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Hornsea Crisis Support provide Christmas lunches for those in need HORNSEA Crisis Support are helping to ensure those in need in Hornsea and the surrounding villages don’t go without Christmas lunch this year. Thanks to National Lottery funding the group are delivering free Christmas lunches to those who may otherwise go without one this Christmas. A ready to heat Christmas lunch is available for those vulnerable or living alone. Rosie Bullard from Hornsea Crisis Support has for years ran the Hornsea free community Christmas lunches at the Floral Hall. Rosie commented: “With community Christmas lunches unable to go ahead this year and many support groups unable to operate we wanted to ensure those alone or unable to cook are able to enjoy a Christmas lunch. There will be more isolated people this year with families perhaps not feeling confident mixing with vulnerable family members and friends not being able to mix as much.” The group are also supporting families in need through the Hornsea Pantry. Chairman of Hornsea Crisis Support Andrea Kirk added: “We are delighted to have the funds to be able to support the work of Christine Parkinson at the Hornsea Pantry. Christine already works with some of the most vulnerable families in our community on a weekly basis. Christmas lunch itself can be a costly meal for families and we’re pleased that through The Pantry we’re able to pay for Christmas lunch and the trimmings for these families.” To enquire about a lunch please contact Hornsea

Crisis Support on 01964 761111 and press option 3 or e-mail hornseaxmaslunch@gmail.com In addition to the free Christmas lunches the group are working with Hornsea Welcome Centre and East Riding Council to provide happiness bags alongside the lunches. For those living alone or couples who are isolated the group are looking for donations of new unwrapped gift items including smellies, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, hankies and small boxes of chocolates for example for both men and women. Also, anyone who would like to write a generic Christmas card to go in these bags. This project has been supported by Hornsea Rotary Club whose generous donation of £300 has provided individual

Christmas cakes and shortbread fingers for all these bags of which there is expected to be around 175. To further assist the families the Hornsea Pantry are supporting, Hornsea Crisis Support are also looking for donations of new gifts with tags or packaging for children. These include girls pyjamas from age three to 14 and from age eight to 18 for boys as well as jumpers, cardigans, slippers and any opportunistic gift buys. In toys, Lego is particularly useful with the need being on a few quality items for these families to have something special for their children that they may struggle to afford. Items for children or for the happiness bags can be donated at Hornsea Welcome Centre at the Hollis Recreation Room entrance to the left of the Parish Church Hall main doors Tuesday – Thursday between 10am and 12 noon. Andrea added: “At the drop off point there will also be two collection buckets for any donations however small for both Hornsea Welcome Centre and Hornsea Inshore Rescue. We couldn’t run this Christmas project without either organisation’s help and support. The Welcome Centre are taking in the donations and helping with the bags and Hornsea Inshore Rescue have kindly volunteered to help with the deliveries. Both these organisations rely on donations to provide their services and I would encourage anyone who can to call by and recognise their invaluable help by popping a donation in the buckets during these hard times as we pull together as a community.”

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HORNSEA TOWN COUNCIL TO RE-RUN COUNCIL CO-OPTION HORNSEA Town Council co-opted two new members at their meeting on Monday, November 23. Kev Nicholson and Keith Himsworth were co-opted from seven applications after voting by the

members of the council who were present. However following the meeting the Town Council said: “an anomaly was discovered during the verification process which may or

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transparency, the co-option procedure should be re-run.” The co-option will now take place at the Hornsea Town Council meeting on Monday, December 14. The Town Council have apologised

for any inconvenience caused adding: “we would like to thank all candidates for their co-operation and understanding and look forward to their participation in the process at the next meeting.”

Transforming crisp packets to keep the homeless warm and dry HELEN Simms from Hornsea has been busy in the second lockdown recycling crisp packets to help the homeless. Helen has made 10 survival sheets and one biffy sleeping bag from the packets after seeing a post on Facebook. Helen said: “I thought it was a good idea whilst I have been furloughed as it encourages people to recycle and it also keeps someone warm and dry.” It takes approximately 44 - 60 crisp packets to make one sheet depending on the size and Helen then fuses them together. She has set up a Facebook page: ‘crisp packet project Hornsea and

surrounding area’ where you can follow her work. Helen is collecting more crisp packets and can be contacted through her Facebook page for the drop off location. She added: “I would appreciate it if anyone donating crisp packets could cut them and wash and dry them to save me time. If you have any questions please, don't hesitate to contact my page.” RECYCLED: Helen has made 10 survival sheets and one biffy sleeping bag from recycled crisp packets

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Brandesburton festive walk and wave planned for Christmas Eve BRANDESBURTON residents can look forward to a visit from Mr and Mrs Christmas and their helpers on Christmas Eve. Louise Newton and Andy Martin from Brandesburton are dressing 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. They dressed in a variety of fancy dress costumes also doing a special walk and wave on VE Day dressed in 1940s costumes. Louise’s daughter Mika-Lee has also joined them on a couple of occasions too and will be joining as one of their elves on Christmas eve. Talking about the Christmas eve walk and wave Andy said: “We decided with Christmas coming up

there had been a lot of hardship in the village so we would give it a last walk and wave to cheer people up. We look forward to hopefully making the children smile and cheering up some of the elderly who can’t be with their families this Christmas.” The pair have also encouraged others in the village to dress up in any fancy dress and walk with them even if it’s just for a few streets. Andy added: “we thought it would make the children’s day a surprise to see their mum or dad walking and helping Santa!” They will meet from 1pm at Brandesburton Village Green and plan to serve mulled wine and mince pies for the adults. Children will get a small gift and card from Santa before they depart at 1.30pm. They will be sticking to the same

route as the initial walk and waves covering as much of the village as possible which takes around two hours and 10 minutes. All Covid guidelines will be adhered to so any of Santa’s helpers will be walking in groups of six or less. Louise said: “I’m looking forward to seeing all the children and villagers smile when they see Mr and Mrs Christmas come to visit the village. I’m extremely excited to be able to bring some Christmas cheer.”

1: MR CHRISTMAS: Andy Martin has his outfit ready for the Christmas eve walk and wave 2: MRS CHRISTMAS: Louise will be dressed as Mrs Christmas and is looking forward to bringing a smile to villagers faces

Freebie Friday has helped keep community spirit alive in Leven during lockdown DESPITE the detrimental effect 2020 has had on local pubs The New Inn at Leven ran by Craig, Mivvie, Bob and

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with her younger sister Harriet, aged two, and put buns or biscuits out to cheer everyone up on their daily exercise. Their parents Craig and Mivvie said: “They both loved it and so did we so we decided to make it a weekly event. We have done this every Friday that we have been closed this year which is about 20 and counting unfortunately. “The support and lovely comments from so many of the village and beyond has

made it all worthwhile.” Other commitments have meant there hasn’t been baking put out every week but there is always a popular choice of treats for people to help themselves to. They added: “It’s a small gesture to our very supportive village and customers.” The treats used to be placed outside at midday during the first lockdown but with schools now being open they have changed the time to 3.15pm so the children

can get some after school. The lollipop man has also thanked them for making his Friday afternoon slightly easier as all the children come across to see what’s available! They save him a treat each week too. 1: FREEBIES: One of the freebie Friday tables 2: BAKING: Evie and sister Harriet with their baking back at the start of lockdown in March

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Vacancy on Leven Parish Council There is a vacancy on Leven Parish Council following the resignation of a councillor. A bye-election to fill the vacancy will be held if by December 11, ten electors

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claiming such an election. If no such notice is given, the parish council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

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Council secure funding for Local musician records playpark refurbishment Christmas hit By Stuart Kemp 1

HORNSEA Town Council have been successful in securing a £10,000 grant from the Withernwick Wind Farm Fund towards the Ebor Avenue play area redevelopment. The Council had committed £25,000 of its own capital projects budget for

2020/2021 and recently added an extra £9,000 from other projects which had cost less than budgeted. Hornsea Town Council said: “The Town Council's Parks and Playgrounds working group will meet as soon as possible after

Christmas to progress the project and it is hoped that it can be completed in the spring.” PLAYPARK: Hornsea Town Council now have the funding to refurbish the Ebor Avenue playpark

A SONG written and sung by local musician John Dawson entitled ‘Santa’s still in lockdown‘ has taken social media sites Spotify, YouTube and Facebook by storm. John, 73, has lived in Cowden for over twenty years and has always had a passion for music. From the 1960’s he was a member of Chapter Four a popular local 1960s cover band. They played in all the local pubs and clubs including Hornsea Floral Hall for over 40 years. At his farmhouse home the former cow shed has now become ‘The Cowshed Studio’. Here he has regular jamming

sessions with Simon Stevens, another former Chapter Four member. It was here that the song ‘Santa‘s still in lockdown’ was created back in September to help lift spirits at the end of a challenging year. John was helped by Simon and his grandchildren to put the lyrics together. Seeing the song's potential, he went to Francis Gill Studios in Hull where they recorded the song with additional input from vocalist Lianna Webber who is lead singer with the Hull band Rapture. John has been astounded by the success. A film crew have even been along to his

Cowshed Studio to record a video which is now on YouTube. John looks back on his long musical career with great pride but feels that this latest venture is his greatest success particularly because of the involvement of his beloved grandchildren William Finn, seven, Georgia Finn, 10, and Josie Evans, eight. 1: FESTIVE: John Dawson with his grandchildren and Lianna Webber 2: CHRISTMAS: John with Simon Stevens a former Chapter Four band member

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Hornsea man raising awareness and vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support TIM Haley, 72, from Hornsea, has volunteered for Macmillan Cancer Support for the past seven years, having experienced the support of the charity firsthand when his daughter was diagnosed with cancer, he said: “Everyone is affected by cancer and my family are no different, I have volunteered for Macmillan since 2013, I felt I wanted to do something after my daughter passed away. “Right through her cancer journey Macmillan supported her and her family, we were all so appreciative of this. Before she became too unwell my daughter organised a number of fundraising events and raised over £15,000 for this incredible charity. “I wanted to continue this fundraising, to ensure that other families are able to get the support we received. I think she would be so pleased.” Tim would normally be preparing to volunteer at Macmillan’s annual Carol Concert at Beverley Minster, an event that raises around £12,000 for the charity each year. As with all mass participation events the carol concert will not be taking place this year because of the pandemic. Tim is urging people to think about donating to charities during the pandemic as much of their fundraising has had to be paused, he continues: “The cold statistics regarding numbers who suffer, or will suffer, from cancer are sobering,

it is likely that 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. “We can’t get together at Christmas as we normally would for our annual Carol Concert at Beverley Minster, and I’m not out and about with my collection bucket, this will all have a serious effect on the charity’s finances. “I would encourage people to donate what they can during what has been the hardest year in Macmillan’s history; none of us know when we may need their support.” Becky Read is the Macmillan Fundraising Manager for East Yorkshire, she said: “Everyone at Macmillan wants to thank Tim for the fabulous work he does in supporting Macmillan, without people like Tim we couldn’t be there for people living with cancer and their families. Right now, there are around 179,000 people living with cancer across Yorkshire. When coronavirus hit, thousands of vital cancer treatments and appointments were postponed or cancelled. “Cancer hasn’t gone away, and we can’t let cancer become the “Forgotten C” during this pandemic. Times are tough at the moment for everyone, especially those that are living with cancer and the money raised will make a real

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difference to them.” Macmillan have launched an appeal in Yorkshire and every donation received will stay in the region to give vital support to those who need it. To find out more and make a donation please visit, www.macmillan.org.uk/yorkshire appeal or call 0300 1000 200.

Pic 2: THANK YOU: Becky Read Macmillan Fundraising Manager for East Yorkshire is thankful to Tim for his continued support of the charity Pic 1: FUNDRAISER: Tim Haley from Hornsea has volunteered for Macmillan Cancer Support for the last seven years

IT’S GOOD news we can open our shops once again welcoming our customers back into our businesses. We will need our community support to survive, our once healthy Christmas trade has taken quite an economic battering as a result of Covid. This is now the ideal opportunity to support our local Market Place. We have a lot to offer Christmas shoppers and many businesses have a voucher system to take advantage of. Trains hair and beauty have a great selection of Olaplex gift sets at £65 and Paul Mitchell hair care sets. We have Bomb cosmetic gift sets at a bargain price of £7 which normally retail at £15. We also have a selection of winter warming headbands, scarves and gloves all at reasonable prices which are displayed in our window. Our thanks go to Chelsey and Jack for creating our Christmas window display this year, it looks fabulous! We have been unable to fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support this year but we hope to participate in this next year. The effects of the pandemic have brought our small community closer together for the better. The news of the vaccine is one step in the right direction for us all to be getting back to our normal way of life but with change. Christmas lights have given a festive uplift to our Market Place. Mille Sapori is closed temporarily until the new Government guidelines are issued to allow trading once again. Updates will be announced soon so watch this space! Let’s hope in February romantics will all be able to celebrate Valentine’s day and we will all be celebrating the end of lockdown as we know it. The news regarding hairdressers being able to open on Wednesday, December 2 was fantastic news for the future survival of our industry. Once the news was announced we were inundated with requests of appointments from both new and existing clients. This is very encouraging for both owners and their team to be given this opportunity to welcome clients back. Our businesses must be given a chance to operate and recover so they can be economically viable as they were before the pandemic. We have also managed with the help of our clients to recycle our PPE. Clients have taken their PPE disposable towels home because if they are gently washed they can be used for window cleaning. The gowns are also good for messy jobs. Thank you to all our clients for helping to reduce waste in our environment. In our industry we do pride ourselves on the cleanliness and organisation of our salons. I do have great sympathy for those people employed in the hospitality industry. I would like to hope in the midst of this pandemic that the people who govern us remember about the mental and physical effect on those employed and that they allow our hospitality industry to reopen as soon as possible.

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Increase in Hornsea park named in memory of long night time serving town councillor Fred Jefferson poaching activity HUMBERSIDE Police received a report of possible lampers in a field near Aldbrough around 1am on Friday, November 20. Patrols attended the area and a 4x4 vehicle made off at speed. A spokesperson for the police said: “This vehicle, a 52plate Subaru, was located soon after in a ditch near Flinton unfortunately the occupants had already fled. “The vehicle was seized under the Section 156 of the Road Traffic Act for no insurance. Humberside Police would like to ask residents, whether from the farming community or not, to keep their eyes open and report anything suspicious by calling the nonemergency number 101. If someone sees a crime in progress always call 999.”

HORNSEA Mereside Park has received new signage in memory of long serving Hornsea Town Councillor Fred Jefferson. Naming the park ‘Jefferson Park’ was the idea of then councillor, Kev Nicholson following Fred’s passing in 2019. Fred was passionate at Hornsea Town Council meetings about ensuring the park play equipment was fenced off to allow children a dog free area around the equipment while ensuring the rest of the park could be enjoyed still for dog walking. The play park was

refurbished including new fencing in 2018. Fred’s wife Councillor Barbara Jefferson thanked Kev for the suggestion and also thanked Hornsea Town Council adding: “It’s the perfect way to remember Fred as this project meant such a lot to him. Many people have said how lovely it is.”

THANK YOU: Councillor Barbara Jefferson at Jefferson Park with Kev Nicholson who was behind the idea to name the park in Fred’s memory

Church bells return to Withernwick By Anne Wood (Churchwarden) AT LAST the bells are back at St Alban’s Church, Withernwick. They were taken down two years ago when the roof was renewed and they were sent off for repair. Only a few people here can remember hearing them so there was great excitement when the word was “The bells are coming back!”. We watched as the bells were hauled up and put in position then we had a lesson in

ringing from the bell hangers - not as easy as it looks - and we were off! The bells have a lovely mellow tone and it’s wonderful to hear them ringing out across the village. Our thanks to everyone who helped us to raise the money for this and to the Withernwick Windfarm Fund for their generous donation. Whatever else we have for Christmas the bells will ring again in Withernwick.

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Ice Warriors raise money for Hornsea 2 Inshore Rescue THE ICE Warrior Group are raising funds for Hornsea Inshore Rescue with their Christmas swim. The group which is ran 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 has had to be cancelled so the group wanted to help raise some money for the independent lifeboat charity. Andy said: “we have done the New Year’s Day dip that the Hornsea Inshore Rescue do every year but with Covid there is no swim this year and our group cannot have our Christmas party. I thought about combining the two and have a swim in aid of Hornsea Inshore Rescue.” The group will complete their challenge in fancy dress in the North Sea at Hornsea on Sunday, December 13.

1: FUNDRAISER: Andy Butler from Ice Warriors with Karl Shannon from Hornsea Inshore Rescue (taken pre Covid) 2: DIP: Some of the Ice Warriors taking part in a past Hornsea Inshore Rescue New Year’s Day dip

Hornsea resident raises over £600 with charity push up challenge HORNSEA resident Harry Platten, 23, has completed the 3000 push ups in November to raise money for The Teenage Cancer Trust. Harry has filmed the press ups over the month doing them both at home and at various locations around Hornsea including on the seafront. Talking about why he wanted to complete the challenge Harry said: “I have a condition called neurofibromatosis which causes small tumours to form all over my body. These can be cancerous but are fortunately, usually benign, but they do cause a lot of nerve pain. “I do have periods of time when the pain is too much for me to walk and I have to use a wheelchair for a short while. “Because of my own experiences, I wanted to support a charity that deals

with young people who are suffering with cancer as they not only have to deal with the pain but something that is often life-threatening. I also wanted to do something that would challenge me physically to complete.” He originally aimed to raise £150 for the charity but after quickly exceeding that he upped it to £250 and then £300. At the time of going to print has raised £605. Harry added: “It is also helping me focus on positive emotional well-being after the loss of a close friend earlier this year really affected me. I found the challenge quite tough and there have been times when I felt like stopping but I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received, and this has made me more determined to complete the challenge.” Harry has enjoyed thinking of different types of press-ups to do and in different settings to keep people interested in the daily videos he posted. You can donate to Harry’s fundraiser until December 13 by searching Harry Platten charity fundraiser on Facebook. PUSH UP: Harry in action on one of his 3000 push ups

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East Riding Libraries offer good news for residents concerned about the mental health of a child in their care EAST Riding Libraries are offering the chance to explore Reading Well for Children - a list of books recommended to help children understand their feelings and worries, and cope with tough times. East Riding Libraries stock a full collection of every book on the list in every East Riding Library, all free to borrow. The books have been chosen by children, carers, health experts and librarians. They are endorsed by leading health organisations such as NHS England, MIND, and the Royal College of GPs. The list is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 but includes titles aimed at a wide range of reading levels to support less confident readers, and to encourage children to read together with their siblings and carers.

of motivation. Schools can also request to loan a full ‘Reading Well for Children’ collection to the school as part of the Schools’ Library Service, along with downloadable classroom activity packs to accompany some of the books - find out more about the Schools' Library A recent study of 10,000 families in the UK suggested primary school children were much more troubled by lockdown than secondary school pupils. In addition, a survey of young people undertaken by YoungMinds found that 80% of respondents agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse. This was often related to increased feelings of anxiety, isolation, a loss of coping mechanisms or a loss

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Hornsea Boat Compound upgrade has been completed A £3.5 MILLION upgrade to Hornsea’s South Promenade boat compound and visitor facilities has been completed. East Riding Council’s contractor Hobson and Porter Ltd have finished the work, which has included improvements like dedicated parking for users, improved security, and boat servicing and wash down facilities. Visitors can now benefit from a free visitor car park and picnic area, with improved access to the boathouse and the rest of the promenade. The scheme was funded by the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the Westermost Rough Fisheries Community Fund and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Despite significant ground condition issues, and the delays caused by reduced working during the COVID-19 pandemic, completion was only delayed by six weeks. The increased size of the yard, and its new concrete surface, together with the provision of a new maintenance unit, will safeguard the current nine jobs on the site. It also provides an opportunity for further job creation, as the redeveloped compound allows the current tenants to store and repair more pots and associated equipment on site. Extra storage also allows the use of bigger and newer boats for the fishermen, helping them to process their catch more effectively and operate their business more efficiently. The maintenance shed is a major benefit for the commercial fishermen and the other users of the site, as on site repairs can now be

carried out by the users themselves. In addition, the facility means that 1 repair companies can visit and maintain boats on site, rather than the boats having to be transported to the repair company’s facilities. Visitors will benefit from the parking and hook up facilities in the public car park for mobile catering facilities and other attractions such as markets, fairs, and concerts which will be a boost to the local economy and employment in the summer months, in more normal times. Improvements to public safety on the site have been made, thanks to the redeveloped roadways and entrance, and the alteration of what was previously informal parking to the west of the site into a formal parking area. In addition, Hornsea Day Launch, operated by Hornsea Inshore Rescue, are now able to house and launch a far greater number of pleasure boats, jet skis and other craft to increase income and safeguard and create job opportunities. During the upgrade, Hobson & Porter Ltd delivered the equivalent of 76 construction jobs and recruited two higher skill level individuals. Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for

AT JAMIE Goodlass Hair, Nails and Beauty the team are very pleased to be open again for the festive period. After another lockdown the diary is very busy with limited availability on the run up to Christmas. Although this is always the busiest time of year for the hair and beauty industry, we are still operating our two-stylist working policy enabling us to keep a safe distance between everyone in the salon. We will do our best to accommodate everyone but the safety of our team and clients is our priority. Therefore, if you haven’t already made your appointment please call the salon as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are also now taking bookings into the new year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients for their much needed support throughout a very strange 2020 and wish everyone the best possible Christmas and a much better 2021.

