Hornsea & District Community News - September 2022

New social garden for Hornsea ambulance crew thanks to community spirit

1. OPENING: Robert Colombari officially opened the garden

2. CREZW: Ambulance Crews who are delighted with the garden

3. DESIGNERS: Martyn and Peter the volunteers who designed and built the garden

4. HUGGERS: HUG Chair Cllr June Greensmith with the volunteers and donators

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Ambulance

have a new social garden to enjoy on their breaks

to donations of time, materials and money from the local community.

Hornsea Urban Gardeners (HUG) have created the garden area with financial help from the Hornsea Foundation and Hornsea residents. Also around £1000 retail value of plants were donated by the community. Wood of Hornsea provided materials at a discounted price helping to deliver the project. The

community spirit has seen the hard working ambulance crew with a sheltered garden area to find five minutes peace on their break. 10 crew members, two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles are based at the Hornsea station.

The garden was officially unveiled on August 9 with many crew members present as well as Yorkshire Ambulance local managers and members of HUG and the community who helped to create the garden.

The garden started when Robert Colombari from the

station asked HUG for help in creating a seating area for the team to have an off duty break. Talking at the time of the appeal Robert said: “It's something we have talked about at the station for a while but as usual we don't have much time on station and have to be clean and tidy for our next job so gardening is out the question while in uniform.”

Following a site visit carried out Martyn and Peter, it was soon decided that the area needed just a bit more than a few plants. They arrived on site a

few days later and started work. Councillor June Greensmith, Chair of HUG, set about raising funds by asking local residents to donate either cash or plants. Cllr Greensmith said: “The response was amazing and within 24 hours £740 and £1000 worth of donated plants had arrived.”

Robert officially opened the garden with Martyn Eden from HUG and thanked all those who had contributed to the garden. The low maintenance garden will continue to be maintained by HUG volunteers.

THEASBY WAY, LEVEN £235,000

Situated in the ever popular village of Leven is this attractive semidetached, three bed family home. Just 7 miles from Hornsea and 8 miles from Beverley, the village of Leven is served by a local shop, businesses, a thriving primary school, sports hall and doctors surgery.

EPC - C Council Tax - C Tenure - Freehold

Our House are delighted to offer to the market this spacious, detached, five bedroomed home. Beautifully presented throughout, with downstairs bedrooms and bathroom, the property is key ready to suit a multitude of buyers

EPC: E Council Tax: E Tenure: Freehold HIGH STREET, ALDBROUGH £369,950

Set in an ideal, corner location of this small exclusive Cul-de-Sac is this executive property offering a good amount of versatile accommodation to delight the discerning buyer.

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FARRANTS WAY, HORNSEA £485,000

MAIN STREET, BEEFORD £344,950

Offering almost 2000 square foot of beautifully presented living accommodation, Our House are delighted to offer to the market this, executive detached, double fronted property which is key ready and suitable for a multitude of buyers.

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In the ever popular village of Brandesburton, this property offers a great amount of versatile accommodation, is nicely presented and will make a great home for any buyer.

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BOARDMAN PARK, BRANDESBURTON £279,950

Our House are delighted to offer to the market this spacious four bedroom detached property in the popular village of Beeford. This property is an ideal home for the growing family and is situated on a quiet cul de sac, with good sized rooms and delightful garden.

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Tenure: Freehold

RECTORY VIEW, BEEFORD £299,950

Our House are delighted to offer to the market this stylish

Embrace the spirit of a do-er upper with this Edwardian terraced property occupying a brilliant central position close to the seafront and town centre. This charming home features three bedrooms and spacious living areas. With amazing potential, this property is perfect for a multitude of buyers, and a great investment!

EPC: Awaited Council Tax: B Tenure: Freehold CLIFFORD STREET, HORNSEA £175,000

Located directly in the town centre of the coastal town of Hornsea, this four bedroom period property is the ideal family home. Shops, schools and transport are quite literally on your doorstep here.

EPC - E Council Tax - A Tenure – Freehold NEWBEGIN, HORNSEA £195,000

***WOW!***

Simply stunning detached, period property with Annex, situated in a hugely popular part of Hornsea, just a short stroll from the town centre. This beautifully presented executive, five bedroom home has had no expense spared and offers a unique and special home that is rarely available.

BACK WESTGATE, HORNSEA £625,000

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Hidden away close to the town centre of Hornsea is this outstanding detached, period property. An ideal home for a multitude of buyers. Situated on a beautiful and well sized corner plot there is spacious accommodation throughout that has been lovingly presented by the current owners. EPC - Awaited Council Tax - E Tenure - Freehold

Hornsea tops the list of UK seaside destinations this summer

AS SCHOOLS broke up for the summer holidays, Airbnb revealed the top trending seaside destinations in the UK for 2022, with Hornsea topping the list.

Jumping from eighth place last year to the leading spot, Hornsea is attracting UK travellers Airbnb put this down to its quaint promenade and historical Victorian folly, making the quintessential British seaside town a must-visit this year.

Airbnb’s top trending seaside destinations for 2022

Amanda Cupples, General Manager for Northern Europe at Airbnb, said: “We’re continuing to see the resurgence of the Great British seaside holiday with Brits seeking coastal resorts and in particular lesser-known destinations in all corners of the country.

“Beyond providing British holidaymakers the opportunity to discover up-and-coming destinations across the UK this summer, Hosts on Airbnb are creating valuable income streams for themselves and their communities.”

Come along and support Brandsburton Petangue Club’s

The Brandesburton Petangue Club 24 hour ‘Boule-athon’takes place on Sunday, August 28 starting at 12noon until 12 noon on Monday, August 29.

The special event at the Clubhouse on Catwick Lane in Brandsburton is to raise much needed funds for the NCI Hornsea Watch station and Hornsea Inshore Rescue.

Inspiration for the event came from one of the members who was recently injured on the beach at Hornsea and these organisations came to her rescue and were responsible for providing help and assistance in getting her to hospital.

Members will play the game for 24 hours nonstop. This will be achieved in teams of players who will boule for three hour stints, commencing at 12noon

on Sunday, August 28. The final session on Monday will start at 9am and will be a ‘celebratory game’ with as many members as are available joining in. The club are inviting everyone to come along and support their efforts and also donate to the fundraising for the great local sea safe charities. The proceeds will be shared between these two worthy

organisations. There will be refreshments available and there is also a picnic area for those who want to make the visit a bit special.

If you wish to make a donation you can do so prior to the event by contacting Wendy Wilkinson on 07816 265159, via their website: www.brandsburtonpentangue club.com or on the day at the event.

The club have thanked their three sponsors who are kindly supporting the event:

• Bankside - Patterson (Steel Fabricators)

• Robinsons - The Builders Merchant Ltd.

• L V Tomlinson and Son Ltd.

PETANGUE:

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enjoying a sunny day at the Brandsburton Petangue Club

Editor’s column

Thanks for bearing with me…

APOLOGIES for the lack of editor’s column last month. The print deadline was a really busy time for me personally as my husband, Richard, had a kidney transplant just before we went to print. It felt too soon to write about it at that point but a month on and things are looking positive. We have known for some time this would be the end result and are lucky he received a transplant before dialysis was needed. Rich has an autoimmune disease triggered by a childhood virus that he will hardly have noticed he even had – worrying on the back of a new virus pandemic. As his own immune system has gradually removed his kidney function he has been lucky to receive a living donor kidney on the paired scheme with his mum donating to someone else as they weren’t a match for each other. Thank you for bearing with me while I juggle replying to messages and covering stories with all the worry, visiting and three weekly appointments I am driving him to Hull Royal for while the complex medications are adjusted. We are eternally grateful for the wonderful care he received at Leeds General Infirmary where he had the transplant and to the transplant team at Hull who have provided amazing support and care since he got home after day five. We hope to organise a fundraiser for Kidney Research next year and would love to hear from anyone else affected by kidney disease who would be interested in helping or sharing their story to increase awareness. It feels apt I have told you about this in the September edition as the NHS Organ Donation Week runs from Monday 19th – Sunday 25th September. Please take some time to let your family know your wishes re organ donation.

The wonderful summer continues for the town, every time I have walked down the seafront it’s been busy with families enjoying a day out with weather that could have you mistaking it for the Spanish Costa’s! The Biker Event saw record numbers in attendance too on another hot sunny day.

I’ve a small favour to ask from those that enjoy reading the paper each month or those who have benefitted from telling their stories. As with everything, print costs have soared in the last year –the huge rises in paper and ink prices, HGV driver shortages and increased energy costs being some of the contributory factors. We would like to continue to fulfil the purpose of the paper to spread the word of local news around the town and villages to bring us together as a community to support local charities, businesses and events all in one place. To secure its future as a free delivered paper we would really appreciate those who can do donating 50p-£1 each month – 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 – simply open your phone camera and hover over the square code and click on the link that should pop up on screen (all done through a secure payment processor) if you would like to set up a recurring payment each month please e-mail me on hornseacommunitynews@hotmail.com and we can send a link to set this up.

Thank you for your support it is really appreciated Andrea

New bench for Fair Place residents

RECENTLY a request was made to East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson from Mr and Mrs Pedley, residents of Fair Place in Hornsea for refurbishment of the Fair Place bench. The bench is used by residents in the summer months to sit and enjoy the weather and to socialise with other residents, but it was in need of some tender loving care. The bench was presented to the residents of Fair Place by the Rose and Crown Magical Mystery Society in 1993

for their use. This is printed on the bench plaque and has been placed on the new Bench too.

Mrs Irene Pedley was a warden at Meregarth and the Bungalows at Fair Place from 1989 to1996 and both she and her husband Frank have been good friends to neighbours and residents alike.

Hornsea School and Language College students receive their A Level results

1. Luke Tattum is going on to study Biology and science and Rebecca Willert is going to study textile design at Leeds Arts University 2. Jaz Hancox is going on to study teaching 3. Emily will study fashion at Northumbria, Lydia is going to study forensic psychology at York, Anna is heading to Newcastle

STUDENTS across the country received their A Level results on Thursday, August 18. Those students sitting A Level exams this year hadn’t had the experience of sitting GCSE exams as the pandemic saw the 2020 exams cancelled. Nationally there was a drop in the percentage of top A and A* grades achieved since 2021 although the levels remain

higher than the last exams sat in 2019. The north south gap between the percentage of top grades awarded also widened.

Students at Hornsea School and Language College picked up their results from 8am. The school announced on social media on results day: “We were so very proud to see our Y13 students collect their results

today! They have shown resilience, determination and maturity throughout the last two yours and today they reaped the rewards. Enjoy your celebrations and continue to dream big as you embark on your next adventure!”

Just after we print GCSE students will receive their results on Thursday, August 25.

NEW BENCH: East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson with Mr and Mrs Pedley on the new Fair Place bench

to study Marketing and Ellie is going on to do adult nursing

4. Happy with their results Maddie Roberts, Evie Steriker and Ellie Barrett

5. Bonnie Morfitt is heading to Falmouth University to study Architecture, Lucy Wrightson will start work at Hornsea School and Language College as a teaching assistant and Brad Wiltshire is going to Lincoln University to study law

Charity fundraiser raises over £5500 for Melanoma UK

A CHARITY fundraising event in Seaton for Melanoma UK raised £5662.50. The cabaret drag show event was organised in memory of Graeme Goodlass-Hillhouse. Graeme’s widow Jamie said: “A massive thank you to everyone who supported the event and a big thank you to all the local businesses that donated raffle prizes.”

1. REMEMBERED: The event was held in memory of Graeme Goodlass-Hillhouse

2-3. DRAG SHOW: Miss Candy Floss entertained the charity event attendees

4-6. FUN: Enjoying the fundraising evening

East Yorkshire Motor Services

FOUR CHARGES AFTER SKIPSEA INCIDENT

THE FUNDING package of £130 million to protect bus services was announced on August 19 and will cover six months from October to March. It builds on almost two years’ worth of unprecedented government support to keep bus networks running.

The additional funding will help to protect bus services and routes, which are particularly important to people facing pressures due to the rising cost of living.

Transport Secretary Grant

Shapps said: “This funding will ensure millions across the country can continue to use vital bus services, and brings the total we’ve provided to the sector throughout the pandemic to almost £2 billion.

“At a time when people are worried about rising costs, it’s more important than ever we save these bus routes for the millions who rely on them for work, school and shopping.”

The government is also investing £3 billion in bus services by 2025, including

over £1 billion to improve fares, services and infrastructure, and a further £525 million for zero emission buses.

East Yorkshire Buses have confirmed that they will benefit from the continuation of the funding. A spokesperson commented: “We are still awaiting further guidance on any changes to the scheme however, so it’s not going to make any immediate changes to our plans.”

A MAN has been remanded by police in relation to an incident at a holiday park near Skipsea on the evening of Monday, August 15. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We were called to reports that a man had assaulted a woman who was known to him. Michael Curtis (27), of Lincoln Road, Dewsbury, was arrested and charged with affray, criminal damage and two counts of ABH.”

Curtis has been remanded into custody to appear at court in September.

Did you witness an incident on Hornsea Road in Skipsea?

HUMBERSIDE Police are appealing for information after officers were called to an incident on Wednesday, August 3 on Hornsea Road in Skipsea at 9.30pm.

Following a disagreement, an altercation is believed to have

taken place between an unknown man and a 15-year-old boy.

The unknown man is then believed to have threatened the boy and his friends before allegedly returning to his silver coloured campervan and driving it towards them before fleeing the

scene.

Thankfully, nobody was injured as a result of the incident.

Officers are now appealing for help to identify the man who is described as white, approximately 5ft 8” tall with short grey hair and at the time of

the incident was wearing glasses.

If you can provide any information which may assist Humberside Police with lines of enquiry, you can contact them on their non-emergency number 101 quoting log 627 of August 3.

Hornsea Rotary Club – Proms and Come and Sing Messiah!

HORNSEA Rotary Club is now gearing up for its Autumn program which will include the ever popular ‘Last Night

of the Proms’ on Saturday, October 1 at Hornsea Floral Hall. Doors will open at 6.45pm and the concert

starts at 7.30pm.

This will be the 26th Proms held at the Floral Hall and as in every previous year the Humberside Police Concert Band will be there to entertain the audience with military marches and music from film and musical theatre. The band will as ever be led by Musical Director Brent Read and it is hoped that as in previous years they will be joined by the ever popular soloist Janet Bates and Piper Danny Fleming.

The highlight of the evening will be when flags are waved and voices raised in a rousing finale when the band and soloists will be joined by the audience in the singing of

'Land of Hope and Glory', 'Rule Britannia' 'Jerusalem' and the National Anthem.

The Hornsea Air Cadet Corps will be assisting Rotarians with the bumper raffle and the bar will be 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 will be the Motor Neurone Disease Charity. Rotary in our District has been moved and inspired by the work being done by rugby league legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield and all clubs including ours in Hornsea have agreed to

donate generously to this very worthy cause.

Tickets are still only £10 and will be on sale at the Floral Hall Cafe from August 27.

If anyone with a disability has special seating requirements they should contact Rotarian Keith Twigg on 07414 987641 or email: keithcobble 2371@msn.com

Also on the agenda is the ‘Come and Sing Messiah’ on Saturday, November 26 at St Nicholas’ Church in 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). Organist will

be Mathew Collins with soloists Elaine Dave, Christina Leeman, Chris Why and James Gaughan. The cost for the day is £10 and music may be hired for £2. Monies raised by the event will go to local good causes. For further details contact Alan Wilkinson on 01482 880804.

Calling anyone considering a career in care - Hornsea recruitment fair drop-in event

THE GRANVILLE Court care home team in Hornsea are holding a recruitment fair dropin session on Wednesday August 31.

People interested in a career in care are invited to attend anytime between 11:30am and 2:30pm to meet the team and

learn what a career in care is all about.

Granville Court is a specialist nursing home in Hornsea, for adults who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, alongside physical health needs that require nursing care. The home is supported by a multidisciplinary team including nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

HORNSEA TOWN COUNCIL MAINTENANCE/HORTICULTURE APPRENTICESHIP

VACANCY

Hornsea Town Council is a local government authority managing property, parks, gardens, cemeteries and open spaces in Hornsea.

We are pleased to offer an 18-24 month Maintenance/ Horticulture Apprenticeship based in Hornsea. An Apprenticeship is an ideal way to begin a career in general maintenance, horticulture and open space management. As a Maintenance and Horticulture Apprentice you will work at sites around Hornsea and get paid while you complete your education at Bishop Burton College studying the LEVEL 2 HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE OPERATIVE APPRENTICESHIP.

How does it work

Apprentices are employed directly by Hornsea Town Council. You will be based in Hornsea and be assigned duties working alongside an experienced Maintenance Manager and Horticultural Supervisor learning all aspects of grounds and property maintenance.

During term time you will attend Bishop Burton College. Training involves all aspects of general maintenance, horticulture and landscape development. You will also learn about operation and maintenance of a wide range of machinery and property. How much will I be paid?

As an apprentice you will be paid at a rate of £4.81 per hour.

Who should apply?

Candidates should work well as part of a team, be committed to learning, ambitious and will have a keen interest in general maintenance and horticulture. You must have GCSE English and Maths at grade D or 3 or equivalent as a minimum. You must also pass an initial College assessment and have one satisfactory reference. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

What happens at the end of my Apprenticeship?

Hornsea Town Council believes in quality, commitment and professionalism in the way we deliver services in Hornsea. We aim to develop future team leaders, supervisors and managers. Successful candidates who demonstrate the necessary attributes will be offered the opportunity to progress to an advanced apprenticeship and/or considered for employment on a seasonal or permanent basis.

Closing Date for applications: FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT 12 NOON

For an application form please visit www.hornsea.gov.uk or contact:-

The Town Clerk, Hornsea Town Council, Town Hall, 75a Newbegin, Hornsea, HU18 1PA Tel: 01964 532252 / Email: clerk@hornsea.gov.uk

The home’s ethos is ‘a life well lived and loved’ and the team are hoping to meet enthusiastic, friendly and kind people who have a desire to truly make a difference to people’s lives.

There is no set qualification or experience that would make someone eligible for a role in care, which is why the team feel it is so important to give people an opportunity to find out more. Several members of the home’s friendly and approachable team will be there on the day

to speak to anyone who may be considering working in the NHS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to ask any questions you may have about a career in care, to discuss current vacancies that are available, what you can expect from the application process, and how to set yourself in a good position if you’re interested in applying.

People who attend the event can also expect to learn about the benefits of working in the NHS, such as the cycle to work scheme, pension package and

high street discounts.

Anyone is welcome to drop in at any time. You don’t need to be in a position to apply for a job right away or be certain about your ambitions, this is an informal event created to help people learn more about NHS job opportunities in Hornsea. The friendly team look forward to meeting you on the day.

The recruitment drop in will be held in the Hollis Room at St Nicholas Parish Hall on Newbegin in Hornsea on Wednesday, August 31 from 11.30am to 14:30pm.

Hornsea coach parking to be considered in traffic management scheme

NORTH Holderness Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson has been working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers to try to find further parking facilities for the vast amount of coaches now visiting Hornsea .

There is a traffic management scheme already in the forward programme of work for the town in the next financial year and in view of this it is intended that coach parking be added for investigation. This will look at if there is any further on-street parking provision which can be made available for coaches.

Councillor Jefferson explained: “Residents who live in the area have requested my help with the situation for the future. As Hornsea becomes more popular with visitors to the town perhaps even residents parking could be considered which residents elsewhere have requested. Although coaches are a welcome site to the businesses on the seafront they create a problem for residents who also need a parking area.”

