all the businesses (Whiteheads Fish and Chips, Murray Hills solicitors, D&B cars, Seaton Garage, Safe Haven Dog care, Coast to Coast Financial services, Bodymax, Hornsea Lions, Elliott’s Eggs and Humber Excavations) that have advertising boards around the outside of the pitch. The money this generates really helps with the running costs of the facility. A special thanks to our lead sponsor,

Hornsea Property Services. They have sponsored our weekly Men’s 6-a-side league for the last five years and have just agreed to sponsor our new staff and volunteers’ uniform as well as sponsoring our Men Utd FC project. I would also like to thank all the volunteers connected with every session at the pitch; you bring so much joy to so many people with your hard work, effort and most importantly, your passion. Looking forward to 2021. I really hope this will be an amazing year for sport in our area. Fingers crossed that the rugby, cricket and bowls clubs can get back to training and playing fixtures and with the towns amazing new leisure centre, Hornsea will become a very healthy and happy place for everyone to live. Tom Connor, 3G co-ordinator, Hornsea School & Language College

HORNSEA HARRIER TAKES ON MARATHON CHALLENGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION HORNSEA Harrier Clair Williamson is undertaking a marathon challenge during lockdown to help people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Clair, a leading light in the town’s running club, has already raised more than £1000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association after running seven miles every day for seven days earlier this month. She is now planning to walk and run the 26.2 miles of a marathon on the last weekend of January to raise even more money. Clair, a fitness instructor working at the town’s Leisure Centre, said: “I was inspired to raise money for research into this terrible disease after hearing how it had affected former Leeds Rhino player Rob Burrow “Every time I saw his story on television or read anything about him, I’d find myself crying for him and his family. This disease takes people’s lives in the most cruel way.” “So, I decided to do something positive and came up with the idea of running seven miles every day for seven days just after New Year.” Clair and husband Mark, himself a

veteran of marathon running with 51 under his belt, have played a major part in supporting members of the town’s running club through the pandemic, ensuring a range of fun challenges and activities to keep spirits and motivation high while club runs are cancelled. She embarked on her ‘seven seven-mile runs in seven days’ challenge after Kevin Sinfield ran seven marathons in seven days in the hope of raising £77,777 in honour of his friend and former Rhinos team-mate Rob, who wore the number seven shirt. However, Kevin ended up raising more than £2.5m. Inspired by Kevin, Clair originally set herself a target of raising £200 for the charity to fund research into MND to help find a cure but her army of friends smashed her target, ultimately raising £1,020. Clair has decided to continue her challenge

and will run/walk the marathon distance around the town, supported by Mark and her friends in the Harriers, on Saturday, January 30. She said: “I’ve run seven marathons including the London Marathon in 2019, which I vowed to be my last ever as it’s such a hard effort which takes so much out of you. “But I’ve decided to commit to this challenge during lockdown. This is a difficult time for lots of people but I’ll just remember what it must be like for Rob and other people with Motor Neurone Disease when it gets hard and that will keep me going.” You can support Clair in her marathon run/walk challenge by visiting her JustGiving page to make a donation: http://bit.ly/ClairMarathon. READY: Clair with her whippet Spartacus, is ready to take on the marathon challenge

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