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Improvements in local healthcare provision Withernsea residents and councillors have welcomed news there will be improvements to healthcare provision in the town. Launched on Monday, September 28 patients in Withernsea and the surrounding area can call their GP on 03333 324242 and will be given the option to press four to redirect them to a triaging service for minor injuries. A local clinician as opposed to a central NHS 111 operator, will then offer advice and support either online or over the phone. The clinician will be able to direct the patient to Withernsea Hospital for same-day treatment, or otherwise direct them to Beverley Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) or Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI), depending on the severity of the injury. Anyone with a HU19 postcode will be offered a free taxi service to the nearest UTC if they have no other means of transport. The introduction of this service follows the replacement of the town’s minor injuries unit (MIU) with an appointment only ‘8-to-8 Centre’. This involved residents having to call NHS 111 to arrange an appointment as opposed to the previous provision of local walk-in treatment. The 8-8 Centre was plagued with issues since its introduction. One of the main issues being that NHS 111 operators were unaware of its existence when referring patients leaving them frustrated and the service being underutilised. MP for Beverley and Holderness Graham Stuart has added his voice to those welcoming a long soughtafter improvement to healthcare provision in Withernsea. The local Member of Parliament has been campaigning for the situation to improve since the closure of the MIU in the town in March 2018, along with local Ward Councillors Lyn Healing, Dave Tucker and Paul Whitehead. Welcoming the news, Mr Stuart said: “I hope this step will make a
significant difference to the people of Withernsea when they’re looking for quick and convenient treatment for their cuts, bumps, burns and sprains. “It was clear from my constituents getting in touch that the 8-to-8 service hasn’t been working from the very outset. That’s why I’ve been continually pressing local health bosses to recognise that their experiment failed and to listen to the community’s concerns. “You can’t have a service that puts people through the rigmarole of answering question after question only to be told the same thing every time: get yourself to Beverley, Hull
or Bridlington to be seen there. It’s all very well and good for people with cars, but many in Withernsea need treatment on their doorstep. “Although you could get a taxi service before, it wasn’t made clear enough by NHS 111 operators who didn’t know anything about services in the area. “To give the CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) credit, they have been much more active in listening to local concerns since Emma Latimer came on board last November, while Holderness Health and local Ward Councillors Healing, Tucker and Whitehead have also championed improvements.”
People whose condition turns out to be more complex than originally thought will receive immediate treatment in Withernsea before being sent to the nearest Urgent Treatment Centre or, if necessary, HRI for the rest of their care. Patients with chronic wounds requiring dressing should continue to contact their healthcare professional on 01482 247111 for an appropriate treatment room appointment at Withernsea Hospital.
Mr Stuart chaired a meeting with the CCG, Cllr Lyn Healing, Holderness Health and the City Health Care Partnership on Friday, October 2 about healthcare provision in the town see page 12 for the outcome.
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IF I HAD a pound for every time I heard or said: “it’s been a strange year” I’m pretty sure the world’s poverty problems would be solved. Unfortunately, I’m not swimming in those pound coins, and even more unfortunately more individuals within our community have had to turn to food banks because of financial hardship. Shores has passionately served this community since 2005, and when lockdown occurred we stepped up to the plate, rallied together a team of
amazing volunteers and set to delivering food parcels, meals, prescriptions, shopping, and most importantly being that reassurance for so many who were alone. Since March we’ve supported over 600 individuals, providing what equates to over 12,000 meals. Sadly, we know that this will escalate over forthcoming months especially with furlough ending. With this in mind and knowing that grant and funding opportunities will be limited, we decided to evolve the idea
of a social supermarket. A social supermarket that is based around the needs of our community. A social supermarket that is open to all residents of South East Holderness. A social supermarket that financially sustains the foodbank costs. A social supermarket that supports the community to prepare for future emergencies by dedicating 5% of its excesses into an ‘Emergency Response Fund’. A social supermarket that stops the heart-breaking choice made by so
promotes dignity and affordability to those experiencing food and financial insecurity. It takes surplus produce often destined to landfill and makes it available at highly discounted rates Within nine weeks of the idea being placed on the table, we opened the Shores Community Pantry, at 209 Queen Street, Withernsea. A team of staff and volunteers worked tirelessly over two weeks to set up the operation, and
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PLANNING SUBMITTED FOR EASINGTON METHODIST CHAPEL A PLANNING application has been submitted for change of use from a Methodist Chapel to a single dwelling for Easington Methodist Chapel on Seaside Road. The application’s supporting statement says the property was used from construction in 1850 as a Methodist. Chapel for the Easington community. Alterations have
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Withernsea firework display cancelled THE WITHERNSEA Residents Community Group (WRCG) has confirmed Withernsea’s fireworks display will not go ahead this year. Jason Lee, Vice Chairman of WRCG, said: “After long thoughts, the committee has decided to cancel this year’s event due to the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic. This year's event was going to be bigger and better. We booked the same singer and DJ as last year. We had also booked the band, The Fat Spaniels from Hull, a regular band at Withstock. “When we have the fireworks display it is really difficult to ask people not to stand in the safety zone. So we would be unable to conform
Pic 2: READY: The shelves are stacked, and the Shores Community Pantry is now open on Queen Street
taken place in that time. However more recently as one of 14 churches in the South Holderness Methodist Circuit with only a monthly Sunday service held and decreasing attendance numbers this led to the Chapel being declared surplus to Methodist Church requirements. The last service held at the Chapel
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Work is underway on Withernsea Primary School’s new building THE CONSTRUCTION of a new two-storey building at Withernsea Primary School is now underway. The new building will provide 11 new classrooms, a hall, studio, kitchen with servery, offices and staff facilities. The works started with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the occasion with representatives from Henry Boot Construction, Withernsea Primary School and the Department for Education. The school’s original Victorian schoolhouse which is a heritage asset will be retained for further educational use. The south building will be demolished as part of the development. The existing playgrounds will be retained and enhanced, and the existing car park will also be extended. The project is the second scheme Henry Boot Construction have undertaken as part of the Department for Education’s Priority School Building Programme. Tony Shaw, Operations Director at Henry Boot Construction said: “This project is hugely significant for Withernsea Primary School and its surrounding
catchment areas and is one we’re extremely proud to be delivering. We have worked closely with the Department of Education during the planning process in order to create a new, sustainable, modern environment which will become a vital part of thousands of pupils’ education.” Angela Harper, Headteacher, Withernsea Primary School commented: “Construction starting on the new building here at Withernsea is a landmark moment in our recent history. It's taken a good deal of planning and time to get to this point and we can't wait for the new building to be completed. I look forward to welcoming the youngest school age children from Withernsea into brand new, purpose-
built facilities which they deserve.” Withernsea Primary is part of the Hull Collaborative Academy Trust (HCAT) Estelle Macdonald OBE, CEO of HCAT said: “It is fantastic that the children of Withernsea will be able to learn in a brand new, highquality educational environment and we look forward to the day we can welcome the first pupils in next year.” WORK HAS STARTED: The ground-breaking ceremony at Withernsea Primary School with Tony Shaw, Operations Director at Henry Boot Construction, pupils from Withernsea Primary School, Headteacher Angela Harper and Paul Legard from The Department for Education
People need people Active Withernsea are inviting residents to join them this November in a series of conversations which will help shape the future health and happiness of the town. How we all experience life in Withernsea is at the
centre of the thinking and feeling in these sessions. They are your stories, experiences, lives, and all go towards building more of the community you want to see. The event is open to anyone from Withernsea and
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HOMES APPROVED ON FORMER PATRINGTON ALLOTMENTS A PLANNING application to build three dwellings on the former Patrington allotments has been approved. The plans include associated access, landscaping and parking for nine cars. Patrington Parish Council supported the plans in their most recent consultation on them. The site of brownfield land lies within the centre of the village. It had previously been used commercially as private allotments. There were originally 18 plots however when allotment take up dropped to six the upkeep costs meant that the site was no longer viable. The site has since become overgrown and derelict. An outline planning application was refused for five dwellings on the site, adjacent to St Patrick’s Church on High Street, in 2016. An application for four dwellings on the site was then submitted with a consultation process for the development. As part of this process one and a half storey homes were discussed as opposed to two storey and the
number reduced to three. With the development being close to the church there was concern about views being compromised and impact on the conservation area. The partly flat green roof and partly monopitch, single storey dwellings are designed to reduce the visual impact. The amended design, although more contemporary, provides a solution to ensuring that views to the church remain largely open. The Conservation Officer had no conservation objections to the proposal. The officer commented: “The drawings illustrate that the development will not be visible within the setting of the neighbouring grade I listed St Patrick's Church.” A proposed meadow land of 725m square to the west of the church will compensate for the loss of open space. This public accessible open grassland meadow will provide the community with a tranquil and reflective space. It will also allow the church breathing space on its western side. This area also allows for the existing
trees to be protected as well as the brick wall boundary of the church. The development is required to be carried out in accordance with the implementation of the archaeological works on the site. This is in accordance with the details within the ‘Specification for a programme of archaeological observation, investigation and recording’ prepared by the Humber Historic Environment Record. The objective is to provide a reasonable opportunity to record the history of the site which site lies within an area of archaeological interest. The site is at the centre of medieval Patrington. The adjacent St Patrick’s Church has 14th century origins. The Humber Historic Environment Record states: “It is therefore likely that any groundworks in this area would encounter previously unknown heritage assets dating to the medieval and post medieval periods, whilst there is also possibility of encountering evidence of earlier periods.”
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TEN YEARS after The Pumpkin Patch in Bewholme began, they are promising an even better display of pumpkins as well as pick your own opportunities. It started in 2010 with a quarter of an acre of land hand-planted with one thousand pumpkin plants that were then sold from the farm gate. After seeing how well-received they were numbers increased year on year. Now 10 years later there are over five acres of pumpkins with over thirty varieties. The family ran business is not short of help though with four generations of the Butler family aged two to 88 getting stuck in to help with the growing and harvesting of each crop. The large display of pumpkins and squashes will be open at the farm from 9am until 6pm until Halloween. These are suitable for both cooking and carving. The pick your own pumpkin events which allow visitors to pick pumpkins directly from the field start on October 3. Choose your own pumpkin straight from the field. You can also visit the spooky barn and pose in front of the pumpkin mountain for pumpkintastic autumn photos! Although the pick your own field for 2020 is on an unnamed road if you copy the code 53.920316, 0.286674 into Google Maps it will take you to the field. There is also signage in the surrounding area directing visitors to both the farm and the field. Entry is free you only pay for what you pick with prices starting from just £1. If you are picking your own, wellies are recommended as well as some clean footwear for afterwards as wet weather can make The Pumpkin Patch quite muddy. You might want to bring along
some gloves too as some varieties of pumpkin plants can be prickly! The pumpkins are already cut ready for you to pick so there is no need for you to bring any cutting implements onto the pumpkin patch. They are also taking bookings for pumpkin carving sessions at the farm available every weekday throughout half term, October 26October 30. This is £6 per person to include a pumpkin and a carving kit which you can keep and take home. A maximum bubble of six people and sessions run 10am – 11.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm. There is parking available at both the farm display and at the field during pick your own events. The Pumpkin Patch are also contributing to the work of charity ‘Bundles of Joy’. Each referral that the charity undertake in October will also receive a pumpkin for the children to enjoy. Bundles of Joy is a baby, children and family charity supporting those in
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Withernsea pumpkin trail 2020 CREATORS of the Withernsea Scarecrow Trail have decided to create a pumpkin trail for Halloween. Inspired by ideas on social media Kelly Hopewell and Gary Towell have set up a group on Facebook called Withernsea Pumpkin Trail 2020. They explained: “Just for fun we are asking everyone of Withernsea to take on board the rainbow idea but instead, decorate your houses with pumpkins and
other Halloween decorations on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1.” A virtual trail map will be made available to download and print nearer the time. The idea is for parents to take their children out on the pumpkin trail and for every pumpkin found you place a treat in your child's bag. This allows the child to get the treats but no knocking on doors and avoiding any contact from others. Kelly and Gary describe
themselves as: “just a family, a couple and two children, trying to put on events and bring happiness to our town”. They therefore do not accept any losses or damages. If you would like to enter your home or business on the Withernsea Pumpkin Trail you can join the Facebook group ‘Withernsea Pumpkin trail 2020’ or email: withscarecrowtrail@gmail.co m and register your location before Saturday, October 24.