Local student celebrates showjumping wins at British Eventing International Youth Championships

17-YEAR-old Lucy Copeland from Brandesburton has become the British Eventing U18 champion.

The former Hornsea School and Language College student competed in the school’s equestrian team during her time there. Lucy is now studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business at Bishop Burton College and is also a member of the college’s prestigious Equine Academy.

Lucy and her mare Dernahatten Colour Code (affectionately known as Hattie) were selected to represent the North in the prestigious championships after beating off competition from other young riders in a rigorous selection process. Lucy and the other talented young riders were put through their paces over several days, competing in dressage, cross country and showjumping. Riding in the BE90 Open under 18 Championship class

Lucy clinched first in the individual honours, with a dressage score of 25.4. Her amazing performance also helped the North secure first in the team honours by just over 10 marks, with all four of their riders placing in the top seven for the individual competition.

Lucy started riding at the young age of three and at nine years old she joined the Holderness Hunt Pony Club before starting eventing age 12 with The Pony Club.

Lucy was very excited to be selected as one of the 80 competitors. To be selected she had to compete in the British Eventing u18 section at various events in the north of England. There are 10 selected from each section and a total of eight sections from across England making up the 80 entrants. Lucy and her mare Hattie had a long wait on the last day as they were in the lead they had to wait for

the other 79 riders to jump first but it didn’t put the pair off as they stormed to victory.

Lucy said: “I am very pleased with Hattie and how she performed. She led from the start with our best dressage to date of 25.4, she felt amazing in all three disciplines. It made it all the more special having so much support from all our friends who came to

NEW HOPFROG VENUE

cheer me on over the week. I would like to thank my trainers Sally Dearing and Jo Wilson for all their help.”

Hannah Ward, Equine Centre Manager at Bishop Burton commented: “This is an outstanding achievement for Lucy, to win not only individual honours but also placed first in the team honours is phenomenal. Lucy is a

fantastic example of an Academy student working hard to reach their potential to compete at this level. We are incredibly proud of her.”

CHAMPION: Lucy Copeland from Brandesburton has become the British Eventing U18 champion

HOPFROG has moved into a bigger and better venue at Hornsea Freeport Shopping Village!

The new premises comprises a craft beer bottle shop and bar, serving a great selection of draft beer and cider, along with spirits, soft drinks and, new to Hopfrog, hot drinks and snacks. These are all housed in a newly decorated social space with a smart vintage feel and comfy sofas and tables.

Enjoy a drink whilst you play on the seven foot American Pool Table.

Alongside the social area is the Hornsea Pottery Design shop, showcasing brand new Hornsea Pottery gifts, plus a large selection of the classic vintage pottery. The Heirloom, Saffron, Hornsea Cat and Fish glasses are featured, along with wallpapers, deck chairs, cushions, tea towels and other products with the iconic

Hornsea designs.

Featured artists in the shop include Deborah Bowness, Ada Binks, Cornflower & Saffron, Dot Clay and Gail Myerscough. Paintings by renowned artist Tony Broadbent decorate the walls and are available to purchase. There is also a Townhouse shop gift section.

The venue is available to hire for parties, events and meetings and will be hosting regular events such as gin tastings, meet the brewer and meet the artist showcases, music and DJ events, beer festivals (Oktoberfest) and Christmas Markets.

For those currently working from home, Hopfrog is free to use daily

as a remote workspace/hot desk. We have free wi-fi and electric points and you are welcome to stay all day.

Please check out the new look websites and follow us on social media for updates: www.hopfrog.co.uk @wearehopfrog www.hornseapotterydesign @hornseapotterydesign

Hornsea is a great British design story involving some of the giants of British pattern and ceramic design, such as John Clappison. Today, Hornsea remains a much loved and influential brand, with a timeless appeal.

Hornsea designs are now

available across a wide array of home wares, wearables, accessories and beers.

Hornsea Pottery Design is a producer/designer of contemporary products that blend

the modern with the classic designs, collaborating and working with the best artists and designers to produce new and innovative products – going back to the future!

If you are interested in collaborating with Hornsea Pottery Design or would like to work with any of the original designs and patterns, or just want to find out more, please contact us - we would love to hear from you.

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What is in the future for business?

MOST of us are stressed over rising costs and a looming recession. Prices are rising 10.1% (according to the UK rate of inflation for July announced on Wednesday, August 17). We are seeing this in the weekly shopping basket, car dealerships, and especially at the pump.

Thanks to a mix of slowed business growth and the rising cost of wages, we are starting to see something new. Larger companies are facing hiring freezes and work layoffs, the banks and economists have been raising the alarm for the looming recession. These indicators have driven some of the retired work force back into jobs as pension schemes and savings plans have not reached their predicted returns, allowing financial comfort for the future.

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Yorkshire Water introduce hosepipe ban

Yorkshire Water’s director of water, Neil Dewis, said: “Parts of Yorkshire have seen the lowest rainfall since our records began more than 130 years ago. The hot, dry, weather means that Yorkshire’s rivers are running

low and our reservoirs are around 20% lower than we would expect for this time of year. We’ve been doing everything we can to avoid putting in restrictions but unfortunately, they’re now necessary as part of our

drought planning.

“We’re grateful to our customers, who have been saving water where they can this summer. It is really important that we all continue to do so, to help protect our water resources and the environment.

“We’ve been working hard in the background to balance our water stocks through our region-wide grid system (an investment made by Yorkshire Water after the last hosepipe ban in 1995/6) and reduce water lost from leaky pipes (we have reduced this by 50% since 1995/6) - this year we have extra people in our field teams and have adopted a seven-day working pattern so that we can find and fix leaks quicker.

“We’ve been monitoring reservoir levels, weather forecasts and other environmental indicators closely to determine whether we might need to put further measures in place.

“As we’ve now reached that trigger point, we need to make sure that we have

enough supply for the essential needs of people across the region this year and next, as well as making sure we’re able to protect our local environment by limiting the amount of water we have to draw from the rivers. Our decision to introduce a hosepipe ban is based on the risk that water stocks continue to fall in the coming weeks and the need to be cautious about clean water supplies and long term river health.

“Having a hosepipe ban in place also allows us to apply for drought permits from the Environment Agency, which means we can abstract more water from our rivers and reduce flows out of our reservoirs so that we can continue to provide the water our customers rely on us for. “The ban will come into effect on August 16, and we’ll keep everyone updated on when it will end.”

Activities covered by the hosepipe ban include:

• Watering a garden using a hosepipe

• Cleaning vehicles or boats using a hosepipe

• Watering plants with a hosepipe

• Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool

• Drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use

• Cleaning walls or windows of domestic premises using a hosepipe

• Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe

• Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe

People can still undertake the above activities without using a hosepipe if they use tap water from a bucket or watering can; or use water that is not sourced from taps such as grey water, rainwater from a water butt, or a private

borehole, for example.

Businesses will be allowed to use a hosepipe if it is directly related to a commercial purpose. There are restrictions on using a hosepipe if not for those essential commercial needs –so using a hosepipe to clean a path outside a business property, for example, would not be allowed.

Blue badge holders, those on Yorkshire Water’s Priority Services register or WaterSure tariff for medical reasons, are also excluded from the ban.

For more information on what is included in the ban, go to: www.yorkshirewater.com/hos epipes

Local fundraisers give

charity a boost

AUGUST has been a productive month for the Make it Shine SEN (Special Education Needs) Project.

A wonderful lady from East Hull called Michele Ditchburn has raised £400 for the project and The Jackson 5 Lifestyle group who are all 10 years of age and are pupils at Thorngumbald School have collected 33 bags of clothing from friends and family for the Make it Shine fundraising appeal.

On September 3, a group of our volunteers and children will be taking part in a sponsored walk / wheelchair push across the Humber Bridge. If you would like to sponsor any of our participants they would be exceptionally grateful.

If you are interested and require more information, please contact Hazel by phoning 07731 919750 or e-mailing hazelcockill3@btinternet.com

By Keith Twigg

You can also donate via the Just Giving Page: www.justgiving.com/makeitshine and you can find out more on the website: www.makeitshinesenproject.com

THE JACKSON 5 LIFESTYLE GROUP: (left to right) Riley G, Jack T, Nathan B, Jack D and missing from the photograph is Ethan H

New signs requested by Humberside Police installed on the Trans Pennine Trail

EAST Riding Ward Councillor and Hornsea Town Councillor Barbara Jefferson has expressed her delight that the new warning signs for the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) have now arrived in situ. The four signs were originally requested by Humberside Police to help the residents who back onto the TPT who were annoyed by the amount of motorcycles and mopeds who used the trail in the evenings.

The local policing team asked Councillor Jefferson to obtain the signs for safety reasons so that they could inform the young people that they should not use the trail for this purpose.

NEW SIGN: The new sign on the east entrance to the TPT in Hornsea. Signs are also on the entrances from Hornsea Burton Road, Tranmere Park and Southgate.

Hornsea Men in Sheds

By Alan Cusworth

WE HAVE had a busy summer working on the front of The Shed building on Cliff Road to smarten it up and we think it looks great.

We had a good day on our stall at the Hornsea Biker Event and our recent open day was popular. Our next open day is in November look out for dates. We will also be having a stall on Christmas Lights switch on night - look

out for us at these future events and come and have a chat. New additions to The Shed include a Scalextric and radio control cars set. There are so many hobbies to get involved in we welcome people to get in touch about joining us.

The Crafty Shedders are already working towards our Christmas tree display in St Nicholas Church with many

hours of crafting going into it. We have been very busy with the furniture. This is both with people calling in for a look around and going home with a piece of furniture and donations of furniture which keep coming.

COMMUNITY DEBT ADVISORS WANTED

Hornsea Community Money Advice is looking for volunteers to join our team of advisors.

Full training will be given and you would work alongside our more experienced members. The only qualification you need is the willingness to learn new

skills, give a few hours of your time and the desire to help people in these difficult times. We are able to help most people with their debt problems and give ongoing help and support.

Call Carol on 07511 926967

Poppy Appeal update

By Rob Andrew

KEV and I have just started setting this year’s local poppy appeal running with our first task being to order the various wreaths needed by local groups/businesses/individuals etc.

We had just a theory that with the last couple of years being a bit chaotic for one reason or another more people may want to lay a wreath on Remembrance Day. If you do then contact me, Rob Andrew on 07966 178719.

BIKER EVENT: The Shed at the Hornsea Biker Event (Photo by Graham Turvill)

Hornsea WI welcome costume historian to celebrate their 40th birthday

HORNSEA WI are looking forward to their 40th birthday celebrations in October welcoming costume historian Meridith Towne as the guest speaker with celebratory nibbles and birthday cake.

Meridith, a former Hornsea resident, gives lively, informative presentations on women’s history told through fashion, enhanced with an extensive visual display of original costume from her own private collection. Having chosen to combine her love of history with her love of costume Meridith studied archaeology at Durham University. This allowed her to study Oriental, Greek and Roman costume, the archaeology of textile manufacture and sewing implements, plus a final dissertation on the role of colour in dress throughout history. Meridith then enrolled at The Northern College of Costume in York to study and construct historical costume for the

stage. After a whirlwind tour of England she returned to York to make, research and collect her true passion, historical clothing.

When not busy creating costumes for museums, or unique dresses for weddings and parties, Meridith works with the Royal Armouries in Leeds maintaining their costume and driving round the country as a speaker. She has even managed to squeeze in a couple of brief television appearances on two series of BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee, talking about sewing bees in the Second World War and Yves Saint Laurent.

Hornsea narrowly misses out on hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

HORNSEA resident Nerys Johnson decided Hornsea should be considered as a host for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Nerys set out her argument for hosting it and crossed her fingers for the 8.30am announcement as she explained pre announcement:

“Getting really excited waiting for the news at 8:30am. I entered Hornsea to host Eurovision, it will be the first time Europe has had a Beachvision. I have seriously thought through the logistics:

● There will be a long break for high tide

● Cups of tea provided by the Churches with kitchens

● Fish n hips, Sweeties, Ice cream and international cuisine locally

● Shops

● Toilets and changing rooms at the HUB for contestants

● Toilets around the Town for audiences

● Our local photographers and drone meisters will do the pictures and filming.

● Our Community News Andrea Kirk will handle the media

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The event will take place at Hornsea Methodist Church on Monday, October 10 at 7.30pm. This is open to members only however new members are welcome to join ahead of the event. Membership for the remainder of the year to new members joining for the first time is £22 to include a monthly meeting with a speaker or activity until April next year. The deadline to reserve a space at the birthday event is October 7 to allow for catering.

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Recent Hornsea WI speakers have included member Madeleine Ulyett talking about her time working abroad including for the UN. Members tested their translation and interpretation skills and learnt the difference between the two! In August the group had a laugh with John Marshall from Buzz Comedy about his accidentally funny life. The September meeting is a puddings and mocktails evening with a talk from a WI advisor about the organisation. Visitors are welcome to come and learn

more about the WI and decide if joining is for them ahead of the special celebratory evening in October. The September meeting is on Monday, September 12 at Hornsea Methodist Church with arrival from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Visitors can just turn up on the evening in September or for more information e-mail Hornseawi@eastyorkshirewi.org.uk or contact through the Hornsea WI Facebook or Instagram accounts. Other speakers in the current membership include chocolate tasting, Christmas social evening, Let’s Sing for non-singers and a craft night where even the least crafty of members can take away something useful to be proud of!

● Language School for Translations

● HART, EY Bus Company and our local taxis will provide transport from Humberside International Airport.

● B&B's and residents will provide spare beds, sheds, greenhouses, summerhouses and of course our caravan parks for err modest fees

● ERYC incl Foreshores for Event Management

● Hornsea Town Council Hanging Baskets, and of course

● Gail Thomas has reminded me about ports, we have Hornsea Boatyard with tractors to bring in the yachts and of course Hornsea Inshore Rescue, Coastwatch and RNLI

● Our Post Offices will handle International Banking

● Our brilliant volunteers will be doing their thing

● Apologies if I've missed anything, that will be the only reason we may not be shortlisted...

GP SURGERIES in Hornsea, Driffield, Beeford and Leven are working together as a Primary Care Network to improve out of hours access to appointments for patients. Many patients recently received a text message update to say: “General practices in Hornsea, Driffield, Leven and Beeford are working together and have become a Primary Care Network. We are enhancing access to our services by providing more appointments outside of our normal working hours. This will start on October 1, 2022. We want this service to meet your needs so are asking your

opinion on when you would like these additional appointments, and what you would like them for.”

East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson attended a recent Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting and said: “I took the opportunity to congratulate the Primary Care Networks in the East Riding on the delivery of care which they are all giving to their patients by using out of hour appointments to facilitate patients to continue to work but still able to get an appointment when and if needed.”

● Getting reminded of all the other things Hornsea has going for us:

● Neighbourhood Watch for Security

● Floral Hall Yorkshire's Premier Entertainment Centre (thank you Keith Twigg)

● All the emergency services:

● Ambulance Station

● Fire Station

● HM Coast Guard (thank you Ben Carlo)

● Police Station

“Come on Hornsea, we have everything!” Sadly though Nerys confessed Hornsea fell short in making the list because….. it’s not a city!

Nerys tongue in cheek joke was played along with by the community with an East Riding staff member even thanking her, Nerys responded that ERYC could maybe work on the city status issue! She added: “I love the way everyone joined in!”

SPEAKER: Meridith Towne is the guest speaker at the October birthday celebratory evening

Locally born actor to perform in a new comedy at East Riding Theatre

LOCALLY born actor, James Tanton will be performing at the East Riding Theatre, Beverley on September 7.

James, co-owner of National Production Company Limited, will be appearing in a brand new original comedy by Terry Deary (author of Horrible Histories). Three actors perform over 100 roles in as many minutes of fact-based, fast-paced fun retelling historical stories. James attended school in Hornsea and was a member of HATS for many years. His roles included Fagin in Oliver, The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz and Daddy Warbucks in Annie.

Since leaving school he has worked as an actor in Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, and on national tours. Previous National Production Company credits include Tommo (Private Peaceful), Macbeth (Macbeth), Oberon/Theseus/Quince (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), James (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged), and Mark Poole Lanyon (Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde).

Other credits with other companies include Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Cowardly Lion (Wizard of Oz), Mr Dussell (Diary of Anne Frank), Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights), Pistol (Henry V), Badger (Wind in the Willows), Lucky Eric (Bouncers), Mr Collins (Pride and Prejudice), Wilfred Owen (Not About Heroes), Clifford Chatterley (Lady Chatterley’s Lover), and Horrible Histories Wicked Warwick (Birmingham Stage Company).

James is now producing, directing and performing in his own productions across the UK with his theatre company.

Tickets are available from the East Riding Theatre, 10 Lord Robert’s Road, Beverley and you can contact the Box Office on 01482 874050 or email: boxoffice@eastridingtheatre.co.uk or visit the website www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk

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New banking service to visit Hornsea

BARCLAYS have taken the bank’s financial expertise on the road, by providing a face to face and accessible service for those living in remote and rural communities including Hornsea.

Barclays colleagues will be bringing the van to the Cinema Street Car Park in Hornsea between 10am to 2.20pm on: September 2nd September 30th October 28th November 25th December 23rd

The van offers financial mentoring, digital education and the chance to complete complex banking services on your doorstep. The service is open to both customers and non-customers.

There’s no cash or counter service, but they will help visitors with their banking and can show you what you can do from your Barclays app.

You can visit barclays.co.uk/van to find out when the van will be nearby and to book an appointment.

Happy birthday Parkside Day Nursery

PARKSIDE Day Nursery owner, Michelle Jarvis, and her long serving dedicated staff Nicola Ralph, Jacqui Hanson and Hayley Chapman are celebrating 22 years of business this month. The nursery located at 3 Cliff Road in Hornsea provides quality care for children 0-10 years of age, Monday to Friday 7.30am –5.30pm all year round.

The nursery is set across three spacious, bright, well equipped rooms and has a recently renovated large secure garden to the rear.

Michelle has worked in childcare for 33 years and has seen many children come, grow and go. In fact some of the

children’s parents used to attend Parkside Nursery as children themselves, now they bring their children.

Michelle added: “Both my two grown up children, Alex and James, attended Parkside and now my grandson Oliver attends here too!”

Parkside offer a wide variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. They often do charity fundraisers which all the children and parents get involved with including World Book Day, Children in Need, Red Nose Day and a Reindeer Run. Recently they did The Bunny Hop for a children’s cancer trust raising an amazing £679.

Parkside is offering free funded places for eligible children ages 2, 3 & 4 year olds, Places available September 2022. All enquiries phone 01964 536368 or e-mail: parksidedaynursery@outlook.com

1. The newest addition to the Parkside children 2. Michelle Jarvis is celebrating 22 years in business at Parkside 3. Jacqui Hanson with some of the nursery attendees 4. Hayley Chapman is one of the long serving staff members 5. Nicola Ralph with some of the children who attend

MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, is encouraging local film enthusiasts to enter the exciting competition ‘Film The House’.

‘Film The House’ is an organisation that was created by the late Mike Weatherley MP to emphasise the importance of the creative industries to Britain in a fun and engaging way. Since its creation it has become one of Parliament’s largest competitions, with last year’s competition receiving entries from more than 140 different constituencies across the country.

The competition is open to UK based student or independent filmmakers with entrants able to choose to put themselves forward in three categories: Best Film Script, Directors UK Best Film Direction and Best Short Film. The entries will then be split into ‘Under 19 Years Old’ and ’19 and Over’. Prizes for the winners will include scriptwriting mentoring, a one hour mentoring meeting with a professional director, certificate of classification by BBFC, a Film the House Award Trophy and a cash prize.