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Hornsea Carnival postponed until 2022 HORNSEA Carnival Committee has taken the decision to postpone the annual Carnival weekend that was due to take place in July 2021. The next Hornsea Carnival will now be held in July 2022. A spokesperson for Hornsea Carnival said: “This year has been challenging for us, as with all community groups and charities with very few opportunities to fundraise. As the year progressed and the second lockdown was implemented it has become clear to the committee that restrictions on all gatherings are likely to be with us well into the new year. This means it’s very hard to plan an event on the scale of previous years.” Hornsea Carnival attracts on average 25,000 people over the weekend making it the biggest

event in Hornsea’s calendar. The spokesperson added: “It’s the simple fact that we do not have the funds to risk planning the event with so much uncertainty still ahead. We plan to start fundraising again when we are able so we can put on a fantastic Carnival in 2022. We will keep you up to date throughout the coming year. We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.” The committee have also been unable to hold their AGM in November but plan to hold this as soon as they are able. In the meantime the team remains the same and can be contacted through their website: www.hornseacarnival.org.uk or through their Facebook page.

Coastal Regeneration and Tourism, said: “I am delighted to see the completion of this hugely important facility for Hornsea, which will offer considerable benefits to the local economy, both for residents and visitors. I am grateful for the excellent efforts of our contractors, and for the funding from various sources, as well as from the council itself. “I look forward to seeing the Boat Compound develop and flourish in the future, and maximise its great potential. I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that they should avoid swimming in the area of the Boat Compound, as there is now considerably more activity there since its completion.” Councillor Barbara Jefferson East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman of HARP said: “I was delighted to meet with the Councillor Shaun Horton to visit the Hornsea Boat Compound after its recent refurbishment.

They met up with users of the compound and were shown all of the new facilities. The area is now a fantastic addition for the south end with the additional free parking for visitors and residents. I hope that the East Riding Council will still find some funding for a much needed children’s play area within the safety of the site.” Pic 1: COMPLETED: (l to r) : Councillor Shaun Horton; Gary Chew, Hornsea Sea Angling and Boat Club; Paul Jebson, Hornsea Inshore Rescue; Andy Faichney, representing the commercial fishermen; and Councillor Barbara Jefferson, chair of HARP at the site of the new boat compound upgrade Pic 2: UPGRADE: Part of the newly upgraded boat compound

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Marine Drive gardens have a facelift JOINT working between Hornsea Urban Gardeners (HUG) and East Riding Council has seen the improvements to the promenade garden on Marine Drive. As well as additional planting, booth style areas have been created with 11 picnic tables and benches installed. Hornsea resident Judy Flanagan donated 70 Buxus plants to HUG which have been used for the project. There are also new small lighthouse style lights along the garden paths to light the pathway in the evening. June Greensmith from HUG said: “At the beginning of this year HUG was asked by ERYC what they thought Hornsea needed on the seafront” June asked for the picnic tables which have now been delivered. “We also had a large delivery of plants to enhance the area. It’s taken a while, as COVID restrictions caused delays but, as they say, better late than never”. Helping to reinforce Hornsea being a Plastic Free Town the picnic benches are all made from recycled plastics. One of the benches is also suitable for wheelchair users and placed on a hard surface, this area will

be increased to two benches when social distancing is no longer needed. Clive Hemingway from the Facebook page ‘Hornsea Pebble Art’ painted stones for the new picnic tables as a reminder to us all not to litter. June added: “The tables have proved to be a great success but sadly, we have seen an increase in littering especially of those pesky little salt, pepper and vinegar sachets, hopefully this message on the pebbles will encourage people not to let them blow away. “Hornsea litter picker Paul Hartley is now checking the

area every day as part of his normal seafront and beach litter pick. Thank you, Paul, you do an amazing everyday job throughout the year and in all weathers.”

Pic 1: TEAMWORK: The project between HUG and East Riding Council is now completed Pic 2: PEBBLES: One of the pebbles Clive Hemingway has created for the new picnic benches to deter littering Pic 3: THANK YOU: June Greensmith from HUG with litter picker Paul Hartley

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The Food Shop are preparing for a busy Christmas THE FOOD Shop have been able to extend their range of produce since expanding into the adjacent premises. The larger stock range includes a fresh meat counter, cooked meats counter, chutneys, pies, cakes and a fresh sandwich counter. Owner Ben took over the running of the business from his parents in 2012 having worked alongside them building up the successful business since he left university. They are now busy taking orders for Christmas from pork pies to bacon wrapped turkey breast joints, mince pies and many more Christmas essentials. Early booking of Christmas orders is advised, and order forms are available in store now. There are also weekly specials from stuffed and marinated chicken breasts to chicken bhaji and full cooked chickens. They also stock local Bracken Hill

jams, marmalade’s and chutneys as well as award winning JD seasonings for meat and potatoes.

Ben and his team look forward to welcoming new and existing customers this Christmas.

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ROB'S RAMBLINGS AT THE TIME of writing this, just before Halloween, in another variation to the rules one set of grandparents are allowed to be in contact with a fixed bubble of grandchildren. We were out shopping and spotted toffee apples. We decided it would be fun to take one each for Imogen and Isabelle. Definitely not so they would be all sticky and cause their parents extra work cleaning them up.... heaven forbid! We pass the goodies through the door and receive in exchange two Halloween buns, lovingly crafted by the pair. Liz dutifully passed mine over, I sank my teeth into it, almost breaking my tooth with a particularly crunchy bit that looked part of a tooth. As I hadn't lost any more, I decided that it must be some manufacturers fault, so hey ho, things happen. But lo and behold that same evening we receive a call from the girl’s dad Roger telling us that Isabelle had lost a tooth into the cake mix without noticing in the excitement of baking with Mum Cheryl. Just wondering if I would be the first Grandad to eat what should have belonged to the tooth fairy? Still every cloud has a silver lining, the family coffers haven't had to cough up for whatever is the going rate for teeth these days. What on earth does it mean when cheap journalism dramatically states that customers were 'left reeling' at the closure of a long-established bakery, or the effects a show had on them or a comedians stand-up routine. I for one have never knowingly reeled at anything. Have You? Last month I mentioned that we only had one apple as our entire yearly harvest,

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the accompanying photo 2 shows the offending article. It had a hole right through, down to some scurrilous insect getting there first, we are sticking to the greengrocers in future. The word 'schadenfreude' obviously derived from the German language, means to delight in someone else's 1 discomfort or suffering. Well I don't know if that really is how I felt when I spotted this articulated lorry turning off Rolston Road roundabout onto, of all places, Bank Terrace. I presume it 'broke' one of my nightmares of being stuck with a long vehicle due to a sat nav wobble. Poor chap, though I didn't stay long enough to see how this episode unfolded, I hope it never happens when I'm pulling into a narrow street with our 36ft vehicle. Fingers crossed. I don't suppose that after almost six decades of changing clocks twice a year I'll ever be able to adjust my internal body clock before its time to move them again, so we're now waking up at the most ungodly hour. My best intentions are to go for a moonlit walk or cycle ride which I guess will never come to fruition, so we'll just laze in bed watching whatever mediocre entertainment is available in the wee small hours. One of my pet hates is watching people who decide on a move to the country/seaside/Mediterranean. I don't know what planet they think we're all on, but this morning’s delights came from

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one couple who had £650,000 to lavish on a seaside property, whilst another had £1.4million. Not only totally out of our region's price range but when the show ended the strap line appeared 'prices are from 2016'. Even worse is the antiques programmes where a couple of celebrities are teamed up with 'an expert' to attempt to buy at retail prices goods to sell at auction, for a profit. How can that work? It becomes worse when an offer is made on an item, which in general is 50% or so less than the ticket price and after very little humming and arhing is accepted. Just makes my teeth itch. Still I reckon TV is there to take you into another world. Just who's world it is I've yet to find out!

1: HARVEST: The one apple grown on this year’s apple tree! 2: WHOOPS: A satnav error perhaps saw a lorry turning down the narrow Bank Terrace

Hornsea Rotary Club update THE CLUB would like to thank everyone for their continued support in what has been a very trying 2020. We have had no Face to Face club meetings since March but have remained in touch with each other by other methods. All of our fundraising events have unfortunately been cancelled because of Covid restrictions and these include the Hornsea Third Run, the Am/Am Golf, Last Night of the Proms, The Messiah Oratorio and helping Father Christmas in Tesco. The club’s funds have become depleted and, therefore, we have been unable to help as many good causes as in previous years but donations have been made to the Shelterbox Charity and to the Hornsea Crisis Support Group which is doing such an incredible job in our town. President Graham McDonald and other members of the Rotary Club of Hornsea and East Riding would like to wish the staff of the Hornsea Community News and all its readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

HORNSEA SKATE PARK REOPENS HORNSEA skate park located within Hall Garth Park has now reopened. Hornsea Town Council closed the skate park during the recent lockdown following guidance issued by Skateboard England. The council locked the skatepark and stated the facility should not be accessed. However following advice from Skateboard England in relation to COVID19 tier 3 restrictions the skate park reopened at the end of the lockdown. The council are reminding users: “please continue to implement social distancing and hand sanitising etc when using the skate park.”

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES Councillor Barbara Jefferson Councillor Barbara Jefferson, North Holderness Ward member on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, would like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy new year in 2021.

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Hornsea and District Community News The team at Hornsea and District Community News wish all our readers, delivery team, contributors and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2021. It has been a difficult year for everyone so thank you to everyone who has helped to ensure our paper has been able to be produced all year. We are celebrating six years of continued success and expansion with our Withernsea and District Community News edition also having launched this year. Thank you for the support and we look forward to hopefully a more ‘normal’ 2021. Please do get in touch with any stories however big or small: hornseacommunitynews@hotmail.com

Hornsea Mayor Andrew Eastwood and Consort and son Nathen Eastwood I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have helped maintain some kind of normality during these difficult times. It will be especially difficult at Christmas for everyone to do the sort of things they normally do. Some may have to stay at home alone this Christmas. I wish everybody in the town a very merry Christmas and hope the new year will bring in more positive times for everyone.

Hornsea Pop In Jean and Judy at the Hornsea ‘Pop In’ wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Keep safe and we hope to see you in 2021.

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AJ’s Diner offering home cooked meals for takeaway and delivery AJ’S DINER and Takeaway is a new venture by Andrew Ellis formally the manager of the Victoria in Hornsea Market Place. After looking for a new business opportunity Andrew, assisted by his father John, took over the former Yanksea burger on Southgate in September. Despite not being able to open for “eat in” food until the tiers are relaxed AJ’s has started to build a reputation for good quality home cooked meals through their takeaway service. They open daily (except Tuesday’s) for breakfast from 8am and also serve a range of sandwiches, burgers and main meals. The main meals include their popular steak pie or chicken pie and currywurst served with chips

and garlic bread. They also serve a Sunday roast on Sundays with a choice of meats. A full menu is available to pick up.

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Diary of a Hornsea Girl Primary school mum adds fun By Rob Andrew WHEN my daughter Deb announced she was to become a first time mother my initial thoughts were of hard work, nappies and sleepless nights. That's for Deb and her husband Chris, I hasten to add. I had no intentions of any serious involvement in the first couple of years. That's partly because of my memory of Debs' early days. She was born at under 4lb and cried non stop until we took her on her first foreign holiday to Malta. We became concerned that our fellow dinners were unable to enjoy their meals due to the incessant howling from a seven-monthold. Against all advice I fed her on liquidised mash and carrot followed by yoghurt, lo and behold I witnessed a miracle, for it was all quiet on the Maltese front. This remains the case to this day, provided she is full of food or should I say mainly pies of any description. So that sets the scene for the momentous occasion of Deb's first born at the beginning of November. This time unlike her Mum, who had arrived four weeks early, Alexandra was to join us a week prior to the original ETA and fully up to size at 7lb birth weight. Now thanks to the nasty C word and

the guidelines imposed by the powers that be Liz and I have become designated grandparents. In other words, the only person we can legally see indoors is our now three-week-old granddaughter Alexandra. At the moment we are savouring the silence and peace that I thought impossible after the trial and tribulations of bringing up children 30 odd years ago. You can try in any way you wish to provoke a response from her, kisses mean nothing, tickly feet likewise. The only real reaction to date is the occasional baby trump after a good feed, maybe a family trait you may say! It will be a strange sensation to be able to mix with the odd jolly pal or two over our five day Christmas grace period. The subsequent new year and peace may be a happy respite to take us into what will be a finer year than the one we've just been through. Fingers crossed that our new little one's only knowledge of the current virus is something she'll learn in history lessons. To be continued....... NEW ARRIVAL: Baby Alexandra blissfully unaware of the pandemic

into the school run ALICE Owen from Hornsea has been bringing smiles to faces with her fun fancy dress. It was originally an idea to make the transition to starting school easier for her daughter. Alice explains: “My daughter, Isabella, was a little nervous with starting school, she wouldn’t go into class. I made her a promise I would come with a dinosaur costume when picking her up. I mentioned this on the mum’s WhatsApp chat and they all encouraged me to come in it.” Alice added: “Because of the excitement of the children and my daughter rushing out telling all the children ‘that’s my mum!’ I thought it would be an amazing idea to make this a thing for the children worried about school. It takes their mind away from what’s happening with the world.” Alice looked for something more exciting and asked Isabella what she would like and she chose a unicorn. As soon as it came Alice headed to the next Hornsea Community Primary school run as an inflatable unicorn! She commented: “As I was going through the school towards the exit my partner and mother mentioned a year five

class chanting behind me so I rushed over to say hello!” Alice and Isabella then decided to cheer the town up and walked all the way through Hornsea on their way home waving to children who wanted to say hello. Alice added: “I had cars beeping at me and stopping with children inside shouting ‘unicorn’. It’s fair to say they thought it was magic and most thought it was real! My partner and most people said they wouldn’t wear anything like that even if they were drunk. But me, I don’t need anything but happy faces.” Alice has since then dressed as a variety of characters every Friday after school. She also now has a range of Christmas outfits from an inflatable Christmas tree to an inflatable turkey! She has also started her own business ‘Doorstep entertainment with Alice’ where she offers visits from her characters to your doorstep. She has promised: “On the last day of school in year 11, I’ll be making an entrance for pickup!”

1: SCHOOL PICK UP: Alice carrying out her promise at Isabella’s school pick up in her dinosaur costume 2: UNICORN: Alice as a unicorn picking Isabella up from school

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HORNSEA LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR

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The Calendar will have been running for a week by the time you receive your paper this year so do enjoy walking around to find them all. Given the Covid regulations we regret there will not be carols at the bandstand this year, but we intend to be back in 2021.

Hornsea Foundation bringing Santa to town HORNSEA Foundation are bringing Santa, his sleigh and an elf to streets in Hornsea on December 18. A spokesperson for the group said: “We won’t be stopping or giving sweets out or taking any donations like previous years, it will just be a drive round and wave to everyone.”

They will start around 6pm at Tansley Lane and then hope to cover the following streets in order: Pickering Avenue, Ranby Drive, Ranby Crescent, Ebor Avenue, Whimbrel Avenue, Beresford Avenue, Trinity Road, Hornsea Burton Road, South Promenade, Broadway,

Esplanade, Morrow Avenue, Carlton Avenue, Clifton Street, Cliff Road, Shaftesbury Avenue, Belgrave Drive, Cliff Road, Eastgate, Ashcourt Drive, St Nicolas Drive, Northgate, Ashcourt Drive, Draycott Avenue, back down Ashcourt to Eastgate, Westgate, Mereside,

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Newbegin, Burton Road, Eastbourne Road, back to Newbegin, Marlborough Ave, Stanley Ave, Greenacre Park back to The Crescent.

The spokesperson added: “A big thank you to Hornsea Men in Sheds for putting the sleigh together for us.” The Hornsea Foundation

Facebook page is also running a competition to win a doorstep visit from Santa.

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Great news for Hornsea Youth Club HORNSEA Youth Club are excited to have been accepted onto the Co-op Local Community Fund. As a result, you will be able to support the Youth Club through the Co-op’s membership scheme. The Club provides a safe and creative environment for young people from all social backgrounds to meet with their peers. It is free to join and equipped with gaming, music, arts and craft, and sporting equipment. We would like to use any money raised through the Co-op scheme to provide visits to theatres, galleries, theme parks and outdoor educational facilities, such as farms and nature parks, for members. Your support will make a difference to the young people of Hornsea. You can support the Youth Club for the next year by visiting the Co-op’s membership scheme online at www.coop.co.uk/membership and choosing the Hornsea Youth Club as your local cause. Every time you shop using your membership card the Co-op will donate to the club 2p in every £1 you spend. You can view more information at https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/46807

. Please support us in the coming year. We will keep you all posted on our progress. After a successful summer running our sessions outdoors. In September we got the go ahead to allow limited sessions for 15 of our young people inside the youth club. We managed several sessions before lockdown two restrictions prohibited us from continuing. The members that attended these sessions remained positive and enthusiastic having fun taking part in several of our themed activities. We celebrated world M&M day and national Yorkshire pudding day (yes at the same time) with hilarious results! We have given our brains a workout on train your brain day and continued to work on ideas for our Christmas advent window. A poppy wreath was laid in remembrance in memorial gardens on behalf of the club by Youth Leaders Amanda Miller and Allan Iles. Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions our younger members were unable to be present as planned. The Hornsea Youth Club turned four in October and although our birthday celebrations are on hold for now we very much hope to be up

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and running for our members to enjoy our annual Christmas party. Whatever the future holds be sure that we will be here in 2021 and beyond. The club has grown in four years and the youth leaders and trustees are committed to providing this service for years to come. We would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year from all of us at Hornsea Youth Club. 1: REMEMBRANCE: The wreath on behalf of Hornsea Youth Club 2: WINDOW: The Hornsea Town Hall window decorated by Hornsea Youth Club

NCI Hornsea Station - The cost of Covid... By Andrew Garvey HORNSEA NCI, like all other charities both large and small, are now reaching the point where they are having to count the cost of Covid in terms of our income

and contributions received from supporters. Over the last nine months, these have fallen considerably. Not because folks don’t want to

support us but because we have not had any direct contact with the public. For example, the absence of popular public events such as the Hornsea Carnival, Hornsea Biker Event and the Leven Summer Festival have prevented NCI and other local charities from meeting folks on a face to face basis. It was these situations that presented the opportunity for our generous public to give a little to help fund the charities. These folks were both our local citizens, visitors and tourists and they provided the bedrock for the station’s annual income. So, we at Hornsea NCI have been developing a new initiative designed to provide the opportunity for those who value our work and want to support us to be able to do so more easily. The Hornsea NCI “supporter scheme” will offer an opportunity for those who want to help the station by providing a contribution towards the running costs of the station, to do so easily. The initiative we have developed is based on

Hornsea Coastguard Team update October 2020 call outs 09/10/20 at 7.49pm: Tasked to assist police with an incident in the vicinity of the River Hull. Incident resolved by police and brought to a safe conclusion. Hull Coastguard Team, Humber Rescue and Yorkshire Ambulance Service also in attendance. 15/10/2020: Tasked to a report of ordnance on the beach at Cowden. Item located and due to the incoming tide would need to be dealt with the following day. 16/10/2020 at 9am: Retasked to relocate ordnance at Cowden. Item found and made safe by Army EOD by controlled detonation. 16/10/20 at 12.10pm: Tasked to report of a person stuck waist deep in mud at Skirlington. A fire crew from Hornsea were already on scene when Coastguards arrived. Teams from Hornsea and Bridlington Coastguard worked together with firefighters to secure the casualty until arrival of Hull Coastguard team with specialist mud rescue equipment. Person was successfully freed using the equipment. 17/10/20 at 3.29pm: Tasked to a report of two persons cut off by the tide south of Mappleton. Bridlington Coastguard and Hornsea Rescue also tasked. Stood down prior to departure from station as incident resolved. 18/10/20 at 11.48am: Tasked to a report of suspected ordnance on the beach to the north of Hornsea, Bridlington Coastguard also tasked. Item found and details sent to EOD for assessment, on this occasion the item was not deemed to be ordnance, so teams stood down. 20/10/20 at 4.57pm: Tasked along with Hull Coastguard Team to assist police with the recovery of a bag from the drain near Hall Road Bridge, Hull. Coastguards donned drysuits and recovered the bag, which thankfully just turned out to contain fishing gear. 21/10/20 at 10.06am: Tasked to a broken-down vessel 600m off Hornsea. Hornsea Rescue launched and towed the vessel back to the slipway. The casualty was checked by coastguards and lifeboat crew, requiring no further assistance.

