Hornsea & District Community News - November 2022

HORNSEA Carnival Committee are bringing back their popular bonfire night fireworks display on Friday, November 4 from 6pm to 9pm in Hall Garth Park.

The event which has been postponed for a couple of years was previously held at Hornsea Freeport but this year moves to Hall Garth Park. The move has come about due to a change in the insurance of the Freeport group meaning the additional insurance payment required for the event to take place on Freeport land would be cost prohibitive and was out of the control of Hornsea Freeport Manager Simon Tudor.

Carnival Committee Chairman Iain Poole explained: “We then had to find an alternative location that would allow us to put on a firework display. We looked at Grangers field on the seafront but this is East Riding of Yorkshire Council land and requires a lot of different permissions. We then looked at Hall Garth Park the only problem being we are limited to the type of display we can put on due to the location of the park and the surrounding public areas. But let’s look at the positives, we are right in the middle of town and it’s accessible for everyone. We promised we would bring back the firework display if we

could afford to and we have.

“Tim from Eastern pyrotechnics, the firework provider, is going to put on a cracking show which fits the location and we hope the town can get behind Hornsea Carnival and support the event in these difficult times by digging is deep in their pockets. We will have options for contactless payment for donations too where people can choose the amount they want to donate.

“The cost for the full event is £3000. Hornsea Freeport have supported us and we have reached out to other businesses to support us as well.”

The event will run from 6pm to 9pm with the fireworks display between 7.30pm and 8pm. There will also be stalls selling refreshments from Bubbles and Berries to Peaky Grinders as well as Love Hog Roast, burgers and hot dogs and traditional sweets and light up toys. Live music will be playing from The Midnight Special band to keep everyone entertained.

DISPLAY: A past Hornsea Carnival bonfire night firework display (Photograph by Iain Poole Photography)

EASTGATE, HORNSEA - £285,000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Rarely available, a good sized two bedroomed detached bungalow with parking and garage, situated close to the town centre and on the edge of Hall Garth Park on the highly desirable Eastgate.

EPC: D Council Tax: C

Tenure: Freehold

These attractive Edwardian properties never stay on the market long! Well presented, and keeping some iconic original features, this property would be suitable for a multitude of buyers and we feel it must be viewed to be truly appreciated. In a great location, close to amenities and only a short walk to the beach front.

EPC: D

COUNCIL TAX: B

TENURE: Freehold CLIFFORD STREET, HORNSEA - £195,000

If you’re looking for a key ready, four bedroomed home with fabulous attention to detail and a picturesque outdoor space then look no further!

Keeping the traditional cottage charm and features whilst adding a modern twist, this property really needs to be viewed to be appreciated to its full potential.

EPC: E Council Tax: A

Tenure: Freehold

CHURCH STREET, ALDBROUGH - £220,000

A stunning example of an Edwardian terraced home.

A credit to the current owners, it is tastefully presented from front to back and provides ample living space for the growing family. With four bedrooms spread across two floors, two reception rooms to the ground floor and beautifully extended living kitchen.

EPC: C Council Tax: C Tenure: Freehold

Humble from the roadside, this property really is a hidden gem. Situated on Atwick Road between Springbank Avenue and Westwood Avenue, this four bedroomed detached property, once known as Leys Cottage, sits on almost a quarter of an acre of beautiful gardens. The property itself extends to almost 2000sq ft and has the benefit of a 35ft long garage/workshop. Records show the property dating back to 1841 but the property could well be older.

EPC: E Council Tax: E

Tenure: Freehold ATWICK ROAD, HORNSEA - £435,000

Looking for a taste of the good life, then look no further! This delightful, 3 bedroomed end cottage property has a hidden gem tucked behind it. Sat on the edge of grounds extending to approximately 1/5th of an acre and with a 17m long, substantial brick built outbuilding, with prior planning consent, we feel this property will get snapped up!

EPC: E Council Tax: A Tenure: Freehold HORNSEA ROAD, ALDBROUGH

A very well presented and substantial four bedroom detached home in a sought after location to the west of the seaside town of Hornsea.

Situated on a generous plot in a cul de sac position at the end of Cheyne Garth, this lovely family home has plenty of driveway parking, wellmanicured gardens to every side and is close to many local amenities in the town.

EPC 'C'. Council Tax band 'E'.

Tenure 'Freehold' CHEYNE GARTH, HORNSEA - £379,950

Have you ever dreamed of rural living? Set in approximately one acre, this four bedroomed, handsome farmhouse is sure to get pulses racing! We should also mention it has sea views... The village of Mappleton lies just south of Hornsea with the property being situated at the top of a private road along with two other dwellings.

CHURCH LANE, MAPPLETON - £399,950

EPC - D Council tax - E Freehold

We are pleased to offer this versatile mid terraced property with popular open plan layout downstairs and views for miles to the rear. With ample parking and an extension in progress off the kitchen which is due to be finished in the coming weeks, we don’t expect this home to be on the market for long!

EPC - E COUNCIL TAX - A TENURE - Freehold

BURTON ROAD, HORNSEA - £285,000

Woman airlifted to hospital after being injured by falling cliff debris

A WOMAN was air lifted to hospital on October 16 after being hit by falling cliff debris on Mappleton beach. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard who attended to the report commented: “HM Coastguard responded to reports of an injured woman, after cliff debris fell on her, in Mappleton on Sunday, October 16. The Coastguard was called at 11.15am, and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bridlington and Hornsea, and the Coastguard helicopter from Humberside, were sent to the scene. The casualty was recovered by the helicopter and transferred to the care of Hull Royal Infirmary.”

Plans for 195 new homes in Hornsea given the green light

A PLANNING application to build 195 houses off Hornsea Burton Road has been given approval by East Riding Council’s planning committee on October 13.

Gleeson Regeneration Ltd have been granted permission to build the 195 homes which include a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties, including 17 bungalows. The site should contain 15% affordable homes however the applicant contended this was not financially viable. This assertion was tested by East Riding Council’s Valuation and Estates Team who agreed with the the proposed contribution of 19 homes of which eight will be rentals, six intermediate homes and five first homes. As part of the development Hornsea Burton Road will be widened at the point of access from the current 4.9 metres wide to 6.4 metres wide with the addition of a two metre wide footpath connecting to the existing zebra crossing.

Although there were no objections to the development by any statutory consultees there were 29 objections received from local residents and Hornsea Town Council strongly objected to the development. Mr Curry, a Hornsea Burton Road resident spoke on behalf of the local resident objectors at the meeting ahead of the decision. Mr Curry said: “I have spoken to many local residents and they are very much opposed to the plan and have severe concerns.”

Mr Curry went on to express concerns regarding the low percentage of the development earmarked for affordable housing, the aging population of

Hornsea and the small number of bungalows the development includes. He added: “The traffic survey carried out last year was inadequate and did not reflect the volume of traffic at the busiest times. The survey box was installed on September 14 in the afternoon and was concluded on September 16. The schools were back, it was raining and out of season this was extremely disappointing as it caused us to question their commitment for accurate monitoring.” Mr Curry also expressed concerns regarding the road width, traffic build up in the area and flooding concerns.

Miss Emily Barrett from Gleeson Homes also took the opportunity to speak ahead of the decision. She updated the committee that Gleeson specialise in providing entry level housing and are currently developing over 80 sites in the north of England having build 2000 homes in 2022. Miss Barrett added: “Our Gleeson homes are on average 49% cheaper than a second hand home.” She also reassured the committee Gleeson are all about home ownership and do not sell to private landlords or people who sub let, adding: “On this development we intend to sell a new house with a current starting price of £166,000 which is affordable for a couple on the current National living wage.”

East Riding Ward Councillor John Whittle who also sits on the planning committee spoke at the meeting when he complemented Gleeson for their wiliness to listen and make changes to the plans before adding: “the

problems are with Hornsea itself.” Cllr Whittle highlighted his concerns which reflected that of the town council and residents regarding flooding concerns and the ability of the road infrastructure to cope with a further development of this scale. Cllr Whittle then proposed the application be refused on the grounds of highways and drainage. This proposal was seconded by fellow East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson who highlighted the applications for new homes in the town passed in the last eight years amounted to 691. Cllr Jefferson added: “That is an awful lot of dwellings in Hornsea such a small town as we have no infrastructure to cope with this kind of development.”

Focussing on the lack of infrastructure Cllr Jefferson pointed out there is only a single doctors surgery, a closed minor injuries unit, no banks and a very limited bus service in a town with one main road flanked by the sea on one side and the Mere on the other. She added: “I feel like Hornsea has taken its fair share of planning and I’m disappointed that this application is further development.” The proposal to refuse the application by Cllr Whittle received three votes with seven voting against it. A further proposal from Cllr McMaster to accept the proposal was supported by eight councillors and voted against by three so planning permission for the 195 homes has been granted subject to conditions.

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EDITOR’S COLUMN

I blinked and we went from summer to talking about the Christmas lights switch on! I’M NOT sure what has happened but I feel like I have blinked and gone from writing about summer events and here we are with Hornsea Christmas lights being switched on this month! (November 25th make a note!)

Our events list on page 30 is always a popular cut out for the month and is now one of the biggest we’ve ever had. There were times during Covid when we weren’t running this because of the levels of uncertainty and lack of events and I wondered if we would ever see such a lot of big events again. It was so hard to imagine as we walked deserted streets on our daily exercise. I’m pleased to see they’re back with a bang from coffee mornings to band nights, and the firework display is back again too – thank you Hornsea Carnival Committee. I know fireworks are controversial especially among pet owners but having pets myself personally I would rather have one professional display well advertised than lots of home displays going off for weeks at a time plus home fireworks don’t usually have the same wow factor!

We went along to Seaton’s Harvest Super in October – they have some fab events in the village and are very welcoming! They know how to run a good raffle too – as a bonus I also won Sunday lunch at The Barn at Longbeach for two! So many local businesses had donated to the event as they do to many events in the area – please remember how much they pay back to the community and support them where you can.

I have been asking for a small favour from those that enjoy reading the paper each month or those who have benefitted from telling their stories. Due to increasing print costs to secure the paper's future as a free delivered paper we have had lots of lovely donations. Just 50p-£1 each month would really be appreciated– not bad for 40 pages of local news and events delivered through your door (we hope you agree). We have created a QR code (below) that allows you to donate quickly and easily. Several people have asked if they can do a bank transfer or set up a standing order. The answer is you can indeed, the details are: Hornsea Community News, Sort Code: 40-25-15 Account Number 51516124. We have been very kindly awarded £1000 from Hornsea Lions towards the increased print costs which makes a huge difference and will help in the longer term along with all your donations to help keep 8700 copies of the paper being delivered each month. A massive thank you to the Lions and everyone who supports them and their events. Thank you everyone for your support as always

Hornsea Remembers and parade returns

HORNSEA remembers the fallen on Remembrance Sunday, November 13. At 9.30am a Civic Service will take place at St Nicholas Church followed by a parade to the Hornsea Memorial Gardens where a short Service of Remembrance will be held including the laying of wreaths

After this all are invited to the Ex Servicemen’s Club for a get together over light refreshments kindly provided by Hornsea Town Council and the club committee.

To allow for the parade there has been an order that affected roads are closed between 10am and 11.30am. These closures will operate as rolling road closures and the roads will

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be reopened once the parade has passed consistent with maintaining public safety.

The roads are: • Newbegin - the whole extent.

• New Road between the junctions of Cliff Road/ Newbegin and Westbourne Road/ Railway Street.

• Westbourne Road - the whole extent.

• Cliff Road between the junctions of Westbourne Road and New Road / Newbegin.

• Grosvenor Road - the whole extent.

Open event for Bemora Wellbeing Hub

BEMORA Wellbeing Hub are having an open evening on Wednesday, November 9. This is an opportunity to mingle and chat to the team about all aspects of the hub. There will be complementary nibbles from their fusion kitchen and the bar will be open. Also special offers will be available on the evening from Bemora Skincare and Bemora Escape. They will also be showcasing some of their Christmas gift products which can be purchased.

The first 20 people to walk through the door will also receive an express complimentary head/shoulder massage on the night and a raffle will also take place to win a Bemora hamper worth over £100!

The event runs from 6.30pm until around 9pm. At the event some special offers for local small business owners will also be launched.

School pupils mark Harvest Festival with collections for Hornsea Pantry and Foodbank

PUPILS at Hornsea Community Primary School brought items in to donate to Hornsea Pantry as part of the school’s harvest festival. Mrs Simmonite from the school explained to a thankful Christine Parkinson from Hornsea Pantry that the pupils had been learning about the cost of living crisis and helping those in need as part of the harvest festival events.

Christine thanked the pupils and Mrs Simmonite for the donations which will make a big difference. The costs of top up shopping for the Pantry have increased like everyone’s grocery bills as well as increased pantry users as the cost of living crisis impact is felt meaning funds and donations are particularly in need at the moment. The Pantry operates from Hornsea

The Bemora Hub will also be open on Christmas lights switch on night from 5.30pm. They will be offering warming take away style food and festive warm drinks such as warm Apple Pimms and mulled wine.

Hornsea Christmas lights switch on evening

Parish

a Wednesday

Friday morning from 9am –10.30am and they can be found on Facebook or contacted by phone 07305 097009.

THANK

HORNSEA Chamber of Trade have organised the Christmas Lights Switch on event for Friday, November 25. The event will run from 6pm to 8pm with the lights being switched on at 6.30pm. As usual Newbegin will be closed on the evening to allow stalls along the street and many businesses will be open.

PUMPKIN COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED

Remembrance Sunday parking concession

THERE will be free parking in East Riding Council carparks on Sunday, November 13 to help those attending Remembrance services.

Councillor Barbara Jefferson East Riding Yorkshire Council

said: “ I would like the residents to be aware that all pay and display parking charges throughout the car parks in Hornsea will be suspended on Sunday, November 13 this concession

is in place to support those who are attending Remembrance Sunday events. A variety of notices and other information will be displayed in each car parking area to publicise this free parking.”

CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the wheelbarrow full of pumpkins competition in our last edition. Sarah Warcup from Sigglesthorne is the lucky winner picked from the entries with the correct answer of 40 varieties!

Thank you to The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme for their fab competition! You can visit the Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme until October 31 for all your last minute pumpkin purchases.

Church Hall on

and

YOU: Christine Parkinson from Hornsea Pantry thanked the children for their amazing donations pictured with teacher Mrs Simmonite

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New roadway and drainage system officially unveiled at Edenfield Cemetery in Hornsea

A ROADWAY extension and new drainage system has been officially opened at Hornsea’s Edenfield Cemetery.

The capital investment work by Hornsea Town Council has been in the planning for a couple of years. Included in the works were a new 125 metre long road extension as the site continues to expand to make it easier for visitors. Also due to drainage issues in recent years land drains have also been installed to combat the problem so relatives hopefully do not

find their loved one’s grave flooded in inclement weather.

The works have been carried out by L & K Warcup Construction Ltd. A spokesperson for the construction company said: “We recently completed works on a new 125m long road extension at the cemetery on behalf of Hornsea Town Council which has opened up new space that will serve the town for many years to come.

“We have also installed 250m of land drains to help

reduce the flooding issues which has been a problem for many years, complete with a new water storage pond with perimeter fencing.

“It was our pleasure to be part of and carry out such a major scheme for the town. A great effort by everyone involved.”

The road extension was officially opened by Hornsea Mayor Councillor Stephen Prescott.

Hornsea to Seaton footway update

COUNCILLOR Barbara Jefferson

recently asked for a site visit by the East Riding Council portfolio holder and two highways officers to survey the footway between Hornsea and Seaton. This was asked for as Councillor Jefferson was not satisfied that sufficient investigations had taken place at the previous survey. Cllr Jefferson said: “After much discussion it

was agreed by all that it would be difficult to implement a designated cycle path/footway for the full length of the three mile stretch. However, due to the rainstorm that came from nowhere it was observed that the recent drainage scheme was working well on Brockholme corner where much of the flooding had caused problems in the past.”

It is intended that the reflective bollards that are damaged or missing on Brockholme bend will be replaced. Cllr Jefferson added: “It is clear that funding for major footway schemes is sourced through a competitive bidding process where we have to demonstrate to the Department for Transport that the scheme offers value for money. This

scheme is beyond the budget for the Council’s Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plans. Officers remain proactive in the search for external funding and until such an opportunity arises it will be kept on the list of large scale schemes awaiting future funding. I will work with the portfolio holder on this project.”

LOCAL MP ASKS RESIDENTS FOR THEIR VIEWS ON FIREWORKS

MP FOR Beverley and Holderness, Mr Graham Stuart, is asking residents for their views on fireworks.

As people across Beverley and Holderness prepare for the upcoming Bonfire Night festivities, Mr Stuart has launched a survey to give residents the chance to have their say about fireworks.

Mr Stuart commented: “While many enjoy fireworks, for others it can be a stressful time. From veterans to animals, plenty of our neighbours find the sound of fireworks disturbing.

“I look forward to hearing residents’ views on fireworks – and I hope that those who attend fireworks displays enjoy them responsibly.”

Mr Stuart can be contacted in writing: Mr Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or by phone: 0207 219 6925 or email: graham.stuart.mp@parliament.uk

OPEN: Hornsea Mayor Councillor Stephen Prescott opens the new roadway with town councillors, Town Clerk Joanna Richardson, Hornsea Town Council Maintenance Manager Gary Oxendale and some of the L & K Warcup Construction team who have worked on the improvements.

Local children remove three sledges worth of litter on their walks

THREE local children have contributed to removing litter from the town after they spotted a lot of drinks bottles and cans left at Hornsea’s Recreation Ground.

Proud grandad Jeremy Hall has been pleased by the efforts of his grandsons. He explained: “Over the last few months when my grandchildren visit we usually go for a walk around the Hornsea Rec. They noticed a lot of bottles and cans of all types. From litre bottles of vodka to cans and water bottles.

“My grandchildren, always up for a challenge, decided to collect it. They always knew to take their litter to the bin,

they then collected our sledge and put it to work! They did three separate runs over a couple of months and collected three sledges full. They said there is more to be collected and some of the bottles were even near a bin. The good news is it all went into the recycling bin.”

A JOB WELL DONE: Dexter Harding, Nelson Harding and Bodhi Cooper who collected the three sledges of empty drinks bottles and cans from Hornsea Recreation Ground

HORNSEA CIVIC SOCIETY VICTORIAN QUIZ

HORNSEA Civic Society’s November meeting is entitled ‘A Victorian Guess What it is Quiz’. At the meeting on November 16 Carol Harker will bring along a selection of Victorian artefacts from Hornsea Museum and invites us to identify their purpose. The meeting starts at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) at Hornsea Methodist Church. Admission is free for members or £3 for visitors. There will be a break in the programme for December and January and meetings will resume in February.

Art society members demonstrate skills at November meeting

HORNSEA Art Society’s November meeting takes place on Friday 11 at the Catholic Church Hall on Football Green in Hornsea starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 9.30pm. The meeting is their members evening where some of the group’s talented members demonstrate their particular talent. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £3.

ART and Soul is a gift shop based at Flemingate Shopping Centre in Beverley. The concept is that they provide the opportunity for local artists to have a permanent retail space from which to sell their work. Within the modern, fresh environment they currently showcase the work of 110 artists and have over 7000 products for shoppers to choose from. The shop is open every day and is supported with an online shop providing 24/7 sales. They also offer a click & collect service and free delivery subject to a £20 minimum spend. The products fall into six broad categories Art, Cards & Stationery, Gifts, Homeware and Furniture, Jewellery & Accessories and Photography. After celebrating their second birthday in September they are now getting ready for Christmas. This includes amazing decorations and lights waiting to go up at the start of November ready for the Flemingate Christmas Light Switch On which will be held on Friday 18th November. Art & Soul is the perfect place to come for Christmas Gifts, Cards and Decorations for all your friends and family. The ability to be able to support a local artist is made easier

CHILDREN IN NEED FUNDRAISING

KIRSTY Kirk from Hornsea has crocheted some Pudsey Bear and Blush Bear Badges which she is selling for £2.50 each and fingerless Pudsey and Blush gloves £6 a pair to raise money for Children in Need.