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WITHERNSEA’S REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PLANS By Darren England, Poppy Appeal Organiser for Withernsea
The below is what has been planned for Withernsea’s Remembrance Day parade on Sunday, November 8. Normally there is a church service but due to restrictions in place at present this will not be possible. A short service will be held at the new war memorial by Sister Creed from Withernsea Methodist Church at the start of the static parade. Please note this may be cancelled or changed at any stage due to Covid / Government restrictions but we will let people know in the local papers and on social media. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing. ORDER OF SERVICE 10.30am Assemble at the New War Memorial, Withernsea 10.40am Sister Creed, Withernsea
October 2020 Methodist Church welcomes organisations and members of the public. Opening prayers and short service 10.59am Last Post played by Mr C Walling Two minutes silence Reveille played by Mr C Walling 11.04am Mr D England, Withernsea Royal British Legion: “They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them” Response: “We will remember them” 11.05am Laying of the wreaths in company with the bagpipes by Mr C Barker • Lord Lieutenant of East Yorkshire • Withernsea Town Council • The Royal British Legion,
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Withernsea branch • The Methodist Church of Withernsea • Humberside Police • Humberside FRS • Yorkshire Ambulance Service • West Yorkshire Regiment • Withernsea Army Cadets • Withernsea District Lions • Meridian Centre Trustees • RAOB Withernsea Lodge • Royal National Lifeboat Institute • HM Coastguard • Withernsea Wartime Experience • Women’s Institute • Withernsea Scouts & Cubs • Any other organisations • Any private persons Sister Creed - closing prayers Mr D England - Express thanks and dismiss parade
Memorandum of Understanding between the RNLI and HM Coastguard A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the RNLI and HM Coastguard laying out each organisation’s responsibilities for search and rescue operations in the UK. John Payne, Director of Lifesaving Operations for the RNLI, and Claire Hughes, Director of HM Coastguard, met at Dover Lifeboat Station to sign the MOU on October 1. HM Coastguard and the RNLI have worked together throughout both their histories towards a common purpose of saving lives. This Memorandum of Understanding formalises that process in a way that can demonstrate their commitment to joint working and building on what is a very positive relationship.
HM Coastguard has responsibility for tasking and coordination of operations and the RNLI provide substantial resources towards saving lives at sea with lifeboats and crew. Regular communication and joint training are key to the successful relationship and with the signing of this MOU, it is hoped that that relationship will be strengthened further and together the organisations can work to reduce loss of life around the coast of the UK and designated inland waters. Director of HM Coastguard Claire Hughes said: “HM Coastguard coordinates civil maritime and aeronautical search and rescue in the UK but we cannot do this alone. The close working
relationship we have with the RNLI is very special and the signing of this MOU exhibits our continued collaboration and dedication to preventing loss of life at sea and along the coast.” John Payne, Director of Lifesaving Operations for the RNLI said: “The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea and our close cooperation with our tasking agency in the UK, HM Coastguard, helps to make this possible. Our volunteer lifeboat crews and staff work side-by-side on search and rescue operations with HM Coastguard teams up and down the UK’s coastline and we are pleased SIGNED: John Payne, Director of Lifesaving to officially recognise this relationship with a Operations for the RNLI, and Claire Hughes, Memorandum of Understanding between us.” Director of HM Coastguard
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Withernsea filling station support the town’s pier plans WITHERNSEA’S Jet Petrol Filling Station are running a competition with 10p from each entry donated to the Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association. The free prize draw will also see one entrant a month winning £40 of free fuel from the filling station. To enter visit www.withernseapetrolstation.com and enter your details. A spokesperson for Dean Dugdale Ltd who own the filling station said: “We wanted to support the Withernsea Pier as they believe that it’s a nonpartisan project that will benefit not only the entire town of Withernsea but also the general area. We believe that it will create a feel-good factor and will be a catalyst for the continuing resurrection of Withernsea’s mojo. Also piers are cool!”
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Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association (WPPA) By Chairman Kevin Watson For the first edition we have provided a brief outline of where we are, and what we are doing in order to bring back a major seafront attraction to the town. We’ve been going for four years now (formed in 2016), and are very nearly at the point of building the first stage of a new Withernsea Pier. This will replace the original one built by Anthony Bannister. Work started on the original pier in 1875 with Thomas Cargill as the engineer. Work was completed by August 1877 and it opened to the public in the summer of 1878. Sadly, out of control sea vessels, such as the Saffron and Jebez (1880), Genesta (1890), and Henry Parr (1893) reduced the Pier after collisions, and by 1905 all remnants were finally removed. This left the iconic Pier Towers, once the ‘penny’ entry to the Pier, standing proud, but with little or no purpose. In 2016, the WPPA was formed, with the intention of rebuilding, in stages, a Pier from the same location. This would be a focal point for the community, and for groups to use for events. Plans were drawn up, licences and planning permission obtained, fundraising undertaken in earnest, with events staged (including the unforgettable Ruby Reds “Save Our Pier” Tour), local businesses involved, donations received, a 1200 mile bike ride to Norway!, and grants applied for. Membership of the Association is only £10. We also have brass plaques which can be purchased, with inscriptions in memory of loved ones which will be mounted initially on the Pier Towers for display, and then on the handrails of the completed viewing platform. We have already raised and spent £30,000 on the necessary reports, licences and fees. At the current time, with a tendered build price of circa £250,000, we need to raise an extra £55,000 in order to construct stage one, the viewing platform. This will enable people of all ages and abilities to pass through the Pier Towers, and venture out above the beach, and above the water at high tide. This will allow everyone to enjoy the sea views from a perspective denied for well over one hundred years! Once the target funding is achieved, it is anticipated that the works will be completed within six months of starting, with the support legs and
framework carrying a decked area of approx. 230 sq. metres (over 2400 square feet). This will give space for walking, users of mobility aids, benches, and seaside stalls. We have leased the Pier Towers from the East Riding Council. Despite having our planned Easter 2020 opening celebration deferred due to the Covid situation, these were successfully opened to the public for the Summer period. There were market stalls in one tower and outside, and many displays in the North Tower as well as Pier associated items to purchase. This proved to be an attraction to visitors and locals alike, who had never seen the inside the towers! We plan to have the towers open every weekend, till the end of this year, and all through next year. However, we are not just about a Pier, we are keen to make the whole of the Promenade an area to explore and enjoy, providing attractions and trails to see and follow. Some of the other projects we have been involved with include the fossil trail markers along the Promenade, the ‘beach huts’ on the North Promenade, the re-siting of the old Withernsea Fishing boat which used to be in front of the Council Offices, and the Withernsea photographs on the hoardings around the site of the old Sun Lounge, opposite the Fishing Compound. We also have two (replica) Victorian Bathing Machines, one of which was featured in an article in the Daily Mirror. We carry on, aiming to raise the funds to bring the first stage, the viewing platform, into reality. Attracting visitors to the town will benefit the community, the local businesses, and the surrounding areas, complementing all the other attractions in the Holderness area and along the East Yorkshire coast. Pic 1: PIER TOWERS: Withernsea Pier Towers have been open to residents and visitors Pic 2: STAGE 1: An image of how the viewing platform will look Pic 3: PLATFORM: The stage 1 goal will allow a viewing platform to be built from Pier Towers Pic 4: STALLS: The platform will include enough space for pedestrians, mobility scooters and market stalls
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Warning following recent farming GPS thefts in Holderness POLICE are warning farmers in Holderness and across the East Riding to be vigilant following a spate of thefts from farms recently. Several farm vehicles have been targeted and their GPS systems have been stolen. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We are appealing for information for thefts that had occurred in the Ottringham, Halsham and Coniston areas overnight Friday 25 to Saturday 26 September.” Intruders entered a compound in an agricultural service business on Withernsea Road, Halsham and stole six GPS systems from tractors. The Investigation number for anyone with any information is 16/100440/20. PCSO Darren Bainton issued an update on his Twitter feed to say one of the GPS trackers had possibly been located in a hedgerow near Rimswell Water Tower adding: “Now with CSI for forensic testing.” A tractor and a sprayer parked securely in a farmyard on Swine Lane, Coniston also had their GPS tracker systems stolen. The Investigation number for the Coniston theft is 16/100436/20.
On Station Road in Ottringham intruders entered an agricultural service business compound and removed the GPS systems from two tractor units stored at the facility. The Ottringham investigation number is 16/100499/20 for anyone with any information. PCSO Darren Bainton reported another two incidents on his Twitter feed on Sunday, September 27. One stated: “Another farmer has discovered that his roof receiver from a Massey Ferguson tractor parked up in the yard since Friday on South Leys Road, Withernsea has been stolen.” He also reported: “#GPStheft two further tractors attacked overnight, Patrington Road, Welwick. A Trimble GPS system and an AGCO tracker stolen. Any information on this incident please call us on 101 investigation number 16/100594/20” These latest thefts came a week after a GPS system and roof receiver was stolen from a tractor in Easington. PCSO Darren Bainton tweeted on September 18: “GPS system and roof receiver stolen from New Holland tractor unit parked overnight (9pm
Sept 17 – 7am Sept 18) Eastfield Road, Easington. Any information call 101 investigation 16/97888/20” Detective Inspector Andrew Crawforth said: “We want to catch those responsible and have increased police patrols throughout the East Riding but if you see anything suspicious please call us on 101 in a non-emergency however if you see a crime in progress always call 999. “GPS systems are essential for farmers and losing them, and the information they hold, can have a considerable effect on farm businesses, let alone the huge cost to replace the stolen items. “I would advise farmers to remove these units from their tractors and other farm machinery each night. Don’t leave them in a locked cab, as these can be broken into. We would also ask farmers to consider using property marking kits as an added security measure.” Anyone with any information
should call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you have information about rural crime in your area you can also email the rural crime team on SPOCRuralandWildlifeCrime@hum berside.pnn.police.uk Farmers Weekly reporting on the thefts in the Holderness area stated: “The theft of tractor GPS equipment is approaching epidemic proportions on farms across Europe and in the UK, with incidents confirmed in a number of counties across the UK.”
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Vacancy for two councillors at Holmpton Parish Council There are two vacancies on Holmpton Parish Council caused by the resignation of Cllr C Leckonby and Cllr P Leckonby. A by-election to fill the vacancies will be held if, by October 14, 10 electors for the Parish Council give notice in writing to the Chief Executive of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA claiming such an election. If 10 valid requests for a by-election are received the by-election will not
currently take place due to Coronavirus and instead this would take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021, However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. If no such notice is given, Holmpton Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option. Any enquiries to the Parish Clerk holmptonpc@outlook.com or by telephone 01964 613410.
Pedestrian injured in Keyingham collision A 76-year-old woman was treated for serious injuries in hospital following a collision on Main Street, Keyingham, on Tuesday, September 15. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We were called following reports of the collision between a car and the lady – who was on foot –
at 11.20am (Tuesday, 15 September). The road remained closed until 1.50pm as part of the investigation into the circumstances. Anyone with information that could assist us, who is yet to speak to our teams, is asked to call our non-emergency 101 line, quoting log number 209 of September 15.”
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MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, braved blustery conditions on the last weekend of September to carry out the second of his litter-picks with local councillors. In a tour of the constituency, the local MP first joined with Conservative ward councillors in South East Holderness to tidy up Withernsea’s shorefront before heading inland to tackle the litter left around Hedon’s Market Hill with the help of Councillors Sue Steel and John Dennis. Mr Stuart then took his litter-picker north to Bilton’s village hall where he was joined by Mid Holderness Councillors Jacob Birch and John Holtby. The town clean-ups come as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great
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British September Clean – a coronavirusdelayed version of their annual Great British Spring Clean. Residents can volunteer at their website keepbritaintidy.org, to become a #LitterHero. Mr Stuart said: “Not only is litter a blight on our beautiful East Yorkshire countryside, but it harms wildlife and is expensive for councils to clean up too. It just shouldn’t be happening – people should either dispose of their litter in a nearby bin or take it home with them to get rid of there. “I know the vast majority of people do, but there’s always a small few who ruin it for others. Reducing litter, and particularly plastic waste, needs significant action at all stages – including producing less of it in the first place.