Speaking about this great opportunity, Mr Stuart said: “This competition is a great opportunity for people of all ages to showcase their creativity and I encourage everyone in Beverley and Holderness who is interested in film or writing to enter.”

The deadline to enter this competition is Friday, January 6, 2023. If you would like to find out more about it then please visit: https://filmthehouse.co.uk/competit ion-details

Website: www.floralhall.org.uk - Phone: 01964 532322

Laughing Gull Comedy Club

The next Laughing Gull Comedy Club show takes place on Friday 30th September and tickets at £10 go on sale in Floral Hall Café from Thursday 1st September. Bringing her naturally exuberant personality and story-telling style, we at Laughing Gull rate award-winning Nina Gilligan as being in our top ten stand-ups in the land. Marvellous!

Anthony J. Brown is brilliantly bizarre in his unique and vaguely unsettling way: expect wonderful wit in his deliberate delivery, with surreal tangents and unexpected punchlines.

Tom King is terse and tense, bringing infectious hospital laboratory humour. We suggest you buy your tickets well in advance, as we sell out very quickly.

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

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

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, September 2nd 7pm- midnight £5 on the door

Antiques Fair - Sunday, September 4th For information about hiring tables, please contact the organiser on 07946352793

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.

Craft Fair - Saturday, September 17th For information about hiring tables, please contact the organiser on 07946352793

Cinema @ Floral Hall“Operation Mincemeat” at 3pm/7.30pm on Wednesday, September 28th

Laughing Gull Comedy ClubFriday, September 30th Doors open 7.15. Tickets are sold in advance and are not available on the night.

The Ultimate 70s show Saturday 12th November. Tickets are currently on sale for this live music show featuring hits from the 70s.

Tickets are available at £15 from Floral Hall Cafe- open 9am-4pm each day and are also available from Skiddle priced at £15 a ticket plus a £1.50 booking fee.

Books needed

We are running low on books for our book room. If you have any fiction books or biographies/ autobiographies, we would be delighted to have them.

All funds raised go to Floral Hall.

On Amazon Prime now but it costs £4.99 so no competition there –we’re offering for only £4 and the bar will be open too, a bargain!

Wednesday 28th September 2022

Matinée 3.00pm/Evening performance

7.30pm [Note: Doors open 30 minutes before the film starts]

OPERATION MINCEMEAT

Set in 1943, Operation ‘Mincemeat’ was a successful British deception operation undertaken to disguise the Allied invasion of Sicily. But they faced an almost impossible challenge – to protect the massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and avert a potential massacre.

who died from eating rat poison, was dressed as an officer of the Royal Marines. Given a false identity, with personal items on him identifying him as a fictitious Captain (Acting Major) William Martin and correspondence between two British generals which suggested that the Allies planned to invade Greece and Sardinia, with Sicily as merely the target of a feint.

[The story formed the basis for the 1956 film ‘The Man Who Never Was’].

This latest re-telling, which gained excellent reviews, stars Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Jason Isaacs and Penelope Wilton amongst many other well-know actors.

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG (Thematic elements, some suggestive references and adult language)

Runtime: 2hrs 5mins

Tickets £4, carers go free! Tickets available from the Floral Hall Café. Also pay on the door if there are seats available

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Also coming to Floral Hall this year is a national comedy tour date for BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-stand-up Alfie Moore’s latest one man show ‘Fair Cop Unleashed’. Expect more hilarious tales, with Alfie’s personal recollections of scarcely believable true incidents on the streets of Humberside towns, narrated with his usual passionate yet eloquent gallows humour. Alfie last performed a dynamic set for us at Laughing Gull a few years ago, before he was famous, and got a huge encore, so it’s great he has remembered us!

The body of Glyndwr Michael, a homeless person

At Floral Hall and please leave your feedback. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE FLORAL HALL CAFÉ ALSO PAY ON THE DOOR

The date for the show is Friday 9th December and gives us a special treat in the run up to Christmas. Tickets at £15 each go on sale from Thursday 1st September, and seating is the usual unreserved cabaret style

Tom King Nina Gilligan

Anthony J Brown

'BRICK CITY' EXHIBITION PULLING IN THE CROWDS AT BEVERLEY ART GALLERY

THE ‘Brick City’ Exhibition, created by Warren Elsmore, is proving hugely popular at Beverley Art Gallery.

Families are flocking to the Treasure House on Champney Road to see the celebration of iconic buildings from cities around the world, carefully recreated in LEGO® bricks. Visitors can take their ultimate world tour and discover highlights of cities across five continents, taking in lively celebrations in Rio through to New York, Copenhagen, Romantic Venice, Japan and extravagant Las Vegas.

The exhibition is a chance to enjoy discovering new urban highlights, as well as some more recognisable iconic structures. Visitors can spot surprising common ground between buildings created thousands of years apart, such as the Roman Colosseum and the 2012 London Olympic Park, and take in the awe-inspiring centrepiece, London St Pancras station, measuring two metres by four metres and built from over 180,000 standard bricks. The model of St Pancras alone took 300 man-hours to create.

Councillor Mike Medini, portfolio holder for culture, leisure, libraries and customer services, said: “Visitors are loving this stunning exhibition, and are amazed by the patience needed to create all the models. I encourage everybody who loves LEGO to come along and see it before it closes on Saturday, September 10.

It’s the perfect family trip out this summer.”

Admission is free, and there is no need to book in advance.

Younger visitors can also enjoy the Minifig-a-gram competition in the Treasure House right through until September 10. It’s a chance to hunt round the Treasure House Museum for LEGO Minifigures hiding in the display cases. Each Minifigure holds a letter. Some of the letters are also nestled in the fascinating and cleverly made LEGO Brick models of historic Beverley landmarks on display. Visitors simply collect all the letters to make the two winning words and could bag themselves a fabulous LEGO City set as a prize!

The Trail will be available during normal Treasure House opening times.

For more information about Brick City and associated events and opening times, and opening hours for the Treasure House café, visit the East Riding Museums website, www.eastridingmuseums.co. uk and follow on social media:

@BeverleyArtGallery on Facebook and Instagram

@BevArtGallery on Twitter

BRICK CITY: left to right

: Councillor Mike Medini, portfolio holder for culture, leisure, libraries and customer services, and Nial Adams, museums and archives manager

Hornsea Photography Club By Glenn Malkin

THE MONTHLY meeting of Hornsea Photography Club was held at Hornsea Golf Club on Thursday, August 4. It was a good opportunity to review some of the images which members had taken of Hornsea Carnival a few weekends ago. Connecting Carl’s trusty laptop to the large TV screen enabled us all to take a close look and to discuss some of the great images that members had brought along.

One of the primary objectives was to offer the Carnival Committee a wide selection of images which they could use for the promotion of the Carnival in future years …but, of course, being the photo club, we couldn’t resist a few more artistic and unusual compositions too. There were a good number of pictures of the Saturday parade showing the great costumes people had worked on as well as the floats and other vehicles, but we also showed how large the crowds were, gathered along the route cheering on the convoy! The Inshore Rescue ‘pirate ship’ and the Hornsea Mermaids float seemed to feature heavily, as did the tank in which one of our own members, Gerry, somewhat worryingly seemed to be in charge of the gun turret!

Some of the best images were of visitors to the Carnival, whether it was those riding on the fairground rides, watching the many acts performing or otherwise just enjoying the great weather and atmosphere of the day.

The fairground rides provided a challenge to some of us – trying to get nice sharp images of those on the rides whilst they were whizzing past us on the waltzer or one of the other high-octane rides. Where we were able to do so, using fast shutter speeds perhaps or panning the camera whilst shooting, we managed to capture some great expressions –some of joy, some of sheer terror!

Talking of terror, the amazing stunt

bike riders as well as ‘dangerous Steve’ gave plenty of opportunity for action shots too. Club member Carl even took his life in his hands to get in the middle of the arena to get some great close-up shots. This picture is a composite of 3 images of Dangerous Steve taken using a multi-shot exposure.

Of course, the Carnival always attracts characters and folk out to have lots of fun, often in fancy dress or ‘cosplay’ outfits so there were plenty of images of the town’s colourful personalities. In fact the difficulty this month has been trying to decide exactly which images to include in this article!

Throughout July our Facebook online challenge has been the theme of ‘Cool Cars’. There were some great entries, especially since a number of our members are self-confessed petrolheads! The entries are judged based on the number of likes each image receives and this month the honour is shared by members Chris and Iain. Their images will be the header for our Facebook page over the next month.

For August, the theme is ‘Fun Times’. Well, given the huge number of images we have already seen from the carnival, I don’t think there will be any shortage of contenders for this month’s challenge!

The plan for September’s meeting is to look at hints and tips for simple software processing – quick and straightforward fixes and tips that can

make a big difference to our photos using popular image processing software. Maybe we can find out how Carl stitched his three photos together after the Carnival and try it out for ourselves. Then in October we are focusing on portraits – the club meeting will be a practical review of the considerations when taking portraits, and then later in the month we can put this into practice with our friends from the Steam Punk movement who will be putting themselves and their amazing outfits in front of our lenses. More on that in next month’s feature!

As always, we are happy to welcome new members to the club, irrespective of experience or what kind of camera you have. All you need is an interest in taking better photos and not taking things too seriously! We have members from professionals to beginners in the club but most of all we all chat, help each other and have a bit of fun! Just take a look at our Hornsea Photography Club Facebook page and we hope to see you at a meeting soon!

Our Club Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/H ornseaPhotography ) gives information about our future monthly meetings, member's images and other photorelated discussions. We usually meet on the first Thursday evening of the month at Hornsea Golf Club starting at 7.30pm. Come and join in the discussions and skill sharing.

A summer of fun and firsts for Hornsea Youth Club by Allan Iles

HORNSEA youth club has enjoyed a summer of fun. With the weather being so good our members have enjoyed activities outside including rounders on the beach, fun and games in the park and visiting the puffin trail. Our summer highlight has been taking part in this year’s Hornsea Carnival parade when our float (youth club in wonderland) won the first place rosette. Our members and youth workers were thrilled with winning as work on the float and costumes had started way back in January. We then had the added bonus of our junior member Maisie Motum winning best costume for her door mouse in a teapot! It was a fabulous weekend and we’d like to thank Hornsea Town Council for the loan of the truck and Councillor Kev Nicholson for driving us. A big well done to Hornsea Carnival Committee for a fabulous weekend and allowing us to fundraise with our sweet stall at the youth disco, we raised a total of £60 on the night. Hornsea Youth Club remains free to all and is held on Tuesdays 6-8pm (senior sessions ages 11-18) and Thursdays 6-8pm (junior session ages 7-11).

For more information and how to join or volunteer with us please email Amanda and Allan at hornseayouthclub@gmail.com 1. Puffin Trail madness 2. Youth Club in wonderland preparing to set off! 3. Our fabulous first place float 4.Tea Party aboard the float 5. Best Costume winner Maisie

Silver Moon opens in Hornsea

SHARON and John have recently moved to Hornsea. Having both previously worked in stressful jobs, they felt it was time to follow their hearts and their desire to open a Mind, Body and Spirit shop. They hope this will not only encompass their own spiritual beliefs but also offer a much needed healthy work/life balance. Sharon and John have previously sold their goods through a variety of market stalls on a weekend including the Humber Bridge Farmers Market and Prospect UpMarket. The couple are excited to offer you the goods they sell but also look to offer in the near future a variety of spiritual and well-being courses and holistic therapies. There will be a variety of courses including living in tune with the moon, introduction to crystals, introduction to the Chakras and more. The shop will also offer a room for hire to card readers and local therapists.

The shop Silver Moon is situated at 64 Southgate on Hornsea and will be open Tuesday to Thursday 10am

to 5pm and Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 6pm. In store you will find a wide range of goods including clothing, crystals, incense, books and tarot/oracle cards, figurines, magical herbs, jewellery, oils and oil burners. There is also a variety of greeting cards and CDs as well as dream catchers and altar merchandise.

Sharon and John can be contacted through the Facebook page Silver Moon and also via email Silvermoonshop@outlook.co m. They can also be contacted on 07481 281939.

We Wore Red Feathers By

MEMBERS of the Hornsea Dementia Support Group were treated to another musical feast at their meeting at the Indoor Bowls Club on July 27. The Hornsea Ukulele band encouraged singing and dancing along to many of the great rock and pop favourites of the fifties and sixties. With members creating some more new memories with the sounds of many of the golden oldies. One of the highlights was dancing along to ‘She Wore Red Feathers’

(pictured). The power and the enjoyment of music was again proved by the enthusiasm of the singing and the couple who won the prize for dancing to Rock Around the Clock had a combined age of 175! The next two mainly musical events will be at the Bowls Club on August 31 with the Hornsea ‘Lets Sing’ group and September 28 with a music quiz featuring the Beatles and film music.

The meeting was also attended

Bereavement support group meeting

CAMEO bereavement support group in Hornsea is meeting on Friday, September 2.

The chair of Cameo bereavement support group, Glynis, has been passionate about setting up a support group for bereaved people in the area after the recent loss of her own husband. The informal meeting is for anyone who

David Radford

by a member of East Riding Council’s Carer Support Service Team who provided useful information for members about support available locally. New members are always welcome so why not join us for some fun. For more information about the group and future events please contact Linda on 07903 257976 or 01964 542625

DANCING: Dancing to She Wore Red Feathers

has been bereaved and runs between 1pm and 3pm at Hornsea Methodist Church in the back room with access through the door on Cinema Street. Anyone who would like to attend can expect a warm welcome by people with a shared experience.

Visitors can pop in for 5-10 minutes or stay as long as they would like and enjoy a cup of tea / coffee.

Back together again for a HART AGM

AFTER two years of Covid restrictions it has been possible once again for HART to hold its AGM in person, although numbers were restricted to allow for social distancing. Nevertheless, on Tuesday, July 26 a total of 25 passengers together with HART Trustees, staff, and volunteers plus a couple of ERYC Transport officers, met at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club to celebrate another successful year of community transport in Holderness.

Chair of Trustees, Cllr Jane Evison began by saying how lovely it was to see everyone in person again. She noted how: “Covid has turned everyone's lives upside down and the effects have been much greater on some than others, a fact I am aware of and thoughts go out to those who have suffered. I would like to say that things have gone back to working the way they used to, but we are all adapting to change and recovery for HART transport has been slow. We have seen increases on some of the shopper services but more interest in day trips. We were able to access funding which allowed us to schedule an extensive list of trips across our operational area. We saw bookings for trips by community groups going up from Autumn 2021 onwards.”

She highlighted the importance of volunteer drivers in keeping services operating and thanked them all for their tremendous contribution. She finished by also thanking East Riding of Yorkshire Council Transport Team for all their assistance, the Trustees for their continued

support, and the staff for all their hard work.

Over the 12 months to March 31, 2022, HART provided a total of 25,652 passenger journeys. Volunteer drivers contributed 4,744 hours of their time.

More volunteer minibus drivers are still needed. Could you be one? Anyone who enjoys driving and has a D1 on their licence, with a bit of time on their hands –whether it be one day a week, a month, or just now and again – please do get in touch.

HART staff really value the time that volunteers so generously give, and

volunteers often find that giving their time and any skills they can share along the way is extremely rewarding. Passengers enjoy a bit of banter with the drivers, as for some using the HART bus is the only time they get out of the house.

So if you feel you could help make the lives of the residents in our community a little easier, please give HART a call and arrange a chat to discuss the way forward. The number is 01964 536684.

AGM: The buses outside the AGM venue

By John Rodgers

Another epistle from Hornsea and District u3a

By Chairman, Jane Hardman

Another month has gone by and soon we will be heading toward autumn. However, not yet, for we are in the middle of another heatwave, certainly at the time of writing. It could all be over by the time you are reading this but in the meantime the sun is shining and everywhere in Hornsea looks lovely, busy and buzzing.

I am writing this in Edinburgh, actually. I was born near there and, although it is many years since I lived there it still feels like going home. Talking about Hornsea buzzing, Edinburgh is in full Fringe Festival mode with every venue possible hosting a different show, from one man bands to full-fledged choirs and everything in between. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place on the Castle esplanade each evening and we will be there to hear the swirl of the pipes.

Enough, though! You haven’t started to read this page to hear of my holiday ramblings. Apologies.

Although some of our groups meet throughout the year, we do not hold a monthly meeting in August. We resume these on September 6th in the Floral Hall as usual. We are holding an extra event on Saturday September 24th from 10am to 2pm in the Town Hall on Newbegin. This is for two reasons : to celebrate the u3a movement’s 40th anniversary and to showcase our own u3a. We would like to invite you to join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of celebration cake, or at least a bun decorated in blue and yellow, the colours of the u3a. There will be an exhibition showing the things we get up to in Hornsea- a wide variety of activities to suit everyone. However, if there is nothing you fancy there is always the opportunity to start a group reflecting your own interests. The following hexagon shows the advantages of being part of our organisation. Remember, if you are retired or semi-retired you are able to join for a very modest fee of £15 for a year’s membership- a bargain!

As you can see, on the diagram it does say University of the Third Age, and when it was first started in France forty years ago that is what it was known as, and here too for many years. However, please don’t be put off by that –we re not a university or part of any university and now it’s preferred that we just call ourselves u3a. Look on it as being the University of Life: we have all lived other lives before we retired and we can share our experiences with others. Some of our groups are all about learning, but many are social groups where like-minded people get together for a meal and a chat, or go to the theatre and generally have fun. Our motto is learn, laugh, live. And we do! Come along on September 24th to the Town Hall and find out more over a cuppa and some cake. Go on, You know you want to!

The next monthly meeting is on Tuesday, September 6th at 10am for 10.30am in the Floral Hall. With speaker Annie Holmes who talk is entitled ‘The Life of a Registrar’. Open meeting September 24th at the Town Hall from 10am - 2pm learn about the u3a

Hornsea Biker Event bre

THE ANNUAL Hornsea Biker Event saw around 12,000 attendees pack into Hall Garth Park on Sunday, August 14. The seventh year of the key event in Hornsea’s summer calendar saw wall to wall hot sunshine attracting around 4000 bikes and trikes and seeing the event comfortably beat their 2019 attendance of 10,000 visitors.

Once again there was a ride in for motorbikes and trikes from Hornsea Garden Centre at Sigglesthorne arriving through the crowd lined street in convoy to Hall Garth Park with Hornsea’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Laura Embleton on board the trike at the front of the convoy.

Hornsea Lions once again provided secure storage for helmets and bike gear much needed in the temperatures.

There was a variety of bike related stalls, a craft tent and fairground in the park as well as two live entertainment stages.

A spokesperson for the Hornsea Biker Event said: “We are so happy with the turn out with 4000 bikes and 12,000 people in attendance the atmosphere was amazing. Everyone really enjoyed the day.”

Yorkshire Air Ambulance is the event’s charity this year and the air ambulance landed in the park for people to visit. The Biker Event has raised over £17,000 for charity since it’s inception in 2015 and an announcement is expecting at the end of August of the money raised for the charity this year.

Horticultural show

The fourth Hornsea St Nicholas Horticultural Show takes place on Saturday, September 3. This is also open to the public from 2pm with tea and cake and a chance to view the entries.