You can also try your luck on the raffle to win a Handmade crocheted Pudsey Bear Teddy £2 a ticket.

Kirsty will be selling the charity items in Hornsea town centre on Saturday, November 5 and Saturday, November 12 weather permitting.

Hornsea Inshore Rescue call

hoping to develop a terrace café to create a sustainable future for the charity

HORNSEA Inshore Rescue are looking for community support to bring a fully accessible viewing platform café to the town.

The roof of the boat launch building has been accessible for volunteers when needed since it was built, however the independent lifeboat charity is keen to share the spectacular views it offers with the public. The idea being that as well as adding an extra attraction for the town the rooftop terrace café helps the rescue charity to continue to be sustainable in generating funds.

This has long been a dream of Hornsea Inshore Rescue Chairman Sue Hickson Marsay who commented: “it would be fantastic for both Hornsea people and visitors to our area to experience the view. It would be fully accessible with a staircase and a lift. School study groups will be able to view the different cliff types along the coast and the coastal erosion and have a good view of the wind farms.

“For us as a charity it will help us become selfsustainable as the profit from the boat launch and boat launch café go to Hornsea Inshore Rescue. It is a hidden gem we would really like to share with people too.”

The initial plans show the terrace with recycled plastic decking and clear glass to help provide shelter from the wind.

One of the biggest challenges to the project will be the raising of the funds which the charity hope to get some grant funding towards. They need to demonstrate

there is pubic support for the project and have a book people can show this in at the boat launch café. They have also shown local East Riding ward councillors Cllr John Whittle and Cllr Barbara Jefferson around the café and terrace to share their ideas.

The next step is to conduct a feasibility study before applying for planning permission.

Jenny Ellerby (nee Swales) joins

Jenny has joined the Flower Box team alongside Julie and Jane. However Jenny isn’t new to floristry in the town having worked at the original Juniper Florist on Newbegin when it was owned by Victoria ‘Tor’. Jenny worked with Victoria until the shop sadly closed in 2016. Jenny decided she would give up floristry whilst her two children were young and went to work part time in Cafe Chocolate. Many will know Jenny’s cheerful character from enjoying a coffee in there before the café closed in September. Julie then messaged Jenny to ask if she had considered coming back into the floristry world. Jenny, delighted at the prospect, took up Julie’s offer to join her and Jane in the florists established more than 50 years ago.

Jenny had continued doing flowers at home and weddings for friends over the years so hadn’t given up completely. After starting back in October and doing some training Jenny commented: “you never forget, it’s like riding a bike as soon as you get back on it all comes back.“

Jenny has always had artistic

flair completing an A level in Art before training in floristry at Bishop Burton College.

The appointment of Jenny will allow Julie to take a step back, working reduced hours until a buyer for the florist business is found. Julie said: “the property is sold STC, but the business is separate and continues to trade as normal with myself as the director. The girls will cover days and I will come back from the farm and work some days every month to check the girls haven’t been partying without me! They’re not getting rid of me just yet!

“Customers come in and regularly ask if I have sold yet and their reply to the answer no is always ‘good we don’t want you to go’ which is lovely to hear.”

Julie is keen not to add to the many closed businesses in Hornsea or to let the much loved business close so Jenny joining the team will allow The Flower Box to continue to trade, as it has for 22 years this coming January – quite an achievement!

Julie added: “I would like to thank all my customers who thoroughly understand I want a new life with my partner in the

Midlands. Thank you also for the loyalty over the years and I hope everyone continues to support The Flower Box through these very uncertain times ahead.”

The original shop telephone number 01964 532612

continues to work but the second line has been removed as technology means one number is sufficient now.

A mistake in the Chamber of Trade Directory shows The Flower Box in the wrong category but a leaflet was distributed by the Chamber Of Trade to add into the directory to amend it.

NEW TEAM: Jenny, Julie and Jane at The Flower Box

1. FUTURE: A computer generated image which shows how the roof terrace could look in the future

2. DREAM: Sue Hickson Marsay on the roof terrace as it is today

StaRteRS

Minestrone soup served with homemade bread.

Gamberoni al aglio - Pan seared king prawns with garlic, white wine, sauce served with homemade bread.

Garlic mushroom - sauteed with onion, garlic & a cream white wine sauce Served with homemade bread.

Smoked duck breast - served with a salad garnish, in a honey red wine cranberry sauce.

Breaded goats cheese - deep fried served with a salad garnish & cranberry sauce.

MainS

(All mains served with seasonal vegetables)

traditional roast turkey - served with homemade gravy & cranberry sauce.

traditional roast sirloin - served with homemade gravy.

Risotto - grilled vegetables served with parmesan cheese.

Grilled seabass fillet - served with spinach a cream lemon saffron sauce (GF).

Sirloin Rossini - sirloin steak 28 days matured cooked to your preference, with crusty bread pate & a mushroom on top, served with red wine sauce demi glaze.

Pollo stroganoff - chicken breast cooked with onions, mushrooms with a French mustard, paprika and white wine Demi glace sauce and cream

DeSSeRtS

Christmas pudding, chocolate fudge cake (warm), lemon cheese cake (HM), Carrot cake (GF), salted caramel truffle (GF) adults £65.00 children 12 years £35 deposits £30.00 per person will be taken on reservations, this is refundable upto & on the 10th December

All food is to be pre ordered & paid in full by Saturday 10th December. Please speak to a member of staff regarding any food allergies at the point of your reservation.

DURING the week of September 26 a Macmillan fundraiser was held at Trains Hair and Beauty of Hornsea, as part of the nationwide ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event ‘. Emma Clark, a long-term client of Trains, mentioned the up and coming event.

Very quickly the event was organised and Emma delivered fresh homemade baking. At Trains we have been fortunate to have sampled Emma’s homemade baking previously, it is truly fabulous. We were all in for a treat, Emma brought with

her into the salon coffee cake, chocolate brownies, flapjack, Victoria sponge and ginger cake. All the baking was held in airtight containers keeping it fresh. Trains supplied fresh ground coffee.

Clients and passersby were encouraged to make a donation for a cup of coffee and cake. Due to the generosity of participants, a total of £323.19 was raised for the valuable charity Macmillan Cancer Support.

If anyone would like to donate to this cause, after the event, then please follow this link:

bit.ly/TrainsMacmillan

Trains Hair and Beauty will also be supporting the

9DN) on Tuesday, November 9 from 10am to 4pm

FANS OF Puffins Galore! will be able to spot the giant puffin sculptures until Easter next year.

Organiser’s of the project have announced that the sculpture trail will remain until the end of the Easter holiday in 2023. This follows its success as a visitor attraction, and popular demand from members of the public and local businesses.

The giant puffin sculptures have increased visitor numbers to the Yorkshire Coast and East Riding, as over one hundred thousand people, and counting, follow the trail of forty-two giant, artist decorated puffin sculptures.

Co-Director of Puffins Galore!, Clare Huby says: “We have received many requests from members of the public, asking for the trail to be continued into next year. People from around the UK and abroad have been in touch to tell us how much they’ve enjoyed taking part with friends and family of all ages. It appears that our special puffins have captured the hearts of many.” With their comical gait and brilliantly coloured breeding season bills, puffins are among the most popular sights in the UK’s coastal nature reserves — they are also seriously threatened by human activities and the effects of climate change — an important message which lies at the heart of this

public art exhibition.

Co-Director of Puffins Galore! Rick Welton explains: “The public response has been unbelievably positive, with real affection for the puffin sculptures. Fans of all ages have visited from across the country.

"At the last count, app downloads had exceeded 15,000. We also distributed over 75,000 free Puffins Galore! Spotter’s Guides with more on their way through libraries, tourist information centres, shops, venues and businesses.

"Our conservative estimate is that over 200,000 people will have followed the trail before they are either sold to sponsors or, auctioned to

raise funds for charity in May next year.”

The extension is possible thanks to additional support from our Key Partner, Yorkshire Coast BID and Project Partner, Visit East Yorkshire.

The puffins will have a grande finale in May, prior to the auction. Proceeds raised from the auction will be donated to four charities: RSPB, RNLI, Hornsea Inshore Rescue and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

PUFFIN: Headscarf Revolutionary, sponsored by Hull Maritime (photo by Artist Susan J. Woolhouse)

Southburn Christmas Fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support held at the Driffield Showground Kelleythorpe in the Rix Pavilion (YO25

Christmas Draw 2022

Spend £25 in store from November 1st and get a free entry into our draw to win a £100 voucher to spend in store. Draw takes place on December 16th at 10am in time for that

Hornsea Lions update

By Mel Watson

OUR ANNUAL ‘Fun Fashion Show’ was a great success, although it would have been nice to see a few more in the audience. Several plucky shop volunteers and Lions paraded a wide variety of clothing. The least said about past president Ken Thorpe’s bikini, the better! It is fair to say that everyone there had a good laugh and enjoyed the evening, which raised £600. A party from the RNIB and the Guide Dogs for the Blind attended our recent meeting at Hornsea Golf Club. They gave a demonstration and a detailed explanation of what is involved with both organisations. A separate report covering this appears on page 22. Several Lions have recently visited other clubs in the area with our Zone Chair Jenny Eldred. It is always nice to socialise and exchange ideas. The visits included North Wolds, Withernsea, Holderness and Driffield. A group from the club travelled to support Driffield and North Wolds Lions at the concert they had arranged with the Driffield Silver Band in the Old Town Hall. It was a lovely night with a stirring ‘Last Night of the Proms’ finale. Lions President Joan Gales recently made presentations to two of our members with Service Chevrons from Lions Clubs International. These were awarded to Lions Vice President Jean Robinson for completing 15 years and Lion Chris Bradley for 10 Years. Lion Dave Robinson has also earned his Chevron for 15 years but was unable to attend the meeting.

As usual, we have made several donations this month:

• RNIB - £1500

• Guide Dogs for the Blind - £1000

• Hornsea Scout Group - £4000 to help finance a trip to Austria next year.

• Hornsea Music Society - £600 to help fund a future concert.

• Hornsea Community News £1000 to help with the increasing running costs.

• Royal British Legion - Poppy appeal £100

The 200 Club winners for this month are:

• £40 - No 125 Mrs M Middleton

• £30 - No 84 Eric Harvey

• £20 – No 34 Mike Davidson

• £10 – No 40 Brian Sanger

A large party of Lions travelled to Huddersfield on the Tuesday, October 18 to attend the funeral of Lion David Spensley. All members and shop volunteers offer their condolences and sympathy to his widow past president Pauline and all of her family. 1.

Hornsea Cottage Hospital League of Friends update

By June Barton

THERE has been much in the news about difficulties in the health service. We know this is because beds in community hospitals were closed. This has resulted in patients not being discharged from main hospitals so there is no room for new patients. In turn ambulances queuing up are then not available in the community. We, in the League of Friends, get the opportunity from time to time to speak with representatives from the powers that be to address the concerns of our community regarding the services available and services that should be available.

Like most volunteer groups we need support, but not just money, although that helps. We need people who can put across a reasoned argument in a persuasive manner who are willing and welcome to join us. On Saturday, December 3 we will be holding a long awaited coffee morning in the United Reformed Church hall from 10am to 12noon. Please come along and show your

support and we will endeavour to answer any questions you may have and discuss any ideas you may wish to share.

Over the years with your support, the League has been able to purchase numerous pieces of

equipment for the hospital and the GP surgery. Pictured are just some of the times we have supplied (this may be difficult to read but a leaflet will be available to view at our coffee morning). We look forward to seeing all our friends, both old and new.

ARTS SOCIETY: HOLDERNESS NOVEMBER TALK ‘BEYOND SKEGNESS’

By Jenny Scruton

THE JOLLY Fisherman on the Skegness poster is famous, but few people have heard of its creator, John Hassall. He produced hundreds of other posters, book illustrations and adverts, including some for verses that most children who listened to Children’s Favourites on the

radio will know well. Prepare to be surprised. A talk full of nostalgia for those of a certain age!

The meeting takes place at Hornsea Floral Hall on Thursday, November 17 at 10.30am. Visitors are welcome for a suggested donation of £7.

Family fun and faith questions

By Reverend Tina Minett Stevens

CHRISTIANS Together are holding a family Pumpkin Party at the Parish Hall on Monday, October 31. All are welcome to join the fun with games, crafts and food. Please wear fancy dress. To ensure we have party bags for all families register by emailing pumpkins@hornseabenefice.org or calling Margaret on 01964 533576.

Have you questions about the Christian Faith? Then bring them along to the Parish Hall for Monday (faith) Matters: an opportunity to hear what Christians believe and have your questions considered (we will try to answer as many as we can!). Sessions start on Monday, October 31 at 10am and will last for an hour. For more details please contact the Vicar on vicar@hornseabenefice.org or 01964 532531.

Schedule below if space permits:

31st October: God – does God exist and how can we know?

7th November: Jesus – just a good man or the Son of God?

21st November: The Holy Spirit – not a ghost, so then what?

28th November: Prayer – why it’s important we spend time with God

5th December: Church - what’s the point, it’s boring?

12th December: Practical service – whose job is it anyway? We are sending out letters for the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Nicholas Church to local groups and organisations. If your group/ organisation has not decorated a tree before and would like to have a tree on display this year please contact Jean on 01964 535 766 for more information by Monday, October 31. Space is limited so please do not delay.

HART welcomes two new drivers

RECENT arrivals at HART, John & Brett, have joined the team of drivers. Both are part-time and are covering some school work, the Withernsea Town Bus, a shopper, and the Driffield Town Service – as well as doing some holiday cover.

“They have both fitted into our little team really well, bringing a friendly and caring approach” says HART Manager, Caroline Wegrzyn. “I am really enjoying the varied jobs that I am doing” adds Brett. John agrees, and in particular: “I am enjoying getting to know the passengers on the Withernsea Town Bus, they are a good bunch”.

Whilst the majority of HART's drivers are volunteers, some, including John & Brett, are paid. Having paid staff is necessary to cover the regular school runs, and the longer days on the Dial A Ride and shoppers, and sometimes to

cover gaps when not enough volunteers are available. HART operates a range of services across its area, all of which fill a social need where there are gaps in the commercial public transport network. Funding sources are varied and come from grants, donations, fares and charges, and volunteer time. Matching income to need can be challenging.

Volunteer drivers are still very much needed. Prospective volunteers need a D1 entitlement on their regular driving licence or a PCV licence. Drivers offer a range of time commitments from one day a month to three days per week. This doesn't have to be all year round, for instance if you like to spend your winters in the sun! Services operate Monday to Friday, and volunteer drivers are well trained and supported. Out-ofpocket expenses are paid for getting to and from HART's Yard in Hornsea.

Whilst being a vitally important role for HART's passengers, driving the buses is also a lot of fun. Volunteers thoroughly enjoy their time and feel a great sense of fulfilment in helping people maintain their independence and interests beyond their own four walls. They get to choose which services they prefer but generally drive the MEDiBUS services and community day trips out. If you want to know more, do contact the HART office on 01964 536684 for a chat.

Meanwhile, HART's regular services in the Hornsea area continue:

• Shopper services to Beverley (twice a week) and Driffield (fortnightly) – for anyone who might struggle to get there any other way. The return fare is £5. For

details and to book a place, call the HART office on 01964 536684

• MEDiBUS to hospital and other medical appointments, for those without access to a car and who cannot use public transport for any reason. Getting to hospital can be a challenge if there are no direct connections or even a bus service at all, you may be feeling unwell or have difficulty getting to a bus stop. It may also be that you do not meet the criteria for the NHS Patient Transport Service. If so, MEDiBUS may be the answer. The return fare is £5 for bus pass holders and £10 for those without. It serves appointments between 9am and 3.30

pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-1130 am on a Friday, and this time the booking number is 03456 445959.

• Unfortunately HART is no longer able to operate the 220 service between Hornsea and Bilton, as East Riding Council has ended its contract owing to very low passenger numbers.

NEW DRIVERS: John and Brett are enjoying their new roles

Sea safety and rescue charities ‘bouled over’ by generous donation

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

A VICTORIAN Christmas market is taking place on Saturday, December 3 at the Hornsea Hub from 10am and 3.30pm. With a wide array of stalls for special Christmas Gifts and children receive a free gift when they visit Santa. Adults won’t miss out thought as they can also pick up a free gift from the gift table. There will also be games, a tombola and a raffle.

BRANDESBURTON Petanque Club have donated £2,100 to Hornsea sea safety charities after raising the funds at a recent 24 hour ‘boule-a-thon’. The event at the Clubhouse on Catwick Lane in Brandesburton was organised to raise much needed funds for NCI Hornsea Watch Station and independent lifeboat charity, Hornsea Inshore Rescue.

The fundraising event saw teams playing the game for 24 hours nonstop, in three hours stints from 12 noon on Sunday, August 28. The final session on the Monday started at 9am and was a celebratory game with as many members as were available joining in.

The fundraiser was organised in response to the aid given to one of the petanque club members, Carol Ferguson. In December 2020 Carol suffered serious fractures to her leg whilst walking her dog on Hornsea’s north beach. Her predicament was noticed by the National Coastwatch who alerted the Coastguard. The Coastguard called out Hornsea Inshore Rescue as there was concern that Carol was close to the sea’s edge with an incoming tide. Within

minutes the lifeboat ‘Spirit of Hornsea’ was on the scene to attend to Carol’s immediate needs and assess her situation. A spokesperson for Hornsea Inshore Rescue explained: “It was decided that the best option would be to have her airlifted to hospital by the Coastguard helicopter. Leading Coxswain Karl Shannon pointed out that in most cases such as these it would be possible to place the casualty in the special stretcher and transfer her to the boat and return her to the slipway to be met by an ambulance. However on this occasion, because of the severity of the injuries, Coxswain Paul Jebson decided that a helicopter evacuation would be necessary.”

The cheques of £1050 each have recently been presented to the two charities by six members of the club including Chair Keith Bardon and Treasurer David Warnett.

Sue Hickson Marsay, chair of the Hornsea Inshore lifeboat and Malcolm Herring, NCI Hornsea Station Manager each received the cheques at their stations. Both expressing their team’s gratitude to all the club’s

members for their commitment to the fund raising project. Malcolm from Hornsea NCI commented: “The total sum raised is excellent, and will certainly provide our station with much needed funds for the coming winter, when we expect to suffer as our operational costs increase, as everyone does”.

Following the presentation at Hornsea Inshore Rescue the group were invited up into Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s observation tower for an exciting view of the lifeboat being launched into the night, through very high breakers, on a rough sea training exercise. Sue from Hornsea Inshore Rescue thanked the group for the donation and said: “Absolutely fantastic, it’s so important we keep funds coming in to ensure we can

continue saving lives at sea. We thank everyone who participated in the boule-a-thon to help raise us much needed funds, it was lovely to meet you all too and let you see the crew go through their rough weather training exercise.”

Brandesburton Petanque Club was established 25 years ago and has around 50 members. New members are very welcome

1. THANK YOU: Members of Brandesburton Petanque Club presenting the cheque to Malcolm Herring, NCI Hornsea Station Manager

2. MUCH NEEDED: Sue Hickson Marsay receives the much needed donation from the Petanque Club

Motte Garden to be completed

EAST Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson has been informed by officers at East Riding Council that the La Grande Motte Garden / Cross of Lorraine on Hornsea’s south promenade can now proceed with the final stages of rendering of the walls. Cllr Jefferson commented: I am delighted a contractor has now been sourced and work will be underway imminently weather permitting.