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MP hosts litter-picks across Holderness alongside local councillors But every little helps, so I’d encourage as many people as possible to spend just a few minutes each day tidying their local area if they can – being mindful of maintaining good hygiene given the present circumstances. “Without urgent action, it’s estimated that an extra 34 billion tonnes of plastic will be manufactured globally by 2050, and this is
stuff that was specifically made to not biodegrade for hundreds if not thousands of years when it was invented about a century ago. That’s why the Government is working to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042.” LITTER PICK: MP Graham Stuart with Cllr Paul Whitehead litter picking in Withernsea
BAM Nuttall join the fight against plastic pollution at Withernsea Beach CONTRACTORS BAM Nuttall are currently constructing the new rock armour sea defences to the South of Withernsea. On September 21, four BAM Nuttall volunteers joined the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean to clean-up and survey Withernsea beach. A team of Bam volunteers, organised a beach clean event on Withernsea beach as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Beachwatch Programme. BAM Nuttall staff participants were Alex Parkin (Site Engineer), Tom Hartshorn (Site Engineer), Charlie Wright (Document Controller) and Josh Riley (Site Agent). The volunteers were supporting MCS’ ongoing mission to clear the UK’s beaches of plastic pollution and marine litter. The volunteers collected 73 items of litter across a 200 metre stretch of beach. BAM Nuttall Site Manager Josh Riley said: “The beach clean provided a fantastic opportunity
for all of us to do something tangible about plastic pollution and seeing the volume of litter we cleared from the beach was really eye opening. Covid sadly restricted our numbers but thank you to everyone who took the time to help with the clean-up.” The invaluable data gathered is used by the Marine Conservation Society to support its campaigns to develop policies which target plastic pollution and marine litter
at source. This data was integral to the implementation of the 5p plastic carrier bag charge and has been used as evidence in the consultations for a UK wide Deposit Return Scheme. Lauren Eyles, Beachwatch Programme Manager said: “It’s fantastic to see people coming together to clean-up our wonderful beaches. We’re thrilled to have the support of BAM and local communities who have
provided us with valuable data which will inform our work over the next year. We hope that the beach clean events will motivate people to head out onto their local beaches year-round and help keep the UK’s beaches beautiful.” BEACH CLEAN: Alex Parkin, Tom Hartshorn and Charlie Wright from BAM Nuttall on the beach clean at Withernsea
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KEEP Britain Tidy have announced that despite the difficulties we have all faced this year they have been blown away by the number of people volunteering and supporting their Great British September Clean. From those pledging just half an hour time to those who have gone out day after day to keep local streets, parks and beaches clean. We look at some of those getting involved in keeping the area litter free this September.
Young litter picker raises over £1000 for Sunk Island Church Heritage Centre EIGHT-year-old Jack Doyle from stone creek has been doing a sponsored bike ride and litter pick. He has cycled just over 54 miles over three weeks while litter picking locally to raise funds for Sunk Island Church Heritage Centre. Jack has raised £1222 and collected seven bags of litter from Patrington Haven Road, Sunk Island, Stone Creek, Keyingham Marsh and Belcroft Lane in Thorngumbald. Jack’s mum Clare Doyle said: “We are very proud of him, he was really enthusiastic the whole time, he even fell off his bike and that never stopped him. He was so happy when we told him he had raised over £1000. A big thank you to everyone who supported Jack’s fundraising, for the lovely messages and bags of sweets.” Jack added a message: "please take your litter home with you and don't spoil the area". 1: FUNDRAISING: Jack Doyle cycled over 54 miles to raise over £1000 for Sunk Island Church Heritage Centre 2: LITTER: Jack collected over seven bags of rubbish from the local area
Local councillors litter picking this September COUNCILLORS Lyn Healing, David Tucker, Paul Whitehead and Councillor Claire Holmes Chair of Patrington Parish Council braved the gales and rain to take part in The Great British September Clean in Withernsea.
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It’s official: East Yorkshire brews one of the best beers in the world GREAT Newsome Brewery has taken home gold at the 2020 World Beer Awards, beating thousands of entrants from around the globe. The farmbased brewery's Frothingham Best bitter was ranked the ‘World’s Best Pale Bitter up to 4.5%’. Another of the brewery’s beers, Holderness Dark, won a bronze award in the category’s UK-only edition. Matthew Hodgson, Director at Great Newsome Brewery, said it was a day that the whole team should be proud of. He added "We are celebrating here at South Frodingham. It has been a tough few months for the business, so this has given the team the recognition that they deserve in producing such fine beer. The panel of judges are very well respected in the industry, so these awards mean a great deal to us. "Frothingham Best has won a Gold for the UK in a very tough category, so it's excellent news for a bitter which is much loved by Great Newsome’s fans. "2020 has been a very challenging year for the whole country, but especially tough for breweries. We stood to lose 90% of our business at the dawn of
lockdown and had just installed a new brewery — our biggest investment to date. Steering the business towards local home deliveries and a lot of hard work has meant that we have managed to come out on the other side. I would go as far as to say that the popularity of well-loved beers like Frothingham Best have really kept us in business over lockdown." The annual World Beer Awards
features an international and highly respected judging panel, identifying the world’s best beers across nine different categories. There were over 2,200 beers from more than 50 countries entered into this year’s awards, and the judges blind tasted and scored the entries across three rounds of judging. Seven years prior, Frothingham Best won a ‘Best in the World’ title at the same awards. This came as a complete shock to Great Newsome due to completely forgetting they had actually entered the awards. Since starting out in 2007, the brewery has developed a reputation for classic, easydrinking ales with a modern twist. It produces more than 20 beers annually in both cask and bottles, and supplies to pubs and retailers around Yorkshire, the UK and mainland Europe. This is in addition to selling from its own shop, both at the brewery itself and online. You can read more about the brewery and shop online at www.greatnewsomebrewery.co.uk GOLD: Great Newsome Brewery’s Frothingham Best bitter won gold at the 2020 World Beer Awards
Withernsea healthcare provision
Local MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has chaired a meeting with local health bosses to discuss all things Withernsea when it comes to healthcare. The meeting, also with
Conservative Councillor Lyn Healing, is the latest in a series of efforts to improve medical provision in the town and surrounding communities. An area which is particularly isolated from larger treatment centres in Beverley and Hull.
Withernsea has been without a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) since it closed in 2018, when the service was replaced with an appointmentonly 8-to-8 Centre. The way residents will book appointments is changing as reported on page 1 after reported failings with the system of calling NHS 111. The new service will be available to all South East Holderness patients registered with the Holderness Health GP practice. Other issues were also discussed at the meeting. These included how local services have responded to the coronavirus crisis and plans for service restoration in the coming months, as well as updates on the
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Active Withernsea £1.4m investment THE ACTIVE Withernsea team are here to make a happier and healthier place for all our residents, and we want everybody to get involved with us. It is really exciting that our town is one of only 12 areas in the country to be chosen for a project like this, and we want the community to be at the heart of everything we do. The aim is to help the people of Withernsea to lead longer and healthier lives by being more active in every way physically, mentally and socially. We have already made great progress in the first 18 months but now we are looking to hear from more people to help us to make things even better. Thanks to £1.4 million from Sport England, Active Withernsea is going to be around for five more years, but don’t just think that the project is about putting on your trainers and going for a run. Being active can mean all sorts of things, and we can all make a difference if we work together. Connecting with others in the community, voicing what’s important to you, and then getting involved in making things happen and having the Active Withernsea team right there to support you on the way. We are looking at getting people walking and cycling more and enjoying the area they live in. But there are lots of other things
Holderness Health GP practice. Speaking after the meeting, Mr Stuart said: “This was a really useful meeting and was good to get all the major players – the Clinical Commissioning Group, the NHS Trust, the City Health Care Partnership – in one room to go over what’s working well and what needs to improve. “It was good to hear that advertising of the new phone number for urgent care provision has been successful, so many are aware of the change, and the fasttracking of technology has brought benefits which will be further explored. “But we also all agreed that we can’t let improvements in technology mean that those without access to it get left behind. It’s important to reiterate that face-toface appointments are still available when they’re needed.” At the meeting it was also highlighted how busy the Holderness Health GP practice is. The medical group consists of surgeries in Withernsea, Hedon, Keyingham, Patrington and Roos.
which you can work with us on. We want to develop the open spaces on our doorstep so that everyone can make the most of them, whatever their age and ability. The project wants young people to be proud of Withernsea and will look at increasing activities in the town for eight to 25-year-olds. We are looking at a new ‘Kickstarter’ fund to help get innovative ideas up and running. We want to bring people together to start new community projects and volunteering opportunities. So, no matter who you are, or what your background is, there is a place for you! In fact, Active Withernsea needs you, the people who live in the town, to help us to shape its future and tell us how to make a happier and healthier community. Get in touch with the team by calling 01964 782299, emailing active.withernsea@eastriding.gov. uk or messaging us on social media.
They are receiving between 1,5002,000 calls every day, and are encouraging people to use their online services wherever possible. Mr Stuart added: “It’s clear from the meeting that everyone’s working as hard as possible in the face of this international public health crisis. I’d encourage anyone who can use their online services to do so, so that their phone lines are kept as clear as possible for those who need it. “For my part, I’ll be exploring what Government funding might be available for Withernsea as we look to build back better from the coronavirus crisis, and I know Cllr Healing is always available to hear constituents’ concerns about healthcare provision in the area.” (left) MEETING: Local MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart meeting with former CEO of the East Riding CCG, Jane Hawkard, along with South East Holderness councillors Lyn Healing and Dave Tucker
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Hildyard Arms planning approved for three new homes THE HILDYARD Arms in Market Place, Patrington has had change of use planning permission approved. The approved planning will see the former pub transformed into three dwellings and a garage block. The pub ceased trading in January 2019 and has remained empty since. The three homes will include two with three bedrooms and one with two bedrooms. Following demolition of the existing single-storey rear extensions, the conversion will only involve modest external alterations. A detached garage block will also be constructed with parking and manoeuvring space, and outdoor landscaped areas. Patrington Parish Council made no objections to the plans. The planning report concluded that it has been satisfactorily demonstrated that Patrington is served by other existing
public houses and food and drink establishments. Research as part of the planning suggests the Public House dates to 1768. The building frontage contains seven bays facing onto Patrington Market Place. The external architectural detailing is understated, typical of the 18th and 19th century character of the Market Place. However it does include a classical door case and the conservation area was found to be enriched by the advertising of the public house. The pub formed the focal point of the village marketplace and local farming community. The report stated: “As well as being of architectural interest to the village the building therefore also formed a part of the commercial and communal vibrancy of the conservation area.”
New capital investment in local schools announced SINCE the start of 2020, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has continued to invest in its schools' estate with a capital programme in excess of £1.5 million. Using a combination of funding from the Department for Education and the council's own reserves, this year has seen more than 70 schemes being delivered across the East Riding. The work includes larger schemes to replace school roofs and boilers that are beyond repair, new classroom extensions and improvements, through to improvements to fire safety, increased disabled access and proactive works to support schools to face the challenges of the Covid-19 virus as the new term started in September. Among the projects is a boiler replacement at Withernsea School.
The council's Education Capital Programme covers everything from whole school pipe replacement, such as at South Cave Primary School, to the installation of external hand washing sinks at Roos Primary School. Councillor Julie Abraham, portfolio holder for children, young people, education, health and social care at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “A lot of our schools will receive capital funding to undertake projects which can make a big difference. “This is great news for schools in the East Riding and I thank everybody who has been involved in the funding process. I welcome the news that there will be additional funding for the 2020/21 school year, which means we can continue to improve our school buildings with a range of projects.”
The conservation officer stated that the proposed scheme of conversion would result in ‘less than substantial harm’ to the designated heritage asset. It was also concluded that there are public benefits to the proposals which are sufficient to outweigh any perceived harm. The main external changes approved to the former public house as part of the approved planning are the addition of two doors to the front of the building and removal of signage, but the hanging sign will be retained. Eight letters of objection were received to the application along with a petition signed by twelve residents of eight properties. The objections include concern over the loss of the public house and the view that other establishments cannot serve the community in the same way as they are
Patrington Christmas plans to be discussed PATRINGTON Parish Council have confirmed due to Coronavirus and social distancing the village will not be able to have their big celebratory Christmas lights switch on. They are currently considering a house decorating competition but are open to other ideas of ways the village can safely and at a distance mark the lights switch on occasion. Please contact them before their next meeting on Monday, October 12 on 01964 630554 or email: clerk@patringtonpc.co.uk
not within the ‘hub’ of the village, or are insufficiently sized. Objections also stated the village centre should be for businesses and services with the conversion undermining the economic well-being of the area. Also harming the conservation area and the vibrancy and character of the Market Place. The application was approved at the Eastern Area Sub Committee on Monday, September 21 This is subject to various conditions including windows within the first floor of the west elevation being glazed in obscure glass and shall be non-opening below a height of 1.7 metres. Also the existing 'Hildyard Arms' projecting sign, door
surround, and lantern to the Market Place elevation shall be retained in the interests of the character and appearance of the development, and Patrington conservation area. PLANNING APPROVED: The Hildyard Arms in Patrington has planning approved to be converted to three homes
Withernsea RNLI hit the small screen and a plea for donations to support their lifesaving fund THE WITHERNSEA RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew featured in episode one of the fourth series of the BBC series ‘Saving Lives at Sea’. Blast Films who produce the programme, spent a week in Withernsea in February filming and conducting interviews. The episode aired on Thursday, September 17 and featured the lifeboat crew searching for missing local fisherman Peter Mosley. The series continues to air at 8pm on BBC Two on Thursday’s throughout October and November featuring RNLI volunteers putting their lives on the line to save those of others. The Humber and Holderness RNLI lifesavers fund has now launched on Just Giving with the aim to raise £5000.