November 2020 call outs supporters purchasing a “time slot” of watch time. For example, an hour, a shift, a day or a week. It is based on the principle that “Every little helps … to keep our eyes on your coast”, and the commitment we are seeking starts at £2.50 per hour and £6 per three hour shift. To keep things simple, payments can be made either in cash, cheque or by the BACS system. The contributor can complete a short gift aid form that allows us to claim an extra 25p in the £ back from the government. Our plan is to formally launch the scheme in January 2021 when we will provide full details of the scheme, and the broader opportunity for local businesses to become involved. A very big thankyou to all of you who have continued giving through our collection boxes, whether in shops or on the gate at the watch station. A very merry Christmas and a happy new year to all readers from Hornsea NCI.

10/11/20 at 7.59pm: Tasked to a person requiring medical assistance on Hornsea beach. Casualty located and initial casualty care provided until arrival of an Ambulance, handed over to paramedics and transferred to waiting ambulance. 11/11/20 at 12.57am: Tasked to assist police with an incident in the vicinity of Hull Marina, Hull Coastguard Rescue Team also tasked. Incident resolved prior to team’s arrival so stood down. 15/11/20 at 3.03pm: Tasked along with Hull Coastguard Team and police to an incident in the area of Victoria Dock, Hull. Incident resolved prior to arrival so team stood down.

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LOCAL NHS Trust offers support to those struggling with isolation and loneliness in the East Riding during lockdown 2.0

According to a survey of UK adults which took place during the first lockdown, one in four (25%) said they had feelings of loneliness in the “previous two weeks”. As we settle into the second national lockdown, there is a concern that this percentage might increase further as a result of continued restrictions across the country. To tackle this, the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YOURhealth service has developed a ‘go-to booklet’ to help provide advice and guidance at this time. Many of us feel lonely from time to time and these short-term feelings shouldn’t harm our mental health. However, when the same numbers of people were asked this question in the weeks previous to lockdown, only 10% said they felt feelings of loneliness. In a matter of weeks, social distancing has left millions more people in the UK feeling isolated, and the longer these periods of restrictions go on for, we must acknowledge the fact that these feelings of loneliness may become more serious or long-term for many people. Long-term loneliness is associated with an increased risk of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and increased stress. The impact of long-term loneliness on mental health can be very hard to manage and extremely distressing for many individuals, especially for those who live alone. With the rurality and demographic of East Riding population, it is important that we strive to make changes to everyday life and aid empowerment of our own skills, knowledge and abilities to make connections, improve relationships and ultimately reduce individuals feeling and becoming isolated and lonely. The YOURhealth service’s

‘go-to booklet’ was developed to help all adults across the East Riding who feels they need to speak to someone and connect with others. The booklet includes recommended methods to reduce feelings of loneliness, and encouraging advice to help people to learn new skills or take up new or existing hobbies, for example, to tackle any negative feelings that may come up as a result of isolation. You can find the booklet here: https://www.nhshealth-trainers.co.uk/ Natalie Belt, Service Manager at YOURhealth, said: “Covid-19 restrictions haven’t been easy for anyone, but it’s been particularly difficult for those living alone in the East Riding. As we find ourselves in another national lockdown, now is the time to take action to curb loneliness and prevent long-term damage to our mental health and emotional wellbeing.” If you’re looking to make a change to your health and wellbeing but don’t know where to start, find out how you can get further support by calling the YOURhealth team on 0800 9177752 or email HNFTR.healthtrainers@nhs.net. The team are based across the East Riding and can help you with several topics, including: • Stopping smoking • Weight management • Alcohol • Stress and anxiety • Physical activity • Isolation and loneliness Alternatively join our Health Trainers on Twitter and Instagram where we will help motivate you and provide you with daily hints and tips: @healthtrainers1 on twitter @smokefreegen_er on Instagram Health Trainer support is free via your local Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

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HIP (Hornsea Participation Group) has gone live By Nerys Johnson, HIP Founder THE NEW HIP (Hornsea Participation Group) went live in the last weekend of November. We have written to our MP and to the Chair and Leader of East Riding Council (who I anticipate will pass this on internally) introducing HIP and how we might engage in the future. We are talking to Hornsea Town Council (HTC) as to how we will work with them. We aim to support members to get together and work towards change over issues they are interested in, to be a go to resource and to be able to virtually watch HTC main council meetings. We have discovered that we too are press and have already “Live Streamed” the November Hornsea Town Council Meeting to a core group of HIP members. After a few

techie hitches, our practice run worked and a summary of the HTC meeting was posted on HIP. We aim to do this for each Town Hall meeting allowing anyone to watch and find out the main points. We will post an announcement before each live streaming; members just join the stream at the start of the meeting which will be January 18. This meeting will be about the budget and precept. We will be writing a 'How to Watch HTC Live Streaming' and will add it to the HIP File Store on Facebook. New members joining the Facebook Group get asked three joining questions, the third asks what their main areas of interests are and we have been able to post some answers already. At the moment, we are keeping the group for residents and visitors so that

8. It Takes All Sorts (becoming a local Councillor) 9. Hornsea Town Council agendas and minutes. Some are written by us, others downloaded from NALC (National Association of Local Councils), the Government and other sites. We are volunteers, so give us time and please feel free to join, dip in when you have a need or want to find something out. This is about the community engaging with the local and regional councils and further afield as needed. To join - enter Hornsea Participation Group in the Facebook search, answer the three joining questions which we ask as part of group safety.

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New Zoom timetable launched by Welcome Centre Hornsea WELCOME Centre Hornsea is pleased to announce that the Zoom meeting sessions have been extended to January. They are all free and everyone is welcome. These sessions will be held on Zoom – help is available if you have not “Zoomed” before. To book: Email: bookings@welcomecentrehornsea.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWelcomeCentreHornsea Web: https://welcomecentrehornsea.org Or contact us on: info@welcomecentrehornsea.org

everyone can have a look around at the goodies and get used to the group. HTC Councillors and employees will be free to join in the new year in their official capacity. This means that they can answer questions or join in with making change happen, more like a ‘virtual surgery’. We have a ‘File Store’ with ‘How to…’ documents, including: 1. How to shape where you live 2. How to respond to planning applications 3. How to Facebook mentorship 4. How to write to your local council Also: 5. East Riding of Yorkshire and Hornsea Town Council Code of Conduct 6. A guide to local councils 7. The 21st century council

EAST Yorkshire buses have announced their Christmas bus schedules, including special Boxing Day services across the region. The company’s buses will be running to different timetables between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, with extensive services also running on Boxing Day this year.

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The full festive bus schedules are: • Wednesday, December 23 – normal service. • Christmas Eve – normal service, but with buses finishing around 8pm. • Christmas Day – no buses. • Boxing Day – special bus services. • Sunday, December 27– Normal Sunday services. • Bank Holiday Monday, December 28– Sunday services. • Tuesday, December 29 – Saturday services on most routes. • Wednesday, December 30 – Saturday services on most routes. • New Year’s Eve – Saturday services on most routes, but with buses finishing around 8pm. • New Year’s Day – no buses. • Saturday, January 2 – back to normal services. East Yorkshire’s Area Director, Ben Gilligan, says that the company is there for those who are travelling over the Christmas period, but that passengers should remember to follow

some simple, common-sense guidance. “Our buses are clean, safe and running as normal,” he said. “We want to reassure people that our buses are here for them over the Christmas period, but to help keep themselves and others safe they should plan their journey before they travel, pay by contactless if they can, wash their hands before and after travelling, and wear a face covering.” East Yorkshire are also bringing Christmas cheer to passengers with a special seasonal ticket offer. Over the festive period (December 19-31) all weekly tickets will have three extra days added, so customers will get ten days for the price of seven. Those who buy 30 day tickets on the app during this time will get an extra six days free. “Giving people extra days of travel over Christmas is a great way to thank our regular passengers for travelling with us,” Ben Gilligan said. “It’s been a difficult year for everyone, but we hope all our customers enjoy their Christmas, and we look forward to a better 2021 when we can all start to travel as normal again.” Full details of the company’s festive services, including the Boxing Day buses timetables, can be found at www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk, on the East Yorkshire Buses app, or by picking up a Festive Buses booklet from the Travel Centre in Hull Interchange.

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Merger between Harris Lacey and Swain & Holdstock Nicholls Train & Co HESSLE-based Yorkshire accountancy firm Harris Lacey and Swain, have announced as from November 2 a merger with Holdstock Nicholls Train & Co, based in Hull. The merger with Holdstock Nicholls Train & Co significantly expands the client base, expertise, and experience of Harris Lacey and Swain. Richard Lacey, owner and partner at Harris Lacey and Swain, said: “We're delighted to announce the merger with Holdstock Nicholls Train & Co.” Richard Lacey, a highly experienced accountant, joined the practice in 1993. He arrived with a diverse wealth of experience, having previously worked at Coopers and Lybrand, today part of PwC. He has a valuable range of specialist experience, advising organisations such as charities and owner managed businesses. Richard Lacey and fellow Harris Lacey and Swain

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Dementia Support Project, Hornsea and District By Councillor Angus Robinson THE STIGMA and despair that is experienced by people living with dementia and their families has an impact on their health and wellbeing. COVID-19 has further exacerbated these issues. Life need not be like this and the Hornsea Town Council has voted to take a lead, to grasp the problem and ‘make a positive difference’. Listed below are a few facts that show the extent of the problem in the UK. ● Nationally there are approximately 850,000 people with a form of dementia and this figure is predicted to soar to about two million by 2051. ● One in three people over the age of 65 will develop dementia. ● About 225,000 people will develop dementia this year (that’s one every three minutes). ● A third of people with dementia live on their own in the community. ● One in four beds in the NHS are taken by a person living with dementia. Hornsea and the surrounding villages will have its share of the problem and I am sure that we all know someone who is suffering or has suffered from dementia and the trauma that this causes. Life for those suffering can be improved. There are agencies wanting to give support and what is needed is a ‘vehicle’ for delivery. The aim of this embryonic project is to develop a group that will improve life for dementia sufferers and their carer(s), ensuring that sufferers remain active and maintain self-respect. Whilst this can be achieved in many ways it is proposed to keep things simple and learn as we progress. Initially, after the Town Hall reopens and supported by Hornsea Town Council, we intend to form a small, stand-alone group of hands on volunteers which will: ● Explore the possibility of developing a project for this community to give support for dementia sufferers. ● Access the resources of local and national organisations and together with our own experiences develop a simple structure. ● Enable dementia sufferers to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a caring society. ● Develop and share best practice. We currently have a blank sheet of paper and the next stage is to call an inaugural meeting to establish the framework for the group. The proposal is to have this meeting at the Town Hall when the premises are released from the pandemic restrictions, hopefully within the next few weeks. In order to plan it will be necessary to gauge the level of interest. Accordingly, we need a list of people who would like to attend and this will be coordinated by Town Hall staff. Please register your interest by either writing to: Dementia Support Group, C/O Mrs Joanna Richardson, Hornsea Town Hall, 75A Newbegin, Hornsea HU18 1PA or e-mail Mrs Richardson at: clerk@hornsea.gov.uk

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Lions Report By Lion Mel Watson JUST LIKE others in the town, the Lions Shop had to close at the beginning of November due to the national Lockdown. Although many of us thought that it was inevitable, it was still a big blow. Our newly implemented system of accepting and storing donations for 72 hours before sorting, was working well. Our customers had very quickly got used to our new method of operating the shop. We reopen the shop on Thursday, December 3. As we did during the first Lockdown, we did not let ‘the grass grow under our feet’. There are always jobs that need doing in the shop. One of our members, Lion Les Short, has spent a great deal of time cleaning and painting the floor of our recently opened cellar. He has been assisted by Lion Dave Spensley. Because of the threat of dangerous fumes from the special paint that was required, Les had to wear a special mask and protective clothing to carry out the work -I am told that he looked like one of the cast from the film ‘Ghost Busters’. Lions President Michael controlled access to the area and made sure that there was never more than two people in there at any one time. Some of our help to the community has been able to continue. We were able to deliver wheelchairs to two families that needed them urgently. As mentioned in last month’s issue, we donated £2000 to the BBC Children in Need appeal. Once again, this year, we have given £200 to the All Saints Church in Skipsea to fund the village Christmas tree and lights. The club have also just voted to to donate £1000 towards the Chamber of Trade Appeal for the Christmas Lights in Hornsea. For several years, we have provided gifts to everyone attending the ‘Living Well’ Christmas Lunch in the URC -normally with our own Father Christmas and Lion ‘Eric’ in attendance.

Unfortunately, the lunch will not be taking place this year. However, we did not want to see the senior citizens miss out on their gift. So, in conjunction with Margaret Knapton, we have purchased 62 gifts which will be delivered to their homes. Once again, Zone Chair Jenny Eldred has been the prime mover in this gesture. Not only did she help source all the gifts (which are all ‘Fairtrade’) but has personally gift wrapped every one of them. Something else that Jenny has been closely involved with is our donation of sets of Children’s books to each primary school in the area and an additional set for the new Hornsea library, a total of 10 sets. Each set comprises of five books. They are all designed to highlight the problems of ocean plastic and climate change. They are all based on actual events and are written by Ellie Jackson. We gave a £50 donation for our wreath for Remembrance and we gave a further donation of £500 to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. We decided to do this because the Covid19 restrictions made it very difficult for the RBL to raise funds with their normal collections. As we all know, the events surrounding Remembrance Sunday this year were very different to those we have experienced in the past. Consequently, we decided to hold an impromptu wreath laying ceremony on November 11 in the Memorial Gardens. It transpired that several other people had the same idea so there was a reasonably large ‘socially distanced’ gathering which included a number of our members. We were able to experience the playing of the Last Post and Reveille (thanks to my iPhone and Bluetooth speaker) and everyone observed the two minutes silence at 11am. Lions President Michael Parry is a Governor of Hornsea Burton Primary School and laid a wreath on their behalf in addition to the one for the Lions.

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Pic 1: WRAPPED: Zone Chair Jenny Eldred with the gifts she wrapped for the senior citizens from Living Well Pic 2: LIONS: Some of the Hornsea Lions at the Hornsea Memorial Gardens to lay the wreath Pic 3: WREATH: Lions President Michael Parry laying the Lions wreath Pic 4: REMEMBERING: At the Hornsea Memorial Gardens on November 11 Pic 5: BOOKS: The set of five books donated to local schools and the new library

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Marie Curie Hornsea fundraising group By Keith Twigg IT HAS been a hard and challenging time for all charities and Marie Curie, like many others, has been looking for alternative methods of fundraising. In our own area there has been no Gardeners’ Fair, no daffodil collections, no wine tasting evening, no open gardens and the Hornsea third marathon organised by Rotary has been cancelled in 2020 and sadly in 2021. As a result of the cancellation of the above events the Hornsea fundraising group has tried different ways to contribute to the coffers of Marie Curie. Jayden chose Marie Curie as his birthday charity and raised around £200 through JustGiving (some of our members contributed to this). Currently Jayden is selling eggs from his chickens with money going to Marie Curie. David and Elaine have been hard at work doing their impressions of Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock and helping their friends Mr and Mrs Platt in their garden. As a result the Platt’s have

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donated £500 to Marie Curie. Edith and other members have been putting spare change into Marie Curie pots and buying Marie Curie Christmas cards. Sue has been selling plants outside her house on New Road and has raised £309.02 (every 2p counts) for Marie Curie. Amrit Matoo’s collection pots at his store on Cliff Road are not filling nearly as quickly as usual but nevertheless money is still coming from this source slowly but surely. Despite the Rotary race having been cancelled, and registration fees being offered back to the runners, a number have generously taken up Rotary’s option to donate the money to Marie Curie. The group wish all readers of the Hornsea & District Community News a merry Christmas and we hope to see you in the new year. There is now light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully we will meet again soon at a Marie Curie fundraising event.

HORNSEA WI are about to deliver their eighth monthly meeting in a bag after the group have been unable to meet in person since March. Despite the pandemic meaning the group are unable to meet as they once did, each month members receive a meeting in a bag delivered to their door in a socially distanced way. This started in May when the group realised the lockdown was going to impact them for longer than the initial meeting or two they originally anticipated. Each delivery has included a newsletter, teabag and a piece of cake as well as a small activity. The activities have included decorating a shopping bag with heat transfer vinyl, quizzes, pebble art, contributions to a lockdown time capsule and a hyacinth bulb. The group have also decorated handprints to form their Christmas tree design for this year’s St Nicholas Church Christmas Tree Festival. The handprints symbolise the way the group have supported one another despite not meeting in person. For those members who can use Zoom the group have also hosted a range of speakers and games nights online. The latest speaker being Abi from Bohemia Floral Design in Hornsea who created some floral displays that can be recreated using mainly foliage found in the garden. Abi also gave some tips for hyacinth

bulbs that members had been gifted in their meeting in a bag. A wreath was also purchased for the Hornsea Memorial on Remembrance Sunday and this was taken by committee member Sandra Welford before the day to ensure it was done in a socially distanced way. The group will continue providing a combination of meetings in a bag and Zoom activities until they are able to meet again in person. New members are welcome to join and can contact Hornsea WI through the Facebook page or by e-mailing: hornseawi@eastyorkshirewi.org.uk Pic 1 & 2: DISPLAYS: The flower displays Abi from Bohemia Floral Design created for the group on the Zoom meeting Pic 3: WREATH: Committee member Sandra Welford lays the Hornsea WI wreath in the Memorial Gardens

Website: www.floralhall.org.uk Hello from the staff and volunteers at Floral Hall. We hope you are all well. At last we have some positive news about developments in managing Covid-19. We have everything in place at the hall and café so the planned events that are allowed will go ahead. The café is open for take-away sandwiches, snacks and drinks each Saturday and Sunday, including Boxing Day and New Year`s Day. Opening times will be reviewed as we go forward, according to demand and weather permitting.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR There is a fair on Saturday, December 12th in the hall from 10am to 3 pm. Numbers are limited in the hall and masks must be worn. For any query about the event, to book a table or to enquire about future fairs, please contact Steve Rust on 07946 352793

THE CHARITY BOOK ROOM Thank you for your donations after our request for books. Keep them coming, please! We accept biographies, autobiographies and fiction books for adults. The book room has been re-sited within the café to make it larger, and to give more space

in the café. We would like to extend a big thank you to John and David, our volunteers, and John our Site Manager for their hard work.

FACEBOOK All our updates and events are posted on the Floral Hall Facebook page. If you do not have a Facebook account you can still access the information on our page.

Finally, the volunteers and staff at Floral Hall would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and hopes for a really good 2021! Keep safe!

If you have any query about Floral Hall, please ring 01964 532322. KEEP SAFE! Website: www.ﬂoralhall.org.uk or visit the The Floral Hall Facebook Page

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HART continues through the lockdown and beyond ONCE more HART (along with everyone else) has had to cope with the constraints of a lockdown, only this time it has been able to keep all its services running. This is due in no small part to the dedication of its staff and volunteers. Especially when it comes to covering for absent colleagues who are having to isolate for one reason or another. Safety remains the top concern, as extra cleaning routines remain in place for all handrails, headrests, door handles, seat backs, and seat belt buckles between passenger groups, and a full clean is done between each run. The bus seats are marked as to where to sit and the driver gives instructions for passengers to be seated from the back to the front. Overall seating capacity is reduced by at least 50% due to social distancing measures. Passengers and drivers are all required to wear face coverings. Shopper services run to Beverley (twice a week) and Driffield (fortnightly). Return fare is £5, and the vehicles are fully accessible. They are for anyone who might struggle to get there any other way, and you are picked up from home. On Tuesday the bus is for Hornsea residents and runs to Beverley town centre, or the

Morrisons complex which now has a B&M store, Poundland, Poundstretcher, Halfords and MacDonald’s. The driver starts picking up at 9am from home addresses. On Wednesday the service takes in surrounding villages as well as Hornsea, and again runs to Beverley (as above), picking up from 9am and on the return journey leaves Beverley around 12.40pm Thursday is market day in Driffield, and buses run on alternate weeks from Hornsea and from surrounding villages. Pick up starts at 8.45am and departure back from Driffield is at 12.30pm To book a place on any of these, call the HART office on 01964 536684. The more notice you can give, the better. The 220 is a public bus service from Hornsea funded by East Riding Council. It provides one morning journey and an evening return, Monday – Friday (not bank holidays), which end and begin at Bilton Church, where they are timed to connect with the 277 to/from Hull. HART has the contract to run this service, which has been made bookable only.