“This project has come up against many hurdles over time but hopefully now it will be completed back to its former glory. Many people I know will remember like me when this was our wonderful boating lake which was a huge attraction to

people from far and wide many arriving on the steam train into Hornsea for their holidays.

“This area was very much used and luckily part of the lake was retained to create a garden for the town twinning by Hornsea Town Council.

I was lucky enough to be in the party that visited La Grande Motte for the signing of the treaty by the Mayor of Hornsea at the time, Councillor Gary Smith. Its simplicity reflects La Grande Motte and I'm sure the town twinning committee will be delighted.”

PAST: The La Grande Motte garden as a boating lake

AS HPS Estate Agents approach their 14th anniversary they have made a move themselves into new larger premises.

The new offices and showroom have transformed a long empty building on the corner of Newbegin. The refurbishment has provided the HPS team with a large open plan space for their new desks and to meet with clients. The plentiful window space has created a light and airy environment inside while showcasing their properties on the latest LED back lit window displays to passers by. Within the refurbishment they were keen to create comfortable areas for clients to feel relaxed while discussing selling or buying their new home.

HPS launched as a new business back in January 2009 just a couple of doors away on Southgate in one of the small retail shops. When the opportunity came to take over the premises of the former Evan’s Jewellers over the road they made the short move. Over the years the team continued to expand taking over the upstairs space for offices.

Following a six month refurbishment of the former William Hill premises at 2 – 4 Newbegin, the

official opening took place on Saturday, October 15. With three times the floor space the team describe their aim as: “to get the balance of professionalism with client care at the heart of that.”

Adding: “We don’t just sell we move with our clients. From the move itself to meter readings, insurance and viewings we go the extra mile for our customers. We’re conscious many of our clients are vulnerable people having perhaps lost a loved one and deciding to downsize or move nearer family. We like to make sure they

feel reassured that they have someone they know and can trust.”

The branding has also had a facelift with an updated blue and moving away from the orange to create a calmer feel that reflects the new interior and the ethos behind the company. During the refurbishment period they had the windows

decorated by local artist Charlotte Eldred and due to their popularity they are continuing this with their corner window which was decorated with iconic Hornsea scenes such as the Memorial Gardens Lions ready for the opening.

The staff team is also now complete with Beth Walker as office

manager bringing a legal background, Tony Fenwick is a newly appointed sales negotiator with 20 years’ experience and Tara Cummings as a valuer with extensive previous estate agency experience, Olivia Gleisinger will be returning from maternity in 2023 and Jess Smith is also one of the negotiators on the team.

Autumn fun and kind donations for Hornsea Youth Club By Allan Iles

AUTUMN is now in full swing at Hornsea Youth Club with members from both sessions enjoying all that the club has to offer. Our favourites cake decorating and jewellery making have proved popular as always. We have also challenged our members to be creative with a shoe box, results included a full farmyard in a box, a throne for a king and a glamour submarine! We have also got the club ready for our Halloween parties and will bring you an update in the next edition. We were shocked and delighted to receive a donation from The Hornsea Ex Servicemen's Club of £250. This was raised during their Thursday afternoon bingo sessions and will go towards equipment for the club. Our youth workers Allan and Amanda went along to receive the donation and explain a little about what happens at

the club and how the money will benefit the members. September also brought more kind donations in the form of a full size air hockey table courtesy of Neil Bostock and a collection of games from Mary Myall. The club would like to say a big thank you for all these donations.

Like many across the country the club was sad to learn of the death of Queen Elizabeth II with the news being broken during our junior session. This prompted many discussions on the Queen, the Royal family’s history and of course our new King, so the members decided it would be a lovely idea to send King Charles a card to wish him well in his new role. This included messages and hand drawn pictures. If you are interested in joining the Youth Club please email Amanda or Allan at hornseayouthclub@ gmail.com

Local estate agent Rising Star recognised as awards finalist

LYDIA Campey from Our House Estate Agents in Hornsea made it to the finals of the Propertymark Qualifications Awards. The category

Lydia became one of three finalists in was the ‘Rising Star’. This is for someone who is new to the sector or has been in the industry for less than three years and are leaving a mark on the industry by delivering tangible benefits to their employer and being seen as a future leader.

Lydia started with Our House as an apprentice in 2020 having since become an integral and invaluable member of the team.

Lydia attended the glittering awards ceremony at the British Museum in London and although not crowned a winner she was presented with a finalists award. Our House Director Steph Kemp commented: “We are so proud to have Lydia as part of our work family. She has grown so much in knowledge and confidence since she started with us over two years ago as an apprentice. We’re absolutely thrilled and super proud that she was recognised as a finalist for the

Propertymark Rising Star award. She is an absolute asset to our team. Well done Lydia!”

Talking after the awards Lydia said: “I was shocked but so thrilled and honoured to be nominated for the Rising Star Award, it was a privilege to be recognised within the company as I love my job and love helping people find their dream homes. It was overall an amazing experience to attend the awards and chat to other Estate Agents and to meet Phil Spencer.”

Fundraiser concert for Hornsea Music Society apology

HORNSEA Music Society have made an apology for an error in the caption of their article in last month’s edition of the Community News. The picture captioned David Chew is in fact of his guest, Barrie Wyse apologies for any confusion caused.

As a last minute reminder the concert on Friday, October 28, will be a special fundraising concert, not part of the season ticket, by David Chew (cello, from Hornsea), Barrie Wyse (piano, former Head of Music and Drama at Beverley Grammar School), and David Johnson (violin, from Hessle), and Blas Rivera (saxophone). The title of the concert is “Back to Bach “, but you can expect to hear a wide range of music.

The concert is at the United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 each and are available from The Townhouse on Newbegin in Hornsea, or from Roberta Loades on 07816 863222.

Accompanied children are admitted free.

PERFORMING:

ART with a Heart are a group of local amateur artists who meet weekly in the Catholic Hall on Football Green in Hornsea. The group has been running for over 15 years and in more recent times have held exhibitions at Hornsea Freeport, The Floral Hall, The Seagull Gallery at the Hornsea Bowling Club and at Hornsea Carnival. Currently we have an exhibition at the Hornsea Pottery Studio at Hornsea Freeport and all our paintings are for sale with a percentage of any profits made being donated to local charities.

After an enforced break due to

the Covid pandemic we are now back in full swing and this year we have had excellent tuition from local artists Theresa Hall, Phil Hargreaves, Pam Williams and Brian Middleton who sadly recently passed away. At the present time we have been thrilled to have help from Louise Saward a former contestant on Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year showing us how to paint our own portraits in watercolour paints. Louise has been driving over from Huddersfield every week and we really appreciate her support.

Also during the summer while

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the weather has been so good we have been having monthly visits to Wassand Hall to paint ‘au plein air’ which we have all thoroughly enjoyed and we hope to have an exhibition of some of the work we produced in the Conservatory in the walled garden there next spring. As a group we all support each other with our work and help each other whatever standard we are at and also enjoy a chat over a cuppa and a biscuit (or sometimes cake).

I hope you can make a visit to our exhibition to support us and thereby help local charities.

1. Youth workers Amanda and Allan receiving the Ex Servicemen’s donation from Terri Taylor 2. Senior Members Taylor and James Daniel enjoying the new air hockey table 3. Junior Members Maisie, Clara & Ivy card making with Volunteer Pam 4/5. Shoe box challenge in full swing at the junior session 6/7. Alice and Hugo displaying their decorated cupcakes.

Barrie Wyse will be performing at the charity concert

Gareth Gaskin-Jones

Laughing Gull Comedy Club

The last chance to see a live comedy show this year will be the Laughing Gull Comedy Club night on Friday 25th November featuring three standups with very differing styles.

Martin Mor is a charming and chatty communicator: formerly a circus performer in Northern Ireland, he is now a popular headliner over here, and set a world record by compering a comedy show at basecamp Mount Everest.

Lovdev Barpaga is one of the

daftest comics you will ever see and was crowned ‘UK pun champion’ in 2017.

Phil Chapman writes cutting-edge topical scenarios and always brings something new to the stage.

Tickets at £10 each will be on sale on Tuesday 1st November in Floral Hall Café and then daily from 9am until 4pm.

Please note that the show in December featuring Alfie Moore has already sold out.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Keep Fit: 9.30- 10.30am £4.50

Chair Aerobics: 11am-noon £3.50 These classes take place on Monday and Thursday

Mandy 01964 533469. Lindsey 01964 536462

The last Thursday classes are on November 24th and will restart in April next year.

The Monday classes will continue as usual. Line Dancing

Classes are each Thursday from 2pm-4pm and cost £5

For further details, or to book a place please ring Denise on 07880 686848

Seaside Soul- Friday, November 4th 7pm- midnight £3 on the door

Hornsea Lion’s Christmas Fair- Saturday November 5th 10am-2pm

Antiques Fair- Sunday November 6th

Admission £1

For information about hiring tables, please contact the organiser on 07946352793

Craft Fair- Saturday, November 19th

Free admission

For information about hiring tables, please contact the organiser on 07946352793

Laughing Gull Comedy Club- Friday, November 25th Doors open 7.15. Tickets are sold in advance and are not available on the night- £10

Cinema @ Floral Hall- 3pm/7.30pm on Wednesday, November 30th

FLORAL HALL CINEMA

Tickets £4.00, Carers go Free! Tickets available from the Floral Hall café. Also pay on the door if there are seats available. Visit our facebook page: ‘Hornsea Cinema At Floral Hall’ and please leave your feedback.

The Ultimate 70s show Saturday,

November 12th

re-join them almost a year later, struggling with the pressures, pitfalls and temptations of their newfound fame. ‘FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS ONE AND ALL’ continues the journey with the loveable 'buoy band', as they navigate the choppy waters of fame, as the group struggles with their second album, and performing on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury.

Starring James Purefoy (as Jim), Maggie Stead (as Maggie), David Hayman (as Jago) and Richard Harrington (as Morgan).

Genre: Comedy Musical Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material) Runtime: 1hr 51mins

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE FLORAL HALL CAFÉ ALSO PAY ON THE DOOR IF THERE ARE SEATS AVAILABLE. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: HORNSEA CINEMA AT FLORAL HALL AND PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK

Doors open 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Travel back in time and relive the sounds of the seventies- pure 70s glam-rock nostalgia! The Ultimate 70s Show rolls back the years to encompass all the very best from that era. There is a six-piece line up showcasing huge anthems. Dress to impress and join in the fun.

Tickets are currently on sale for this live music show at £15 from Floral Hall Cafe- open 9am-4pm each day and are available from Skiddle priced at £15 a ticket plus a £1.50 booking fee.

BOOKS NEEDED

Thank you to everyone who has donated books and please keep sending them!

If you have any fiction books or biographies/ autobiographies, we would be delighted to have them. All funds raised go to Floral Hall.

We are taking bookings for Christmas lunch

It will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from December 6th at 12 noon onwards. Places are limited and must be booked in advance in the café.

There is a choice of a two or three course meal with a hot drink and a mince pie to finish.

All profit from the comedy club goes back into Hornsea Floral Hall

Lovdev Barpaga Martin Mor Phil Chapman

NEW BOOK REVEALS THE IMPORTANT HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AT CATFOSS

LOCAL resident Mr Rodney Robinson has written a book detailing the important history of the Royal Air Force at Catfoss. The book entitled ‘Royal Air Force Catfoss Remembered’ delves into Mr Robinson’s early memories of events connected with the RAF at the village.

Born at Manor Farm Cottages in 1938 many of Mr Robinson’s earliest memories are connected to RAF Catfoss. In the 1990s he decided these memories should be combined and documented so the history of this important site was not forgotten and in memory of the people who were based there. The research for the book included discussions with former Catfoss personnel based around the world. The book was completed in the late 90s and has only now been published meaning many of the contributors have now sadly passed

away.

As part of the project a memorial was made in Catfoss thanks to help and contributions from friends of Mr Robinson’s and businesses.

Originally set up as a practice camp for the RAF in 1928 and becoming active in 1929 it was expanded over the years. Prime Minister Churchill even arrived into it prior to visiting Hornsea in July 1940. The last aircraft landed in the late 1940s with the camp closing in 1964. The book takes a detailed look across over 140 pages at the history of these years with many photographs from the time. Mr Robinson commented: “I have aquired photographs from all over with some sent from abroad and one from the Imperial War Museum. The vast majority are what people have given me over the years.” There is a photograph of Winston Churchill arriving at Catfoss

in the book and the gentleman who accompanied him has even written to Mr Robinson with his memories for the book.

Back in 1942 Mr Robinson’s father started a contracting business and in the 1970s acquired the site where Robinson’s Builders Merchants is based today on the former RAF site. Still a family business Mr Robinson still works there today and it is currently the only retail outlet for the book which is priced at £13. One of the original RAF huts has been acquired by Mr Robinson and is still in excellent condition. It is planned to be turned into offices for the business. Originally a ration store it has been used as a piggery in between those years and still retains its original roof and walls.

Book priced at £13 available exclusively from Robinson’s Builders Merchants at Catfoss

Hornsea Urban Gardeners (HUG) update

By HUG Chairman Cllr June Greensmith

THE FOCUS at this time of year is about putting plots to bed for the winter, cleaning areas of detritus (no detritus means nowhere for weeds to put down roots). Also, bulb planting with a further 25 Kilos being added to the boundary of Hornsea Burton Road Carpark.

With the hose pipe ban still in place Hornsea Town Council could not be called on to clean park benches of bird droppings so myself and Martin Dixon cleaned the benches in Hall Garth Park and Memorial Gardens by hand.

With the ever growing need to look after the environment we are focusing on how we can change our practices to help support a reduction in climate change:

• Repurpose and reuse

• Make your own compost (21-day recipe)

• Increase sustainable planting schemes

• Reduce the need to use Glysophate by encouraging property owners to weed along streets and pavements

• Street sign underplanting is still a growing trend which enhances the area, increases civic pride and has a knock on effect in reducing littering and dog fouling

• With my Town Councillor hat firmly on I have a strong communication with ERYC, alerting them to areas that require their attention

Our 21 day compost is made by Sharon Jackson, lead gardener at the HUG Allotment and is used to planting new seedlings and sets. Sharon said: “It’s a quick, hot mix of layered allotment cuttings, veg waste, woody stalks and a little manure sprinkled with water, turned every five days, watered and layered every week, covered to keep it warm with branches to keep the covering off the actual heap”

1. NEW BOOK: The book on the history of the RAF at Catfoss 2. HISTORY: Mr Rodney Robinson in front of the former ration hut with his new book

A new addition to the Children’s Fairy Woodland Garden at HCPS donated by Val Andrew

Pumpkins for pumpkin party at St Nicholas Church grown by Jaqueline Parkhurst and Albert Salter on Hull Road Allotments

Martin Dixon taking a well earned break from bench cleaning

Trench border to Hornsea Burton Road ready to receive Daffodil bulbs which are being supplied by ERYC

Hornsea Inshore Rescue has had a little makeover, this garden continues to please all who visit the Boat Station

new addition to the growing number of adopted street signs the stone planter was donated by Thom Strid

THE HORNSEA Collective Marketplace is taking place on November 26 from 10am to 4.30pm at the Town Hall.

There will be over 25 traders selling a wide range of products from textiles, plants, prints, gin, skincare, craft beers, original artwork, accessories, home decor, greeting cards and much more. Hopfrog will be providing festive cheer through their bar service and Bemora will be providing fusion food and cakes.

In addition Hornsea Collective are working with independent Hornsea businesses to provide a series of late night shopping dates from the Lights Switch On Night on November 25 through

to Christmas. These are being organised to ensure all customers can get their Christmas gifts from a range of Hornsea independent businesses.

The work of the Hornsea Collective is self funded through the selling of Hornsea Collective merchandise available from both Botany Boutique on Southgate and Leafy Seadragon Refill on Newbegin. It would be appreciated if you can show your support by purchasing a tote bag, postcard, coaster or mug to enable the collective to continue supporting the local independent businesses of Hornsea and its surrounding areas.

Businesses confirmed for the late night opening so far include:

• Botany Boutique (69 Southgate) Nov 25, Dec 2, 8, 16 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• Leafy Seadragon Refill Co. (30 Newbegin) Nov 25, Dec 2, 8, 16

• Dizzybirds Crafts (37 Market Place) Dec 2, 8, 16 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• The Townhouse (3 Newbegin) Nov 25, Dec 2, 16 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• Bemora Wellbeing Hub (26 Newbegin) Nov 25 (5pm – 8.30pm), Dec 8 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• East Coast Tackle (1b Willows Drive) – Dec 2, 8, 16 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• Silver Moon (64 Southgate) Nov 25, Dec 2, 8, 16, 23 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• Sister Boutique (1 Southgate) Nov 25, Dec 2, 8, 16 (6pm – 8.30pm)

• Pure Aesthetics & Harmony Treatments (71 Newbegin) Nov 25, Dec 2, 8, 16 (6pm –8.30pm)

If there are any other businesses who wish to take part please contact the Hornsea Collective so they can promote your involvement.

Hornsea NCI update

By Andrew Garvey

AS THE autumn arrives, the emphasis of our watches is changing slowly. Daily visitor numbers are slowly declining, with fewer folks taking a dip or jet skiing in the chilling North Sea and an increase in those who enjoy a bracing walk along the beaches and cliffs around Hornsea. Our attention tends to focus on the areas of the beaches where the walkers are present, especially as we approach high tide times, when exit from the beaches is lost to the sea. We have noticed a slight increase in enquiries about tide times and other requests for advice from passers-by. This is excellent, demonstrating an increasing awareness of safety from the public when walking the beaches.

These changes allow watchkeepers a little more time for on-going training for those already qualified, and for one to one training for new recruits. We have had two trainees qualify over recent weeks and continue to receive a positive response to our recruitment campaigns. We are continuing with our recruitment programme as we start planning for next year, so we are reaching out to all those who may be interested in joining our team and asking them to contact us either directly by visiting the station or by calling us on 01964 530482 or by e mail at ncihornsea@nci.org.uk.

Our fundraising team are also in full swing raising the money we need to maintain and operate the station.

We recently benefited from the

Brandesburton Petanque Club’s marathon “Boule – a –thon”, when the club raised £2,100. This was divided equally between NCI Hornsea and Hornsea In-shore Rescue. Six of the players recently visited the station to present their cheque for £1,050 to station manager Malcolm Herring. They were given a guided tour of the station to have a look at just what and how NCI does what it does. So very many thanks from all our watchkeepers for the club’s commitment to raising this excellent sum.

Memorial sea angling match benefits Hornsea Inshore Rescue

HORNSEA Sea Angling Club visited Hornsea Inshore Rescue at their training night to present the Charity with a magnificent £650 raised by their annual “Allan Gorbutt Memorial Sea Angling Competition”.

This was the largest amount raised from the annual competition so far and it had involved 90 anglers, some from as far away as Whitby and Redcar, and they fished all along the coast from Sewerby steps to Paull lighthouse.

Presenting the donation, Mark and Dee Colman, Chair and Treasurer of the Hornsea Sea Angling Club said they had picked Hornsea Inshore Rescue as their charity this year: “...because of all the things they do locally. They are always here and it’s so reassuring to have them always on hand.”

Gratefully accepting the cheque, Chair and Station Manager, Sue Hickson-Marsay said: “It is so gratifying to receive support from our local angling club. The money will be ring fenced to go towards renewal of the crew’s specialist dry suits worn on every call out. A big thank you to all at the Hornsea Sea Angling Club”.

Senior call operator hails new 999

British Sign Language service as 'vital'

THE NEW video relay service has been hailed by a senior call operator as ‘vital’ after experiencing it first-hand.

Earlier this year, HM Coastguard joined other emergency services in launching the first ever 999 BSL (British Sign Language) video relay service, allowing sign language users the ability to access emergency help like never before.

Sign language users have been able to contact 999 operators through an interpreter since June 17, accessed by a video chat in a dedicated app.