Class List:

Vegetables

1. 4 potatoes—white

2. 4 potatoes—coloured

3. 6 pods of broad beans—with stalks

4. 6 runner beans—with stalks 5. 3 carrots—tops cut to 3”/ 7.5cm long 6. 3 beetroot—globe tops cut to 3”/ 7.5cm long 7. 3 onion (grown from set) dressed 8. 3 onion (grown from seed) dressed 9. 6 shallots 10. 3 courgettes 4”- 6”/ 10cm—15cm long 11. 1 cabbage—to be cut 12. 1 cauliflower 13. 2 cucumbers 14. 2 marrows 15. 3 tomatoes—normal variety 16. 6 cherry tomatoes—red or yellow

2 parsnips—tops cut to 3”/ 7.5cm long

1 pumpkin—heaviest

Hornsea Lions update

By Mel Watson

WE HAVE been quite busy over the last few weeks.

The Lions annual disabled fun and sports day proved to be a great success on a very hot sunny day. We took a small party in our minibus from The Beeches at Brandesburton. This included two carers. We provided three separate games for everyone to take part in.

There were stalls from about a dozen other Lions clubs who all provided different games of “skill”. The participants were all provided with lunch and cold drinks throughout the day. Each participant was presented with a medal by the District Governor. The winners of each individual game were also awarded a small trophy. It really was a great day and a good time was had by all that attended.

Once again, the annual Hornsea Biker Event was a great success with thousands of people turning up to see the amazing variety of bikes and trikes. The weather was fantastic - probably a bit too hot! We provided a ‘Cloak Room’ facility where bikers could deposit their helmets and jackets for a nominal fee of £1. It proved to be very popular and we were kept busy all day. Our tombola stall was also very well supported.

We were delighted to be able to finally hold a 200 Club social evening in the Ex Servicemen’s Club on August 17. It was a great evening with a very good turnout. The entertainment was provided by an excellent local musician, Antoine Robinson, who soon had everyone singing along and clapping. We even had a few people on the dance floor. There was a delicious buffet provided by the steward of the club. Jenny and Jean did a sterling job of organising the evening which included a raffle with many prizes. Thanks must also go to Ex Lion Alan Cartwright for running the bingo.

1 vegetable and 1 flower/ bloom

Flowers

Vase of sweet peas—no more than 12 stems

Vase of mixed perennial 23. Vase of one variety of annuals 24. Vase of 3 stems –dahlia

Vase of 3 stems—gladiolus *New* Flower Arranging 25a. An exhibit on the theme 'Summertime Splendour' No larger than 2'6"/ 75cm wide by 2'/60cm deep. Height unrestricted. Can be assembled at home.

Pot Plant

1 house plant in bloom

1 house plant, foliage only

The winning numbers drawn on the night were:

£100 (95) Ian Wood

£40 (194) Mrs B Robbins £30 (146) Mrs Almond £20 (66) Pauline Allon £10 (47) Michael Hills

There are some numbers available should anyone wish to join the club. The cost is £12 a year. This may be paid in two instalments. Application forms are available in the shop.

We have made a number of donations, following requests this month. Atwick Road outdoor Bowling Club received £2000 to help with the costs of providing new toilets. The Promenade Bowls Club received £3500 to cover the cost of erecting a new shed and paving around the area. We also gave a grant of £600 to Emma Peake to help with the costs of passport/travel etc for her trip to Australia with the Scouts

Finally, don’t forget the Beverley Male Voice Choir Concert in the Methodist Church on Friday, September 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available in the shop or on the door. Light refreshments are included.

The family day out to Scarborough on Sunday, September 11 - children of primary school age go free, accompanying adults pay only £2 each. Tickets are still available in the shop.

1-3 SPORTS DAY: The Lions annual disabled fun and sports day 4-5: BIKER EVENT: The Lions cloak room at the Hornsea Biker event

Preserves

1 jar of jam

1 jar of marmalade

1 jar of chutney

Baking 31. Tray bake, cut into four pieces

Victoria Sandwich

Any other cake

*New* Craft Classes 36. A picture in any medium (no larger than A3)

A knitted child’ cardigan 38. Any other knitted item

‘New from old’ any medium 40. 1 metre of bunting, any medium

A Childs' soft toy

A greeting card 43. Any handicraft made of wood, no larger than 0.5m in any dimension 44. Any other handicraft

Children’s Classes by age

Under Five

U1. Decorated wooden spoon

U2. Finger painting, no larger than A4 U3. Collage picture, no larger than A4 U4. Cress gown in an egg cup U5. A person made from vegetables and flowers U6. Animal made from vegetables and

flowers

U7. Tray bake, cut into four pieces*

Five to seven 71. Decorated wooden spoon 72. Animal made from vegetables and flowers 73. Tray bake, cut into four pieces*

Eight to ten 101. Miniature garden on a tray, no larger than A4

102. Decorated wooden spoon

103. Painting or drawing, no larger than A4, any subject

104. Write a prayer for Hornsea

105. Best handwriting ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ 106. Greeting card

107. Clothes peg doll

108. Painting on the theme ‘view from my window’, no larger than A4 109. Tray bake, cut into four pieces*

Eleven to sixteen

161. A picture in any medium, no larger than A3

162. Model or sculpture, any medium, no larger than 50cm in any dimension

163. Any other handicraft

164. Tray bake, cut into four pieces*

*All children’s food classes to be on a plate and covered with cling film or in a clear lidded container

DIARY OF A HORNSEA GIRL

By Rob Andrew (Alexandra’s Grandad)

IT WAS Carnival time again and boy what a brilliant effort was made by the new committee. The subject of this column, Alexandra, enjoyed her first taste of the fairground. With not a little trepidation I gently coaxed her onto the runaway train, half expecting tears and tantrums, but this was not to be. When, as is nearly always the case, she took to it with great delight, waving to Granny and smiling all the way through. Only being distracted for long enough to holler at Mummy and Daddy, so much so that with various other treats, courtesy of the sweet and food stalls, we walked to the now regular summertime fair on the seafront. It seemed like we had gone back in time to when Holdsworth's amusements operated their children's train on the very same spot with yet another train in its place. We climbed aboard again with a look of excitement on her face, even becoming the train driver for the first time.

Mum Debbie has from being a toddler always referred to me as 'MY DAD' very loudly and forcefully, defying her brothers to dispute her reasoning, which was, he's MY DAD but only your dad! Well now it’s looking like history could be repeating itself with Alexandra's favourite word 'Grandad' in a wonderfully high

pitched child's (obviously) voice. Long may it continue. I couldn't be more proud.

Very luckily the arrival of, Alexandra’s sister Gabriella back in April has not upset the apple cart as they say, with the two of them rubbing along just fine. We really can't tell whether it's a tiny bit of jealousy or her desire to amuse, but when baby is in her walker she has now taken it upon herself to jump in the other one despite being almost 3ft tall already. You just couldn't make it up!

ROB'S RAMBLINGS

By Rob Andrew

IS IT the impending doom of the much talked about utility price rises or is there something else altogether that is affecting Hornsea's retail offering? It’s much mentioned by the residents that we have a thriving shopping centre dominated by hairdressers, beauty salons and cafes. Well it did sometimes feel that way, until now the first two appear to be doing really well but we do seem to be having issues with our cafes/eating places, just count them. There are six either up for sale or simply not trading. Let’s hope that our current scorching weather does continue to bring in the influx of visitors we seem to be witnessing during this round of summer holidays. Goodness knows that after all the difficulties they've suffered over the past couple of years, they certainly need a break.

Staying with the topic currently upper most on people’s minds, the forthcoming winter of high fuel costs. When reading a national newspaper over the weekend I noticed an advert for a three week holiday in a 5 star Cypriot hotel. All inclusive for the first two weeks then the final week on bed and breakfast for £629 each. It brings to mind the old saying, whether or not there is any truth in it, that it’s cheaper to go abroad than stay at home. I did a quick calculation and yes it does seem to have a ring of truth, but whether or not we could manage three weeks on the trot is something we've yet to discover. It looks like a national well known holiday ABTA branded company can offer such a seemingly tremendous deal, things may be changing in some ways for the better, and yes I did contact them and yes it was all true. Food for thought for sure!

Having quit smoking 18yrs ago or so then successfully taking Dr Ponaswari's advice to lose a good deal of weight, I now like many other people have regained a substantial part of my weight loss. The most annoying part of all this is a wardrobe full of clothes that no longer fit. If it could be achieved once more, I'd be a really happy man, though trying to regain the motivation to do it is taking some doing this time around. Crisps and chocolate on a night are the main let down, having almost cut out lager in my diet. If only the TV people did a reality show for overweight grey haired van drivers, I feel I'd be in with a shout much to Liz's amusement. I suppose that like a lot of people I'll have to remain in my 20's in mind only!

With these balmy summer nights a lot of us are finding it hard to sleep so for myself I've done something positive about it. By arising, which at times seems to be the middle of the night, carrying out some of the chores planned for that day and for once sticking to what I wanted to restart for a long time, getting out on my bike for a couple of hours quite often with a little girl as a pillion passenger. We've been all over, for at that time in the morning there is hardly any traffic and we have the added benefit of riding along the cliff all the way to Skirlington.

On second thoughts I maybe shouldn't have mentioned this for the fear of an influx of cyclists pedalling along the cliff top, but believe me its exhilarating and a good way to start the day. Don't know what's going to happen when winter comes round once again, all too soon. If any of the readers who aren't fully aware of our area and would like to get on their bikes again for a gentle pootle around give me a call.

THE 85th Seaton and Sigglesthorne Horticultural Show took place on Saturday, August 6 at Seaton Village Hall.

The committee volunteers laid on a selection of refreshments while visitors enjoyed browsing the exhibits and then the raffle was drawn.

The trophies awarded for some of the categories were handed out by East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson who in her opening speech commented: “Isn’t it lovely to be back at Seaton and Sigglesthorne Horticultural Show. I would like to thank all the exhibitors and all the people behind the scenes who have organized this fantastic day for you all to enjoy once again. It has been a great shame you have not been able to do this for the last two years and I know all of the shows in the area feel the same. I think it’s fantastic looking round here today to see all the wonderful things you have all created.”

A new memorial cup for the 85th year of the show was donated by the family of George Nelson in his memory. George exhibited at the show every year both in fruit, vegetable and flower classes as well as in bakery. He won

many trophies over the years and gave advice to other entrants who asked

him questions. George’s daughter, Dorothy presented the trophy to Colin Maughan.

1. PRIZE: Scott Gray winner of the much discussed giant Toblerone on the raffle!

2. NEW TROPHY: Colin Maughan receiving the new George Nelson Memorial Trophy from George’s daughter Dorothy

3- 9. WELL DONE: Some of the trophy winners of the day with trophies presented by East Riding Ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson

10. DISPLAY: Some of the exhibits on display at the show

QUEENS PLATINUM JUBILEE MEDAL AWARDED TO HORNSEA AND WITHERNSEA COASTGUARD RESCUE TEAMS

WITHERNSEA and Hornsea

Fuller OBE, at a gathering at the Captain Williams in Withernsea at the end of July.

The teams were also

joined by Fran Wilkins, Senior Coastal Operations Officer for the area and Coastal Operations Area Commander Matt Atkinson.

Hornsea NCI - safety concerns, fundraising and summer fun!

WE CAN truly say that summer has arrived, and it is great to see so many visitors swimming and playing in the sea, folks enjoying a little sunbathing session and those having a stroll along the coast. It is our busiest time of the year and our watchkeeper teams are extra vigilant observing and looking out for those who may find themselves in trouble and requiring assistance. The numbers of visitors checking tide times on the station screen has been high this year, and this is encouraging. I would also comment that you can view these on our website at www.nci.hornsea.org.uk. We are fortunate in Hornsea to have the RNLI offering lifeguarding support on a part of our beach and we always advise swimmers, especially with children, to use that area.

I have, however, noticed one area of the beach that gives us concern. That is on the south beach slipway, which is in constant use by both commercial and leisure craft being launch and retrieved. I do note there is very clear signage on at the head of the slipway asking the public not to use that small area of beach. However, I observed many family groups there, with children swimming, boarders and kayaks in the sea and other groups of folks sunbathing. Our concern is that it makes it more difficult for those launching boats to drive and manoeuvre around the beach, which is essential. This is especially challenging when the tide is in and those using the beach are concentrated into a smaller area. I have included a picture of one of the notices displayed and ask you all to read it and follow the request. We don’t want an accident anywhere on our lovely beaches.

By Andrew Garvey

The NCI Hornsea celebrated NCI Day on July 24 when the station took the opportunity to raise funds towards the cost of keeping the station operational. We received excellent support from a fundraising choir made up of attendees of Let’s Sing! Hornsea, Hornsea Mermaids, and some of our own NCI volunteers, who entertained passers-by during the day. The fantastic sum of £195.49 was raised and we are grateful for their support. It is worth mentioning that Let’s Sing! Hornsea is a group who sing for the enjoyment they and others get.

I must congratulate the organisers of the Hornsea Biker Event, what a brilliant day it was, with massive crowds and a really brilliant atmosphere. Our team reported it was an absolute pleasure to be there, and I can only agree, it was superb, well done the Hornsea Foundation.

Lifeboat Fun Day in Hornsea

By Ian Worsdale

SUNDAY, August 7 saw lots of people enjoying Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s Lifeboat Funday. People were able to look round the lifeboat station, examine the equipment and enjoy the historic displays in the lifeboat house. Music was provided by the very popular Humberside Police Concert Band and amazing locally based singer Albert who entertained the crowd with everything from ballads, old favourites and more modern music. Among the attractions were a specialist photo booth with computer generated images immediately available, cake stalls, fancy dress, and a raffle to win a trip out on the Lifeboat. There was also the ever popular fun dog show with prizes for the scruffiest hound, dog most like its owner etc.

Chair of the organisation and station manager, Sue HicksonMarsay said, “It was a lovely day with everyone enjoying themselves. It also provided much needed funds to keep the service running and maintain the very high standards necessary when lives are at stake. A big thank you to everybody who attended and the crew and helpers who worked so hard to stage the event.”

Coastguards were presented with their Platinum Jubilee medals by Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Colonel David

DOG SHOW: all sizes of dog in the dog show

MUSIC: everyone enjoying the music from Albert

WINNERS: Happy dog show winners

‘Ted’ on the gate

HARD: Adam working hard dispensing Prosecco

Hornsea Music Society welcomes the return of Harry Kneeshaw

THE FIRST concert of the new season is coming up for Hornsea Music Society. Saturday, September 24 sees the return of Harry Kneeshaw, the popular local violinist. This time he brings with him a fabulous pianist, Kasparos Mikuzis, who will be familiar to regular attenders at the Howden Minster series of concerts. Harry has been leader of the National Children’s Orchestra, won the East Coast Young Musician of the Year, and been soloist with the Hull Philharmonic and in many other recitals in the area. He is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music, and is leader of the Campanella Orchestra, a recently established student-led ensemble.

Lithuanian-born pianist Kasparas Mikužis, at the age of 21, has already performed on stages of Wigmore hall, Purcell Room and Concertgebouw hall. He has performed at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on multiple occasions, and is a laureate of 22 international competitions, including the Grand Prix at the 10th international Balys Dvarionas competition and a double 1st prize at the 28th Roma International Piano Competition, where he achieved 1st prizes in both categories up to 19 and 25 years. At the moment Kasparas is studying at the Royal Academy of Music.

There is still time to talk to Secretary Ruby Seager on 01964 229212 to find out more about a season ticket, which is even better value. Ruby said “We are very aware of the impact of the cost of living crisis, and we will try to keep our ticket prices steady for as long as we can. The season ticket is a real bargain when you compare it with the total cost of travelling to other places nearby where live classical concerts are happening.”

And with the need for fundraising lurking in Ruby’s comment, there is another concert to look forward to.

On Friday 28 October 2022, David Chew (cello), Barrie Wyse (piano), and David Johnson (violin) will be playing in an extra fundraising concert. Chairman Roberta Loades said “This is a concert that has been in the pipeline for a long time now, but Covid messed everything up. I’m really looking forward to hearing from these local Hornsea men, who have played in orchestras all over the world. It is such a coup to have a concert where musicians are flying from Mexico and Germany!”

All the concerts will be 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.

By Sarah Perkins

1. FIRST CONCERT: Harry Kneeshaw will perform at the first concert of the new season

PIANIST:

Calling all singers for Christmas!

By Leonie Creswell, Director of Music at St. Nicholas Church, Hornsea

IT SEEMS very strange to be writing this on a glorious summer's day, but St. Nicholas Church is looking ahead to welcoming singers for Christmas! We have a number of services and events planned in November and December and would like to invite anyone interested who is aged 16 and over to come and audition.

Auditions help us to find the most comfortable place within the choir for you, and reading music is not essential.

They aim to be in individual time slots of no longer than 10 minutes and will be done in a relaxed environment. Please do bring along any piece of your own choice that you would like to sing.

Slots for auditions will be held in St. Nicholas Church on the following daysTuesday, September 6 from 7.30pm

Friday, September 9 from 6.30pm

Rehearsals between now and Christmas will be on a Friday evening from 6.30pm -7.15pm in the church, and will begin on September 16. There is no fee to join the choir and we will provide all your music. After rehearsals there's a chance for a hot drink, and there are lots of friendly pubs nearby too! We anticipate that choral singing within Sunday morning worship will resume again in January.

If you would like to get in touch to either find out more information or register for an audition, please do so either on music@hornseabenefuce.org or call Leonie on 07806778367. There are plenty of other ways to be involved with the church and music if singing is not for you, so please feel free to contact us.

HORNSEA ART SOCIETY SEPTEMBER MEETING

Hornsea HUB Let’s Get Moving sessions

By Kimmy Palmer, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

THE 'Lets Get Moving' session at Hornsea Hub runs on a Tuesday afternoon 1pm – 3pm and has been organised on a trial basis to see if there is a need for such a session in Hornsea. The session is for anyone who may have a long term condition, those who are wanting to ‘Get Moving’ again, meet new people, and for those that want to keep their minds and bodies active.

Weekly activities include gentle exercises, memory challenges, strength and coordination activities

and games like Boccia, Curling and even Archery! The session has been free throughout the trial in August but the session is now running at £2.60 per session from September onwards. This price also includes a group quiz in the second half of the session alongside a tea / coffee in the lounge area. Session numbers are growing slowly but we need to increase numbers attending so we are urging people to try the next session in September (or sooner if you see this article in August and

you have Tuesday afternoon 'free'). In September the decision will be made to cancel the sessions if numbers do not pick up. To attend, simply turn up! For more information please contact East Riding Leisure Hornsea 01482 393980.

HORNSEA Art Society will meet on September 9 at the Catholic Church Hall in Hornsea starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 9.30pm. The meeting entitled

'Fairy dell with owl hunting' is a demonstration in water based oils with John Geekie. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £3.

2.

Kasparos Mikuzis will perform alongside Harry Kneeshaw

Bringing the blues to Cherry Burton

CHERRY Burton Arts is to host a special CD launch event with popular blues band The Alligators at The Village Hall in Cherry Burton near Beverley on Friday, September 16 at 8pm. ‘An Evening with The Alligator’s will start with a unique opening set by the band in acoustic format. They will perform a short intimate warm-up, before they stand up, plug in, and return to their more familiar electric comfort zone for the

rest of the night with their raunchy rock n’ blues that audiences adore.

Their special guest Ben Beattie will be joining them on saxophone during the evening to make this a night to remember.

With their brand new album ‘Straight To Tape’ hot off the press, the band will no doubt include lots of the foot tapping tracks that were recorded live at the legendary Fairview Studio at Willerby. The

Alligators are one of the finest blues bands in the country playing original material and covers with styles borrowed from the Chicago, New Orleans and Texas styles. The trio features the stunning guitar playing of Hornsea’s Tony Underwood backed up with the solid drumming of Mark Sedgwick all held together by the fretless bass playing of Peter Robinson.