There is also a 220 daytime bus from Aldbrough to Bilton on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but that has a different operator. As well as providing for an alternative route back from Hull, the evening journey can also be useful for anyone wanting to travel from south of Hornsea into the town centre, where it can drop off anywhere that's convenient. The single fare is £1, and you will need to book at least 24 hours in advance. The bus is timetabled to leave Aldbrough Cliffs at 6.24pm and Mappleton at 6.37pm, and if there is any change to that you will be told when you book. It can pick up at all the usual stops into Hornsea Again, the number to call is 01964 536684 MEDiBUS is the service that gets you to hospital and other medical appointments. Once more it is for those without access to a car, and who cannot use public transport for any reason. The

return fare is £5 for those with a bus pass, and £10 for those without. It serves appointments between 9am and 3.30pm Monday -Thursday, and 9am and 11.30am on a Friday. The number for booking MEDiBUS is 03456 44 59 59, which is staffed 8.30am -4.30pm Monday to Friday. Please give as much notice as you can. You will be phoned back at 5pm the night before your booking with details of your pick-up time. HART's office will close for the

holidays on Thursday, December 24 and re-open on Monday, January 4. Shopper services will run as normal until then, except for the one to Driffield from Hornsea on Thursday 24 which moves to Monday 21. The last day for MEDiBUS is Thursday 24, restarting on Monday 4. All other services will restart week commencing January 4. HART would like to wish all passengers, volunteers and staff a Merry Christmas, and a peaceful and healthy New Year.

Fairtrade gifts at Christmas – inspiring ideas By John Rodgers for Fairtrade Hornsea WITH CHRISTMAS fast approaching, many of us will be shopping for presents and looking for inspiration! Maybe something Fairtrade? We usually associate Fairtrade with food and drink of various kinds, but in fact a wide range of products carry the logo including many which would make fabulous Christmas presents. Probably the most comprehensive range comes from Traidcraft and here at Fairtrade Hornsea we can order their products for you, so saving you the postage. Details are on our Facebook page (@fairtradehornsea), and the Traidcraft catalogue can be viewed online at

www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/traidcraftcatalogue. For example, take a look at the range of glassware on pages 80-83. There you'll find the 'Timeless' range from Crisil, a family-run social enterprise based in Cochamba, Bolivia. It's made from 100% recycled glass, using traditional methods of production during which previously used glass is broken into tiny pieces, washed in clean water and then melted in a natural gas furnace. The glass becomes a stretchy, viacose mass which is mouth-blown and shaped into all manner of innovative glass pieces. Crisil employs 90 artisan

glassworkers, but support reaches much further, touching the lives of over 500 families in the region. Also producing 100% recycled glassware – mainly from glass drinks bottles - is Ngwenya Glass. People from all over Swaziland and Eswatini, in southern Africa, collect discarded bottles and are paid per kilo for clean glass. Ngwenya is said to be the cleanest area around because any bottle that catches the children's attention finds its way into the factory! Ngwenya Glass also

organises environmental clean-up days along the main roads in their area. They do this by encouraging local schools to take part, in exchange for donations of things like building materials or football kits - all part of educating children about environmental issues. Again, every piece of glassware they produce is totally handmade and mouth-blown – a skill which takes years to perfect. For more information about this, or any aspect of Fairtrade in Hornsea, our contact details are: phone 01964 533576, or email:

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League of Friends, Hornsea Cottage Hospital Update By June Barton OUR HOSPITAL has managed to keep open despite the obstacles with most clinics running on an appointment system to comply with social distancing. Not so long ago a full list of clinics could be obtained from the chemists but since lockdown no more printed copies have been delivered, however, an updated version is available and I will gladly send you a copy via my email :- jubri@uwclub.net Whether there is a lockdown or not the audiology service at the

Cottage Hospital runs all day every Thursday. Hearing devices that need repair or servicing can be dropped off from 8.45am and all being well can be collected later in the day. Face to face appointments for hearing tests etc. can be booked via the Audiology Department at Castle Hill Hospital, just stipulate that you would like to be seen in Hornsea. Just remember that when entering the hospital you must be wearing a face covering and staff in the audiology department will be

suitably attired with protective aprons and masks to keep everyone safe. Praise must be given to the audiology department for their devotion to duty, no matter what is thrown at them they still soldier on. The League, like other charities, has suffered from lack of fundraising events including our Membership Day usually held on the first Saturday in June. We are inviting existing members to renew their membership and for others to come and join us.

As mentioned in the September edition the League has always been the voice of the Hornsea residents when it comes to securing health services in our hospital so membership is vital for us to continue our work. The more members, the stronger our voice. Imagine what it would be like if we had no hospital at all resulting in numerous journeys to major hospitals with all the time and inconvenience it would cause. We are fortunate to have such a

wonderful facility in Hornsea and the League will work hard to both maintain our services and to enhance them. With your help we can achieve these things, so please come and join us. Christmas this year will be extremely different from any other but despite the Covid -19 pandemic and all the restrictions we must endure the League wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Stay Safe!

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

SEASON’S GREETINGS By Jane Hardman HELLO everyone. Another month has gone by. It doesn’t seem like five minutes since I first wrote to you in April. When I began, I thought it would probably only be three or four letters, possibly five, but no, this is my ninth and the year is nearly over. And what a year it has been, one like no other any of us has ever experienced. However, one way or another we have got here, nearly Christmas and a new year ahead of us, hopefully with a glimmer of hope in the form of a Covid vaccine which may enable us to resume some of the pastimes we had all taken for granted. For our December meeting we were to have been entertained by the Ad Hoc singers, a group of singers based in Driffield and led by David Cooper, with a medley of seasonal songs and carols. When I googled for information on the choir who should I see but our own Hazel Adamson, the deputy chair of our u3a. We shall have to get her to sing a solo when next we get together! We would have had our customary cuppas and mince pies. It always makes a good start to the run up to Christmas. On December 7 Linda Sharp and I will be decorating the u3a Christmas tree in St. Nicholas Church, as has been the custom for the last few years, along with other organisations who are also decorating a tree. Previously the church has been open for people to look at the trees but at the moment I don’t know what, if any, arrangements are being made about viewing them. However, the Church has a website and information may appear on there. I must admit I seem to have been reminiscing a lot recently and this time of the year will hold many memories for most of us of family gatherings and family traditions. I have continued our family tradition of making my Christmas cake in October (I know- not early enough for some of you, and too soon for others.) After adding all the ingredients everyone present has a stir and, with eyes closed, makes a wish. Someone must then say: “I wish, I wish your wish to come true” and the response is: “I wish I wish the same to you.” You must never say what you wished for as there is then no chance of it coming true! As a child, Christmas to me meant family time, cosiness, safety and laughter. The festive season seemed to begin with the band of the Salvation Army playing carols at the end of our road. Do any of you remember that? Christmas Eve was particularly special: my sister and I were allowed to go carol singing to certain approved neighbours. We took it very seriously, doing several verses and sometimes accompanying each other on the recorder. It was probably quite bad but the neighbours were always very kind and often quite generous. Then- bedtime and the anticipation of the day to come; the promise that we would go straight to sleep or Father Christmas may not come. I remember being unable to sleep one year when

the great man actually arrived with my presents. I lay as stiff as a board, hardly breathing- I can still recall exactly how I felt. After what seemed a suitable time I rushed to my parents’ room “He’s been! He’s been!” Of course, it wasn’t till years later that I realised it was actually my dad, who was no doubt desperate to get to his own bed, with his dressing gown on and a sock as a pretend beard round his face. I am sorry if I have spoiled anyone’s illusions. What presents can you remember getting? I always seemed to get a post office set, and a book from the Children’s Classics series. And what about a John Bull Printing Set? Tiny, fiddly letters that you picked up with tweezers, and a messy ink pad to press them on and then hopefully print what you have painstakingly mounted on the block. We always had an apple, an orange and a large chocolate coin in our sacks (well, pillow cases actually). And, oh joy, a selection box and/or a chocolate orange just for yourself. Occasionally there would be a liquorice “Smoker’s Set” consisting of pretend pipes and cigarettes. Can you imagine that now? (Although I think I have seen them in a shop relatively recently) I think I had better come to a close now, because I have now thought of Christmas dinner, but actually, we aren’t quite there yet. A bit of time still left to plan for this year, never mind dwelling in the past! Here is a poem, written by Joseph T. Renaldi for you to ponder. Something about Christmas There is something about Christmas, In Santa Claus and twinkling trees, In the joy of laughter of every child, People kneeling in prayer on arthritic knees. There is something about Christmas, Though many wishes and dreams may fail. It is something we have learned to accept Through each yuletide trail. There is something about Christmas, Something that overwhelms the heart, And it is displayed in every household Of thoughtful and gentle people miles apart. There is something about Christmas, A magnificent day for old and young, For it seems that people are more pleasant When the traditional carols are sung. There is something about Christmas A day of grace and visions of peace And nothing on earth can destroy it. Joy and peace on earth will never cease. There is something about Christmas When church bells ring and candles glow Signalling the Christ was born in a manger In the city of Bethlehem so many years ago. May I wish you, on behalf of the Committee, a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year. Look after each other and stay safe.

I was honoured to accompany Ted Gray, our President, and his wife Sue to lay the wreath from Hornsea and District u3a on Remembrance Sunday. Here is some information from Ted about the memorial and about the book that was produced in Hornsea about the people who died during the First World War. Ted has also looked into the family histories of the World War Two families. If there are any relatives of any of these men still in Hornsea, please get in touch with the u3a. We have a Facebook page where you will find more details. Here is what Ted has to say: “Remembrance Day is a time for reflection when the country comes together to remember those people that fought in two World Wars and more recent conflicts. The annual large gathering at the War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday normally enables the town to come together to remember those local men who lost their lives in those campaigns but it could not take place this year. Instead the individual wreaths had to be laid in more informal circumstances and the u3a wreath joined others in a small ceremony during the afternoon. The memorial contains the names of over seventy men who died during the First World War, a large number from such a small seaside town. In the summer of 2014, as part of the national programme of commemorations to mark the outbreak of that War, Hornsea Museum mounted an exhibition showing the impact of the war on the town. The Museum was greatly assisted by a u3a Research Team who took on the task of investigating the stories of the men listed on the memorial. A permanent record of that research was established with the publication of a book entitled “Hornsea Remembers”. The book describes the men’s lives, their families and where they lived in the town, the role they played in the war including their regiments and where they fought, how they died and where they are buried. Most of them suffered unimaginable hardships and back home their loved ones lived through real and terrifying conflicts of their own, not least the news of their deaths.” Many of us will have known, and still know people who lived through the war, some of us were born during it and many of us born soon after its end. My father flew in Lancaster bombers and had to bail out when an engine caught fire. He parachuted into enemy occupied France, fortunately near American forces, and they smuggled him through France to Belgium and then home. I still have a telegram his mother (my grandmother)

received saying he was ‘missing, presumed dead’. Imagine the horror of receiving such a message and then the joy when he arrived back safely. He was back flying less than a week later. I only learned of all this quite late in my father’s life. Like many men (and women) of his generation he preferred not to think about what he had been through. Take a moment if you have to look at the Hornsea War Memorial. Have you ever looked round the back of it? There is a lovely flat sculpture of a poppy that is well worth seeing. Pic 1: REMEMBRANCE: Ted Gray with the U3A wreath at Hornsea’s memorial Pic 2: U3A: The U3A wreath was placed with the other community wreaths on Remembrance Sunday Pic 3: POPPY: The poppy behind the memorial which has a plaque inscribed: ‘Presented to the Town Council for the community of Hornsea by Southfield Lodge Pupil Referral Unit

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FESTIVE RECIPES THANK YOU to East Riding Council’s Catering Services Team for the below festive recipes. The chocolate orange brownies are from Katheryn Bird at the Hornsea Hub. You can make these more Christmassy by adding coloured icing to make a present cross on each one

to make them into tiny little brownie presents. The Christmas cake recipe might take a bit of time and effort, but it is worth it when you have a beautiful cake to impress your family with. The Christmas cake recipe is from Helen Melia at the Beverley site.

Traffic congestion and speeding concerns in Atwick ATWICK resident Chris Smith has been in touch with East Riding Council regarding traffic issues in the village and north Hornsea. Mr Smith explained: “As a resident of Atwick since 1976 I have witnessed an exponential growth in the volume of traffic generated by development along the Holderness coast. Every application for a significant development such as leisure parks, markets, retail, etc. have a material impact on the number of vehicle movements they generate.” Mr Smith also experiences issues associated with traffic management in Hornsea. The no right turn out of Southgate to Newbegin he said: “had a big impact on movements approaching and around the Market Place roundabout.”

During the consultation period to make this restriction a permanent arrangement Mr Smith wrote to Hornsea Town Council to express his support in principle. However he raised his concerns for the impact this might have on other roads in the town. Mr Smith has said he has witnessed more traffic queuing on Eastgate and the queue on Westgate almost halfway to Seaton. He added: “motorists are seeking to avoid this congestion to gain access to the two large leisure parks at Low Skirlington and Far Grange plus the Skirlington Sunday Market. Consequently the volume of movements along the ‘C’ highway linking the A165 and the B1242 through Bewholme and Atwick have been the greatest during the past summer in my 44 year residency.

Outside of the main summer season the flow of traffic increases during most Friday afternoons and is busy through the weekend culminating in the return journeys on a Sunday afternoon/evening.” Mr Smith is concerned for pedestrian safety in Atwick which has a 30 mph speed limit especially as the village is approached in both directions downhill. He would like to see the flashing ‘Slow Down’ illuminated signs replaced with those that record approaching vehicles actual speeds with red and green reinforcing faces. He is also concerned about Bewholme Road which is majority unlit and has no pedestrian path and in places is narrow for two vehicles to pass. Mr Smith has requested East

Riding Council look at the whole route of what he describes as: “a ‘rat run’ via Bewholme” adding “the passing places require an urgent review - there are only two signed passing opportunities between Bewholme and Atwick.” The Traffic Management Team at East Riding Council have issued Mr Smith with an initial reply in which they said that installing pedestrian warning signs may serve little purpose on Bewholme Road. They added: “Further investigation has shown there to be no collision injuries in at least the last five years, which would also indicate there is no existing safety issue. We are always cautious installing extra signs in areas with a good safety record as this can potentially increase the risk of injury further.”

The issues regarding congestion and formal passing places have been passed onto another team for a response with a suggestion to contact Hornsea Town Council regarding this issue with the no right turn and the Market Place congestion. The ERYC team added: “Please be assured that we are currently working with Humberside Police, Safer Roads Humber and local Town and Parish Councils to identify and provide intervention for speeding issues and other motoring offences in the region. Should a safety issue be identified we will introduce measures we are able and as directed by Department of Transport Guidelines.”

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Hornsea Inshore Rescue A Donation to Hornsea Inshore Rescue in Loving Memory of Vera Breakwell 15th March 1932 – 28th September 2020

Anna’s Bows Raise Funds for Hornsea Inshore Rescue FOLKS in the Hornsea area will by now be well aware of the attractive ribbon bows popping up on people’s doors, gate posts and numerous other places. They are all the creation of Hornsea’s “Petals, Pets and Paws” proprietor Anna Jebson. Anna started making the bows during the first Coronavirus lockdown and offered them to people in return for a donation so they could show their support for all those working for the NHS. Demand was so great that Anna soon found herself working all hours and eventually raised a magnificent £10,000, all of which went to the NHS. In October Anna became aware of the difficulties faced by the Royal British Legion due to the lockdown making it impossible to sell poppies by the usual means. Consequently, Anna started making the bows again but this time to resemble poppies and they were soon in great demand. The total raised this time was £2,540 which was gratefully received by the Legion. During this time Anna’s brother, Paul, a coxswain with Hornsea Inshore Rescue was doing his own bit of fundraising for Hornsea’s independent lifeboat by cycling across the country in two days battling atrocious weather, but raising some £4,070 which was gratefully received by the charity which like so many others had seen much of its income decimated by the coronavirus situation. Anna tells us: “If Paul could raise such an amount of money then I was determined to see if I could beat him by making bows in aid of our town’s own brilliant lifeboat and rescue service.” Once again Anna set to work and in a very short time raised a magnificent £2,020 which she presented to the Organisation’s Leading Coxswain, Karl Shannon. Karl was very pleased to receive such a welcome donation saying: “We are so grateful for donations such as these which quite literally keep us afloat. Our income is all from donations and though they have been much reduced, our call outs are just the same, even through the lockdowns. We have had 27 so far this year and a number of lives have most definitely been saved. Well done Anna, Paul and all the other people who have rallied round to help us meet our costs.” DONATION: Petals, Pets and Paws proprietor Anna Jebson presenting the cheque to Leading Coxswain Karl Shannon

VERA Breakwell and her husband Bill lived in Hornsea for many years, moving away for a very short time to Beverley but soon returning to the town where they lived on Ambaston Road. In later life they moved to Middleton On the Wolds to be closer to their family. Although born and brought up in Cottingham, Vera’s connection with

Hornsea went back to her childhood with relatives living in Hornsea and Atwick. Vera and Bill made lots of friends in and around Hornsea. Vera joined various clubs and societies and with husband Bill, accompanied by lots of other friends from Hornsea and the wider area attended the regular Saturday dances at the Floral Hall.

Wassand fundraising walk SUNDAY, October 25 saw nearly 300 people enjoying a walk in the woods at Wassand followed by tea and cakes in the Walled Garden of Wassand Hall. The walk was arranged to raise much needed funds for Hornsea Inshore Rescue. The sun shone on the many families, couples, friends and dog walkers who had come to enjoy a walk in the lovely surroundings and support the charity. The total raised was close to £2,500. Chair of Hornsea Inshore Rescue and Station Manager Sue Hickson-Marsay described it as: “a marvellous event” and thanked everyone for the donations and for strictly observing the Covid 19 rules overseen by a team of crewmembers. Sue also offered thanks on behalf of the charity to Mr and Mr Russell for making the event possible and such a success. WALK: Crewman Adam Collins helping supervise the walk

In this month’s profile of the month we meet Brendan Bostock who was inspired to join Hornsea Inshore Rescue after a sailing trip with friends. BRENDAN, known to his teammates as Bozzy, has been a member of Hornsea Inshore Rescue for just over a year. He describes joining as: “one of the best decisions I have ever made”. The seed was first planted during a sailing trip with some friends when the conversation turned to coastal search and rescue services. They discussed how lucky they were to have these volunteer groups to depend on when things go wrong. A couple of weeks later Bozzy saw a poster advertising that Hornsea Inshore Rescue were looking for crew. He went along to see what

In her own unassuming way Vera was a committed supporter of Hornsea Inshore Rescue which is why, in memory of their mother, daughters Fiona and Carol requested that instead of flowers, donations could be made to Hornsea Inshore Rescue. Despite the current pandemic limitations on numbers attending funerals Vera’s generous friends and family donated a total of £215. Sadly not all of Vera’s friends in

Hornsea could be contacted and advised that Vera had sadly passed away. Fiona and Carol apologise to those who knew Vera but could not be contacted and also suggests, that if they so wished, donations in memory of Vera could be similarly made to Hornsea Inshore Rescue. LOVING MEMORY: Mrs Vera Breakwell whose funeral raised over £200 for Hornsea Inshore Rescue in her memory

Trip to Withernsea for Hornsea Inshore Rescue Tuesday, November 3 saw Hornsea’s Independent lifeboat ‘Spirit of Hornsea’ tasked to go to the aid of fishing boat ‘Misty Blue’ which had lost power some four miles off Withernsea. The Humber all weather lifeboat from Spurn was in attendance but needed the shallower draught Hornsea Inshore lifeboat to recover the stricken vessel back to Withernsea beach. Once Hornsea Inshore Rescue was on the scene the crew of Misty Blue got their engine going again and ‘Spirit of Hornsea’ escorted them

The Willows Club of Hull present their regular donation

back to the beach where Misty Blue was safely recovered. ‘Spirit of Hornsea’ was coxed by Steve Hall and crewed by Tom Mitchell and Adam Collins. Launch master was James Kennedy. Hornsea Inshore Rescue is one of 65 independent Lifeboat organisations around our coast, all of which receive no funding from the Government or RNLI. RESCUE: Coxswain Steve Hall getting radio information from Adam Collins

and it was unfortunate the donation was less than previous years due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid virus which had reduced many of the Club’s fundraising opportunities.

THANK YOU: Captain John Pugh receiving Hull’s Willows Social Club has presented the donation from Cliff Griffiths of The Hornsea’s Independent Lifeboat, Flood Rescue Willows Club flanked by crewmen Jake and Seasafe Education Charity with £453 raised Blackburn-Roberts and James Kennedy from events and donations over the past year. Accepting the donation Vice Chairman of the Charity, Captain John Pugh, expressed gratitude on behalf of the charity for this, the latest of donations from the Willows over many years. Cliff Griffiths for the Willows said it was a pleasure to support such a fine organisation they were about and if he could contribute. He immediately applied to become a member of the organisation. Talking about being part of the team he said: “There is always work to be done when we’re at Hornsea Inshore Rescue, some tasks being more exciting than others. However, the management will always ensure you are trained and comfortable with the tasks you are assigned. Some of my hands-on tasks include maintenance, making ready the equipment and facilities, and preparation for the launching and recovery of rescue vessels. I’m also involved with the fundraising and general housekeeping. I am also training in the vital skills required to be a part of the search and rescue crew. My crew mates tell me I also make a decent brew.”