Jordan Grebby, Team Leader at Humber Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, was among the first to receive a call as he praised the additional method to call for help.

“I’ve taken a few calls like this now,” he said: “and you quickly adapt to the slightly different way of doing what we do – you’re speaking through someone else, so I’ve definitely found you need

to speak a little slower, and it really helps to hone your ability to be clear and concise, a really important skill in this job anyway.

“I think it’s a vital addition to the 999 service. The calls I have taken, I think we can provide even more support than we could have before.”

Jordan recalled his first call, on July 11, when he answered a 999 call and found an interpreter on the line.

She was on a video call with a hearing-impaired caller, who was reporting two people on an inflatable being blown out to sea at Bridlington Promenade.

“She told me the call was from a deaf person and that she was interpreting, before then outlining the reason for the call,” Jordan said.

“I was able to get help sent quickly – with the Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team and RNLI lifeguards responding – and ensure everyone got back to shore safely.

“We’re very grateful for the call, which came in at the right time to make sure we got teams to bring them back before they were blown too far offshore. The lifeguards were able to reach them quickly.

“The call came just before the two were in serious danger, they were being pulled out to sea and if they had got further, they could have been in real trouble.

“So the addition of this service really could save lives –the caller was concerned and, although I wasn’t able to reassure them directly, I was able to get help to

someone quickly while also keeping the caller informed about what was happening.

“It has just easily become a new way that we can get anyone who needs it help."

AWARD: Station Manager Malcolm Herring presenting Keith Bardon, Chair of the Brandsburton Petanque Club with a Station Managers Award for the club’s extraordinary efforts to raise funds for NCI Hornsea

Team Leader Jordan Grebby found the new video relay service to be a 'vital' new way for BSL users to call 999 for help (Photo credit: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)

DONATION: Hornsea Sea Angling Club Chairman Mark Colman presenting the cheque to crew members Jenny Hannon and Carl Handley

Hornsea and District u3a update

By Chairman, Jane Hardman

October already, but what a lovely one so far. The colours of the leaves are slowly changing and in some places there is a wide variety of autumn hues on show. It’s also been a bit like John Keats’ famous poem: I imagine that nearly everyone is able to quote his first line: “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. I think it is waiting for the week I always go away in October to become wild and woolly and wet!

Since I last wrote, the u3a has had the Open Day mentioned in the previous edition of this paper, to celebrate forty years of the u3a in the United Kingdom and to show local people what the u3a in Hornsea & District is all about. It was held in the Town Hall and we had a small display explaining the u3a, but, more importantly many of our group leaders had tables showing the many and varied activities that are on offer to members. The motto is learn, laugh, live but those three words could be put in any order in our u3a. We certainly live a little, learn things and laugh a lot. The canasta group became so involved in their game that we ended up clearing up round them. We offered refreshments of tea or coffee and cake, including a large cake celebrating the forty year anniversary. We were delighted to welcome visitors, many of whom came along to our October monthly meeting in the Floral Hall to see whether to join us or not. Our annual subscription is £15 a year with most of our interest groups being without any extra cost. Speaking of our October meeting: we had an excellent speaker called John Hope whose topic was Time Through the Ages. Before he began, John advised us to fasten our seatbelts as we were taken on a journey of over 3000 years in just 60 minutes. John was an excellent speaker and we were both educated and entertained as the progress of centuries was told in an uncomplicated and nontechnical manner. We started with sundials and water clocks through to the introduction of mechanical clocks, railway time, the pendulum clock and even the atomic clock. Needless to say, the hour passed very quickly proving that time is relative. Our next meeting will begin with our (very brief AGM – don’t be put off!) followed by Paul Schofield speaking on The History of Hull’s Whitefriargate. Paul is an excellent speaker and it is an area of Hull many of us will know well. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 1 in the Floral Hall. Doors open at 10am for a 10.30am start.

The next monthly meeting is on Tuesday, November 1st at 10am for 10.30am in the Floral Hall. With speaker Paul

Schofiled who will be talking about The History of Hull’s Whitefriargate

Windfarm funding manager visits Hornsea Inshore Rescue

THE WORLD’S largest windfarm developers, Orsted, have recently published their ‘Community Development Funds’ autumn newsletter which features a visit to Hornsea Inshore Rescue by their Senior Fund Manager Imran Nawaz. Orsted recently granted the independent lifeboat charity £8,000 towards the purchase of a launching tractor. During the visit the tractor was demonstrated to Mr Nawaz by crew member Carl Handley.

Hornsea Inshore Rescue Coxswain and Grants Manager, Steve Hall is quoted in the newsletter saying: ”The grant from the East Coast Community Fund sponsored by Orsted has enabled us to purchase a lifeboat launching tractor which is now busy helping to save lives off the Hornsea Coast, a great investment from the Hornsea wind farms.”

Station Manager Sue Hickson – Marsay was interviewed by Mr. Nawaz in the form of a question and answer session as detailed below:

What hours do you operate?

We are ready to launch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in nearly all weather conditions.

What kind of rescue activity do you regularly carry out?

Regular activity includes recovery of broken down boats both commercial and pleasure boats and jet skis, children blown out to sea on inflatables, people swept out to sea, searches for missing persons and people who are cut off by the tide.

We are also very big on prevention and for many years have run our Seasafe Education Courses both for school children and adults, making them aware of all aspects of water safety both at sea and inland. Our highly qualified personnel also regularly visit schools or host them in our large training room at the boathouse. We also train boat and Jet ski handling, and VHF Radio Operation to RYA standards and issue RYA licences for those who reach the required standard.

Can you tell me more about the Inshore Rescue Team members?

They are awesome and come from all walks of life and include a deputy head teacher, policemen, a fire and rescue officer, prison warder, stay at home dad, merchant navy officers and self employed business people. We all get involved in various activities,

local community events and fundraising events like our well known “Fish and Ships” lunches and suppers where we can cater for groups of up to 50 people.

What kind of training do your volunteers require? They have to go through intensive training which includes sea survival courses and capsize drills, navigation courses, RYA power boat training, VHF radio operator’s certificate, first aid training, fitness training and a stringent medical examination.

The crew are also trained in flood rescue and train regularly with the Fire and Rescue Service .

It takes months to train up a crew member to the standards required and to fit them out with their lifeboat dry suits, lifejackets, helmets and other safety gear, costing in all around £5,000 each.

Is there any specialist equipment you need to enable you to carry out rescues?

Firstly of course we need a specialist lifeboat, launching trolley and tractor highly modified for immersion in the sea. We also need specialist stretchers, bilge pumps for use when a vessel is taking on water, extensive first aid

equipment, oxygen, gas and air, ropes and harnesses, personal VHF radios among many other pieces of equipment, night vision glasses for example. We still require a 4x4 vehicle and hope to acquire one as soon as funds become available.

Does a particular rescue stand out in your mind?

There are many but two particular ones. First was when two people were cut off by the tide along with two dogs. They had taken refuge on the very unstable cliffs and the waves were breaking up the cliffs and hitting them. It was a very difficult rescue which involved a number of our crew getting into the sea to transfer them via the jet ski to the lifeboat. The crew were all awarded the Royal Humane Society’s Certificate for this rescue. Another rescue is when a child was caught up in a riptide and dragged out to sea virtually from the sea’s edge. His

father had gone to his aid but both were soon too exhausted and were on the verge of drowning when we got to them. To quote the father who said he thought they were going to drown and then saw this orange boat approaching at speed. Two lives definitely saved.

What area do you cover and how many rescues are there on a yearly basis?

We cover the area between Bridlington and Withernsea although sometimes we overlap with the other services when required. For example in a man overboard situation we will work with every other lifeboat in the area if a search is required. The number of call outs can

vary considerably but in the last eighteen months we have had 37 call outs, not including the everyday first aid calls we get from the general public on the seafront and the beach.

How did you find applying for and receiving the grant from GrantScape?

Our Grants Manager, Coxswain Steve Hall, found it easy to apply and we are incredibly grateful for the grant. We will be applying again as soon as we become eligible.

TRACTOR: The new tractor made possible with the £8000 grant funding

Diary of a Hornsea Girl

By Alexandra’s Grandad Rob Andrew

WE HAVE more and more excitement in the life of Alexandra, as she approaches her second birthday in early November. We all went to Beverley Flemingate to test out their super piece of play equipment and whilst we were on site mum Debbie suggested we go into Costa for a coffee. As you can see from our little one's photo she really enjoyed her first taste of coffee shops with what is described as a 'Baby Chino', that is a coffee that has no coffee if you get my drift, just frothy milk. What a moustache, go for it girl!! Then the first visit to Hull Fair was on the cards and the excitement was palpable, with the lights, the noise and the smell being almost too much to take in. We enjoyed our first fairground hot dog, candy floss and brandy snap to name but a few of the first experiences. What was more

enticing than any of this was the sight of the balloon sellers down the street, with a special preference for the floating, helium filled dinosaurs. As you can witness on the second picture it now follows her everywhere, even sat on daddy's knee watching 'baby shark'!

Hornsea WI going strong 40 years after their formation

HORNSEA WI celebrated their 40th birthday at their meeting on October 10.

The group celebrated with speaker costume historian Meridith Towne (and her lovely mum Melanie) who taught the group about the origin of glitz and glam in her humorous way.

This was followed by buffet boxes tied with a keepsake heart and birthday cake made by member

Alice Byrd. The cake was cut by Pat Ward and Jenny Stacey who have been members of Hornsea WI since the first meeting 40 years ago. Pat had written the letter to the Yorkshire Federation to request a WI in Hornsea and this letter has been preserved in the WIs archives some of which were on display at the birthday event.

The group's membership had dipped in the last couple of years

as people have moved away and Covid has impacted the group's recruitment. Setting a goal to get membership to 40 for their 40th birthday the group exceeded this and welcomed 12 new members in October.

The group are proud of their diversity from still having members who have been in the WI for 40 years to having members not even born when Hornsea WI formed

adding to a diverse mix of friendships.

The next meeting of Hornsea WI is on Monday, November 14 with visitors and new members more than welcome to just come along. Arrival from 7.15pm at Hornsea Methodist Church to start at 7.30pm.

Hornsea WI also have a coffee morning on November 19 from 10am to 12 noon at Hornsea URC.

photographs by Amy Johnson)

There will also be a variety of stalls to get ahead with Christmas shopping including the WI cake stall and tombola and a range of local businesses exhibiting their items from hair bows, to books, and cosmetics. There are just two stalls left, priced at £8.

For more information find Hornsea WI on Facebook and Instagram or email: hornseawi@eastyorkshirewi.org.uk

The members of Hornsea WI at their 40th birthday

SPEAKER: Meridith Towne costume historian

DISPLAY: Meridith brought a range of original outfits

CELEBRATE: East Yorkshire Federation of WIs Chairman Christine Snowden with members Pat Ward and Jenny Stacey and Hornsea WI President Sandra Welford

40 YEARS: Original members Pat Ward and Jenny Stacey cut the birthday cake

CAKE: The birthday cake made by member Alice Byrd

FLASHBACK: A flashback to the WI archives shows the officers of Hornsea WI in the first year of a WI in Hornsea 40 years ago. Left to right: Mrs B Scott (Treasurer), Mrs P Ward (Secretary) and Mrs Joan Hutchinson (President). They are in front of a competition stand Hornsea entered and won first place in - Norwegian themed!

Council supports Safe Spaces and Ask for ANI initiatives in the East Riding

EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council is supporting the national Safe Spaces and Ask for ANI initiatives for victims of domestic abuse.

Hestia’s UK SAYS NO MORE Safe Spaces campaign provides somewhere for anyone experiencing domestic abuse to safely call a helpline, support service or loved one. Hestia is one of the largest providers of domestic abuse refuges in London and the Southeast and is the main organisation supporting victims of modern slavery in the capital. It is the home of domestic abuse and sexual violence campaign

UK SAYS NO MORE and developed the Bright Sky domestic abuse app in partnership with Vodafone. In 2020, Hestia celebrated 50 years of providing support to those in crisis by providing safehouses, refuge accommodation and support. Safe Spaces was developed as an initiative of the UK

SAYS NO MORE campaign in response to the challenges faced by people experiencing domestic abuse during the COVID-19 lockdown and their inability to access specialist support services.

It was first launched in 2020 and is now available in over 6,000 pharmacies and banks across the UK. Safe Spaces operates alongside the Home Office Ask for ANI scheme, whereby people can ask for ‘ANI’ at pharmacy healthcare counters to access an immediate police response. These include both Living Care Pharmacy in Hornsea and BA Whittle Pharmacy also in Hornsea.

Safe Spaces is supported by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery Recovery fund.

How to access a Safe Space

● Walk into any participating

safe space in the UK

● Ask a member of staff at the counter to use their safe space

● You will be shown to the Safe Space which will be a private room

● Once inside you can use the safe space in whichever way works for you. They provide a safe and discreet way to reach out to friends and family, contact specialist support services and start your journey to recovery.

Find your nearest Safe Space here: https://uksaysnomore.org/s afespaces/

The council has also joined forces with Humber NHS Foundation Trust, City Health Care Partnership and Humberside Police to support this year's Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October.

The combined approach is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the various forms it comes in, with a focus this year in the East Riding on coercive control, domestic abuse in rural communities, diversity and children affected by domestic abuse.

Cllr David Elvidge, portfolio holder for community empowerment and voluntary sector at East Riding of

Yorkshire Council, said: “The Safe Spaces and Ask for ANI initiatives are hugely important initiatives which give victims of domestic abuse a safe space to get the support they need. These initiatives were launched during the pandemic but it is fantastic to see them continuing on and seeing so many pharmacies and banks across the East Riding taking part.

"These initiatives, alongside the Domestic Abuse Awareness Month currently happening, are a great way of raising awareness of what is an incredibly important subject and also to make sure victims know support is available to them through many different platforms."

If you need immediate support in an emergency or are concerned for your own or someone else’s immediate safety, please always ring the Police on 999.

Alternatively, you can ring the Police for a nonemergency on 101. The DVAP Website Options Advisor also provides safety information which is available on their website 24 hours a day.

Rob’s Ramblings

by Rob Andrew

ON LAST month’s East Riding of Yorkshire Council walking tour of Hornsea where I explain some of the history that I can either recall or more often than not glean from various books on the town, we came towards the end of the walk in the Market Place where we had arranged for the owner of the Old Hall, Chris Byrd, to meet us and tell us some of the stories of the building. Chris explained what he had been doing to the fabric of the place, before recalling something that is definitely not in the history books. As you wander by just take a minute to look up at the impressive looking statue situated above the front door. It does indeed seem to fit right in with the architecture. Though he went on to explain that when the planning officer makes his frequent visits to ensure things are proceeding in the correct way, the question was brought up about what could be done, if anything with the piece. He was told quite clearly that a former resident of this grand house had purchased it in the 1980's from a local outlet, therefore he could do just as he wished with it! So, the moral of the story is that not everything is as it seems, don't take it all at face value, you may be caught out. It looks the part though.

Horror of horrors last month, two home disasters occurred. Firstly the upstairs walk-in shower tiles were looking particularly shabby, so I pondered what to do to bring them back to pristine condition. As some people are aware that apart from 40 odd years cleaning carpets and 20 odd years in removals my DIY skills

could DEFINITELY be classed as poor. I digress. In my naivety the decision was made to set up my industrial very powerful pressure washer to blast away everything to leave a clean, ready to work on surface. You guessed it, such was the force of the high-pressure water some of the tiles were dislodged going straight through the ceiling below, after dripping through the electrics. So the result was a newly plastered ceiling was needed, electrics checked, hallway, landing and stairs to be decorated and the shower room floor to be relaid. We decided not to make an insurance claim as I don't think stupidity could be cited as a reason for the request. It did save having to do probably an hour of scraping and stripping the floor though!! Hey Ho!

Now, never let it be said that things couldn't deteriorate any more. It can. One week later I was visiting daughter Debbie just up the street, when my phone rang with Liz informing me that the pipe had burst under the kitchen sink and water was everywhere. Well, I have that said to me quite a lot in work related phone calls to deal with flooding which are usually not quite as described. This time it was all Liz had described and more, flooding the kitchen, dining room and some of the living room. I managed to turn off the stop cock, get out the machinery and stop the flood damaging any more. I maybe shouldn't have bothered. It's now been well over a month of being passed from pillar to post and the best result is an offer from the insurance company of less than half the cost of putting it right. Which leads on to the point of the story, we decided to look for another insurer. Just take a look at the internet and enter the request for best insurance companies UK. When the result came up not as I would have expected in order of customer satisfaction, but in alphabetical order with no reference to who was best or worst. No use at all. Going to hell in a hand cart comes to mind.

Hornsea Lions receive informative presentation from Guide Dogs for the Blind

HORNSEA and District Lions Club had a presentation at a recent meeting from the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity.

Hornsea Lions have made a donation of £1000 to the charity which trains and provides guide dogs for those registered blind. This is in addition to a £1500 donation to the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB).

The presentation included information from one of the puppy parents who raises the puppy in their home. They follow training guidelines until the puppy is old enough to go to the training centre. This is where the training advances and the dog is eventually partnered with someone registered blind or partially sighted awaiting a dog. A demonstration was performed by a dog at this stage of the training showing how they are trained to stop at curbs and guide their owner to a chair for example. There were also several owners of guide dogs including Hornsea Lion Gerry Woolfenden. They talked about their experiences with

their guide dogs and the advantages they brought to their life. The list included giving them more social freedom and confidence as well as companionship. The owners talked about the down time their assistance dogs get and how the wait for a dog can be quite long with gaps in dog ownership being particularly hard. The dogs retire between nine and 11 years of age to hopefully enjoy some relaxation in retirement with the owners given the option to home them themselves or with family or friends.

The average cost of a guide dog from birth to the end of their life is £60,000 which is why the charity relies on donations and fundraising to provide the vital lifelines for their owners.

Hornsea Rotary successful proms and plans for Come and Sing Messiah

HORNSEA Rotary Club held its 26th ‘Last Night of the Proms’ on Saturday, October 1 at Hornsea Floral Hall.

Doors opened at 6.45pm and the concert started at 7.30pm.

The Concert begin with all present standing to sing God Save the King and was followed by the Humberside Police Concert Band playing the Queen Elizabeth March.

The Band followed with a varied program including Music from the Movies the songs of Simon and Garfunkel and an Irish Rhapsody. Danny the Piper played ‘The Crags of Tumbledown’ in tribute to his fallen colleagues in the Falklands War and Soprano Janet led the audience in the anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

The Finale of Sea Songs, Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem had the audience on their feet waving their flags

and singing with great gusto.

The Hornsea Air Cadet Corps assisted Rotarians with the bumper raffle and the bar was open with tea and coffee also available.

All proceeds from the concert and raffle will go to local and national good causes and this year a major recipient is the Motor Neurone Disease Charity. Hornsea Rotary has been moved and inspired by the work being done by rugby league legends

By Keith Twigg

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield and has agreed to donate £1000 to this very worthy cause. Dove House Hospice which is the Band’s chosen charity will also benefit as will the Hornsea Air Cadets.

The next event for Hornsea Rotary is the “Come and Sing Messiah” on Saturday, November 26 at St Nicholas’ Church, Hornsea. This will be under the direction of conductor Paul Dewhurst (Director of Music at Bridlington Priory, Hull Choral Union and East Riding County Choir) with Organist Mathew Collins and soloists Elaine Dave, Christina Leeman, Chris Why and James Gaughan. The cost for the day is £10 and music may be hired for £2. The evening performance starts at 6.30pm entry is £5 payable at the door. Monies raised by the event will go to local good causes. For further details contact Alan Wilkinson on 01482 880804.

MEN IN SHEDS AND CRAFTY SHEDDERS OPEN DAY AND UPDATE

By Alan Cusworth

HORNSEA Men in Sheds and Crafty Shedders have had a busy year.