They have performed several times before at the Cherry Burton venue- as well as local festivals like Beverley Folk Festival, Burton Agnes Jazz Festival and Moonbeams.

Cherry Burton Arts organiser Martin Peirson added: "It's hard not to like this music - just guitar-based blues played by three musicians on

the same wavelength. It's the style that inspired Eric Clapton, and early Fleetwood Mac and is a major influence on today's music. I’m

Attenders should bring their own drinks. Tickets priced at £12 are available in advance from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/552733 Beverley Tourist Information, Minster Records, Beverley & Costcutter Cherry Burton. For telephone reservations or more information phone 07399 568834 or email martin@peirson.karoo.co.uk

Artist supports Viola trawler campaign with exhibition at Burton Constable Hall

AN ART exhibition featuring the ships from Hull which sailed in the Falklands War Task Force is raising awareness and funds to help bring home the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler from its current resting place in the South Atlantic.

Larry Malkin, an artist based at Welwick in East Yorkshire, is displaying the paintings in the Stables Gallery at Burton Constable Hall. He will also donate 50 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of the works to the Viola Trust.

Included in the exhibition are paintings depicting the Hull ships in action during the conflict. They include the North Sea Ferry MV Norland, the trawlers Northella, Cordella and Junella, and the tug Yorkshireman.

The exhibition also features Larry’s paintings of the Viola in her current location on the beach at Grytviken as well as his interpretation of her launch at Beverley shipyard in 1906 and her journey under tow along the River Hull to work as part of the Hellyer Steam Fishing Company’s North Sea boxer fleet.

Many of the paintings were published in a Hull Task Force calendar produced by the Trust to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, to raise awareness of the

Viola’s history and her role in the conflict and to support their campaign to bring her back to Hull.

Norman Court, the Trust’s project manager, said: “What many people forget is that the Viola was already there – having already seen action in the North Sea during the First World War she was sitting on a beach in Grytviken in 1982 when she was targeted by Argentine scrap metal merchants in one of the acts which triggered the Falklands War.”

Also available are some of Larry’s paintings which featured in the Trust’s Homeward Bound calendar, published in 2020 and showing ships with a strong Hull connection including the Viola, Norland, Arctic Corsair and HMS Bounty, which was

built in Hull as the “Bethia” in 1784.

Larry said: “My paintings of ships and seascapes started with pictures of the paddle steamer ‘Lincoln Castle’ way back in the 1970s when, as a teacher, I was seconded to BBC Radio Humberside to make education programmes.

“The Humber Bridge had not opened, so journeys to the South Bank and the Grimsby studios depended on the paddle steamers and the level and state of the tide. I was delighted in 2019 to work with the Viola Trust on the calendar which came out the following year, and as 2022 approached we felt we should produce a second calendar to recognise the role of the Hull fleet in the Falklands War.

“Paintings from both calendars form a major part of this exhibition and I hope people will find the works interesting and will be inspired to support the campaign to bring back the Viola.”

Norman added: “We are very grateful to Larry once again for his support and his generosity. The global challenges of the last two years have presented us with particular difficulties in terms of costs and logistics but our campaign continues and a key part of that is raising awareness of the Viola and her significance in Hull’s maritime heritage.

“We are working on some exciting new ideas which we hope to announce soon and meanwhile we would urge people to support Larry and Burton Constable Hall by visiting the exhibition.”

The “Adventure on the High Seas” exhibition will run until Sunday 25 September. For details please visit https://www.burtonconstable.c om/

For further information about the paintings including prices please contact Larry Malkin at larrymalkin@hotmail.co.uk

To find out more about the Viola campaign please visit http://www.violatrawler.net/

EXHIBITION: Larry Malkin outside Burton Constable Hall with his painting of the Viola on the beach at Grytviken

Local resident’s CD providing popular

HORNSEA friends for many years Roy Bickerson and Stephen Bucknall have recently created a new CD entitled “Old Photographs”. Roy and Stephen were both former members of the popular local group of the

late 70’s and early 80’s “The Vets”. The duo met up at the studio during their spare time in 2021and created and re-invented old tracks and eventually came up with this new CD with all the songs being about

celebrating life amongst friends and families, passing of time, loss and coping with what life brings. The CD has been selling well and is now available on all social media music sites such as Apple music,

Amazon, Spotify and Deezer. Simply type in RB Old Photographs to access the songs on the album. At the moment they are recording another set of songs for a Christmas release date!

looking forward to hearing the new songs live and loud-it’s a great album they have just come up with”.

New Crab Chase event coming to Bridlington in September

SUNDAY, September 18 will see the first ever Bridlington Crab Chase – a catch and release crab fishing competition, which will take place on Bridlington’s Harbour, Crane Wharf, for children under 16. This new and exciting event has been organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Coastal Services team, with the support of Bridlington Quay Townscape Heritage project.

The competition will highlight the harbour’s shell fishing heritage, whilst at the same time adding a fun element and introducing the youngsters to the wonders of sea life, for what is hoped will become an annual event.

Children, who must be accompanied by an adult, will have the opportunity to come along to one of four heats, to try to catch as many crabs as they can in 45 minutes and be in with the chance of becoming a heat trophy winner, and an overall trophy winner, along with a family ticket to the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ pantomime at Bridlington Spa and a fishing rod with reel, courtesy of Waves Bridlington.

The results and presentation will take place later that day at Bridlington Spa, where all competitors will receive a medal and certificate.

Councillor Mike Medini, portfolio holder for cultural and leisure assets, said : “This event is a great idea, and will allow our young people to appreciate the history and importance of the harbour, and its wealth of nature, as well.”

Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic growth and tourism, said: “Creating new events in Bridlington is vitally important to ensure we encourage visitors into the town

The Crab Chase event is aimed at children and families, who we hope will come have lots of fun catching crabs and also explore the harbour area, to enjoy the nature it supports, and be reminded of the importance of Bridlington to the shellfish trade.”

Andrew Uttley , townscape heritage officer, added: “We are delighted to support this new

Plastic

event, along with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and to provide such an opportunity to children and their families to engage with something the town is so famous for, whilst also allowing them to explore the heritage of the harbour and the wider areas.”

Each heat will consist of 20 competitors, split into two age groups, under 10 and under 16.

Once a competitor makes a catch, they will take their crab to a marshal who will record it on an entry card and place the crab into a central bucket to be released at the end of each session.

Tickets and more details available online at eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.u k and are expected to sell out quickly, following a high response so far.

The cost of the tickets is £6 and for this each competitor will be supplied with a crab net (RRP £4) to use on the day and to keep for future crab fishing adventures.

All competitors must use the supplied net only, but will be able to source and supply their own bait, whatever they feel will give them the best chance of winning!!

The times of fishing are: 45 min slots 9am – 9.45am 30 mins change around 10.15am – 11am 30 mins change around 11.30 -12.15pm 30 mins change around 12.45 – 1.30pm

Presentation 3pm

THE ECO Hub (outside the Marine Hotel) is open during the school summer holidays on Wednesdays between 10am - 2pm in addition to the normal Sunday opening between the same hours. As finances tighten it’s worth remembering that borrowing our litter picking equipment to go off and do a mini beach clean is completely free, and it’s great outdoor exercise!

You can still leave your used and empty blister packs with us to be sent for specialist recycling or, if it is more convenient they can be left at our Plastic Free business partner Quick & Clarke estate agents on the corner of the Market Place.

One of our team has again been holidaying in Norfolk and has sent some more pictures of different approaches to common problems. All three pictures are from Her Majesty’s Sandringham Estate and show a smart recycling bin unit with clear instructions, a wildflower border with information on why it was planted and how it works and, Her Majesty’s preference we are told, for dealing with the problem of dog poo. The ‘stick and flick’ method may work on a country estate where there are larger areas where people don’t walk, but in a town the tried and tested (not by everyone!) method of ‘bag it and bin it’ is much preferred.

Another of our team embarked on a solo ‘Rubbish Paddle’ on a section of the River Hull. Launching from the slipway at Weel, they went about an hour’s distance upriver before having to turn back due to a large barricade of swans! A quantity of rubbish was removed from the water, and even more from the free car park which is always strewn with litter. It was a good afternoon’s work/pleasure.

And finally, one of the team who has an allotment has raised the subject of surplus produce. If you have any from your allotment or even your garden, donations can be made to the Hornsea Pantry. This is located in St Nicholas’ Parish Hall on Wednesday and Friday mornings with an additional hour on Saturday morning 9.30am - 10.30am.

The Plastic Free Hornsea Group is proudly sponsored by Longbeach Leisure Park.

CLiPS

- Community and Litter Picking Services

Work has resumed on our section of the Hornsea Rail Trail after a period of absence due to repeated anti social behaviour bringing the personal safety of volunteers into question. We are grateful to have the continued support of the East Riding of Yorkshire council officers and our wonderful ERYC ward councillors.

CLiPS are delighted to be joined this summer by a student helper. He is a third-year law student from a local family who is keen to help his community and we are honoured that he chose us to work with.

The Hornsea Biker Event provided one of the team with a long days work litter picking with some pre and post event cleaning too. It was a truly fantastic day made possible by the ongoing hard work of a remarkable team of volunteer organisers, some of whom are not spring chickens! Hornsea owes this dedicated team a huge debt of gratitude for making this possible and for promoting all that is best about Hornsea to the rest of the nation. We salute you.

First Seaton soiree

SEATON had a midsummer soiree on the Common on the evening of Saturday, August 13. The evening included live music from band Dog Finger as well as a visit from the ice cream van. Residents also took picnics, drinks and chairs and to enjoy the entertainment paid for by the Seaton Events Group. Talking after the event the event group commented: “What a fantastic turnout for the first Seaton Common Soiree. More than 120 members of the local community came together and made it a great event.” They added: “There was also a high amount of support from the community to make it happen. A massive thank you for all your efforts, time and dedication to helping the night be a huge success!”

It is planned that the event will become an annual fixture for the village. The next two events include a Harvest Supper on October 14 and bonfire night and dance on November 5.

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

1. Close to being indecent (4,3,7)

Crushed rock (7)

Cajoled (8)

Geometrical shape (4)

Rocket launcher (7)

St Matthew (4)

Female warrior (6)

Hatred of foreigners (10)

Plunging -------- (8)

Winter flower (8)

Southern African (10)

Two-piece swimming costume (6)

Helper (4)

More unreliable (inf.) (7)

Gaiter (4)

Saying little (8) 34. Performer (7) 35. Inauspiciously (2,3,5,4)

ClueS Down

1. Old Testament king (14) 2. State capital of Georgia (7) 3. Amphibian (4) 4. Parent (anag.) (6) 5. Recent arrival (8) 6. Frontier crossing (10) 7. Swimming pool (4) 8. Month (8) 11. Let-down (14) 15. Community charge (inf.) (4,3)

Hornsea Museum update

THE MUSEUM has had a busy month with visits from local residents and holidaymakers from Yorkshire and beyond. It is always a pleasure to read the feedback on survey forms and social media. We even received a lovely, hand-delivered thank you card from a little boy called “George, age 7.” Visitors are often surprised by just how much history and delight lies behind our little façade. We are open seven days a week during the season from 10am until 4pm Monday to Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for children or £15 for a family ticket which admits two adults and two children.

Collections News

To coincide with Hornsea Carnival weekend the Collections and Pottery Teams held a sale of Hornsea Pottery (duplicates not required for our collection,) plus 1940s Home Front Memorabilia including reproduction items donated to us for this purpose by The Hull People’s Museum upon their closure. The sale was an immense success enabling the museum to raise over £500. The proceeds of the sale will go towards the running costs of the Museum.

Queen Tribute Band Fundraiser

Coming up on October 22 Queen tribute band, “The Queen Story” will be playing Floral Hall. Described as “… a one-of-a-kind tribute to Queen. Featuring authentic costumes and magnificent musicianship, re-live the magic of Queen through the re-imagining of the sensational live performances that changed music forever!”

Tickets for this seated event are priced at £15 and are only available from Hornsea Museum 11-17 Newbegin and from Floral Hall on the Esplanade. For ticket availability contact the Museum on 01964 533 443. Further details will be announced next month.

Walking Festival

The yearly Walking East Yorkshire Festival, which organises walks around market towns

and tourist attractions in the East Riding, will be returning to Hornsea on Sunday, September 11 from 11am to 2pm. Rob Andrew will be hosting this free tour. The first leg of the three mile route will include the old Railway Station and the Mere. Here walkers will stop for a bite to eat so bring your pack-up or your purse as refreshments can be bought at the Mere Café.

The walk will then continue through Hall Garth Park to St Nicholas Church ending at Hornsea Museum where participants can peruse the six buildings and 19 displays covering Victorian domestic life, the story of Hornsea’s railway (complete with working model) and over 2000 pieces of iconic Hornsea Pottery. For booking and further details contact Beverley Tourist Information Centre on 01482 391672 or email: beverley.tic@eastriding.gov.uk.

Crafts Groups

The museum hosts two regular social crafts groups. Glenn leads the Tuesday afternoon group that meets at 1.00 p.m. Bring along a current project or acquire a new skill. Glenn can offer tuition in knitting, crochet, tatting, lacemaking, macramé and weaving to name a few. On Thursday mornings from 10.00 am crafters work on their own projects and share skills.

Room Hire

The Museum’s Education Room may be hired for meetings and events for only £25 for a half day and £50 for a full day. Please contact the Museum on 01964 533 443 for further information or to make a booking.

Volunteering

If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity in Hornsea please consider the Museum. We are looking to recruit volunteers who are willing to offer a minimum of three hours a week. There are a variety of roles from which to choose.

At Hornsea Museum we rely on our volunteers to remain open and to provide the service we do. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities please email:

16. Entertainment business (inf.) (7) 19. Vehicle used in winter (10) 21. Funny man (8) 23. Native American's blanket (8) 26. Paint applied thickly (7) 27. Pleasure craft (6) 31. Maned beast (4) 32. Male deer (4)

hornseamuseum.info@gmail.com, telephone on 01964 533443 or call in for an application form.

Children’s Crafts Sessions – Volunteers needed

We are also looking for talented crafters to help with future crafts sessions for children including Hallowe’en and Christmas Crafts and the Children’s Summer Craft Mornings that were regrettably cancelled this year due to a lack of volunteers.

MURMURATION: The entrance to the Hornsea Pottery Collection Building with one of the orange birds, like those from the 'Murmuration' sculpture on the Tesco roundabout, displayed on the wall. (Photograph taken by Lesley Bradshaw)

Stuart’s Quiz –

1. How many Commonwealth Nations and territories took part in the recently held Commonwealth Games?

2. The games took place in Birmingham, what is the area dialing code for Birmingham?

3. At which Scottish residence in Scotland does the Queen have her traditional summer break for the whole of August?

4. Which constituency does Conservative Liz Truss represent currently vying to be our next Prime Minister?

5. What is the surname of brothers Liam and Noel who rose to fame with Oasis?

6. In which US city and state did the world athletics championships take place in July?

7. Which is the only city in the English county of Cornwall?

8. Who wrote the novel Little Women?

9. Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Great Britain who sang the UKs entry in this year’s (2022) competition which placed second?

10. Who is the head coach of the England Ladies Football Team – The Lionesses?

Puzzle solutions and quiz answers

Hornsea … you are all amazing! By Hornsea Carnival

Can we all take a minute and thank EVERYONE who gave their time to make this year’s event the great success we hoped it would be.

Until you have done it, you have no idea how much hard work it is,

Knitting Little People

JANICE Hewitt’s garden was one of the gardens on display in this year’s Hornsea Marie Curie open gardens which took place back in June. A feature of Janice’s open garden was also a table which contained Knitted Little People. Janice has always loved knitting and in the past 18 months started to knit these little people which became popular as Christmas presents and are also sold at the Dove House Charity Shop.

FELTING BOWLS

By Stuart Kemp

SHARON and her partner Alan have only recently moved to Hornsea after finding their home on Eastgate. They recently opened their beautiful gardens for the Marie Curie open gardens event having created a potting shed, an orangery with a

Lucky Lotus Bakes

By Stuart Kemp

LUCKY Lotus Bakes is a bakery business created by Hornsea Resident of 24 years Brooke Iveson who always has had a love for baking. It was when her daughter (6) became dairy intolerant Brooke used her skills to create cakes initially for family and friends but soon after for others as they became popular. Brooke can do

so a big thank you to the Carnival team and all the helpers - too many to name here and a special thank you to all the sponsors whose support made it possible. It was a fantastic turnout on all three days, so thank you

Janice, who can knit one in a couple of days, began to show and sell them at the Hornsea Floral Hall table-top sale and all of the money she makes is raised for Marie Curie. Janice has knitted for many years and in the 1970’s was featured in the national Daily Mail paper. As an accomplished knitter she also does work for Sirdar, a wool producing pattern company. She has also knitted blankets for premature babies for Hull and Newcastle hospitals. Janice combines knitting with her garden and knits for charity and social events even knitting a birthday cake in the past. Janice can be contacted via 01964

raised pond, and added a cacti bed and small alpine area. Sharon is also a talented felter, painter and crafter and does demonstrations.

With her felted bowls proving particularly popular she has shown these at craft fairs and has a wide range in stock. These are felted in a washing machine and then stretched over a bowl. Sharon spends her time making, creating, painting and demonstrating in many formats. Look out for her at forthcoming craft fairs or contact her via email on sharonlomax@btinternet.com

vegan / non vegan and her wide range of cakes includes cup-cakes, brownies, fancies, cookies muffins and she is just starting savouries and croissants. Brooke’s cakes are available in Leafy Sea Dragon who have been very supportive of her.

Brooke and her daughter love living in Hornsea after moving from Hull. You can find her cakes on Facebook or Instagram (Lucky Lotus Bakes) or you can email Brooke on LuckyLotusBakes@gmail.com. Get in contact for any cakes or special occasions with the option to also telephone Brooke at Lucky Lotus Bakes on 07867 810785.

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Keep supporting Hornsea Carnival and we will make it bigger and better next year.

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Charity fundraiser receives BEM

ELIZABETH (Liz) Hallett was born and grew up in Beverley. For almost 30 years she was one of the local District nursing Sisters. When she was 7 years of age and a brownie, she had her first taste of fund raising when her dad made her a box to go on the back of her bicycle and she wrote letters asking people to donate paperback books for the Blue Peter RNLI inshore lifeboat appeal. The following year on a holiday to Cornwall, her parents took her to St Agnes where one of the lifeboats was stationed and by chance the lifeboatmen were there and allowed her to go on board. As a seven-year-old she was so proud and convinced that she had bought it single handedly and that moment has stayed with her for the rest of her life.

For 32 years Liz was the Brown Owl of Swinemoor Brownie pack in Beverley and also served as the district commissioner for Norwood area. She also helped with Tickton rainbows and brownies. Liz was a member of the Tickton Sports Association in the 1980s and 90s, which worked hard to raise money and secure funding to build tennis courts and other sporting equipment in the village. She was the President of Tickton Countrywomen for many years and ran village outings which were enjoyed by villagers of all ages. They went to the North Yorkshire moors, Chatsworth, the Peak district. Christmas shopping trips etc. and many villagers still remember the happy times they had.