Bozzy describes being part of Hornsea Inshore Rescue as provoking a sense of belonging and purpose. He added: “I feel privileged to hear from people who have been rescued and their relatives. It makes it all worthwhile. Although you are part of a service it’s gratifying and very rewarding. I feel the values I have learned whilst being at Hornsea Inshore Rescue have also served me well in my personal life. In short I am very proud to be part of such a wonderful organisation.” Bozzy now plans to continue training and developing further skills so he can be part of the future legacy.

GREAT DECISION: Bozzy who says joining HIR was one of the best decisions he made

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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Hornsea and District Chamber of Trade Christmas lights update By Chamber of Trade Secretary Nicola Salvidge WELL what a year! In February we had big plans for fundraising for new lights for Hornsea. March saw the first Covid-19 lockdown, which put a halt to our ideas. In July we had to make a decision regarding the Christmas lights switch on event which we had to cancel. Many other committees had to make similar decisions and it wasn’t easy. The decision was made to carry on with putting the lights up and dates were set for beginning of November to start this. New volunteers had also had their

arms twisted to come help. November arrived along with a second lockdown, Hornsea also found itself in one of the highest areas for those with Covid. We move the dates towards the end of November to allow us to consider our options. After members of the public took to Facebook we found ourselves pushed into a decision. Looking at the government guidelines around mixing of our volunteers and entering properties to connect lights we had to decide if we could risk it. We decided we will

FESTIVE SCENES FROM ACROSS THE AREA AS LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON

be dammed if we do, dammed if we don’t so we decided we would likely have to cancel the lights at that stage. After opinions on Facebook went into overdrive and we were branded the worst people for ruining Christmas we found ourselves bombarded. Chair of the Chamber of Trade Simon Tudor was on holiday from work that week. Finding it hard to relax with all the negative publicity and calls from various local press. Simon got in touch with colleagues from work and they agreed to go

look at what could be done in their work bubble. They overcame the many hurdles and managed to put some lights up over almost two days. Huge thanks go to Simon, Oliver and Pete, for all they have done. Moving on, we hope to see the whole of Hornsea supporting our Hornsea Christmas lights campaign for new lights in 2021. A GoFund me page has been set up at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/horn sea-chamber-of-trade-christmaslights and Robinsons newsagents

will happily take donations put in a sealed envelope marked for the Chamber of Trade. Direct payments to the Chamber bank account can be made please contact me on email nsalvidge22@btinternet.com or 01964 533148 for the details. To those who have supported us so far and for those who sent us supportive messages thank you. We look forward to a better 2021 for everyone.

DESPITE lights switch on events being cancelled this year due to Covid 19 Hornsea residents were encouraged to switch on their own festive lights at 6.30pm on Friday, November 27 by the Facebook group ‘Light up Hornsea’. Hornsea Radio broadcast a Christmas party on the evening from 6pm and a countdown to the 6.30pm switch on. There have been many comments about the extra effort people across the town and villages have gone to with their Christmas lights this year and over the next pages we will show a selection from the huge number sent in to us. Pic 1: TOWNHOUSE: One of the windows of The Townhouse in Hornsea looking ready for the festive season Pic 2: NATIVITY: A nativity scene on Newbegin in Hornsea created by Ian Thompson Pic 3: LIT UP: The Salvidge’s home in Sigglesthorne all lit up for Christmas Pic 4: WOW: Santa and his friends add to the display at The Edwards home on Ashcourt Drive Pic 5 (or 5b which ever you think will print better!): PRETTY: The beautiful lights of Diane Sharp on Ebor Avenue Pic 6: FESTIVE: Chip ‘n’ Gails on Cliff Road is looking festive Pic 7: REFLECTION: The reflection of Hornsea Methodist Church and Town Hall captured in Med Mex restaurant’s snow scene window by Liz Joy Pic 8: LIGHTS: The Old Hall in Hornsea Market Place is lit up for Christmas Pic 9: READY: The Rose family on The Willows are all ready for the Living Advent Window number 9 too Pic 10: STREET SIGNS: Decorated by June Greensmith from HUG who is encouraging residents to decorate their street signs - the naughty elf is very much loved by the children! Pic 11: DECORATED: The Platten family on New Road have added extra lights to their display Pic 12: SNOW: After testing the snow machine at the Platten family home on New Road Pic 13: TWINKLY: The lights looking pretty on Southgate Studios in Hornsea Pic 14: BRIGHT: The lights on Main Street in Seaton Pic 15: COLOURFUL: Homes on Spring Field Close in Sigglesthorne Pic 16: ALDBROUGH: Aldbrough Christmas tree lights have been switched on despite not being able to have the switch on night this year Pic 17: ATWICK: The lights have been switched on it Atwick on the village green Christmas tree Pic 18: SEATON: The village pond and Christmas tree lights have been switched on in Seaton Pic 19: CHURCH: Hornsea St Nicholas Church with their nativity scene

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Rudolph…….had a very furry nose Christmas card wildlife By Alan Tharatt HOLLY and ivy are used today to decorate our houses and to make festive wreaths, gathering greenery for the midwinter solstice is an ancient custom throughout Europe and Asia. Although it has always been considered bad luck to cut down a holly, branches of holly with the bright red berries (only on female trees) are much in demand for decoration, but you need to get to them before the blackbirds and thrushes. Although we mostly see them as small trees or shrubs, if left alone in good soil, they can grow to 50 feet or more. In days gone by, before our birds were protected, small birds were caught using sticky bird-lime made from holly bark. The wood of holly is creamy white and is valued for woodturning and decorative work. Not all leaves on a holly are prickly, the higher up the tree, the fewer prickles, as they are not needed to protect from browsing animals. IVY is used for our midwinter decorating, but it is also an immensely valuable plant for wildlife. It’s flowers provide nectar for bees and other insects as late

as November when all other flowers have gone and the berries provide food when there is little else in late winter and early spring. The dense foliage provides cover for all manner of insects and spiders, providing food for many birds as well as shelter and nesting sites. It also provides summer roosting places for bats. It can be a refuge from predators. A while ago a blackbird dashed into the ivy on our old pear tree, followed, inches behind, by a sparrowhawk, which crashed into the ivy and disappeared, appearing a few moments later very dishevelled, minus the blackbird. Ivy is not parasitic and does not harm trees other than by it’s sheer weight if allowed to grow unchecked. Holly and ivy together provide the food for the larvae of the holly blue butterfly. The butterfly’s first brood feed on holly, the second on ivy. We have holly blues in our garden as we have plenty of both holly and ivy. ROBINS are members of the thrush family, garden favourites and Britain’s national bird because of their attractive plumage and

confiding manner. They are fairly omnivorous although they have preference for insect food, they are especially fond of mealworms if you put them on you birdtable. They will keep a close eye out for their next meal while you are digging in your garden. These friendly little birds are insanely territorial and the males will attack any other male which dares to venture into it’s territory, they will even attack stuffed robins or bunches of red feathers. Perhaps this is the origin “seeing red”. They keep their territories all year round, not just in the breeding season. MISTLETOE is another evergreen with myths and legends dating back to pre-christian times. It is a parasitic plant, feeding off the sap of it’s host trees. Hanging it inside the house dates back to the time of the Druids, who believed that the plant would bring good luck and keep evil spirits away. Christmas trees are another example of decorative greenery. They are mostly Norway Spruce, although Sitka Spruce are becoming more popular as they have less tendency to shed their

needles over the floor. Their use is not very ancient, only becoming popular since the 19th century. Last but not least, from our Christmas cards, are REINDEER. These large members of the deer family were natives of this country until the climate warmed after the last ice age. There is a small herd in the Cairngorms which were introduced about 60 years ago. This is a type of sub-arctic habitat suitable for the animals, but they were hunted to extinction by the 12th century. If you’re ever in the area, there are daily trips to visit this tame but free living herd. There are still vast herds in some sub-arctic regions, the largest being in Russia and numbering from between 500,000 and one million. In most areas, their numbers are falling rapidly, mostly because of climate change and increasing human populations. Reindeer have been domesticated for thousands of

years, probably since the bronze age. They have been used for transport and a source of meat and furs. Unlike most deer, both males and females have antlers, but just like other deer, they shed their antlers each year. The males shed their antlers in December, whilst the females hang on to theirs until the summer. If our Christmas cards are right, then all Santa’s reindeer pulling his sleigh all have antlers and so they are all females! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. Poor Rudolph, being mistaken for a male all these years and not only that, his nose can’t be shiny, as reindeer all have furry noses.

Leven Rosedale residents hold a Christmas switch on event By Betty Lusby THE RESIDENTS of Rosedale in Leven were in the middle of lockdown two when a slip of paper was popped through letterboxes. A Rosedale Christmas lights night is being arranged by Kris and Helen. Everyone was invited and the planned date for the switch on was December 4. We all had a couple of weeks to get out the lights, test them to see if they still worked and maybe order a set of new ones. As the fourth approached house fronts were festooned. Kris borrowed a megaphone so that a coordinated switch on could take place at 7pm. It was also rumoured that Father Christmas was going to visit. The weather was not good but that didn’t deter the Rosedale residents as we all turned out to drink mulled wine and chat to neighbours. So Happy Christmas everyone from the residents of Rosedale and a big thank you to Kris and Helen. WOW: Residents of Rosedale in Leven decorated their home for the switch on event and Kris made a special appearance as Santa

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PLASTIC FREE HORNSEA GROUP and friends UPDATE by Beachcomber AS WE all know, we’ve come out of lockdown and moved into Tier 3. Therefore, we don’t anticipate the reopening of our seafront Eco Hub just yet. We would like to reassure everyone that as soon as it is safe to reopen when Government guidelines allow, just like Arnie, “We’ll be Back”! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has shown interest in what we do and has made a difference by taking part. We will keep you all up to date with announcements on social media and look forward to seeing you all again as soon as we can! Because organised group activities are off the menu at the moment our members have just been litter picking whilst out for their walks, which is always useful! Two of our members who are a couple removed almost 21kg in October and around 16kg at the time of writing for November on their walks around Hornsea. Another member scooped up almost 9kg from Mappleton beach in one afternoon. More children are now taking an interest in this ‘hobby’ which is really encouraging. If children could become super-spreaders of the ‘Don’t Litter’ message, we’d be sorted! Plastic Free Hornsea would like to thank our sponsors, Hornsea and District Lions, for their unwavering support in these difficult times, and we look forward to continued joint working relations in the future.

CLiPS - Community and Litter Picking Services CLiPS volunteers are also working individually but still managing to maintain all the usual areas with regularity. The portion of the Trans Pennine Trail (which goes between Hornsea and Southport in Lancashire), called the Hornsea Rail Trail, is maintained by us between the Viaduct Bridge and the Southgate entrance. This is a long standing and ongoing commitment that requires work to be done week in, week out, all year round. At present, the goal is to keep the

amount of leaf litter on the tarmac path to a minimum for reasons of safety. Huge amounts of leaves have been swept and raked to the sides and will remain there to provide a winter home for a variety of small creatures and, ultimately, mulch to feed the border flora. The final strimming of the year at the path edges has been completed, and as most of the leaf fall has taken place we may even get the odd day off! Hornsea Urban Gardeners (HUG) have recently installed a log planter at the Southgate entrance which has made a cheery finishing touch. On a rather more negative note, the amount of dog mess in this area has increased and is a topic of conversation among many of the regular Trail users who are now keeping their eyes open. Our volunteer has removed countless piles of this dangerous and unpleasant waste, and has often been hit in the face by it when the strimmer has encountered a pile. Our thanks to the kind lady who gave our volunteer some hand gel to put on their face after one such occurrence. In the 21st Century, the Golden Age of Information, not clearing up after your dog is simply unacceptable. The bags are cheap enough, and there are sufficient bins. Just because it is a ‘wild’ area, and at this time of the year it is often dark, it still matters. Please pick up, and dispose in the bin. Our roadside litter picking has removed: Hornsea to Leven (both sides) 121.46kg, with a small follow up just outside of Hornsea removing a further 6.44kg; and Atwick to Low Skirlington (both sides) 3.14kg. This latter stretch of road has been regularly serviced by both us and Plastic Free Hornsea since March 2019 and, as a result, is now much easier to manage. The sad part is that not only is there damage to wildlife caused by all this rubbish, but also if it had been properly disposed of, most of it could have been recycled but now can’t be as it is classed as ‘contaminated’ and therefore goes to landfill. Some odd bits and pieces have

been taken out of Stream Dyke, including a broken Samsung phone (with battery), a bicycle frame, a plastic duckling, a squeaky dog toy (that still squeaks!) and a Disney ‘Esmerelda’ doll. We have swept and cleaned the narrowest part of Mere Walk in response to a comment from a member of the public. CLiPS would like to thank Seaton Garage and Engineering for welcoming our roadside volunteer and providing parking and use of facilities to enable the latest roadside work to be done comfortably, and to the wonderful staff and management at Tesco for making our volunteer there part of their family. We love all our local businesses, large and small. Plastic Free Hornsea Group and CLiPS - Community and Litter Picking Services would like to issue a joint plea to everyone to dispose of your used PPE responsibly. Discarded disposable gloves and face masks are a particular problem, with masks alone causing harm to birds, hedgehogs and marine life alike. Please take a few extra moments to secure your used PPE until it can be placed in a bin. Your planet and its creatures will thank you. We wish you all a very happy, safe and healthy Christmas and New Year.

Pic 1: RETURN TO SENDER: Elvis was found hiding in a ditch on Seaton Road Pic 2: RESCUED: Esmerelda, from Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ was rescued from Stream Dyke

Pic 3: QUACKERS: A tiny duckling found in Stream Dyke Pic 4: SADDENING: A hedgehog caught up in a discarded face mask Pic 5: PEACEFUL: Part of the Hornsea Rail Trail in the early morning mist Pic 6: BEACH ART: Creative artwork encountered on a beach clean

Telephone Support Network volunteers continuing to help prevent loneliness By June Barton for Living Well THIS YEAR will probably not be recorded in glowing terms yet despite the sickness and deaths along with damage to the economy there have been some wonderful achievements where the people have rallied round to enable the human spirit to overcome difficulties and social distancing. Here in Hornsea we are not short of amazing community minded volunteers who have helped those in most need and the Living Well Telephone Support

Network is no exception. With a Covid secure code of practice, we have been able to resume since September thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers who give their time to call our clients to ensure they are in good health physically and psychologically. Being able to talk to someone helps to maintain wellbeing and keep that vital connection to the outside world whilst staying safe at home. Loneliness and isolation are not

new but we are at the time of year when days and nights seem to merge into one which can be difficult for those living alone especially with limited mobility. Christmas can make people feel particularly lonely plus lockdown and Covid restrictions will exacerbate the problem but a phone call can make a world of difference by knowing you are not completely alone and socially isolated. Our clients are referred to us

from health care professionals and charities and new referrals are always welcome, even self referrals. If you feel you or a relative would like a regular weekly phone call you can leave a message on 01964 53654. Your message will be picked up at one of our telephone sessions on a Monday 1pm -3pm or on a Friday 10am - 12 noon. Likewise if you think you have what it takes to become a volunteer caller, leave a message

on the same number and we will be back in touch. We interview and train all volunteers so you will not be thrown in the deep end. It can be extremely rewarding to know you have brightened someone’s day just by chatting to them. We look forward to hearing from you and whatever the ‘new normal’ holds for Christmas and the New Year do your best to enjoy the festive season and above all stay safe.

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St Nicholas Christmas Tree Festival 2020 WE ARE doing the St Nicholas Christmas Tree Festival a little differently this year. There will be fewer trees to assist in keeping the church well-spaced so that everyone can enjoy the trees in their family bubbles. We will be open from 10am to 12 noon on Saturdays 12 and 19 of December and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the displays. The memory tree will also be there with baubles to write in memory of a loved one who has passed. If you prefer, you may bring your own to hang on the tree this year, though we cannot guarantee to return these to you.

All-age Christmas activity bags will be available while stocks last. We hope to have some carol singing outside to help the festive spirit too.

ALDBROUGH BENEFICE CHRISTMAS SERVICES Friday December 18: Christmas Music and Readings, All Saints, Mappleton 7pm Christmas Eve: Children's crib service St Bartholomew's Aldbrough 2pm Midnight Mass St Bartholomew's, Aldbrough 11.30pm Christmas Morning: Family Communion, St Alban's Withernwick 10.30am

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Reflection By Revd Tina Minett Stevens MY GOODNESS it’s been an up and down few weeks. And after many rumours we finally have good news to talk about: the vaccines seem to be working and we are to be allowed to gather, albeit in a limited way, with our loved ones over Christmas. I, and my colleagues in Hornsea and district, are overjoyed that we can celebrate Christmas in our church buildings – but it can’t be the normal services and events we all enjoy so much. As we move into December we are in the season of Advent: the time we look back to Jesus’s first coming and look forward to his second, remembering his life and its continuing meaning for the whole of creation. The anticipation of Advent is often forgotten in what has become for many, a time for frantic shopping, decorating the house and worrying about everything going well. This year of course there are the added complications and concerns around celebrating Christmas safely for everyone’s sake. Sadly this

coronavirus has taken so much: our children have lost out on their education; many have been made redundant; others have said a final goodbye to loved ones. We are all still concerned for the health of our vulnerable family and friends. Our churches are running campaigns this year to help us celebrate Christmas. The Methodist church is running ‘God with Us’, the URC ‘Advent Hope & Joy’, the Roman Catholic Church has ‘The God who Speaks’ and the Church of England has ‘Comfort & Joy’. Look out for posters and materials around our buildings or look them up online. These campaigns all share the same aim: to help us reconnect with the birth of a baby over 2000 years ago and to realise how important that birth still is for us all. That first Christmas in Bethlehem would have been a worrying time for Mary and Joseph, far from home and with their first baby due anytime. They couldn’t find a bed for the night so made the best of things with a simple manger full of

THERE will be the following services during Advent and Christmas this year. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus either in person, online (through our Facebook Page) or by telephone (please check with your provider that you have an inclusive call package). Our Christmas Eve event is a trail through the church following the Nativity Story.

hay becoming their baby son’s first bed. Simple and yet enough: a good way to reimagine our Christmas this year perhaps? And Christmas is a time for telling the stories of Christmases long past and making new memories with our loved ones. If there are fewer gathered around the table this year, or the gifts are smaller, I hope we all manage to find ways of doing Christmas that will be remembered for all the right reasons in the years to come. I’m very proud of how our community has come together to ensure no one need go without a Christmas dinner this year, that children don’t miss out on the fun and that everyone is well supported. My hope is that as we look back on Christmas 2020 we will remember the sense of community, the way we all cared for and did our best to show love in action to each other. I hope too we remember the God who is with us always, bringing hope, comfort and joy to all who seek him out.

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Local mum sending hair bows around the world MUM of two, Stacey 2 Dove, from Atwick has set up a company, The Bow Maker, making hair bows which she now sends all over the world. The idea to make hair bows first came to her after she was diagnosed with cancer. Stacey explained: “At the start of last year (2019) I became very poorly. The doctor’s surgery were amazing and did all they could to get the right tests done. I found out I had cancer. I ended up needing an operation and radiotherapy, so I spent a lot of time recovering.” While recovering Stacey passed some time scrolling through ‘Pinterest’ and saw hair bows for girls. She decided she would like to have a go at making them for her little girl Emi. Stacey explains: “Once I was feeling well enough, I started making them for Emi and I really enjoyed being creative and taking my mind off the last year. People I showed them to loved them and I decided to set up a page selling them.

“I started The Bow Maker in February 2020, a few weeks before ‘Lockdown’ so I wasn’t very hopeful of doing well but I soon started getting people asking for Birthday boxes to be sent.” While people were unable to get out to shop they liked that Stacey took care of everything. From creating the gifts and wrapping to posting directly to the recipient. She has now expanded her range to include everything from single hair bows, to gift boxes including bows, scrunchies, snap clips and headbands. She has also launched a range of personalised

items such as backpacks, hoodies and pouches. Orders can be gift boxed and inside they are wrapped in tissue and confetti is added to make every order feel special. Stacey said: “I want every order to feel like a present.” The Bow Maker parcels have been sent as far as America and Australia. Stacey is thankful to her supportive family including husband Pip and children Emi, 6 and Mason, 5. She added: “I started out just creating bows for my daughter at the kitchen table

to what it is now. I have such an amazing family who are so supportive and such awesome cheerleaders for me, headed by my husband Pip. He always gives me the confidence when I feel I can’t do something. The Bow Maker has helped me find a creative outlet and has given me something that I really love doing.” You can see Stacey’s work and purchase directly from her Facebook page @thebowmaker or Instagram @the_bow_maker1.