The fundraising efforts of the RNLI has been hit this year due to the cancellation of many events because of Coronavirus. This is having a huge impact on their donations, so they are reaching out to supporters virtually to ask for help. The Humber and Holderness branch raise funds for both the 'Pride of the Humber' lifeboat crewed by permanent staff from Spurn Point and the 'Mary Beal' lifeboat crewed by volunteers at Withernsea. Anyone wanting to make a donation can do so on Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisi ng/humber-and-holderness-rnli LIFEBOAT: The Withernsea RNLI Lifeboat Station
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SAVAGE Salads is a brand-new local salad bar based in Withernsea. The business was set up when owners Christopher and Samantha spotted a gap in the local market. The couple said: “After not seeing many people offer good, fresh and healthy food in the area as a takeaway option we decided to launch Savage Salads. We pride ourselves on giving customers a healthier choice to the normal in the town.” They have a huge variety of options to choose from including a list of perfectly cooked meats such as chicken, turkey, topside of beef and ham. For those wanting something a bit different there is a range of flavoured meats including chicken tikka, BBQ chicken and lemon pepper chicken as well as seafood options including crab and prawns. These can then be mixed into a choice of sauce and whatever salad choices you would like, to make what they describe as ‘the best SAVAGE Salad you could ask for’ all made right in-front of you. They added: “all ingredients are fresh which when tasting you can tell and that’s what makes the difference with our salads to the prepacked options available. Although we have only just
opened, we are already getting great reviews and feedback. We look forward to meeting new customers over the coming weeks. Come down to see us and try the healthier option for yourself and you won’t be disappointed.” Savage Salads is located at 3 Memorial Avenue, Withernsea at Aladdin’s Cave. OPEN: Christopher and Samantha at Savage Salads are looking forward to serving customers their healthy new salads
Fire extinguished in Easington HUMBERSIDE Fire and Rescue were called to a fire in Easington on Thursday, October 1. The call at just before 7pm was to a rubbish fire on Warmer Lane. Access to the field was gained using bolt croppers. A Scotty Back Pack was used to extinguish the fire.
Flu vaccinations HOLDERNESS Health are encouraging those who are eligible for their free NHS flu vaccination to call and book. Sessions are due to take place at St Nicholas Surgery, Withernsea between October 10 and 14 and between October 26 and 28. At St Patricks Surgery in Patrington they will take place on October 15, 16, 29 and 30. Anyone over 65 should have a flu vaccination along with anyone under 65 with a long-term health condition, who is pregnant, or a carer. To check eligibility, visit the Holderness Health website. Anyone who is housebound or were previously shielding will be vaccinated at home along with any family / carers between October 5 and 9 and October 19 and 23. Full details of the days and times for each village can be found at www.holdernesshealth.nhs.uk or wait for a text message to confirm when to expect them, you should not book an appointment to attend the surgery.
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Remembering Withernsea’s fallen By Darren England I HAVE had an interest in the military from a young age and joined the army at 16. I was first posted to Germany and had tours in Northern Ireland and Canada. Fast forward to now and I have lived in Withernsea for about six years and love the community spirit that the town has. Retiring gave me the opportunity to spend more time on military research, in particular, the fallen of Withernsea from WWI and WWII most of which are remembered on the war memorials. I produced folders on each one and loved uncovering their stories. I discovered how they served, from flying secret missions into Belgium and France with Secret Operations Executive (SOE) agents on board to serving on a merchant ship. We even have an OBE recipient. Some of the war diaries from the regiments in which these men and women bravely served go into graphic details on the battles gained and the hundreds lost each day. It was at this stage I thought it would be nice to have blue commemorative plaques placed on the homes of the fallen. Funding was gained from
Withernsea Wartime Experience and public donations. The plaques were then placed on the houses where they previously had lived, with permission of the current homeowners. Each plaque identifies one of the individuals fallen with name, rank, number, the regiment they served and the location they died. The plaques were well received with people wanting more information. I thought it would be nice to get together a small booklet with a walk attached. I conducted more indepth research on the individuals. This included speaking to a number of organisations such as the Pegasus Archives and with the help of Jim Blake produced the booklet. The walk starts at Chestnut Ave and ends on Waxholme Road and can take a couple of hours. Some people who have bought the booklets have split it into shorter walks. We first had 100 booklets printed thinking it would take six to eight months to sell them but
to our surprise all went within 10 weeks and we had to get another 100 ordered. These are now being sold at the Post Office, Castle Café, Pier Towers Shop and Lunn’s Garden Centre. All profits from the booklets goes to the local RNLI and Withernsea Royal British Legion. Besides the local community who have been very enthusiastic, tourists have also been very complementary and enjoyed the plaque walk as families and individuals. The booklets have been requested from people all over England and we’ve had interest about the plaque scheme from other towns. There are a large number of the fallen who do not have plaques on houses and I will be
writing a column each month in the Withernsea Community News with one of the fallen. This will mean everyone is remembered individually. Some do have a lot more information than others and this is due to a number of factors. One being that documents from WWI were destroyed by German bombers in WWII. More information on WWI has been released and some WWII information is still restricted and not as easy to get. Watch this space
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Fundraising begins for a disabled platform swing for Withernsea ANDREA Megson from Withernsea usually raises money through carp and fishing matches as well as tombolas for the charity KIDS Yorkshire. This has been ongoing for the last six years raising over £13,600. Andrea has now given herself an extra task of raising between £850 to £900 for a disabled platform swing. This is for both children and adults in wheelchairs to use and would be in the Millennium Play Park in Withernsea. Andrea said: “I feel this is a must as I watch able bodied children in the park every day enjoying themselves. A couple of weeks ago when I saw a child in a wheelchair just sat watching the others play. “There are many benefits from this swing it enables wheelchair users to experience both the joy and the physical benefits of swinging.” Swinging is an excellent source of vestibular input used in sensory integration therapy for children with sensory processing disorders. It can help to develop gross motor skills including balance and co-ordination, as well as fine motor skills such as gripping. Swinging also encourages children to use their imaginations – they could pretend to be a bird soaring through the sky, an aeroplane, an astronaut. As any play therapist will confirm, imaginative play brings a huge range of emotional and physical benefits. It is well documented that play performs a vital role in children’s mental and physical development. This sturdily constructed swing frame and wheelchair platform will ensure children and adults with limited mobility are not excluded from enjoying all aspects of swinging. Andrea explained: “I will decide how I am going to raise the money over the next week or so I may also set up a Just giving page I'm not quite sure yet. I am hoping the Withernsea people will come together and support us as they always do to get this swing up and running.” Anyone wanting to make a donation can send one to Andrea through Paypal to e-mail: andreamegson@hotmail.co.uk A Tombola is also being organise and Andrea is collecting donations of prizes. Andrea added: “I said I would also bake a cake each week for my eldest son to sell at his new business Savage Salads at Aladdin’s Cave. He sold the first one and raised £24 I have another for him to pick up.”
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Withernsea Wonderland plans A trial of a Christmas lights and decoration trail is taking place in Withernsea this year. The creators of the Withernsea Scarecrow Trail are organising the festive activity and are looking for people to add their homes or businesses to the map. The organisers explained: “you decorate your house and businesses with as many lights and decorations as possible
for people to come round and see.” Anyone wanting to take part will need to register their house to be placed into a trail map which will be available to buy for £1. Trail maps will then be returned with the participant voting for their favourite entry. Money raised from the sale of the maps will go back as the prize money for the best decorated house. There is planned
to be four prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and then one completed map drawn at random. You follow update by joining the Withernsea Wonderland 2020 Facebook group and can register your house by messaging Kelly Hopewell or Gary Towell on Facebook or e-mail withscarecrowtrail@gmai l.com before Tuesday, December 1.
Withernsea poet goes global WITHERNSEA Poet, Richard Harries has been internationally recognised for his poetry. Richard is one of only 11 UK poets recognised across the world with a Motivational Strips International certificate of appreciation. He was invited to post his inspirational and happy poems on their page. Richard added: “I have been told about six of the poems have been featured in online magazines in India. I have been invited by pages all over India to post my videos as my spoken word is clear with good diction and nearly without accent.” The certificate of appreciation was awarded on India’s 74th
Independence Day for “showing literary excellence at par with global standards”. The Motivational Strips Forum on Facebook has over seven million visitors every month, with writers from 163 countries. In addition to the award Richard has also had three of his poems published here in the UK. He submitted his poem ‘The Shadow Box’ to the White Rose Bards Anthology. The publisher appealed for submissions on Facebook and Richard submitted two with this one being accepted. York Refugee Week published two of his poems ‘How Awful’ and ‘There is Evil in this World’. He appeared at these recorded online as opposed to in actual person. They will also be printed in an anthology of the festival which is being published by Stairwell Books of York. Richard has been keeping busy in lockdown with his YouTube Channel reaching 136,577 views. He added: “this is amazing for a poet. In lockdown I have been getting around 1,000 views every seven to 10 days. That’s double the usual viewing figures.” He has also been busy appearing at online festivals and events which he either records or attends on Zoom. This has been ongoing since lockdown started in March. Richard said: “Extinction Rebellion have a Rebel Radio station and they have broadcast five of my poems in recent months worldwide. The local Active Withernsea magazine
has also included two of my short poems from the pandemic.” Richard will now be heading onto tv screens. He is going to be featured on a Channel 5 programme this Autumn about people with enthusiasms for things. He has now been signed to a publisher. Stairwell Books of York are publishing his first book of poems in January 2021. Richard commented: “I am thrilled. I have nearly 60 advanced orders without trying to sell it. “I have been really blown away and amazed by all this attention to my poems in lockdown. I have tried
just to put comedy and fun ones on, to try to raise morale and make folk laugh and smile. All these things happening have been great but the award from the Indian Government association site has really been amazing. “It’s all very exciting, especially in the run up to my book being published by Stairwell Books in January.” You can read some of Richard’s poems he has kindly sent in on page 22. RECOGNISED: The certificate of appreciation Richard Harries has received for his poetry
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Charlotte’s Chicken Pie with a suet crust This chicken pie is my daughter’s favourite and I must admit it’s pretty delicious. It’s quite simple to make and I usually have a small amount of the filling left so I freeze it and then when someone just needs a meal for one I simply defrost it and just make the crust. You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as, peas and carrots but my kids are a bit fussy! Also, make a traditional pie top if you prefer – even get a ready roll shortcrust pastry to make things really simple. I’ve also done it before with a scone cobbler top. It’s a versatile recipe. Method: Cut the chicken into chunks and the bacon into pieces. Fry together in a large shallow pan.