It started early in the year with the Crafty Shedders being tasked to make 1700mtrs of bunting to decorate the town for the Jubilee.

The front of our building has had a facelift and looks very smart with the new timber cladding fitted by the members. We have also had a busy season in the new polytunnel growing vegetables and flowers.

To help with our running costs we sell second hand furniture which has been very busy.

The open days we have held have also proved popular with visitors enjoying homemade cakes, tea and coffee and browsing the stalls selling crafts made in the

shed. The next open day is on Thursday, November 10 from 10am to 2pm with stalls and cakes and everyone is welcome. Also look out for us on the Christmas lights night on November 25 and we will also have our Christmas tree up in St Nicholas Church.

For anyone that hasn’t called in yet we are situated on Cliff Road just past the old bus station, next to Kidds removals.

We also welcome new members, perhaps you are recently retired and looking for something to do, or new to the area looking to meet new people. Or perhaps you want to try wood turning or woodwork or simply call in for a cuppa and a chat. We have two groups, one meet on Monday, Wednesday and

Friday 9am to 4pm and they do woodwork, gardening, wood turning, or their own hobbies/projects. There is also a newly formed Scalextric group.

The Crafty Shedders meet on Tuesday and Thursdays 9am to 2pm, there is a mix of talent from artists to crafters, card makers, sewers and knitters.

We look forward to meeting you and you are welcome to call in during the week and browse the furniture and have a chat for more information about becoming a member.

Hornsea Museum update

By Lesley Bradshaw

End of the Season

After several interrupted years, Hornsea Museum was able to open for a full season in 2022. Having welcomed our first visitors in April, the museum closed its doors on the current season on Sunday, October 30.

However, as is the museum’s tradition, the shop will be open for those seeking gifts and stocking fillers on ‘Lights Night’ on Friday, November 25. Look out too for our Christmas window displays which will incorporate items from the museum’s collection within festive themes.

School Visits and Workshops

Although closed to visitors, the museum will continue to welcome school visits and provide school interactive workshops during term time where the children can: experience working in a Victorian laundry with Mr or Mrs Scrubbit; learn about cooking for and feeding a farm family during the 19th century in the Burn’s farmhouse kitchen; and discover the lessons, discipline and etiquette required

in Miss or Mr Grimm’s Victorian classroom. Schools can contact the museum for further details.

Father Christmas Hornsea children will be pleased to hear that another museum tradition will be making a welcome comeback.

Father Christmas will be here once again to discuss their ‘wish list’ and give out some gifts of his own. There will be more details released nearer to the time so keep an eye out for posters going up around the town and on our Facebook page.

Children’s Crafts Workshops

– Volunteers Needed.

We are always on the look-out for talented crafters and helpers to enable the museum to continue to offer children’s workshops. In 2023, dependent upon volunteer numbers, we hope to offer further children’s events to coincide with Easter, the summer holidays and Hallowe’en.

If you would like to offer your services or just want to find out more please contact us.

Volunteering:

Hornsea Museum is an independent, volunteer-run museum. We are reliant upon the tremendous contribution of our volunteers. We couldn’t remain open without them.

The museum is always happy to welcome new volunteers into their ranks. The

opportunities are various and includes ”front of house” – (greeting visitors, selling tickets and working in the shop), being part of our maintenance, gardening or housekeeping teams, or working with the collections including the Hornsea Pottery. The museum also organises events. If you feel you have a pertinent skill, or an interest in working within a museum in any of the above roles, please get in touch.

Regular Weekly Craft Sessions

Hornsea Museum hosts two regular social crafts groups which meet up on a weekly basis all year round - even during our closed period! The Tuesday afternoon group can offer tuition in a variety of craft skills while members of the Thursday morning group skill share and work on

their current projects. If you are looking for a new hobby, wish to acquire a new craft skill or just like to work alongside others you would be made welcome. Just contact the museum for further details.

Room Hire:

The museum’s education room may be hired for meetings and events for only £25.00 for a half day and £50.00 for a full day.

If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities, wish to make a booking or for any other enquiries, please email: info@hornseamuseum.co.uk or telephone 01964 533443.

1. The farmhouse kitchen

2. The wash house

3. The schoolroom

Thought for the month

- It’s jumper and cardigan weather

By Reverend David Bartle, Church Without Walls Hornsea.

AUTUMN is here, change is in the air, its jumper and cardigan weather.

This time of year gives us the amazing opportunity to stop and appreciate the majesty and handiwork of God that surrounds us. Autumn is a time for us to be still in the moment and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. The stunning foliage invites us to look around and to take notice of the changing landscape. Their colours can be striking, and it can be very refreshing to the soul. Autumn brings a sense of accomplishment; we have planted, and we have harvested.

Yes, the seasons come and go, but let us focus on the God who remains unchanged and unchanging. “LORD, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God” (Psalm 90:1-2).

There’s a lot of change in our world today. Moral and societal changes, we only need to turn on our television or the papers to see this. We’re fully aware that our children are growing up in a world far different from the one we knew as children. But make a stand for righteousness. Learn to love what God loves and hate what He hates.

There are changes in our personal lives, children leaving home, the passing of dear friends, and the slow, steady decline in our strength and health. But amongst all the changes, one thing, one person, never changes, our eternal God. God does not change. His life is always the same. His character is always dependable. His truth, ways, and purposes do not change. His Son does not change. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). In Him we have stability, joy unshakable, and life unending. Autumn is a great time to focus on God’s wonderful blessings, family, friends, shelter, provision, guidance, care, fruitful ministry, opportunities to serve. Remember when no one else has your back, God does! He’s the reason that you live and breathe each day. He loves you so much, and always wants what’s best for you. Why not return the favour and devote yourself to pleasing Him, making more time to pray and study His Word. Autumn is a good time to focus on your commitment to God by loving and serving others. Through our families and community. Some of the saddest words in the Bible are in Jeremiah 8:20, “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” remember to remain close to Him.

Walking Closer to God

by Margaret Cagle

I want to draw closer to You, Lord, As I travel on this earthly sod. I want to go deeper in Your Word. I want to serve You more, God.

I want to commune with You, Lord, As I pray to You every day.

Without You, I could do nothing. Teach me, as in Your Word I stay.

I want to be more like Jesus. He is my Savior and my Friend. I'll be His servant and witness. I want to be faithful to the end.

I want to walk so close to You, Lord, I want all others to see That Jesus lives within me. From sin, he has set me free!

Hull and East Yorkshire stillbirth and neonatal death charity awarded Maximus Foundation grant

MAXIMUS Foundation UK, the not-for-profit arm of Maximus, has awarded a grant of £2,500 to Hull and East Yorkshire Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) to continue its work supporting bereaved parents and families after the loss of a baby.

Hull & East Yorkshire Sands is part of the leading national charity operating throughout the UK, helping to improve the care bereaved parents receive, promoting research and working closely with many different organisations to reduce the number of babies dying.

As a volunteer-led group that work to support the charity’s vision and aims in the local area, the donation will cover the running costs of the Hull & East Yorkshire Group for the next year and fund the local Sands United Football Team, founded in 2019 by a bereaved brother, to support other men through the love of sport.

The donation forms part of the Foundation’s latest round of dedicated fundraising to help charities nationwide. The grant was awarded in a virtual presentation by a Maximus Foundation trustee and during an in-person meeting by the charity’s nominee, Maximus colleague, Nicki Jakeman.

Maximus Foundation UK has awarded grant beneficiaries totalling £500,000 since 2015.

Charis Green, Chair of the Maximus Foundation, said: “Many charities across the UK are finding that donation levels have been negatively affected by rising costs. So, we’re delighted to help Hull & East Yorkshire Sands to continue the great work they do, improving bereavement care for anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting vital research to

Craig Spivey, Community Lead and Founder of Sands United FC Hull & East Yorkshire, said: “Thank you to Maximus for this donation towards Sands in Hull and East Yorkshire. This donation will support the families in the local area and men in our football team that have experienced baby loss. Using this donation can ensure the costs are covered for activities for the next 12 months, which in turn allows us to focus on other ventures and support

“We’re incredibly grateful for the support and gift from Maximus, recognising the importance of our activity and their willingness to help us continue.”

DONATION: Sands United FC Hull & East Yorkshire football team and Maximus nominee and colleague, Nicki Jakeman (Image courtesy of Sands United FC Hull & East Yorkshire)

Seaton harvest supper raises £1500

SEATON Events Group held their annual harvest supper on Friday, October 14.

The event raised £1500. A spokesperson for the group said: “We really want to give a big shout out to everyone who supported the event, from the village members who came together and organised the evening, the people who bought tickets and helped make the evening such a great success and all the local community and businesses who donated auction or raffle prizes, food items for the supper itself and money!

“Thank you to our guest speaker Rev David Messer, and for your help as auctioneer.”

The group are looking forward to holding more successful community events in the future. Their next event is the

Blessings, Reverend David Bartle

Sunflowers meet tomato soup

THE following is from “The Conversation”, October 18, 2022

Author, Oli Mould Lecturer in Human Geography, Royal Holloway University of London

Waves of controversy were sparked recently when the Just Stop Oil activists threw tomato soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. Although the painting was behind glass so not damaged, politicians were quick to condemn their “attentionseeking” vandalism while media commentators proclaimed that the act had “lost them” to the cause.

Rather than wade (further) into the quagmire of social media debate, here is a breakdown of the three arguments and explanations of why I think that this kind of provocative activism deserves our unwavering support.

more conscientious institutions (including The National Gallery) have cut ties with any sponsorship from oil companies, but others have doubled down on it.

2. Fighting class oppression and climate change is the same

By Alan Tharratt

means also fighting capitalism’s class (and indeed, racial, gendered and ableist) imbalance. The two are, and need to continue to be, one.

direct action against fossil fuel burning infrastructures are important acts in this regard. They highlight how art is also part of that infrastructure and is therefore equally vital.

1.

Art is an extension of corporate power

First off, museums and art galleries have long been used by fossil fuel companies for the purposes of artwashing – the ethically acceptable process of funding art and culture to smooth over their very unethical corporate practices. Some of the

Art itself, through the networks of global trading, tax avoidance and the creation of freeports (huge walled complexes where art is stored away from prying eyes and tax collectors), has become totally intertwined with global corporate and fossil fuel capitalism. Corporations plough money into art institutions and art pieces themselves because it buys them validity in the eyes of the public. Art becomes a shield for their more nefarious planetdestroying practices. But the art should never be considered above, or separate from, the capitalist content behind it. Millions of treasured pieces of art are now under the purview of corporate power and have become windows –beautiful windows no doubt, but still windows – into the shady practices of global capital and international tax avoidance. As hard as it is to stomach sometimes, art pieces, in this way, become extensions of corporate power and hence are legitimate targets of climate activism.

The second critique, often coming from the left, accuses climate activism of being inherently middle-class. Groups, they argue, are populated by white people and the “mess” they create (be that with soup on paintings or milk on supermarket floors) is often cleared up by working-class cleaning staff. There is truth in these arguments, which are often missing from the justification of these activist practices.

However, taking a more holistic approach, social and economic justice is a fundamental pillar of climate justice – you cannot have one without the other. The Just Stop Oil activists who defaced the Van Gogh recognised these arguments in part when they said that many people “can’t afford to even buy and heat soup because of the energy crisis”.

“Solving” the climate crisis demands total system change. As Greta Thunberg and other prominent voices have constantly said. Capitalism will not solve the problem, it only makes it worse. Capitalism has the oppression of the working class as its core engine. So, fighting against the changing climate

3. Direct action is important Finally, some people have wheeled out the phrase “if you’re explaining yourself, you’re losing”. Again, there is a kernel of truth to that, but the severity of the climate catastrophe needs no further explanation. Explaining is not the point of direct action. If you need to be “won over” by the argument, then you’re clearly not doing enough.

Just Stop Oil’s action with soup on Sunflowers was to symbolise that we’re attacking something we love. The level of ire at those symbolically ruining – remember, it was behind glass so has not been destroyed – a precious art piece should be given a millionfold to those who are actually ruining our precious planet.

Direct climate action will only increase as the situation worsens and our governments continue to actively make things worse with new mines, fracking and new oil drilling contracts. Destroying pipelines, demanding an end to private jets and other

The current crop of climate activists –- Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain etc – will forge their own path because that is what activists need to do to make their points heard. But for all the reasons outlined above, understanding the history (and their successes and failures) will be important to help build a coherent, united and effective climate movement.

That cohesive movement will need art yes, but not as a conduit for the very capitalist vehicles that are destroying our beautiful planet. As Van Gogh himself said: “it is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to, the feeling for the things themselves, for reality is more important than the feeling for pictures.”

The point about the preceding article is that difficult choices must be made. The government has been pussyfooting around, pretending that there will be technological fixes to solve the

problems created by our behaviour, population growth, use of fossil fuels, habitat destruction, excessive consumption and so on. Such fixes as there may be could be useful, but nowhere near enough solve the problems which threaten much of life on this planet.

We must change our ways of thinking so we learn to do without much of what we now take for granted. As the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca is reputed to have said: “It’s not until we had to go without things that we realised how unnecessary they were. We will need a measure of stoicism to make the necessary changes, or in more modern parlance, “Swallow it down, mate.”

There is a new environment group in Hornsea resulting from the Green Fair, which meets at the United Reformed Church. The group aims to promote local solutions to environmental problems. For the moment, you can get news about this from Home Grown Hornsea’s Facebook page.

WE have kindly had shared with us these wonderful flash back photographs. They are from Mr Rodney Robinson. We love to share your flash back photographs please send them to hornseacommunitynews@hotmail.com

1. FOOTBALL: Hornsea seniors football team 1952-1953. Back row (L to R): R Robinson, C Bemrose, D Hodson, F Arnott, J Ferriby. Mr Wilkinson. Front row (L to R): L Tomlinson, C Horn, Ron Robinson, N Allinson, M Hobson, P Grainger

2. PREFECTS: Hornsea Primary School prefects and teachers. Back row (L to R) Ray Jackson, Rodney Robinson, David Hodson, John Hirst, Peter Grainger. Front row (L to R): Joan Gardiner, Sheila Halls, Mrs Allen, Mr Henry, Margaret Anthony, Janet Nicholson, Gillian Mackay

3. CLASS: Hornsea Primary School class:

David, Larrard, N Allison, F Arnott, R Jackson, P Grainger, C Bemrose, C Horn, H Barratt, J Hurst, A Frazor, D Lewis

R Robinson, A Dean, B Bird, R Butler, M Collett, P Fisher, H Bemrose, Silvester, S Berry, D Hodson, P Foster

D Talbot, S Halls, J Nicholson, A Walker, D Blenkin, Mr Easterbrook, Mr Henry, V Johnson, A Horsfield, I McGill, J Gardiner, M Anthony

ACTIVITY at the hub has begun to slow down a little now the school holidays and good weather have passed. Nonetheless, we’re still getting visits by lots of enthusiastic families from the local area and farther afield, including some very eager youngsters (see photo). For those of you that haven’t noticed, an angling waste recycling bin has been installed by the ‘shark’ recycling bin up by the NCI/Marine pub. Our wonderful volunteers are emptying it regularly, and if it proves successful, we’re hoping to get another on the seafront. Make sure to take a look next time you’re down there! If you have any questions about what you can put in the bin, do pop by the hut and have a chat with us. Our volunteers have also been on trips to Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe in the past month (see more in CliPS update below), collecting over 7.8kg of rubbish; during which time they were complimented on how clean Hornsea is, so keep up the good work everyone! We also hosted a group from Smith and Nephew at the Ecohut. These guys were really enthusiastic, working flat out from 10-2 (with a short interlude to sample the delights of one of our chippies!). Overall, they netted 18.36 of rubbish during the day, and learned about the ins and outs of blister pack recycling.

On the topic of recycling, did you know that an estimated 29.4 million people live in a signed-up plastic free community like Hornsea: that’s approximately 44% of the UK population. So we’re not alone!

Reducing our consumption of single-use plastic is incredibly important, but it’s not always easy. Plastic is endemic to our everyday lives, with 38.5 million plastic bottles bought every day in the UK, and 7 million disposable coffee cups. Lunch on the go alone creates 11 billion items of single use plastic waste each year. This waste leads to over 12 million tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans, killing around 100,000 marine mammals and turtles, and a million seabirds annually. It’s also a climate issue, with 99% of plastic derived from fossil fuels.

But it’s not all doom and gloom! There is plenty we can do in our local community to tackle plastic waste; from cleaning our beaches, rivers and green space, to working with businesses and brands to reduce single-use items. In Hornsea, we’re already making a difference, and a lot of our local businesses are playing their part too. You can even use materials that you find on the beach for artwork – for instance look at the driftwood that one of our volunteers repurposed! So, please do come down to the hut (open every Sunday between 10-2) if you want to hear more about single-use plastic and what you can do to support us.

Finally, we’d once again like to thank our sponsors – Longbeach Leisure Park, who without their support we could not be doing all this great work. Our free refreshments at the Eco Hub are also provided with support from Hornsea Tesco and Number 10 Coffee Shop.

CLiPS - Community and Litter Picking Services

The full-time CLiPS volunteer managed a few days away this month going on something of a working holiday. A day was spent in Cleethorpes litter picking the beach there and chatting to locals before moving on to Mablethorpe for two days doing the same there. What was noticeable

Hornsea Update

in these two resorts was that although there are active local litter picking groups, there was still a visible amount of plastic bits and pieces on the beach largely from toys bought for use on the day by visitors. There was a prevalence of plastic labels, ties, string bags, packets and even the toys themselves on the sand. This is all easily avoidable. At Mablethorpe there were also lots of blue plastic nurdles washed up by the tide. Nurdles are tiny pellets used in the plastics industry as a raw material for melting down to create larger items and, in the ocean are a menace to marine life. The Royal estate of Sandringham was the next stop where three lovely days were spent enjoying the seaside town of Hunstanton and the beautiful woodlands and walks around Sandringham. The main house itself and a lot of the facilities were closed as the estate was in an official period of mourning for Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. A couple of litter picks were undertaken but there was very little indeed.

Meanwhile, at home, we have been delighted to spend a day with a local playwright and sports broadcaster who was keen to learn first-hand what CLiPS does. It was a most enjoyable day (with a superb lunch at Café Eden) and we hope that we didn’t work him too hard!

Our community has been both saddened and outraged by the destruction of a discreet memorial flower planter on the Hornsea Rail Trail. This was the fourth attempt. The heavy duty cable ties that secured it in place had once again been deliberately cut and the planter, it’s plaque and the contents were thrown in Stream Dyke this time smashing it beyond repair. James Smith of JRS Services kindly offered to permanently cement in a replacement planter (subject to permission being granted for the use of cement in this area) free of charge but, due to the frequency of vandalism on this otherwise pleasant route, it will not now be replaced.

We have once again been down into the underworld of Stream Dyke, removing litter cast over the Southgate bridge into the water below. Someone decided they didn’t want to eat broccoli as there was an intact shrink-wrapped pack that was still in date!

In addition, not one but two complete cleans of the regular Atwick to Low Skirlington roadside have been done this month. Autumn is a beautiful season and with nature’s bounty on display and the ERYC mowers doing their bit it all looks lovely!

And lastly, one of our team has had an awful lot of windfall apples this autumn and these have been given to a friend who has pigs and goats. If you have any such surplus and can’t face endless chutneymaking, it’s worth a thought…..

A ‘royal’ fungus at Sandringham

The process for disposing of flares is changing

HOW to dispose of flares is changing, enabling HM Coastguard to be "fully focussed on saving lives at sea".

A temporary scheme to get rid of redundant marine pyrotechnics, the service HM Coastguard has been providing at 17 of its stations since 2010, as well as the RNLI at its headquarters in Poole, will come to an end on December, 31.

Instead the new system, supported by both British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association, will provide a website showing links to businesses offering disposal services across the United Kingdom.