Liz loves animals and can often be seen around the village with her two greyhounds Polly and Bella and many of the children know her as' the greyhound lady'. Liz is a keen supporter of the Hull greyhound rescue and collects duvets, to be used as bedding for the dogs. In lockdown she and Tilly Taylor-Wilson and with the help of Tilly's family created a fairy garden at Liz's home and it continues to raise money for the dogs. She is also a volunteer scanner with the Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield and Beverley lost and found group. This involves searching for lost animals and scanning found animals so that they can be reunited with their owners. Liz has twice been President and is currently the Treasurer and fund raiser of Soroptimist International of Beverley and District, which is an organisation of women who use their special life skills to advance the status of women and to try and make the world a better place. Liz has been

instrumental in raising almost £50,000 in recent years for charities, all of which benefit the people of Beverley and the East Riding. Money was raised at a variety of events including fashion shows, garage sales, coffee mornings, afternoon teas, boxed suppers, race nights, car boot sales and market stalls etc. The charities supported included Guide dogs for the blind, Beverley, buying syringe drivers and pressure relieving mattresses for the use of terminally ill patients in Beverley and surrounding villages, Dove house hospice, Yorkshire Air ambulance, Yorkshire cancer, Macmillan urology at Castle hill hospital, Dementia east Riding, Marie curie, Sight support Hull and East riding, the Preston road women's Centre, which supports victims of abuse and also buying equipment for the da Vinci machine at Castle hill to enable it to be used for difficult surgery for prostate and bowel cancer. Apart from all this Liz is a constant source of help to people in the village and often steps in to help the elderly and infirm. She helps with the church garden and also at the church garden party. She was also instrumental in securing funding for the social group, for people with learning disabilities which meets at Millers in Beverley.

Following the death of her father 14 years ago, Liz cared for her mum and could often be seen pushing her around the town in her wheelchair. Sadly, she and also Liz's husband Graham both passed away in the last 18 months. Liz also suffered with deteriorating eyesight problems and for long periods has been unable to drive.

When asked for her reaction to the British Empire Medal award, she said: “I can't believe it. Knowing that there are so many good, kind people out there, making their own contributions to the local community, I feel very humbled and proud to be awarded the BEM. It is an absolute honour and I am delighted.' I have met so many wonderful people whilst volunteering, many of whom have become good friends and this award is not just for me, it is for members of Soroptimist International of Beverley, the people of Tickton who have supported me over the years. It is also for my mum and dad, Barbara and Edwin Webster and for my husband Graham who died a year ago and was the driving force behind all the fund raising. They would have been so proud.”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST

Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban comes into force today (See P8)

Wassand Hall garden, grounds, tea room and hall will be open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

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

Hornsea Collective Marketplace at the Hornsea Town Hall 6pm to 9pm

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST

Wassand Hall garden, grounds, tea room and hall will be open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Louise at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

Hornsea Collective Marketplace at the Hornsea Town Hall 10am to 5pm

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST

Wassand Hall garden, grounds, tea room and hall will be open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Hornsea Foundation live music event in Hall Garth Park 11am – 8pm – 3 stages of live music (free entry)

The Brandesburton Petangue Club 24 hour ‘Boule-athon’ (See P3)

Live music act at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club (evening)

MONDAY 29TH AUGUST

Bank holiday Monday

The Brandesburton Petangue Club 24 hour ‘Boule-athon’(See P3)

Wassand Hall garden, grounds, tea room and hall will be open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

TUESDAY 30TH AUGUST

Let’s Get Moving at Hornsea HUB 1pm–3pm: the first hour will include seated activities and then a more social hour with playing games and quizzes (See P25)

Dick Whittington by HATS 7.30pm at Hornsea Floral Hall – tickets £8 (£7 concession) available from George Hampson Electrical on Newbegin in Hornsea WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST

Granville Court care home team in Hornsea recruitment fair drop-in session 11.30am – 2.30pm at the Hollis Room at St Nicholas Parish Hall (see P6)

Hidden Friends Dementia Support Group at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club 12-2pm

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

THURSDAY

1ST SEPTEMBER

Hornsea Photography Club meeting at Hornsea Golf Club looking at hints and tips for simple software processing and the Facebook monthly competition 7.30pm (See page 16)

Laughing Gull Comedy Club at Hornsea Floral Hall tickets go on sale from Floral Hall café for the show on September 30

FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER

New Barclay’s banking service van visiting Hornsea Cinema Street carpark 10am – 2.20pm (See P13)

Cameo bereavement support group meeting 1pm-3pm

Hornsea Methodist Church (Cinema Street entrance)

Hornsea Lions Beverley Male Voice Choir Concert in Hornsea Methodist Church 7.30pm (Tickets are available in the Lions shop or on the door)

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

SATURDAY

Hornsea U3A meeting at Hornsea Floral Hall 10am for 10.30am with speaker Annie Holmes who talk is entitled ‘The Life of a Registrar’ (See P19)

Let’s Get Moving at Hornsea HUB 1pm–3pm: the first hour will include seated activities and then a more social hour with playing games and quizzes (See P25)

St Nicholas Church Christmas choir auditions from 7.30pm (See P25)

WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

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

Twisted Tales at East Riding Theatre (See P13)

FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

St Nicholas Church Christmas choir auditions from 6.30pm (See P25)

Hornsea Art Society meeting at Hornsea Catholic Church Hall 7.30pm-9.30pm (See P25)

SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

Big Green Event at Hornsea United Reformed Church 10am - 4pm (see P14)

Ricky Starr at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

Hornsea Lions family day out to Scarboroughchildren of primary school age go free, accompanying adults £2 each (Tickets from the Hornsea Lions shop).

Mickey G at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

Hornsea WI at Hornsea Methodist Church 7.30pm –visitors welcome

TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Let’s Get Moving at Hornsea HUB 1pm–3pm: the first hour will include seated activities and then a more social hour with playing games and quizzes (See P25)

WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

Hidden Friends Dementia Support Group 2pm - 4pm at Hornsea HUB (See P18)

THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

The Arts Society Holderness welcome Nigel Bates, an orchestral player and the Music Administrator of The Royal Ballet to give an illustrated talk with audio and video clips of his experiences behind the scenes at Covent Garden at 10.30am in the Floral Hall (Visitors welcome suggested donation £7)

SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

Craft Fair at Hornsea Floral Hall 9am – 3pm Free entry Billie Jo Barrass at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Marnie Black at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

TUESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

Let’s Get Moving at Hornsea HUB 1pm–3pm: the first hour will include seated activities and then a more

social hour with playing games and quizzes (See P25)

WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

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

SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

Hornsea U3A drop in event 10am - 2pm at Hornsea Town Hall to celebrate the u3a movement’s 40th anniversary and showcase our own u3a (see page 19) Charity dinner dance for MNDA 7pm – 12 midnight at Hornsea Golf Club (See P14)

First concert of the new season for Hornsea Music Society at Hornsea United Reformed Church at 7.30pm, tickets are £10 each (see page 25)

Jive Express at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

Jade Adams at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

TUESDAY 27TH

SEPTEMBER

Let’s Get Moving at Hornsea HUB 1pm–3pm: the first hour will include seated activities and then a more social hour with playing games and quizzes (See P25)

WEDNESDAY

28TH SEPTEMBER

Hidden Friends Dementia Support Group 2pm-4pm at Hornsea Indoor Bowls Club (See P18)

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

FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

New Barclay’s banking service van visiting Hornsea Cinema Street carpark 10am – 2.20pm (See P13)

Hornsea Cricket Club golf fundraiser – not restricted to cricket club members (See P38)

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

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 last rehearsal of the summer on July 25 starts 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

3RD SEPTEMBER

Hornsea St Nicholas Church horticultural show open to the public from 2pm (See P22)

Hearts at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

Antiques Fair at Hornsea Floral Hall 9am - 3pm, admission £1

Mark Francis at Hornsea Ex Servicemen’s Club

MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

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

TUESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

Alberta Canada – Part 9

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 1)

I did return to Hull. During the next week, in between earning a living and holding my family together, I contacted an enormous number of people, looking at archives at the Hull Daily Mail, Hospital records and others, but every time coming up with a blank. It seemed that I was getting nowhere, I could feel that desperation creeping back again. Noelle wasn't too pleased either. keeping customers away whilst I was running around trying to find a man who had disappeared from the face of the earth nearly sixty years ago. Time and time again she asked, concerned, was I alright? I could see it was bothering her, my lack of interest in work, but what could I say. I had to keep this to myself: she wouldn't have believed me in any case. I spent the next few days looking through the papers, photographs and Snippets that the Woods had given me and found the names and addresses of most of the relatives in Canada then spent some time with the International Operator getting their telephone numbers. I finally sat myself down in front of the phone to make my first long distance call. My first call was to the Ceymour's in Winnipeg. His photograph had moved me so much I needed to know if Ellie and Jack were still alive. Hello," a voice spoke down the line. At first I couldn't say a word, I hadn't rehearsed any lines. I felt a mind tingling nervousness. Sweat ran down my forehead as I stammered. “I was wondering if l could speak with Mrs Ellie Ceymour. Yeah, no problem," said the voice. Then I heard him shout, Ma. there's someone on the phone for you." I shouted down the phone "Hello, are you Jack?" “Yeah, that's right. who's calling?" Please don't bother your mother, I just need to know if you are all okay. I just need to know if your mum's okay. I know this must seem strange not knowing who I am, but I have my reasons. Yeah, we're all fine. Now who the hell are you?" I'm sorry I bothered you," I stammered, then quickly put the phone down. What could I have said? "Oh. I'm a friend of your dead father, he was just wondering how you are?" Bloody ridiculous. The telephone rang, which took my mind away from my concerns. It was a customer from Grimsby who needed me urgently as his main line compressor had failed to start. I had to go and repair it. As I drove there, my inner conversations with the relatives grew worse and worse. I couldn't think of one single sensible word to say to them. I’d already messed one phone call up, but at least I could tell Ceymour his wife and son were okay. I arrived at the works and carried out the repair and decided to have a coffee in the work's canteen and sat contemplating again how I would start my conversation with the relatives. The site engineer with whom I had been dealing came into the canteen and asked if he could sit with me. He was an old fellow in his mid to late sixties. During our conversation he seemed to calm my concerns and for some reason I started to tell him the whole story. He must have thought I was mentally disturbed, but I really had to tell somebody and who better than a stranger? He sat there mesmerised. I really don't think he believed me. Would you have done? But he did try to give me some ideas that could help. He then told me the story of his father who had been a fisherman all his life. He had been recruited during the war by the Royal Navy to search for sea

mines and U-boats. Certainly a very dangerous job, some of the stories he told were terrible; many fishing boats and men were lost due to being torpedoed by German U-boats and aircraft. He went on to tell me how many bodies were found in the sea, how his father had pulled a number of them out himself. I thanked him for listening and made my way back to the van and sat quietly for a moment or so thinking how terrible wars are. And then, just like a flash of light, I remembered what Gennings had said. Fitz had shouted he was getting out of the rear gun position. Did he know there was a hole at the rear of the plane? Of course he must have done, but was it bigger than he would have imagined? Could he have fallen out into the sea just before the plane crashed? If he did, would the fall have killed him? It was a long shot but the only explanationhe must have done. I had to pursue that idea. I was in Grimsby: I’d exhausted everything in Hull. I had to start again somewhere, why not here? I drove into Grimsby town and found the Grimsby Gazette and asked the receptionist if they had archives, which they did. She pointed me in the right direction and I rushed to the department. I asked a young lady at the counter if they had the newspapers dating from 20th to 24th of February 1944. This seemed to be no problem as they were all on a computerised floppy disk. She showed me how to use the computer and left me to it. I sat for nearly three hours scanning all the stories. I hadn't realised how badly bombed Grimsby had been. The docks and town had been all but destroyed by incoming and homeward bound German aircraft that hadn't managed to bomb their intended targets somewhere over the northeast of England. Pictures of men, women and children clambering over the rubble of their once proud homes. Faces blackened with dust. dressed in what seemed like all they could salvage from the ruins. Ironically, in between these pictures and war stories were the glittery advertisements of the well- dressed men and women from a major store in the area. I suppose with all the misery and mayhem that wars bring, those adverts prove life goes on. Then, on page six of newspaper 22nd February, was a story of two fishermen, father and son Jack and Mike Davison who had pulled an unknown airman alive from the North Sea. It explained that they had picked him up eight miles north of Spurn Point but he couldn’t be identified as his tags were missing. He had been taken to Grimsby General Hospital in an unconscious state. The date was right. Could this be the break I was looking for? Every nerve end in my body was telling me so. All I needed was a telephone book. There couldn't be that many Davison’s in the book. I acquired a telephone book and set about writing all the names, addresses and numbers of all I could find, twenty-two in all. I would have made the phone calls straight away but I only had enough money on me to get back over the Humber Toll Bridge. The drive home seemed endless. I kept studying the names on the sheet of paper at every traffic light or junction I was stopped at, just believing and hoping one of these names could help me towards my goal. L eventually arrived home to find Noelle standing at the door with a message from someone else with a compressor problem. This I needed like a hole in the head, so I rang them telling them I'd be there in the morning. A like it or lump it attitude, but I really wasn't interested.

Dog show at Hornsea Floral Hall

HORNSEA Floral Hall held a fundraising dog show on Sunday, August 21.

Furry friends turned out to enter into categories including: prettiest bitch, most handsome dog, most appealing eyes, dog most like its owner (fancy dress optional), scruffiest dog, best furry family (two or more dogs), waggiest tail, golden oldie (7+), dog judge would most like to take home and best six legs!

The show was judged by Peel’s vet Sophie Walton and Peel’s veterinary nurses Katie Marshall and Hannah Walker along with Paula Giles from Centre Barks

The winner of best in show was Turbo who was shown by Clair Williamson and won a best in show portrait by Maggi Eggleton.

Joan Gales from Hornsea Floral Hall said: “Thank you to everyone who took part or helped on the day. It was a huge success and the weather couldn't have been better. Thank you to all the businesses who donated prizes.”

1-3: DOGS: Some of the dogs in show 4: BEST IN SHOW: Winner of Best in Show Turbo who was shown by Clair Williamson pictured with Joan Gales from Hornsea Floral Hall

New legislation to crack down on illegal hare coursing Coasting Along

THE GOVERNMENT have introduced tougher sentencing and provided the police with improved powers to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs

On August 1 new legislation under the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force.

A statement released on the government website states: “These new measures strengthen law enforcement for hare coursing by increasing the maximum penalties for convictions under existing legislation, introducing new criminal offences and new powers for the courts to disqualify convicted offenders from owning or keeping dogs.”

They include:

• Increasing the maximum penalty for trespassing in pursuit of game under the Game Acts (the Game Act 1831 and the Night Poaching Act 1828) to an unlimited fine and introducing the possibility of up to six months’ imprisonment.

• Two new criminal offences: trespass with the intention of using a dog to search for or pursue a hare; and being

equipped to trespass with the intention of using a dog to search for or pursue a hare. Both are punishable on conviction by an unlimited fine and/or up to six months’ imprisonment.

• New powers for the courts to order, on conviction, the reimbursement of costs incurred by the police in kennelling dogs seized in connection with a hare coursing-related offence.

• New powers for the courts to make an order, on conviction, disqualifying an offender from owning or keeping a dog.”

Sergeant Jenna Jones from Humberside Police’s Rural Task Force said: “These new powers will really help deal with those who look to travel to our area to commit the barbaric act known as hare coursing. Providing stricter powers for both the police and the courts will protect even further our precious wildlife and bring those who commit crime in our countryside to justice. We act on information and intelligence provided to us by local communities and would continue to appeal for

anyone who sees anything suspicious or has information about those who commit rural crimes, to call us on our nonemergency number 101. If there is a crime in progress or a risk to life call 999.

“We have dedicated officers patrolling key areas across the Force area to prevent and deter criminals from coming into our area. Landowners are also reminded to take prevention measures such as preventing easy access by vehicles to land by using obstacles, gates and other barriers. This is one of the most effective measures that can be taken to frustrate and deter these criminals.

“The Rural Task Force remain on hand to not only act on information provided but also to advise their colleagues on the new legislation so that all our officers will know how to enact these new powers.”

For more information on how to sign up for Humberside Police Farm Watch or Country Watch schemes, or to find out about crime prevention workshops please email SPOCRuralandWildlifeCrime@h umberside.pnn.police.uk

New range of online mindful art guides unveiled

FOLLOWING the popularity of the online mindful art guides created during recent lockdown periods, five more have been created by the council’s museums team.

The public helped choose which artworks would be the subjects of the new guides, in a social media campaign last year.

Artworks featured are by a range of artists including Fred Elwell and include 'The Wheelwright's Shop', 'Scarborough from the Spa', and 'Menton de la Tete de Chien', as well as the iconic 'Elevenses' and the mysterious 'Dutch Fishmarket.'

Each guide helps the viewer to engage with the artwork in a mindful way, encouraging a calm and reflective state of mind and promoting wellbeing, led by mindfulness practitioner Sally Edward of Kindmind.

At the end of each mindful guide, presenter Helena Cox,

former curator of Beverley Art Gallery, provides some insight into the artwork and the artist.

Museums and Archives Manager Nial Adams said: “These online guides have so far proven popular and also very useful for people in these challenging times. I am very pleased that we are able to launch a further five in the series, and I have no doubt they will help their audience to appreciate the artwork whilst helping their mental health at the same time.”

The new guides can be found on the East Riding Libraries, Museums and Archives YouTube channel in the 'Mindfulness at Beverley Art Gallery' playlist.

Viewers can also follow the link to the mindful art playlist on eastridingmuseums.co.uk/wellbeing

The wellbeing page also features audio mindful art guides for five artworks on permanent display in the art gallery, which can be downloaded to personal devices and used in the gallery during a visit.

By Justin Furapaddle

IT HAS been a momentous few weeks since the last issue of HCN both locally and nationally.

Sport has been a big feature with Women’s Football taking centre stage and quickly followed by the Commonwealth Games.

It is good to see that the main sporting event in terms of spectating and active participation viz football has now encompassed women’s (and girls) football on a level approaching that of men and boys.

It has been refreshing to witness the ‘coming of age’ for women that has been sadly lacking until quite recently. The description of it being a family occasion does have real meaning to it, plus the lack of antagonism to opposing teams and their fans.

There are other things that remain different. For a start where has all the spitting and bad language got to? Why don’t you see women mouthing obscenities for the cameras to ‘home onto’ like in the men’s professional game? Why no ‘squaring up’ to opposition players as though on the verge of committing murder? Why no rolling around on the ground as though being shot by a mystery sniper? How I miss seeing the referee being surrounded by several team members from either side intent on getting him to change his mind.

So, the men’s game has a lot to learn. What has remained for them though and somewhat ironically it must be said, Is the constant spectacle of ‘women’s handbags’ over some perceived slight or questionable tackle.

As a male observer I do though have some misgivings with the women’s professional game. For example, every time that there is a break in play it represents a time for their hair to be rearranged along with shirts and shorts be to be realigned. It is surely only a matter of time before instead of ‘taking water’ during a game they will be allowed to produce a compact so they can add a bit of ‘lippy’ and eye liner!

Also, some of the other excesses of the men’s game are just starting to infiltrate the female one, much to the detriment of the game. For example, during the Euro final I saw just the one time that a baddish tackle on an England player resulted in a ‘man’s response of jumping up as though looking for a fight. It was soon glossed over, but please leave that loutish behaviour to the theatrical men.

As I watched the final, I took comfort from the fact that we had not seen shirts being removed and waved about following the scoring of a goal that we regularly see in the men’s game. I spoke too soon as we witnessed the same spectacle following England’s second goal in the final. I thought I heard a gasp from the male contingent in the crowd as to what might lie beneath the shirt and whether that too might be removed as a reminder of the ‘streakers’ of yesteryear. No such luck some might say. Not me, I am above that kind of emotion but the player must have known the reaction it would get as proved by the images on the front page of every national paper and a lot of coverage (or lack of it, some might say) on the inside pages.