Halve the mushrooms and add them to the chicken and bacon. Also add the tarragon. Everything should be well browned as this adds flavour. Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and stir it so that it coats everything
stir the flour, suet and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Slowly add cold water and combine together to make a dough – I use a knife to do this as the dough sticks inside the spoon if not. The dough should be well combined and not too sticky so that when you roll it out it doesn’t stick to the rolling pin. If it is too sticky, just add more flour. Transfer the filling to a large pie dish and cover with the rolled dough and prick. Cook in the oven at 210*C for approx. 25 mins or until the crust is golden.
roughly. Pour in the stock and stir for a few minutes. Add the tub of crème fraiche and stir well. Leave on a low Enjoy – we all need a heat for 5 minutes – this will comforting dish sometimes, thicken the sauce. don’t we? And this is just that. While the sauce is thickening
Feeds a family of 4. Ingredients: FILLING: 4 chicken breasts 2 slices bacon Button mushrooms I tub crème fraiche (low fat or full fat (cream if you prefer) ¾ pint chicken stock 1 tbs flour Few sprigs of Tarragon (I often have to use dried because fresh isn’t always available – 1 flat tbs.) CRUST: 1 ½ large mug of SR flour ¾ mug of suet Water to bind Salt/pepper
Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake A delicious Baileys cheesecake with a chocolate biscuit base and decorated with chocolate drizzle. Never fails to impress. This recipe makes a large cheesecake with 12 servings. Quantities can be halved and a smaller loose bottomed or spring-form tin used. Method: Put the biscuits into a plastic bag and thoroughly crush. Melt the butter and 100g of chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. If using a microwave, keep checking to ensure the chocolate doesn’t burn and if using a bowl over simmering water, ensure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. When the butter and chocolate have melted, stir in the crushed biscuits and mix thoroughly. Grease the base of a large spring-form tin (I use a 22cm diameter tin). Cut a piece of greaseproof paper a few
cool to room temperature. This can be speeded up by sitting the bowl in cold water, but don’t allow any water to mix with the melted chocolate. When the chocolate is to room temperature, drizzle over the top of the cheesecake in a fine criss-cross pattern. Try to avoid large dollops of chocolate as this will make cutting the cheesecake more difficult. Return to the fridge and chill for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight. centimetres larger than the tin large bowl and beat until and line the base whilst the smooth. In another bowl, whip This cheesecake tastes even tin is unclasped, allowing the the cream and icing sugar until better if allowed to chill for 24 extra to hang outside the tin, soft peaks form and then add hours. when you fasten the clasp. to the cream cheese. Add the To serve, remove the cheesecake from the fridge Once clasped, grease the Baileys liqueur and beat until sides of the tin and press the the mixture is smooth. Spread and run a knife around the edge before unclasping and chocolate biscuit base into the the cream cheese mixture removing the sides of the tin. base and chill for at least an over the chilled biscuit base Slide the cheesecake onto a hour. Use a measuring cup or and smooth. serving plate and dust with bottom of a spoon to pat down Melt the remaining chocolate cocoa powder. and smooth the biscuit base. in a microwave or in a bowl Put the cream cheese into a over simmering water. Allow to
Ingredients 200g digestive biscuits 100g butter 200g dark chocolate 800g cream cheese 300ml double cream 100g icing sugar 100ml Baileys Cream Liqueur Cocoa powder to dust
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IN JUNE 2020 residents of Withernsea were asked if they would like to create a new piece of music to tell the world about life under lockdown in Withernsea. The idea behind ‘Unlocked Voices’ was to help the town have a voice by creating a new piece of music to share with everyone in the community. Working with Orchestras Live, musicians from the Manchester Camerata and keen local singers six one-hour online workshops will be held between September and November for people to take part in. Each session includes a singalong, composing new
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Coastal path plans move a step closer PROPOSALS to improve coastal access creating a coastal path between Easington and Filey Brigg have been approved by The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The plans form part of the 2,795 mile England Coast Path. The coastal path has been made possible because of the introduction of a UK law, the Right of Coastal Access both along the England Coast Path and, usually, over the associated ‘coastal margin’. The coastal margin includes all land seaward of the trail. As much of this stretch of coastline is subject to some of the UKs fastest rates of erosion it will be possible to roll back the line of the trail. This means the route can move without Natural England having to seek approval so this can be managed quickly. The route utilises and improves many existing rights of way as well as creating approximately 30 miles of
new access to provide a continuous walking route. The Coastal Access report acknowledged that between the protected promenades of Hornsea and Withernsea there is very little formal access along the coast. The report notes this is because of both ‘rapid rates of erosion’ as well as historic circumstances. The report states: “This has meant that we have had to discuss proposals to create entirely new access along the majority of the coast, in general across fields or tracks if available. Landowners and occupiers have often been both farmers and holiday complex owners wishing to minimise the impact of the proposed England Coast Path on their businesses, or residents wishing to maintain their privacy. This has led to extensive discussions regarding the alignment of the proposed trail in order to ensure that a balance has been struck between the interests of residents, farmers and other owners
and occupiers, and those of potential walkers, seeking a direct, convenient and safe onward route, with sea views where possible.” At Cowden a route has been agreed with the Ministry of Defence through an area known to be free from unexploded ordnance. The report added: “Although this route is distant from the sea, it will provide a safe, attractive and convenient way of walking through the area.” The Easington to Filey Brigg route has now moved into stage five. Next steps include preparing the new stretch of path for the public to use. Landowners and occupiers will be contacted to discuss the design and location of any new infrastructure including signs and gates. More information on the decision to approve the path can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publ ications/coastal-access-section-52notice-for-easington-to-filey-brigg
HALF PLOTS TO BE CREATED AT KIRKFIELD ALLOTMENTS WITHERNSEA Town Council have voted to trial half plots at Kirkfield allotments. The council met on Monday, September 21 and one of the items discussed was offering half plots at the allotments. Councillor Jacqui Blackburn
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commented that she had visited a few times and was saddened by empty plots. She added: “As a council we should be encouraging more people onto allotments.” It was discussed that the current allotment plots were big enough to feed a family of six plus and some people
would be overwhelmed at the thought of managing the large plots. A half plot on the Kirkfield allotments was suggested would provide a good size starter plot. Councillor Ian Blackburn quoted figures of 100 new allotments being created at Rochdale council per year for five
years as young people take up allotments. Councillor Callum Hollingworth suggested the council agree to trial half plots. Of the five vacant plots on the site the council agreed to split two of these to provide four half plots as trial.
20/02630/PLF- Erection of two storey extension to side and rear, change of use of land to domestic garden and retrospective conversion of agricultural buildings to stables at North Farm, North Lane, Welwick 20/02628/PLF- Change of use from Vehicle Repair Garage to A1 Retail (Supermarket with Off License) with installation of shopfront and a door to rear at Withernsea Dairies, 87 Arthur Street, Withernsea. The application states there will be no further structural changes or additions as the open area in front of the shop would be used for delivery vehicles and customer parking as before. 20/02623/PLB & 20/02624/PLF - Erection of replacement outbuildings following demolition of existing at Elm Tree Farm, 7 Eastgate, Patrington 20/02703/PLF - Erection of single storey extension to rear and side and conversion existing integral garage into additional living accommodation at Pemberley, Station Road, Ottringham 20/02850/PLF - Construction of a vehicular access (converting existing temporary access into a permanent access) at Golden Sands Holiday Park, Holmpton Road, Withernsea. The application states this is required as a result of coastal protection work and is currently used as a temporary site access for the construction work for the coastal defences. Access is currently being used for the construction works and subject to permission, will be used by residents to the holiday park. 20/02874/PLB - Installation of replacement of front facing windows with hardwood and double glazing at Hilltop Farm, Pinfold Lane, Roos
Planning decisions made: 20/02137/PLF - single storey porch extension at The Queens Residential Home, 271 Queen Street, Withernsea - Approved 20/01665/PLF- Erection of a timber shed to side elevation (Retrospective Application) at The Old Coach House, North Road, Halsham– Approved 20/02146/PLF - Erection of a garage at Valley Farm House, Smook Hills Road, Hollym – Approved 20/02001/PLF - Erection of a detached two storey timber framed triple garage at West Farm, Stone Creek Road, Sunk Island – Approved 20/01801/PLF - Erection of a domestic store to existing outbuilding, construction of mesh fruit cage, alteration to boundary fence and wall and erection of a replacement wall including formation of a new pedestrian access with gate (part retrospective application) at 11 Market Place, Patrington – Approved 18/01309/PLF - Erection of two dwellings and creation of vehicular access at Land South Of 1 Main Street, Roos – Refused. It has not been demonstrated within the application that acceptable means of surface water drainage disposal from the development could be provided, and that the risk of surface water flooding to the surrounding area and the risk of pollution to the surrounding environment would not be increased. By virtue of the scale and siting of the proposed development, it is considered to result in a detrimental impact on the amenities of the neighbouring property at Hidden Cottage as a result of undue dominance, enclosure, overshadowing, loss of privacy and noise and disturbance to the rear amenity space of this neighbour. In making this decision the Council has followed the requirements in paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework and allowed significant time for the applicant to try to address the above concerns but revised information has not been forthcoming.
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East Riding residents thanked for recycling during Covid-19: National Recycle Week 2020 A big ‘thank you’ is being sent to residents in the East Riding for continuing to recycle during the challenges of Covid-19. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is paying tribute to the efforts of local residents for carrying on regularly sorting their waste and putting their bins out for collection during a very difficult 2020. The ‘thank you’ message is being sent out as part of national Recycle Week, which runs from September 21 to 27. This year’s campaign, now in its 17th year, is all about thanking the whole nation for their recycling efforts during Covid-19 under the title ‘Together – We recycle’. Statistics released for Recycle Week show that through lockdown the UK has become even more environmentally aware, with nearly 9 in 10 households saying they ‘regularly recycle’. In the East Riding, residents have managed to recycle around 35,000 tonnes of waste in their blue and brown bins between April and August this year. Like many of the authority’s frontline workers, the council’s bin collection crews have been important key workers throughout the pandemic, continuing to collect residents’ waste every bin day. And they have received huge support and praise from residents, especially during the lockdown period. Councillor Chris Matthews, the council’s portfolio holder for strategic property and infrastructure, said: “East Riding residents really are the country’s top recyclers and they have proved that even more this year by continuing to recycle their household waste during all the Covid-19 measures. “We are extremely grateful for all their efforts and for their support of our bin collection crews this year especially, and I know they have really
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been thrown at them this year, more people than ever in the East Riding are taking responsibility for protecting the environment by choosing to recycle. This is something we can all do, wherever we live – an individual action that, when performed by everyone, adds up to a huge change. “The East Riding’s recycling and waste workers have been real heroes too, providing the appreciated it.” best service possible under Despite this year’s the most difficult of efforts, the council has still circumstances. The encountered some issues recognition they received in with contamination in the form of friendly waves, wheelie bins, with clothing notes, cards and gifts left and fabric being one of the out for them is heartbiggest problems. warming proof of how the Since April this year, East Riding has around 100 tonnes of cooperated. textiles were found in the “Recycle Week this year waste collected from is an opportunity to thank resident’s bins in the East everyone in the East Riding Riding – that’s equivalent for continuing to recycle, to 10 bin lorries full – and whatever their none of that can be circumstances and to recycled. celebrate the way we have The council is urging all pulled together. There residents to put all has been a positive leap unwanted clothing and forward in attitudes that we fabric into nearby clothing must capitalise on so the banks, which can be found East Riding can do even in all towns and many better in the coming year!” villages across the East East Riding of Yorkshire Riding. Council has topped the Councillor Matthews national recycling figures said: “Despite all the good for the past three years work going on, there’s still running - recycling, reusing more we can all do to make or composting more sure we put our waste in household waste than any the right wheelie bin, take other council in England. it to recycle banks or to our For more information on recycling centres – it all Recycle Week visit: makes a huge difference to recyclenow.com/recyclethe environment.” week Peter Maddox, director of For more information WRAP UK (the Waste and about waste and recycling Resources Action at home visit: Programme) which eastriding.gov.uk/bins: organises Recycle Week as part of the Recycle Now THANK YOU: Cllr Chris campaign, said: “It’s Matthews has thanked fantastic to see that residents for their despite everything that has recycling efforts
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Mrs Bee’s Emporium offers local delivery service for Christmas gifts 2020 HAS BEEN a difficult year for most people, and especially for local businesses. With many people unwilling to face the crowds this Christmas, buying Christmas presents may present more of a challenge especially for those who are shielding or who are not confident at online shopping. Mrs Bee’s Emporium, a gift business based in Keyingham, has a novel solution. “We realised that many people, especially older people and the more vulnerable, may find it difficult to get out and buy Christmas gifts this year. We don’t know if there will be more lockdowns, or if people will be willing to queue outside shops in
the winter weather. We design and hand make gifts in Keyingham and we realised that we were able to offer a unique service” says Claire, who runs Mrs Bee’s Emporium with her husband Dom. Customers can buy gifts for their loved ones online - or they can email or phone Mrs Bee’s Emporium and explain what they’d like. They then have three options, all of which are free of charge: 1. Local ‘no touch’ delivery, on Wednesdays in November and December, by a mask wearing, social distancing member of the Mrs Bee team 2. Socially distanced kerbside collection from their Keyingham studio 3. Free shipping to a loved one anywhere in the UK. There is an option to purchase gift wrapping for a small fee of £5. “We hope this will reassure anyone who prefers to minimise their contact with the world, such as the elderly or the most vulnerable, that they can still send presents to their loved ones at Christmas without exposing themselves to
unnecessary risk” said Dom. “With our local service, our customers need not touch the gift themselves at all, if they prefer. “Whilst most people are happy using online tools, some of our customers are less confident” says Claire. “We will happily take contactless payment over the phone if that is preferred. Alternatively, we take custom orders, so customers can describe what they’d like us to make and we’ll make it especially for them.” Mrs Bee’s Emporium’s best selling ranges are mugs, plants in funny pots and photo socks. They are in the top 1% of all shops internationally on the craft platform Etsy and have shipped items to 63 countries across the globe. All their gifts are designed and hand finished by Artisans in Keyingham and Ottringham. For more information email: hello@mrsbeesemporium.co.uk , phone: 01964 404012 or visit their website www.mrsbeesemporium.co.uk (Please note there are some adult humour gifts on the website).