The new arrangements, which will continue to build over time, will offer solutions to not only boatowners, but

also provide guidance and advice to businesses.

Yachting and boating clubs, chandlers, marinas and boatyards may see business opportunities in offering their members and customers local solutions.

Claire Hughes, Director of Her Majesty’s Coastguard, the frontline emergency service of the MCA, said she welcomed the innovative approach from the industry. She said: “This is a very important breakthrough and I’m very grateful to British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association together with the wider marine and waste disposal industries for working to find and provide a solution to this ongoing challenge.

“Providing disposal services for

these redundant marine pyrotechnics is really important as they can put public safety and the marine and coastal environment at risk.

“Also, by doing this, the industry is helping and supporting HM Coastguard by making sure we can be fully focussed on saving lives at sea and supporting coastal communities in making our coast and waters a safer place for all.”

Although HM Coastguard will continue to receive old flares from the public until the end of the year, the new arrangements are in operation to provide an overlap and resilience.

For general enquiries please dial 01262 672317 or in an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

A business born out of a passion for home fragrance

EDGE of the Wolds is a new business created by Charlotte Quest in 2021 born out of a passion for home fragrance.

Charlotte makes hand poured fragranced candles and diffusers in small batches in the kitchen of her home all inspired by the Yorkshire Wolds. The diffuser liquid is eco-friendly and made from a renewable source providing up to eight weeks continuous fragrance. The candles are made with coconut and rapeseed wax which is free from paraffin, soy, palm, bees wax or synthetic additives. The wicks are made of natural cotton and linen and the glass can be reused or re-purposed after the candle has been burnt. They are slow burning and provide up to 40 hours of beautiful

scent for your home. The fragrances in the diffusers and candles aim to create an atmospheric mood and perhaps evoke a treasured memory.

The range also includes unique animal and cactus ceramics diffusers which are a fun way to fragrance a small space. Simply fill the pot with the mini diffuser liquid that comes with the set. When the fragrance runs out they are refillable using the same fragrance.

Charlotte’s products can be found in the Art and Soul store in Beverley and now

also in the Hopfrog store at Hornsea Freeport. With a growing 62 products in her range Charlotte is now working to add to this with her upcoming Christmas

range which will be carried in all her usual stockists. She commented: “Christmas is a busy time of year and especially for Christmas I have introduced nine candles

and three reed diffusers. For the first time I've also branched out into gift sets too.”

You can keep up to date with her new products by

PLANTS IN GLASS INSPIRED BY NANA

she loved at Hull University to focus on her terrarium business full time. She added: “I now have three stockists in Hornsea, Beverley and Hull. I also have a regular pitch at the popular Beverley Market and host workshops in Hull and Beverley.”

As well as finding Stef’s terrariums at Botany Boutique in Hornsea you can also find her at the following events: 27th November - Good Things Market, Humber Street.

11th December - Beverley Festival of Christmas.

STEF from Plants in Glass has been inspired to become a terrarium artist after she started making terrariums in 2020 when she realised they were hard to find. Stef explained: “I wanted to

purchase one for my nana, who's in her 90s, has Alzheimer’s and is unable to care for a potted plant. I found that terrariums were either extremely expensive or very basic in design so I made

a small batch to give to family and sold the rest. When they sold very quickly I ordered more stuff and made more. My business snow balled from there.” Just a year later Stef quit a job

17th December - York Artisan Makers Market, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York

TERRARIUMS: Some of Stef’s terrariums

following her on Instagram @edgeofthewolds where she also highlights her passion for local businesses and the local area.

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.

ClueS for thiS moNth’S QuiCk CroSSWorD

ClueS ACroSS

ClueS DoWN

Last Sunday before Lent (13)

In a regular order (10)

Stuart’s Quiz –

1. In the British Army what rank comes between Lieutenant and Major?

2. Which actor played Taggart in the TV series by that name?

3. What was the name of the farm in Animal Farm?

4. Which country lies between Libya and Algeria?

5. Who is the only female to have played the title role in Doctor Who?

6. To which country do the Faroe Islands belong?

7. Was US President Bill Clinton A Democrat or a Republican?

Condition in which limb becomes grossly enlarged (13)

Insignificant person (slang) (9) 20. Lambskin (9) 22. Generous giving (8) 23. Deadlock (7) 24. Part of a whole (7) 26. Individually (6)

8. Which actor appeared in the most Carry On films?

9. Who wrote the novel Ivanhoe? 10. Which is the largest city in the English County of Somerset?

The Blacksmith shop

By Kev Naylor

The sounds of his labour’s Can be heard down the street With swings of his hammer Rings out to the beat

When he strikes the steel You can hear the anvil ring

Ting ting ting They come together and sing

The forge roars

As the bellows breath The lungs of the workshop The fire must feed

Bursting into life

The coals ignite With flames dancing high The steel glows bright

His skilful hands fashion All manner of things From farm implements To fair maidens’ rings

A giant of a man With hands like shovels

Chiselled features Arms solid with muscles

Shoeing many horses Has done him no favours His back is arched From a farrier’s labours

When he closes the doors For the very last time The forge will lay cold And no more will the anvil chime

Note: Kev has a book of 25 of his favourite poems inspired by his life spent in Hornsea and his work within the local countryside. You can get a copy of Kev’s booklet from him via his Facebook page and they are also on sale at the Salon Greenway in Hornsea and Leafy Seadragon refill shop on Newbegin

Puzzle solutions and quiz answers CALENDAR OF EVENTS

If you would like your community event listed please e-mail the details to hornseacommunitynews@hotmail .com

WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER

Floral Hall Cinema 3pm and 7.30pm showing Elvis (doors open 30 mins before) £4 from café or on the door if there are any left.

FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER

Laughing Gull Comedy Club at Hornsea Floral Hall 7.15pm for an 8pm start £10 (in advance only from Floral Hall café)

Hornsea Music Society fundraising concert at Hornsea United Reformed Church at 7.30pm tickets £10.

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Poppy Appeal launches ahead of Remembrance Sunday on November 13 Coffee morning (with cake!) and book sale at St Alban’s Church, Withernwick 11am –1pm

Becky Brown at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER

Geoff Aday at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER

Halloween Monday (faith) Matters at Hornsea Parish Church Hall 10am (See P10 for details)

Pumpkin Party at Hornsea Parish Church Hall 4.30pm – 6.30pm, free, see P10 for details

TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

Hornsea U3A meeting at Hornsea Floral Hall 10am for 10.30am (See P19)

WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

Let’s Sing Hornsea – Parish Church Hall 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Hornsea Carnival AGM 7pm Hornsea Town Hall (See P6)

THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

Cameo bereavement support group meeting 1pm-3pm Hornsea Methodist Church (Cinema Street entrance)

Seaside Soul at Hornsea Floral Hall 7pm –midnight - £5 entry on the door

SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea Lions Christmas Fair 10am – 2pm at Hornsea Floral Hall

Kirsty Kirk selling Pudsey Bear crochet items in Hornsea town centre (See P7)

Kristian at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club Band night at Seaton Village Hall (See P29)

SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

Antique Fair at Hornsea Floral Hall 9am –4pm admission £1

Dim Sum & Autumn Doodles with Charlotte

Eldred, a Family Doodling Workshop with Fusion food light bites at Bemora 3pm –5pm (See front page for contact details)

Rachel Mills at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

Monday (faith) Matters at Hornsea Parish Church Hall 10am (See P10 for details)

Book club at Hornsea Floral Hall Cafe 1pm for a 1.30pm start (Enquiries- 01964 532322)

TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

Blood donor session at Hornsea Floral Hall 1pm – 8.30pm

WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

As Time Goes By Cafe Dementia Support Group 12noon-42pm at Hornsea United Reformed Church Bemora open evening 6.30pm – 9ish with complementary nibbles

THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea Men in Sheds Christmas open day with refreshments, homemade cakes, furniture and craft / gift stalls 10am – 2pm at The Shed on Cliff Road (next to the old bus station and Kidd’s removals)

FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea Art Society’s November meeting at Catholic Church Hall, Hornsea, 7.30pm9.30pm, visitors are welcome at a cost of £3

SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

Kirsty Kirk selling Pudsey Bear crochet items in Hornsea town centre (See P7)

Ultimate 70s show at Hornsea Floral Hall doors open at 7pm show starts 8pm, tickets £15 from Floral Hall Café or online (£1.50 charge) see P15

Donna Marie at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Civic service at Hornsea St

Nicholas Church 9.30am followed by parade to Hornsea Memorial Gardens (See P4 for details)

Paul Sutton at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER

Tea dance at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club all welcome 2pm start £5 (See P36)

Hornsea WI at Hornsea Methodist Church 7.30pm –visitor / new members welcome see page 22

TUESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

Let’s Sing Hornsea – Parish Church Hall 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Christmas pottery workshop with Leafy Lane Pottery Studio at Bemora 7pm - 9pm (See front page for contact details)

Hornsea Civic Society’s November meeting with a ‘Victorian Guess What it is Quiz’ 7.30pm at Hornsea Methodist Church admission is free for members or £3 for visitors. (See P6)

Hornsea Cricket Club AGM Hollis Rec clubhouse 7.30pm (see P37)

THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea Lions selling Children in Need merchandise and collecting in Hornsea Tesco 9am – 5pm

Arts Society Holderness November talk ‘Beyond Skegness’ Hornsea Floral Hall 10.30am (See P10 for info)

FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER BBC Children in Need appeal Hornsea Lions selling Children in Need merchandise and collecting in Hornsea Tesco 9am – 3pm

SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea WI coffee morning and Christmas Fair at Hornsea United Reformed Church –stalls, tombola, cake stall and refreshments, 10am – 12 noon

Craft Fair at Hornsea Floral Hall 9am – 3pm Free entry

Hornsea Music Society welcome the East Riding of Yorkshire Band to Hornsea United Reformed Church at 7.30pm tickets £10 (See P31)

Dan Furniss at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

Tracy May at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

Monday (faith) Matters at Hornsea Parish Church Hall 10am (See P10 for details)

TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

As Time Goes By Cafe Dementia Support Group 12noon-42pm at Hornsea United Reformed Church

THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea Christmas lights switch on evening

Here are the puzzle solutions and quiz answers from page 29

Stuart's Quiz answers:

1) Captain

2) Mark McManus

3) Manor Farm

4) Tunisia

5) Jodie Whittaker

6) Denmark 7) Democrat

8) Kenneth Williams

9) (Sir) Walter Scott 10) Bath

6pm – 8pm lights switch on at 6.30pm (many businesses open from 5pm)

Emporium of Crafts Christmas craft fair at Hornsea Parish Church Hall 5.30pm –8.30pm

Laughing Gull Comedy Club at Hornsea Floral Hall 7.15pm for an 8pm start £10 (in advance only from Floral Hall café)

SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

Hornsea Collective Christmas Market Place 10am – 4.30pm Hornsea Town Hall (See P17)

Emporium of Crafts Christmas craft fair 10am – 3pm at Hornsea Parish Church Hall Come and Sing Messiah at Hornsea St Nicholas Church evening performance starts at 6.30pm entry is £5 payable at the door (See P24)

Elderberries at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

Mark Leeman at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

Monday (faith) Matters at Hornsea Parish Church Hall 10am (See P10 for details)

TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

Psychic night with Medium Joe at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club 7pm ticket only event (See P36)

WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Let’s Sing Hornsea – Parish Church Hall 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Floral Hall Cinema 3pm and 7.30pm showing Elvis (doors open 30 mins before) £4 from café or on the door if there are any left (See P15)

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY

Hornsea & District Pop In at Hornsea Town Hall 10am – 11.45am

Keep fit class at Hornsea Floral Hall 9.30am – 10.30am £4.50

Chair aerobics at Hornsea Floral Hall 11am – 12 noon £3.50

Charity bingo, quiz and afternoon tea at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club, eyes down 2pm

Air Cadets (for young people aged between 12 and 19) 7-9.30pm

Hornsea Choir 7.30pm in the Hornsea URC (further information is available from the secretary, Georgina Chamberlain, 01964 536705) – note started back on September 12.

TUESDAY

Let’s Get Moving gentle activity sessions for those with a long term condition at Hornsea HUB 1pm – 3pm £2.60 (Free until 23rd Aug)

A stitch in time (bring along your knitting, sewing, crocheting, or macramé, etc… all levels) at Hornsea Museum £2.50 including refreshments 1pm – 3pm

Families at 3 at Hornsea Parish Church Hall, 3pm – 5pm, free Bingo at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club, eyes down 8pm

Hornsea Foundation quiz night at The New Inn Hornsea from 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY

Walking for Health 11am-12pm, Meet at East Riding Leisure Hornsea. Free to attend and free tea or coffee afterwards.

Ladies Walking Netball 11:30am-12:30pm at East Riding Leisure Hornsea, £2.60 per session.

Hornsea St Nicholas children’s choir rehearsals 3.30pm-4.15pm for years 3-6, and 4.30pm-5.15pm for years 7 upwards (Contact Leonie on music@hornseabenefice.org for more information)

Air Cadets (for young people aged between 12 and 19) 7-9.30pm

THURSDAY

Keep fit class at Hornsea Floral Hall 9.30am – 10.30am £4.50

Chair aerobics at Hornsea Floral Hall 11am – 12 noon £3.50

Line Dancing at Hornsea Floral Hall 2pm –4pm £5

Charity farmyard bingo (meat and cash prizes) at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club, eyes down 2pm -4pm

Women’s walking football at 3G pitch, Atwick Road, new players welcome 6.45pm FRIDAY

Craft and chat at Seaton Village Hall 1pm –3pm, £3 including refreshments

Bingo, quiz and card games at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SATURDAY

Coffee morning at Hornsea Methodist Church 10am – noon (incl sale of books & Jigsaws) – all welcome

Table top sale in the morning at Hornsea Town Hall

Artist, bingo, tote beer draw at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY

Artist, bingo, charity raffle and treasure chest at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

East Riding of Yorkshire Band comes to Hornsea

By Sarah Perkins for Hornsea Music Society

NOT MANY things are more cheery on a gloomy November evening than a good brass band. On Saturday 19 November at 7:30 we welcome the East Riding of Yorkshire Band to Hornsea United Reformed Church. The band is based in Hessle, and has players from all over the county and beyond. It was formed in 1988 with the intention of raising the standard of brass banding in the area. They are proud to have represented the North of

England at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on several occasions.

This traditional brass band plays programmes which usually feature a mixture of items from hymn tunes and marches to popular film music and TV scores, and new contemporary arrangements, so they can guarantee a varied programme with something for all ages and tastes.

The band will be led by their Musical Director, Fiona Bishop, who started her career on flugel horn at the age of eight with the Barnard Castle Band. Since then, she has worked with some of the big names of the brass band world and performed at many prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall. Since moving east to North Lincolnshire, Fiona has focused her substantial energies on her professional teaching career and owning a smallholding.

The concert will be at the United Reformed Church on Saturday 19 November at 7.30. Tickets are £10 each, and are available from The Town House, Newbegin, Hornsea, or from Roberta Loades on 07816 863222. Accompanied children are admitted free.

Hornsea Photography Club update

IN OCTOBER we planned two meetings, our regular meeting on 6th October being a preparation for a portrait session with our friends from the Steam Punk community later in the month. Leading the first meeting exploring the realm of portraiture was Iain Poole – both a club member and a local photographer.

Iain explained how, before lights are set up and buttons pressed it is important to engage with your subject. As photographers most of us enjoy being behind the lens but not in front of it, so first and foremost we discussed how to help your subject(s) relax, build up a repartee with the subject so when you come to taking the picture the task becomes more fluid and natural.

Iain then went on to explain different lighting styles and how differing lighting can change how a finished portrait will look. He discussed different lighting techniques which can suit any gender, depending on the required look the subject wants or the photographer is trying to create. This ranged from using some lights Iain brought in for those present to use, including coloured LED panels, which allow the photographer to create striking unique images which make people stop and look. Iain discussed some brief colour theory and how certain colours can complement each other further enhancing the portrait.

Some of the final pointers from Iain were about lens choice, which is just as important as the other points. Different lenses can give different effects, this is more to do with how they work. For example a 24mm lens is not really ideal for portraiture as it can stretch people (distortion can make the subject look fat), prime lenses (fixed focal length) are preferred, but some telephoto lenses such as the 70-200mm can produce a stunning portrait lens due to the compression it can give.

At this point everyone got stuck in using the equipment they had, discussing ideas and making suggestions that could be tried out almost immediately. The evening closed with confident members planning how they would work with our Steam Punk friends when we meet on Tuesday 25th October.

As a club we welcome anyone at any level (newbie to experienced) and we hope everyone is keen to share their expertise no matter what

1. Tanya Berezenko - Iain prepares to take portraits using coloured LED panels for lighting.

2. Tanya Berezenko - Photograph taken Gerry checks his image

3. Tanya Berezenko - Scott and Gerry discuss the portrait and how changes could be made.

type of camera they shoot with. Tanya, 'visiting' from the Ukraine was using her phone camera and we were delighted by her candid and more formal shots as our evening progressed and which we share with this article. Hornsea

Photography Club welcomes new faces and members endeavour to ensure they have fun and pick up some great pointers along the way learning by sharing.

Our monthly challenge to find a fresh header photograph for our Facebook chat page was won by Scott Senior. Known within the HPC for his amazing bird photographs, his dramatic moody sky and lightning impressed many people. He responded by explaining: “it was taken in near total darkness with a 30 seconds exposure, with the flash of lightning occurring within that time and lighting the distant sky up with the pink hue. To increase the drama, I added a vignette, dodged and burned parts of the dark blue cloudssaturation was boosted a bit and finally I added a bit of contrast along the lightning strike to emphasise it a little.” So his picture was a result of patience and skill in the electronic 'darkroom'.

If you would like to know more, have a look at our website and join our Facebook group. Find out more about us on our FaceBook page: (https://www.facebook.com /groups/HornseaPhotography) where you will find information on meetings and local competitions, photography related chat and discussion, members images and our monthly Facebook challenge. Come along and join us when we meet at Hornsea Golf Club on Thursday 3rd November when the subject for our meeting will be around night-time photography but more specific details will be shared on our Facebook page when they are confirmed.

Tanya Berezenko - Scott

Tanya Berezenko - Carl

Tanya Berezenko - Iain 7. Scott Senior - ThunderstormHPC FaceBook header page for October

By Ann Underwood and Iain Poole

Coasting Along

By Justin Furapaddle

LOOKING forward to matters of national concern I would hope that the political and financial situation may have stabilised by the time the Hornsea Community News reaches the letter boxes and other outlets in its area but ‘You Never Can Tell’ as the Chuck Berry song reminds us. At the time of writing the Chancellor of the Exchequer has just been sacked, the very same one who only a few short days ago was telling us he was in for the long haul. The person doing the sacking was the same one who appointed him a couple of weeks ago and had been his ally in forming economic policy.

I have noticed there are several key phrases in politics that mean the opposite of what is being said. For example: ‘He/ She has my full support,’ being a pseudonym for: ‘Getting sacked in the morning!’ (Incidentally a favourite chant among football fans to describe the likely tenure of their current Manager!) I suppose the dust must settle at some point, but this has all the makings of a political soap opera. Trying to make sense of it is making my brain hurt so I turn instead to more local quandaries’

As if we did not have enough to worry about what with the cost-of-living crisis, a major war in Europe and the threats caused by climate change, along comes something else to make us very nervous as to the likely outcome.

To make matters worse this problem is one that is all set to affect coastal communities with those living in East and North Yorkshire being especially vulnerable.

We already face certain dangers from marine life with weever fish being just one example. Fortunately, the notorious killers from the deep like Great White Sharks are not manifest around our coast but all that comfort could be coming to an end with the chilling news that some amateur photographers have reportedly captured images of two large crocodiles swimming off the coast at Scarborough and, even

more concerning is that they were heading this way!