I also wish that the women’s game could somehow create its own language different to the men’s instead of all the same old hackneyed phrases such as ‘It’s a tough place to come’ (speaking of opposition venues) and ‘a game of two halves.’ What?

Now that more schools are including soccer for girls in their sports curriculum a word of warning for any educationalist who might come across this HCN feature. Football can be a very divisive sport. Those good at it are generally popular with schoolmates but those not interested or not-so-good are left on the proverbial side-lines, looking in.

Moving on to help make Hornsea an even more attractive destination for visitors. A ‘name change’ has not produced anything of sufficient glamour but it should be noted that AIR BnB have voted Hornsea as their top resort this year. Great credit must go to those who work tirelessly to promote (and improve) all that is good about the town, but could even more be done? How about making Hornsea an attraction for those who like to divest themselves of all their clothing and get back to nature?’

I was researching some old footage of the town from before my time here dating back to about 1974. There was some debate at that time about encouraging naturalists to visit our sedate town and have a designated beach areas reserved for their activities. The Town Council at the time voted in favour of it. With one councillor even being a naturalist and giving evidence of the freedoms it bestowed!

I think this may have been something of a spoof article and not to be taken seriously although the word ’disgusting’ featured highly in local comment.

It was obvious that those East Coast winds were not conducive to nudism (although did not Fraisthorpe have that distinction as an East Coast nature reserve at one time?)

Well perhaps it is time to re-visit this idea now that the better weather is here, and we are constantly being told of how the Summers are all set to be hotter and longer. Perhaps this is something that could give the town a higher profile and take advantage of all this ‘global warming’ coming our way.

Our Town Council could lead the way by voting for this ‘improvement’ of being the first East Coast resort to go ‘au naturelle’ and even set an example by stripping off near to Huckleberry’s ice cream parlour. Not too cheeky a suggestion, I hope, although it risks frightening the children playing in the water feature.

This could be a real attraction along with Carnival and ‘Biker Weekend.’ I was amazed by how many people in Hull and area who turned up a few years ago to be ‘crowd painted’ in the nude for photographic artist Spencer Tunick. I would have been one of them, but someone paid him more to leave me fully clothed!

At the time of writing the weather is just starting to be more traditional. I have solid reasons for hating nice weather, fresh air and all types of music.

MINDFUL ART: France by Menton

WHAT IS IT?

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition where you get an overwhelming need to move your legs which can be accompanied by one or more unusual sensations. It may happen at any time of the day when you are sat or laid down due to your legs not moving but is more common in the evening or in bed at night.

As it affects you when resting or sleeping, RLS will make it hard for you to relax, interfere with your sleep patterns and generally affect your overall quality of life.

WHO IS AT RISK?

RLS can affect anybody at any age but it tends to get worse as we grow older and more commonly strikes before we hit 40.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Diagnosis is usually quite easy to make as you will have an overwhelming need to move your legs along with:

• Sensations in your legs that only present when you are at rest

• The symptoms will get worse at night when resting or asleep

• Uncontrollable twitching and/or kicking

• Relief when you stretch or move your legs

Although it mainly targets both sides of the body in our feet and/or legs, it can also, in rare cases, affect our arms.

Feelings and sensations that accompany RLS are felt in the body of the tissue rather than on the surface of your skin. Sometimes they will feel mild and other times, very intense. These feelings have been described as:

• Throbbing

• Crawling

• Creeping

• Aching

• Itching

• Pulling

• Electrical pulses

WHAT CAUSES IT?

For many cases of RLS the exact cause is unknown, this is known as Idiopathic or Primary RLS but research has found that specific genes are related to RLS and it can be more common in some families.

• Dopamine - there is also strong evidence to show that RLS is related to the Basal Ganglia (cluster of neurons deep in the brain) which uses a chemical (neurotransmitter) called Dopamine that acts as a messenger between the brain and nervous system and helps to control our muscle movement, coordination and activity. If our nerve cells become damaged the amount of Dopamine is reduced which results in involuntary muscle spasms and movements. Added to this, Dopamine levels fall during the day so by the time evening comes we have a lot less which would justify why our legs are worse at night.

• Underlying health conditions – complications from other health conditions can contribute to RLS, this is known as Secondary RLS. It can develop from:

o An Iron Deficiency Anaemia caused by the low level of Iron in the blood which contributes to a fall in the Dopamine levels triggering RLS. Potential causes of low Iron are from not eating enough foods rich in Iron, blood loss (especially from Menstruation) and the inability to absorb Iron.

o Conditions such as Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Parkinson’s Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia or an underactive Thyroid

o Pregnancy, especially from week 27

• Diet – getting the right diet is critical as it can be a major factor in whether this condition is better or worse. To reiterate, there is no cure for RLS but maintaining a healthy diet can help to lessen the symptoms. Make sure you:

o Eat fresh fruit (especially Bananas) and vegetables making sure you get plenty of the leafy greens

o Include seeds, nuts and legumes

o Include Iron-rich foods including lean meat

o Avoid sugar, fried food and processed foods

• Supplements – it might be worth having a visit to your GP and talk over whether you need:

o Potassium – this is a key nutrient for RLS as it helps your body with nerve and muscle function along with the processing of protein and carbs and also aids to lower your blood pressure decreasing the risk of heart disease or a stroke

o Vitamin D3 and Iron – D3 is found in animal protein, leafy greens and some fish and together with Iron they help improve your red blood cell count as well as other parts of our body’s functionality. The lack of Iron and D3 are closely linked with leg cramps.

• Other contributing factors – as well as making sure we add the right things, we also need to make sure that we cut out the stuff that doesn’t help. Try to avoid any food or fluid (caffeine, alcohol etc) before bedtime (or earlier) that will stimulate the body.

WHAT CAN I DO?

• Try and do some activities that will distract the mind - read, watch tv etc

• Apply hot compress(es) to your leg(s)

• Relaxation classes – Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates

• Walk and stretch

• Book in for a leg massage

If you would like advice on this or any injury, please get in touch and we will be glad to help you out.

Hot dogs…sun, sea and speciality ice-cream

by Karen Whitchurch

I counted seventeen bowls of drinking water this morning. The four-mile walk took us through Hallgarth Park and Elim Gardens, along both promenades, onto the south beach and down to the sea, across Grainger’s field and back onto Newbegin…with never a dry moment. What a dogfriendly town this is.

By the time you read this, the long, hot summer could be over…or not. Our oncetemperate climate is definitely hotting up, but, being British, we refuse to believe it. UK sun isn’t properly hot like in Spain, and a heatwave is okay for a day or two before the grumbling starts. It’s not good enough, we’re not used to it, it’s all down to the Government, the Council, Brexit or God, we should contact the papers, start a petition, sue somebody…

But if we find it hard to adapt, how must it be for our dogs? Imagine walking (let alone running) in extreme heat whilst wearing a fur coat? Being unable to sweat, except through the soles of your feet, and burning those feet on hot pavements? As owners, it’s up to us to look after them, going back to the obvious, commonsense solutions.

DON’T go all Mad Dogs and Englishmen: walk early or late. Heatstroke in dogs comes on quickly, is an acute emergency, and can kill. Lethargy or disorientation, sudden collapse, with shallow breathing and pale or bruised gums are all red flags. If in doubt, get help! The first time I visited

Spain, I couldn’t understand where all the dogs were, until, as the sun went down, they emerged (admittedly close-shaven) but cool, comfortable and ready to party. I still can’t believe how many people bring their dogs along to sit on a hot beach under a blazing sun… imagine the Mediterraneans doing that!

AVOID, unless absolutely necessary (and if it is, carry water and utilise full air-con) taking your dog out in the car. NEVER leave him/her inside, even with the windows open, whilst you ‘pop’ somewhere. Supposing you have an accident/become involved in a drive-through shooting/ are wrongfully accused of shoplifting in Tesco? A car’s interior heats up incredibly fast, and those few minutes, wherever you ‘popped’ to, could prove fatal.

WHY WOULD YOU…take your dog shopping? And then worse, tie him/her up outside in the heat? Leave him at home, he does NOT need retail therapy!

DO let your dog swim/paddle in the sea, a river or a lake, providing it’s safe to do so, by which I mean in the absence of huge waves, algae, sharks, psychotic swans, crocodiles or…oh, I’m getting carried away, Yorkshire’s not that hot. Yet.

YES, invest in a paddling pool! You’ll be refilling it all day (ignore in case of hosepipe ban) you’ll have splashes, water-trails and puddles everywhere, and your house will smell of wet dog for months, but think what fun you’ll have!

TRY a cooling-mat. Many owners swear by them. A dog’s natural instinct is to lie on the coolest available surface (stone-tiled floors are perfect) but these mats are a good substitute. Filled with a special gel, they can be particularly useful when travelling. My dogs also love lying in front of a small electric fan.

WHY NOT give them frozen carrots to chew on, add ice-cubes to the drinking water or treat them to some dog ice-cream?

Lots of cafes sell it: (it’s actually organic frozen yoghurt, very wholesome, so not cheap and takes a bit of thawing) but what the heck, it’s summer.

On behalf of all hot, thirsty dogs, I would like to thank everyone, householders and businesses, who caters for them. And a special shout out to Jackie Stringer, whose freshly-filled washingup bowl (a canine oasis on a dry and yellowing field) was recently christened by a passing owner who chose to wash her dog in it! Keep cool, everyone. The monsoon will surely come.

Autumn dog-training: Beginners/puppies, older, experienced and rescued dogs.

Booking now for the next 10-week session, commencing on Tuesday, 27th September. Places are going fast!

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

Caption: Photo courtesy of George Stoyle

Hornsea District Walking Club - Walks report

Sunday Walks

There have been low turn-outs for some Club walks in recent weeks - perhaps a combination of factors such as journey distance, cost of fuel, holidays, etc. Only five members met at Sutton Bank Visitors Centre on 24th July. They set out on their 9 mile walk along Sutton Brow where Yorkshire vet Alf Wight (aka: author James Herriot) claimed it to be the 'Finest View in England'. There were views across the Vale of York to various landmarks and the hills of the Yorkshire Dales on this warm, but not too hot, day. After admiring the panoramic view they headed down to Gormire Lake via Garbutt Wood. Gormire lake is one of four natural lakes in Yorkshire, the largest is Hornsea Mere, the other two being Malham Tarn and Semer Water. They continued below the escarpment to the pretty village of Boltby which had some beautiful gardens at various properties near the beck. It was decided to make the steep climb back up to the top to rejoin the Cleveland Way before stopping for lunch. After lunch they then walked the last few miles back to the visitor centre via the Cleveland Way arriving there just before the rain came!

Readers might be interested to know that on October 15th Sutton Bank Visitors Centre is celebrating the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Byland with various activities for families to enjoy. In October 1322 the English Army, led by Edward II, faced the invading Scots, under Robert the Bruce, near the village of Old Byland, a few miles east of Sutton Bank. After several skirmishes the main battle is thought to have taken place on Roulston Scar, now the site of the Gliding Club. The Scots broke through the English lines on the ridge, leaving the English army in disarray. The remnants of the English army fled south to York and Edward eventually made his way back to London. Meanwhile the victorious Scots plundered the abbeys and monasteries of northern England as they headed home to Edinburgh.

On Sunday 31st July , just seven intrepid explorers set off to Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District. After meeting at South Cave to arrange car sharing the drive to Castleton took about 1½ hours, where they paid £6 per car parking for the day.

The car park was situated by a lovely stream and had toilets, a good visitors centre, and cafe.

Carron and Jyl led the walk, it being one of their favourite walks, and, according to Jyl, not once did they have to use a map or phone app to check the route!

They set out from the car park in Castleton and walked by the river and past the cement works to the neighbouring village of Hope. There they all went into the Grasshopper cafe for morning coffee and cakes. Then the real walk started with the ascent of Lose Hill where on the 1470ft summit they took their lunch break. Lose Hill sits at the eastern end of the Great Ridge, and faces Win Hill across the valley of the River Noe. The names of these two hills is said to date back to Saxon times. In 650AD there was a battle between the armies of the King of Mercia and the King of Northumbria, facing each other on the two hills. The battle was won by Northumbria, so that hill became known as Win Hill, with the hill of the losing side becoming Lose Hill. Back to the present day, the walkers headed from Lose Hill along the Great Ridge which separates the Hope Valley from Edale. After Hollins Cross it started to drizzle but it cleared as the walkers approached Mam Tor. From the Summit, at 1612ft above sea level, the views were truly amazing - they could see for miles and miles! It was now all downhill back into Castleton by way of Windy Knoll and Wynnats Pass, passing the entrance to Speedwell Cavern. To finish off this wonderful return to Derbyshire they all went to the George Inn for 'liquid refreshment' before heading home.

Back nearer to home on Sunday 7th August and seventeen walkers gathered outside

the Fox and Coney pub in South Cave for this walk led by Joyce Davidson. It was another lovely day for a walk with blue skies and scattered cloud and sunshine. From South Cave they set off climbing up to Mount Airy Farm on the southern flank of Great Wold. There are views back over South Cave towards the River Humber. After this exertion it was time for a coffee stop on Great Wold, just past Mount Airy airfield. From there the walk continued steadily over the top of the Wolds (at 530ft) to meet the Riplingham Road. A quarter mile down this road they came to the turn for Brantingham where they followed the narrow road all the way down into the delightful, wooded, Brantingham Dale, passing the little All Saints Church in its picturesque setting. In Brantingham village they found a lovely spot for lunch overlooking the pond in the sunshine with a light breeze. The return was via Woodale to join the Wolds Way back up to Mount Airy Farm then down into South Cave. With the walk completed after 7½ miles there followed some partaking of light refreshments at the Fox and Coney before heading home.

Evening Walks

The last scheduled evening walk was on Wednesday 27th July, from Driffield led by Julie. Ten walkers met at Eastgate car park for this 4½ mile walk which headed north out of Driffield, crossing the bypass, and passing through Water Forlorns. Within sight of Driffield Wold the route turned back along a 'green lane' into Little Driffield. After taking a break by the pond the walkers continued through the village past the church, then across the bypass again to continue past ponds and streams to Kings Mill. Back in Driffield, some adjourned to the 'Butchers Dog' micro-pub for drinks and pork 'scratchings' before heading home.

Other walks by Club Members

On 6th August David, whose home is 'over the bridge', completed a walk on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, starting from the

large car park at Willingham Woods just east of Market Rasen. His 10 mile route took him via the villages of Legsby, Six Hills, and North Willingham. In Dog Kennel Wood, near the end of his walk, he had a strange encounter with a lady taking her buzzard for a walk! Apparently the bird was moulting, and therefore not flying, so she was giving it some exercise with a walk in the woods.

Arnold and Caroline continue with their walks of about 7 miles, as 9 or 10 mile walks are a bit too much for them these days! Although their walks may not be that long, they do tend to be adventurous, exploring new routes and even non-existent routes 'off-piste' on Access Land. On 31st July the pair ventured from Nawton, 3 miles east of Helmsley, via the delightful village of Wombleton into Kirk Dale. Here is situated the little church, St Gregory's Minster, in the Parish of Kirkdale. The church serves no immediate settlement but its congregation comes from a wide area and its car park and over-spill car park were wellfilled. The church dates from the 11th century on the site of an earlier Saxon church, of which stones - some engravedand a sundial, were used in this construction. The church has been little altered over the past 1000 years. Behind the church, Hodge Beck flows through Kirk Dale - and it was dry! Due to a quirk of geology with a change in the underlying rock to limestone, streams and rivers do have a tendency to disappear under ground (as in The Dales). Hodge Beck does this between the former watermill at Hold Caldron and St Gregory's Minster. Beyond Hold Caldron they took a lunch break by the beck, here flowing with water. They then faced a steep climb out of Kirk Dale to Skiplam Grange from where the duo followed field paths and tracks back down into Nawton, to complete their walk of 7½miles.

Sunday Walks are scheduled each month throughout the year (Short, 6-8 miles;

Medium, 8-10 miles; Long, more than 10 miles).

Sunday 28th Aug: Short Walk (7 miles) from Thornton Abbey, North Lincs (10.30am) walking via East Halton.

Sunday 4th Sept: Short Walk cancelled as several members will be walking in the Cotswolds.

Sunday 11th Sept: Medium Walk (8½ miles) from Seaton, near Pond (10.00am) going via Bewholme and Dunnington.

Sunday 18th Sept: Medium Walk (9 miles) from Oxspring, South Yorks (10.00am) via the Thurgoland Boundary Walk.

Sunday 25th Sept: Medium Walk (9½ miles) from Goathland (10.00am) via Two Howes and North Dale for the NYMR Autumn Steam Gala.

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

1. Sutton Bank walk - at the 'Finest View in England' (taken by Sylvia Caygill)

2. Sutton Bank walkoverlooking Gormire Lake (by Sylvia Caygill)

3. Castleton walk - the Great Ridge (by Jyl Midgley)

4. Castleton walk - on the summit of Mam Tor (by Carron York)

5. South Cave walk - Taking a break on Great Wold (by David Holtby)

6. South Cave walk - All Saints Church in Brantingham Dale (by David Holtby)

7. Driffield evening walk - by the pond in Little Driffield (by Arnold Underwood)

8. Nawton walk - St Gregory's Minster in Kirk Dale (by Arnold Underwood)

by Arnold Underwood with contributions from Sylvia Caygill, Jyl Midgley and David Holtby

On the bankTansterne Fishery

By Ron Bulless

INTEREST rates going up, fuel going up, cost of living crisis, lack of disposable income - this is the world we currently live in. I recently had my grandchildren visit and when looking at days out, I was shocked at the price of theme park tickets and other entertainment options. Compare this to £8 and £7 for a junior to be able to fish for up to 12 hours in a safe environment and no iPhone, tablets or other electrical distractions. My grandson has had no interest in fishing until this latest visit when he said pops can we go fishing? Music to my ears but as he is only seven you think, will he get bored after 30 minutes.