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Photograph of the month WE HOPE to publish a photograph of the month in each edition, taken in Withernsea or the surrounding area. Please send your submissions to withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com Sending your photograph in will give us
the permission to print it and / or use it on our social media. We will credit you for any photographs used. Please include some brief details about where the photograph was taken as well as your name as you would like it published. This month’s photograph is a dawn photograph of Withernsea beach captured by Christine Naylor. Christine moved to the town just before lockdown and is keeping busy with her photography and newly built art studio.
Local pub raises over £200 for Macmillan THE ALMA pub in Withernsea raised over £200 for Macmillan Cancer Support for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event. Lisa Brioney with the help of other members of staff and the pubs loyal customers raised £202 by running a coffee morning in the pub and holding a raffle with donated prizes, in the evening.
Photographs restored SHIRLEY Hare was saddened to see some of the old Withernsea photograph boards on the promenade had been vandalised. She set herself a challenge to photograph each one and restore the photograph to remove any damage from it and has kindly allowed us to share some of these.
Active Withernsea Investment Plan update by Alex Camplin, Active Withernsea Community Assistant WITH £1.4 million funding from Sport England, Active Withernsea have some key areas where we would like to come together with the community and work on increasing activity. Being active can mean all sorts of things, and we can all make a difference if we work together. We want to look at getting people walking and cycling more and enjoying the area, from long distance bike rides to a casual walk along the prom with friends Increasing walking and cycling means we also want to develop the open spaces on our doorstep so that everyone can make the most of them, whatever their age and ability. We’re looking at everything from disabled access to the beach, cycling the old railway lines and bringing fun to your actual doorstep with many more ideas to be discovered from the community! The project wants young people, especially aged between 8-25, to be a vocal part of Withernsea and its communities. We’re throwing open the doors for future generations to have a say in what matters to them and to be part of building the best future for them. Love something? Tell us about it! Hate something? Tell us about it! The new ‘Kickstarter’ fund to help get original, inventive ideas up and running is coming soon! We want to bring people together to try new things, start new things, and share new things with each other. Never had funding before? Don’t know how to get funding? We’ll guide you through it every step of the way. So, no matter who you are or what your background is, connecting with others in the community, voicing what’s important to you, and then getting involved in making things happen is all part of creating that happier healthier Withernsea. Sound like your sort of community? Help us to shape its future and tell us your story. Contact Alex Camplin Active Withernsea Community Assistant on 07866 173685 or alex.camplin@eastriding.gov.uk
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Poems of Lockdown experiences LOCAL poet Richard Harries has written a series of poems about experiences in lockdown. Some of these are below and we hope to share more next month.
In the Shed In December Visit BM’s Amidst the Christmas glitter See fence guard and masonry paint Reduced Less than half price Think of spring Buy loads Bargain I have such good intentions Get home Place in shed Time passes Five years Hip deteriorates Hip replaced Recovery Then lock down Pandemic Look in shed Wow enough paint to do the house, the wall Enough fence guard to treat the fence And shed too Oh and shed now half emptied Feels like for free
A Brush Stroke The stroke of a brush Joy Wild joy Delight Why? I finished the long, long garden wall Now perfectly white I had run out of paint So went on and treated the fence Treated the shed Mowed the lawn (again) Pruned the shrubs Pruned the hedge Painted the front wall, yellow Then the front of the house Mowed the lawn (again, once more) But today that stroke of the brush That final stroke of the brush Finished the job An achievement Bloody proud
Target practise I struggled I managed And painted my long , long garden wall Brilliant white The wall is white The lawn is green The lawn stays green Not a mark on it How did the seagulls know Know to use my wall My very clean painted wall As target practise? The wall is white with streaks of brown The lawn, the grass Is perfectly green!
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Wartime Withernsea By Kevin Watson OVER 75 years ago, Britain celebrated the end of the Second World War. Life could return to “normal”, but not overnight. There had been changes to the landscape and structures still remained where they had been placed as part of the war effort and defence. Unlike today, photographs were a luxury, and people had grown accustomed to these new builds, becoming part of daily life. Following Dunkirk, and the evacuation of troops, Britain was under direct threat of invasion by German troops – Operation “Sealion” – which was to follow what we now know as the Battle of Britain. Thankfully, our forces defeated the Luftwaffe, and so the threat of invasion receded, however……….. For the defence of the realm, General Ironside had been tasked with an antiinvasion plan, so he planned a coastal crust of Pillboxes and stop lines to delay any advance in from the coast. The obvious (shortest) route was over the Channel to Kent – but no part of the coast was immune to the threat. The Holderness Coast, with sandy beaches, low cliffs in places, and easy access inland was one of many areas which became strengthened against ‘the invader’. Visiting Withernsea as a child, we used to run down
the platform from the train, or hurry down the road from the bus stop, to see the sea and the beach, always a marvel as a youngster. I would often race with my sister to be first to press up against the ‘viewing wall’ between the slipway and the Pier Towers, and wait for mum and dad to saunter up, possibly with an ice cream for us. Little did I know then, that the wall I used to stand against was a wartime defence of Withernsea! Constructed sometime between the summer of 1940 and early 1941, replacing the original metal railings which had stood there for so long, it was in fact an anti-tank wall, which originally consisted of 60 (sixty) blocks. The anti-tank wall extended north and south of the Pier Towers, also across the slipway access to the beach, thus blocking off any access to tracked or wheeled vehicles coming up off the beach. Guarded by troops, they would allow fishing boats out, to sail through marked channels where there may be mines. Post war, the blocks to the South of the towers were removed when the seawall was extended, and the blocks on the slipway removed, thus allowing normal life to return for locals and visitors. It was sometime in the 1950’s that the
spaces between each block were filled in with breezeblocks, possibly to prevent little ones walking straight through to fall onto the beach or into the water at high-tide! Sadly, these anti-tank blocks were removed during reconstruction of the damaged Promenade after the heavy storms in the early 1990’s as part of the County Council’s plans and rebuild of the new sea defences and wall. During demolition in June 1995, they were dumped into the foundations and base of the Rock Armour protection which was installed. The concrete in-fills of the removed blocks from the slipway were still visible until a new slipway and floodgate was constructed as part of the erosion defences. Nothing now remains of this feature, just the odd photograph, usually with the anti-tank wall in the background, and memories to remind us of what changes happened to the town during the Second World War.
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Healthy Minds in East Riding A NEW mental health campaign is launching on Saturday, October 10 and East Riding Council wants to know what good mental health means to residents. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has worked with other partner organisations across the region to find out how residents cope with mental health issues, the support that is available to them and the knowledge
they have of support services that are available to them. Healthy Minds in East Riding was created to better help the residents of the East Riding when they are feeling low, depressed, or even if they want to find out more about how to maintain a healthy mind. Lindsay Hudson, public health lead for mental health and suicide prevention at East
Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Mental health is as important as physical health, we want to support individuals to have a healthy mind and encourage them to get support when needed.” As part of the campaign residents are being asked to complete the short survey below in order to give a better idea of how people in the area can be supported and tackle any barriers to help that may be taking place. Being mentally healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle – it’s just as important
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9L6QD9Q to complete the survey.
as eating healthily and exercising. Residents are asked to please take a few minutes of their time to complete the survey below to help the partnership provide more tailored help and support to those who need it.
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self-isolate when they should be. It’s really simple. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, if you have been Send your letters via e-mail to: tested but are waiting for withernseacommunitynews@hotmail.com the result or if you have tested positive, do NOT go out. Stay at home. Selfisolate. Do not mix with other people from outside your household. We are entering a new phase in this pandemic, with more incidences of it spreading and neighbouring areas seeing major increases. The next few weeks could see a surge in numbers and we will only avoid that if all BACK IN March, a week communities through the all act now, to take residents work together by individual and collective before we went into a first wave of COVID-19 and doing those basic things but action, then we will all national lockdown, I wrote we have continued to most essentially by isolating suffer the consequences in themselves when they have an open letter to the East support the East Riding as the weeks and months to Riding to assure you all that the Government eased symptoms, have tested come. East Riding of Yorkshire lockdown measures in the positive or are awaiting a We are at a crucial time in test result. Council would do all it summer. possibly could to support The East Riding has fared the fight against COVID-19. I’m afraid we all need to The next few weeks are local communities through better than many other make some personal going to be pivotal in the COVID-19 pandemic. areas, with generally much sacrifices right now, in determining what happens Throughout the lockdown lower infection rates, various aspects of our daily with COVID-19 in the East period, we continued to hospital admissions and life, if we are to keep the Riding this autumn and collect and empty 50,000 loss of life. East Riding as a safe place winter. bins a day, we provided vital However, every loss has to live, work, shop, learn, Therefore the time is care and support to our of course been a personal play, invest and visit. NOW to act by doing the most frail, elderly, poorly tragedy to those affected We need to do the right and vulnerable residents, and every hardship suffered right thing when it comes to thing now to protect our COVID-19 prevention. we quickly processed tens by residents – whether most vulnerable residents – Please keep following the the people we love and of millions of pounds-worth bereavement, physical or 3 Steps To Safety: Prevent. cherish. Our vulnerable of grants and other mental illness, financial, Notice. Act. Keep doing the family members, friends, payments to thousands of social or emotional – is a businesses and we cause for sorrow and regret. basic things which we know colleagues and neighbours. helps to prevent the spread operated community That is why I am now At this time of year, of this virus – handwashing, people are normally starting response hubs with the HEY writing another open letter social distancing, wearing a to look forward to Smile Foundation and other to the East Riding, to urge partners – helping those in everyone to play your part in face covering where Christmas. This year appropriate and if you’re not Christmas will be very need with deliveries of food, helping to avoid more loss exempt, quickly responding different if we don’t all act medication and other and hardship. to symptoms by getting support. Infection rates are still now by doing the right thing. tested and self-isolated if There were countless lower in the East Riding All of us need to reduce advised to. other ways the council and than many places our individual risk so that Nationally, a staggering its staff helped local elsewhere but they are we are reducing the risk to residents, businesses and rising quickly and if we don’t 80% of people are failing to our loved ones and the
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whole of the East Riding – local communities, local businesses and local people. We have shown throughout the spring and the summer that the #TogetherEastRiding is strong and we need that to continue more than ever. For those people who are ignoring the risks, who are going out even though you have symptoms or are waiting for test results, who are forgetting to do the basics right, please stop and think about what you are doing and the consequences your actions will bring for us all. Please follow the 3 Steps To Safety, for your own
health, for the sake of your loved ones and for everyone in the East Riding. We all want to avoid another lockdown unless absolutely necessary, we all want to avoid more hardship and we all want to avoid more loss of life and personal tragedies. Our future is in our hands. Please do the right thing. Now. On behalf of everyone at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, thank you for your support and stay safe. Councillor Richard Burton Leader, East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Introducing Holderness Hedgehog Hospital By Vicky Pennington Hello you wonderful people, Holderness Hedgehog Hospital here. We are a small charity based around Holderness and the surrounding areas. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and release hedgehogs back into the wild. Did you know hedgehogs are now on the IUCN at risk list? This means hedgehogs are vulnerable to extinction, but we can all do our bit to stop that happening. It can be as simple as providing food and water. Puppy, dog, kitten or cat tinned food is ideal or cat and kitten biscuits. But remember
no mealworms, bread or milk. We can offer advice on how to encourage hedgehogs into your garden, how to make a feeding station and house plus making your garden safe. Our emergency number is 07563917914 and we are always ready to help with advice and practical assistance if you find a hedgehog needing help. You can also find us on Facebook or email us at holdernesshedgehogvolunteer s@gmail.com
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PUZZLES Sudoku There is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box. Solution in next month’s edition.