Her bows are also stocked at The Town House in Hornsea where Stacey offers her bespoke personalisation service too. 1: CREATOR: Stacey Dove who is the creativity behind The Bow Maker 2: PERSONALISED: Some of the personalised phrases on the bags and pouches Stacey makes 3: BOWS: One of the bow sets designed for Christmas

Lockdown mum launches new business A TEACHER from Hornsea School and Language College has set up her own business to keep her busy while on maternity in lockdown. Elouise Tony explained how Critter Crayons came about: “Robyn was born the very first day of lockdown which was tough! Facing the prospect of a second lockdown I decided that I needed something to keep me busy whilst my baby napped.” Elouise decided to start making and selling personalised crayon sets. She added: “I hoped to sell one or two of my little sets but have actually been blown away and certainly very humbled by how well received they’ve been. I’ve even had them sent as far as America, New Zealand, Australia,

France and Romania as well as across the UK! “Robyn loves to make up for her sleepless nights by napping quite a lot during the day. Once my five year old is at school I tend to pop Robyn onto my back in the baby carrier and set to work for an hour or so each day; it’s just the right amount of time to get the wax melted and cooling in moulds before she wakes up and we spend the rest of the day playing. It’s definitely important to me that my maternity leave is spent enjoying Robyn!” Once both children are in bed on an evening the newly formed crayons are removed from their moulds and packed to send off to their destination. She added: “I love tinkering

with them to make sure that every order has a good mix of colours and looks brilliant! I love to think of them being opened at the other end.” As a lockdown mum Elouise has found the new business has given structure to each day in the absence of

baby groups and play dates. She will be heading back to work towards the end of February but is hoping to be able to make time to carry on with Critter Crayons. One of Elouise’s aims with the business is to be as eco friendly as possible. This

includes reusing supplier packaging and even the paper wrapping the crayons come in is saved. This will be made into DIY fire lighters for use in her home this winter. The wax used is Crayola because it is non-toxic and Crayola as a company are on

track to becoming carbon negative within the next couple of years. You can find out more about Critter Crayons by visiting the Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/Crit terCrayons/likes

A Merry Christmas from Hornsea Music Society WELL, we have survived another year! Normally, we would be thinking about writing a summary of the Hornsea Music Society year. As very little has happened since the NICE orchestra came in February, there doesn’t seem much point. But it doesn’t stop us from

looking forward. With the prospect of vaccines being dangled before us, it really does feel as though we may begin to think about holding concerts again. The Society’s chairman, Roberta Loades said: “I have been keeping in touch with our musicians, so we hope to be ready

as soon as it is sensible to get back into business. We look forward to working with the United Reformed Church again when the time comes.” Secretary Ruby Seager added: “While we are eager to get back in the saddle again, we are very

mindful that our members will not want to be taking any risks. We are happy to let others be the trailblazers, but we are looking forward to getting the show back on the road again. Meanwhile, don’t forget to keep an eye on the Eventbrite site for online concerts

organised by our partners, Hull Music Club”. It only remains to convey best wishes for Christmas and 2021 to everyone, from the Hornsea Music Society committee. Surely, it has to be a better year?

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Flashback

THIS is the third instalment of photographs sent in by Hornsea resident Peter Fewster of The Queen’s Coronation in Hornsea in 1953. We will run some more of these in the next few editions and hopefully people will spot some familiar faces.

Hornsea Rotary Club mourning the loss of Rotarian Dr John Gosnold Poems by Malcolm Wilson Bucknall 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 and we start with two rather appropriate pieces from a collection written over the past years. A bench in memory of Malcolm has been placed in Hall Garth Park and we will have more about this in the next issue. “For Those Unknown” A figure stands alone unnoticed In a churchyard overgrown She lays a “Poppy” on a gravestone Etched in gold ‘A Soul Unknown’ Her aching heart reveals the sorrow When her sweetheart said goodbye His tenderness again she visions Mirrored in the tears she cries. She walks away a peace returning Honoured now her ‘hero’ lost In silence sounds of crying Tears for those who paid the cost.

FOR THE second month in a row Hornsea Rotary Club is mourning the loss of a member. Last month the Father of the club Frank McCaughey passed away at the age of 92 and this month we have had to say goodbye to Rotarian Doctor John Gosnold. John, who was a native of Hornsea, joined his home town club in 2009 having transferred from The Rotary Club of Hull. He quickly established himself as an outstanding Rotarian not only at club level but also within the much larger District area. He threw himself into every activity with a boundless energy not only as an exceptional organiser but as a frontline, hands on volunteer. John was a great leader but he was always the first to volunteer for any small job that led to the success of an event.

He was an exceptional fundraiser for numerous good causes and he travelled as far as the Philippines and Sri Lanka at his own expense to help those in need. One of John’s favourite projects was the Annual District Disability Games when he, with a small group of Rotarians, organised a one day event hosting hundreds of disabled adults, children and their carers at Hymers College in Hull. It took months of planning and brought so much pleasure to all participants. John was also a major contributor to the Messiah Oratorio at St Nicholas Church, Last Night of the

REMEMBRANCE PEBBLE ART CLIVE Hemingway from Hornsea Pebble Art Facebook group made two pebbles which were left at the Hornsea War Memorial for Remembrance Sunday.

This Christmas time we kneel to pray For those who cannot see The star above the chosen path Their peace and destiny

This Christmas time in humbleness Again we pray for peace And in the glory of his light Give thanks for his release

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Tips to manage your daily stresses and anxieties By Stanley Popovich EVERYBODY deals with stress and anxiety however our anxieties can sometimes get the best of us. It’s important to know how to cope with your anxieties and fears if they get out of control. With this in mind, here are some tips that a person can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties. 1. Take a break: Sometimes, we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. 2. Carry a small notebook of positive statements with you: Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook and carry it around in your pocket. Whenever you feel anxious, open up your small notebook and read those statements. 3: You can’t predict the future: While the consequences of a particular fear may seem real, there are usually other factors that cannot be anticipated and can affect the results of any situation. We may be ninetynine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent to make a world of difference. 4. Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking: When encountering thoughts that make you fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. Focus on the reality of your situation and not on your thoughts. 5. Divide your activities into separate steps: When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, divide the task into a series of smaller steps and then complete each of the smaller tasks one step at a time. Completing these smaller activities will make the stress more manageable and will increase your chances of success. 6. Take advantage of the help that is available around you: If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. Stan Popovich is the author of the popular managing fear book, “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear”. For more information about Stan’s book and to get some free mental health advice, please visit Stan’s website at http://www.managingfear.com

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Rose and Crown Landlords look after Hornsea Couple By Stuart Kemp A HORNSEA pub has helped bring celebratory joy to a couple in lockdown. Norman Pedley and his wife Irene have lived in Hornsea since 1989 having moved here when Norman retired. Norman, 92 and originally from Bury met Irene, 84 from Adwick Le Street near Doncaster on Holiday in Italy in 1980 and they have recently celebrated 24 years of marriage. With them both being classed as vulnerable they were advised to shield during this year’s lockdown. Irene’s health

prevents her from cooking, so they have relied on takeaway meals delivered from the Rose and Crown on Market Place. Darren Read and Ricky Mercer from The Rose and Crown deliver the couple meals several times a week. To celebrate both their 24th wedding anniversary and Norman’s 92nd birthday Darren and Ricky delivered them an afternoon tea. It was presented on a three-tier cake stand and included various cakes, sandwiches and savouries. Norman and Irene

were both full of praise about the gesture and can’t thank Darren and Ricky enough for delivering them hot meals to their home on Fair Place. The Rose and Crown offer a delivery or collection service for curry night on a Thursday from 6pm, fish and chips on a Friday from 12 noon to 6pm and Sunday lunches on a Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm. CONGRATULATIONS: Norman and Irene enjoying their celebratory afternoon tea

Hornsea florist presented with a local hero hamper from Heron Foods HORNSEA Heron store have presented local fundraiser Anna Jebson with a hamper in appreciation of her work. The Heron store ran a post on their Hornsea Foods Facebook Group for people to nominate their local hero to win a Hamper from Heron Foods put together by Store Manager James Huseynov. Anna who owns Petals, Pets and Paws on New Road in Hornsea has been making floristry bows to raise money for charities hit by the pandemic which include the NHS, Hornsea Inshore Rescue and The Poppy Appeal. The bow sales have raised over £15,000 in total. James said: “99% of people

nominated Anna so 2 her winning the hamper was never going to be in question. It was nice to give something back to the community during all these lockdowns and restrictions especially when the community has kept staff at Hornsea Heron Foods store well fed and watered with cakes, cookies, sweets and fizz. I’ve only worked in Hornsea for about 18 months and the community spirit I’ve seen since working here is amazing, even more so during these strange times.”

Commenting on being awarded the hamper Anna said: “It was so lovely to get all the nominations, very overwhelming and even better to have won it. I’ve opened it and have tucked into it and it’s very yummy – I’m not sure there will be any left for Christmas!”

1: LOCAL HERO: Anna Jebson with the hamper from Heron Foods 2: HAMPER: The hamper put together by Heron Foods Store Manager James Huseynov

Hornsea Men in Sheds By Trevor Roadley LIKE MANY other groups and businesses Hornsea Men in Sheds has had to close its doors to members again during the present lockdown. However, it’s not all bad news. With very careful planning, organised time slots and total segregation, the trustees have been able to continue with some work as part of the preparations for reopening for members. This has included continued improvements to the weather proofing of the outside of the building, additional fire exits and signage and improved office layout and facilities. When combined with the improved lighting and electrical work, including in the storage area, we are now able to sort and sell furniture. Once the safety restrictions improve and we are able to re-open, we shall be able to receive more furniture and this will be available for those just starting out or who have hit hard times. The Shed is slowly becoming a

much more welcoming place. We have taken delivery of the polytunnel, this will provide not only a safe working area for members but also hopefully a supply of what could well become much needed fresh produce. In addition to our previous activities we are preparing to welcome members who are starting a sewing/craft/upholstery group within the membership. We are also looking at the possibility of a model making group. We are approaching the anniversary of moving to Cliff Road, the bare and open warehouse we began with is taking shape. It is now a place where members can enjoy the company of others, undertake activities as well as become involved in hobbies and pastimes with other members. We are currently, with the financial help of a grant through the area Men in Sheds Group from Humber Wolds Rural Action, installing up to

date communication equipment. This will enable us to keep in better contact with members through Zoom meetings and other improved communications. These will also provide a very useful facility once more normal times return, for training videos and “How do I do that” sessions to add to the range of activities possible at the Shed. We are currently working on the Santa Sleigh for the Hornsea Foundation and hope it will look perfect for his journey around Hornsea. We shall keep members and the wider community updated with our progress and look forward, like I suspect all of us will, to the much improved and safe Shed. Finally a big thank you to all those members who have continued to support us despite not being able to enjoy the shed, together with those who have given donations for the limited items we have been able to make or restore.

1: FAIRY HOUSE: Member Curly Sue’s fairy house she has been commissioned to make at the Shed 2: BIRD HOUSES: The bird houses made by member Ian Pennington for sale from The Shed

Stuart’s Quiz – Lockdown

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. Small character part (5) 4. German river (3) 6. Rodeo performer (6) 9. Chile pine (6,6,4) 11. One who solicits votes (9) 12. Violently frenzied (7) 13. Crustacean (7) 14. Without delay (legal) (9) 15. Patriot (8) 17. Disorder producing convulsions (8) 21. City in Tennessee (9) 24. Gelatinous sweet (7)

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27. Part of a sailing ship (7) 28. Long-established custom (9) 29. Suffer an ordeal (2,7,3,4) 30. Flag (6) 31. No (3) 32. Cunningly (5)

CLUES DOWN 1. Amusing (7) 2. Throughout one's life (3,3,3) 3. Exaggerate (7) 4. Revelations (9)

5. Feudal lord (8) 6. Former name of Sulawesi island in Indonesia (7) 7. Cascade (9) 8. Gorge (7) 10. Reef of rock (6) 15. Clemency (6) 16. Sea monster (9) 18. Splendid display (9) 19. Frugality (9) 20. Seven-sided figure (8) 22. Presume (7) 23. Disappointment (3-4) 25. Young girls (7) 26. Complete array (7)

1) Which television chat show host announced that he is leaving his Saturday morning Radio 2 show after 10 years at the end of December? 2) Nicola Adams has had to withdraw from Strictly Coming Dancing this year (2020) after her dance partner tested positive for Covid – what is her name? 3) Who is playing the part of Prince Charles in the new series of the crown which started on November 15th ? 4) Dustin Johnson won the US Masters golf tournament at Augusta – but who was England’s highest finisher? 5) In the United States who is the first female to become Vice President following Joe Biden’s presidential victory? 6) Des O’Connor passed away on Sunday, November 15 aged 88. In what year did he have a UK number one single hit with the song “I pretend” ? 7) Who has been appointed the new manager of Sheffield Wednesday – his 11th managerial appointment? 8) In which prison did the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe die on November 13? 9) Who became the first female artist to have a number one album in the UK in five consecutive decades with the 15th studio album which got to number one on November 9? 10) At which castle in North Wales is I’m a celebrity… get me out of here being filmed at this year?

Answers to Stuart’s Quiz are over the page on page 38

Solutions to the November edition crossword and sudoku

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Hi, I’m Ann Montini – Each month I will be bringing you a star interview that I have met and chatted with, so I do hope you enjoy them – My first is the wonderfully talented Russell Watson, now back on your screens in this years “I’m a Celebrity” – I am so thrilled to be able to bring you these each month, as I have a special connection to this great district as many will know, I would present my touring variety show “Variety Express” at the Floral Hall and even further back than that at the fondly remembered Star Cinema – Lots of memories to share with you all, and until next month... Here is Russell.

Ann Montini – Meets Russell Watson Russell Watson, has sold millions of records worldwide, and performed for some of the world’s greatest figures, including The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince, and the late Pope John Paul II. with ten studio albums under his belt, his success has been phenomenal. Now he is back, this time appearing in “I’m A Celebrity Get me out of here”

Ann - Jungle – Russell How brave? RW - Thanks Ann- Its Wales this year not Australia, so I jumped at the chance really – I love Wales and until this year I have never had time to do it – I’m scared ,but excited at the same time really. Ann - Did you watch the shows for years? RW - I did and do love it, but you know it’s a challenge and more so something I wondered if I could do – I am also excited to see who else is in there, you know the rumours but until its confirmed or your around the bush fire who knows. Ann - Strictly Come Dancing. I hear they would love you on the show … RW - It’s what I call an entertainment show for all the family, and yes, I would love to be on, but, would I be any good though, of that I am not that sure, but why not give it a go and see what happens .. Ann – Who do you admire singing wise? RW - Like so many the greats really, Sinatra, Ella, and of course Pavarotti, but I also think you should create your own sound and look, admire, but of course be original yourself . Ann - Touring when is that planned? RW – We had one planned this year from Blackpool Opera House, to the London Palladium which is wonderful, and I do enjoy touring to be honest, but It will be a lot of fun now with the social distancing and all that, but again not sure when that can truly happen yet – fingers crossed. Ann – I am told you’re a huge Bond fan. theme tune? RW - Huge and yes, I think it should go back to singers like they did with Miss

Bassey and Matt Munro, where the song was memorable and part of the film, I know it’s seen as old fashioned but those are the ones you remember right . Ann – US presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush, you have performed for both, how nerve wrecking is that? RW - It’s a privilege really and yes, the nerves do kick in of course, but then you have been booked because hopefully they like your voice, but again its surreal and afterwards you do have to pinch yourself at these moments . Ann – You have also won a vast number of awards – RW - The awards are wonderful, but it’s the fans that are the core, also with the new album. In Harmony, which is out now Ann we got the fans involved via social media to ask them what we should sing together, so the rewards are people getting the music they want. Ann – You went from working men's club circuit to international stardom almost overnight. What advice would you give to others starting out? RW - Grab every opportunity ,and perform as many places as possible then you can really face an audience because without that experience, short term fame will be just that – showbiz is a lot of highs and lows but what a wonderful career its been to me, and I am so thankful For tour dates: aledandrussell.com Best Wishes Ann xx Photo caption: - Ann Montini / Russell Watson - c Maycon Pictures

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Hornsea School and Language College pupils get into the Christmas spirit HORNSEA School and Language College (HSLC) students in the design and technology year group bubbles have helped to create the HSLC giant advent calendar window. The window will be on display at St Mary’s Church Beverley. Local schools and groups were invited to produce an advent window for either St Mary’s in Beverley or Beverley Minster. The giant advent calendar is outside the church and a new door is opened every day. Students are also making hampers for staff at the local care homes. One of the

year seven students has designed a card to go with the hampers. Staff and local businesses have donated items to go in the hampers. The construction group are also making wooden trees to sell again this Christmas. Pic 1: WINDOW: The HSLC advent calendar window that will be on display at St Mary’s Church in Beverley Pic 2: CHRISTMAS: The cards that will go in the hampers for care home staff designed by one of the school’s year seven students

Children in Need at Hornsea Community Primary School FOR CHILDREN In Need 2020 Hornsea Community Primary School children came into school in Pudsey outfits, yellow, spotty or non-uniform. They took part in lots of activities within their classes; design a T-shirt and a sponsored silence to name but a few. Everyone enjoyed the day and helped to raise money for this great cause. 1: DRESSED UP: Some of the students dressed in their Children in Need themed outfits 2: FUNDRAISING: The children raised money for Children in Need doing activities

Stuarts Quiz Answers The answers to Stuart’s quiz from page 37 are: 1) Graham Norton 2) Katya Jones 3) Josh O’Connor 4) Tommy Fleetwood 5) Kamala Harris 6) 1968 7) Tony Pulis 8) HMS Frankland 9) Kylie Minogue 10) Gwrych Castle

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Hornsea and district Poppy Appeal 2020 THE Poppy Appeal for 2020 is now completed and because of the Covid Pandemic the amount of money has been seriously impacted. The decision was reluctantly made in Hornsea not to place poppy goods in the usual outlets including Tesco and the Co-op. This was to safeguard the volunteers and the buyers of the poppies. Despite this the amount raised in Hornsea and the villages has been outstanding. Over £8000 has been banked so far with some donations and money raised from the sale of wreaths still to come in.

At the beginning of the campaign Poppy Appeal Organiser for this area, Keith Twigg, had anticipated that a sum of around £2000 would be a good return because of the Covid restrictions. He admitted to the Community News that he was way off the mark. Keith added: “Despite knowing how generous people are around here I did not anticipate just how kind and inventive they could be. The people and organisations who have ordered wreaths over the last 10 years or so just increased their donations. The recommended donation for a wreath is in the order of £20 but this year just

about everyone generously gave more. One local businessman, who was suffering from the Coronavirus, donated £400 for one wreath. Keith said: “He wishes to remain anonymous but both he and I know who he is and I thank him sincerely.” There was also an increase in donations from individuals and organisations. Many donated directly to the Royal British Legion online and acquired a poster to put in their window or poppies to sell or give to their friends or employees. Keith commented: “It is impossible to name everyone but I feel that I must again thank

Anna Jebson for her ribbons, the Lamming sisters for their crocheted poppies, Sarah Warcup and her mother Irene Smallwood for their masks and little Robyn Harper for her jewellery and keyrings. Between them they donated almost £5,500. “Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way and I hope that you all are proud of yourselves and that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.” WELL DONE: Robyn Harper with the certificate of thanks presented by Keith Twigg

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A SMALL outdoor socially distanced service was held at 9.30am for Remembrance Sunday in Hornsea Memorial Gardens. Reverend Tina led the service with members of the Hornsea branch of The Royal Bristish Legion, Deputy Lieutenant Mr Hugh Bethell and Deputy Mayor Tim Bunch. Wreaths were then laid on the memorial. Standard Bearer Mel Watson also observed a two minute silence with his daughter Tracy outside his home at 11am complete with Post and Reveille courtesy of his Bluetooth speaker. More wreaths from schools and community groups were laid over a few days with several groups choosing to lay their wreath on November 11.

1: GATHERED: A socially distanced service took place on Remembrance Sunday, November 8 2: REPRESENTATIVES: Standard Bearers Mel Watson and Ruby Seager with Hornsea Deputy Mayor Tim Bunch, Deputy Lieutenant Mr Hugh Bethell, Chair of the Hornsea RBL Rachel Dobson, and Reverend Tina Minett Stevens 3: REMEMBERED: Mel Watson outside his home for the 11am two minutes silence on Remembrance Sunday 4: HORNSEA FIRE CREW: Some of the Hornsea Fire and Rescue crew held a socially distanced two minutes silence and placed their wreath on the memorial on Remembrance Sunday

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Spooktacular Halloween fun OUR community was not going to let Covid stop the fun of Halloween. Children and adults instead took part in pumpkin trails so everyone could enjoy socially distanced outdoor Halloween decorations and fun. We share a selection of the huge number of photographs shared by those having fun across our area this Halloween.