I set the gear up on the bank in peg 4 and set 4 top twos up – two on banded pellet and two normal hooks, for soft pellet and meat. Those that know me know that bowls is my first passion and fishing comes second but for this three week visit this would be turned on its head and we did 6- 7 sessions falling just short of 400lb of fish in total and on each facetime call from Scotland, the first question every call “pops when can I come fishing”. I tell you this because I want to use this edition to talk about the joy of fishing, the mental health benefits and the all-round good feeling from going fishing. It is called fishing not catching and that is for a good reason, you need to figure out what they are feeding on and where in the water in the margins in the deep up in the water or down on the deck. Keeping a steely eye on your float for the bite allows you to blank out everything else from your mind – all your worries and troubles disappear as you take in the scenery and wildlife during your visit to a fishing venue. So let me tell you a few stories about anglers who became friends at the ponds – firstly my namesake Ron –one day I was out on the pond and there was this elderly gentleman on a rod and line not doing so well and not looking in too good health. I stopped to chat with him, and he told me he was going through chemotherapy and after the treatment he would be so unwell for a few days – he would then go fishing until his next treatment and it was his fishing that was getting him through. I asked if I could sit with him and show him margin pole fishing –he told me he was too old in the tooth to learn a new way of fishing, but he would like the company. Ron was happy to come for the day and catch 5 or 6 fish and that is fine and we don’t want to impose on anglers so he carried on an di dropped my two plus one down the edge with a cad pot of feed and bang a bite within 60 seconds - I played and landed the fish without comment - then again dropped in and bang another but bigger carp –after I had 5 or 6 fish in 20-30 minutes I asked if he would like to try this method and he was hooked – on his next visit he turned up with a new margin pole and from catching 5 or 6

fish he was catching 50-60lb. he told me he learnt more in that one session than he had in all his fishing life because nobody had ever given him the time or shown him how to fish. My next story is of a rugby player called Brett who had blown his knee out playing rugby and he was off work and going out of his mind in frustration as he was a large physical specimen who needed to be active. I was on the pond, and he was on rod and line but struggling and we got chatting and I told him I do fishing lessons and he said he did not have a clue but thought fishing might help him in his recovery. I went to the shed, got my gear out and I talked him through the basics of two plus 1 on side puller with cad pot feed over soft pellet. It was like teaching someone a new language but once he got the hang of it and learned how to strike without pulling the fished head off, he was away and bagging the carp out. Brett came back many times during his physio recovery period and he brought other anglers to the pond who had lessons and became good anglers. We have been here for getting close to 20 years and as we all age the end result is that anglers will pass away and go to the fishing ponds in the sky. We have lost quite a few including my own brother, my friends mum and dad and a list too long to mention. However, these anglers are not forgotten, and we will be having a memorial match for my brother (Tom) Mel Holden and Barry Beaumont on the 28th of August draw 8.30 for anyone who wants to enter it is £20 and includes peg fee pools and a sandwich. We will be having a raffle to raise funds for charity as we do several times a year. Tom used to run the pond for me before ill health got the better of him and way back then we had 3 divisions in a Friday league fishing competition and Mel Holden and Barry Beaumont were regulars as well as friends. The banter between these two and the other anglers had everyone laughing with jokes too rude to go into print, but you could feel and sense how happy everyone was when we came together as a group every second week so much so that on the weeks, we did not have a match we had pairs knock up. Mel has been the last to pass only last year and he leaves two daughters Jeanette and Heather who I have visited on many an occasion and I said we would get this event on earlier but trying to sort dates when everyone can attend has proved impossible and so we decided to use Toms memorial and change it to include the anglers he knew and fished with and I believe he would have liked that because he really like Mel and Barry and enjoyed their company. We will look to raise funds for a worthy cause – meet old friends and new but most importantly we will look to have a fun time and enjoy the fishing and each other's company.

Tight lines Ron Bulless.

Hornsea Promenade Bowls Club update

By Peter Barker

HORNSEA Promenade Bowls Club continues to flourish with a membership approaching 80. The good weather over the last few months have allowed our members to enjoy their games on the enviable location next to the Floral Hall on the Promenade. It has also meant that we have had very few cancellations of matches and we have managed to keep to our timetable of events.

July 9 saw us playing in our annual Hilde Cook Trophy event on the green. This is a fun day for our members whereby players aim at a series of targets and score points by getting their woods nearest the centre, like in archery. The ladies trophy winner was Mandy Dahlgren with 64 points. Runner-up was Jacky Stringer on 55 points. Peter Barker won the Men’s trophy with a total of 90 points with Ken Wilson runnerup on 62 points.

We played our annual Centenary Cup game against our neighbours, Hornsea Bowls Club, on July 24. We fielded a team of 15 players in 5 matches of triples and managed to win through with the better aggregate in a tight game to gain our first victory in several years. The game was played at Hornsea’s ground this year and the afternoon was rounded off with a splendid buffet tea in their clubhouse

On the 13th August we had our Rose Bowl competition. This is a pairs competition where pairings are selected by a draw and the winners are decided after 4 rounds of 7 ends on a knock-out basis. We had a great turn-out of 24 players on another very sunny and warm day. The eventual winners were Carl Blagg and John Soulsby who beat Anne Ash and Gordon Clewlow in the final

The league matches are drawing to a close now. We have completed our Humberside EBA Evening League matches and also the Driffield Evening League matches in which we were involved in neither promotion nor relegation, but enjoyed some good games. Driffield Wednesday afternoon matches will finish at the end of the month where our three teams are still very much involved

As we are getting close to the end of our season so our Club Competitions will be coming to an end. Friday, August 19 was the final of our Friday Triples Competition. Our Finals Day on August 27 will see the finals of six other competitions with several good games promised

The green will be closing for the season on Sunday, September 11 where we will have our Ladies v Gents competition. After that we will be

begin our annual maintenance work on the green as we start to prepare for re-opening in April 2023.

1 - Hilde Cook Trophy winners

Mandy Dahlgren and Peter Barker

2 - The successful Centenary Cup winning team

3 - Rose Bowl winners John Soulsby and Carl Blagg

Hornsea Harriers in Hutton Le Hole

THE ANNUAL Hornsea Harriers trip to Hutton Le Hole took place in August, incorporating a lovely stay at the Barn and refreshments at the Crown. The stay was for the Hardmoors event of the Farndale Marathon, a firm favourite of the Harriers as many first dip their trail toes into this sort of challenge by entering. The North York Moors are trail-running paradise, and the Hardmoors team and community give everyone an unforgettable experience, particularly the 26.2 series. When we mention 10k (normally 6. 2 miles) however with the Hardmoors marathon series it was roughly 8 miles, the half marathon should be 13.2 but we clocked up just over 17, and the full marathon was roughly 29 give or take a

couple of wrong turns! This year we were slightly low on numbers due to Liz and Peter Hardy Cork going on their belated Honeymoon, and various others having prior engagements. We also had the pleasure of Anna and Paul Jebson both from Hornsea who decided to take on this event.

With trail running your met with tarmac, gravel, chalk, grass, mud, uneven surfaces, narrow footings, tree roots, fords, streams, bridges, fallen trees, heather, 6 foot high bracken and the breath taking scenery that you would never encounter sat in a car or on a bike, as it is only accessible by foot. These events are made due to the amazing team of Marshalls who not only fill up your bottles but fill you with encouragement and motivation to continue. Roll on 2023!

Hornsea Bowling Club Evening Triples League Cup Champions

WHAT a fantastic year for Hornsea Bowling Club, with plenty of new members and a strong financial footing. This has now carried over to one of the team's winning silverware.

28 teams entered the Driffield Evening Triples League Cup from Beeford to Wetwang and Langtoft to Leven. Including strong teams such as Nafferton , Hutton Cranswick, Burton Agnes, Driffield and Walkington and two from our Hornsea Club. Our clubs made it through the first round only to meet each other in round two and this is where the fun began. The A team were skipped by Jim Whitchurch and Steve Haslam with Ron Bulless captain and the B team were skipped by Alan Bell and Steve Dobbins. It could not have been any closer with the A team of Dave Lee, Ron Bulless, Jim Whitchurch and Pat Plumb, Di Oldroyd, Steve Haslam as the two rinks of three winning by a single shot, an excellent game played in great spirit.

In the next round we would welcome Bridlington Alex to Atwick road and although we often have very close games with this team, we were just far too strong on the night and ran out very convincing winners. On July 19 at 6pm we took to the green at Driffield to play our semi-final – readers may recall the weather on that day and as we stepped on the rink it was 37c. The semi-finalists were Beeford A the strongest qualifier Hutton Cranswick sitting second in division 1 ourselves and Leven. We of course drew Beeford A as our opponent. Captains met in the clubhouse and drew for rinks and who should have the jack – you also decide which rink plays the extra end in the event of a tie. We had the jack, and it would be the rink of PlumbOldroyd-Haslam to play the extra end if required. The rink of Dave Lee with Ron Bulless and Jim Whitchurch as skip were never in trouble and lead throughout their match but the lead they had was offset by the number of shots that Pat Plumb, Di Oldroyd and Steve Haslam were behind. Due to quick play Dave Ron and Jim finished 2-3 ends before Pat

By Ron Bulless

Di and Steve and posted a 21-6 win giving the second rink 15 shots in hand but they were nine down with two to play which meant they could drop five more shots and Hornsea would still win. Spectators on the bank were in for a thrilling finish as on the 17th end Hornsea were four down with Steve Haslam to play the last wood of the end –he needed to bowl in to cut the count down but those that know Steve knew this would not be on his mind. The jack had been moved off-line by a previous delivery so there was no known line to it. Steve set himself and sent the Sheffield shuffler down the track and for one moment it looked like it would just miss but at the last second it picked up the jack as clean as a whistle and with the back three woods also counting they picked up a four plus a shot on the last end to lose the rink by four but win the match by 11 shots.

Thursday the 21st and the final with a temperature of 20c and a little drizzle in the air. Hutton Cranswick had been in control but dropped a five on the last end of their semi-final and Leven Playing Field made the final. Previously to this in a twist of fate the Hornsea Wednesday team played Leven away the day before the final and a rink of Dave Ron and Jim had won only losing three ends on the away team's home ground which was a confidence booster. Leven won the jack and again it would be Pat Di and Steve to play the extra end if required. The game started with a muchimproved performance by Leven and Dave Ron and Jim were not having it so easy 5-2 up after four ends and Pat Di and Steve 5-1 down. Then things started to go the way of Hornsea and after 12 ends Dave Ron and Jim were 13-7 up and Pat Di and Steve were 10-6 up which gave us a cushion of shots to play with but little did we know what a finish was coming. Dave had struggled in the first half of the game but found his line and length and came on strong. Ron was chipping in the odd shot here and there but it would be Jim Whitchurch the skip who

would find a shot on the last end that would prove crucial – 14-12 on the board but four down at the head. Ron called Jim to be up to cut the count down to at least draw the rink. Jim bowled the perfect wood all the way to the Jack for a 15 –12 win. Ron went over to the other rink who again were several ends behind in play telling them they had a three shot cushion. If Pat Di and Steve dropped a three on the last end it would go to extra end – they all bowled well but Steve was three down with two woods to play, he needed something as the opposing skip had another wood and could bowl in for four and game. Steve was just about to bowl when the green sprinklers came on sending a shower of water across his rink – this would have affected most bowlers, but Steve stood off the mat regained his composure and sent in a rattler. Snaking amongst all the woods in the head and when everything came to rest, he was second wood. It all came down to the Leven skip who under such pressure failed to take Steve’s shot out. Cries of don’t bowl you last wood rang out from supporters as the one-shot loss meant Hornsea had won the cup by two shots.

As captain of the side, I want to say how proud I am of the players and the achievement of the club, but I also want to thank every player because it doesn’t matter if you do not have your best game in one match or if you are on a losing rink. In previous rounds you were the difference and you cannot get to the final without winning all the rounds. Dave Pat and Di are all excellent bowlers, and I am proud to bowl in their company, but the two skips of Jim and Steve showed when it mattered, they have the mental strength to get it done. Cup matches are different as there are no points per rink, it is the aggregate total score of both rinks, so every shot has a value.

Finally good luck to our Wednesday Veterans first team who are through to the quarter final of the veterans Cup.

Hornsea Cricket Club update

By Ian Bottom

IT’S BEEN a funny old month on the cricket front for all clubs. What with holidays and other commitments we’ve seen varied strengths at selection meetings giving rise to wildly differing results from one week to the next, the only constant being the excellent weather.

As always, all supporters, new or more established are welcome at the Hollis Recreation Ground for Cricket and refreshments, pop along for a good day out before the season’s over.

Saturday 30th July

Hessle 213 v Hornsea 1st x1 215-5 (10 points)

The day started badly with the hosts unable to find a changing room key. Fielding in the rain and a naked man walking off the street into the clubhouse were other facets of the game we weren’t expecting when we arrived. However on a brighter note, L Picken 31 and J Adams 57 combined with a poor fielding display elevated the hosts to a decent score despite Rich Medforth 3-56 and Taylor Wallace 3-24. The new opening pair of Dan Dales and Paul Clappison 35 saw Hornsea off to a good start in difficult batting conditions before Medforth 30 and Doug Griebenouw with 76* confirmed the points.

Hornsea 2nd x1 (10 points) v Hessle Hessle conceded

Saturday 6th August

Kirkella 179-5 v Hornsea 1st x1 177-8 (0 points) There weren’t many positives to be taken from this game. Only Richard Medforth 44 and Taylor Wallace 53* with a maiden half-century were able to battle successfully against the uneven bounce on offer to bowlers. G Dean 3-50 and A Wills 4-24 being the main wicket takers. Wills also proved a thorn in the second half with 65*, to follow his 100* at Hornsea earlier in the season, as he helped S Mills 33 to secure a home win.

Hornsea 2nd x1 (0 points) v Kirkella Hornsea conceded

Saturday 13th August

Hornsea 1st x1 469-4 (10 points) v Newport 183

The bright spot of the month. Electing to bat, skipper Jon Fisher could not have imagined what was to follow. His own sparkling 113 off 79 balls (19 x 4s & 2 x 6s) was something to write home about but was surpassed by his colleague in a stand of 209. Doug Griebenouw’s stunning 285* off 119 balls (29 x 4s & 18 x 6s) contained a Century of both 4s and of 6s – barely imaginable. Both the team score and Doug’s individual effort were York Premier League North batting records set in a never to be forgotten effort by all lucky enough to witness it. Newport did make a spirited effort by going for runs with J Chapman 53 the main scorer but it was always going to be an anti-climax. Rich Medforth with 3-44 and two wickets apiece for Joe Butterworth & Kieran Gibson confirmed the inevitable win.

Gilberdyke 237-8 v Hornsea 2nd x1 241-8 (10 points) Hornsea highlights – W Ineson 4-38, R Hornby 35, M Brightmore 91*

League record breaker Doug Griebenouw

– 285*

Saturday 20th August

Hull Zingari 125-3 v Hornsea 1st x1 123 (0 points) Away to the league leaders the last thing required was a poor start, but that’s what materialised. Despite a recovery to 71-2 between Paul Clappison 31 and Medforth 28 there followed a slump which provided a total that was never going to be sufficient.

So it proved with L Wilkinson 39, J Alam 49 and R Burnham 31* taking the leaders another step closer to promotion. Best thing about the day from a Hornsea perspective were the teas which had stepped up a few notches from previous visits, credit where it’s due.

Hornsea 2nd x1 332-5 (10 points) v Bransholme & Kingswood 135 Hornsea highlights – R Hornby 111, J Vickerton 87, C Monkman 36, P Vickerton 31* W Ineson 6-42

Thank you to the month’s match sponsors Robinson Contract Services, HN Butterworth & Sons, JDV Fencing and Richard Lowe, butcher.

Juniors

The club’s junior teams progressed massively during 2022 season. It is hoped to push on from here next season with teams at additional age groups. To do this, the club requires a little parental help be it cricket related or not eg. Providing transport. To that end the club is holding a meeting to which we hope parents along with club members will attend to gauge the level of interest.

Date for diary:

Juniors meeting Thursday 8th September at 8.00pm at Hollis Rec.

Golf Fund raiser

Anyone capable of swinging a club, please enter Friday 30th September – it is not restricted to cricket club members. Further details on the poster or by contacting Hornsea Golf Club on 01964 532020.

THREE of Hornsea’s Women’s Walking Football Club will be representing England in an international tournament in Malmo, Sweden in November.

This will feature the home country plus England, Poland, Norway, Netherlands, Lithuania and Denmark.

The three players (pictured) have been selected for England’s over 50’s squad and Lucy Glover, also from the same club, is hoping to travel to Sweden to feature in the over 40’s squad.

These international duty call ups are clear proof that, if you

didn’t have the opportunity to participate in the beautiful game in your youth, it’s not too late to lace up your trainers and get out to Hornsea’s 3G pitch at the Hornsea School & Language College on Eastgate on a Tuesday evening for an hour of fun, friendship and fitness.

For more information please speak to Kaz Moore on 07955 387679.

REPRESENTING ENGLAND: (left to right) Susie Scrowton (GK), Lynne Hill and Kaz Moore

Hornsea Golf Club update

By Wright Golf Services

IN AUGUST we held our annual Autumn Trophy Competition. Attracting competitors locally and from far afield. Always a popular event, with this year being no exception with a full field of 86 teams

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th -

6th - 66 - Andy Jones & Mike Drury - £65 each

scheduled to play on the day. The first group headed out on the course at 8am, and with very little breeze and brightening skies, home pairing of Martin Champs and Paul Sellers took advantage of the best of the conditions reaching halfway point in 8 under par 29, eventually returning an 11-under par score of 61.

LEVEN lawn bowler, Paul Footitt had a day to remember at the Driffield and District Finals Day on August 13. Paul had qualified for four separate finals and with soaring temperatures forecast, it promised to be a long day.

Paul's first final was for the Secretary's Cup, open to the secretaries of all local clubs which Paul won easily with a score of 21-1 in just 9 ends.

Next came the Open Pairs final in which Paul was partnered by Leven's Mike Caygill. This was a longer game but the Leven pair triumphed over the Beverley Town opponents across the hottest part of the day. Next came the Men's Singles Finals where his opponent was one of the Beverley Town pairing from the previous game. It was a tight tussle that saw Paul pull through.

The final game of the day, which also saw open fours, open and ladies singles finals played, was the Open Triples. For this game Paul was joined by Craig Stanfield and Mike Watson who are both enjoying their first season playing for Leven Playing Fields. Once again it was a Beverley Town team facing them, but after a tight start to the game, the Leven boys pulled ahead for a solid win.

7th - 66 - Stephen Wathey & Peter Miller - £55 each

8th - 67 - Paul Back & Philip Pickard - £45 each

9th - 67 - Dave Peasgood & Steve Rose - £35 each

10th - 67 - Joe Earnshaw & Geoff Jordan - £25 each

11th - 68 - Pete Vallance & Gary Jackson - £15

The favourable conditions didn't seem to last long, with a developing easterly breeze adding some teeth to the closing few holes, not that the opening 9 were playing particularly easy with some testing flag positions and the firm conditions following the spell of dry weather. Sitting at the top of the leader board for a couple of hours, their lead was challenged by fellow Hornsea pairing of Jon Bickerdike and Lee Guest, however a late bogey on the 17th hole ultimately kept them one short of the leading total. A three shot gap appeared to the pairings in third place at the end of the day, with countbacks required to separate the remaining prize winners down to 11th place. Much praise was afforded to Gareth and his team for the presentation of the course in what has been testing weather conditions over the past weeks and months. Many thanks to Sue and Rob who once again helped with starting on the first tee, great to have our members volunteering to help. Congratulations to all the winners who have had their prizes credited in the ProShop.

Next year's event has already attracted a high number of repeat entries, so if you are interested in securing a tee time, please speak to us in the shop, or book online.

TANTON CUP COMPETITION 2022 ANNUAL PRESENTATION AND QUIZ EVENING

October 9th

The finals day comes towards the end of a successful season for the Leven Playing Fields Bowls Club. With just 17 members, the club finished top of the Division 3 of the Driffield and District Evening league. They were also runners up in the cup competition open to all teams in the league's overcoming teams in the first and second divisions to get to the final.

With two more games to play they are in the top half of the Vets triples league.

The club has grown over the last couple of years and looks forward to welcoming old and new members for an equally successful year next year.

Tuesday

at Hornsea Indoor Bowling Club, Atwick Road, Hornsea Supper served at 7.30pm, Quiz starts at 8pm. (Teams of 4 required at £20 per team) Followed by cheque presentations to Hornsea First Aid Centre and The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. To finish the evening a performance by Hornsea Ukulele Group. Raffle with top prizes

Contact chairman Stuart Kemp for more details. Book early to get a quiz team. All proceeds to the above charities.

WELL DONE: from left to right: Mike Watson, Craig Stansgield with triples trophy and Paul Footitt with his men's singles trophy.