I do not know if the mysterious powers that rule the Universe have some ‘downer’ on Scarborough, but all this worrying news seems to emanate from that area. My reader knows that I have already described in a previous Coasting Along that Scarborough has been a known target, especially from the Germans over two World Wars with the town being heavily shelled by the German High Seas fleet in WW One and then having the town specially earmarked by Hitler as a first target for the proposed invasion of GB in WW2. Here we are again with Scarborough somehow supposedly attracting large crocodiles to our shores.

Crocodiles do not rate very high in public opinion. You never hear of documentaries titled “Swimming with crocodiles” or of them being a playful addition to The Deep in Hull. All adult ‘crocs’ seem to have an awful smile on their faces as though in eager expectation of some tasty meal about to be hunted down and consumed. I guess crocs do not get pleasure from inflicting harm, but they do look as though they relish the ‘kill.’

So, the message must be to keep out of Bridlington Bay for the remainder of this year and be very apprehensive about offshore paddling in 2023.

It may be an effect of my advancing years, but I find I am getting more emotional about minor occurrences such as the gaudy new signs in the grounds of Eastgate Medical Group and the adjoining Cottage Hospital. The signs seek to restrict (or ration) parking facilities for persons having to make use of the NHS facilities provided at both venues. I find it a sad departure from what has always been a shared location. To make matters worse it seems to be only aimed at persons who are unable to park their cars, by reason of lack of availability, at the surgery area when having cause to attend there, but not

apparently when the other way round applies. (Viz hospital visitors banned from using the surgery vehicle park.) It all seems a bit divisive as though we now have two totally separate National Health Services in Hornsea separated by the width of a narrow road?

(It might have made more sense if the Cottage Hospital was still a ‘bedded one’ but that ceased to be the case several years ago.)

The new signing board is garish and very unwelcoming despite the intended aim being to promote ‘health and wellbeing,’ of persons attending, but seemingly only welcomed in one part of it!

From my own observations to date noone is taking any notice of the notice. Perhaps a bigger one is required or the instruction of:” No Parking for Eastgate Medical Group Patients” is not clear enough.

Returning to the subject of animals (but not crocodiles,) I note that a study has found that there are links between some of the UK’s most popular breeds of dogs and their owners. We have often known that they can sometimes look alike but evidently it is the specific breeds that have these links. For example, those who have cocker spaniels, as owned by the Prince and Princes of Wales, top the list for being the most curious and family orientated of the canine family. Another example being those with border terriers are likely to be charming, lively and exuberant.

To give this research added credibility 1,500 current and past dog owners of 16 popular breeds were polled by The Kennel Club. My own opinion is that the researchers were barking up the wrong tree and should have been scrutinising if the human owners were acting like their dogs and not the other way round. This would answer some of the questions as to why dog owners can sometimes be unruly, loud and boisterous. It might also answer why there is a perpetual need to show affection by licking each other’s faces and other disgusting habits. The Kennel club should be able to provide the answers.

In the meantime, I have added ‘people enjoying themselves’ to my list of pet hates. Such enjoyment can easily ruin an otherwise miserable day and even make awful music just about palatable.

Reunion

I’VE TURNED the heating on and the telly off: this is not a time for noise or distraction. As light slips into shadow, I’m drawn into the power of the night, bats hunting, the bark of a vixen, the neighbourhood owl proclaiming his territory. And I marvel at the full moon, floating, like a pat of best butter in the clear sky.

The curtains are open and a candle burning to guide him, in case he’s forgotten the way, although how could he? And I’ve set him a place, with a bowl of fresh spring water (he’ll be thirsty after his journey) and a jug of marigolds to welcome him home. That is how it’s done, isn’t it? Have I got it right? What if he doesn’t come?… oh, but what if he does? Surely he’ll feel my longing. I haven’t summoned him, there’d be no

Recognition for Community Champion Michael Parry

Michael is also a serving member and past president (twice) of Hornsea District Lions Club. He has volunteered his services to different organisations for 50 years. This has included helping children with their reading at the school.

CAPTION - Michael with the Headmistress and the Chair of Governors Miss Morgan-Muir along with five members of the School Council. L to R Savannah, Edward, Madeline, Felicity and Jasmine

by Karen Whitchurch

respect in that, I have called upon him, but there are so many out there, what if the wrong one comes?

Him and me, all those years of fun and togetherness, I thought they’d never end, and I know I won’t find love like that again. But nothing is forever, and I cling to the hope that, on this one night, we can meet again, reuniting through that half-open window between the living and the dead.

I switch off the lamp, the better to concentrate, and moonlight floods the room. I close my eyes, holding my breath, wanting with every part of me…please, please, please…

A stirring beside me, a familiar bulk settling close. I daren’t look. I can feel him, smell him, breathe him in…I open my eyes, knowing

he’s there even though I can’t see him, but of course he is…warm breath on my face, the contours of oversized ears, soft muzzle, huge paws…’Oh, Benji, oh darling.’ I wrap my arms around him as he curls into me and we rest together, long and deep, as if he’s never been away. It feels like minutes, yet all too soon, the brief night is over. Dawn is coming, and I know he must leave, yet I’m strangely at peace. He’s healed my soul, just as he always did. I hug him, the impression of him, for the last time, whispering: ‘Thank you for being my best boy.’

I let go, the briefest sensation of a wagging tail against my arm, a wet nose touching my hand, an uprush of air, and he’s gone. Do I imagine the faintest echo of a bark? I choke back tears. ‘Goodbye,

darling.’

I stand for a moment, watching the moon, half-expecting to see him streaking across the fast-lightening sky. As All-Souls’ night passes into All-Souls’ Day. I switch on the lights, close the curtains, pour myself a large gin and raise a glass to the Departed.

Do the good souls outweigh the wicked? We only get one chance to call them back, those who have

touched our lives for good or ill, so I thank providence that Benji came and not the late Pete, my unspeakable, black-hearted ex. ©Karen Whitchurch 2022.

Next 10-week obedience-training session commences: Tuesday, 10th January, 2023.

For details, bookings, and all things Dog, visit us at: www.hornseadogowners.co.uk

MICHAEL Parry has served as a School Governor for Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Primary Schools for the last four years. To mark his retirement and say thank you, the Headmistress of both schools Mrs V Hart made a presentation to Michael at a school assembly on the last day of half term.

Hip Impingement Syndrome

By Graham Janes

WHAT IS IT?

Also known as Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI), Hip Impingement Syndrome happens when the Femoral Head (the ball at the top of your Femur) pinches against the Acetabular (the cup that the ball sits in). When it pinches it can damage the Labrum (the cartilage around the Acetabular) which causes stiffness and pain in your hip.

There are two main types of FAI: • Cam Impingement – this is a deformity of the ball at the top of the Femur. It is usually because the head is not formed/shaped properly and this results in the abnormal part of the head jamming in the socket when you bend your hip. It will usually present more in activities such as riding a bicycle or horse or when you bend over to tie your shoes

• Pincer Impingement – this is a deformity of the socket. If the front of the rim of the Acetabulum (socket) sticks out too far then the neck of your femur (the area just below the ball) bumps into the rim of the socket when you perform normal hip flexion movements – when your knee bends towards your chest (sitting, squatting, using steps etc)

We can have both Cam and Pincer impingements at the same time or we can develop a Combined impingement.

WHO CAN GET FAI?

Hip Impingement Syndrome can affect all of us no matter age with young adults also being at risk. As in Cam or Pincer, it may be due to a congenital defect in either the femoral head or the acetabulum but it can also develop in those that take part in sports that have frequent and repetitive hip movements such as football, hockey, rugby, golf etc.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

It is usually very hard to tell that we have FAI for years as when it first starts it is not painful. Eventually though, we will start to experience: • stiffness in the groin, hip or thigh

• an inability to flex our hip past 90 degrees • pain in the groin area especially after flexing the joint (post running, jumping)

As the condition worsens the pain will then start affecting us more when we take part in easier activities such as sitting for a long time, walking up a hill or tying up our shoes. If we start to experience pain when walking on flat ground or laying bed at night then there is a good chance that the cartilage, which cushions the ball and socket joint, is beginning to break down; this is known as Osteoarthritis.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?

The symptoms of FAI will steadily worsen to the point that it may cause severe pain and disability.

It’s important to try and get an early diagnosis and intervention to preserve our hip joints with nonsurgical treatments.

For anybody experiencing problems with their hip, the treatment should start with:

• Rest the affected hip

• Speak to your GP or Pharmacist about the use of anti-inflammatories and pain relief

• Modify your activity so that you do not impact on the joint of the hip to the point that pain is caused

• Visit the clinic and get specialist advice, treatment and a bespoke programme designed to strengthen the muscles around the hip

It is worth pointing out that a proper diagnosis is highly recommended as a hip impingement can very often present as lower back or knee pain and is very often confused with a hip flexor strain.

If self-help methods fail or the damage to the hip is too far gone then X-rays will need to be done to determine what stage your hip joint is at and usually an MRI to evaluate any soft tissue damage around your joint. Surgery, in the form of an Arthroscopy, may be performed and during the procedure the surgeon can reshape the head of the femur, shave the cartilage and flush out any bits that shouldn’t be there.

If left untreated FAI may lead to an earlier onset of arthritis and will, due to the pain of the impingement, limit your activity levels and also stop you from doing certain activities.

Need a chat, please feel free to get in touch with me or Hannah at the clinic if you would like advice on this or any other injury and we will be glad to help you out.

Alberta Canada –Part 11

An RAF Ghost Story

by David Everard.

David lives in Hornsea with his wife Noelle. We will share a chapter of the book he has written each month so please save this page, there are five chapters in total. This is chapter two which is split into two. Although the story is fictitious a large percentage is based on fact including the area, dates and times of where the aircraft and crew were stationed. The destination of their mission, the crash site, statistics of the raid on Leipzig are also true and can be seen and verified at The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington near York. Names, nationalities and aircraft numbers have been changed to protect those who feel they may need it.

CHAPTER FOUR - I DID RETURN TO HULL (part 3)

The next morning I pulled the papers from the box and found the telephone number of Mr John Smith and decided to ring him as he might be able to help me. As I rang his number, I sat studying the photograph of Fitz. Again, he stared back at me with that familiar face, even his smile seemed to beckon me to find him. A lady answered and I explained who I was and wondered if I could talk to Mr Smith, as I needed his help in possibly locating a Flight Sergeant Peter Fitzpatrick. She explained she was only the cleaner. He had just gone for his morning walk, but she would take my number and would ask him to ring me on his return. I sat and waited, hoping the phone would ring. When it did, it was a friend of mine called Gavin, who asked if I could do a car rally with him, as I'm a navigator. The rally was on 9th of February, the coming Sunday on the Manby Showground, I thought this was a great idea, as it would relieve my mind for a time, which I really believed I needed.

The Showground was on the south bank in Lincolnshire not too far from Market Rasen and I thought I could kill two birds with one stone and pay a visit to Mr Smith at the same time, even if he didn't ring me back, which he didn't. The next day I decided I would drive out to the old war time airbase of158 Lissett, or should I say what remains of it. It seemed to me there is nothing more thought provoking and emotional than to stand in silence where a hive of activity had once taken place. Where bomb laden planes had roared and lumbered their crews into an uncertain sky. As I gazed around, the present receded into bittersweet thoughts Their once proud squadron airfield was now crumbling away into insignificance. Sagging brick walls of buildings where once crewmen gathered and concrete foundations where mess halls and billets stood, now all overrun by thicket and bush. Barbed wire fencing that had once stood as a form of deterrent now rusted and frail, only holding back its own inevitable end. The concrete airstrips had gone. ripped up and returned to farmland, now only the perimeter track had survived. A useful help to the farmers. that's all. Could this really have been a place of momentous days. a home of four

thousand Airforce personnel, the frontier of our wartime Bomber Command. a place where eight hundred and fifty-one brave young men had flown from to their deaths? Now only birds flew over the silent aerodrome, nesting in the rafted remains of a building that still bore the faint words on an interior wall. All equipment must be returned after each mission. But the truth was who cared. and that's the sad fact. Almost a full generation of young men and women had been wiped out within a period of just six years, and what had we learnt from it? I can tell you this in just one word –Nothing. We still go on killing, starting wars, causing devastation everywhere we go. God, I thought, as I drove away. When will we ever learn? I noticed a small church that stood just outside the main entrance to the aerodrome, an old building that had probably been built in the fourteenth century, so I stopped and stepped from the car. In the graveyard grounds stood a memorial to 158, a large square stone, on the front a brass plaque. chronicling the dates that 158 squadron had been there. February 1943 to May 1945. just twenty-seven months.

Beneath, an image of a Halifax Bomber in full flight. Stepping the grounds, I came across a grave of a British wireless operator who had survived the war. He had become a well-loved husband and father and even grandfather. But such was his respect for his old war-time colleagues of 158 that he had wanted to be buried there. As far as I was concerned there could be no greater honour a man could give to his fellow airmen. I noticed a window of the church had been adopted by the squadron. The words under their squadron crest, In brave company. Very apt I thought as I walked away. The door of the small church was open. Inside its altar carved from rosewood. The walls white with small arched windows. The font central of the building covered by a dark wood lid. A deep blue carpet centred the pews that extended to the front of this very old church. A beautiful golden Crucifix domineered the pulpit. Sunlight cascaded in through a small ornate window positioned rear of the building, shedding colours of reds. blues and yellows. The words again ln Brave Company silhouetted in brilliant colours across an interior concrete pillar that reached up high into the arch of the roof. The view calmed my thoughts. The serene silence, brilliance of colour and warmth held me in a form of suspended animation. It was as though had fallen back into time itself, that I could actually step outside and be a part of their lives in 1944, find them, tell them not to go on that bomb run. It felt so real that I thought I could hear the activity of the aerodrome, and the vibration of the aircraft engines that seemed to invade my space within the church. I could almost see airmen knelt at each and every pew, heads lowered in prayer. I knelt down and prayed to God that I would find Fitz. The Sunday came and I set off with Gavin and our service crew to Manby and had a great day's motor sport. Ironically, the Showground used to be a RAF aerodrome with most of the runways and buildings still intact. During the breaks of the stages I would sit and imagine what it must have been like when it was in an active role during the war. It was easy compared to Lissett to visualise the aircraft positioned in their dispersal points. ground crew chasing around like headless chickens whilst aircraft taxied along the perimeter fence to the runway. Looking up at the sky. I imagined it filled with the noise of a hundred aircraft flying out to uncertainty over the skies of Germany. As I watched them in my mind's eye disappearing further over the blue horizon. I wondered how many would return.

Leven’s annual tractor run took place on Sunday, September 25. For this year’s event the organisers teamed up with Peter Burdass who made a welcome return to his home village.

Peter and his family originally farmed in Leven and Peter now lives in Scotland. He returned to join the

tractor run and to promote his own 'Grey Fergie Challenge' which is taking place in June 2023. The challenge will see Peter drive his grey Fergie from John O'Groats to Lands End via Leven! The challenge will raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Charity in memory of Peter's mother who sadly

passed away from the disease.

Leven Tractor Run this year supported Peter and the Grey Fergie Challenge by donating the money raised this year to MNDA.

A spokesperson for the Leven Tractor Run Committee said after the event: “We would just like to say a

huge thank you to everyone that donated this year to Leven Tractor Run supporting Motor Neurone Disease Association. We have raised an incredible £4,500!

“We would also like to pass on a special thanks, as always, to our sponsors, volunteers, land owners and

everyone who gave up their valuable time to make this year’s tractor run the success that it was. Without this support we wouldn’t be able to continue.”

You can keep up to date with Peter’s challenge on the Facebook page ‘The Little Grey Fergie Challenge’.

Hornsea District Walking Club - Walks report

Compiled by Arnold Underwood with contributions from Joyce Davidson, Sylvia Caygill, Neil Patrick, Carron York and David Holtby

Sunday Walks

In early September, eight members of the Walking Club - Joyce, Betty, Sue, Sylvia, Neil, John, Jan and Ian - embarked on a 6 day circular walk in the Cotswolds taking in many of the area's picturesque villages. Their adventure is summarised here with the daily reports from Joyce Davidson:"Cotswolds Villages Walk - Day 1 of 6. The 6-day adventure started from Moreton-in-Marsh using mainly the Monarch's Way. We were soon enjoying the far reaching views across the open countryside to pass through the typical villages of Longborough, Donnington, Broadwell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Lower Slaughter and finally Bourton-on-the-Water, which is to be our base for the next 3 nights. (With transport being provided at the start and finish of each day from and to their accommodation)

Day 2 - A much shorter walk of 7 miles today from Bourton-on-the-Water to Northleach. Lovely views again and no rain!

Day 3 - From Northleach our 12 mile walk took us through the pretty villages of Turkdean, Notgrove, Naunton and Guiting Power. It was very enjoyable, apart from a couple of hours rain after lunch.

Day 4 - A fabulous day for a 15-mile walk from Guiting Power and we managed to avoid the rain! For much of the day we enjoyed extensive views and followed the Wardens Way and the Cotswold Way, passing by Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Hailes Abbey, Stanway and Stanton. Our base for the next couple of nights is Chipping Campden.

Day 5 - Another superb day's walking from Stanton to Chipping Campden via Broadway following mostly the Cotswold Way. Apart from a quick shower approaching Broadway Tower, we have yet again dodged rain and thunder albeit with some potentially threatening skies!

Day 6 - A short hop of 8 miles from Chipping Campden back to Moreton-in-Marsh via Blockley. However we were not quite so lucky with the weather this morning. Once again the route, following the Monarch's Way, was varied with a few ups and downs giving extensive views behind us."

Back closer to home Sunday 11th September saw twelve walkers enjoying an eight mile walk from Seaton going via Bewholme, led by Sue Copeland. Starting at the village pond, they walked past the Common and took Marvelgarth Lane. This quiet country lane led to paths along field edges past Arram Hall Farm. Upon reaching Catfoss Road in Bewholme they took the public footpath opposite to the pond.

A coffee stop was taken next to a field of ripe pumpkins at the 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkin Patch, ready for Halloween. With the sun shining, they continued on well maintained field paths, arriving in Dunnington, where they took their lunch in the church yard.

Continuing along field paths with wide views they reached North End where they joined the road back to Bewholme. From there they retraced their steps along the paths taken earlier in the morning, back into Seaton. Several walkers later enjoyed refreshments at the nearby Garden Centre at Sigglesthorne.

On the following Sunday, Sept 18th, five members, Sylvia, Sue, Andrea, Steve and walk leader Neil, did a lovely 10 mile walkthe Thurgoland Boundary Walk situated between Sheffield and Penistone in West Yorkshire. This walk was created many years ago to follow as closely as possible, the parish boundary of the village of Thurgoland. Of course by doing so, the walk doesn't visit the village of Thurgoland itself! Having parked in a small area of parkland in the neighbouring village of Oxspring, they set off on the walk, initially up hill on a minor road but soon branching off onto a track which is part of the Trans-Pennine Trail, well known to Hornsea residents.

The day, although overcast at the start, became bright and breezy and they kept themselves amused picking fruit from wayside hedges, until reaching Silkstone Common. This was once coal-mining country, of which hardly a trace remains and the landscape has reverted to rolling farmland and woodland. Shortly afterwards, in Nabs Wood, they came upon a memorial to the

tragic deaths in 1838 of 26 children in a coal mine. On that fateful day a thunderstorm over the hills caused the stream running past Huskar Pit to burst its banks and flood down the drift mine up which the child workers were trying to make their escape. With the flooddoors closed behind them, the children were trapped by the floodwaters and drowned. The group moved on over open fields and not so long later, found themselves in another wood where an unfortunate man was murdered in the 1850's. The crime was never solved.