Pic 1: SPIDER: Rosie and Samuel from Hornsea with their giant spider decoration Pic 2: CUTE: Happy Halloween from Polly Maiden aged 22 months from Hornsea Pic 3: PUMPKINS: Layla Dyas from Leven with her spooky display

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Coasting Along By Justin Furapaddle WHERE to start? There is so much going on in the world that requires my intervention to put it right that I scarcely know how to begin this massive task. Most of it is sad and depressing. To begin on a sad note (and not in any particular order of ‘sadness’) it was a sad sight not to see Remembrance Parades in our towns and cities this year for the first time since they began. There is something poignant, emotional and in a strange way uplifting to view these parades and the ones in Hornsea are no exception. It is the one time in the year when there is a real sense of unity, of coming together. We see our civic leaders, local services personnel, respectful observers and some Hornsea people proudly wearing their service medals and, perhaps most important of all, so many young people taking part in the Church service and the short march up Newbegin to the Memorial Gardens where there is an invitation to publicly remember and say a prayer. But not this year. I noted though a small gathering of about 30 persons assembled (social distancing adhered to,) in the Memorial Gardens for the 11th Hour of the 11th day of the 11th. Month. The ‘Last Post,’ a bit muted but somehow more fitting for the occasion, still sounded. The heads all bowed in remembrance. Another ‘sadness’ has been the absence of ‘Lights Night’ such a great event when the town comes alive thanks to the small army of volunteers and those that support them. Credit though to those shops and businesses who have rallied round to give the town centre some festive cheer with bright lights in their window displays and some ‘on street’ decorations. If all this sounds a bit nostalgic, I have noticed as I have grown into the generation gap how I remember incidents from my youth that suddenly loom large where they were once almost forgotten. Take for example an incident from my school days that for some reason has come back to the forefront of my memory. I was once the Head Boy in my Primary School. How I got the post is something of a mystery even to me, but it may have had something to do with wanting the school to erect a fence to keep the girls out! Having held the post for a year an election loomed large for the following year and I really wanted to hold onto the job. The election was to be contested with another boy and the powers that be decided to award each class so many votes, depending on size and location, that would then all be added together and the first to reach 170 votes won. Despite my young age I soon suspected a rat in there somewhere and from the off I contested the validity of what was being done and how I was being cheated out of my rightful place as Head Boy. As I suspected would be the case the election was rigged against me and my opponent came first with what appeared to be a comfortable majority. Despite this ,and having only my suspicions to go on as opposed to any hard evidence , I declared the result nil

and void and continued to act as if I was still holding the position of Head Boy even though my opponent claimed victory. I continued to insist I was the rightful winner and would not be standing down. I therefore never accepted defeat and as soon as my pocket money allowed I launched a series of legal challenges that failed to achieve anything of note so I had to grudgingly accept the result but the sense of obvious injustice lingers on. As this latest ‘lockdown’ comes to an end to be replaced by a ‘tier’ it all seems to me a bit haphazard and prompts me to question if anyone oversees the process who has some idea of what is going on and where we are going with it all. For those people who have lost their jobs, or are unable to run their hospitality businesses during the Christmas period it must be a depressing and worrying time. You would think our politicians might have some inkling as to what is supposed to happen, but they seem as baffled as everyone else. In searching for answers, we often hear reporters shouting out at politicians who are about to enter or leave Ten Downing Street some short relevant questions that never, ever, are answered. What is the point? I can envisage the newsroom at the BBC where the ‘Assistant News Editor’ instructs one of his male underlings to take his tie off, put on a scruffy jacket and wear some ill-fitting trousers and pop down to Parliament to see if he can grab the attention of the Prime Minister and shout out to him a question like: ‘Prime Minister when are you going to sack the rest of your advisors after so many resignations?’ To which, of course, there will be no reply, but we do get an inkling on this occasion with all those ‘Cummings and Goings.’ Evidently the national aim (and a personal one for many,) is to ‘Get back to normal.’ I am not too sure that is a good idea as ‘normal’ seems to have a long list of problems to accompany it. One of the ‘normals’ I would like is a return to the lack of pipe music in our local Tesco. It was always a ‘plus’ for me to be able to shop in silence without that infernal noise being inflicted on sensitive earlobes and such was the situation when Tesco first traded in Hornsea however I note that this intrusive and indecipherable music is now being relayed and hence my joy at its absence has been shattered. I guess it's only a matter of a few days before we buy our produce whilst the annual song of Slade and his rendition of ‘Merry Christmas Everybody,’ is blasted out. Humbug. It is on a par with ‘fresh air’ and sunny weather in my list of ‘what is normal’ that we could well do without. Despite this surrounding gloom it is incumbent on us to make the best of it all and spread some Christmas cheer so can I participate in this by wishing my reader and all at HCN a Happy Christmas, and in the immortal words of Tiny Tim, ‘God Bless Us, Everyone.’

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SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM NUMBER TEN! Have you ever wondered what life is like for the nation’s top dog? Find out in this exclusive Christmas interview with The Honourable Dilyn Johnson, conducted by Karen Whitchurch K: Hi, Dilyn, thank you for talking to us. Well, it seems no time at all since last year’s Christmas photo...you really carried off that hat! So for all your fans, will there be another seasonal picture? D: Yass, if get treats, Sausage is good. K: You look really grown-up now. D: Yeah, I fink I do too. Got big beard and stuff. K: I understand you were born in Wales and had quite a bad start in life? D: Yer, wonky jaw and not eat, but mended now. Was nice people with cheese and stuff... K: Of course, you were fostered. But you weren’t there very long. D: Boris and Carrie got me. My pack now. Boris call me GOOD CHAP! Carrie say I CUTE. K: Life at Number Ten must be great then. D: Not grumble. Games, food, belly-rubs. Is cat called Chief Mouser Larry, we has truce. K: Well, that’s a relief! And what’s your daily routine like? D: Out early me and Boris. Sniff, pee, poo thing. K: You or him? D: Whuh? K: Just my little joke! And I believe he also takes you running? You like that? D: Lots waiting. Me fast, Boris slow. K: At least he’s trying! And does Carrie take you out as well? D: Go park, chase bitches, bark squirrels, then go coffee and biscuit. Biscuit good. Some days, see growly old man, Carrie say he called Jeremy, and I not to wag. K: Wow, pretty busy days, then! And might I ask how you spend your evenings? D: Get dinner watch dog telly. Me likes dat Dogfather. If is people-dinner, I do two-paw beg-thing, them go AWWWW and I get nice stuff. Was one scary man, Carrie say he called Donald, I not beg him. He smell wrong, I think he eat me. K: Gosh! And I bet you’ve met lots of other famous people too? D: Boris said if I good, he take me see someone called Kween. Was little dogs with big ears, good fun chase play-fights on slidey floors. Kween give me biscuit, tickle ears and call me ‘little dervish dog!’ That good, right? K: You must have made quite an impression then! Have there been any bad times? D: When Carrie poorly, throw up, been eating grass? When Boris not okay, go bed and then go away, was sad. Me try halp Carrie, she crying and coughing. Boring man take me walk, not throw ball so I go chase pigeons. Carrie tell me I bad boy then hug me tight. K: Oh, dear! What happened next? D: Boris come home, say he miss me, him tired, not want play. When he better, him and Carrie go away long time bring back howly-yowly thing. K: Good gracious! A new puppy? D: Boris say: ‘This is Wilfred. Watch over him.’ It smell good, like pack, so me guard. K: That’s so sweet. And are you still friends? D: We is pack. Wilfred more fun now, it throw food and me good catcher. K: This Christmas should be a fabulous time then. Any special plans? D: Food. Rip paper. Food. Play toys.Food... K: And finally, are there any secrets you can share with us? D: Yass. Boris. Him snore. K: It was great talking to you, Dilyn. Wishing you and your pack a very merry Christmas, from everyone Up North. To all of you and your dogs: have a happy Xmas and a great new year. We hope to reunite with you in 2021. www.hornseadogowners.co.uk Dilyn was unavailable for a photo-call. Picture posed by random British bulldog.

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10 years since the big freeze of 2010 PARTS of the Yorkshire region have seen snow in recent days but not like the winter of 2010–11. We look back at some of our reader’s images from 10 years ago with heavy snowfalls, record low temperatures, and widespread severe travel disruption. It was the United Kingdom's coldest December since Met Office records began in 1910, with an average temperature of -1 °C. The ‘Shadows’ overlaid with ‘Merry Christmas’ taken by Arnold Underwood from Leven featured on Look North at the time, and the bus in the snow he captured appeared in the East Yorkshire Buses calendar the following year.

1. SQUIRREL: A squirrel enjoying some food in Hornsea captured by Jane Denton 2. STREAM DYKE: A horse near Stream Dyke in Hornsea captured by Vanda Miller on December 3, 2010 3. PLAYING: Kerrie Walkers Labrador Molly playing in the snow at Dacre lake in Brandesburton 4. MATCH: The annual Boxing Day game at Hornsea Rugby Union Club was a festive scene (picture sent in by Steve Crook) 5. CHILLY: Hornsea Mere captured by Vanda Miller on December 20, 2010 6. SNOW: Kerrie Walker’s car not going anywhere back in 2010 in Brandesburton 7. BLIZZARD: Hornsea walkers battle a blizzard on Beverley Westwood (By Arnold Underwood) 8. BUS: East Yorkshire 246 bus passing the New Inn, Leven (By Arnold Underwood) 9. CANAL: Frozen Leven Canal (By Arnold Underwood) 10. AIRFIELD: No flying today - Leven Airfield (By Arnold Underwood) 11. LEVEN CHURCH: Holy Trinity Church, Leven (By Arnold Underwood) 12. SHADOWS: Merry Christmas - shadows on the snow (By Arnold Underwood) 13. WALKERS: Hornsea walkers by Beverley Beck (By Arnold Underwood)

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Keyless vehicle locking systems advice HUMBERSIDE Police has issued advice regarding keyless vehicle locking systems. Vehicle crime has a huge impact on people’s lives. • Keep keys out of sight inside your property; don’t leave near doors, windows or out on worktops • If possible, use a blocking pouch (Faraday Bag) – these are inexpensive – make sure you store your spare key in one too • Turn off keyless fob’s wireless signal - wireless signals on some keyless fobs can be switched off • Use a steering wheel lock or car alarm - most modern car thieves are equipped with laptops rather than hand tools, so mechanical devices – such as steering wheel locks – can be a real deterrent • Re-programme your keys - if you buy a second-hand vehicle, there is a risk that you may not be given all of the sets of car keys. Reprogramming your car keys can stop thieves using stolen keys

General car crime prevention advice • If you have a garage, keep your car in it when it is not being used • If you don’t have a garage, park your car as close to your property as possible to make access difficult • Where possible, block your car in with another vehicle or a driveway parking post which would mean the vehicle couldn’t be driven away • Install CCTV and a motion sensor security light covering the area where your vehicle is kept, such as your driveway or the street outside your property • Check and make sure that no valuables are left in sight in the vehicle and keep the glove box empty where possible. Consider leaving it open to show there is nothing inside • Invest in a tracking device. Whilst it won’t necessarily stop the vehicle being stolen, it will significantly increase the chances of us being able to locate and recovering it To report information about crime in your area, please call our nonemergency 101 line or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always dial 999.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council helps launch free employability programme for young people EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched No Limits – a free new employability programme for young people aged 18-24. The programme aims to help participants from across East Yorkshire to access employment and training opportunities. It is available to young people in the region either virtually (via online video chat) or through Youth Hubs (central locations where participants are signposted to services that assist with progression to employment), located in Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Hessle and Withernsea. Dedicated advisers will be on hand to support participants by identifying and achieving realistic employment goals and opportunities through the current COVID-19 pandemic. Carl Southcoat, project manager

for the programme at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We can offer a one-stop service for young people trying to find employment in the East Riding. “We are working closely with other organisations and projects to make sure that our clients can get the support that they need, to help them to achieve their career goals and ambitions.” To give participants the chance to progress in the changing world of employment, the programme’s advisers will work closely with them to create a unique programme of training – tailoring their specific needs and aims, such as developing a wide range of computer and digital skills. Advisers will also take on a ‘key worker’ role to establish and coordinate a broad range of partnership working opportunities with local businesses and employers to generate the right

opportunities for participants. They will also support young people by helping them access services and try to help them overcome any specific individualised barriers. Councillor Victoria Aitken, portfolio holder for economic development and inward investment at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “No Limits is an employability programme which is a greatly welcomed service with which we can help to provide for young people, especially in this current COVID-climate that is affecting the employment market. “And the unique thing about it is that we can offer tailored support for all users, including multi-agency and triage support for those that

are furthest away from the employment market. “The main aim of No Limits is to help young people to identify an achievable path to the employment they want, and to equip them with the skills they need to get there.”

Graham Stuart MP heralds half a million of extra funding for healthier travel in the East Riding EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council is set to receive £467,400 of new funding from the second tranche of the Government’s Active Travel Fund which Graham Stuart, who is the MP for Beverley and Holderness, says is a step in the right direction to making his constituency more pedestrian and bike-friendly. The funding, which is earmarked for projects such as new, segregated cycle lanes, ‘School Streets’, and ‘Low Traffic Neighbourhoods’, is part of a record £2 billion investment which aims to double the number of journeys taken on foot or by bike over the next five years. It will be given to councils under tough new conditions ensuring that thorough consultations are carried out with local communities and that schemes’ impact on motorists and businesses are closely weighed up. These conditions follow discussions with local MPs, many of whom reported back that previous schemes have not always been well-received by local road users and businesses. Councils will have to report back to the Government on the schemes’ impacts – both positive and negative – within a year of their introduction. If these conditions are not met, future funding allocations will be reduced and the Government could claw back some of the money already provided. Commenting on the news, Mr Stuart said: “With lots of flat land across much of Beverley and

Holderness, I’ve always thought that we should be encouraging people to walk or cycle more wherever possible, especially for shorter journeys. “I’m delighted that our area will benefit from additional funding to make our local area more bike and pedestrian-friendly, while maintaining the access and space other road users still need. “Councils will be given plenty of time to work out how best to spend

this money so that it delivers maximum benefits for active travelling without having a negative impact on motorists.” The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP, added: “It has been great to see so many people build cycling and walking into their daily travel habits. To support them, we know it’s vital to have the right infrastructure in place so everyone – cyclists, pedestrians and motorists – can use our roads.

“This funding will help further realise that ambition, but councils must engage with communities to develop schemes that work for everyone – those that haven’t won’t be able to take their plans forward.” CYCLING: MP Graham Stuart cycling past St Mary’s Church in Beverley.

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Hornsea District Walking Club CONTINUING the theme of featuring Club Members' favourite walks, first up this month is a contribution from Graham Hadfield. Graham hails from Driffield and was our Club Chairman for several years. He is a seasoned walker, member of the Ramblers Association and Long-distance Walkers Association and thinks nothing of doing a five mile walk with his dogs in the morning before setting off on a 20 mile challenge hike across the moors! For his favourite Club walk he takes us back to the Lake District in April 2017 when several Club members were based at the Patterdale Hotel for a few days walking in the Lake District. Graham describes the day the group tackled Helvellyn, the third highest peak in the Lakes at 3,118ft. "We set off from the Patterdale Hotel on a clear spring morning heading towards Glenamara Park, with wonderful views down Ullswater, and then on to Kennels Bridge to cross a docile Grisedale Beck. Our route then took us across Birkhouse Moor to Glenridding Beck. We made a coffee stop near the Youth Hostel which was once part of Greenside galena mine; this was the biggest lead mine in the Lake District operating from 1650 until 1962. We then set off across Glenridding Common , on a good gravel path, with Catstye Cam in front of us covered in a dusting of snow. A steady climb brought us to Keppel Cove with view to Brown Cove and the dam below Catstye Cam. The dam was used to regulate water to Low Mill and to a hydroelectric power station, built in 1890. Low Mill was down the valley , part of the Greenside Mine. The electricity was transmitted there via copper cables and was used to power winding gear. Our walk now consisted of a series of zig-zags to climb above Red Screes with Whiteside directly in front of us and Helvellyn further along the ridge. Fortunately, the visibility was still excellent. We were about 2,600ft up at this point and had fantastic views in all directions. The lakes, Thirlmere, Derwent Water and Ullswater were all in sight. Arriving at the cairn on Whiteside we stood at a crossroads; our target, Helvellyn, was to the south. Looking north east we could see Raise, which has a ski tow and ski hut – some people carry a set of skis up here! To the north were three more 'Wainwrights' – Great Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd and Watson’s Dodd; and further north Clough Head was also visible. Also, clearly in view were the quicker (but steeper) routes up Helvellyn from Thirlspot and Wythburn on the A591 road. With most of the climbing behind us it was now just a gentle slope to the summit of Helvellyn pausing to look down Swirral Edge – too adventurous for me! Further along the ridge was Striding Edge, always more popular than Swirral, and Red Tarn which separates the two. I use the word ‘ridge’ loosely; it is actually a plateau and the site of the first aeroplane landing on a mountain. In December 1926 an Avro Gosport bi-plane landed and successfully took off again (just!). We continued along the ridge before descending into Grisedale via Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike. Below us was Grisedale Tarn surrounded by Seat Sandal and Fairfield. The day finished by following Grisedale Beck down to Patterdale. As well as the

lovely stream, our walk down the 1 valley was accompanied by a helicopter picking up large bags of rocks and placing them on one of the fells to facilitate repair work to the paths. With brilliant visibility all day, and more Wainwrights in view than I could count - we were so lucky." (Note: The 'Wainwrights' are the 214 Lakeland Fells catalogued by Alfred Wainwright in his classic 'Pictorial Guides to the Lake District'.) 2 Our next favourite walk is provided by Chris Smith. Chris was the Club's Walks Secretary a few years ago and he organised several 'walking holidays' to the likes of the Yorkshire Dales, the North Pennines and, a particular favourite of his, Ireland. However his favourite walk described here is in the Yorkshire Dales - the 3 classic walk around the 'Delights of Malham'. Chris writes, "Here is a walk, not too short and not too long, which we never get tired of. At around 7 miles it starts and finishes in one of the Yorkshire Dales outstanding 'honey-pots', Malham. The village is situated almost at the head of Malhamdale and is relatively easy to access via Skipton which 4 offers you to travel by rail followed by a 35 minute bus ride. “The walk commences in the centre of the village, which boasts two fine residential pubs, a Youth Hostel, and a number of guest houses and B&Bs. From the bridge take the gravel path signposted Pennine Way and then look on your left for a diverging path to Janet’s Foss 5 waterfall, the first of the delights and a great location for photographs. I know it's difficult, but tear yourself away towards Gordale Lane and the wide path leading to Gordale Scar, a collapsed limestone cave with towering walls some 150 feet high. We love getting ahead of our fellow walkers who’ve never visited the Scar to see the look 6 of awe in their faces as they approach the impressive view around the final corner! It is possible to climb up the central section if the water cascading down is low. For the less agile there is an alternative route via a path off Gordale Lane signposted Malham Cove, another delight, which awaits to thrill a little later in this walk. Either route from Gordale leads you to the vast expanse of Malham Tarn, one of only eight upland alkaline lakes in Europe. It is an anomaly in limestone country; the fact that it has a slate base means it retains water. Directly across the Tarn is Malham Tarn House, currently a Field Centre, but is more famous for its association with Charles Kingsley, who was visiting friends at the house, and used the location as his inspiration for the 'Water Babies', published in 1862. “From the car park , usually frequented by an ice cream seller, near the Tarn outflow, follow the Pennine Way south. Pass the water sinks where the

stream disappears into the underlying limestone and drop down into a glacial hanging valley known as the Watlowes. This leads to the top of what is regarded as Malham’s number one attraction, The Cove. This 650 feet wide, 300 feet high cliff face is topped with a fine example of limestone pavement (clints) fissured by cracks (grikes) with many rare plants surviving in the shady recesses. A stone staircase leads down the righthand side to the base of the Cove. Here a stream which vanished underground through the limestone higher up, emerges. This was thought to be the source of the River Aire, but that is actually further down the dale where

another underground stream emerges. From the Cove an easy path leads to the road down to Malham or you could take the stone clapper bridge across the beck and along a field path that eventually leads to a walled track into the centre of Malham." Our next favourite walk is provided by Dennis Mars. Dennis was one of the original members of HDWC and a regular walker until a few years ago. Dennis says, "The walk I have chosen is from about 20 years ago but one that has left a long happy memory. The starting point of the walk was Keld in Upper Swaledale, one of many former lead-mining communities in the dale. With the decline of the industry it is now a small hamlet but being on the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast National Trails it has several B&Bs and accommodation in the former youth hostel. The area is a walkers' paradise, being where the Pennine Way running South to North crosses Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path going West to East. This short walk takes us to where these two longdistance walks cross at East Gill Force then above the infant River Swale past Kisdon Force. Climbing away from the river we come to the ruins of Crackpot Hall, and wow! although now an abandoned ruin, what a farm it must have been in its time, in this location at the head of the Swaledale with stunning views. From here we descend past old mine workings and cross Swinner Gill, then rejoin the river bank. Further downstream, cross the Swale at Rampsholme footbridge to reach Muker, another former mining village. Unlike Keld, Muker has a thriving pub, post office and tearoom and these days is a 'must visit' village for both walkers and tourists. Continuing the walk from Muker there is a steady climb over the flanks of Kisdon Hill with everchanging views as height is gained following a well defined path back to Keld, so completing an interesting and enjoyable 7 miles." So from days gone by, back to the present and Arnold Underwood (HDWC Walks Secretary) reviews the current state of affairs with the pandemic and the continuing restrictions . "The November 'Lockdown 2' meant that groups of six were no longer allowed, but did allow meeting outdoors with one other person who was not in your household or 'bubble'. So we find Club members have been out and about in ones and twos for their walks. The COVID-19 guidelines mean that some local spots continue to be very popular, with narrow village roads congested with parked cars. For example It seems places to avoid are Brantingham Dale, Millington, and Thixendale on the Yorkshire Wolds, Goathland on the Moors, and some coastal locations. Several of our members have travelled to the Wolds, Moors, or Howardian Hills, where it is possible to find good walks and avoid the crowds, by choosing less obvious locations from where to start your walk. Remember with pubs and tearooms closed, there is no incentive to park in a village!" Arnold has been following the walking exploits of our Club members in recent