KATHRYN’S QUIZ OUR monthly quiz master Kathryn Townsley runs two monthly pub quizzes on behalf of the Hull City Official Supporters Club (www.hullcityosc.org). These both start at 7.45pm - on the first Monday of the month at The Green Dragon in Welton, and on the second Monday of the month at The Constable Arms in Sproatley. In the four and a bit years that Kathryn has been writing and hosting them they have raised around £9000 for charities - usually football or Hull City related in some way. This year they are supporting the Tigers Trust at Welton and The Angus MacDonald Foundation at waves her wand to conjure up a magnificent Sproatley. ball gown and glass slippers? Kathryn set up a Just Giving page during lockdown 5. What is the 2-word phrase that represents a in response to moving to Zoom quizzes between social movement which aims to help producers April and August. There is more information in developing countries achieve greater equity about both the charities on the page and if you in international business exchanges? enjoy Kathryn’s monthly quizzes in here we’re 6. What is the name of the magazine of popular sure she would appreciate a donation however culture, fashion and current affairs – the small: current version having been published since https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hullcityoffici 1983. The original version ran from 1913 to alsupporterclub 1936 when it then became part of Vogue. 7. Actor Derek Thompson, has played which Normally at this time of year, we’re enjoying the character in BBC TV’s Casualty for over 30 thrills & spills of Hull Fair, but alas, it’s not to years where he’s seen his wife leave him for a be! life in Canada, his son become a drug addict, Here are 10 quiz questions for you – all the and has suffered a massive heart attack after answers include the word FAIR somewhere in diving into freezing water to save a colleague? them. 8. First screened in 1968 and starring Steve McQueen as the millionaire business sportsman, and Faye Dunaway as the insurance investigator, which American heist 1. What is the name of the island which can be was remade in 1999 with Pierce Brosnan and found halfway between mainland Shetland and Reno Russo starring in those same roles? the Orkney islands – known for its bird 9. Which artist is associated with the following observatory and a traditional style of knitting? song lyrics: 2. In golf, what word describes the closely mown I don’t want half-hearted love affairs grass between the tee and the green; but can I need someone who really cares also be used in shipping, to describe a Life is too short to play silly games navigable channel for boats? I’ve promised myself I won’t do that again? 3. Born and bred in the Scottish Borders, and a 10. Dating back over 700 years, what annual proud product of Kelso rugby union club; who event which started as a trade event and first represented England in the 1975 Rugby enjoyed a reputation for its high quality League World Cup, and when playing for Wigan cheese, though is now known for its rides and won the Man of Steel Award in 1980? games, is held during the first week of 4. In the tale of Cinderella, who transforms a October at the Forest Recreation Ground? pumpkin into a carriage, mice into horses and
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Puzzle solutions and answers to the quiz on page 28
Clues for this month’s quick crossword CLUES ACROSS
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9. With a slight prickling sensation (6) 10. Boisterous and exuberant (10) 11. Arrive (inf.) (4,2) 12. Completely (10) 14. Anger (3) 15. Plant of the daisy family (7) 16. Spirit of the air (5) 17. State of being risky (13) 21. Pass the worst point (4,3,6) 25. Corn husks (5) 27. Ghost (7) 28. Louse's egg (3) 29. Person deeply interested in a subject (10) 30. Put in harmony (6) 31. Regulator (10) 32. Prosper (2,4)
1. Illumination at night (9) 2. Contagious viral disease (9) 3. Sudden downpour (10) 4. Detailed examination (8) 5. Dress for a specific activity (13) 6. Demonstration of affection (6) 7. Small dugout (7) 8. Stiff (7) 13. Not to be influenced by bribes (13) 18. Film replay technique (4,6) 19. Not hurt (9) 20. Fraternal (9) 22. US truck driver (8) 23. Shrill cry (7) 24. Durable (7) 26. Sudden commotion (6)
The Angus MacDonald Foundation Formed by former Hull City’s #15, Angus MacDonald who successfully combated the early stages of bowel cancer last year. The Foundation has been set up to raise awareness around cancer diagnosis in young people and to use sport as an activity and a rehabilitation mechanism when people have had treatment, to get them fit and active again.
TIGERS TRUST The Tigers Trust:• provide facilities for the improving health and social cohesion through participation in sport and leisure activities. • advance educational opportunities for young people and adults, working with a wide range of partners. • promote activities that will enhance social welfare and inclusion for families and people of all ages. The Tigers Trust are running a Football Centre for boys and girls aged five – 13 at South Holderness Academy between October 26 and 30 for more information see page 31.
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Transport Secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all NEW PLANS have been set out to boost safety and make journeys more accessible for disabled people and parents. The plans come after a review found a third of people with visual impairments and almost half of wheelchair users weren’t as willing to go out because of antisocial pavement parking. Parking on pavements disproportionately affects people with visual or mobility impairments, those assisted by guide dogs, and wheelchair and mobility scooter users. More than 95 percent of wheelchair users and people with visual impairments say they have faced problems as a result of vehicles parked on pavements. Three options are proposed in the consultation. The first is improving the traffic regulation order process to make it easier for councils to prohibit pavement parking in their areas. The second is giving councils powers to fine drivers who park on paths and thirdly a London-style nationwide ban on pavement parking. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Parking on pavements means wheelchair users, visually impaired people and parents with pushchairs can be forced into the road, which is not only dangerous, but discourages people from making journeys. “A key part of our green, post-Covid recovery will be encouraging more people to choose active travel, such as walking, so it is vital that we make the nation’s pavements accessible for everyone.” Disabled people say pavement parking is a significant barrier to carrying out daily journeys. Recent research from the charity Guide Dogs shows that 32% of people with vision impairments and 48% of wheelchair users were less willing to go out on their own because of pavement parking, decreasing independence and contributing towards isolation. As many streets were built decades and centuries before the high levels of vehicles currently on roads, any measures will need to ensure the free-flow of traffic and access for the emergency services. The consultation is the government’s latest step to deliver on commitments to make transport equally accessible for all users by 2030, as set out in the Inclusive Transport Strategy. It is currently an offence to cause an unnecessary obstruction on the highway, which is enforceable by the police.
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East Riding Libraries now offer a digital newspaper subscription service EAST Riding Libraries have launched a new free service to digitally download a variety of popular eNewspapers. Library members can now access a choice of over 160 national, local and regional UK newspapers, as well as over 2300 from other countries, offering a range of digital publications in 59 different languages, and hundreds of back issues. Using the same app that
Library members already access free eMagazines and eAudiobooks - RB Digital users will now notice that eNewspapers are also available to download. For those who haven’t used the app yet, it’s free to download on the App Store or Google Play. East Riding Libraries members have free automatic access to the new service with their library card number and pin. It is free to join East Riding
Libraries online – visit www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk for more information. For anyone who has misplaced their card or login details, just get in touch on the website and the team will help them get back online. Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for coastal regeneration and tourism, including culture and leisure, said: “Although East Riding Libraries have reopened, we
can no longer offer hard copies of newspapers for people to browse. This new digital subscription service will be a great help to library members during these continuing unusual times, and I have no doubt it will prove very popular.” To access the service, visit: https://www.eastridinglibraries. co.uk/librariesonline/enewspaper-instructions/
Emergency funding for whose income has been reduced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic THE GOVERNMENT has made a limited amount of money available to help people with essential items, such as food and essential living items. It can also be used to pay utility bills and some travel costs. The emergency assistance scheme can be accessed by those who have had a reduction in income of at least 20% due to Coronavirus, and where there is no alternative means of meeting their financial need, including help from universal credit and other benefits. Councillor Lyn Healing, portfolio holder for community involvement and council corporate services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We understand that Covid-19 has had a considerable effect on people’s finances and some people require urgent assistance to help
with food and essentials in a time of crisis “The council already operates an emergency assistance scheme, where we support residents who have had an interruption to their income and need financial help. “We have now been given funding from
the Government to operate another similar scheme, specifically to help residents who have had a reduction in their income caused directly by Covid-19 and need help with food, gas and electricity bills, household items and travel costs. “Anybody who thinks they are eligible, should make contact with the council to discuss their circumstances.” Emergency assistance may be awarded to an applicant who is aged over 16, has their main residence within the East Riding of Yorkshire Council boundary and does not have the resources to meet their or their family's immediate short-term needs To apply or for further information including terms and conditions, visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/emergencyassistance or call (01482) 393939.
Road resurfacing between Ottringham and Patrington A major road improvement scheme has begun on the A1033 Hedon to Withernsea road near the village of Winestead.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council started carrying out the resurfacing work costing £390,000 at Winestead Lane, between Ottringham and
Patrington, on Thursday, October 1. The work is expected to take five weeks to complete, weather permitting, and
temporary traffic lights will be in place. For the safety of the workforce, the stretch of Winestead Lane into the village of Winestead will be closed temporarily during the working hours, between the A1033 junction and Nicholson’s Lane. A signed diversion will be put in place via Halsham and Ottringham for around four weeks. As part of the resurfacing scheme, new safety barriers and markings will also be introduced on Winestead Lane. The council’s own highways maintenance team are carrying out the work. Councillor Gary McMaster, the council’s portfolio holder for enhancing communities, said: “We would like to thank residents and motorists in advance for their patience while we carry out this essential resurfacing work. They will see a much improved road when the scheme is completed.” RESURFACING: The A1033 Hedon to Withernsea road near Winestead, which is being resurfaced
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A chance to contribute to the COVID-19 Collection in the East Riding EAST RIDING Archives are asking residents to share their memories of the COVID-19 lockdown period in a new COVID-19 collection, which will be preserved for the benefit of future generations. The archives team are looking for items like photographs of people’s daily lives; pictures of empty streets; pictures and recordings of the ‘Clap for Carers’ on Thursday evenings, or other thanks for NHS and key workers; or even diaries with notes about what people have been doing during lockdown. Archivist Hannah Stamp said: “As well as photos and pictures, if anyone has written any poetry or stories relating to their lockdown experiences, these would be ideal, too. We are also keen to receive video logs, audio recordings and digital photos. “How did you cope with being in lockdown? How has your local area and community changed? We would like to hear from all members of our local East Riding community to create a full picture of how people are now living and working.” Councillor Shaun Horton, portfolio holder for coastal regeneration and tourism, including culture and leisure, explained: “In common with other archives in other places, we are keen to create this collection as part of our responsibility to record the lives of everyday people in the community. I'm hoping it will be a very useful resource in the future. We know these are still very difficult times for many people, but we should record this unique period in our social and economic history for future generations to learn from.” The records for the collection can be in a written, printed or digital format. East Riding Archives have now reopened for accepting contributions into the archives and are operating on an appointments only basis. For any queries or to book an appointment with an Archivist, please contact the Archives Team at archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk and find out more at: https://eastridingarchives.blog/2 020/08/19/your-east-riding-covid19-experiences/
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Have you got a leaky loo? Yorkshire Water has revealed that 7% of households in the region have a leaking toilet that they may be unaware of. The average toilet leak loses around 8 litres of water every hour, which adds up to over 2 baths a day, or 876 baths a year per household! A constant trickle in your toilet bowl can be a clear sign of a leak – however, sometimes they are silent and much harder to spot. One way to check for a leak is to wipe the back of your toilet bowl before you go to bed (just make sure it is half an hour after you last flushed), then place a new, dry sheet of toilet tissue across the back of the bowl overnight. If the paper is wet or torn in the morning, then it’s likely you have a leak.
One Yorkshire Water customer had an unnoticed toilet leak of 150 litres per hour and could have potentially been losing 16,425 baths worth of water every year. Neil Dewis, director of water service delivery at Yorkshire Water said: “It is really important that customers check their pipes, taps and toilets for leaks – not only could it save you money, but it also helps us all to save as much water as possible. “The Environment Agency recently warned that the UK’s water demand could outweigh supply by as early as 2045 – in order to protect the supply of the future we all need to take care of it now and make sure you’re not accidentally wasting it through things like unnoticed leaks.”
For more information on saving water go to: https://www.yorkshirewater.com/save-water/ If you think you might have a leak, find a Water Industry Approved Plumbers' Scheme (WIAPS) plumber via www.wras.co.uk/
Active Together uses technology to help residential homes in the East Riding A digital project to encourage and maintain good social, physical and mental wellbeing in residential homes across the East Riding is being rolled out to a wider audience. A pilot of the Active Together project was held at a small number of care homes over the summer, and following feedback from staff and residents, there are plans to make the videos available to more homes. Active Together was created by teams at East Riding of Yorkshire Council as a way to help the more vulnerable residents and staff cope during the Covid-19 pandemic. Members of staff from the council have made various health and wellbeing videos which encourage participation from residents who are unable to take part in their normal activities due to the restrictions of the pandemic. The videos include a selection of gentle exercises, fun games and activities, reminiscence sessions, ‘Cuppa and a Chorus’ and craft sessions. Residents have a choice
of where and when they can take part in sessions which are suitable to them and their needs and the care staff support them through this every step of the way. Gill Davison, health and wellbeing strategic manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We are delighted that the care homes which have taken part in this pilot enjoyed the sessions.