The route now became rather more hilly, down into the little village of Crane Moor then up on to Crane Moor Top. It was now quite sunny and after dropping down again, into the Don Valley, they decided to take a diversion from the Boundary Walk to experience the recently reopened and well-lit Thurgoland Tunnel on the former Great Central line from Sheffield to Manchester via the much longer Woodhead Tunnel. Emerging into the sunshine they came upon the third and last unhappy site. A falling stone claimed the life of William Crawshaw whilst he was engaged in the building of the quaintly named Romticle Viaduct in 1844. His workmates carved his name on the stone and built it into the structure. Then it was not a great distance following the River Don to the end of the walk in Oxspring - and a good pot of tea.

On Sept 25th eight club members, Sylvia, David, Margaret, Sue, Carron, Andrea, Neil, and Stuart, enjoyed a good 11 mile walk from Goathland led by David Holtby. The route headed to Grosmont via Beck Hole and the western side of the Murk Esk valley. As this walk coincided with the Autumn Steam Gala on the NYMR, the walkers were able to observe the comings and goings of steam trains whilst taking their lunch break near Grosmont Station. After lunch it was back again via the eastern side of the valley calling at Darnholm and Goathland station, where there were further opportunities to see the trains, which included the famous streamlined A4 'Sir Nigel Gresley' back in action after its major overhaul. There had been no rain and a nice temperature for the

walk, even though there were quite a few climbs.

On 2nd October, twenty walkers turned out for a beautiful morning start at Kelsey Lakes near Keyingham, easily found off Hariff Lanes from Burstwick by the suspended canoe marking the road entrance. Parking is free and plentiful. The walkers, led by Carron, set off from the car park down towards the Burstwick drain where they turned left to walk alongside it to Burstwick. Reaching the road it was left again towards Hariff Lane and along this, passing the entrance to the Lakes. The next turning, marked by a public footpath sign, was down towards the lake so completing the first loop. Turning left leads back to the car park, right towards the cafe. This loop makes a perfect little walk for families as there are play areas, and good long stretches for dog walking. The next loop was back to the old railway, then turning off towards the horse fields and to the outskirts of Keyingham. Then they followed Mill Road down to the main road. Here, the walkers turned right then left down Boyes Lane to the village green where there was shelter and seating for their lunch stop. After lunch it was back to the main road and into the centre of the village past the village hall then turning right and straight ahead down the side of the cemetery. At the end of the field they headed towards the old railway line which was followed back to the lakes for a well earned coffee and super homemade cakes in the lakeside cafe. An enjoyable little walk with wall to wall sunshine and not a hill in sight! It was also good to welcome a few new walkers to the club.

Other walks by Club Members

Oct 9th Byland Abbey. On a glorious autumn morning Arnold and Caroline set off on a short walk from Byland Abbey, in the Hambleton Hills area of North Yorkshire. The ruins of the Cistercian Abbey looked dramatic in the morning sun and, as a bonus, admission was free, courtesy of English Heritage. After exploring the ruins the pair set off uphill from Wass through woodland

onto Mount Snever. This woodland is in the care of the Forestry Commission (Forestry England) and so is in effect 'access land'. Although a public footpath does pick its way up through the trees, it is easier following the forestry track, steadily uphill for about 1½miles, climbing 500ft to reach the Mount Snever Observatory. This was built for John Wormald of Oldstead Hall in 1837, on the highest point of the Oldstead Estate, to celebrate the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne. Disused for many years, the tower is no longer accessible, and the growth of trees means it is also hard to see from the village below. The way down the hill was steep on a narrow path where acorns fallen from the oak trees made it like walking on ball-bearings! Safely down, a forestry road led into Oldstead village, location of the Michelin-starred pub-restaurant,'The Black Swan at Oldstead', run by celebrity chef Tommy Banks. Foregoing a visit to sample his 12-course 'taster' menu at £170 per person they continued across fields past Oldstead Grange back to Byland Abbey. The walk may have been only a just over 6 miles, but it did involve 960ft of ups and downs!

Sunday Walks are scheduled each month throughout the year (Short, 6-8 miles; Medium, 8-10 miles; Long, more than 10 miles)

Coming up: Sunday 6th Nov: Huggate 10.30am for a short walk on the Yorkshire Wolds

Sunday 13th Nov: Kirkham Abbey 10.00am for a medium length walk in Yorkshire's Derwent Valley

Sunday 20th Nov: Warter (School car park) 10.00am for a medium walk on the Wolds via Blanch Farm

Tuesday 22nd Nov: Annual General Meeting at the New Inn, Leven 7.30pm

Sunday 27th Nov: Market Weighton (Market Place) 10.00am for a medium walk via Arras, Sancton Wold, and Houghton Hall.

For more details see www.dalestrails.co.uk/calendar

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THE TEA dances that take place at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club once a month are proving a great success. The last one had over 20 people attending seeing ladies and gentlemen sweeping across the dance floor with sequence and ballroom dances a plenty. The tea dances start at 2pm with everyone joining in with a break in the middle for tea and cake – the October cake was made by the lovely Marie, there is also a raffle. It is a very laid-back afternoon, with people meeting new people and joining in, some people just watched and enjoyed the music of time gone by.

If you can dance or would just like to watch and make new friends, please pop along. The dates up to Christmas are Monday, November 14 and Monday, December 12 at 2pm.

Everyone is welcome, the cost is £5 each even if you don't want to dance. The tea and cake are definitely worth coming for! There is no need to book, just turn up with your dancing shoes on.

DANCING: Some of the past tea dances at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club

FOLLOWING the end of one of the most successful seasons in the club's recent history Hornsea Outdoor Bowls held it's club dinner and presentation evening at the Railway Inn.

Over 40 attended the function which was enjoyed by all, club president Patrick Plumb thankfully made a short speech followed by the presentation of the silverware to the winners.

A few nights later the Driffield evening league held its annual presentation evening where over 120 were in attendance, an excellent night even better as we collected two Trophies.

The Evening Knock-Out cup winners was collected by Jim Whitchurch and Dave Lee as team captain as Ron Bulless was unable to attend.

Mike Ginnelly's Wednesday's vets team also collect the League Champions Shield and four of the winning team were present.

Over all its been a very successful season enjoyed by all with the club going from strength to strength. :If you fancy having a go next year please come along and joins us.

1. WINNERS: At the Club’s presentation evening, right to left: P.Plumb, J.Middleton, J.Whitchurch, D.Wilson and B.Jones

2. EVENING KNOCKOUT CUP WINNERS: The cup was collected by was collected by Jim Whitchurch and Dave Lee

3. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS SHIELD: The Wednesday vets team representatives with their shield from left to right: N.Gabriel, M.Ginnelly, D.Lee and J Whitchurch

Hornsea Cricket Club update

By Club Secretary Ian Bottom

THE CLUB is out-of-season, so I’m afraid there’s no thrilling match reports to set the pulse racing this month. We’ll have to make do with a breakdown of the more mundane but vitally important behind the scenes information.

League Extraordinary General Meeting

The League held an EGM on September 8 whereby each club had a vote on pressing issues. Notable changes are the creation of a second Championship Division (the division underneath the top one), enabling the League to be regionalised from that point down. This will have a knock on effect all the way down the league structure.

Also the 2nd team matches next season will be reduced to 40 overs per side, from 45.

The League Annual General Meeting is later this month where the EGM changes will be ratified and other items will be voted upon.

Club Presentation Evening – 2022

The presentation was held on October 21 at the Hollis Rec clubhouse.

Thanks to the ‘Tea Ladies’ for providing a buffet.

Major trophy winners were: Clubman of the Year – Mark Battye

1st Team player of the Year – Doug Griebenouw

2nd Team Player of the Year – Jake Whitehouse

Club Annual General Meeting –November 16

This important meeting is to be held at Hollis Rec clubhouse with a 7.30pm start. Members must consider issues prior to attending the AGM and see what they can do to help.

Any proposals or nominations for office should be submitted to either Chairman Richard Webster crk164@aol.com or Secretary Ian Bottom ian.bottom@kgs.co.uk at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Junior Cricket Winter Programme: Plans are still being made for the winter programme. It is thought that it

will be fortnightly sessions, possibly Tuesdays, commencing in the New Year. Full details will be available for next month.

Golf Fundraiser

13 intrepid teams took part in Cricket club’s annual Golf Day AM AM on Friday, September 30.

The overall team winners were : Colin Evans, David Miller, David Stevenson and Andy Caley with a score of 93, all aged 70+ ! – Life in the old dogs yet.

2nd place: Three shots behind were Terry and Alf Clappison’s team Taking nothing away from the great scores of the top two teams, both the above were early starters, taking advantage of the better weather, as all other teams toiled in the afternoon’s torrential rain.

Longest Drive on 16th with a drive of over 350yds was Doug Griebenouw, who also won nearest pin on the 17th.

Special thanks to Angela and Pat Clappison serving food and cajoling raffle ticket sales at the Half Way House and Andrew Marson, organiser in chief.

Also thanks to Yvonne Wright and the team at Hornsea Golf Club, and of course to Head Greenkeeper Gareth Williams who presented the course in fine condition as normal. And all our tee sponsors who helped make the day a successful one raising funds for the cricket club.

An enjoyable days golf despite the weather, with as you would expect, the obligatory few pints afterwards.

Century Club

There are a few numbers available in our very popular Century Club Draw.

For a cost of £25 per year, or £2 per month if you pay by standing order, you will be entered into a monthly draw with 3 prizes of £50, £25 and £10.

That is 12 chances to double your money, and a further 12 chances to get your money back. It has even been known for some people to win more than one prize in a year.

October draw – unfortunately, the balls failed to attend the committee meeting, a double draw will take place next month.

Anyone wishing to join the Century

On the Bank with Tansterne Fishery

THE MAIN season draws to a close and the fish go deeper with less interest in feeding until next spring.

Those anglers with good fish craft can still put 100 lb in their nets if the conditions are in favour.

How do they do it? Well they back off with the amount of feed and they read the ponds and find the fish. The fish don’t move around so

much so it is no good dropping a pot of bait in a swim and hoping they will come to you - they were the summer tactics.

Smaller baits and less feed is what will bring the best results and some anglers will withdraw any feed and just fish to what is on the hook.

Robin red 4m on a band always does well and the soft 4m plus the maggot and

caster methods now come into play and it is catching fish not just looking for the big carp.

The club matches come to an end and we have our leagues and knock ups on Sundays throughout the winter with everyone welcome to fish as riders - just turn up before 8.30 on a Sunday and register with Mike.

Each year we see different

species ending up regular in the nets - there are always the carp but one year we will see a lot of Ide then another year it will be roach - but his year it has been the 4 lb bream both solver and black. For some reason the bream like to jump out of the water when hooked like dolphins going across the top which is very exciting for juniors.

The barbel have not shown

Volunteer?

Hornsea CC pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere for players and spectators alike. All new members, both junior and senior, will be made most welcome with opportunities to play, volunteer, spectate – there’s always something to do.

Up to date news / fixtures / events can be found by looking on the club’s app: https://hornseacricketclub.teamapp.c om or the “Hornsea Cricket Club” Facebook page. Ian Bottom (secretary) Tel: 0777 8595574 is contactable on all matters.

this year as much as last year and the tench have not shown at all.

The crucians and roach have been hit and miss but we have seen is 10 lb ghost carp in numbers - I don’t know how big these will grow to over the coming years but they have heads like rock and give you a right going over when on the hook.

The year has seen new

By Ron Bulless

anglers having lessons and improving from catching one or two fish in a session to catching 50-100lb.

We have had juniors take part in charity matches and beat a lot of the seniors.

Remember if you come down to Tansterne and are unsure then just ask Mike or myself for any help.

Tight lines Ron Bulless

Ian Bottom for further information.

1. Receiving his award for Clubman of the Year – Mark Battye

2. 1st Team player of the Year, Doug Griebenouw receives his award

3. At the presentation evening 2nd Team Player of the Year Jake Whitehouse

Hornsea Harriers update

Yorkshire Marathon 2022

Matt Robinson commented: “This was my first marathon which I completed in 4:00:47, I was running in aid of Cancer Research UK. A truly fantastic experience which I am over the moon to have completed. Thank you to the runners that helped me through even when I got cramp at 25 miles.”

Drew Wilson also took part despite being a bit apprehensive about running another marathon just two weeks after completing the London Marathon. He explained: “I decided to see how the first 10 miles went and possibly give it a go. I was joined at the start by Matt Robinson attempting his first marathon, and Alexia Morgan. The first 10 miles were very relaxed, chatty miles that actually flew past, then we speeded up slightly, and managed to reel in the four hour pacer. I had to stop to stretch out a few times and could see the four hour pacer closing me down. I managed to stay in front and got home in a time of 3:58:09. In complete agony but chuffed to bits. Big thanks to Lexi for pacing it spot on.”

Peter Hardy-Cork completed it in 3hrs 37 he said: “A great first half with a PB on the cards. At 16 miles a hip injury was beginning. By 17 miles the chance of a PB was gone. A sore and painful walk run from 19 miles till the end but nonetheless a finish. It was worth a try at a fast time but it doesn’t always work on the day. Still enjoyed a great event with team mates.”

Yorkshire 10 Miler

By Clair Williamson

Myself and Tracy Calvert donned our Zippy and George outfits supporting MND and set off on a very hot autumnal day - a challenge with the heat and our outfits. However it was so worthwhile high fiving excited children. Runners passed us and we accidently spurred them on as there was no way did they want to get beaten by us. We ran through the streets and cobbles of York, passed Betty's and the Minister, which took us out into villages full of support and jelly babies. We crossed the finish line in 2:07:20.

The McCain 10k Scarborough

By Jacqui Hanson

A few Harriers travelled to Scarborough to take on the McCain 10k. It’s a lovely flat route along the beach, through the open air theatre and turn around at the sea life centre. The sun was shining and the atmosphere was fabulous. My time was 1:06;48 which I was really pleased with as due to covid and a nasty cough I haven't ran much. I'd definitely do this race again. Dan Wilkinson came in at a speedy 46:50.

Paul Palframan 52:28

James Rooks 53:40

Evelyn Bowes 1:01:28

London Marathon

By Lucy Thompson

London Marathon- 3:41:43!! Managed a new marathon PB, over the moon! The rain held off which meant we were enjoying the sights of beautiful London in the sunshine!! The crowds around the course are some of the best, and line the whole of the 26.2 miles- even around the

Isle of Dogs and Canary Warf which is where I think you really feel like you need the boost to keep you going. Great run, great day!

Sam & Drew at the London Marathon

By Drew Wilson

I had the best day out running through the streets of London with Sam Graystone in what was her first (and last) marathon. My start was fabulous, I had set out to soak it all in and wasn’t bothered about time, my only concern was to make sure Sam got to the finish in one piece. Right from the off all I could hear was the shouts of encouragement from the crowds of spectators, “come on Drew” “you’ve got this Drew” “you’re loving this aren’t you Drew, go on”, two ladies running with me were convinced I was famous, “I am today” I chuckled.

We made steady progress, one of the highlights was turning a corner to be faced with tower bridge, the noise while crossing that was unbelievable, I was surprised to see Abbie Morgan cheering us on at that point, a great effort to get to that spot.

Sam’s longest training run had been 15 miles, so to actually get to 26.2 would be a mammoth task. We were a bit worse for wear but had got to 20 miles without any real hardship. Just a 10k left then we were both starting to struggle. Mile 21 to 22 Reach for the Stars was blasting out from somebody’s loud speakers, a song we’d both heard just a few days earlier at our running buddy Jackie’s funeral. Sam and I just looked at each other teary eyed and smiling, we didn’t need to speak, Jax was with us. You start getting emotional about this point on a marathon as your body is depleted, it definitely gave us a boost having Jackie in our hearts.

At mile 23 Sam was finding it hard just to coordinate her legs, and my knee was really painful, my quads were shot too but that’s just usual, I’ve not had knee trouble before, we were both digging deep and new Sam’s husband Marc and her family would be around mile 25 near Big Ben. Somehow we plodded on and Sam managed to hear Marc’s calls amongst the crowds, she had a swig of someone’s lager (I think) and I ended up with what was left of a can of Guinness, there was some chuckling among the crowds with me running past parliament swigging Guinness. I couldn’t believe there was only a mile and a bit to go.

The straight run down to the palace seemed endless but, when we finally got to that last bend it was a great feeling, I was doing the aeroplane move down the Mall followed by a mighty jump and fist

pump just before we crossed the line together.

“ is that it? “ said Sam “was that the finish line?” It sure was, we’d done it. And it was fabulous.

Sam 4.55

Drew 4.56

The Cardiff Half Marathon –Sunday, October 2

By Louise Parish

Of all the races I have done this was the most scary as I was travelling down and running on my own. Luckily I have some lovely friends in Cardiff who said I could stay there but there were train strikes due plus the train was an astronomical cost and you can't fly direct to Cardiff or Bristol. I'm not afraid to say that I felt completely overwhelmed about the travel plus my training wasn't where I'd hoped it could be. I seriously thought about pulling out on more than one occasion. In the end I got the National Express coach down, a seven hour journey. I'm so glad I wasn't driving as the weather was horrendous on the way down with gale force winds and torrential rain.

On the race day thankfully the rain held off. I really enjoyed it despite my headphones dying at mile nine. However, and I can't believe I am saying this, there are a lot of long straight flat roads, I actually welcomed the odd hill or gradient. Coming from Leeds we don't have many long straight flat roads. Watch time 2.27.

Bridlington Road Runners multi terrain half marathon

By Liz Hardy-Cork

Liz Hardy-Cork, Justine Lowe, Clair and Mark Williamson completed the stunning course in the unexpectedly fantastic autumnal weather with spectacular views over the cliffs, particularly at Flamborough Head. The runners enjoyed a real treat with over twenty seals being visible in the sea along with around ten seal pups resting on the shore. Fellow Hornsea Harrier, John Tansey was also in the area completing his own half marathon as part of his preparation for the Hardmoors 30 in January. The brilliant Harriers support crew were out in force enjoying a short Sunday run in the sunshine before a hearty breakfast then back to the finish line to greet the tired runners. This course is a must do and will become a firm favourite with the Harriers in years to come.

Mark Williamson : 1:38:04

Justine Lowe : 2:29:33

Clair Williamson & Liz Hardy-Cork : 2:29:34

HORNSEA BREEZERS WEAR IT PINK

THE HORNSEA Breezers joined forces with the Beverley Breezers and Vixons on Saturday, October 15 to raise awareness for that terrible disease known as Cancer with the Big Pink Ride.

The Hornsea Breezers rode there and back to join the ride from Beverley to The Fiddle Drill at

Goodmanham. They had three pink cakes ready and waiting for us, which was very much appreciated.

All the ladies got dressed in pink as you can see. If you would like to donate then the Just Giving page is still open: https://www.justgiving .com/fundraising/brendacartwright7 every little helps.

Women’s Walking Football members receive their

IWFF England Caps

HORNSEA Town Women’s Walking Football Club members Lynne Hill and Derese Meade, have been presented with their IWFF England Caps.

The caps were awarded for representing England in the three nation tournament in Sweden back in March 2022.

Dee commented: “As a former full international it was a proud moment receiving my first England walking football cap. I am hoping to be selected for the next tournament in November.”

Walking Football senior squad end season on a high

HORNSEA Town Walking Football Club’s senior squad ended their current season with a win over Cottingham Rangers and defeat to the subsequent league winners, North Ferriby, to finish as runner-up in the East Riding County Football Association’s Over 60’s League.

By Jo Gadie

1. PINK: Jo Gadie (far right) Hornsea breeze champion, Brenda Cartwright far left the Beverley Breezer champion.

2. HORNSEA BREEZERS: The four ladies from the Hornsea breezers enjoying their cake (left Lu Beautyman, left back Heather Hooton, back right Kim Soltys and far right Jo Gadie)