weeks, based on postings on 'social media'. "The 'Sunday Six' (usually Betty, Julie, Sue, Margaret and the two Daves) before the November lockdown, have been in Cropton Forest and around Castle Howard. The 'Tuesday Two' (Julie and Sue) have been in Ryedale around Rievaulx Abbey, and to the Howardian Hills around Hovingham and Nunnington, but not always on a Tuesday! The 'Sunday Two' (Arnold and Caroline) also did a walk from Nunnington on a separate occasion, as well as walks around Goathland and to Falling Foss waterfall on the North York Moors, and on the Wolds from Wharramle-Street and from Warter. Others club members have done more local walks such as around Hornsea Mere, Leven to Beverley, Beverley to Arram, Bridlington and Bessingby, and Preston to Paull to name just a few." Club members are able to enjoy a virtual get-together on Sunday evenings courtesy of Zoom, with between 8 and 10 members regularly 'logging on'. Our Annual General Meeting, which should have been held in November, was in effect postponed until 2021. Club Chair Joyce Davidson informed members by email that all committee members had agreed to remain in office, and Club Treasurer Dudley Horner presented the accounts for 2020. Membership for existing members would be carried over to the end of 2021, meaning there would be no subscription fee due in January. Finally a few words from Stuart Kemp, a Club member from the very beginning and a past-Chairman, "This being the last Community News before Christmas l should like to wish everyone the best possible time this year and I hope that next year will eventually lead to more normal times. The Walking Club traditionally has had a Christmas walk followed by Christmas Dinner in a pub. The first of these was in 1996 when the Club did a walk from the village of Wass, near Byland Abbey in North Yorkshire, followed by an excellent Christmas Dinner at the Wombwell Arms. Is it really 24 years since that first one? The Club has also celebrated every New Year with a 5 mile walk followed by soup and sandwiches in a local hostelry, the first of these being from Skidby at the Half Moon Inn. This year not only have many club Sunday walks been cancelled but also all the Wednesday evening walks and several weekends away. However, as soon as it is safe to do so, all will return in 2021 with a regular walks programme. I look forward to meeting all of you then and send best wishes to everyone." Best wishes for Christmas and the new year, but most of all stay safe. 1. Helvellyn walk - Glenmara Park with Ullswater beyond (by Graham Hadfield) 2. Helvellyn walk - Red Tarn and Striding Edge from the summit (Graham Hadfield) 3. Malham walk - Maham Tarn (photo provided by Arnold Underwood) 4. Maham walk - Maham Cove (provided by Arnold Underwood) 5. Keld walk - Kisdon Force on the River Swale (photo courtesy of Mark Duffin) 6. Falling Foss walk - view across Sneaton High Moor towards the coast (Arnold Underwood)

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On the Bank - Tansterne Fishery By Ron Bulless FOR THIS edition I thought it would be interesting to talk you through a fishing lesson and what actually happens. Harry, a junior angler who had several lessons on the pole in the summer wanted to experience winter fishing and for his ninth birthday his mum and dad bought him a second hand pole and booked him a winter lesson with me. It was Monday, October 26 and not the most pleasant of days – quite breezy and intermittent showers. Lessons are normally three hours but always overrun as sat out on the bank in the summer is quite pleasant and bites are always happening – this is not the case in winter. For some further background, the day before had seen the second winter league match on the pond and the first division averaged 28 lb and the second division averaged 20lb although over 70lb was caught by the winner in each division and they fish five and a half hours. We were going to fish banded pellet on the bomb – maggot on the maggot feeder and corn on the waggler but from feedback the three previous days we opted for maggot only on all three methods. The lesson began at 10am just as the rain started and it was a very early decision to park the waggler on the bank as casting and presentation on this method was going to be too difficult for a nine year old and probably for me. We settled under an umbrella to get out of the nasty weather elements and this meant that casting would be different with the side flick cast but with

the weight of the bomb and feeder this was not overly difficult. We had a single white maggot on the bomb and were in peg four – we chucked this out slightly to the right and at about 20 metres in the deepest water. We put a red and a white maggot on the maggot feeder and put a dozen maggots in the feeder to begin with – we cast this to the left towards the sunken island but two to three metres to the left of the island. I explained to Harry that we let the bomb and the feeder sink to the bottom and then tighten our line so that the end of the rod – the tip has a slight bend showing us that we were tight on the line. We were now watching the end of the rods for knocks/bites because if the fish take the bait the tip will twitch or pull round or if the fish picks up the bait and comes towards you the tip will drop back and become slack. It did not take long for the maggot feeder to show signs of a fish and then bang the rod nearly went in the pond – Harry played the fish and it didn’t want to come in easy and it was a good start to the day with a ghost carp just under 3lb. We rebaited the same red and white maggot and looked to cast in the same area as fish tend to shoal up in the winter so if you find one you normally find a few. We sat for a good 20 minutes with nothing happening then the maggot feeder flew round again another ghost carp landed by Harry at 2.5lb. We decided to cast to a different area and this was in front of us at 20 metres. I was explaining to Harry and his dad how some anglers come and fish the

Bicep tendonitis By Graham Janes THE BICEP tendon is a strong cord-like piece of soft tissue that connects the upper end of our bicep muscle to the bone in our shoulder. When we suffer tendonitis, it will be due to irritation or inflammation of this tendon.

same methods in winter and then don’t understand why they don’t catch and that the fish don’t move around as much in the cold water and so don’t need as much food – also that they move away from the shallows and into the deeper water in the winter. Harry was about to tuck into some refreshments when the maggot feeder went off again and he was playing another fish and this one would not come in easily. Harry said what happens if we get a bite on the other rod whilst we are playing this one and I told him I had not known that happen during any winter lesson I had given – you guessed it the rod nearly went in the pond as the bomb rod exploded. Harry passed me the maggot feeder rod and grabbed the bomb rod – I netted the 3lb ghost carp and then watched Harry play his fish. To our surprise we saw a flash of red with a touch of orange and a white underbelly – Harry landed one of the crossbred goldfish that have become very elusive and it weighed in at 2lb and is one of the prettiest fish in the ponds. We now had 10.5lb and four fish which I thought would be a good target for the day but we were only halfway into the lesson. The maggot feeder then produced an 8 oz skimmer and a 1 lb roach – then the bomb rod produced an 8oz skimmer. We then hit a lull and no bite for 25 minutes so I suggested that we bring in the rods and put fresh bait on but before this happened the maggot feeder had a drop back – I told Harry we turn the reel just to reset the line and then

injury usually from repeating the same movement over and over again. The most at-risk category are the older teenagers to adults which is due to our growth plates closing. We can get bicep tendonitis in our shoulder or elbow although it is very unusual to get both at the same time. It is quite common though to get bicep tendonitis at the same time as tendonitis of your Rotator Cuff muscle group.

We heighten the risk of injury with sports and activities that use repeated and overhead arm BRIEF ANATOMY movements such as: tennis, badminton, squash, Our shoulder is a ball and socket joint with the swimming, volleyball - it can also be caused by a socket being part of the shoulder blade and the sudden and/or serious load to the tendon which ball at the top of our upper arm. There are may be as a result of a fall with an outstretched numerous muscles around this joint, making it the arm, trying to lift something too heavy or twisting most complex joint in our body, all of which provide the elbow or shoulder in an awkward way. the shoulder stability, movement and strength. The bicep muscle is in the front of our upper arm The most common symptoms of tendonitis are: and enables us to bend at the elbow and rotate • weakness in the front of the shoulder the arm whilst providing stability for the shoulder. • a pain in the same area that will start slowly and This muscle is made up of two tendons, the long increase at night, when lifting, pulling or reaching and short head, which are both attached to bones over your head in the shoulder. The long head attaches to the top • stiffness when trying to move your arm of the shoulder socket and the short head to the • you may start to hear or feel a snapping shoulder blade. sensation in the shoulder. Clicks and clunks are To find your bicep, look at the front of your arm quite commonplace in this area but new or and simply bend it – it will bulge when contracted. unusual noises should be checked at the earliest To find the tendons, place your thumb on the front opportunity of the shoulder, apply pressure moving the thumb left and right and you will be able to feel a cord-like WHAT CAN I DO? structure – this action will usually cause some • STOP & REST – as with most injuries you should tenderness. stop and avoid the activity that is causing the WHAT IS IT AND WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Bicep tendonitis is most commonly an overuse

problem immediately • ICE – the first 72 hours are vital for reducing the swelling. Wrap an ice/cold pack in a thin cloth

bang off it went – Harry played this fish like a professional and we landed a 2.75lb ghost carp. We were discussing what we should do next when the bomb rod started knocking – this did not look like a carp bite but Harry was on his game and he played this fish with the touch of an experienced angler - it was a chub of about 2lb – what a day this was turning into. 17.25lb had now been landed and we had half an hour left – we got another skimmer on the bomb which showed both methods had worked and we had mixed up single white single red – red and white double red maggot as hook baits. We sat there and discussed how the casting was different under an umbrella because of how you were restricted and that Harry was going to have 5 minutes on side casting when the maggot feeder went off again – would we be in for another ghostie? - this fish took line of a medium set drag and I knew it would be the biggest fish landed if Harry could get this in – then we saw it turn on the top and it was a mirror carp – this would make the day – 6 different type of fish and 20lb landed but it was not over – I have every confidence in Harry as he listens and soaks it all up like a sponge and then puts it into practice. He does not bully the fish or get over excited until the fish is landed and I missed the fish with the net on the first attempt to land it – would it get away – I don’t think so not with Harry on the rod – bingo in the net and

almost 3.5lb. That was it over 21lb caught on a poor weather day and to put it into perspective there was an experienced angler on the far bank who had 2 bites and 1 fish before packing up and going home. Had Harry fished in the match against division two anglers and fished five and a half hours – I reckon he would have been second or even third but this does not tell the full story. We were fishing the maggot feeder on 6lb line with a 5lb hook link on an 18 hook and earlier in the day the rod almost went in the pond when something crashed onto the bait and went off like crazy. Harry was onto it and was playing the fish beautifully - he did nothing wrong and had the fish on for three to four minutes when all of a sudden the line went slack – he reeled in to see the hook link had broken and from the bend in the rod I am guessing but I think it was a 7lb plus mirror carp that broke the line – the one that got away – there is always the one that got away. GOOD CATCH: Harry, 9, with one of his many fish

and apply it to the area for 5-10 minutes multiple times over the three days • NSAIDs – anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen may help. Please speak to your GP or local pharmacist if you are unsure or have concerns over medication • THERAPY – getting the correct diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible together with bespoke stretching and strengthening exercises will help to restore your range of movement and strength so you can make a speedy return • STEROIDS – if symptoms persist it may be necessary to visit your GP to ask about a cortisone injection which can be effective in helping to reduce the swelling WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF I DON’T LOOK AFTER IT? If we do not take care or continue with the constant overuse, the tendon may fray or eventually partially or completely tear. The most obvious sign and symptom will be a sudden and excruciating pain in the upper arm or at the elbow, dependant on where the tear has taken place. You may also hear a ‘popping’ sound. Other symptoms of a torn bicep tendon include: • sharp stabbing pains in the shoulder or elbow • bruising on either the upper arm or on your

forearm near the elbow joint • a high degree of weakness in the shoulder or elbow • being unable or having trouble trying to rotate your arm from a palm down to a palm up position • the contour of the bicep changing to a ‘Popeye muscle’ My apologies but at the time of writing it is still not possible to pop into the clinic but as always, if you would like to chat something through then please give me a ring or drop me a line. Good luck and stay safe! by Bodymax Sports & Remedial Therapy

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Leven Members Club named East Riding Charter Standard Football Club of the Month WITH THE football season on a temporary hold due to UK wide lockdown the team at Leven MC have been focused on community fundraising throughout November. Taking inspiration from the work done by Manchester United player Marcus Rashford they began raising funds and collecting food for local food banks and charities. Initially they collected a large amount of food and other essential items to be added to food parcels for East Yorkshire Food Bank, which were donated on November 7. They were blown away by the response from the public which helped them to make a donation at Hornsea Tesco where two full trolleys of food and items were donated to be shared between The Trussell Trust East Yorkshire Food Bank and Fareshare. Hornsea Tesco added an extra 20% to the collection. During the first week of December a further donation was provided to Marfleet Primary Academy which will be used to support Christmas food hampers for any family from the school that feels they need a little help. Aside from the food donations the team at Leven have so far raised over £600 to support the East Yorkshire Food Bank with a target of £1000. This has been done through their Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfun ding/levenmc-foodbankappeal All this community commitment has earned them the title of Charter Standard Football Club of the month awarded by the East Riding FA. They are looking forward to helping Leven Parish council who have asked the club if they can help them deliver food parcels over the Christmas period whilst the food bank is closed. They are also reaching out to more primary schools to donate to their Christmas hamper 1 appeals. The club plan to continue working with the East Riding foodbank for the rest of the season, working hours in the warehouse when possible and helping deliver food parcels around the region. They will also continue to collect food from their own players, opponents and the general public as donations to the 4 foodbank. To donate food or essential items (they will collect in the local area) please get in touch via Facebook / Twitter or email levenmc11@gmail.com. To contact via phone please get in touch with Steve Hunt 07507 833268 or Martin Hatto 07852 947700.

1: DONATIONS: One week of food donations collected by the club 2: HORNSEA TESCO: Martin Hatto with the donations at Hornsea Tesco 3: AWARD: Leven MC have been awarded East Riding Charter Standard Football Club of the Month 4: DELIVERED: The donation delivered to Marfleet Primary School

Hornsea Golf Club By Wright Golf WEDNESDAY, December 2 and golf has returned. Welcome back to all our members. We are just welcoming members and their guests for the first week back and then hope to open to visitors as and when the time sheet allows. Due to our tier 3 status the clubhouse facilities will remain closed other than the toilet facilities next to the Rolston Bar entrance. Locker rooms will remain closed. The Halfway House will be open on Saturdays and Sundays for preordered takeaway. Don't forget to text your order through prior to arriving at the Halfway House. Thanks to one of the members out on the course on Wednesday 2 who sent me this picture with the wording: “This was the view from the 13th green! It's good to be back”. Christmas & New Year Eve AM-AM's Due to popular demand the Christmas and New

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Year’s Eve Am Am's will be taking place this year. However due to restrictions they will not be shotgun starts. The Christmas Am Am is being held on Friday, December 18. Further details will follow by direct email to members today and times will be open for booking from Friday, December 4. Members will need to ring, message, email or book in person, online booking is not available. Full team details will be required. Unfortunately prizes for the best dressed will not be available however feel free to be festive as last year’s team were!

Hornsea Harriers prepare for their festive challenge HORNSEA Harriers are launching a festive challenge to support families hit hard by the impact of Covid-19 The town’s running club has set up the 12ks of Christmas to encourage its members to run 12km (around seven and a half miles) in one format or another in the weeks leading up to Christmas. As part of the challenge, each Harrier will donate festive food or a gift to Hornsea Crisis Support, the organisation supporting families in need during the pandemic. Club Chairman Craig Waites said: “All runners know it’s difficult to keep motivation going in the run-up to Christmas. We thought this was a fun challenge to help a great cause and encourage our members to keep lacing up their trainers.” Harriers are committing to running 12km a week, either as a single run or in total, or simply complete the distance during December, allowing club members to run as much or as little as they like to retain their fitness during the run-up to Christmas. Thursday night club runs, which leave from Morrow Avenue at 6pm and follow social distancing rules in line with England Athletics

regulations for Tier 3 areas, have just restarted following the end of the national lockdown. Club members will bring their donations for Hornsea Crisis Support on the final club run before Christmas, Thursday, December 17, so they can be taken to the organisation for distribution to those in need. Craig Waites said: “We are a running club made up of people who live here and the surrounding villages and we feel proud to represent our town. Throughout the pandemic, our club has gone from strength to strength with our members building lasting and solid friendships to help each other through some tough times. “As part of that, we want to support all members of our community in times of need and Hornsea Crisis Support have done a fantastic job helping vulnerable people since the start of the pandemic. This is just a nice way of showing people we care about them.” SANTAS: One of the past Christmas club runs as the group prepare to run for the Hornsea Crisis Support this year

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Grassroots football restarts after lockdown OUR LOCAL teams will be looking forward to getting back into action following confirmation from the FA that local league football can start again from December 12. The game has been suspended since the beginning of November in line with Government advice on Covid-19. At the time of printing the East Riding League has not yet published its league fixtures but the Humber Premier League has confirmed its fixtures for December and most of January.

Hornsea Town Hornsea 1st team will be looking to improve on performances year to date, currently in 12th place in the HPL they will be hoping the break has freshened them up as the season restarts.

In ERCL Division 3 Hornsea Town Reserves will be hoping to put in an improved set of performances to get them moving up the table. Having only played three games winning one and losing two a couple of wins would get them in the mix. The third team will be looking to build on a couple of good results in Division 6. With two wins so far from six games they’ll be looking for a bit more consistency.

Brandesburton With one game planned before Christmas and one in the new year, Brandesburton will be looking to build on a decent start to the league season. A 4-3 defeat in the last game saw Brands in 8th place as we entered lockdown. Having played a game more than the teams around them they will be looking to consolidate their position in HPL D1.

The Brands reserves are midtable in ERCL Division 3 (Played 5, Won1, Drawn 2, Lost 2). They will be looking to build on a 5-4 win in their last game away at Hutton Cranswick.

Leven Members Club Winning one game from the five played in the ERCL Premier Division season so far Leven MC will be looking to get some points on the board in the league as they resume the season in 9th place. The ERCL have confirmed that the league will begin on December 12 but fixtures are not yet available. The Leven reserves are flying high in ERC Division 3 winning all three games played so far and are the top of the table so will be looking to build on the great start. Well done to all at Leven in the lockdown period on their efforts and donations towards the East Yorkshire Foodbank and other good causes which culminated in them being named East Riding Charter Standard Club of the Month for December (See separate article)

Aldbrough United AFC Colts Having played six games, won four, drawn one and lost one Aldbrough have made a promising start to their campaign in ERCL Division 6. They’ll be looking to keep this good form going once the fixtures resume on December 12.

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Hollismen impress at Twickenham! HORNSEA RUFC jumped at the call from England Rugby Union ahead of the autumn international against Georgia. The game at Twickenham was played behind closed doors. While rugby fans aren’t able to watch England at Twickenham or in their local clubhouse during the national lockdown, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has come up with a way for clubs to be there in spirit if not in person. Throughout the Autumn Nations Cup, as part of a new #ShowYourShirt campaign, the RFU will be displaying club and county shirts to create a visual representation of the community game. Hornsea RUFC were initially represented at Twickenham Stadium when England took on Georgia, and were also on display for the next three weekends taking pride of place in the stands during England’s Quilter International against Ireland, part of the Autumn Nations Cup, and the Red Roses Test Match against France. Each shirt will remind the players where they started their rugby careers, that supporters are still cheering them on from a distance and, perhaps most importantly, will underline to everybody watching on TV of the importance of grassroots rugby and the impact the pandemic is having on our community game. “Grassroots rugby is, without doubt, the lifeblood of our game and it must be protected,” said RFU President Jeff Blackett. “That is fundamental in our strategy and we continue to remind the Government of that fact. “It is the rugby family which will ensure longterm growth, once we can see a real return to the game, and we want to make sure that we keep the rugby family together during this crisis. That is why we want to recognise the continuing efforts of our rugby community during the Autumn Nations Cup and Women’s Autumn Internationals." Over 300 shirts have already been sent to the home of England Rugby with more expected to arrive this week. The RFU hopes to show as many club shirts as possible during the matches, particularly for the final fixtures with the deadline being extended to the end of November. RFU Rugby Development Director, Steve Grainger, added: “In normal times, clubhouses around the country would be filled with family and friends gathering together to watch England Rugby on TV. As we know, we are sadly not in normal times and it will not be possible this autumn. “We wanted to do something to recognise the

clubs and volunteers, who are working tirelessly during the toughest of times to keep their clubs going. We are doing all we can behind the scenes to support clubs in more practical terms, but this is a small gesture to show our clubs and counties across the country how important they are to the game as a whole. So many of the England internationals were introduced to rugby and developed their love for the game through minis and junior sections at clubs. They understand how important a role clubs play within their communities. It will be good to take a moment to appreciate that at Twickenham Stadium this month and for the wider world to see it.”

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