“We hope that the range of sessions offered, from chair-based exercise to fun quizzes and crafts have given residents something to smile about during this difficult time. “We now want to build on this pilot and hope other homes would like to get involved.” The Active Together team will take the feedback received so far into account when
deciding what type of videos to add to the project in the future. Care sector worker, Jill, said the pilot was a “good idea and brings residents together which helps with mood and motivation”, whilst another member of staff said the programme has helped to get the service users moving and interacting together. Care home resident, Anne, said she “felt more
relaxed after the seated exercise” and some residents said they enjoyed following the instructor instead of it being a staff member as they can see a new face. Any care homes which have not yet been involved in the project but would like to find out more can contact Sarah Johnson on 07583 059801 or email sarah.johnson@eastriding. gov.uk
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Withernsea A F C WITHERNSEA started the season with two senior teams for the first time since 2018 following the formation of a reserves team. The first team will compete in East Riding County League Division 4 and the reserves will begin in Division 5. The club management and committee are looking forward to a positive season with so much local interest. The club would like to offer an enjoyable and comfortable environment for anyone to play football locally - enjoying football on and off the pitch on a Saturday, training and socialising. Thanks to sponsorship from Phil Greenhill at The Olympic Sports Club Withernsea, the first team have a kit on the way and every player signing for the club receives a hoodie and various other benefits. We have a great place to go back to after matches, with a good atmosphere around the football club and the Olympic Club helped by the new link up. We would also like to thank the sponsors of the reserve team who are Screed Flow Ltd. and Feeney Clean. With eight junior teams now playing under the Withernsea banner the future for the club looks bright.
First team After a promising pre-season, the Seasiders took on Hull Athletic in the first league game of the season on Saturday, September 19. Manager Medforth was without Dawson and Wilkinson from knocks picked up in the preseason game against Roos. Cooper was still missing with injury while Westoby was away for the weekend and Iley had gone to try his hand at Beverley Town. This was a game the locals threw away according to the manager. Michael Penny and a Tony Everitt penalty had the locals 2-0 up. The visitors struck back but Penny again restored the advantage for the Seasiders. Withernsea should really have put the game to bed. Losing McGeachy to injury at half-time didn’t help. Collins and Fraser both put in a shift and came off with ten minutes left. Disaster then struck, from two set pieces the visiting outfit struck twice to make it 3-3 in the last five minutes. The following week Saturday, September 26 and the Seasiders were again at home this time against Northern Wanderers. A better allround performance from the team saw them run out 5-1 winners. A hattrick of goals from in form Michael Penny, 1 for Nathan Iley and 1 for Paul Wilkinson saw the Seasiders pick up there first three point haul.
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The East Mount pitch wasn’t the best as the council only cut the field and marked the pitches for the first time since lockdown, but this wasn’t going to spoil our morning. The Withernsea team scored within five seconds of kicking off, a nice worked moved from Louie and Ollie, with the latter finishing in the bottom corner of the Hull United net. Hull replied with an equaliser and well Seasiders form a reserves tucked away penalty. Hull then scored team a few more in the second half with Thanks to huge interest from local some good individual moves. Sam players around the area the club are scored the other goal for Withernsea delighted been able to enter a reserve with an excellent finished from around team for the upcoming ER County 20 yards. The Withernsea goal League Season. The clubs committee keepers Jayden, Freddie, Josh and have big plans off the pitch and Sam had a lot of to do against a solid having two senior teams is a big Hull United team, and they made bonus to help those plans. some great saves which kept us in The season started on Saturday, the match. September 19 and the Reserves also The Withernsea boys can be proud of found themselves on the hands of their efforts another hiding. 9-1 this time away at Goals: Ollie and Sam Hutton Cranswick SRA 3rd team. Parents Player Award: Ollie Withernsea had a shocking first half Coaches Players Award: Sam in which they found themselves 5-0 down. A better second period gave 1 the management something to work off with several players becoming available this weekend. Callum Bishop scored the locals goal to cap off a good performance on his debut. In the weeks since, the Reserves have found themselves on the wrong side of two further defeats losing 6-0 to National Amateurs and 4-1 to Shiptonthorpe United. In both games the reserves showed promise only 1-0 behind at half time in the game against National who looked like a good side. The team also showed some fighting spirit to get a goal back via Nathan Phillips after being 3-0 down early on in the game. The reserves will be hoping to get on the winning path in the coming weeks as the team gels together. Saturday, October 3 saw the locals on their travels fall to a 5-3 defeat at the hands of AFC Skirlaugh, 5-0 down after a bright start by the home team Withernsea got one back with a goal from Cal Burden and then two penalties from Nathan Iley meant the score ended 5-3 to Skirlaugh. With a few new signings to add and a bit more consistency we could be in for a good season with the next game at home against Spread Eagle on October 17.
Juniors Team Coaches : Darren Eades & Andy Neal Players: Corey , Dylan, Jayden, Ollie, Sam , James, Joshua, Louie , Freddie and Aston Sunday, September 20 Withernsea Under 8’s arrived at East Mount Playing Fields to play Hull United Blacks, in their first league fixture of the season. Withernsea arrived in good form during pre season, only losing one friendly in the run up to this game.
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Pic 1: COMMITMENT: Nathan Iley showed great commitment in early season games Pic 2: TOP SCORER: Withernsea’s Michael Penny in action against Skirlaugh PIC 3: U8’S: coaches Andy Neal and Darren Eades with the Withernsea Under 8’s
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Easington United - All the ups and downs in just two weeks! By Richard Lusmore JUST two weeks into the new season and Easington United’s first team have already tasted the highs and lows after two vastly contrasting results in their opening league fixtures. The Eastenders kicked off the Humber Premier League Division 1 campaign with a stunning 7-2 home victory over highly-fancied Cottingham side East Riding Rangers, the recently crowned East Riding Senior Country Cup winners. However, instead of building on that result, a week later Craig Foster’s side crashed to a disappointing 2-1 away defeat at a youthful Reckitts Reserves; a defeat compounded by injuries to influential duo Chris Frost (scorer of a hat-trick in the opener) and Mike Nicholson. It has left Foster (and assistantboss Craig Smalley) with some serious thinking to do ahead of a month that includes back-to-back games against Driffield Evening Institute (in the East Riding CFA Senior Country Cup at home and then the league away) as well as league games against Bridlington Town Reserves (home), St Mary’s Academy (away) and Kingfields (home). The Eastenders Reserves have also made an inconsistent start to proceedings in East Riding County League Division 4. Beginning the season with a fine 2-1 away win at Spread Eagle, the locals were brought back down to earth a week later when their opening opponents’ neighbours Little Driffield left Low Farm with maximum points on the back of a 1-6 scoreline! The Reserves have a toughlooking October ahead of them, with an East Riding CFA Junior Country Cup tie away at York League side Hemingbrough United Reserves on the 10th in among away league games at leaders Victoria Goldcrest, Bridlington Millau and Hull Athletic. The only home game in the month comes against Northern Wanderers on the 24th. Perhaps the biggest good news story of the summer was the formation of a third team at the club. The new Easington United Academy side, which is playing in East Riding County League Division 6, was formed after an agreement with the junior set-up at nearby Patrington AFC. This has seen the core of last year’s Patrington Under-16s progress into open-age football under the Easington banner but still playing their home games at Patrington. And they began their season well, courtesy of a 4-2 away win at Bridlington Rovers Academy, a result that ended a wait of 11 years (or 4,011 days to be precise) since three Easington Saturday teams last all
won on the same afternoon! The Academy’s next game, at home to Club De Albion, was the first to be called off this season due to ‘COVID-related issues’. No doubt it won’t be the last. The Bridlington side’s visit to Patrington has been rescheduled for 10th October. Before then ‘The EzPats’ face Division 5 side AAK Sports & Social in the East Riding CFA Qualifying Cup then league games against Elloughton Blackburn (away, 17th), Club Atletico De Bransholme (home, 24th) and AFC Tickton (away, 31st). The on-field activity at Easington this season is completed by the ‘Awd Ezzies’, who ply their ‘skills’ on Sunday afternoons in Division 5 of the Hull & District Veterans League. They began their campaign back on 6 September, with a home defeat by a very good Brigg Town Vets ‘B’ side, but due to the vagaries of the fixture list haven’t played since. The ‘Awd Ezzies’ are set to return to action away at Little Weighton on 4th October before hosting Bridlington Town Vets a fortnight later. With nearly 75 years in the local game, Easington United AFC is one of the most established open-age football teams in Holderness and indeed in the East Riding. Its longevity and record of success since the 1990s is testament to the hard-work of numerous people and is something those associated with the club are rightly proud of. Given the current strange times, the club’s Management Committee remain extremely appreciative of any financial support that comes their way. The club offers sponsorship opportunities ranging from match and player sponsorship, to pitch-side advertising boards and the provision of matchday clubwear. Gassco, Eastfield Farm Residential Home Ltd and Hull & East Yorkshire Credit Union are just three companies to recently come on board and others wishing to join them can do so by emailing info@easington-united.co.uk to find out more. In addition, the club is also again running its successful Eastenders 100 Club monthly draw, which acts as a muchneeded source of revenue. As well as hopefully offering a product any sponsor can be proud to be associated with, Easington United AFC is always looking to maintain the club’s reputation for supporting local ‘good causes’ outside the game. To this end, all four teams this season are wearing new kits espousing the cause of Hull 4 Heroes after coming to an arrangement that sees them supporting the Veterans charity.
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Pic 1: FIRSTS: Easington first team playing in the Humber Premier League Division 1 Pic 2: RESERVES: The Reserves are playing in East Riding County League Division 4 Pic 3: ACADEMY: The club have formed a third team for this season with The Easington United Academy side playing in East Riding County League Division 6 Pic 4: VETERANS: The Veterans side play in Division 5 of the Hull & District Veterans League Pic 5: SUPPORTING: All four teams this season are wearing new kits espousing the cause of Hull 4 Heroes after coming to an arrangement that sees them supporting the Veterans charity
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Fixtures and league update October 3 Results Easington progressed to the third round of the East Riding Senior Cup with a 4-0 win over next week’s league opponents Driffield Evening Institute. Elsewhere the stiffs were beaten by 6-0 by early league pacesetters Victoria Goldcrest and the Academy side played well showing lots of promise in losing their cup game to higher league opposition AAK S&S 7-0.
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Roos beaten in early season senior cup thriller ERFA Senior Cup – 3rd October 2020. On a miserable and wet Saturday Roos FC faced a tough task against Minster League Division 1 side Pocklington Town 2nds in the first round of the ERFA Senior Country Cup. Pocklington were out of the traps early and took a 2-0 lead. In what was an exciting game Roos fought back to take a 3-2 lead but
the Pocklington side grew into the game scoring 4 goals without reply to take the win 6-3 and progress in a competition that they have done well in across previous years.
ER County League Division 1 Mixed Start to the season. Following a good pre season with wins over Easington second team and a newly formed Withernsea
team Roos were hoping to build on their form in the first two games of the season. The first game of the season on Saturday 19th September saw Roos taking on a strong AFC Bilton side at North Frodingham. Bilton took the lead early and were 3-0 up by half time. Captain Dan Smith pulled back a goal on the hour but Bilton who look like being early pace setters in East Riding County Division 1 scored two
further goals to take the win 5-1. The following Saturday (26 September) Roos started their home campaign with a good win v AFC North. The Bransholme based team started well and took the lead on 11 minutes. Roos battled back into the game and made several good chances with Ciaran Collins taking one on 28 minutes to bring Roos level. Roos started the second half well and despite
coming under some occasional counter attacks from the visitors were able to score the winner when substitute Matthew Carrick delivered on 75 minutes to give Roos their first 3 points of the season. Next week see’s Roos visit bottom side Skirlaugh AFC where manager Les Sennett will be hoping to see his team get back to winning ways.
Frank Windas memorial match raises over £1000 for charity A MEMORIAL football match was held at Withernsea AFC in memory of Frank Windas. The match took place on Saturday, September 12. Frank who passed away last year had been associated with the club for over 50 years as a volunteer, coach, manager and committee member. His commitment to grassroots football earned him the prestigious Order of Merit by the FA. The match raised over £1000 for The British Heart Foundation in Frank’s memory. The match winners were squad four playing in pink with managers Tom Finn and Daniel Medforth. Frank’s daughter Carron and son Mark presented the man of the match trophy to Nathan Iley.
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Tigers Trust October half term football centre THE Tigers Trust are bringing their football centre to South Holderness Academy this October term. The centre is open to boys and girls aged five to 13 with all abilities welcome. Children receive quality coaching, an attendance certificate and chances to win medals, Hull City shirts and match tickets. The centre runs from October 26 to October 30 between 10am and 3pm. Three days is prices at £36, four days
£48 and five days is £55. Children attending should bring clothing suitable for football including a warm and waterproof jacket, footwear suitable for football including trainers in case sessions are indoors, a packed lunch, plenty of non-fizzy drink and any medication if necessary. For more information visit: www.tigerstrust.co.uk/tigerst rustfootballcentres or call 01482 358371.
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